Introduction, cont’d
CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Matrix Switchers • Introduction
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Operational flexibility —
Operations such as input/output selection, setting of
presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel
or via the Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 link. The RS-232/RS-422 links allow
remote control via a PC or control system. The Ethernet link allows multiple
remote links with two levels of password protection.
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Front Panel Controller
— The front panel controller supports input and
output selection, I/O grouping, preset creation and selection, RGB delay, and
audio gain and attenuation and volume control (audio models). The front
panel features illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or
graphics.
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Windows-based control program —
For RS-232/RS-422 remote control from
a PC, the Extron Windows-based control software provides a graphical
interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation. The Windows-based
control program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher
configuration file at the home office and then download it for use by the
switcher on site.
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Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) —
The remote control protocol uses Extron’s
SIS for easy programming and operation.
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Remote control panels and keypads —
The matrix switchers are remote
controllable, using the optional MCP 1000 master control panel and any
combination of optional MCP 1000 slave control panels and/or MKP 1000
slave control keypads. The remote control devices are easy to use and
provide tactile buttons for quick selection. Each MCP 1000 can be used for
one-touch switching for a particular output and selecting global presets.
Each MKP 1000 dedicated to an output can be used to select a different input
for that output or to select a preset.
Upgradeable
firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operation can be
upgraded in the field via RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet, without taking the
switcher out of service, opening the switcher enclosure, and replacing the
firmware chip. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron
Web site, www.extron.com and they can be installed using the Windows-
based control program.
Labeling
— Extron’s included label software lets you create labels to place in the
front panel I/O buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color
bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. Alternatively,
labels can be made with any Brother™ P-Touch™ or comparable labeler.
Global memory presets —
20 or 32 (depending on the model) global memory
presets are a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store input/output
configurations in advance. You can then recall those configurations, when
needed, with a few simple steps.
Rack mounting —
Rack mountable in any conventional 19” wide rack.
Front panel security lockout (Executive mode) —
If a matrix switcher is installed in
an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem,
a security lockout feature can be implemented. When the front panel is
locked, a special button combination or SIS command is required to unlock
the front panel controller before it can be operated.
I/O grouping
— Allows the matrix to be virtually divided into smaller
sub-switchers, making installation and control easier. I/O grouping allows
specific outputs, such as those designated for a specific purpose, to be
grouped together.
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