Grass Valley iTX System v.2.6 - Manual (Page 318)

Using iTX with a matrix router
• From the Destination dropdown list, select a destination.
• From the Source dropdown list, select a source that is on the same matrix router as the
selected destination.
• From the Level dropdown list, select a level.
• Click Route. Check that the routing happens.
If the Router Bridge successfully performs the tests, the part of the system that consists of
the device drivers and routers is working.
5. In the CrossPoint Source section, select DataService. This sets up the Router Bridge to use
the full system in performing test routes.
6. Select destinations, sources and levels and perform some test routing. Ensure the source
and destination you select for any test route are on the same matrix router.
If the Router Bridge successfully performs the tests, the connections between the Router
Bridge, the Routing Data Service and the System Database are working. If a test route fails,
there may be invalid data in the System Database.
Updating information from the Router Bridge
Router details held by device drivers may change after the initial configuration of the system.
For instance, crosspoint names may be changed; sources or destinations may be added or
removed.
If this happens, the Router Bridge automatically updates the information in its memory. But
you need to manually update the System Database. There are two ways in which you can do
this:
• You can instantly copy all the crosspoint information from the Router Bridge; this
overwrites the existing information for the relevant routers in the System Database.
• You can copy information for selected crosspoints from the Router Bridge; this
overwrites just the existing information for those crosspoints in the System Database.
Note:
• iTX Desktop layouts display the crosspoint names and aliases that are in the System
Database. An alias is an alternative name for a crosspoint; it is usually more descriptive
than the basic crosspoint name.
• You can use the Routing Configuration Tool to change crosspoint details in the System
Database; this does not change information in the device drivers. More details , page
333.
• Updating the crosspoint list in the System Database cancels any changes you make
through the Routing Configuration Tool. The names and aliases that the iTX Desktop
layouts then display are those that are held by the device drivers. You need to use the
Routing Configuration Tool if you want to restore your changes.
Copy all information from the Router Bridge to the System Database
For this procedure, you use a feature under the Conflict Resolution tab of the Router Bridge
window.
1.
Do the following to update the routing information in the System Database completely.
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