Extron Electronics HDXP Plus Series User Guide - Manual (Page 10)

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Introduction 4
• Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — If a matrix switcher is installed
in an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem,
this security lockout feature can be implemented. When the front panel is locked, a
special button combination, SIS command, or selection from the Windows-based
control software screens is required to unlock the front panel controller before it can
be operated.
• Operational flexibility — Operations such as input and output selection and
setting of presets can be performed via the front panel, Ethernet, or the serial ports.
The RS-232 and RS-422 link allows remote control via a PC or control system. The
Ethernet link allows a remote connection with two levels of password protection.
• Front Panel Control — The QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC)
provides a discrete button for each input and each output. An input or output can
be selected or switched by a single press of its front panel button. The front panel
buttons are large, positive touch, illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with
text or graphics.
• Windows-based control program — The Extron Windows-based control
software program provides a versatile range of operational options with its
graphical interface and drag-and-drop or point-and-click operation. This 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. This
program can be accessed via either an RS-232 or RS-422, or an IP connection.
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The Telnet, RS-232, and RS-422 remote control
protocol uses SIS commands for easy programming and operation.
• IP (Ethernet) control — Allows the switcher to be controlled through an
Ethernet local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) using standard
IP internet protocols. The HDXP web pages, accessed via Ethernet, provide an
alternative method to control and configure the switchers.
• Remote control panels and keypads — The HDXP switchers are remote
controllable via the optional X-Y switching control MKP 2000 or MKP 3000
keypads, connected to the switcher via Ethernet or the RS232/RS422 port.
The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick
selection. Each MKP can be used to select a different input, output, or preset.
• Button labeling — Labels for the three-colored front panel buttons may be created
with any Brother P-Touch labeler or with the Extron label software, which is shipped
with every Extron matrix switcher. Each input and output can be labeled with a
name, alphanumeric characters, or a color bitmap for easy, intuitive input and output
selection.
• E-mail notification — The built-in SMTP client feature sends out e-mail notifications
to specified addresses when a monitored input loses its signal, or when the switcher
is powered on. Up to eight e-mail recipients are allowed.
• Rack mounting — The HDXP switchers, which have integrated front panel mounting
brackets, can be mounted in any conventional 19" wide rack.
• Power supply — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC internal power supply provides
worldwide power compatibility.
• Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operations can be
upgraded in the field via RS-232, RS-422, or Ethernet, without taking the switcher out
of service, opening the switcher enclosure, and replacing the firmware chip. Firmware
upgrades are available for download on the Extron website, www.extron.com and
they can be installed using the Windows-based control program, SIS commands, or
the web pages.