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Name : Extron Matrix 100 Switcher
Version : 1.0.3
Available for : Manager V5 (all versions), Showmaster (ST & Pro).
Limitation In :
Device Brand : Extron
Positrack Compatible : No
Resources type : Serial
 
Compatible hardware interfaces - available resource modules (MRC) :
 

 

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Overview :



The Extron 100 MxM provide an easy way to control one or several Extron 100 matrix switchers, from your PC's RS 232 Com port. Regular RS 232 cable can be used (DB9 female on PC to DB9 Male on the matrix).

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Installation (MXM) :

No special installation required.

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Creation (Device) :



COM Port: choose the PC communication that will control the Extron 100 matrix

Memories Backup File Name: select a file name that will be used to store and recall several matrix configs

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Commands (List Of) :

Commute:

      Description : send a commutation command to the matrix, the specified input is connected to the specified output in the specified plan
      Parameters :
      Type : [Type : Enum] : plan that will be commuted: "All", "Red", "Green", "Blue", "VideoSync1", "VideoSync2", "Audio"
      Output : [Type : Integer] : matrix output value, from 1 to 8
      Input : [Type : Integer] : matrix intput value, from 1 to 8
      Usage : the commute commands are not saved into any memory, until you call the StoreMemory function
Get Commute :
      Description : call this function to retreive the currently connected input on the specified output, in the specified plan
      Parameters :
      Type : [Type : Enum] : plan that will be commuted: "Red", "Green", "Blue", "VideoSync1", "VideoSync2", "Audio"
      Output : [Type : Integer] : matrix output value, from 1 to 8
      Input : [Type : Integer] [out]: matrix intput value
      Usage : this function retreives the commute values that have been issued by the Commute commands, no request is asked to the matrix. Thus the return value for input might not represent the actual value from the matrix.
Store Memory:
      Description : stores in the given memory name the current matrix configuration
      Parameters :
      Name : [Type : String] : memory name
      Usage : this function stores the current matrix config in the specified memory name. All commutation commands that have been issued are then stored in the memory specified. If the memory does already exist in the MemoryList variable, it is replaced by the new one.
Load Memory:
      Description : load a specified memory configuration into the matrix
      Parameters :
      Name : [Type : String] : memory name
      Usage : this function downloads to the matrix an entire configuration that was previously saved with StoreMemory. The MatrixStatus goes to the "Busy" state during the download process, and returns to "Idle" when it is finished.
Delete Memory:
      Description : delete a specified memory
      Parameters :
      Name : [Type : String] : memory name
      Usage : this function deletes a specified memory from the MemoryList variable. If the memory name does not match any memory in the MemoryList variable, the function does nothing.

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Variables (List Of) :

MatrixStatus :

      Type : Enum
      Description : current status of the matrix
      Available Values :
        "Idle" : no communication between the PC and the matrix, this is the default state
        "Busy" : there is communication between the PC and the matrix, due to downloading process (by calling LoadMemory)
MemoryList:
      Type : String
      Description : list variable that contains all memories saved by calling StoreMemory
      Usage : you can create a Manager list object to monitor that variable in order for the user to choose and recall a memory very easily

CurrentMemory:
      Type : String
      Description : contains the current loaded memory
      Usage : the commutation commands sent are not saved in the CurrentMemory. To do so, you just have to call StoreMemory and pass the CurrentMemory in argument to the function.

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Support (Difference with previous versions) :

V 1.0.1:

  • Added: Support for Showmaster.

V 1.0.2:

  • Modified: serial port is now opened when the device activity is enabled (i.e. when the project switches to Debug or Run mode).

V 1.0.3:

  • Added: Support for Showmaster Pro.

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