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AMX Distribution Matrix Octaire User's Manual

1. Frequency Response Fully loaded 3 dB gt 600 MHz average Fully loaded 3 dB 500 MHz or better Fully loaded 1 5 dB 150 MHz or better Crosstalk f 1 MHz lt 80 dB f 5 MHz lt 79 dB f 10 MHz lt 74 dB f 30 MHz lt 71 dB f 100 MHz lt 60 dB f 150 MHz lt 52 dB Signal to Noise Ratio Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Return Loss f 5 MHz lt 45 dB Input Level max 1 0 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 1 0 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connectors BNC Sync Sync Signal Specifications Input Level Signal Range 0 to 5 Volts Input Impedance 510 ohms Input Trigger Voltage 1 75 V Input Polarity Output polarity follows input polarity Active high or low Output Level Signal Range 0 to 5 Volts Output Impedance 50 ohms Output Polarity Output polarity follows input polarity Active high or low Connectors BNC The input trigger voltage specification indicates the point which determines if the HV sync pulse is high or low An incoming sync signal below 1 75 V will be interpreted as low and an incoming sync signal above 1 75 V will be interpreted as high Stereo Audio Signals All Octaire systems with an audio enclosure route stereo audio signals If full stereo is not required the Octaire can be used for mono audio wire either the left or right channel for all inputs and outputs For information on wiring the connectors for balanced or unbalanced c
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4. 2 Press the Input Keys in the following order 1 2 3 4 5 default password The panel unlocks and returns to the Function menu Setup Options The following options are available under the Setup Options submenu Software Version to display software version information for the Control Panel Default VM to change the factory default virtual matrix routing level Reload Config is not used in normal operations use only when directed to do so by technical support VIS Config to enable or disable Vertical Interval Sync Change Password to change the password from the factory default Software Version The Software Version Screen provides the following information Driver Control Panel s firmware version Built date the Control Panel s software was built Host software version of the initial operating system IOS for the Control Panel XNet ID Control Panel s XNNet device number Use the following steps to check the software version information for the Octaire Control Panel To check the software version information 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Locate Setup Options by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 Press the Select Key The Setup Options submenu appears Locate Software Version by scrolling with the Control Dial Press the Select Key again to choose Software Versio
5. FIG 1 Octaire model numbers Composite Video and Composite Video Stereo Model Configuration Description of Enclosures FGP44 3248 110 32x48 Composite Video 1STD FGP44 3264 110 32x64 Composite Video 1 STD FGP44 4832 110 48x32 Composite Video 1 STD FGP44 4848 110 48x48 Composite Video 1STD FGP44 4864 110 48x64 Composite Video 1STD FGP44 6432 110 64x32 Composite Video 1STD FGP44 6448 110 64x48 Composite Video 1STD FGP44 6464 110 64x64 Composite Video 1STD FGP44 3248 117 32x48 Composite Video Stereo 1 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 3264 117 32x64 Composite Video Stereo 1 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 4832 117 48x32 Composite Video Stereo 1 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 4848 117 48x48 Composite Video Stereo 1 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 4864 117 48x64 Composite Video Stereo 1 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 6432 117 64x32 Composite Video Stereo 1 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 6448 117 64x48 Composite Video Stereo 1 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 6464 117 64x64 Composite Video Stereo 1 STD 1 AUDIO modico s Y c and Y c Stereo Model Configuration Description of Enclosures FGP44 3248 210 32x48 Y c 2STD FGP44 3264 210 32x64 Y c 2 STD FGP44 4832 210 48x32 Y c 2 STD FGP44 4848 210 48x48 Y c 2 STD FGP44 4864 210 48x64 Y c 2 STD FGP44 6432 210 64x32 Yic 2 STD FGP44 6448 210 64x48 Y c 2 STD FGP44 6464 210 64x64 Y c 2 STD FGP44 3248 217 32x48 Y c Stereo 2 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 3264 217 32x64 Y c Stereo 2
6. Cancel Apply APWeb Additional Info for Network Admin 2 Select the Connections tab Internet Options 3 Click LAN Settings The Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box opens If the Proxy server box is checked go to Step 4 If the Proxy server box is not checked check it before going to Step 4 Local Area Network LAN Settings Be sure Proxy server box is checked 94 Octaire Instruction Manual APWeb Additional Info for Network Admin 4 Click Advanced The Proxy Settings dialog box opens Proxy Settings Enter APWeb IP address 5 In the Exceptions field enter the appropriate APWeb IP address the default is 192 168 0 251 6 Click OK to exit each of the dialog boxes used in these steps Octaire Instruction Manual 95 oipny 9 us Ad ar ENSE A A 3 Ad un dd em Z 8187 uo SayoyMs oipny L 18187 uo S9uoiMs OPIA q d 0 8 6 uo o8pi M0 oJ otpny 40 Q 18197 UO S9U9 IAS O PIA LS an A as 0919 S 9 ISs0dw09 9 A Z 12197 uo SOUOJIMS oipny 18197 uo SOUOIIMS O8pIA amn 0 8497 uo o8plA Moloj oipny 10 0 18187 UO SayoyMs O9pIA 40 Q 887 UO sayoyMs O8pIA aysodwoy 0949 S 9 A jueuodwo9 Z 1287 uo seupiiMs olpny 9 UO S S swiaysks sunsoppuz oS SHE ERA elBuis 09J9 S jusuoduio
7. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems prepared by the Federal Communications Commission to be helpful This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock N 004 000 00345 4 Use shielded cables To comply with FCC Class A requirement all external data interface cables and adapters must be shielded Lithium Batteries Notice Switzerland requires the following notice for products equipped with lithium batteries This notice is not applicable for all AMX equipment Upon shipment of the products to Switzerland the requirements of the most up to date Swiss Ordinance Annex 4
8. click to open the VM Selection Pad to change the routing level or update system status Input channels on left indicate the numbers of the source channels Output channels on top indicate the numbers of the destination channels Blue crosspoint blue indicates that there is no active signal click to route the signal the crosspoint will remain blue if the switch is not completed Red crosspoint red indicates an actively routed signal click to disconnect Cursor over crosspoint move over I O pairs to display channel numbers Executing amp Disconnecting Switches on the XBar Use the following directions to control the Octaire from the APWeb site To execute or disconnect switches with the XBar 1 From any page in the site click the Controller link The XBar launches Dd Optional to change routing level Click the VM title block in the upper left corner The VM Selection Pad dialog box opens t2 From the VM list select the new routing level Close the VM Selection Pad Select VM routing level from list M 0 4 64 inputs x 64 outputs _ Display full names Update Status Java Applet Window 5 Click a blue inactive crosspoint to execute a switch The blue crosspoint image turns red as the switch is routed Or Click a red active crosspoint to disconnect a switch The red crosspoint image turns blue as the switch is disconnected Tip To select or unselect conse
9. Q Serial port PC Requirements for BCS Q Windows XP Professional or Windows 20009 Q Terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal Q Serial port Connecting an External Serial Controller Use a null modem cable that matches the pin diagram in FIG 17 for RS 232 without hardware flow control AMX AutoPatch equipment requires pins 2 3 and 5 only The Octaire is tested with a manufactured cable to a maximum length of 100 ft 30 5 m The maximum length of null modem cable that can be used in specific systems will vary according to the quality of the cable RS 232 Pin Diagram 5 GND 5 GND 2 RXD lt 2 RXD 3 TXD FIG 17 RS 232 pin diagram no hardware flow control To establish external serial control 1 Plug one end of the null modem serial cable into the serial port DB 9 on the primary enclosure FIG 18 2 Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial port on the serial controller Serial port FIG 18 Connect to serial port on primary enclosure 3 If not already on apply power first to the Octaire enclosure s and then to the source and destination devices see page 27 Applying Power amp Startup Note Follow the power up sequence on page 27 We recommend attaching all power cords to surge protectors and or AC line conditioners 4 Setup and run the desired method of control NetLinx compatible Supports Device Discovery For specific c
10. When the system is powered up the LCD on the control panel will display the Function menu screen FIG 21 FIG 21 Function Menu screen on the Octaire control panel APWeb Startup If you have not already done so use the TCP IP port on the primary enclosure to connect to a LAN or to a PC see page 36 Serial Control Device Startup If you have not already done so use the DB 9 Port on the primary enclosure to attach the serial control device to the enclosure see page 24 and open your control program NetLinx Compatible AMX AutoPatch distribution matrices are NetLinx compatible and support Device Discovery For specific control programming information contact your AMX representative Important Device Discovery functionality beacon response will only function properly if the NetLinx master is connected to the RS 232 control port on the primary enclosure the one with the control panel APControl 3 0 If you are using APControl 3 0 install and open the program Follow the directions in Step 4 on page 26 From the Launchbar menu select Views CrossBar and click on the crosspoints to execute switches HyperTerminal When power is applied to the enclosure Hyper Terminal displays a one line splash screen followed by Ready FIG 22 The system is ready to execute a test switch see page 30 If you need to access advanced system information see Appendix B Programmer s Interface for System D
11. ag Instruction Manual Octaire Distribution Matrix AUTOPATCH OCTAIRE Matrix Switchers Release 08 15 2008 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer All products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization RMA number The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of each box The RMA is valid for a 30 day period After the 30 day period the RMA will be cancelled Any shipments received not consistent with the RMA or after the RMA is cancelled will be refused AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number Warranty Repair Policy AMX will repair any defect due to material or workmanship issues during the applicable warranty period at no cost to the AMX Authorized Partner provided that the AMX Authorized Partner is responsible for in bound freight and AMX is responsible for out bound ground freight expenses The AMX Authorized Partner must contact AMX Technical Support to validate the failure before pursuing this service AMX will complete the repair and ship the product within five 5 business days after receipt of the product by AMX The AMX Authorized Partner will be notified if repair cannot be completed within five 5 business days Products repaired will carry a ninety 90 day warranty or the balance of the remaining warranty whichever is greater Products that are returned and exhibit signs of damage or unauthorized
12. erret rere unnur neratua EEEE Senas ENEON ESETE E EKE S aE EEEE SE EKEK NEES 81 Executing amp Disconnecting Switches ssseseesseseererssssssseeeeeerereensssseseeeeeeeeeesnssssseeeeeereeeeenes 82 Adjusting Audio Settings aeter ete eee ele nt Ni ERSE pe ae ERREUR 83 Executing Macros 5e nn M il OS EXE SERRE tres car EENS aieo p PEENE tee nana teens 85 APWeb Controlling the Ora ire ss siennes 87 Connecting to APWeb 7 rere di tete eee 87 Home Page eoe tecto cat deoa inia e RA CIE EEERYRE DEAE E CXRERUS Dun RUN ERR EE SERIE EMEN TRO Tea oa ends 88 Executing amp Disconnecting Switches ss 88 Executing Macros icccccessssscceseccsssnctsadannacnsesanssewsessescosceessanessascoeasseadaedenanasuaasnswbanenssesescnssesseesssss 91 APWeb Additional Info for Network Admin eene 92 Embedding the XBar Applet sien ao extet eso geris ea asas uoces 92 Changing the Proxy Settings e eot ev era nra anoo EE Co ease oe ro aseo kae aae 93 Appendix A Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide ssss 96 Appendix B Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics 97 System Component Information escccesececcectcenesstececceseecescesesssecosssssrsesccecedesedsosessdsoene 97 ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal materials
13. Moj q suuunjoo By U UMOUS J9pJO 9U ul HUIT e qeeBueuoJajul ae A pue H ONAS 40 g pue 5 gMn 5 e d jeuBis ewes y jo senso oue Aiepuoses OURS INAS AHg89 10 Y 6e jeuf amp is jueuodujoo e ui peusis Js eus pueqapim enin gwn JO pejqeo eq pinous jeued 101 U09 uw eunsoj oue ALU puepuejs QLS SeJnso ou3 oapiA se ny Bunu sed sinsopuz oepiA ed eunso ou3 oepiA 10 Jeqe 0100 0O0 OO0 seinso pue 5 O8pIA UO 9qe s ndjno jeuBls 9949 ez pubis A NC einsojouz 00 00 MoJeq eyo spueg 10109 O 7 ed jeu ees ndu sndul SU uo pueq 10109 eoeld GZ ulejs s peuyep A1019e S Jo ped jou si uotuM ensopoue OU ww 99 2118J20 Jeujoue 0 JO eunsojoue uojegoiny XIAV s adAL jeuBis J 00 66006 jo d jeujoue o eunsojoue 311420 d uojs s 8118120 eJnso pug O8PIA 660 Y0i 6 epinc 10Y28UU07 YDJEGO NY 9112120 PT Ho rui o esn jou op yod dl d91 Sjo e Bulyoyims C2C2COCOCOCOCOCOCOCOCO Appendix A Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide Appendix B Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics System Component Information The Octaire displays system information in its splash screen for diagnostic purposes The information indicates the current status and well being for five of the system s components File Edit View Call Transfer Help p als so e Command enter
14. RJ 45 for linking multi enclosure Octaire systems page 19 The hardware CPU on the secondary enclosure s is also on the right and includes the same items as the primary enclosure except it does not have a TCP IP port and LEDs The serial port on secondary enclosures is intended for single enclosure diagnostic information and system firmware upgrades Power Receptacles amp Switches Power 1 switch amp receptacle Power requirements Power 2 switch amp receptacle FIG 5 Power supplies receptacles and switches The Octaire has dual power connections for the redundant power supplies located on the left Each power supply has a power receptacle with a switch and will accept all major international standard power sources Two standard US power cords are provided for installations within the US The maximum power specifications are located between the power receptacles For additional information on the redundant power supplies see page 27 Serial Number The serial number is located on the rear next to the power receptacles see FIG 3 on page 11 We recommend recording the FGP44 xxxx xxx system number see page 7 and the serial number for each enclosure in the system in an easily accessible location LA Input amp Output Connectors Service Access Spacing between connectors twice the space for easy cable connections
15. Wait approximately ten seconds for the system to permanently store the global preset setting before performing another operation To define a global preset 1 Route the system to the desired state 2 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 3 Locate Global Preset by scrolling with the Control Dial 4 Press the Select Key The Global Preset submenu appears 5 Scroll the Control Dial to Define Global Press Select Key The Define Global list appears Scroll the Control Dial until Global Preset 3 appears Press either the Select Key or the Take Key Wait approximately ten seconds for the system to store the global preset setting The current routing state can now be recalled as Global Preset 3 and the system returns to the Global Preset submenu Press the Function Key to return to the Function menu Executing Global Presets To execute a global preset 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears Locate Global Preset by scrolling with the Control Dial Press the Select Key Execute Global appears Press the Select Key Execute Global Preset list appears Scroll the Control Dial until Global Preset 3 appears 7 Press either the Select Key or the Take Key Global Preset 3 is executed The system returns to the Global Preset
16. click the Configuration link 2 Under Initial VM to Display in XBar Controller enter the virtual matrix number routing level Note f you want the default VM to be the first virtual matrix level discovered during bootup no matter what its number enter a value of 1 3 Click Apply The next time the XBar is launched the newly designated default VM level will display in the VM title block a ii E Creating Editing Macros A macro is a sequence of BCS Basic Control Structure control commands that are executed simultaneously Up to 50 macros can be created on the Create Edit Macro page and executed from the Execute Macro page A macro can contain up to 63 individual command characters Note f you are not familiar with BCS Basic Control Structure commands see the BCS Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com APWeb macros are defined stored and executed on APWeb they cannot be executed from other control points e g the control panel APWeb macros should not be confused with local presets called macros on some systems or with global presets The Octaire does not support local presets Global presets are defined for the Octaire from its control panel or by entering a BCS command in a terminal emulation program and stored on the Octaire An APWeb macro can consist of a command that executes a global preset command that was defined elsewhere see the second example below Since
17. e oi Input connectors XO OO UOH Output connectors FIG 6 Input amp output connectors Viewed from the rear of the enclosure the connectors span the center from the power receptacles to the control area with the inputs on the top with the outputs directly below Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the system The rear of each enclosure is populated with connectors for a single signal type for configuration sizes see the Applicability Notice on page 7 through page 9 Inputs and outputs are numbered separately The numbers are above each connector and read left to right continuing on the next row of connectors All video connectors are BNC and audio connectors are 5 position terminal block For systems containing video enclosures we recommend installing a color coded band representing the enclosure s signal type on the first input BNC connector on each enclosure A set of colored bands ships with the system for the colored band to signal correspondence see the table on page 22 For cabling and wiring information for each signal type see page 21 For signal specifications see page 39 General Specifications Approvals CE UL cUL AC Power 100 to 240 VAC single phase 50 to 60 Hz 3 3 A 115 VAC max 1 6 A 230 VAC max Power Consumption max 260 W per enclosure Power Consumption typica
18. Control Dial 8 Select another output to adjust Or press the Cancel Key to return to the Adjust Audio submenu The Cancel Key does not undo the audio adjustments Or press the Function Key to return to the Function menu Note f the selected output is muted Muted displays as the current setting FIG 33 Turning the Control Dial will un mute a muted output and adjust the Volume FIG 33 Example of muted output in Output Volume Mode To reapply mute see the following Muting amp Un muting Outputs Note The mute un mute option applies to output volume only and is not available for input gain To mute an output 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears Locate Adjust Audio by scrolling with the Control Dial Press the Select Key to enter the selection The Adjust Audio submenu appears Scroll the Control Dial to Mute Unmute 5 Press the Select Key The system is in Mute Mode all Input Keys are turned off and the available Output Keys turn blue and any muted Output Keys turn white Routing level 6 Press the Output Key that corresponds to the output to be muted The output is muted and the Output Key turns white 7 Select another output to mute Or press the Cancel Key to return to the Adjust Audio submenu The Cancel Key does not undo the audio adjustments Or press the Function Key to return to the F
