Sierra Video TyLinx Pro User Manual

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Printed: November 2012

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Table of Contents

5Contents

Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV

Introduction

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Device Utilities

Console Designer

Console Player

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Installation

Quick Start

Admin Utilities

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2 Add a Device

3 Testing a Connection

4 Retrieve Device Information

5 Router Setup

Salvos

Audio Gain

AV Muting

Room Grouping

Sync Rate Reporting

Input Equalizers

Output Slew

Advanced Setup

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Console Designer

2 Add a Console

3 Change Console Design

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6 Designing Macros

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Console Player

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2 Panel Console Operation

Takes

Breakaways

Locks

Diagonal

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Breakaways

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Firing Salvos & Macros

Configuration Storage

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2 Restoring Backed Up Data

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1 Introduction

TyLinx ProTM is a suite of professional level tools that provides configuration, design and control of audio/video content routing and control environments. This documentation provides an overview of the TyLinx Pro

1.1 Overview

solution along with detailed information concerning how to best use these tools.

TyLinx ProTM is comprised of several software components that address the needs of the various job functions typically found in an audio/video routing environment. These job functions are Administrator, Designer, and Operator. The Administrator is the person responsible for installation, setup and configuration of routing resources and has the highest level of system accessibility. The Designer is the person who uses configured resources to create operational views for Operators. In many installations the Administrator and Designer will be the same person(s) and in some cases all three job functions shall be performed by one or more persons. The output of Designer activities is one or more Operator Consoles which are used to control routing switchers and other hardware resources. The Operator makes use of Operator Consoles to access audio/video content for staging, presentation, broadcast, and non-linear editing.

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Each of the three types of users interact with a system using three different client applications. Access to each of the client applications is controlled through a user login. Users configured in a given system are identified as either Administrator, Designer, or Operator. Administrators have authority to access all three client components but are primarily concerned with Device Utilities; Designers may access Console Designer and Console Player; and Operators may only access Console Player and only those consoles assigned to them by the Designer.

This section provides an overview of each of the Client Components that comprise TyLinx Pro defines how each of these components serve to fulfill the needs of the Administrator, Designer and Operator.

1.1.1 Device Server

Device Server

The Device Server is a Windows Service that starts when the computer upon which it is installed starts. It sits in an idle state until called upon by one of the client applications. When called upon, the Device Server expects that all physical channels (serial, TCP/IP, and UDP/IP) to which routers are connected are immediately available for its use. However, when not active and when all client applications have been closed, the Device Server will free all physical channels.

To perform any device control functions, one or more devices must be configured into the TyLinxPro database. The Device Server then accesses device configuration to gain control over attached

TyLinx ProTM Architecture

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devices.

1.1.2 Device Utilities

Device Utilities is a client application that is used by Administrators to add devices, test their connections, and perform various configuration level activities with respect to such devices.

1.1.3 Console Designer

The Console Designer is a client application used by Designers to create Operator control consoles. An Operator control console contains the controls needed to perform switching of audio/video routing switchers as well as control content sources and destinations.

1.1.4 Console Player

The Console Player is a client application used by Operators to control audio/video equipment. When a user logs in, Player loads only those console to which the user has been assigned access. Thus access to system resources is primarily controlled by the consoles which a particular user may access.

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2 Installation

Installation

Requirements for TyLinx Pro:

1. PC Compatible running Windows XP SP2 or Vista

2. 512MB of memory, 1GB or more recommended for routers larger than 32x32

3. 1GHz or faster processor

4. 1024x768 or higher resolution

5. Microsoft SQL Express 2005 (installs during TyLinx Pro installation)

6. .NET Framework 3.5 (install during TyLinx Pro installation)

To install TyLinx Pro, place the CD into the drive. If autorun is enabled the setup will start automatically. If autorun is not enabled, choose the CD drive from Windows Explorer and double click setup.exe. The setup wizard will ask you several question including agreeing to the end user's licensing agreement (EULA). Once agreed to click the Next button until the installation begins. You will be given the opportunity to set the installation folder for the application. It is recommended that you leave this at its default setting but not required.

