7.1 Executing a Test Switch
Before executing the test switch, make sure the first two source devices and the
first two destination devices are connected to the input and output connectors
exactly as shown in the “AutoPatch Epica Connector Guide” that is shipped with
each system. Depending on the signal type (e.g., component signals), you may
need to attach multiple input and output cables.
When executing a test switch, we suggest routing Input (source) 1 to Output
(destination) 2 on the level indicated on the “AutoPatch Epica Connector Guide.”
NetLinx
®
or Duet Compatible Devices
For executing switches using NetLinx
®
or Duet compatible devices, see the
specific device’s documentation.
APControl 3.0 or APWeb
Directions for executing switches using APControl 3.0 are found in its Help file.
Directions for executing switches using APWeb are found in the
APWeb
documentation.
Remote Control Panels
If you are using the remote control panel that shipped with the system, directions
for executing switches can be found in the control panel’s instruction manual.
BCS Commands
To enter BCS commands, the system must be attached to a serial control device
(see Chapter 4) running a terminal emulation program, such as Windows
HyperTerminal. The settings on the PC serial communication software and the
enclosure
must
correspond to each other. For setting information, see page 4-4.
When using HyperTerminal, command characters are entered and sent to the
enclosure’s CPU (the command characters appear in HyperTerminal when the
enclosure responds). When all of the entered characters appear in
HyperTerminal, the command has been successfully executed.
The following test switch routes Input 1 to Output 2 on Level 0 (or use the level
indicated on your “AutoPatch Epica Connector Guide”).
To execute a test switch
, enter the following BCS command line:
CL0I1O2T
When the “
T
” appears, the system has successfully executed the command. If
any other character appears, the command was not successful. Verify that the
source signal is present (visible and/or audible) at the destination.
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Epica-128 & Epica-256 Installation & Setup
Executing a Test Switch
Test
Switch