19. Execute Macro page Tip A macro can be created to disconnect the switches in an existing macro The contents of a macro can be replaced at the Create Edit Macro page To redefine the contents of an existing macro 1 From any page in the site click the Create Macro link 2 Enter the new BCS commands in the BCS String field 3 Enter the exact name of the macro which is being redefined in the Macro Name field 4 Click Create The macro now contains the new information Macros can also be deleted from the Create Edit Macro page To delete a macro 1 From any page in the site click the Create Macro link 2 Under the Delete Macro section select the macro to be deleted from the macro list 3 Click Delete The macro is removed from the list on the Execute Macro page Defining Routing Levels Manually Configuring VMs With the Octaire routing level information can be manually entered to specify the routing levels which are referred to as VMs virtual matrices in APWeb With this feature you can provide selective control access to the system for different points of control The Define VM Manual Configuration page allows you to define the routing level by specifying a VM number and VM name and to enter the number of inputs and outputs for the system HOME DEFINE VM MANUAL CONFIGURATION CONTROLLER Specify VM Parameters Specify VM level Parameters EXECUTE MACRO CREATE MACRO DEFINE VM CONFIGURATION DI
20. FGP44 4848 560 48x48 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 4864 560 48x64 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 6432 560 64x32 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 6448 560 64x48 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 6464 560 64x64 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 3248 567 32x48 RGBHV Stereo 3 UWB 2 SYNC 1 AUDIO FGP44 3264 567 32x64 RGBHV Stereo 3 UWB 2 SYNC 1 AUDIO FGP44 4832 567 48x32 RGBHV Stereo 3 UWB 2 SYNC 1 AUDIO FGP44 4848 567 48x48 RGBHV Stereo 3 UWB 2 SYNC 1 AUDIO FGP44 4864 567 48x64 RGBHV Stereo 3 UWB 2 SYNC 1 AUDIO FGP44 6432 567 64x32 RGBHV Stereo 3 UWB 2 SYNC 1 AUDIO FGP44 6448 567 64x48 RGBHV Stereo 3 UWB 2 SYNC 1 AUDIO FGP44 6464 567 64x64 RGBHV Stereo 3 UWB 2 SYNC 1 AUDIO Stereo Model Configuration Description of Enclosures FGP44 3248 007 32x48 Stereo 1 AUDIO FGP44 3264 007 32x64 Stereo 1 AUDIO FGP44 4832 007 48x32 Stereo 1 AUDIO FGP44 4848 007 48x48 Stereo 1 AUDIO FGP44 4864 007 48x64 Stereo 1 AUDIO FGP44 6432 007 64x32 Stereo 1 AUDIO FGP44 6448 007 64x48 Stereo 1 AUDIO FGP44 6464 007 64x64 Stereo 1 AUDIO Product Notes Octaire fixed matrix switchers are designed for large analog high performance applications The configuration for an Octaire system whether single enclosure or multi enclosure is set at the factory Octaire 4 RU enclosures each route one signal type Four enclosure types each handling a single signal support all of the system combinations listed in the previous tables Enclosures e Standard video e
21. PWD 7 Re enter the new password If the re entered password matches the system accepts it as the new password and the LCD displays Password Reset Press the Take Key and go to Step 8 Ur If the re entered password does not match the LCD displays Invalid Password Press the Cancel Key to return to Enter New PWD screen and repeat Steps 5 through 7 8 When the new password is successfully reset press the Cancel Key to return to the Setup Options submenu Or press the Function Key to return to the Function menu System Error Codes amp Troubleshooting This section provides an overview of the most common error codes that may appear on an Octaire Control Panel The table below lists the error code the name of the code the meaning of the code and some basic troubleshooting strategies additional troubleshooting strategies are included on page 65 The codes in the table are not intended to be comprehensive If an error code appears that is not listed note the specific number and contact technical support see page 31 The first letter of the error code indicates the following O E Error Q W Warning Q A Alarm requires immediate attention Q I Information Because these codes very rarely appear they are not included in the table For the following instructions use HyperTerminal on an external controller see page 25 To enable error c
22. STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 4832 217 48x32 Y c Stereo 2 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 4848 217 48x48 Y c Stereo 2 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 4864 217 48x64 Y c Stereo 2 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 6432 217 64x32 Y c Stereo 2 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 6448 217 64x48 Y c Stereo 2 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 6464 217 64x64 Y c Stereo 2 STD 1 AUDIO Component and Component Stereo Model Configuration Description of Enclosures FGP44 3248 360 32x48 Component 3 UWB FGP44 3264 360 32x64 Component 3 UWB FGP44 4832 360 48x32 Component 3 UWB FGP44 4848 360 48x48 Component 3 UWB FGP44 4864 360 48x64 Component 3 UWB FGP44 6432 360 64x32 Component 3 UWB FGP44 6448 360 64x48 Component 3 UWB FGP44 6464 360 64x64 Component 3 UWB FGP44 3248 367 32x48 Component Stereo 3 UWB 1 Audio FGP44 3264 367 32x64 Component Stereo 3 UWB 1 Audio FGP44 4832 367 48x32 Component Stereo 3 UWB 1 Audio FGP44 4848 367 48x48 Component Stereo 3 UWB 1 Audio FGP44 4864 367 48x64 Component Stereo 3 UWB 1 Audio FGP44 6432 367 64x32 Component Stereo 3 UWB 1 Audio FGP44 6448 367 64x48 Component Stereo 3 UWB 1 Audio FGP44 6464 367 64x64 Component Stereo 3 UWB 1 Audio RGBHV and RGBHV Stereo Model Configuration Description of Enclosures FGP44 3248 560 32x48 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 3264 560 32x64 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 4832 560 48x32 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC
23. Select Key e Executing a command press the Take Key Labeling Input amp Output Keys Each Octaire system ships with a custom labeling kit Additional custom labeling kits may be ordered separately The kit includes Label holders Attach to the front panel above each row of Input and Output Keys Perforated card stock sheets Print separate labels and slide into holders The label template an xlt template formatted in Microsoft Excel is included on the AMX AutoPatch CD and is available at www amx com INPUT Slide label into CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 veu holder before attaching to s DVD 1 DVD 2 LN LO O L __ C Control Panel 23 24 en os CU L3 D DE FIG 32 Custom labels T CONE RM CAMERA 1 Tip When the labels are ready to print we recommend printing a sample sheet on plain paper first To create and install labels for Input and Output Keys 1 From the AMX AutoPatch CD launch the Label Form Spreadsheet xlt file 2 Type the labels in the pre formatted cells on the template according to the instructions in the template if desired use standard Excel editing tools to alter font size spacing color etc Do not modify the cell size Save the file for future use recommended Print the labels on the perforated sheets provided using any standard laser printer Trim off th
24. XBar Controller will work This free Java software may be downloaded from http www java com administrative login to the PC may be required to install the Java Plug in To disconnect the test switch 1 Click the red crosspoint The red crosspoint image turns blue as the test switch is disconnected er Executing a Test Switch with BCS We recommend routing a test switch with BCS Basic Control Structure commands on the Diagnostics page see below or with the XBar Controller see page 72 Note The Diagnostics page also displays Communication Statistics and provides access to a Telnet session for controlling the Octaire with BCS commands see page 81 Test BCS string field HOME CONTROLLER EXECUTE MACRO CREATE MACRO es VS DEFINEN Communication Statistics CONFIGURATION Communication Statistics table DIAGNOSTICS ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFO Telnet Session button ee P Launch Telnet Session FIG 37 Diagnostics page Note f you are not familiar with BCS Basic Control Structure commands see the BCS Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com BCS commands are not case sensitive Before executing the test switch make sure the first source device and the first destination device are connected to the input and output connectors exactly as shown in the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide for your matrix switcher Depending on the signal and connector type you may need to attach more
25. an error message For information on error codes see page 64 6 Press the Function Key to return to the Function menu Setting the Password The Octaire s default password is 1 2 3 4 5 entered using the first five input keys A new password can be set using any combination of five of the Input Keys 1 through 8 when the LCD displays Enter New PWD Step 5 In the Change Password Mode selected in Step 4 the keys available to use in a password will illuminate blue Important We strongly recommend recording the new password in a secure place the Octaire system cannot retrieve a lost password If the password is lost while the system is locked contact technical support see page 31 To set the password 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Locate Setup Options by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 Press the Select Key The Setup Options submenu appears Locate Change Password by scrolling with the Control Dial 4 Press the Select Key Enter Current PWD appears Using the illuminated keys input the current password Default password is 1 2 3 4 5 5 The LCD displays Enter New PWD Using any combination of the illuminated keys input the new password To change any entries press the Cancel Key restarting the process and reenter 6 The LCD displays Reenter New
26. any page in the site click the Configuration link 2 Under Audio Support select Allow Gain Control and or Allow Volume Control 3 Click Apply The next time the XBar is launched the enabled audio features are available After audio adjustments are made you can disable one or both of these feature so the user cannot change the settings the settings will remain until audio is enabled again and new adjustments are made Setting the Size of the XBar Window The size of the XBar applet can be changed from the Configuration page The default size for the window is 800x580 You may need to experiment a little to find the optimal display size for your PC To set the size of the XBar applet window 1 Ifthe XBar is open close before proceeding 2 From any page in the site click the Configuration link 3 Under Applet Window Size enter the desired width and height for the window 4 Click Apply The next time the XBar is launched it will open at the new setting size Setting the Initial VM to Display From the Configuration page the initial routing level VM can be set for executing switches The VM is displayed in the VM title block in the upper left corner of the XBar The default VM for executing switches that will display for all XBar Controllers that are launched for the system can be specified on the Configuration page To set the initial routing level virtual matrix that will display in the XBar 1 From any page in the site
27. disconnect switches see page 49 While in Disconnect Mode the Control Panel does not indicate the current routing of selected inputs or outputs Setup Options Selecting Setup Options see page 59 accesses the Setup Options submenu to check the Software Version change the Default virtual matrix to enable VIS Vertical Interval Sync reload the configuration file when directed by technical support and change the password Lock Panel Selecting Lock Panel places the panel in Lock Mode at which time the password is entered to lock the panel Locking the Control Panel limits access which can prevent accidental switches see page 57 Adjust Audio Selecting Adjust Audio accesses the Adjust Audio submenu From this menu you can place the panel in Output Volume Mode Mute Unmute Mode or Input Gain Mode see page 53 Global Preset Selecting Global Preset accesses the Global Preset submenu to Execute Global Presets or Define Global Presets see page 51 Octaire Control Panel operations consist of the following four basic tasks e Choosing a mode submenu or list press the Function Key to access the Function menu Use the Control Dial and Select Key to choose the desired mode submenu or list Selecting Inputs or outputs press the corresponding Input or Output Key Selected keys will change color or flash depending on the routing state Values for fields such as routing levels volume or preset values use the Control Dial and
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29. macro you want to execute When the text on the macro button turns green the macro has successfully executed If the text on the macro button turns red the macro failed to execute dil GE LLELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLDLLLLLLLLELLLLLELI APWeb Connection Information Worksheet This worksheet is provided for your convenience Print or photocopy as many copies of this form as necessary Login Names Required Login Names user name and Passwords for administrative and user access are required The user names and passwords are case sensitive Addresses Must Be Supported Fixed or Static IP Address The default APWeb address is 192 168 0 251 Subnet Mask The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address DNS Domain Name Server Server Addresses Primary DNS Server IP Address Secondary DNS Server IP Address TCP IP BCS Tunnel default is 3600 LLELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLDLLLLLLLLLDLLLLLI APWeb Controlling the Octaire This chapter starts with four easy steps for connecting to APWeb after the initial setup by the Network Administrator It explains how to use APWeb s two control options for executing and disconnecting switches the XBar Controller a crosspoint interface and Macros which are programmed by the Network Administrator Connecting to APWeb To connect to the APWeb server 1 Launch a browser on your PC 2 Type http 192 168 0 251 or
30. the Audio routing level The system will remain on Audio for all operations until the routing level is changed or the power is cycled at which time the Control Panel will switch on the default routing level Note To change the default virtual matrix see the instructions on page 60 Disconnecting Switches Disconnecting a switch deactivates the connection between an input source and one or more output destination devices Disconnecting an input will disconnect all outputs currently receiving the input s signal An output can only be connected to one input therefore disconnecting an output will only disconnect the connection between the output and the input that is routed to it Inputs and outputs can be selected in the same disconnect command You can disconnect inputs or outputs from the Octaire Control Panel using the steps below If you need to change the routing level see Changing Virtual Matrices Routing Levels on page 48 Note When you put the panel in Disconnect Mode available keys will be blue and any unavailable ones will not be illuminated When you select a blue key it turns white You can toggle the keys between the selected white and unselected blue state before pressing the Take Key For an example see FIG 31 on page 44 Once the Control Panel is in Disconnect Mode inputs and outputs can be selected and unselected by pressing the corresponding Input and Output Keys Pressing the Cancel Key clears an incomplet
31. the address provided by the Network Administrator in the address bar of the browser and press Enter The Enter Network Password dialog box opens Enter Network Password x qe Please type your user name and password Site 192 168 0 251 Realm APWeb User Name Password Save this password in your password list cos 3 Enter the user name and password both are case sensitive provided by your Network Administrator The default user name and password are none and none the actual character string n o n e 4 Click OK The APWeb Home page opens Home Page The Home page for APWeb contains information on the system s routing levels referred to as virtual matrices or VMs in APWeb and the number of currently defined macros The site name can be customized to uniquely identify your Octaire system contact your Network Administrator Customizable site name Click for AMX Website HOME CONTROLLER Current System VM Configurations 3 EXECUTE MACRO Current routing levels VMs CONTACT INFO 2 System Macros Defined Number of defined macros Links FIG 43 APWeb s Home page Home Page Links The links on the left side of the Home page access the pages listed below Link Page Function Home Home The main page in the APWeb site Controller XBar Controller The controller interface for executing and disconnecting switches page 88 Execute Macro Execute Macro For executing predefined m
32. the ambient room temperature ap Caution To protect the equipment from overheating do not operate in an area that exceeds 113 45 C and follow the clearance recommendation below for adequate airflow Airflow Restriction Octaire enclosures are designed to adequately dissipate the heat they produce under normal operating conditions however this design is defeated when high heat producing equipment is placed directly above or below an enclosure ap Caution 7o prevent overheating avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below three empty rack units are recommended Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow Mechanical Rack Loading When installing equipment in a rack distribute the weight to avoid uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuits be aware of the effect that overloading the circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring Reliable Earthing Grounding Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained If not using a direct connection to the branch circuit e g plugging into a power strip pay particular attention to supply connections Note We recommend attaching all power cords to surge protectors and or AC line conditioners see page 27 After powering up the e
33. to the system with Telnet and or BCS tunnel They can be enabled or disabled from the APWeb Administration page The default for both is on Account Profile Site Security HOME CONTROLLER um r Account Profile Site Security EXECUTE MACRO CREATE MACRO Enable Disable Product Services Enable Disable Product Services DEFINE VM CONFIGURATION DIAGNOSTICS ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFO FIG 38 APWeb Administration Note The Administration page also provides access to the Account Profile Site Security page see page 71 To enable or disable product services 1 From any page in the site click the Administration link 2 Select the means of access see below and click Apply A prompt to reboot appears 3 Click OK A reboot is required to implement the changes e Telnet check this option to be able to open a Telnet client application such as HyperTerminal to access and control the system This option must be enabled before establishing a Telnet session with APWeb If this option is turned off the Launch Telnet Session button will not be available on the Diagnostics page eS i E e BCS Tunnel check this option to be able to open a TAP for entering BCS control commands This is especially useful for third party controllers which can control the attached Octaire using IP connectivity Unlike all other access points in APWeb the BCS tunnel is not authenticated even if site security is turn
34. try the following APWeb troubleshooting strategies Check all power signal and link connections Check the Link indicator LED on the TCP IP connection on the primary enclosure s CPU If the indicator is not illuminated check the cable type It must be an RJ 45 crossover cable from the TCP IP connector to the PC or an RJ 45 straight through patch cable from the TCP IP connector to the network hub Ping the system Try connecting to the APWeb server again If the Enter Network Password dialog box still does not open you may need to add an exception in the Proxy Setting dialog box To add an exception to the proxy setting information 1 From the Tools menu on the browser select Internet Options The Internet Options dialog box opens Internet Options L2 x General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced m Home page You can change which page to use for your home page Address Use Current Use Default Use Blank r Temporary Internet files VA Pages you view on the Internet are stored in a special folder for quick viewing later Delete Cookies Delete Files Settings wer bsar msnhom icom isapi redir dll prd ie amp m History The History folder contains links to pages you ve visited for quick access to recently viewed pages Days to keep pages in history feo Clear History Colors Fonts Languages Accessibility