After the installation process is complete you will have 3 new icons on your desktop called TyLinx Pro

Device Utilities, TyLinx Pro Console Designer and TyLinx Pro Console Player. Please refer to the

appropriate help sections for those applications.

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3 Quick Start

Quick Start

The following section contains procedures to do a "simple and quick" setup of your router. For more advanced setup and configurations see details in the "Admin Utilities", "Console Designer", and "Console Player" sections of this manual.

Install TyLinx Pro from the CD included with your order. TyLinx Pro can also be downloaded from the Sierra Video Website http://sierravideo.com/en_software.html

Three icons are placed on your PC desktop.

Open “Admin Utilities”.

Enter the login name and password. Click on “Login”.

Note:

The factory default login name is “admin”; the Password is “password” (case sensitive).

From the Admin Utilities screen, select “Device Setup” tab.

To add a serial device;

Select "Add Serial Device"

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Enter the connection information for the device and select “Apply”.

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Note:

The connection can be tested by pressing "Test" before proceeding.

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After selecting "Apply", select "Retrieve Router Information" to read the router's current configuration.

To add a Network device;

Select "Add Network Device"

Enter the connection information for the device and select “Apply”.

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After selecting "Apply", select "Retrieve Router Information" to read the router's current configuration.

** A demo router can be added by clicking on "Add Demo Router". This will enable you to "simulate" a router without an actual router attached. When a demo router is selected, proceed to "Player" or "Console Designer".

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Connection settings must match the settings in the device. See specific device users guide for factory defaults or changing communication settings. If a “Connection is Invalid” is displayed, check cabling and internal device settings.

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A screen will display indicating the router’s name, size, and version. This screen allows you to configure the “Player” (router control) screen with basic default switching screens. Place a check in the box and enter a name for the panel if you want to configure a "default" panel and/or grid screen. Click OK when done. In this example the names "Default Panel" and "Default GRID" are used.

Select the "Device Map" tab.

The Device Map screen will show the "Device Server" (your PC), router, and any connected control panels.

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From the Admin Utilities screen (or desktop Icon) select “Launch/ Console Player”.

Enter a login name and password (The factory default login name is “admin”; the Password is “password”, case sensitive).

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The Player screen will have the default consoles made in the previous instructions.

Click on the Default Panel tab. To switch the router, click on a Destination. Select a Source and the level buttons will illuminate, indicating "preset to switch" (enabled). Clicking on a level button will "deselect" the level to be switched. The take button will illuminate (preset). Click on the Take button to initiate the switch.

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Status can be read by hovering over a destination button, with the mouse pointer. The Source currently connected to that Destination will illuminate yellow. You can also hover over a Source button and the Destination(s) that the Source is connected to will illuminate.

Click on the Default GRID tab.

To perform an all-levels take on the grid console, first select all levels (green indicates enabled) then click the node symbol that intersects the input and output. The illustration below demonstrates how to connect Dst 7 to Src 8:

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4 Admin Utilities

Admin Utilities

This section provides a detailed explanation of the Admin Utilities client and how the Administrator uses this tool to register devices into the system and configure them.

4.1 Overview

Overview

TyLinx Pro Admin Utilities version 2.0 introduces full featured configuration to the TyLinx Pro line-up. With this new release the software can do things such as: adjust gains, toggle equalizers, toggle slew rates, setup control panels, and many other options that were not available in the previous release. Admin Utilities is part of a three program suite that allows for the creation of a network of routers for configuration and control. It plays a vital role in this suite by allowing the addition and deletion of devices and the screens to configure the properties in them. This is a brief outline of those screens and what they will enable the user to setup and configure in Sierra Video routers.

Quick summary of Setup Screens

General Screens

 Device Setup – provides a typical view of the devices connected to TyLinx Pro. The devices

are all listed on the outlook bar, which is the box to the far left of the screen that contains the serial and network category groups and devices within those categories. A device is any peripheral that is connected to TyLinx Pro; in the case of 2.0 these devices will only represent Sierra Video routers. With the Device Setup screen all the connection settings can be changed for devices added to TyLinx Pro.

