How to Use This Manual
This manual contains six chapters and one appendix. The in-
formation in this manual progresses from unpacking and
installing your distribution matrix in Chapter 1, to applica-
tion techniques in Chapter 6. Use the following chapter
descriptions to guide you through the manual.
Chapter 1 – Installing the Distribution Matrix
Chapter 1 discusses the materials included in the shipping
boxes, what they are used for, and how to install the distribu-
tion matrix in many types of environments. The startup
sequence of the 1Y is also discussed in this chapter.
Chapter 2 – Operating the Distribution Matrix
The 1YDM is capable of many variations of several basic op-
erations. Chapter 2 explains the basic operations and their
variations. It also touches on operating external controllers
and it discusses the configuration word.
Chapter 3 – Basic Control Structure Operation Language
Basic Control Structure (BCS) is vital to operating your Dis-
tribution Matrix from an external serial controller. BCS is a
set of ASCII command codes called Basic Control Structure
(BCS). Chapter 3 introduces you to BCS and explains how to
use it.
Chapter 4 – Options
The 1YDM has several optional features and can be controlled
through different control devices.
Chapter 5 – The Enclosure and Its Parts
The enclosure is the structural basis, or building block, of the
1YDM. An enclosure is a metal chassis that houses the
boards the signal cables are connected to and other vital com-
ponents. Chapter 5 provides a “roadmap” to the important
features of 1Y enclosures and a description of the feature
functions.
Chapter 6 – Applications
Creatively configuring the 1YDM adds new dimensions to
your system. Chapter 6 describes some creative ways to con-
figure the distribution matrix and explains how they work to
add flexibility to your system.
Appendix A – AutoPatch Service/Returns Policy
Appendix A presents the AutoPatch Service/Returns Policy.
Please note that if you need to return an enclosure, it should
be returned in its original shipping box if possible.
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Introduction