35. 10 of SR 814 013 will be met by providing the necessary documents and annual reports relative to the disposal of the batteries to the Swiss Authorities ee i E iis Trademark Notices AMX AutoPatch Octaire Ultra Flat Response Certified and NetLinx are trademarks of AMX Windows Windows 98 Windows 20009 Windows NT and Windows XP Professional are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HyperTerminal is a copyright product of Hilgraeve Inc 3M Desco Richmond Technology and Plastic Systems are registered trademarks Neuron and LonTalk are registered trademarks of Echelon TosLink is a registered trademark of the Toshiba Corporation Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation Other products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Warnings amp Cautions This manual uses the following conventions and icons to draw attention to actions or conditions that could potentially cause problems with equipment or lead to personal risk ESD Warning The icon to the left indicates text regarding potential danger associated with the discharge of static electricity from an outside source such as human hands into an integrated circuit often resulting in damage to the circuit o Warning The icon to the left indicates text that cautions readers against actions or conditions that could cause potential injury to themselves Caution The icon to the le
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37. AGNOSTICS ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFO Delete VM level Delete VM S FIG 40 The Define VM Manual Configuration page is used for defining routing levels aE i E When entering the number of the new routing level VM apply the following rules VM Numbering Rules The VM number must match the level numbers on the Octaire as follows All audio follow video routing level VM 0 e Video routing level VM 1 Audio routing level VM 2 Important When you specify the number of inputs and outputs for a VM they will always correspond to the first inputs and outputs in the system For example if you want to create a VM that only provides access to 16 outputs in a system with 48 outputs they will be the first 16 outputs To manually define a routing level VM 1 From any page in the website click the Configuration link 2 Under Bootup Operations Discover System Configuration must be selected unselect the Force VM Discovery option Click Apply and reboot when prompted From any page in the website click the Define VM link If desired or required delete the existing VM definitions first see the instructions below Enter a VM number follow the Numbering Rules above Enter the corresponding VM name AIl audio follow video Video or Audio Enter the number of inputs and outputs for the system e g No Inputs 48 No Outputs 16 Click Create The VM is added to the drop down list in the VM Select
38. APWeb server after the setup is complete We suggest making a copy of this control chapter to give to the user along with the user name and password that you set for them The third chapter APWeb Additional Info for Network Admin covers the advanced topics of embedding the XBar applet and changing the proxy setting Caution We strongly recommend a Network Administrator set up the system even if DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol gateways firewalls etc are not being used System Requirements e PC with Windows XP Professional Windows 20009 or Windows NT Web browser Internet Explorer Firefox Netscape etc e JRE v1 4 x or greater Java Plug in for the XBar Controller see page 72 Design Requirement AMX highly recommends deploying only one APWeb server per system Any configuration violating this recommendation may not be backed by the technical support agreement APWeb offers a single remote access point to a system and its interactions with that system can cause interference and collision issues if more than one APWeb server is present Opening the APWeb Server Caution We strongly recommend that the APWeb server site be placed inside your network firewall and that system security be turned on A worksheet to record connection information is provided at the end of this chapter see page 86 To set up the APWeb server 1 Follow the directions on page 35 for connecting the TCP IP connector on the Octai
39. Account Login Executing a Test Switch with the XBar We recommend executing a test switch with the XBar Controller see below or with BCS commands see page 73 Before executing the test switch make sure the first source device and the first destination device are connected to the input and output connectors as indicated in the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide Depending on the signal and connector type you may need to attach more than one input and output for a signal e g a Y c signal will be routed over a BNC connector on the enclosure that routes Y and over the corresponding BNC connector on the enclosure that routes c Note For complete information on the XBar Controller see page 82 The test switch below routes Input source channel 1 to Output destination channel 1 on VM 0 the All routing level of audio follow video To execute a test switch with the XBar 1 Install the Java Plug in if necessary The plug in is required before the XBar Controller can be used 2 From any page in the site click the Controller link The XBar launches I 95 6866909600049666960605 2250696 VM title block click to select routing levels Click crosspoint for test switch 3 Click the blue crosspoint for routing Input 1 to Output 1 Inputs are on the left outputs are across the top The blue crosspoint image turns red as the switch is routed The Java Plug in must be installed on your PC before the
40. Administration page Note System security can also be turned on and off at the Account Profile Site Security page page 80 HOME CONTROLLER User login information EXECUTE MACRO CREATE MACRO Change User Account Login DEFINE VM CONFIGURATION DIAGNOSTICS ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFO Administration login information Change Administration Account Login FIG 36 Account Profile Site Security page Default User Name amp Password Administration Account Login super and super User Account Login none and none the character string n o n e User names and passwords are case sensitive with a maximum length of 24 characters The following steps assume this is the first time the Account Profile has been changed If not use the current user name and password instead of the defaults To set the User and Admin Account Logins 1 From any page in the site click the Administration link 2 Under Account Profile Site Security click Authentication The Account Profile Site Security page opens 3 Under Change User Account Login enter none in both the Current Username and Current Password fields 4 Enter the new user name in the New Username field ld ils VEMM Enter the new password in the New Password field and confirm by reentering it in the next field Click Submit Repeat Steps 3 through 6 for the Admin Account Login entering super as both the user name and password under Change Administration
41. INE VM CONFIGURATION DIAGNOSTICS ADMINISTRATION 0 System Macros Defined CONTACT INFO FIG 34 Admin Home page Customizable site name Click logo for AMX Website APWeb version number Current routing levels VMs Number of macros defined in APWeb Bootup discovery information must be enabled Links The links on the left side of the Home page access the pages listed below Link Page Function Home Controller Execute Macro Home XBar Controller Execute Macro The main page in the APWeb site The controller interface for executing and disconnecting switches page 82 and adjusting audio page 83 For executing macros page 85 Create Macro Create Edit Macro For creating or deleting macros page 77 Define VM Define VM manual configuration For manually defining or deleting routing levels page 78 Configuration APWeb Configuration For specifying site settings such as the IP address page 70 and the site name page 74 and for enabling features Diagnostics Diagnostics For sending a test BCS command page 73 or launching a Telnet session to enter BCS commands page 81 Administration APWeb Administration For accessing Account Profile user names and passwords and Site Security information page 71 it also includes the enable disable services preferences page 74 Contact Info Contact Information Displays the AMX a
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45. When working with any equipment manufactured with electronic devices proper ESD grounding procedures must be followed to ensure people products and tools are as free of static charges as possible Grounding straps conductive smocks and conductive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX AutoPatch equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground cord and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground cord These items should not be manufactured locally since they are generally composed of highly resistive conductive materials to safely drain static charges without increasing an electrocution risk in the event of an accident ESD protective equipment can be obtained from 3M Desco Richmond Technology Plastic Systems and other such vendors Important Safety Information amp Instructions When using and installing your AMX AutoPatch product adhere to the following basic safety precautions For more information about operating installing or servicing your AMX AutoPatch product see your product documentation Read and understand all instructions before using and installing AMX AutoPatch products Use the correct voltage range for your AMX AutoPatch product There are no user serviceable parts inside an AMX AutoPatch product service should only be done by qualified personnel If you see smoke or smel
46. a global preset replicates a predefined total system state it should not be included with other commands A macro BCS command not case sensitive is one or a series shown in the first example below of complete BCS commands Do not enter a space between the T ending one command and the start of the next command Examples BCS Command Action CLOI207TCL0I5O21 23 247 Creates a macro that switches Input 2 to Output 7 and Input 5 to Outputs 21 23 and 24 on Level 0 R7T Creates a macro to execute global preset 7 defined on control panel Specify Macro contents HOME M ATE CONTROLLER Specify Macro Contents EXECUTE MACRO MERE 4 Delete Macro CREATE MACRO DEFINE VM CONFIGURATION DIAGNOSTICS ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFO Delete Macro FIG 39 Create Edit Macro page We recommend writing down the BCS command s used for each macro as the contents of a macro cannot be retrieved after it is created We also suggest making the names of the macros very descriptive so the user can easily determine what the macro switches and or providing the user with a list of macro names with descriptions of each macro s contents To create a macro 1 From any page in the site click the Create Macro link 2 Enter the BCS commands 63 character maximum in the BCS String field 3 Enter a unique name up to 23 characters for the macro in the Macro Name field 4 Click Create The macro is added to the list on the
47. a single component per enclosure or a single stereo audio enclosure or a single video type with stereo audio in a fixed input output I O range The available I O configuration sizes are 32x48 32x64 48x32 48x48 48x64 64x32 64x48 and 64x64 This chapter contains signal specifications for each signal type Video Signals Video Types The available video types for the Octaire are Composite in a single standard video enclosure Y c in two standard video enclosures Three component HDTV in three ultra wideband video enclosures RGBHV in three ultra wideband video enclosures and two sync enclosures For information on understanding signal type labels on enclosures using the color band kit for the BNC connectors and attaching video cables see Attaching Inputs amp Outputs on page 21 Standard Video Standard Video Signal Specifications Frequency Response Fully loaded 3 dB 150 MHz or better Crosstalk f 1 MHz lt 80 dB f 5 MHz lt 75 dB f 10 MHz lt 64 dB f 30 MHz lt 57 dB f 100 MHz lt 53 dB f 150 MHz lt 51 dB Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Signal to Noise Ratio Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Input Level max 1 25 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 1 25 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connectors BNC Ultra Wideband Video Ultra Wideband RGBHV Signal Specifications
48. ace enclosure s in rack and secure with screws 3 Multi enclosure systems Link the enclosures together see Linking Enclosures on page 19 4 Optional Establish communication with an external control device system see Attaching External Control on page 24 For TCP IP information see Connecting to the APWeb Server on page 35 5 Attach only the first source device and the first destination device see Attaching Inputs amp Outputs on page 21 Multiple BNC connectors attached to corresponding connectors on the enclosures designated on the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide page 96 are required for all video signals except composite Do not apply power to the source and destination devices until after the Octaire has power Step 7 Tip Using lacer bars or some other type of cable management system lessens the strain from cable weight on the connectors and makes servicing the Octaire easier 6 If applicable Connect cables for vertical interval sync VIS signals see Cabling amp Setup for Vertical Interval Sync on page 32 7 Apply power to the system according to the power up procedure see Applying Power amp Startup on page 27 Note We recommend using surge protectors and or AC line conditioners see page 27 ee Le 8 Execute a test switch to ensure the system is working properly see Executing a Test Switch on page 30 9 When the test switch works correctly attach the remai
49. acros Contact Info Contact Info Displays the AMX address phone and fax numbers and website link Executing amp Disconnecting Switches XBar Controller Overview Switches can be executed and disconnected on the Octaire by using the XBar a graphic interface control panel The XBar controls specific parts of the system through routing levels For example the XBar may switch audio follow video signals on one routing level video on another and audio on yet another The routing level selected will determine which part of the system is available for control in the XBar An APWeb server provides access to a single Octaire system from a specific IP address and can be accessed from up to five PCs at the same time If you are controlling the same system as other users you can open the VM Selection Pad and update status as needed see page 91 The VM Selection Pad is also used to change routing levels Keep in mind that executing switches on one routing level may affect the routing state on the other routing levels Note Contact your Network Administrator if you need to change the name of the site Navigating the XBar Controller Output channels VM title block levels Input channels Crossbar field with blue amp red crosspoints Cursor shows crosspoint I O pair numbers The crosspoint images in the XBar s crossbar field represent the intersections of the input channels and the output channels VM title block
50. al matrix size smaller VMs look fine in a smaller size while larger VMs require a larger size to minimize scrolling Optional Specify the InitialVM value or the lowest numbered VM will display by default Optional Include the VMLockDown information if you want to limit control to a particular virtual matrix otherwise all virtual matrices will be accessible from the VM title block Specify locked or unlocked for the value The XBar defaults to the unlocked state if this option is not included in the tag Optional Specify the AllowGain value if you want the input gain adjustment feature enabled Specify true for the value Optional Specify the AllowVolume value if you want the output volume adjustment feature enabled Specify true for the value Important f you do not want either or both of the Allow Gain and Allow Volume options omit those parameter s entirely XBar Applet Tag HTML lt BODY gt lt Your custom html code goes here gt APPLET code CrossBar class codebase http 192 168 0 251 archive CrossBar jar width 400 height 500 gt param name Initial VM value 0 gt param name VMLockDown value locked gt param name AllowGain value true gt param name AllowVolume value true gt lt APPLET gt lt BODY gt lt HTML gt Changing the Proxy Setting If the Enter Network Password dialog box does not open during setup
51. and audio on yet another The VM selected will determine which routing level is being controlled Any APWeb server for a single system can be accessed from up to five PCs at the same time The XBar for that system can be operated simultaneously from all of the PCs using the same or different VMs Simultaneous XBar users can open the VM Selection Pad and update status as needed Keep in mind that executing switches on one VM may affect the routing state on the other VMs Note Multiple independent AMX AutoPatch Routing Systems each with some type of APWeb server e g a TCP IP connector on the CPU an APWeb expansion board or a module can be controlled from a single PC Each APWeb server can be assigned a unique IP address and a custom site name The individual addresses can then be entered as needed in the browser Navigating the XBar Controller The crosspoint images in the XBar s crossbar field represent the intersections of the input channels and the output channels Output channels VM title block levels Input channels Crossbar field with blue amp red crosspoints Cursor shows crosspoint I O pair numbers Use the following features to navigate the XBar e VM title block click to open the VM Selection Pad to change the routing level VM or update system status e Input channels on left indicate the numbers of the source channels Output channels on top indicate the numbers of the destination channel
52. and cable problems by patching around the router using barrel connectors to check the overall signal path O Attempt the switch again If the switch still does not work contact technical support see below Technical Support Before contacting technical support with a question please consult this manual If you still have questions contact your AMX representative or technical support Have your system s serial number ready The serial number label is located on the rear next to the power receptacles We recommend recording your system s serial number in an easily accessible location AMX Contact Information e 3000 Research Drive Richardson TX 75082 800 222 0193 469 624 8000 Fax 469 624 7153 Technical Support 800 932 6993 www amx com Cabling amp Setup for Vertical Interval Sync The Vertical Interval Sync VIS signal provides complete vertical interval synchronization switching capability for an Octaire system The VIS function uses an external master sync signal such as station master blackburst or composite video input When all of the source devices are genlocked to the same source the master sync signal synchronizes the video switching to occur during the vertical interval pulse eliminating vertical roll or jitter on the monitor The master sync signal also synchronizes all video switching for systems with multiple enclosures The VIS Sync In connector on the primary enclosure must be attached to an external syn
53. ated without having to return to the Function menu to reselect the mode e g when in Mute Mode you can select various outputs to mute and un mute Use the Control Dial and Select Key to navigate the Function menu and submenus The Function menu and the submenus are loop menus which means that each menu returns to the first item after you scroll past the last item The Function menu see right and its submenus access the following modes and functions Change Selecting Change places the system in Change Mode The Control Panel must be in Change Mode to execute switches While in Change Mode select the Input and Output s Keys followed by the Take Key to execute switches see page 47 Function menu structure Virtual Matrix Selecting the Virtual Matrix Mode accesses the three routing levels virtual matrices supported by the Octaire that route audio follow video signals All breakaway video signals Video and breakaway audio signals Audio While in the Virtual Matrix Mode the virtual matrix routing level needed to perform operations can be changed see page 48 Status Selecting Status places the system in Status Mode While in Status Mode signal routing or routing to multiple outputs can be confirmed without risk of accidentally executing a switch see page 50 Disconnect Selecting Disconnect places the system in Disconnect Mode While in Disconnect Mode select the Input or Output Key s followed by the Take Key to
