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Contents
1 Introduction 4
2 Installation 5
2.1 Rear panel layouts 5
2.1.1 Digital/ Analogue Video and Unbalanced Digital Audio 5
2.1.2 Balanced Digital Audio 5
2.1.3 Analogue Audio 5
2.1.4 HD Digital Video 5
2.2 Ventilation 6
2.3 Power supplies 6
2.4 Signal connections 7
2.4.1 Analogue/ digital video, unbalanced digital audio and HD
digital video 7
2.4.2 Digital audio (balanced) connector pinout 8
2.4.3 Analogue audio connector pinout 9
2.5 Control connections 10
2.5.1 Serial control connector 10
2.5.2 Parallel control connector 12
2.6 LED indicators 13
2.7 Video reference 13
2.8 AES reference 14
2.9 Setting the level switches 14
3 Hardware configuration 15
3.1 Router details 15
3.1.1 Master frames 15
3.1.2 Slave frames 16
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3.2 System interconnections 17
3.2.1 Multilevel systems 17
3.2.2 Control panel interconnection 17
3.2.3 Other control options 18
4 Fixed database systems 19
4.1 Database settings 19
4.2 Panel details 20
4.3 Remote control options 21
4.4 Port definitions 21
4.4.1 Port characteristics 21
4.4.2 Pro-Bel General Switcher Protocol (SW-P-02) 22
5 Editable database systems 23
5.1 Level types 23
5.2 Panel details 24
5.2.1 Supported Devices 24
5.2.2 General panel details 25
5.2.3 Panel features 25
5.2.4 Assigning Audio parameters from panels 35
5.3 Remote control options 39
5.4 Port definitions 40
5.4.1 Port characteristics 40
5.4.2 Pro-Bel General Switcher Protocol (SW-P-02) 40
5.4.3 Pro-Bel General Remote Control Protocol (SW-P-08) 41
6 Configuring the database 42
6.1 The Axis database editor 42
6.1.1 Hardware requirements 42
6.1.2 Installing the Editors 42
6.2 Understanding the database 43
6.2.1 Level types 43
6.2.2 Source and destination associations 43
6.2.3 Source names 45
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6.2.4 Destination association names 45
6.2.5 Route inhibits 45
6.2.6 Salvos 45
6.2.7 Configuring source keypads 45
6.2.8 Configuring destination keypad 46
6.2.9 Assigning panel types and keypads 46
6.2.10 Assigning source overrides 46
6.2.11 Assigning controllable destination association indices 46
6.2.12 Assigning controllable levels/brightness 46
6.2.13 Configuring port characteristics 46
6.2.14 Audio features 46
7 Trouble shooting 48
8 Specification 50
8.1 General 50
8.1.1 Control 50
8.1.2 Power supplies 50
8.1.3 General 50
8.1.4 Temperature range 50
8.2 Performance 51
8.2.1 Digital Video 51
8.2.2 HD/SD Digital Video 51
8.2.3 Analogue video 52
8.2.4 Digital audio (Balanced and Unbalanced) 53
8.2.5 Analogue audio 53
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1 Introduction
The Axis router family addresses the need for smaller utility routers, by providing a range of
compact, 1U, 16x16 self contained routing switchers for SDI and HD video, analogue video,
balanced or unbalanced AES digital audio and stereo analogue audio signal formats.
Axis routers can be supplied in either Master or Slave frame configurations permitting
multilevel routing systems with up to eight levels to be constructed. Increasing the flexibility
of the system further, Master frames are supplied with an internal control module and
contain an editable database.
The system supports a wide range of standard Pro-Bel control panels, however Master
frames can also be supplied with an integral 16x16 X-Y control panel, permitting ‘plug and
play’ operation straight from the box.
It should be noted that Axis frames contain no user serviceable parts, therefore should this
product require servicing, you should refer to Pro-Bel or your local distributor.
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2 Installation
The Axis range of self-contained routing switchers are supplied as fixed frame units and
therefore do not contain any user serviceable parts.
Should you experience any difficulties with any Axis frame, please refer first to Chapter 7 –
Trouble Shooting, and then if you are still having difficulties contact customer support as
detailed in Chapter 9 of this handbook.
2.1 Rear panel layouts
The layout for the rear of each Axis frame variant is shown below.