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 Device Map – provides a visual representation of the system topology. You cannot change

connections settings on this screen; however, you can perform all the setup actions available on the Device Setup View. This view also tells you at a glance which of the routers has panels connected and there quantity. Once a device is loaded into TyLinx Pro this screen will show up on startup.

Setup Screens

 Router Communications – the first screen that appears when opening the router setup

window. This screen is used to configure the network and serial port settings in the router.

 Names –changes the Destination, Source, and Level names in the router.

 Salvos – add, delete, and setup salvos in the router.

 Audio Gains – adjusts both the input and output gains in the router, if the levels support the

feature.

 Output Slew – set the slew of an output to either SD or HD on supported levels.

 Input Equalizers –toggles input equalizers on or off for supported levels.

 Room Grouping – configures the room groups in supported routers.

 Alarm Setup Screen – setup the alarms in supported routers.

 Reclockers – adjust reclockers in supported routers.

Advanced Setup

 Dimensions – changes the virtual source, destination, and level size of the router.

 Mapping – virtually maps the router and import/export from Excel.

 Layers – configures the hardware layers in the router and maps them to virtual levels.

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 Microprocessors – upgrades the microprocessor software in the router’s boards.

*TyLinx Pro currently supports Sierra Video Systems routers only.

4.2 Add a Device

Add a Device

Open Admin Utilities;

Select the "Device Map" tab.

The Device Map screen provides a visual representation of the system topology. You cannot change connections settings on this screen; however, you can perform all the setup actions available on the Device Setup View (see "Device Setup"). This view also tells you at a glance which of the routers has panels connected and there quantity. Once a device is loaded into TyLinx Pro this screen will show up on startup.

Device Setup Ribbon Buttons

Change Password – opens a screen where you the user’s password can be changed.

Add Serial Device – adds a serial device to the server.

Add Network Device – adds a network device to the server.

Remove Device –removes a device from the server. The user is prompted with a confirmation dialog

to ensure devices are not deleted accidentally.

Scan for Devices –scans all serial ports router is discovered it will automatically be uploaded to TyLinx Pro.

Add Demo Router –adds a demo router to TyLinx Pro for demonstration purposes.

Setup –opens the general router setup screen.

available to the server and looks for Sierra Video routers, if a

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ReSync – resynchronize TyLinx Pro with the router. Any changes that have been made to the router

from an outside source will reflect in TyLinx Pro after the resynchronization is complete.

Launch Menu – The Launch menu provides a means to start other applications associated with TyLinx Pro operations. You can launch the other programs simply by clicking on their icon.

Add a Serial Device;

This section is if communication to the router is via a serial connection. For IP communication, skip to the section below "Add a Network Device".

Select Add Serial Device;

A dialog will now appear that looks like the following:

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Enter the serial connections that apply to your router.

Note:

Connection settings must match the settings in the device. See specific device users guide for factory defaults or changing communication settings.

Select Apply;

When communication with the router is successful, the display in the upper right will indicate "Online".

After selecting "Apply", select "Retrieve Router Information" to read the router's current configuration.

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A screen will display indicating the router’s name, size, and version. This screen allows you to configure the “Player” (router control) screen with basic default switching screens. If you want to create a default control panel and/or Grid, place a check in the box and enter a name for the panel if you want to configure a "default" panel and/or grid screen. Click OK when done. In this example the names "Default Panel" and "Default GRID" are used.

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Add a Network Device;

Setting up a network device is very similar to setting up a serial device in Admin Utilities. The first step is to press the “Add Network Device” button located to the right of the “Add Serial Device” button. This will add a new network device into TyLinx Pro and select it.

Select Add Network Device;

A dialog will now appear that looks like the following:

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The window has everything to configure the network device. It also has a second address field for redundant processors. The Standby Connection properties are required when the router has redundant processors with IP. Once the correct settings are entered press the apply button and if the router is online it will bring up the “Retrieve Router Information” button, press that and the rest of the steps are the same as adding a serial device.