54. attempting to lock the Control Panel the LCD displays Invalid Password and the Cancel Key flashes Press the Cancel Key to clear the error and enter the correct password Note For security purposes the Input Keys do not turn white when pressed while locking and unlocking the panel To lock the Control Panel l Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Locate Lock Panel by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 Press the Select Key The system is in Lock Mode Input Keys 1 through 8 turn blue 4 Press the Input Keys in the following order 1 2 3 4 5 default password The panel is locked and all Input and Output Keys turn off Unlocking the Control Panel When the panel is locked and you press any key the Unlock Panel Screen appears and you have ten 10 seconds to enter the password or the Control Panel remains locked If you wait longer than 10 seconds press any key again before entering the password If you enter the wrong password while attempting to unlock the Control Panel an invalid password message appears and the Cancel Key flashes Press the Cancel Key to clear the error and enter the correct password To unlock the Control Panel l Press any key The Unlock Panel Screen appears and Input Keys 1 through 8 turn blue You must enter the password within ten 10 seconds
55. c source generating one of the following signal types e Blackburst generator e NTSC composite video The VIS BNC connectors Sync In and Sync Out are to the far right on the rear of the enclosure Cable Requirement for VIS e 75 ohm coax video cable customer provided Cabling a Composite Enclosure for VIS To send the sync signal to a composite enclosure 1 Attach the external sync cable from the signal source to the Sync In connector on the right rear of the enclosure FIG 23 Qo MCA FIG 23 Attach external sync cable to Sync In connector CD 2 COCoCoC 2 Flip the appropriate VIS toggle switches to the left for the sync signal type being used see page 33 Cabling a Multi Enclosure System for VIS When linking sync cable from enclosure to enclosure use the upper sync connector for the incoming sync signal and the lower sync connector for the outgoing sync signal on each video enclosure To send the sync signal to a multi enclosure System 1 Attach a cable from the external sync source to the primary enclosure s Sync In connector FIG 24 on the right rear The primary enclosure is the one with the control panel LH LRR ae 2 Attach a cable to the Sync Out connector on the primary enclosure FIG 24 Primary Enclosure Secondary Enclosure Secondary Enclosure with Control Panel Flip appropriate VIS toggle switches gt see bel
56. cutive crosspoints hold down the Control key and move the mouse across the desired crosspoints do not hold down any of the mouse buttons Adjusting Volume If the system supports audio and the volume adjust feature is not working verify with the Network Administrator that it has been enabled To adjust volume 1 From any page in the site click the Controller link The XBar launches 2 Check to be sure the selected VM is either VM 0 All audio follow video or VM 2 Audio If not see page 89 for selecting VMs routing levels 3 Right click on the output channel e g O_Ch 0004 needing adjusting The Audio Control dialog box opens EF terne r 1000 4970 Z000 49 O 000 40 O t000 49 O LOU O TO 100 0D O Audio Control x 1_Ch 0001 VOLUME Output 4 10 1Ch 0002 Oi E 1Ch 0003 4 Oi 40 1_Ch 0004 1_Ch 0005 1 Ch 0006 1_Ch 0007 1 Ch 0008 1 Ch 0009 1 Ch 0010 1_Ch 0011 1_Ch 0012 1 Ch 0013 4 Move the slider to adjust the volume up increases down decreases or click the Mute button to mute unmute 5 Close the Audio Control dialog box 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 as necessary for additional outputs Updating Status on the XBar The XBar can be updated from the VM Selection Pad to show changes in system status This can be helpful when the XBar is used simultaneously by multiple users or when other control options such as control panels or external serial controll
57. ddress phone and fax numbers and website link Setting a Static IP Address The current default IP address is displayed on the APWeb Configuration page under the section for Current APWeb Settings A field is provided on the same page under Configure APWeb Settings for entering a static IP address HOME APNEO CONFIGURATION CONTROLLER Current APWeb Settings Current APWeb Settings EXECUTE MACRO CREATE MACRO DEFINE VM Nene d a Reboot APWeb CONFIGURATION DIAGNOSTICS ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFO Configure A Configure APWeb Settings Set APWeb Site Name Scroll for additional options FIG 35 APWeb Configuration page Note The APWeb Configuration page also includes fields for additional settings and bootup operation options see page 75 To enter a static IP address 1 From any page in the site click the Configuration link 2 Under Configure APWeb Settings enter the static IP address in the IP Address field 3 Click Apply click OK when prompted to reboot Important Any time you select Heboot as an option from the APWeb Configuration page or from any dialog box opened from the APWeb site the APWeb server reboots The reboot updates information between the Octaire and the APWeb server The Octaire system itself does not reboot Using a DHCP IP Address Optional The APWeb server offers the option of using a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol IP address The settings on the APWeb Configurat
58. ding to the selected input or output is white keys that correspond to the connected input or outputs turn white When a key is flashing white it cannot be unselected and does not display label information on the LCD when pressed Select another key or press the Cancel Key to unselect e Non illuminated key indicates the input or output is not available for the current operation e g Input Keys are unavailable when the panel is in Output Volume Mode Some keys are never illuminated if the switcher s configuration size is not a full 64x64 FIG 31 shows various keys states while in Change Mode Input Key 45 is flashing white indicating that input was selected first Outputs Keys 14 and 15 are white indicating that those outputs have also been selected and can be unselected The switch from Input 45 to Outputs 14 and 15 will be executed when the Take Key is pressed Note that the keys in the row of Inputs 49 through 64 are not available Key flashing white Input selected Keys not illuminated inputs not available Blue keys White keys outputs selected outputs available ys outp FIG 31 Example of key states during Change Mode E i E Menus amp Modes The Function menu and its submenus access the modes and functions used to control the system The modes are Change Virtual Matrix Status Disconnect Setup Options Lock Panel Adjust Audio and Global Preset While in a mode the same command can be repe
59. dio Modes available keys will be blue and any unavailable ones will not be illuminated When you select a blue key it turns white indicating that it is ready for the audio adjustment Audio adjustments are made with the Control Dial and do not require pressing the Take Key You can adjust output volume mute outputs and adjust input gain from the Octaire Control Panel using the steps below and on the following pages Adjusting Output Volume To adjust the volume l Route the destination output to be adjusted to the source input see page 47 Note Audio adjustments can be made without routing the switch 2 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 3 Locate Adjust Audio by scrolling with the Control Dial 4 Press the Select Key The Adjust Audio submenu appears Press the Select Key again to choose Output Volume The panel is in Output Volume Mode all Input Keys are turned off and the available Output Keys turn blue Routing level The Adjust Volume Screen appears displaying the volume range of the audio signal and the current Current volume setting 6 Press the Output Key that corresponds to the output to be adjusted volume setting for the selected output A Volume range a 7 Adjust the volume by scrolling with the Control Dial The volume audibly adjusts as you scroll the
60. e commands The primary enclosure the one with the control panel on the Octaire system is connected via a link RJ 45 cable to a LAN Local Area Network the Internet or a network card in a PC which could then connect to a LAN or the Internet The connection directions follow For setup and operation details for the APWeb server see the APWeb chapter page 67 Important A though it is also possible to provide access from outside a LAN via the Internet security issues for your LAN environment must be taken into account contact your Network Administrator TCP IP Port amp Indicator LEDs The TCP IP port used for APWeb is located on the rear of the primary enclosure in the upper right corner FIG 26 Note The LINK connectors at the lower right of the enclosure are for linking enclosures do not attempt to use them for APWeb TCP IP RJ 45 port TCP IP TCP IP indicator LEDs FIG 26 TCP IP port amp indicators The TCP IP port is an Ethernet link connector handling Ethernet 10 100 connections for 10 Mbps megabits per second and 100 Mbps This connection is compatible with most Ethernet based LANs Three LEDs directly below the port indicate the Ethernet connection status and speed FIG 26 The three green LEDs indicate the following Power Indicator On System is receiving power e Ethernet Link Indicator On Link status is active e Ethernet Speed Ind
61. e disconnect command and returns the display to the beginning of the submenu The disconnect command is not executed until the Take Key is pressed While in Disconnect Mode the Octaire Control Panel will not show current routing for the inputs and outputs that are selected ap Caution Disconnecting an input disconnects all outputs receiving that source signal even if a specific output s is selected at the same time The example below disconnects Inputs 1 and 3 and all outputs connected to them as well as Output 9 To disconnect inputs and outputs l Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Locate Disconnect by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 Press the Select Key The system is in Disconnect Mode all the available Input and Output Keys turn blue 4 Press Input Keys 1 and 3 and Output Key 9 The keys turn white indicating that they are selected Routing level 5 Press the Take Key Inputs 1 and 3 and all outputs connected to them and Output 9 are disconnected as soon as the Take Key is pressed and the keys turn blue 6 Make additional disconnects Or press the Function Key to return to the Function menu ld ENS 34 Verifying Signal Status Signal status can be verified to confirm that a switch has executed properly or to confirm correct routing to multiple outputs destinations Verifying an input will illuminate all out
62. e which follows on page 18 provides general steps with references to detailed information found in later sections of the manual If applicable If applicable Link Connect A enclosures A VIS cables x Install Perform Execute Attach all in rack power up test sources amp s Optional E sequence switch destinations n EY Attach v external controller FIG 7 Installation procedure Caution To prevent overheating and airflow restriction avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below three empty rack units are recommended Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow To install and set up an Octaire system in a rack l Attach rack ears per FIG 8 FIG 8 Attach rack ears 2 Place the enclosure in the rack and attach front mounting screws to hold it firmly in place FIG 9 repeat for any additional enclosures rro mime 2c carae SC eooosoce 2c Scc L dE Soc E Soc uu um un OOO oc Soon Soonnooc I ooo seo I Tip When placing enclosures keep in mind that the optimal viewing angle for a control panel is eye level FIG 9 Pl
63. e excess label insert material where indicated Separate the label strips at their perforations bend both ways first Slide the first label strip into a plastic label holder position with open edge of holder up SND nR Peel the adhesive backing off the label holder and press the holder firmly onto the control panel above the appropriate Input or Output Keys The silk screened labels on the front panel will aid in label holder alignment 9 Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the remaining labels e Executing Switches A switch is an active connection between an input source device and one or more output destination devices The signals connected in a switch command are individual signals or groups of individual signals coming through the connectors on the rear of an enclosure You can execute switches from the Control Panel using the steps below or by executing a global preset see page 51 When executing a switch you must specify the routing level Virtual Matrix that includes all the signals you want to route The LCD displays AIL Video or Audio in the upper right corner If you need to change the routing level see Changing Virtual Matrices Routing Levels on page 48 Note When you put the panel in Change Mode available keys will be blue and any unavailable ones will not be illuminated The first blue key selected flashes white and the next key s selected turns whi
64. e external control device system 7 Apply power to the source and destination devices The LCD on the control panel illuminates and displays the menu screen 8 The system is ready for a test switch see page 30 Executing a Test Switch For startup information on specific types of control before executing a test switch see page 30 Indicator Lights at Startup When the enclosure powers up the indicator LEDs will respond as follows Octaire LED Indicators LED Indicates Normal Display Cautionary ul Power System power Constant green Constant red TCP IP Power System receiving power On Link Active link status with server On Speed Speed status is either On Speed status is 100 Mbps see page 35 100 Mbps or 10Mbps Off Speed status is 10 Mbps Constant green during power Blinking red or Enclosure or red green at Status System status up then blinking green at 1 2 Rear 1 2 second second on off intervals on off intervals Linked Systems Link Amber Activity between enclosures Amber Blinks with activity Green Active link status Green On see page 21 Important f the indicator lights do not respond with a normal display as stated above check power connections and switches and then contact technical support see page 31 The system is ready to execute a test switch see page 30 using the control method of your choice es lt i Control Panel Startup
65. e g Internet Explorer e Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating an Octaire on a company LAN Local Area Network Tf your AMX account has the required permissions you can download APControl from www amx com BCS Serial Control Protocol An Octaire system can be controlled with an external serial controller connected to the primary enclosure AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language BCS Basic Control Structure protocol for programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes e External Serial Controllers Control using BCS protocol e Serial Control sends and receives ASCII characters e Uses serial port located on the primary enclosure s far right when viewed from the rear e Commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program on a PC connected to the serial port such as Windows HyperTerminal For information on BCS commands see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Third Party Controllers A third party controller can also be attached to an Octaire enclosure via the RS 232 serial port on the primary enclosure If using a third party controller see the controller documentation for operating instructions Installation amp Setup Site Recommendations When placing the enclosure follow the recommendations and precautions in this section to reduce potential installation and operation hazards For general specifications see page 13 for i
66. ected via an RJ 45 link cable to a LAN Local Area Network the Internet or a network card in a PC which could then connect to a LAN or the Internet For installation and link cable information see page 35 Note A single PC can access multiple AMX AutoPatch Routing Systems as long as each system has TCP IP capability e g the Octaire or an APWeb expansion board on an Optima each APWeb server must be assigned a unique IP address and a custom site name Furthermore each system can contain multiple enclosures as long as it is configured as a single system The APWeb server can also function as a Tunneling Access Point TAP As a TAP it can be used to control a system e g with third party controllers using any software that supports BCS protocol over TCP IP The APWeb interface information is divided into three chapters This first chapter provides APWeb setup information for the Network Administrator doing the initial setup or ongoing server maintenance It includes information on e Connecting to the APWeb server e Changing the server s configuration properties Setting user names and passwords e Testing control operations e Customizing the site and the control options e Defining routing levels manually configuring virtual matrices e Handling security issues e Controlling the system The second chapter APWeb Controlling the Octaire contains instructions for the person controlling an Octaire through an
67. ed on We strongly recommend that this service be turned off when not in use Be sure to change the BCS Tunnel Port number on the APWeb Configuration page if you plan on using a different one than the default which is 3600 Customizing Bootup Operations During bootup APWeb discovers configuration data that is stored on the attached distribution matrix and displays it Several options are available for customizing bootup operations from the APWeb Configuration page Important Any time you perform a reboot from the APWeb site the APWeb server reboots The reboot updates information between the AMX AutoPatch Routing System and the APWeb server The AMX AutoPatch system itself does not reboot To customize bootup operations 1 From any page in the site click the Configuration link The APWeb Configuration page opens 2 Under Bootup Operations select or unselect the options see below to determine which parts Gf any of the configuration to retrieve during APWeb bootup 3 After all selections are made click Apply and reboot when prompted Bootup Operations Options e Discover System Configuration This higher level option must be selected before the two sub options for discovery are available the sub options are not dependent on each other either or both can be selected at any time The default setting for this option is on If it is off APWeb will not make any retrieval attempts from the attached system during a reboot i
68. ed to display minimal information for each system component 1 Enclosure AMX AutoPatch Octaire 2 Storage Blocks cleared 3 Communication Interfaces count 1 4 Hardware Boards detected 7 System Sensors detected T The system component s identity numbers are to the left of each oft component Connected 0 00 33 autodetect Autodetect SCROLL caes Num Capture Print ech 7 FIG 45 Example of a default Octaire splash screen The splash screen can be accessed using a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal see page 26 One of four verbosity settings is specified to provide a level of detail for information on five system components Verbosity i e wordiness refers to the amount of information provided the higher the verbosity setting the more information is displayed Only one verbosity setting and one component setting can be entered in a command The order in which these two settings are entered is interchangeable Note n a multi enclosure system the splash screen displays information only for the enclosure that is connected directly to the PC AMX reserves the right to add to the contents of the splash screen at any time without notice modico E Verbosity Settings The verbosity v settings v0 v1 v2 v3 correspond to the level of detail that will be displayed with v0 being the lowest level of detail and v3 being the highest level The v3 setting is not supp
69. er VM 0 All audio follow video or VM 2 Audio If not you will need to change the routing level see page 83 3 Route a source input to the desired destination output by clicking the desired I O crosspoint 4 Right click on the input channel e g I Ch 0001 that was just routed The Audio Control dialog box opens 000 05 t000 uD O 000 49 O 9000 49 2000 49 8000 49 0 6000 49 0 00 02 0 bL00 4D O Too 000 42 O 000 42 O 100 05 E i E gt 1_Ch 0001 1 Ch 0092 Audio Control GAIN Input 1 40 Java Applet Window LCh 0012 5 Move the slider to adjust the input gain up increases down decreases 6 Close the Audio Control dialog box 7 Repeat Steps 3 through 6 as necessary for additional sources inputs that will be routed to the same destination output Executing Macros Once a macro is created for a system on APWeb it can be executed from any PC with access to the APWeb server for that system HOME EXECUTE CONTROLLER Select the macro you wish to execute EXECUTE MACRO Security Camera Lobby Conference Room DEFINE Vit Sort Macros are listed after being created CONFIGURATION on the Create Edit Macro page DIAGNOSTICS CREATE MACRO ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFO FIG 42 Execute Macro page To execute a macro 1 From any page in the site click the Execute Macro link 2 Click the macro button for the
