Extron Electronics FPC 5500 - Manual (Page 7)

Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 1
Introduction
• About this Guide
• About the FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller
• About the Matrix 12800 System
• About the FOX Matrix 14400 System
• About the FOX Matrix 320x System
• Definitions of Matrix Switcher Terms
About this Guide
This guide describes the Extron FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller for use with the Extron
Matrix 12800, FOX Matrix 14400, and FOX Matrix 320x switchers. This guide describes how
to install, operate, and configure the Front Panel Controller.
About the FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller
The Extron FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller (see figure 1) is an optional element of the
Matrix 12800 series, FOX Matrix 14400, and FOX Matrix 320x matrix switchers. The FPC
5500 is a rack-mountable device that provides front panel control of the matrix, including
configuration of the inputs and outputs and control of additional system features.
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MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
FPC 5500
Figure 1. Front Panel Controller
The FPC 5500 has a large LCD touch-panel display that allows direct access to and total
control over all presets and switching functions. FPC 5500 screens provide an intuitive
interface for quick and easy setup and programming.
The FPC 5500 assembly consists of the FPC computer, external power supply, and a rack-
mountable, 7U high, 19 inch wide metal panel.