Enter the Network connection information that applies to your router.

Once the correct settings are entered press the apply button and if the router is online it will bring up the “Retrieve Router Information” button, press that and the rest of the steps are the same as adding a serial device.

Note:

Connection settings must match the settings in the device. See specific device users guide for factory defaults or changing communication settings.

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4.3 Testing a Connection

Testing a Connection

Click the Test Connection button on the Device Settings dialog to test the interface to a device. A test pass/fail indication will be presented following test. If the connection is valid, it means that TyLinx Pro has what it needs to communicate with the device.

If invalid, then some trouble shooting may be required. Some questions to ask that may lead to the problem are:

 is the device powered?

 is the communications cable connected?

 is the Connection Type set properly?

 for serial connections; are properties like baud rate, number of bits, handshaking, etc. set to

router's configuration?

 for network connections; are the IP address and/or port number set correctly for TCP or UDP

connection?

4.4 Retrieve Device Information

Retrieve Device Information

Once device communications configuration has been defined and tested, the Administrator should click the 'Retrieve Device Information' button. This will direct Device Utilities to interrogate the device for the initial device configuration for the database.

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Once the information has been retrieved, the Administrator will be presented with a dialog that will permit them to create 2 default control consoles. The image below shows the Router Configuration dialog:

Notice on the dialog shown above, that 2 default control consoles may be created and named. Enter a meaningful name for both control consoles as they will be used later to identify consoles during operations. When complete, click the OK button and Device Utilities will create the default control consoles. Uncheck either Create Default Panel Console and/or Create Default Gird Console if one or more default console are not to be created.

4.5 Router Setup

Router Setup

The following sections apply to setting up the router's names and operational options. Access to these features are available by selecting "Setup" from the menu bar on the Device Setup tab or double clicking on the router icon in the Device Map tab.

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Not all setup options are available on all models. See the router's Users Manuals for information on options available.

4.5.1 Router Names

Router Names

The router comes with default names “Src” and “Dst”.

If the router inputs, outputs, and levels have been previously named, TyLinx Pro will display the names currently programmed in the router. You may want to change these names to meet your needs.

Names consist of a category and index, such as VTR 1. VTR (short for video tape recorder) as the category with the number 1 as the index. All VTRs would have the same category (VTR) with a different index for each video tape recorder.

This method allows you to categorize common inputs or outputs, making naming and switching of inputs and outputs simpler with the programmable SCP series of remote control panels.

Note:

Names can also be typed in (not to exceed 8 characters).

To edit source, destination, and level names, select Setup from the menu.

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Then select the "Names" tab.

The edit names dialog appears as shown below:

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Router Name Edit Dialog

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To change the names highlight the name to change by clicking on it and then enter a new name.

Select a category from the category list on the right. (To enter a new category see "Categories"

below.)

The selected category will be entered and the window will switch to "Indices".

Then select an Index reference.(To enter a new index reference see "Indices" below.)

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Categories

To add a new category, select "New Category".

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Enter a new category name, press enter.

The new category will appear on the category window.

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Note:

Category names may not exceed 5 characters. A category may be renamed or deleted by right clicking on the category button and selecting the

function.

Indices

To add a new index, select "New Index" from the Indices window.

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Enter a new index reference, press enter.

The new category will appear on the category window.

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Note:

Index names may not exceed 5 characters. An index may be renamed or deleted by right clicking on the category button and selecting the

function.

Changes will be saved in the database and sent to the router as you change focus to other name fields or click close, thus there is no need for an explicit 'Save' action.

When names are changed in this screen the names are sent to the router and will be reflected on the front control panel and remote panels with displays.

Names are limited to 8 characters including spaces.

DO NOT repeat names in either the Source or Destination column. Source names can be repeated in the Destination column and vice-versa.

4.5.2 Salvos

Salvos

A Salvo is a list of crosspoint switches that are downloaded to the routing switcher and switched by a single “Salvo Take” command.

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Salvos are stored in the router's CPU and may be accessed by any or all users.