70. ers are also being used To update system status when using multiple control points 1 Click the VM title block in the upper left corner of the XBar The VM Selection Pad dialog box opens 2 Click Update Status The most current routing state is displayed 3 Close the VM Selection Pad Executing Macros A macro is a sequence of control commands that are executed simultaneously Macros can be executed on the Octaire from the Execute Macro page HOME CONTROLLER Select the macro you wish to execute z Succe Failure Macro list EXECUTE MACRO CONTACT INFO FIG 44 Execute Macro page Note f you need additional macros contact your Network Administrator To execute a macro 1 From any page in the site click the Execute Macro link 2 Click the macro button for the macro you want to execute When the text on the macro button turns green the macro has successfully executed If the text on the macro button turns red the macro failed to execute contact your Network Administrator APWeb Additional Info for Network Admin Embedding the XBar Applet The XBar applet can be embedded in a custom website by using the applet tag shown below Make any of the following adjustments to the code to fit your particular system s requirements e Replace the code base value with the IP address for your system if it is different than the default IP address e Set the width and height for the display based on the initial virtu
71. f 64x64 Octaire enclosure Rear View The enclosure s appearance as viewed from the rear will vary depending on the signal connector types and the configuration size which is also the main determinate of weight JOO GO OO0 GO 01S Go Go GO 0o SO GO 6001 ITO OO C0 TON Input connectors eo GSO GO GOINGS GO Ge GB GO TIN COICO 00 00 LOITO OQ Serial number Output connectors Power receptacles amp switches FIG 3 Rear view of 48x48 Octaire video enclosure Rear View Components Control hardware CPU Power receptacles with switches Serial number e Input and output connectors Control Hardware TCP IP port RJ 45 VIS toggle switches VIS connectors BNC System Status indicator Serial port DB 9 te ports RJ 45 FIG 4 Control hardware on primary enclosure The control hardware CPU on the primary enclosure is on the right and includes the following e TCP IP port on primary enclosure only for connecting to an APWeb Server page 35 e Set of toggle switches for setting the vertical interval sync parameters page 33 e Two BNC connectors for linking vertical interval sync page 32 e System Status indicator for system power and communication status page 28 e Serial port DB 9 for attaching an external control device to the primary enclosure page 25 e Two linking ports
72. formation contact your AMX representative Important Device Discovery functionality beacon response will only function properly if the NetLinx master is connected to the RS 232 control port on the primary enclosure the one with the control panel APControl 3 0 APControl 3 0 software for control and scheduling runs on a PC connected to an Octaire via the serial port DB 9 on the primary enclosure and is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD APWeb TCP IP The APWeb server for control diagnostics and third party access is accessed through a TCP IP interface such as a web browser e g Internet Explorer The Octaire TCP IP port is used to access APWeb For connecting to the APWeb server see page 35 For APWeb Server setup and operation information see the APWeb Initial Setup by Network Admin chapter on page 67 and the APWeb Controlling the Octaire chapter page 87 Important Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating an Octaire on a company LAN XNNet Protocol Serial Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use AMX AutoPatch XNNet protocol The AMX AutoPatch CD includes the XNNet Communication Library an interface library that supports C Java and Visual Basic with examples of the XNNet protocol in use BCS Serial Control AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language BCS Basic Control Structure for executing control operations and for diagnostic purpo
73. ft indicates text that cautions readers against actions that could cause potential injury to the product or the possibility of serious inconvenience Notices istruction Overview amp General Specifications The Octaire Distribution Matrix is a fixed system consisting of a single video or audio enclosure or multiple video enclosures with or without audio in a fixed input output range Because the Octaire is available in various fixed sizes the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from model s you purchased These cost effective off the shelf units pack the same high performance specifications as our other top lines Applicability Notice In the following five tables enclosures are designated as e STD standard video e UWB ultra wideband video e SYNC digital HV sync AUDIO stereo audio The designations for the video type are on labels on the rear of the enclosures An explanation for the model numbers is provided in FIG 1 pes io T Configuration 3248 32 inputs x 48 outputs 3264 32 inputs x 64 outputs Octaire 4832 48 inputs x 32 outputs Video 4848 48 inputs x 48 outputs 11 Composite Video 4864 48 inputs x 64 outputs 21 Ylc Audi 6432 64 inputs x 32 outputs 36 Component Video udio 6448 64 inputs x 48 outputs 56 RGBHV 0 Without Audio 6464 64 inputs x 64 outputs 00 No Video audio only 7 With Stereo Audio DVC
74. h as APControl 3 0 or APWeb e BCS Basic Control Structure commands over an external controller An external third party controller Executing a Test Switch applicable to new system installations only Before executing the test switch make sure the first source device and the first destination device are connected to the correct input and output connectors see page 21 The test switch is based on routing Input source 1 to Output destination 1 Control Panel Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using the control panel can be found in the Control Panel Operations chapter see page 43 NetLinx Compatible For executing and disconnecting switches using NetLinx contact your AMX representative APControl 3 0 or APWeb Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using APControl 3 0 are found in its Help file For directions for executing switches using APWeb see page 72 BCS Commands To enter BCS Basic Control Structure commands the system must be attached to a serial control device see Attaching External Control page 24 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 26 When using HyperTerminal command characters are entered and sent to the primary enclosure s CPU the command characters appear in HyperTerminal when the enclosure
75. iagnostics on page 97 Janet HyperTerminal File Ede View Call Transfer Help Ole alz lt la 1 Enclosure AMX AutoPatch Octaire Ready Connected 0 00 33 Wutodetect fatodetect 5CROU cars am ue Prke FIG 22 Power up splash screen in HyperTerminal Note AMX reserves the right to add to the contents of the splash screen at any time without notice lll RH Executing a Test Switch For new system installations we recommend executing a test switch to verify the system is working properly before attaching all inputs and outputs Aside from having signal cables and a controller attached the system is ready to execute switches when it ships from the factory The first source device and first destination device must be attached to their input and output connectors for specific signal type information and specifications see the Signal Types amp Specifications chapter page 39 After the devices are connected power must be applied to the enclosure and then to the devices before executing a test switch Note f the signal from the source or destination device is a component signal that requires being attached to multiple input or output connectors e g a Y Pb Pr signal that requires three connectors all of the signal cables for that signal must be attached before executing the test switch You can execute a test switch from the following e Control Panel e NetLinx compatible Control software suc
76. icator On Speed status is 100 Mbps Off Speed status is 10 Mbps Note The two small rectangular LEDs on the RJ 45 connector are not used for the TCP IP function Service Switch SVC 47 oe 48 FIG 27 Octaire Service switch Service switch SVC must be set to the right for normal operation The Service switch directly below the Ethernet Speed indicator LED can be used to override system security if the username and password are lost The Service switch can also be used to upgrade the APWeb firmware Do not attempt to upgrade the firmware unless directed to do so by technical support For normal operations the Service switch must be flipped to the right For more information on the Service switch see page 81 in the APWeb chapter Caution For security purposes firmware upgrades cannot be performed remotely APWeb System Setup The system setup example in FIG 28 illustrates an Octaire Distribution Matrix connected to a LAN Both computers in the illustration have access to the Octaire If only one computer will be used the Octaire s APWeb TCP IP port can be connected directly to the computer s network card LAN Local Area Network Qo 09100 Qo goce wi wo Goo T C OO0CO C O CO oh FIG 28 Octaire enclosure connected to a LAN via TCP IP APWeb port Cable Requirements Q Computer Connection NIC Card A crossover RJ 45 cable is required to connec
77. ion Pad To update system status when using multiple control points 1 Click the VM title block in the upper left corner of the XBar The VM Selection Pad dialog box opens 2 Click Update Status The most current routing state is displayed 3 Exitthe VM Selection Pad when done Adjusting Audio Settings If the Octaire system contains audio both volume and input gain can be adjusted from the XBar controller after they are enabled see page 76 Adjusting Volume The volume feature must be enabled After volume adjustments are made you can disable this feature so the user cannot change the settings the settings will remain in effect until the audio is enabled again and new adjustments are made or you can leave it enabled for the user To adjust volume 1 From any page in the site click the Controller link The XBar launches 2 Check to be sure the selected VM is either VM 0 All audio follow video or VM 2 Audio If not see page 83 for selecting VMs routing levels mods d 3 Right click on the output channel e g O_Ch 0004 needing adjustment The Audio Control dialog box opens Z xBar Controller Explore 4000 49 O 2000 4D 000 5 000 49 O 00 42 O 00 02 0 100 02 0 1_Ch 0001 1_Ch 0002 1_Ch 0003 1 Ch 0004 1_Ch 0005 1_Ch 0006 1 Ch 0007 1_Ch 0008 1_Ch 0009 Java Applet Window 1 JE 1 1_Ch 0010 1_Ch 0011 1_Ch 0012 1_Ch 0013 4 Move the slider to adjust the volume up i
78. ion Pad dialog box for the XBar to the Home page and to the list of VMs under the Delete VM section wegen og Domo of Note Deleting a VM that corresponds to one of the preconfigured levels on the Octaire will remove it from the APWeb server but not from the Octaire itself To recover the preconfigured levels turn VM discovery back on reselect the Force VM Discovery option see Steps 1 and 2 above When APWeb is rebooted the routing levels from the systems will be retrieved and replace the manually configured ones in the list To delete an existing routing level VM 1 From any page in the website click the Define VM link 2 Under the Delete VM section select one or more VMs to be deleted from the VM list to multi select hold down the Control key on your PC as you click each VM 3 Click Delete The VM is removed from the list and is also removed on the Home page and from the drop down list in the VM Selection Pad dialog box for the XBar Handling Security Issues APWeb s system security limits access to the site The security setup is explained on page 71 We recommend that the following security measures be followed Leave system security turned on the default setting e Place the APWeb server site inside your network firewall Set the account profiles as part of the initial setup see page 71 e Deploy APWeb in a secure LAN environment e Ifextra precaution is necessary lock the enclosure s in a secure l
79. ion page will typically be for a fixed or static IP address To force invocation of a DHCP IP address 1 From any page in the site click the Configuration link 2 Under Configure APWeb Settings enter 0 0 0 0 in the IP Address field 3 Click Apply 4 Click OK when prompted to reboot The APWeb server begins searching for a DHCP server If the search times out the address will revert to the default APWeb IP address 192 168 0 251 er oe Setting Admin amp User Account Logins For security purposes we recommend that the Network Administrator set the account profiles as part of the initial setup APWeb uses HTTP basic access authentication with multi tier access e the Network Administrator and the user accounts each have their own user name and password Resetting the account profiles see page 81 requires physical access to the system If further security is required we recommend locking the enclosure s in a secure location User names and passwords are sent in clear text over the network thus leaving them vulnerable to network sniffers We also recommend deploying APWeb in a secure LAN environment To allow remote Internet access you will need to configure your LAN firewall The APWeb connection on the CPU is configured at the factory with a default login for the Network Administrator and another one for the user APWeb s Account Profile Site Security page is accessed by clicking the Authentication button on the APWeb
80. is disabled Caution 7he steps on the following page will also automatically reset the default values for the IP Address and Subnet Mask To reset the user name and password to their default values 1 Flip the Service switch to the left to place it in Service mode FIG 41 TE 9X6 D svc LS OO d ee ON OFF FIG 41 Service switch in Service mode 2 Logon to the Admin Home page using the Admin user name and password default super and super From any page in the site click the Configuration link On the APWeb Configuration page click Reboot APWeb Wait approximately 20 to 30 seconds then flip the Service switch to the right to automatically reboot and return to normal functioning 6 Optional If you do not want to use the default values enter new user names and passwords by following the steps on page 71 7 Optional Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask see page 70 Opening a Telnet Session Important Before a Telnet session can be opened the Telnet option must be enabled under the Enable Disable Product Services options on the Administration page see page 74 A Telnet session for controlling the Octaire with BCS commands can be opened by clicking the Launch Telnet Session button on the Diagnostics page The button opens the PC s default terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal on Windows A Telnet session may also be launched outside of the APWeb ser
81. l 120 W per enclosure fully loaded Operational Temperature 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C Thermal Dissipation max 887 BTU hour Thermal Dissipation typical 409 BTU hour fully loaded enclosure Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Enclosure Dimensions Approximately 12 0 in 30 5 cm depth including connectors 18 9 in 48 0 cm width with mounting ears 17 4 in 44 2 cm width without mounting ears 6 95 in 17 65 cm height 4 RU Weight Approximately 20 lbs 9 07 kg per enclosure depending on configuration Approximately 24 Ibs 10 89 kg packaged for shipping External Control Options Note 7he Octaire has a fixed configuration that was set at the factory Octaire systems are controlled with either the control panel page 43 or externally with one of the following options NetLinx The Octaire is NetLinx compatible For specific control programming information contact your AMX representative Control Software Octaire systems can be controlled using AMX AutoPatch software e APControl 3 0 Control and scheduling e Uses serial port located on the primary enclosure s far right when viewed from the rear e Runs on a PC connected to the serial port e Download from the AMX AutoPatch CD e APWeb Server Control diagnostics and third party access e TCP IP port located on the primary enclosure s far right when viewed from the rear e Accessed through a TCP IP interface such as a web browser
82. l a strange odor coming from your AMX AutoPatch product turn it off immediately and call technical support For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AMX AutoPatch products Only use a fuse s with the correct fuse rating in your enclosure Make sure the power outlet is close to the product and easily accessible Make sure the product is on or attached to a stable surface Turn off equipment before linking pieces together unless otherwise specified in that product s documentation For safety and signal integrity use a grounded external power source and a grounded power connector To avoid shock or potential ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to equipment make sure you are properly grounded before touching components inside an AMX AutoPatch product Information et directives de s curit Importantes Veuillez vous conformer aux directives de s curit ci dessous lorsque vous installez et utilisez votre appareil AMX AutoPatch Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de l installation du fonctionnement ou de la r paration de votre appareil AMX AutoPatch veuillez consulter la documentation accompagnant l appareil e Lisez attentivement toutes les directives avant d installer et d utiliser les appareils AMX AutoPatch Le voltage doit tre appropri l appareil AMX AutoPatch Le
83. l is attached to the primary enclosure Note AMX AutoPatch software can also be used to control a system for more information see the AMX AutoPatch CD In addition AMX AutoPatch enclosures can be controlled using BCS Basic Control Structure commands transmitted through an external controller see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual available on the CD or at www amx com The Control Panel has an LCD a Function Key a Control Dial a Select Key a Cancel Key a Take Key Input and Output Keys and a Power Indicator The Control Dial and Select Key work together for scrolling through the menus displayed on the LCD to place the system into various modes the types of operations e g Change Mode or to access lists for control operations Once in the desired mode use the Input and Output Keys to select values and the Take Key to execute the operations some modes require using the Control Dial and Select Key to select values LCD Control Dial Input Keys INPUT 2 3 4 5 5 1 8 9 LJ LJ CTI s 4 omo 4 o m a n 25 IE LLLI
84. linking If straight through cable is used use it consistently between all enclosures in the system Crossover Cable Specifications e Wiring Wired to TIA EIA 568 A on one end and TIA EIA 568 B on the other end e Length Maximum length is 100 ft 30 5 m ap Caution Enclosures must be cabled correctly after linking To ensure that you are attaching the correct signal cables to the correct enclosure check the labels designating the signal type on the rear of the enclosure and the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide page 96 Linking Two Octaire Enclosures Link two Octaire enclosures together via the LINK RJ 45 ports using the provided crossover cable Link cable crossover or straight through Length of provided crossover cable 3 ft 0 9 m FIG 10 Link two Octaire enclosures with the provided cable or up to 100 ft 30 5 m apart dll H4 To link two Octaire enclosures l Insert one end of the crossover cable into the lower LINK port on the primary enclosure the one with the control panel 2 Insert the other end of the crossover cable into the upper LINK port on the secondary enclosure When power is applied the LINK connector LEDs illuminate indicating communication status between enclosures see FIG 12 on page 21 Linking Three or More Octaire Enclosures In a multi enclosure system link the Octaire enclosures together in a daisy chain via the LINK RJ 45 ports using the provided crosso
85. losures the upper set inputs is white and the lower set outputs is black For signal specifications for standard video ultra wideband video and sync video see the Signal Types amp Specifications chapter page 39 Video Types The available video types for the Octaire are Composite Ylc e Three component HDTV e RGBHV Signal Type Labels on Enclosures Important Be sure to attach the video cables to the correct enclosure Octaire enclosures are built and programmed at the factory to handle specific signal types This is especially important for enclosure systems that contain both ultra wideband and digital sync enclosures because the enclosures look the same but they do not support the same signal type The enclosures have labels designating the signal type on the rear of each enclosure e STD standard video supports composite signals or the Y or c components of Y c signals e UWB ultra wideband supports three component signals or the R G or B components of RGBHV signals e SYNC digital sync supports the H and V components of RGBHV signals dil mi Depending on the signal type e g component signals you may need to attach corresponding input and output connectors on more than one enclosure to route the entire signal For example FIG 13 shows three BNC cable connectors attached for routing a three component signal through Input 1 Follow the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide page 96 to ensure c