2.1.1 Digital/ Analogue Video and Unbalanced Digital Audio
2.1.2 Balanced Digital Audio
2.1.3 Analogue Audio
2.1.4 HD Digital Video
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Outputs 1 –16 Inputs 1 –16
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Outputs 1 –16 Inputs 1 –16
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F12
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Outputs 9 –16 Outputs 1 –8 Inputs 9 –16 Inputs 1 –8
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F12
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Outputs 9 –16 Outputs 1 –8 Inputs 9 –16 Inputs 1 –8
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
Inputs 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
w
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Inputs
w
Outputs 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
u
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Outputs
u
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
Inputs 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
w
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Inputs
w
Outputs 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
u
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Outputs
u
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SLAVE BUS VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
w
1
2
0 8
3
4 5
6 7 9 A
B
C D
E F 1
2
0 8
3
4 5
6 7 9 A
B
C D
E F
SLAVE BUS VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0 8
3
4 5
6 7 9 A
B
C D
E F 1
2
0 8
3
4 5
6 7 9 A
B
C D
E F
Outputs
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
4 3 2 1
Inputs
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2.2 Ventilation
Each frame employs an internal fan assembly providing horizontal cross ventilation to
maintain a cool, internal, air temperature. Frames may therefore be mounted directly on top
of each other, or other equipment, without the need for vertical separation. Care should
however be taken when mounting frames directly above other equipment to ensure that
they are not subjected to excessive heat from that equipment, and that cooling vents in
equipment directly above or below them are not obstructed.
It is therefore essential during the installation process to observe the following points:
• Do not obstruct the vents on the unit to allow cooling to take place, allow at least
40mm free space on each side of the frame
• Ensure that both the fans and vents have access to the ambient temperature
room air
• Do not obstruct cooling vents in equipment directly above or below the frame.
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis
Axis horizontal cross ventilation
2.3 Power supplies
Axis frames are fitted with a single, auto-sensing, power supply unit and will operate from
mains voltages between 100 and 230 Vac, with frequencies of 47 to 63Hz. These PSU’s
automatically adapt to the supplied mains (line) input voltage, therefore no user adjustment
of the PSU is required
The mains (line) input to each Axis unit should be connected via the IEC connector fitted on
the rear of the frame at the left hand side. For additional safety, the IEC connector is fitted
with an integrated fuse holder.
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
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For EMC and safety reasons the mains, chassis and signal earths are permanently
connected together within the frame.
Axis slave frames, and Master frames without an integral panel, are fitted with a power
present LED (V) on the front panel indicating that power is present on the router module.
For systems fitted with an integral panel, the fact that the panel illuminates indicates that
power is present in the unit.
2.4 Signal connections
2.4.1 Analogue/ digital video, unbalanced digital audio and HD
digital video
Inputs
15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
w
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Inputs
w
Outputs
15 13 11 9 7 5
3 1
u
16 14 12 10 8 6
4 2
Outputs
u
Inputs
15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
w
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Inputs
w
Outputs
15 13 11 9 7 5
3 1
u
16 14 12 10 8 6
4 2
Outputs
u
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
Inputs 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
w
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Inputs
w
Outputs 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
u
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Outputs
u
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
Inputs 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
w
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Inputs
w
Outputs 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
u
16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Outputs
u
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Power present LED
Output
15
13
11 9
7
5
3
u
8
6
4
2
Output
u
15
13
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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2.4.2 Digital audio (balanced) connector pinout
Output connector Input connector
50 way ‘D’ type socket (female) 50 way ‘D’ type plug (male)
Channel Function Pin Channel Function Pin
Signal + 18 Signal + 26
1
Signal −
2 9
Signal −
10
Signal GND 34 Signal GND 42
Signal + 35 Signal + 43
2
Signal −
19 10
Signal −
27
Signal GND 3 Signal GND 11
Signal + 20 Signal + 28
3
Signal −
4 11
Signal −
12
Signal GND 36 Signal GND 44
Signal + 37 Signal + 45
4
Signal −
21 12
Signal −
29
Signal GND 5 Signal GND 13
Signal + 22 Signal + 30
5
Signal −
6 13
Signal −
14
Signal GND 38 Signal GND 46
Signal + 39 Signal + 47
6
Signal −
23 14
Signal −
31
Signal GND 7 Signal GND 15
Signal + 24 Signal + 32
7
Signal −
8 15
Signal −
16
Signal GND 40 Signal GND 48
Signal + 41 Signal + 49
8
Signal −
25 16
Signal −
33
Signal GND 9 Signal GND 17
Screen Chassis GND 1 Screen Chassis GND 50
50 34 17 33 1 18 50 33 17 34 18 1
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Outputs 1 –16 Inputs 1 –16
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Outputs 1 –16 Inputs 1 –16
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2.4.3 Analogue audio connector pinout
Output connector Input connector
50 way ‘D’ type socket (female) 50 way ‘D’ type plug (male)
Channel Function Pin Channel Function Pin
Signal + 18 Signal + 26
1L/9L
Signal −
2 5L/13L
Signal −
10
Signal GND 34 Signal GND 42
Signal + 35 Signal + 43
1R/9R
Signal −
19 5R/13R
Signal −
27
Signal GND 3 Signal GND 11
Signal + 20 Signal + 28
2L/10L
Signal −
4 6L/14L
Signal −
12
Signal GND 36 Signal GND 44
Signal + 37 Signal + 45
2R/10R
Signal −
21 6R/14R
Signal −
29
Signal GND 5 Signal GND 13
Signal + 22 Signal + 30
3L/11L
Signal −
6 7L/15L
Signal −
14
Signal GND 38 Signal GND 46
Signal + 39 Signal + 47
3R/11R
Signal −
23 7R/15R
Signal −
31
Signal GND 7 Signal GND 15
Signal + 24 Signal + 32
4L/12L
Signal −
8 8L/16L
Signal −
16
Signal GND 40 Signal GND 48
Signal + 41 Signal + 49
4R/12R
Signal −
25 8R/16R
Signal −
33
Signal GND 9 Signal GND 17
Screen Chassis GND 1 Screen Chassis GND 50
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Outputs 9 –16 Outputs 1 –8 Inputs 9 –16 Inputs 1 –8
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Outputs 9 –16 Outputs 1 –8 Inputs 9 –16 Inputs 1 –8
17 33 50 1 18 34 50 33 17 34 18 1
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2.5 Control connections
2.5.1 Serial control connector
The control port is only active on Master Axis frames and, depending upon the database
option fitted, provides either two or three serial ports. The following table details the pin out
for the 15 way connector carrying these control connections.
