Extron Electronics Ultra Series Manual

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Introduction, cont’d

CrossPoint / MAV Matrix Switchers • Introduction

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Operational ﬂexibility — Operationssuchasinput/outputselection,settingof

presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel

or via the Ethernet or serial link. The serial links allow remote control via a

PCorcontrolsystem.TheEthernetlinkallowsmultipleremotelinkswith

two levels of password protection.

• Front Panel Controller — The front panel controller supports input and

outputselection,I/Ogrouping,presetcreationandselection,RGBdelay,

and audio gain and attenuation and volume control (audio models). The

front panel features illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or

graphics.

• Windows-based control program — For serial port or Ethernet remote

controlfromaPC,theExtronWindows-basedcontrolsoftwareprovides

agraphicalinterfaceanddrag-and-drop/point-and-clickoperation.The

Windows-based control program also has an emulation mode that lets you

create a switcher conﬁguration ﬁle at the home ofﬁce and then download it

for use by the switcher on site.

• Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) — The remote control protocol uses Extron’s

SISforeasyprogrammingandoperation.

• Remote control panels and keypads — The matrix switchers are remote

controllable,usingtheoptionalMKP2000andMKP3000remotecontrol

keypads. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile

buttonsforquickselection.EachMKPcanbeusedforinput-to-output

switching,one-touchswitchingforaparticularoutput.TheMKP3000also

can be used for selection of global presets.

Upgradeable ﬁrmware — The ﬁrmware that controls all switcher operation can

be upgraded in the ﬁeld via either serial port or the Ethernet port, without

taking the switcher out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for

download on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com and they can be installed

usingtheWindows-basedcontrolprogramorbuilt-inHTMLpages.

Labeling — Extron’s button label software lets you create labels to place in the front

panelI/Obuttons,withnames,alphanumericcharacters,orcolorbitmaps

for easy and intuitive input and output selection. Alternatively, labels can be

made with any Brother

™

P-Touch

™

or comparable labeler.

Global memory presets — 20or32(dependingonthemodel)globalmemory

presets are available on the front panel as a time-saving feature that lets you

setupandstoreinput/outputcongurationsinadvance.Youcanthenrecall

those conﬁgurations, when needed, with a few simple steps. All 32 presets

are available via serial port or Ethernet control.

Rack mounting — Rack mountable in any conventional 19" wide rack.

Three front panel security lockout modes (Executive modes) — Ifamatrix

switcher is installed in an open area, where operation by unauthorized

personnel may be a problem, either of two security lockout modes can be

implemented (the third mode is unlocked). When a front panel locked mode

isenabled,aspecialbuttoncombinationorSIScommandisrequiredto

unlock the front panel controller and make the front panel fully operational.

I/O grouping — Allows the matrix to be virtually divided into smaller

sub-switchers,makinginstallationandcontroleasier.I/Ogrouping

limits the selection of inputs and outputs to members of the same group.

I/Ogroupingallowsspecicoutputs,suchasthosedesignatedforaspecic

purpose, to be grouped together.