86. n The Software Version Screen appears Version number 4 Scroll the Control Dial to see additional Software Version information 5 Press the Cancel Key to return to the Setup Options submenu Or press the Function Key to return to the Function menu Default Virtual Matrix The factory default virtual matrix routing level for the Octaire is All Audio follow Video You have the option of changing the factory default virtual matrix for your system When you choose a new default virtual matrix the system will revert to that virtual matrix each time the system is powered up even if you changed the virtual matrix using the V Matrix list during normal operation The power must be cycled before the default virtual matrix changes are implemented If you want to immediately switch on the default matrix either change the current virtual matrix see page 48 or cycle the power The following example changes the default virtual matrix routing level from All to Audio To change the default virtual matrix routing level 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears Locate Setup Options by scrolling with the Control Dial Press the Select Key The Setup Options submenu appears 4 Scroll to Default VM Press the Select Key The Default VM list appears TE Current default virtual matrix 5 Scroll to Audio 6 Press the Select Ke
87. n appareil AMX AutoPatch Notices Copyright Notice AMX 2008 Rev A all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of AMX Copyright protection claimed extends to AMX hardware and software and includes all forms and matters copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or herein after granted including without limitation material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as icons screen display looks etc Reproduction or disassembly of embodied computer programs or algorithms is expressly prohibited No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Liability Notice While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication AMX assumes no responsibility for error or omissions No liability is assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice USFCC Notice The United States Federal Communications Commission in 47CFR 15 838 has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
88. nclosure apply power to the source and destination devices Unpacking The Octaire is shipped with one enclosure per shipping box The invoice is sent separately a packing list is attached to the outside of each box Each box contains the following items QO Enclosure Q 2 standard US power cords if shipped within the US Q Rack ears and screws Q Link cable provided with multi enclosure systems Q Other enclosure products as needed The documentation in the first box includes Q AMX AutoPatch Octaire Quick Start Guide Q AMX Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide L Custom label kit L Color rings for connectors to indicate type of video enclosure s Q AMX AutoPatch CD For orders comprising multiple enclosures the shipping boxes are marked as Chassis of where the first blank is the box number and the second blank is the total number of boxes in the shipment Unpacking Tips Q Before fully unpacking the enclosure s examine the shipping box es for any signs of damage If a box is partially crushed or any sides have been broken open notify the shipping agency immediately and contact your AMX representative see the warranty on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Q Once unpacking is complete closely check the physical condition of the enclosure Q Collect all documentation Note Please save the original shipping container and packing materials AMX is not responsible for damage caused by insufficient packing during re
89. nclosure quantity 1 supports a composite video signal e Standard video enclosures quantity 2 support a Y c signal Y in one and c in the other Ultra wideband enclosure quantity 3 supports a single component of a three component HDTV signal e Ultra wideband enclosures quantity 3 support an R G or B component of an RGBHV signal Digital sync enclosures quantity 2 support an HV sync signal H in one and V in the other Audio enclosure quantity 1 supports a stereo audio signal Because the video enclosures look identical it is crucial that they are cabled according to the labels on the rear and the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide see page 96 which is included in the shipment also see Linking Enclosures on page 19 Note On a multi enclosure system the primary enclosure is the one with a control panel and a TCP IP port and is the point of control for the system Octaire Features e Ultra Flat Response Certified bandwidth curve measured at a tight 3 dB Ultra wideband video bandwidth for UWB enclosures in any routing state including fully loaded averaging 600 MHz while maintaining 500 MHz at the ultra flat response certified minimum e High bandwidth linearity and low crosstalk Detection Assignment and Configuration DAC firmware that automatically recognizes and configures each enclosure sequences them and generates a united single feature soluti
90. ncreases down decreases or click the Mute button to mute unmute 5 Close the Audio Control dialog box 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 as necessary for additional outputs Adjusting Input Gain The purpose of Input Gain Control is to allow input source signals of varying amplitudes to be equalized before they are routed and the volume is adjusted Equalizing input signals provides a consistent reference for volume adjustments and eliminates jumps in audio level when routing a new input to an output Typical uses for input gain the nominal level of the signal from the source device include switching consumer and professional grade audio equipment whose levels can vary noticeably in the same matrix switcher Input gain adjustment is also used for equalizing amplitudes between balanced and unbalanced source inputs Caution We strongly recommend that input gain adjustments be made only by a qualified dealer or installer The input gain feature must be enabled see page 76 for use in APWeb After audio adjustments are made we recommend that you disable this feature so the user cannot change the settings the settings will remain in effect until audio is enabled again and new adjustments are made The following steps tell how to adjust input gain as part of the process of equalizing input levels To adjust input gain 1 From any page in the site click the Controller link The XBar launches 2 Check to be sure the VM is eith
91. ndividual signal specifications see the Signal Types amp Specifications chapter page 39 Environment Choose a clean dust free preferably air conditioned location Avoid areas with direct sunlight heat sources or high levels of EMI Electromagnetic Interference Chassis Accessibility Make sure the front and rear panels of the enclosure are accessible so that you can monitor the LED indicators Leaving adequate clearance at the rear will also allow for easier cabling and service Power The source s electrical outlet should be installed near the router easily accessible and properly grounded Power should come from a building branch circuit We recommend that a second independent branch be used for the second AC inlet feed to the enclosure see page 27 Use a minimum breaker current rating of 30 A for 110 V or 15 A for 230 V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power General Hazard Precautions These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations Elevated Operating Temperature The maximum rated ambient temperature for Octaire enclosures is 113 F 45 C All equipment should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature In a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
92. nectors Tip Cable up or down using the waterfall method to take advantage of the Service Access Spacing feature on the Octaire eo FIG 14 Fasten cables onto input and output BNC connectors er EL Wiring Stereo Audio Connectors 5 position terminal block The stereo audio connectors for the Octaire are pluggable 5 position terminal block For stereo audio signal specifications see the Signal Types amp Specifications chapter page 39 If full stereo is not required mono audio can be used wire either the left or right channel for all inputs and outputs Wiring Sources amp Destinations Source and destination devices will require either balanced differential or unbalanced single ended connections FIG 15 illustrates options for wiring between sources and input connectors and between output connectors and the destinations More than one option can be used in the same system For balanced and unbalanced wiring details see FIG 16 Source balanced Source balanced Source unbalanced Source Wired balanced Wired unbalanced Wired unbalanced Connections Octaire Stereo Connections T opo DUE Destination Connections Destination balanced Destination balanced Destination unbalanced Wired balanced Wired unbalanced Wired unbalanced FIG 15 Options for source to Octaire to destination 5 Term wiring Attaching Wires To attach stereo audio input and output wires 1 Unscrew the clamp
93. ning source and destination devices Additional Installation Options Additional installation tasks may include the following Q Setting a control panel password See the Control Panel Operations chapter page 62 O Labeling input and output keys See the Control Panel Operations chapter page 46 O Creating global presets See the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Linking Enclosures Important An Octaire Distribution Matrix is a fixed system Do not link an Octaire enclosure to another type of AMX AutoPatch enclosure or to another Octaire enclosure which is not part of its factory defined system Linking enclosures in a multi enclosure system allows control information to pass between them with the LINK RJ 45 ports providing consistent control speed In a multi enclosure Octaire system the enclosure with the control panel referred to as the primary enclosure receives control information from the control panel or an external controller and passes on relevant information to the other enclosures via the links as well as retrieving control requests for success failure from each of them ap Caution AMX AutoPatch systems can only be linked in their own isolated networks Link Cable Requirements Octaire enclosures link directly to each other via the two LINK ports RJ 45 at the lower right using the crossover cables that are provided Straight through cable can also be used for
94. nstead it will display whatever was in memory the last time it was running e Force VM Discovery Check this option to force APWeb to query the attached system for its VM routing level definitions and to replace any existing VMs in memory The default setting for this option is on When this option is off APWeb reuses the stored VM definitions upon bootup e Discover Hardware Devices Check this option for APWeb to query the attached system for its hardware devices The default setting for this option is off Since hardware information is not stored in memory it is lost when APWeb is shut down Be sure to check this option if you want the hardware information displayed on the Home page Customizing the Control Options APWeb s two options for controlling an AMX AutoPatch Routing System are the XBar Controller and custom macros switches that execute simultaneously Customizing the XBar The XBar displays the crosspoints for the input and output channels The three options for customizing the XBar are e Enabling audio control in the XBar e Setting the size of the XBar window e Setting the initial routing level VM for XBar control Enabling Audio Control If the system has audio volume and input gain controls are available from the XBar but must be enabled first from the Configuration page Important f the system does not have audio volume and input gain must not be enabled To enable audio control in the XBar 1 From
95. ntil all enclosures in the system are linked together according to the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide page 96 When power is applied the LINK connector LEDs illuminate indicating communication status between enclosures see FIG 12 LINK Connector LEDs The LINK RJ 45 connectors are 10Base T and have two LEDs that indicate communication status when the enclosure is linked and active Amber LED on link status is active Green LED blinks activity between enclosures d FIG 12 LINK RJ 45 connector LEDs Note The Status LED indicator directly above the DB 9 port on the enclosure s rear indicates system status Attaching Inputs amp Outputs Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the system Viewed from the rear of an Octaire enclosure the input connectors are in the center on the top with the output connectors directly below them Input and output connectors are numbered separately The numbers are above each connector and read left to right continuing on the next row of connectors The configuration of the system determines the number of connectors An Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide see page 96 is included with the primary enclosure to ensure correct routing The system is programmed to operate based on the guide Cabling Video Connectors All video connectors are BNC For the BNC connectors on Octaire enc
96. ny supplements or updates to the AMX SOFTWARE including without limitation any if any service packs or hot fixes provided to Licensee after the expiration of the ninety 90 day Limited Warranty period are not covered by any warranty or condition express implied or statutory LICENSEE REMEDIES AMX s entire liability and Licensee s exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement of the AMX Soft ware that does not meet AMX s Limited Warranty and which is returned to AMX in accordance with AMX s current return policy This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the AMX Software has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Any replace ment AMX Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer Outside the United States these remedies may not available NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL AMX BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS AMX SOFTWARE EVEN IF AMX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES BECAUSE SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITA TION MAY NOT APPLY TO LICENSEE U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The AMX Software is provided with RESTRIC
97. ocation Caution Even if the site security is turned on the BCS tunnel is not authenticated We strongly recommend that this service be turned off when not in use see page 74 Turning System Security Off The option to turn system security on and off is on the Account Profile Site Security page accessed by clicking the Authentication button on the Administration page To turn system security off 1 From any page in the site click the Administration link 2 Under Account Profile Site Security click Authentication The Account Profile Site Security page opens 3 Under Disable Site Security enter the Admin user name and password Admin default super and super 4 Click Turn Security Off System security is turned off To turn system security back on 1 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 above 2 Click Turn Security On System security is turned on Resetting the User Name amp Password If any of the client defined user names and passwords are lost the Service switch below the TCP IP RJ 45 connector can be used to reset them to the default values all values including those for the IP Address and Subnet Mask are reset in the process When the switch is flipped to the left it is set for normal functioning As long as security is turned on the default setting a password is required to access the APWeb server When the Service switch is flipped to the right FIG 41 it is set for Service mode and the APWeb server
98. ode reporting l Enter SERR 1 System responds with V Note f the power is cycled you will need to enable error code reporting again To turn off error code reporting 1 Enter SERR 0 Most Common System Error Codes Error Codes Name Meaning Troubleshooting Strategies Resend the command Check the Status LED on the rear of each One or more of the enclosures enclosure If any are red contact E01000A Enclosure in a multi enclosure system did Technical Support timeout error not acknowledge a control 2 operation command Check the power indicators Check the link connections between enclosures Resend the command Check the power indicators Enclos re The operation was not Check the link connections in EFF8002 timeout error Mois dud before the timer multi enclosure systems pirea Check that the command was sent using the correct routing level All Video or Audio Audio A volume or gain request was Resend the command on All or Audio E01DFFF i request error made on the Video routing level Resend the command The system did not receive the Check the sync cable connections Sync timeout vertical interval sync signal Check the Control Panel to verify that sync W010005 warning Note that the switch occurred is enabled see page 61 Denner arin syncintemal Check that the sync signal from the generator is being received by the system Troubleshooting E
99. odetect Auto detect SCROLL caes NUM Capture FIG 47 Display for i7v3 component 7 verbosity 3 101 xj Janet HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Die ol 3 sole es scri3v3 3 Communication Interfaces count interface 1 type BCS interface 2 type BCS interface 3 type detected mode RS232 port detected mode RS232 port detected 9600 8 1 N E NS 115200 8 1 N NE NS MCF5282 FEC Ethernet Controller Connected 0 00 33 auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS num Capture Print ech 7 FIG 48 Display for 13v3 component 3 verbosity 3 dil RN Appendix B Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics 100 Octaire Instruction Manual us EAM It s Your World Take Control 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 08 08 92008 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time
100. on e Switch any input to any or all outputs in any combination and disconnect any or all outputs Breakaway to route video audio or audio follow video Global presets Vertical interval synchronization of video signals e Dual power feeds and redundant power supplies e Standard RS 232 Service Access Spacing twice the space between connectors making BNC cable connections easy e Standard Warranty see warranty at www amx com or on the AMX AutoPatch CD 24 hour technical support Octaire Control Features In addition to the front control panel standard with all Octaire systems which is mounted on the primary enclosure several control options are available Multiple control methods can be used on the same system e NetLinx compatible and supports Device Discovery for specific control programming information contact your AMX representative e APControl 3 0 software free with all systems e APWeb TCP IP control e Supports AMX AutoPatch s simple BCS Basic Control Structure serial control protocol e Supports AMX AutoPatch s XNNet protocol Supports third party controllers BCS is sent as ASCII characters through the RS 232 port Important Device Discovery functionality beacon response will only function properly if the NetLinx master is connected to the RS 232 control port on the primary enclosure the one with the control panel The RS 232 ports on the secondary enclosures are intended f
101. onnections and on wiring sources and destinations see Attaching Inputs amp Outputs on page 21 Stereo Audio Stereo Audio Signal Specifications Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz t1 dB THD Noise f 1 kHz Vin 2 dBu 0 0396 f 1 kHz Vin 10 to 10 dBu 0 196 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 14 dBu lt 100 dB Channel Separation f 1 kHz Vin 14 dBu gt 90 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 14 dBu gt 83 dB CMRR 20 Hz to 20 kHz gt 75 dB Input Level max Balanced 14 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Input Gain Control panel or 10 dB Adjustment Range digital serial control adjustment Output Level max Balanced 14 dBu Output Impedance Unbalanced 50 ohms Balanced 100 ohms Output Volume Control Adjustment Range digital Control panel or serial control adjustment 10 dB to 70 dB mute CMRR 20 Hz to 20 kHz gt 75 dB Type Balanced or unbalanced Connectors Pluggable 5 position terminal block The total of input gain plus output gain cannot exceed 10 dB AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Signal Types amp Specifications 42 Octaire Instruction Manual Octaire Control Panel Operation Overview The Octaire Control Panel standard on all systems is used for controlling the system s switches and system attributes In multi enclosure systems the Control Pane
