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Encore — Configuration Manual 99
Overview
prevents conflicts from occurring (i.e. two Router Controllers in the same
Area) when a new Router Controller is added. When adding to multi-Area
systems, use the System Manager to create and name a new Area for each
Router Controller, then log on to the Router Control application and change
the routing area from Default to the new Area, using the main configura-
tion screen.
Levels
Levels are used to identify different signal type (signal format, i.e. digital
video, analog audio), and can also segregate functional subsets of a partic-
ular signal type for operator control. For example, a single Level may be
created called HDVid that pertains to crosspoints that can pass HD video.
In another example, two Levels entitled AnAudL and AnAudR could be
created that pertain to left and right analog audio signals of the same
format. This latter example permits the operator to do breakaway audio
Takes and, for example, select different audio for left and right channels
using a control panel. Levels essentially organize together signal types for
functional purposes and allows operators control of these signals. Levels
span an entire facility, for consistency, and are recognized by all Encore
Areas on the network.
Physical Matrix Configuration
Physical Matrix configuration defines the physical crosspoints available,
the signal type involved, organizing them into Crosspoint Groups, and
specifies the mechanism used to control them (communications protocols).
A Physical Matrix has a characteristic of being able to physically route any
input (Source) to any output (Destination), although depending on the con-
figuration some paths may be disallowed.
Crosspoint Groups
A crosspoint group is a defined input/output block of crosspoints. This
group can be made up of crosspoints within a single frame or on multiple
frames, though typically a single frame is used.
Segments
A crosspoint group can be subdivided into Segments to control the inter-
connections that will be possible. For example, a specific Analog Video
routing frame may be represented as a crosspoint group that is divided into
three segments, one each for red, green, and blue signals. These segments
can be defined to disallow connecting a red Source to a green Destination.
Segments are mapped to Logical Matrix Elements.
Two different Segment types are available: blocked and interleaved.
Blocked segments configure the same signal type into a block of consecu-
tive inputs and outputs. Blocked segments are often used to establish a