Extron Electronics Matrix 12800 Series User Guide - Manual (Page 12)

1-5 Matrix 12800 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 at the front panel
controller, over the primary and secondary RS-232/RS-422 links, or via the
Ethernet link. The RS-232/RS-422 links allow remote control via two PCs
or control systems. The Ethernet link allows multiple remote links with two
levels of password protection.
• Front Panel Controller — The optional FPC 5000 Front Panel Controller
allows easy configuration of inputs and outputs, as well as control of
additional system features.
• Virtualization/control software — For serial port or Ethernet remote control
from a PC, Extron includes its Windows-based control software with every
matrix switcher. This icon-driven software uses a drag-and-drop-point-and-
click interface to make I/O configuration and other customization functions
simple and convenient. 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 on site.
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The SIS is a set of basic ASCII code commands
that provide simple control through a PC or control system. Instead of
programming in long, obscure strings of code, SIS makes it easy to operate the
matrix using serial port or Ethernet control.
• Remote control — The Matrix 12800 switchers are remote controllable, using
an MKP 1200 control keypad, an MCP 1000 master control panel, or both and
any combination of MCP 1000 slave control panels or MKP 1000 slave control
keypads, or both. Each MCP 1000 can be used for one-touch switching for a
particular output and for selecting global presets. The MKP 1200 and each
MKP 1000 is dedicated to an output and can be used to select a different input
for that output or to select a preset.
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The MKP 1200 is directly connected to the MCP/MKP Comm port on
BME 0 of the Matrix 12800 system.
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The MCP 1000 master control panel is connected to one of the
RS-232/RS-422 ports. MCP 1000 slave control panels, MKP 1000 slave
control keypads, or both are connected to the MCP 1000 master control
panel. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile
buttons for quick selection.