102. ontrol programming information contact your AMX representative APControl 3 0 Install and open the program from the AMX AutoPatch CD if your account has the required permissions the program can be downloaded from www amx com For APControl to control the Octaire the configuration must be manually entered and must match the actual Octaire configuration From the APControl Launchbar menu select System New select Heritage System Next select Manual Configuration Entry Next enter Add VM information Next and finish the Wizard instructions Terminal emulation Open the program e g HyperTerminal select the COM port and set the settings to match the Octaire serial port settings baud rate 9600 data bits 8 stop bit 1 and parity and flow control none Click OK A short splash screen appears Enter BCS Basic Control Structure commands For information on BCS commands see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com 5 Execute a test switch to ensure the Octaire is working properly see page 30 Executing a Test Switch Device Discovery functionality beacon response will only function properly if the NetLinx master is connected to the RS 232 control port on the primary enclosure the one with the control panel Serial Communication Settings When controlling the system with a serial controller use serial communication software and make sure the baud rate is set at 9600 The
103. or single enclosure diagnostic information and system firmware upgrades Features and specifications described in this document are subject to change without notice es EL Front View A front control panel is standard with each system and is mounted on the primary enclosure The panel is used for controlling the system s switches and system attributes For complete control panel information see the Control Panel chapter on page 43 LCD Control Dial Input Keys INPUT 8 9 w n 15 D LL C LICIA LJCA 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 CO G A E i LJL 40 ao 2 s 4 s s a 8 C L1 ONEN TME 51 59 5 s 65 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 8 E LJ PICICILI LILI J LaL OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 8 9 v n m B Hu 1 16 LNL LA EN L L 17 s 19 m n 2 B MW 25 26 7 m n m s 2 CECI AOL ED CJ CJ C LH a 4 5 o s o no s o mo 2 43 4 45 e d 4 C 52 53 54 55 5 587 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 CO AUTOPATCH ram spp Cot ILE LL C LJ RE 9 Function Key Take Key Le Output Keys Cancel Key Select Key Power Indicator FIG 2 Front view o
104. ore continuing dos NN d Control Keys amp Dial continued Take Key The Take Key functions much like the Enter Key on a computer keyboard Pressing the Take Key instructs the system to execute or disconnect a switch Prior to pressing the Take Key the individual operation component s are selected by pressing the appropriate key s Control Dial The Control Dial scrolls through menu options and adjusts values such as volume The Control Dial is used in conjunction with the Select Key to choose commands and values on the LCD and change routing levels between AII audio follow video Video and Audio Input amp Output Keys Input and Output Keys correspond to the input and output connections on the rear of the enclosure These keys are used to select the inputs and outputs for routing source signals to destination devices as well as for status and audio operations Input Keys are also used for locking and unlocking the Control Panel When an Input or Output Key is pressed the channel name e g Output 3 O_Ch 0003 displays on the LCD Hold the key down to display the name longer The color of the Input and Output Keys indicate availability or selection e Blue key indicates the input or output can be selected as part of the current operation e White or flashing white key indicates an input or output has been selected and that further action is required to complete the operation When verifying Status the key correspon
105. orrect routing Y Pb Pr Enclosure 1 Enclosure 2 Enclosure 3 Installing Color Bands for Signal Types Before attaching input and output video cables we recommend installing the applicable color band a set of colored bands ship with the system on the first input BNC connector of each enclosure The color bands help to easily identify the signal type supported by each enclosure when attaching input and output cables and when linking multiple enclosure systems For the signal type to colored band correspondence see the table below Signal Type Color of Band RGB UWB Y Pb Pr UWB Y c STD Composite STD R Red Y Green Y Yellow V Yellow G Green Pb Blue C Black B Blue Pr Red HV SYNC H White V Black Connecting Video Cables Before connecting all input and output video cables and if applicable wires for stereo attach the cables and wires for the first source and first destination devices only and execute a test switch see page 30 When the test switch is successful attach the rest of the input and output cables and wires Tip Using lacer bars or some other type of cable management system lessens the strain from cable weight on the connectors and makes servicing the Octaire easier To connect video inputs and outputs l Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors FIG 14 Service Access Spacing between con
106. orted for the all components setting The commands scr or scri0v will access the lowest level of detail verbosity for all components The command scri v will display higher levels of detail depending on the values entered for the verbosity settings Note The all components setting 0 will display the lowest level of detail no matter which verbosity setting is used Component Settings Detailed information for a single system component can be specified by using its identity 1 number setting 10 through i 4 and i7 in the following table The all components setting 10 will display the lowest level of detail no matter which verbosity setting is used Component Identity Number Setting All Components i0 Enclosure il Storage Blocks i2 Communication Interfaces i3 Hardware amp Boards i4 System Sensors i7 Tip The information in the above table is displayed when you enter scr or scri0vi General Rules for Octaire Diagnostic Commands e Inamult enclosure system the splash screen displays information only for the enclosure that is connected directly to the PC e Ifthe verbosity setting is omitted the verbosity level will be the lowest v0 e The component setting must be included otherwise entering any of the verbosity settings alone will result in a display equivalent to i0v0 e If both settings are omitted during a query scr the information displayed will be at the lowest verbosi
107. ow Flip appropriate VIS toggle switches From external sync source OD DAS zs U FIG 24 Sync signal routed to multiple enclosures 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the Sync In connector on the second enclosure 4 For all additional video enclosures cable the Sync Out connectors to the Sync In connectors 5 Flip the appropriate VIS toggle switches on each enclosure to the left for on and right for off according to the information provided below VIS Toggle Switches The VIS toggle switches on the rear of the primary enclosure must be set to agree with the type of signal used for Vertical Interval Sync On any secondary enclosure s the TTL toggle switch is the only VIS switch set to on Note The top toggle switch labeled SVC is the Service switch page 36 This switch must be set to the right for normal operation T D 75 Q Termination CD BB 4 BB Blackburst on N lt 4 INV Inverted set to off at all times N CD JTTL 4 TT Transistor Transistor Logic ON OFF Se d FIG 25 VIS toggle switches Primary Enclosure The setting for the VIS toggle switch on the primary enclosure the one with the control panel depends on the type of external sync source e If the exte
108. predefined sets of switches that can easily be executed at one time The Octaire Control Panel supports up to 64 global presets A global preset number can be assigned to a routing state during runtime and stored by the system allowing you to replicate an entire system state The system state includes audio volume gain settings and all signal routings That system state can be restored at any time by selecting the assigned global preset number Global presets can be defined or recalled using either the Octaire Control Panel or BCS commands interchangeably Defining Global Presets A global preset is a snapshot of an entire system s state which enables that system state to be recalled at a later time Before defining a Global Preset route the system to the desired state including audio settings if applicable All 64 global preset numbers are displayed in the Global Preset submenu even if not defined Be aware that there is no indication to distinguish a Global Preset number that has been assigned to a routing state from an undefined Global Preset Caution We strongly recommend keeping track of the number and the system state routing used for each global preset If a previously used number is assigned to another system state using either the Octaire Control Panel or BCS commands the former state will be automatically overwritten The example below defines Global Preset 3 and the example on the next page executes Global Preset 3 Important
109. puts currently receiving the input s signal An output can only be connected to one input source therefore verifying the status of an output will illuminate only the one input that is currently routed to it The status of inputs or outputs can be checked using the Octaire Control Panel Once the Control Panel is in Status Mode inputs and outputs can be selected by pressing the corresponding Input and Output Keys without changing the routing state The panel stays in Status Mode until the Function Key is pressed To verify signal status on a different routing level see Changing Virtual Matrices Routing Levels on page 48 To verify the status of a signal 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Locate Status by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 Press the Select Key The system is in Status Mode all available Input and Output Keys turn blue Routing level 4 Press the Input Key that corresponds to the input you want to check The selected Input Key turns white and any Output Keys receiving the input signal also turn white Or press the Output Key that corresponds to the output you want to check The selected Output Key turns white and any Input Key routed to it also turns white 5 Select another signal to verify Or press the Function Key to return to the Function menu Defining amp Executing Global Presets Global presets are
110. re s CPU to a LAN or to a network card in a PC Launch a browser on your PC Type http 192 168 0 251 the default APWeb IP address in the address bar of the browser and press Enter The Enter Network Password dialog box opens Enter Network Password 21 x gt Please type your user name and password Site 192 168 0 251 Realm APWeb User Name Password Save this password in your password list Cancel Note f the Enter Network Password dialog box does not open see page 93 for troubleshooting strategies 4 Enter the case sensitive default admin user name super 5 Enter the case sensitive default admin password super 6 Click OK APWeb opens to the Home page for the Network Administrator The user s Home page has limited access and can be opened by entering the default user name and password of none and none i e the character string n o n e Overview of the Admin Home Page APWeb s Admin Home page has links for complete site access while the links on the user s Home page are limited to control access The Admin Home page displays information on the system s routing levels referred to as virtual matrices or VMs on APWeb and the number of currently defined macros defined in APWeb It also displays information regarding the discovery of hardware devices during bootup if this feature is enabled HOME CONTROLLER Current System VM Configurations 3 EXECUTE MACRO CREATE MACRO DEF
111. responds When all of the entered characters appear in HyperTerminal the command has been successfully executed The test switch below routes Input 1 to Output 1 To switch both video and audio signals enter LO as in the example following To switch video only enter L1 or to switch audio only enter L2 To execute the test switch 1 Enter the following BCS command line CLOI101T 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 For a complete list of BCS commands and responses see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com Troubleshooting If the test switch did not execute correctly Q Check the power indicator on the front of the enclosure If it is not illuminated check the power cords Q Verify the status of the test switch If using BCS commands enter SLOO1T If SLOO1T 1 appears the test switch is routed correctly the system established a connection between the specified input and output connectors within the enclosure Q Check all link and signal connections on the rear of the enclosure s to make sure everything is physically set up correctly Q Check all power switches on source and destination devices to make sure they are all on Q Isolate source and destination equipment
112. rnal sync source is a Blackburst generator or NTSC composite video set the BB Blackburst switch to on be sure the TTL switch is off e Ifthe external sync signal is a TTL composite sync input set the TTL switch to on be sure the BB switch is off Note f you need to provide a 75 ohm load for the external source set the 75 ohm switch on the primary enclosure to on to provide the load When the 75 ohm switch is off the input is terminated at high impedance modos md Secondary Enclosure s e Set the TTL switch to on be sure the BB switch is off Important The NV Inverted toggle switch must be set to off at all times To set the VIS toggle switches 1 Using a small screwdriver or paper clip toggle each video enclosure s DIP switch according to the information provided on the previous page Important After the VIS toggle switches are set the system must be enabled from the control panel to handle VIS switching 2 Enable the system for the VIS switching according to the directions in the Setup Options section on page 59 Connecting to the APWeb Server The APWeb server delivers HTML pages and Java applets which allow for remote control and diagnostics of an AMX AutoPatch Routing System using PC based Internet browsing software In addition one of the pages opens a Telnet server providing a standard terminal interface for entering AMX AutoPatch BCS Basic Control Structur
113. rror codes can appear either on the control panel s LCD or in a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal When you are using a control panel one of the most common troubleshooting strategies is to resend the command to see if the error was simply a timeout error When you are using BCS commands one common troubleshooting strategy is to enter the command again Often the command has simply been entered incorrectly e g omitting an output in a Change command In other cases the command has specified a value that is not valid e g entering a decibel value in an adjust volume command that is outside the volume range for the audio signal If the error code persists after correcting and resending the command contact technical support see page 31 Octaire Control Panel Operation 66 Octaire Instruction Manual APWeb Initial Setup by Network Admin Overview Applicability Notice The APWeb information in this manual covers APWeb Version 1 4 0 The version number is in the upper right on the Home page The APWeb server delivers HTML pages and Java applets which allow for remote control and diagnostics of an AMX AutoPatch Routing System using PC based Internet browsing software In addition one of the pages opens a Telnet server providing a standard terminal interface for entering AMX AutoPatch BCS Basic Control Structure commands The primary enclosure the one with the control panel on the Octaire system is conn
114. s e Blue crosspoint blue indicates that there is no active signal click to route the signal the crosspoint will remain blue if the switch is not completed e Red crosspoint red indicates an actively routed signal click to disconnect the signal e Cursor over crosspoint move over I O pairs to display channel numbers ee i E To execute or disconnect switches 1 From any page in the site click the Controller link The XBar launches 2 Optional to change the routing level Click the VM title block in the upper left corner The VM Selection Pad dialog box opens From the VM list select the new VM Close the VM Selection Pad EM Selection Pad Select VM routing level from list M 64 inputs x 64 outputs L Display full names Update Status 0 Java Applet Window 3 Click a blue inactive crosspoint to execute a switch The blue crosspoint image turns red as the switch is routed Or Click a red active crosspoint to disconnect a switch The red crosspoint image turns blue as the switch is disconnected Tip To select or unselect consecutive crosspoints hold down the Control key and move the mouse across the desired crosspoints do not hold down any of the mouse buttons When the XBar is used simultaneously by multiple users or when other control options such as control panels or external serial controllers are also being used system status can be updated from the VM Select
115. s appareils AMX AutoPatch ne contiennent aucune pi ce r parable par l usager la r paration ne doit tre effectu e que par du personnel qualifi e Side la fum e ou une odeur trange se d gagent d un appareil AMX AutoPatch fermez le imm diatement et appelez le Service de soutien technique Veillez ce que tous les blocs d alimentation des appareils dot s de blocs d alimentation multiples dans chaque unit soient allum s simultan ment Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX AutoPatch sous tension e Placez uniquement des fusibles de calibre exact dans les bo tiers Veillez ce que la prise de courant soit proche de l appareil et facile d acc s Veillez ce que votre appareil AMX AutoPatch soit install sur une surface stable ou qu il y soit fermement maintenu e Fermez toutes les composantes de l quipement avant de relier des pi ces moins d indication contraire fournie dans la documentation de l appareil Par mesure de s curit et pour la qualit des signaux servez vous d une source d alimentation externe mise la terre et d un connect d alimentation mis la terre Pour viter les chocs ou les dommages ventuels caus s l quipement par une d charge lectrostatique veillez ce le dispositif oit bien reli la terre avant de toucher les composantes se trouvant l int rieur d u
116. s on the audio connector 2 Insert the wires and firmly re tighten the clamps to make secure connections For balanced audio wire placement see the left wiring diagram in FIG 16 For unbalanced audio wire placement see the right wiring diagram in FIG 16 um na D 3 3 o6 FIG 16 Balanced audio Unbalanced audio Right Note For stereo audio signals using twisted pair wire connect the shield ground only at one end recommend receiving end to minimize low frequency noise mold ils Attaching External Control Note The Octaire has a fixed configuration that was programmed at the factory The Octaire can be controlled externally by attaching a control device that uses one of the communication protocols listed below e BCS Basic Control Structure ASCII sent over a null modem serial cable via RS 232 e XNNet AMX AutoPatch protocol via RS 232 e TCP IP See Connecting to the APWeb Server on page 35 In a multi enclosure Octaire system only the primary enclosure with control panel is enabled for external control via the serial port or TCP IP port Serial ports on secondary enclosures are primarily intended for single enclosure diagnostic information and system firmware upgrades Control Options The communication protocols listed above are used for these control options NetLinx AMX AutoPatch distribution matrices are NetLinx compatible and support Device Discovery For specific control programming in
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118. ses BCS commands are issued via a terminal emulation program such as Windows HyperTerminal For information on BCS commands see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com Third Party Controllers Serial Third party controllers connect to the serial port DB 9 on the right rear of the primary enclosure If using a third party controller see the controller documentation for setup and operating instructions LC Connecting Serial Controllers An external serial controller is any device that can send and receive ASCII code over an RS 232 null modem serial cable attached to the serial port DB 9 on the right rear of the primary enclosure PCs are common serial controllers Once a PC is attached to the Octaire the system can be controlled by running APControl software on the attached PC see the AMX AutoPatch CD The system can also be controlled by entering BCS commands into a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal For information on BCS commands see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com PC Requirements for APControl 3 0 Q Windows XP Professional or Windows 20009 Q Java Runtime Environment JRE v1 4 2 or the latest version Q Minimum Hardware 166 MHz 128 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 800x600 display Q Recommended Hardware 2 0 GHz 512 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 1280x1024 display
119. settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other Octaire settings are baud rate 9600 data bits 8 stop bit 1 and parity and flow control none LR Applying Power amp Startup Two standard US power cords for the redundant power supplies are provided for installations within the US Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacle also listed on page 13 Always use an earth grounded power cord system with an Octaire system The source electrical outlet should be installed near the Octaire easily accessible and properly grounded Power should come from a building branch circuit We strongly recommend using a dedicated line for the system s power Use a minimum breaker current rating of 30 A for 110 V or 15 A for 230 V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power Complete Power Redundancy Setup For proper redundant operations both power supplies must be powered at all times To take full advantage of the dual power feeds and redundant power supplies on the Octaire we recommend cabling the primary upper Octaire power feed s via a power strip to an outlet connected to one circuit breaker and the redundant lower power feed s via a power strip to an outlet connected to a second circuit breaker see FIG 19 Note We recommend at
120. submenu Press the Function Key to return to the Function menu Note Status is not invalidated by global presets Adjusting Audio If your Octaire system routes audio the control panel supports volume control and adjustments may be made at any time during normal operation Audio adjustments are made in real time as the Control Dial is turned and remain in effect until changed The Adjust Volume Screen displays the current volume setting and the range available for the specific audio output signal that has been selected for adjustment The Adjust Input Gain Screen displays the current gain setting and the range available for the specific audio input signal that has been selected for adjustment For more information on audio signals and specifications see the Signal Types chapter on page 39 When audio is adjusted for a source or destination switching on All the adjustment remains in effect for that source or destination when it is switched on Audio and vice versa Important For Octaire systems the total through system gain the amount of input gain plus the amount of output gain specified for any input output routing path cannot exceed 10 dBr If you enter a volume gain command that exceeds 10 dBr when it is combined with the gain of an input the command will be accepted and will be indicated in status results but will not result in an audible difference of more than 10 dBr When the panel is placed in any of the Au
121. t Key The system is in Input Gain Mode the available Input Keys turn blue and all Output Keys are turned off 7 Press the Input Key that corresponds to the source that was routed in Step 1 The Adjust Input Gain Screen appears displaying the gain range of the audio signal and the current gain setting Current gain setting we PT E 8 Adjust the input gain by scrolling with the Control Dial The gain audibly adjusts as you scrolling the Control Dial 9 Repeat Steps 1 through 8 as necessary for additional sources inputs that will be routed to the same destination output Locking amp Unlocking Locking the Octaire Control Panel prohibits access to the system and can prevent accidental switching While the panel is locked BCS command s still work however they cannot be used to unlock the panel The panel remains locked if the power is cycled The password used to lock and unlock the panel consists of a sequence of five input keys The factory default password is the first five Input Keys 1 2 3 4 5 A new password can be set using any combination of five keys from Input 1 through Input 8 Important We strongly recommend recording passwords in a secure place the Octaire system cannot retrieve a lost password If the password is lost while the system is locked contact technical support see page 31 Locking the Control Panel If you enter the wrong password while
122. t the Octaire enclosure directly to a network card in a computer The cable must be wired to TIA EIA specification TIA EIA 568 B on one end and TIA EIA 568 A on the other end C LAN Connection A straight through RJ 45 cable is required to connect the Octaire enclosure to a LAN The cable must be wired to TIA EIA specification TIA EIA 568 A To connect the Octaire system to a LAN or to a PC 1 Complete the installation of the Octaire system page 17 do not apply power until Step 4 below 2 Insert one end of the straight through RJ 45 cable into a network NIC card on a PC or an active LAN connection 3 Insert the other end of the straight through cable into the TCP IP port on the Octaire enclosure Ethernet link connector Cable from active LAN or NIC card on PC Ic D C6 FIG 29 Fasten the Ethernet link connector 4 Apply power to the Octaire enclosure s according to the directions on page 27 5 Check the indicator LEDs page 28 6 Allow 20 to 60 seconds for the server to discover the system 7 Complete the installation by testing the connection To test the connection and for complete instructions on APWeb server setup and operation see the APWeb Initial Setup by System Admin chapter page 67 ion amp Setup Signal Types amp Specifications The Octaire Distribution Matrix is a fixed system i e containing a single video type with
123. taching all power cords to surge protectors and or AC line conditioners Circuit Breaker 1 Circuit Breaker 2 Primary Power Feed Redundant Power Feed FIG 19 Power setup for complete redundancy Power Up Sequence To apply power 1 Attach the first source device and the first destination device see page 21 Attaching Inputs amp Outputs Depending on the signal type e g component signals you may need to attach multiple input and output connectors Do not apply power to the source and destination devices until Step 7 dil HK 2 Optional Attach an external controller see page 24 Attaching External Control 3 Plug power cords into the power receptacles on the enclosure repeat for additional enclosures in multi enclosure systems Press the I side of both power switches on each enclosure FIG 20 Power receptacles FIG 20 Plug power cords into power receptacles 4 Plug the other end of each power cord into a power strip that is turned off we recommend using a 30 A power strip 5 Turn on the power strip and wait 30 seconds The Power indicator on the front of the panel illuminates green both redundant power supplies are working If only one power supply is working the Power indicator will illuminate red check power connections and switches 6 Optional Apply power to th
124. te You can toggle the non flashing white keys between the selected white and unselected blue state before pressing the Take Key For an example see FIG 31 on page 44 In an execute switch command either an input or an output can be selected first To switch to multiple outputs the Input Key must be selected first With the Octaire Control Panel you can select and unselect Input and Output Keys to modify the switch as long as the keys are not flashing Once satisfied with the switch selections press the Take Key to execute it Or if not satisfied with the selections press the Cancel Key and start over For new installations we recommend executing a test switch to verify the system is working correctly before attaching all inputs and outputs To execute a test switch attach the first input source and first output destination and then complete the directions below Depending on the signal type e g component signals you may need to attach multiple input and output connectors For more information on test switches see the Installation amp Setup chapter page 30 The directions below switch Input 1 to Output 1 on the currently selected routing level To execute a test switch l Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Press the Select Key to choose Change The system is in Change Mode the available Input and Output Keys turn blue Routing level 3 Press Input Ke
125. than one input and output for a signal e g a Y c signal will be routed over a BNC connector on the enclosure that routes Y and over a BNC connector on the enclosure that routes c The following test switch routes Input 1 to Output 1 on Level 0 To send a test BCS command 1 From any page in the site click the Diagnostics link 2 Enter CLOI101T Change Level 0 Input 1 to Output 1 Take in the BCS string field 3 Click Send The system response for the command displays directly under the BCS string field When the exact command that was entered appears the command has been successfully executed Customizing the Site The APWeb site can be customized in several different ways This section covers customizing the site name access to product services and bootup operations Customizing the control options is covered in the next section see page 76 Customizing the Site Name The site name for the APWeb server can be customized at the APWeb Configuration page Customizing the site name can be especially useful when accessing multiple AMX AutoPatch Routing Systems from multiple APWeb servers on one PC To customize the site name 1 From any page in the site click the Configuration link 2 Under Set APWeb Site Name enter the new name 36 character limit 3 Click Apply The new name appears at the top of all the pages within APWeb Enabling Disabling Product Services APWeb can be customized for additional access
126. turn shipment to the factory Shipping boxes are available contact your AMX representative for details Rack Installation amp System Setup Octaire Distribution Matrix enclosures fit in a standard EIA 19 in 48 26 cm rack rack ears are provided Important 7he system requires at least one empty rack unit above and below the enclosure to allow adequate airflow three empty rack units are recommended Required items for rack installation Q Enclosure s Q Rack ears Standard EIA 19 in 48 26 cm rack Screwdriver Screws that fit your rack for mounting the enclosure s Power cords 2 per enclosure D DOUDOU Link cables provided with multi enclosure systems O Surge protectors recommended Optional items for rack installation Q PC or laptop computer with a null modem cable for communication with the Octaire via the RS 232 serial port on the primary enclosure Installation Recommendations Q Write the serial number for each enclosure located on the rear next to the power receptacles in an easily accessible location before installing the Octaire in a rack Q Use earth grounded power cords system with the Octaire Q Attach all power cords see FIG 19 on page 27 to surge protector s and or AC line conditioner s C Apply power to the Octaire enclosure s before applying power to its source and destination devices Installation Procedure A flow chart showing the installation sequence is in FIG 7 The procedur
127. ty level for all components 10v0 At system boot the information for an scrilv0 command is displayed To access the lowest level of verbosity for all components 1 Enter scr or scri0v 4 any verbosity setting To access a specific level of verbosity for a specific component 2 Enter scri v where the first is the component identity setting and the second is the verbosity setting either may be specified first All combinations are valid except for v3i0 which is not supported 3 Enter to send the command Example scrv3i7 or scri7v3 displays the highest level of detail for the system sensors Splash Screen Examples Following are three examples of splash screen information that could display when different verbosity component settings are specified Depending on the amount of detail provided you may need to scroll to see the entire display 101 xj Janet HyperTerminal File Edit View Cal Transfer Help Dl 23 sole es scri7vi 7 System Sensors detected center board sensors detected Print ech Z Connected 0 00 33 Auto detect autodetect SCROLL Cars num Capture FIG 46 Display for i7v1 component 7 verbosity 1 lo x Janet HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help l al3 alal enl Seri7v3l 7 System Sensors detected center board sensors detected temp 1 30 5c temp 2 32 0c Print ech 7 Connected 0 00 33 aut
128. unction menu To un mute an output while in Mute Mode 1 Press the muted white Output Key The output is un muted and the Output Key turns blue Adjusting Input Gain The purpose of Input Gain Control is to allow input source signals of varying amplitudes to be equalized before they are routed and the volume is adjusted Equalizing input signals provides a consistent reference for volume adjustments and eliminates jumps when routing between different inputs Typical uses for input gain the nominal level of the signal from the source device include switching consumer and professional grade audio equipment whose levels can vary noticeably in the same matrix switcher Input gain adjustment is also used for equalizing amplitudes between balanced and unbalanced source inputs Caution We strongly recommend that input gain adjustments be made only by a qualified dealer or installer The following steps tell how to adjust input gain as part of the process of equalizing input levels To adjust input gain 1 Route the source input to be adjusted to the destination output see page 47 Note Audio adjustments can be made without routing the switch 2 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears Locate Adjust Audio by scrolling with the Control Dial Press the Select Key to enter the selection The Adjust Audio submenu appears 5 Scroll the Control Dial to Input Gain 6 Press the Selec
129. use will be processed under the Non Warranty Repair Policy AMX will continue to provide Warranty Repair Services for products discontinued or replaced by a Product Discontinuance Notice Non Warranty Repair Policy Products that do not qualify to be repaired under the Warranty Repair Policy due to age of the product or Condition of the product may be repaired utilizing this service The AMX Authorized Partner must contact AMX Technical Support to validate the failure before pursuing this service Non warranty repair is a billable service Products repaired under this policy will carry a ninety 90 day warranty on material and labor AMX will notify the AMX Authorized Partner with the cost of repair if cost is greater than the Standard Repair Fee within five 5 days of receipt The AMX Authorized Partner must provide a Purchase Order or credit card number within five 5 days of notification or the product will be returned to the AMX Authorized Partner The AMX Authorized Partner will be responsible for in bound and out bound freight expenses Products will be repaired within ten 10 business days after AMX Authorized Partner approval is obtained Non repairable products will be returned to the AMX Authorized Partner with an explanation See AMX Non Warranty Repair Price List for minimum and Standard Repair Fees and policies Software License and Warranty Agreement LICENSE GRANT AMX grants to Licensee the non exclusive right to u
130. ver as a direct connection by specifying the correct IP address and port number Note 7he Diagnostics page also allows you to enter a test BCS Basic Control Structure command see page 73 and view Communication Statistics Since only one client at a time can initiate a Telnet session other clients who try to use Telnet or the XBar Controller will be notified that they cannot control the system until the initial session is closed When site security is turned on the default setting the Admin user name and password are required to log into this service To open a Telnet session 1 From any page in the site click the Diagnostics link 2 Click Launch Telnet Session to open your terminal emulation program 3 Enter your APWeb Admin user name and password The program is ready to accept BCS commands diclo AME Executing amp Disconnecting Switches APWeb s two control points for executing and disconnecting switches on an AMX AutoPatch Routing System are the crosspoints on the XBar Controller see below and the macros on the Execute Macro page see page 85 Executing amp Disconnecting Switches on the XBar The XBar Controller is a graphic interface control panel that executes switches on an AMX AutoPatch Routing System The XBar can control specific parts of the system through routing levels which are referred to as VMs virtual matrices For example the XBar can switch audio follow video signals on one VM video on another
131. ver cables Each video enclosure has a label that designates the signal type on the rear e STD standard video supports composite signals or the Y or c components of Y c signals e UWB ultra wideband supports three component signals or the R G or B components of RGBHV signals e SYNC digital sync supports the H or V components of RGBHV signals Start with the primary enclosure the one with the control panel for the first video component type e g R for RGBHV Secondary enclosures of the same signal type e g G and B or H and V are interchangeable Link the remaining enclosures according to the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide see page 96 and to the signal type labels on the rear of the enclosures The audio enclosure is always last Link cable crossover or straight through be consistent Length of provided crossover cables 3 ft 0 9 m X 1 k TOTO TOTO TOIT X 1 x X FIG 11 Use the LINK ports to link enclosures with the provided cable or up to 100 ft 30 5 m apart To link three or more Octaire enclosures 1 Insert one end of the crossover cable into the lower LINK port on the primary enclosure the one with the control panel 2 Insert the other end of the crossover cable into the upper LINK port on the second enclosure 3 For each additional enclosure in the system attach crossover cables connecting from one enclosure s LINK port to the next u
132. y The display returns to the top of the Setup Options submenu 7 Cycle power to implement Audio as the default virtual matrix Or change the virtual matrix see page 48 to immediately perform operations on the new default virtual matrix without cycling power The next time power is cycled Audio will be implemented as the default virtual matrix Vertical Interval Sync VIS Config The system must be configured with the Control Panel before it is capable of switching vertical interval sync signals For instructions on connecting VIS cables to enclosure s see page 32 in the Installation amp Setup chapter After attaching the cables to the connectors and setting the VIS toggle switches on the CPU enable VIS using the following steps To enable VIS 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Locate Setup Options by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 Press the Select Key The Setup Options submenu appears Locate VIS Config by scrolling with the Control Dial 4 Press the Select Key The VIS status displays 5 Use the Control Dial to change setting to VIS Enabled if setting is on VIS Disabled Press the Select Key to choose VIS Enabled If the enabling request is successful the LCD returns to the Setup Options submenu If the enabling request fails the LCD will display
133. y 1 Input Key 1 flashes indicating that it is ready to switch Any outputs currently connected to Input 1 will turn white 4 Press Output Key 1 Output Key 1 illuminates indicating that it is ready to accept the switch 5 Press the Take Key Input 1 switches to Output 1 and the keys turn blue The panel remains in Change Mode until the Function Key is pressed dU EE Changing Virtual Matrices Routing Levels The Octaire system supports three routing levels virtual matrices for switching signals All Audio follow Video Video and Audio Occasionally you may need to execute switches or perform other operations using a routing level other than the current one The directions below give the steps to change from routing signals on All to routing on Audio To change the virtual matrix routing level A Current routing level Newly selected level 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Locate Virtual Matrix by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 Press the Select Key The V Matrix list appears 4 Scroll the Control Dial to Audio 5 Press the Select Key to enter your selection The display returns to the top of the V Matrix submenu Audio becomes the new routing level used for all operations 6 Press the Function Key to return to the Function menu The system is ready to perform operations on

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