Extron Electronics FOX Matrix 14400 User Guide - Manual (Page 5)

Contents
Introduction ............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................. 1
About the FOX Matrix Switchers ......................... 1
Fiber Cable Transmission Modes .................... 3
Definitions ........................................................... 4
Features ............................................................. 4
Installation .............................................................. 7
Setup and Installation Checklist .......................... 7
Get Ready ...................................................... 7
Configure the Matrix Switcher ......................... 7
Perform Physical Installation ........................... 7
Install Software ............................................... 7
Rear Panel Boards, Cabling, and Features .......... 8
I/O Boards .................................................... 10
Remote Port ................................................. 13
Ethernet Connection ..................................... 14
Reset Button and LED .................................. 15
Power Supply Modules and Indicator
LEDs ........................................................... 15
Cooling Fan assemblies ................................ 15
Front Panel Features ......................................... 16
Reset Operations .............................................. 18
Performing Soft System Resets
(Resets 3, 4, and 5) ..................................... 19
Programming Guide ........................................... 20
Host Control Ports ............................................ 20
Serial Ports ................................................... 20
USB Port (FOX Matrix 320x) ......................... 21
Ethernet (LAN) Port ....................................... 21
Host-to-Switcher Instructions ........................... 22
Switcher-initiated Messages ............................. 22
Switcher Error Responses ................................ 23
Using the Command and Response Tables ...... 23
Command and Response Table for
SIS Commands ........................................... 24
Command and Response Table for
IP- and SNMP-Specific SIS Commands ...... 32
Special Characters ........................................... 35
Matrix Software ................................................... 36
About this Program .......................................... 36
Software Operation via Ethernet ................... 36
Software Operation via a Serial Port .............. 37
Software Operation via USB Port
(FOX Matrix 320x) ........................................ 37
Installing the Software ....................................... 38
Using the Matrix Switchers Control Program .... 39
Activating a USB Port for the First Time ........ 39
Starting the Program .................................... 40
IP Settings/Options Window ......................... 43
Updating Firmware ....................................... 47
Uploading HTML Files ................................... 51
Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and
Trash Can .................................................... 52
Windows menus ........................................... 52
Using Emulation Mode .................................. 56
Using the Help System ................................. 57
HTML Operation ................................................. 58
Opening the Embedded Web Pages ................. 59
Status Tab ........................................................ 60
System Status Page ..................................... 60
Input Link Page............................................. 61
Configuration Tab ............................................. 62
System Settings Page .................................. 62
Passwords Page........................................... 65
Email Settings Page ...................................... 66
SNMP Settings Page .................................... 68
Firmware Upgrade Page ............................... 70
File Management Tab ....................................... 71
File Management Page ................................. 71
Control Tab ....................................................... 72
Set and View Ties Page ................................ 72
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