15 way ‘D’ type socket (female)
Pin Function Port
1 GND
2 TX 1- RS 485 Port 1
3 RX 1+ RS 485 Port 1
4 TX 2- RS 485 Port 2
5 RX 2+ RS 485 Port 2
6 GND
7 TX RS232 Port 3 (Editor)*
8 RX RS232 Port 3 (Editor)*
9 GND
10 TX 1+ RS 485 Port 1
11 RX 1- RS 485 Port 1
12 TX 2+ RS 485 Port 2
13 RX 2- RS 485 Port 2
14 CTS RS232 Port 3 (Editor)*
15 RTS RS232 Port 3 (Editor)*
*The Editor port function is only available on Axis frames with the configurable database
option fitted.
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
8
15
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Each Master Axis frame is supplied with a 0.5 metre breakout cable, detailed below, to
facilitate easy connection to the system control ports. The cable permits Pro-Bel control
panels to be connected to the unit using a pin-to-pin cable.
9 Way Sockets 15 Way plug
Port 1 - Pin Function Pin Function
1 GND* 1 GND (Port 1)
2 TX – 2 TX – (Port 1)
3 RX + 3 RX + (Port 1)
4 GND*
5 N/C
6 GND*
7 TX + 10 TX + (Port 1)
8 RX – 11 RX – (Port 1)
9 GND*
Port 2 - Pin Function
1 GND* 9 GND (Port 2)
2 TX – 4 TX – (Port 2)
3 RX + 5 RX + (Port 2)
4 GND*
5 N/C
6 GND*
7 TX + 12 TX + (Port 2)
8 RX – 13 RX – (Port 2)
9 GND*
Port 3 - Pin Function
1 N/C
2 RX 7 TX
3 TX 8 RX
4 N/C
5 GND* 6 GND
6 N/C
7 RTS 14 CTS
8 CTS 15 RTS
9 N/C
*All GND pins are connected together inside the connectors or equipment.
RS485 PORT1 RS485 PORT2 RS232 PORT3
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15 way ‘D’ type
plug
3 x 9 way ‘D’
socket
RS48
Port
RS48
Port
RS23
Port
RS485 PORT1 RS485 PORT2 RS232 PORT3
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15 way ‘D’ type
plug
3 x 9 way ‘D’
socket
RS485 PORT1 RS485 PORT2 RS232 PORT3
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15 way ‘D’ type
plug
3 x 9 way ‘D’
socket
RS48
Port
RS48
Port
RS23
Port
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2.5.2 Parallel control connector
The Parallel control connector provided on both Master and Slave frames, labelled as
‘SLAVE BUS’, extends the internal crosspoint control bus to the rear of each frame. This
permits slave frames to be interconnected using the three way control cable (shown below)
supplied with them to construct multi-level routing switchers.
37 way ‘D’ type socket (female)
Pin Function Pin Function
1 Enable 20 H/Shake
2 Level A3 21 Level A2
3 Level A1 22 Level A0
4 Dest A6 23 Dest A5
5 Dest A4 24 Dest A3
6 Dest A2 25 DestA1
7 Dest A0 26 A6 Source
8 A5 Source 27 A4 Source
9 A3 Source 28 A2 Source
10 A1 Source 29 A0 Source
11 Aud 0 30 Aud 1
12 Aud 2 31 F/Sync
13 Strobe 32 N/C
14 N/C 33 N/C
15 N/C 34 N/C
16 N/C 35 N/C
17 N/C 36 N/C
18 N/C 37 Chassis
19 Chassis
SLAVE bus expansion cable
19
37
1
20
37 way ‘D’ type
plug (male)
37 way ‘D’ type
plug (male)
37 way ‘D’ type
socket (female)
37 way ‘D’ type
plug (male)
37 way ‘D’ type
plug (male)
37 way ‘D’ type
socket (female)
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2.6 LED indicators
Slave frames, and Master frames without integral control panels are fitted with two front
mounted blue LED’s, one is a power present indicator and the other, a ’hello’ or handshake
indicator.
