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34 • Using an NK-VCP NK-IPS Installation Guide (v5.0)
5. In the Num Outs field, enter the maximum number of outputs the NK-VCP will control via the NK-IPS.
6. In the Num Ins field, enter the maximum number of inputs the NK-VCP will control via the NK-IPS.
7. Use the Address field to specify the T-Bus address assigned to the NK-IPS.
8. Use the TCP Port field to specify the port used by the NK-IPS for network communications.
9. Select the Prot check box to recognized the Protected Outputs from the NK-IPS.
10. Select the M/C check box to enable Machine Control from the NK-IPS.
11. Click
OK
to apply the new settings and close the dialog.
To add another NK-IPSto the NK-VCP
1. Select Edit > Preferences .
The Preferences dialog opens.
2. Select the last row in the dialog.
3. Click
Add
.
4. Repeat steps 3 to 10 in the procedure “ To configure the default NK-IPS ” on page 33.
5. Click
OK
to apply the new settings and close the dialog.
Client Control Password
If the Client Control Password is enabled on an NK-IPS, users will be prompted to enter that password after the
NK-IPS has been selected.
For More Information on...
• configuring a client control password on the NK-IPS, refer to the section “ Setting the Client Password for the
NK-IPS ” on page 23.
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When entered, passwords are masked. If an incorrect password is entered, an error message is displayed:
Selecting the Source, Destination, and Levels
The In (Source), Out (Destination), and Level buttons displayed on the NK-VCP can be edited as required by
right-clicking on them. The button edit menu enables users to define the text the buttons display (Edit text), the
respective input, output, or level value (Edit value), and Add or Delete buttons.
Overview
The Level buttons, when selected, enable switching on the required levels. The total number of Level buttons
shown is reliant on the number entered in the Preferences dialog box.
The Input buttons select the source (or sources) to be switched on the levels previously selected. The total number
of Input buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Preferences dialog box.
The Output buttons select the destination for the source to be switched on the levels previously selected. The total
number of Output buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Preferences dialog box.
Switching
The NK-VCP is designed to emulate basic behavior of the RCP-NK1.
To perform switches via the NK-VCP
1. Select the Level(s) required to be switched.
2. Select the Output.