The power present LED indicates that power is present on the router module. Systems
fitted with an integral panel do not have these indicators, however the fact that the panel
illuminates indicates that power is present in the unit.
The ‘Hello’ LED is useful to determine whether the control system has spoken to, or can
‘see’ a particular router frame/ level. When the controller sends a command, for example in
response to a button push, the appropriate part of the router responds, depending on how
the level address switches are set. If all frames are set as level 1, the ‘Hello’ LED on every
frame will flash when a crosspoint command is sent from the controller in the master frame.
If however the router is set up as a multilevel system, and a crosspoint command is sent for
a route on one level – only that frame will respond.
2.7 Video reference
While every Axis frame is supplied with a terminating video reference input, it is only
necessary to provide a reference signal, ideally colour black or any stable analogue video
signal, to the Master frame within the system.
Because Axis routers can operate with signals of either 525/60 or 625/50 standards, the
video reference input automatically adapts to the standard of the reference applied to it.
From this signal, the controller housed in the Master unit generates a field pulse ‘strobe’
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Power present LED
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which is fed to all slave frames in the system via the SLAVE BUS in order to ensure vertical
interval switching.
2.8 AES reference
There is no dedicated AES reference input, however the AES router derives its reference
from the signal present on input 1. For correct operation it is important that input 1 has a
valid AES signal present at all times.
2.9 Setting the level switches
Each Axis frame, whether it is a Master or Slave variant, must have its address set from the
rear panel.
In order to provide a system offering multilevel breakaway, each frame must have a unique
address. For routers where it is desirable to switch all levels at the same time, such as YUV
routers, the same address can be used across all three frames.
The following table details the switch setting required for each available level address.
Switch position Router level
0 Level 1
1 Level 2
2 Level 3
3 Level 4
4 Level 5*
5 Level 6*
6 Level 7*
7 Level 8*
8 to F Unused
* Levels 5 to 8 are only available in systems fitted with the editable database option.
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Level address switch
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
SLAVE BUS
VID REF LEVEL CONTROL
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
0
8
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Level address switchLevel address switch
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3 Hardware configuration
3.1 Router details
3.1.1 Master frames
Master frames are supplied with an internal control module and are available with either a
fixed or editable database. This controller can be used either as a system controller,
providing control for a standalone Axis routing system with up to eight breakaway levels, or
to accept control from an external system controller allowing the frame to operate as a
standalone router.
The controller, offering extensive facilities, supports up to 32 panels or under monitor
displays with the editable database option. Axis supports the following panels from the
standard Pro-Bel panel range;
• 6276 X-Y
• 6277 multibus
• 6700 Series button panels
The system is further enhanced, by utilising the Freeway editor to provide extensive system
database configuration facilities. Editable features include; source/ destination names and
associations, programmable salvos, route inhibits, audio channel configurations and
joystick overrides. Full details of the Axis control system and database configuration can be
found in Chapters 4 to 6 of this user guide.
3.1.1.1 Integral control panel
Master frames can be supplied with an integral 16x16 X-Y control panel, enabling ‘plug and
play’ operation - straight from the box.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LVL1 LVL3 LOCK
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LVL2 LVL4 PROT
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LVL1 LVL3 LOCK
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LVL2 LVL4 PROT
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LVL1 LVL3 LOCK
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LVL2 LVL4 PROT
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3.1.2 Inserting and removing the legend strip
The legend strip used in the integral X-Y control panel can be simply removed and replaced
by sliding it from underneath the front panel membrane from either end of the panel.
Replacement legend strips can easily be made using either a word processor or
spreadsheet, then printing onto transparent film using a laser printer. As the legend strip is
approximately 460mmx19mm, it may be necessary to make two shorter strips that can be
inserted from either end of the control panel (as shown below). A template for the panel
legend strip, in Microsoft Excel format, can be downloaded from the Pro-Bel website at
www.pro-bel.com/support/documentation/templates/6700 series BPX label strip.
3.1.3 Slave frames
Slave frames are fitted with a parallel control port enabling them to be connected to a
Master frame as part of a multilevel routing system. Because Axis frames utilise the same
control pin out as the Freeway control bus, they can also be connected to Freeway systems
and controlled as additional router levels.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LVL1 LVL3 LOCK
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LVL1 LVL3 LOCK
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LVL2 LVL4 PROT
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