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Salvo Setup

From the "Setup" window, select the Salvo tab and "Add"

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Enter a salvo name in the dialog box and click "OK".

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Click on "Add" takes.

Configure the Salvo by selecting the destination(s), sources, and levels from the list below.

More than 1 destination may be selected by holding the "Shift" or "Ctrl" button on the keyboard and selecting multiple destinations.

When more than 1 destination is selected, the "Add Multiple Takes" must be selected to include all switches.

All Salvos are sent to the router's CPU when the Salvo window is closed.

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4.5.3 Audio Gain

Audio Gain

For units with an adjustable audio gain option, select the "Audio Gains" tab from the Setup window.

The current gain settings are read from the router when the "Audio Gains" window is opened.

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Input Gain Adjust

Select inputs.

Gain is adjusted by hovering over the fader, holding down the left mouse button, and moving the fader up or down.

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The amount of gain or attenuation is indicated to the left of the fader.

To set gain to unity, click on "Set to Unity" or to set all gains to unity select "Set to All".

Output Gain Adjust

Select outputs.

Repeat process as described above for input gains.

Outputs can be set to "Mute" by placing a check in the appropriate box.

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4.5.4 AV Muting

A/V Muting

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Overview

Some models of Sierra Video routers have the ability to adjust A/V Muting. If your router has this option, the following section describes the steps necessary to adjust A/V delay.

A/V muting (delay) is a function that “delays” the video and audio signal of an output for a “user adjustable” amount of time after a “take” command is sent to the processor. The sync signals will be immediately upon the “take” command; only the video and audio will be delayed.

This enables the projector (or monitor) time, if input sync rates vary, to adjust to differing sync rates. The video will display black for a user set duration while the sync only is sent to the output device.

Setting Mute Delay

For Sierra Pro units with an "A/V Muting" option, select the "AV Muting" tab from the Setup window.

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Mute Delay, in seconds, is adjusted by hovering over the fader, holding down the left mouse button, and moving the fader up or down.

Changes are immediately sent to the router.

4.5.5 Room Grouping

Room Grouping

Overview

Room Groupings are groups of user defined inputs and outputs. If your router is being switched from

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several locations (rooms), you may want to restrict the inputs and/or outputs controlled by each location.

As an example, your router is being switched from two locations, a boardroom and a conference room and the boardroom uses different outputs and inputs than the conference room. To prevent accidental switching of the boardroom outputs or inputs from the conference room or vice versa, you can restrict the ability of input and output control of each location by setting up “rooms”.

You can also restrict the “level” the room can switch. If you have a video (level 1) and a audio level (level 2) for a given input, but only the boardroom to switch the audio (level 2), you can restrict the ability of the boardroom so that only the audio of that input is switched from that room group.

Sierra Video routers hold up to 4 room groups.

Group Setup

For Sierra Pro units with an "Room Grouping" option, select the "Room Grouping" tab from the Setup window.

Select "Add" Groups.

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Enter a Room Name.

Inputs, outputs, and levels allowed in the room group are selected by clicking on the appropriate areas.

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All Room Groups are sent to the router's CPU when the Room Grouping window is closed.

4.5.6 Sync Rate Reporting

Sync Rate Reporting

Overview

Some models of Sierra Video routers have the ability to report sync rate using TyLinx Pro. If your router has this option, the following section describes the steps necessary to report sync rate.

Reporting of the Sync Rate on an input can help troubleshoot installation wiring and determine if a scaler is required.

Reporting Sync Rates

For Sierra Pro units with an "Sync Rate Reporting" option, select the "Sync Rates" tab from the Setup window.

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Sync rates are displayed in the individual source box(s).

4.5.7 Input Equalizers

Input Equalizers

Overview

Some models of Sierra Video Digital routers offer adjustable input equalizers. This function allows users to bypass any input's auto ranging equalizer.

In the 'ON' mode: The input equalizer is enabled and the routing switcher will automatically adjust to the cable length connected to the input.

In the 'OFF' mode: The input equalizer is bypassed, and the routing switcher will not do any cable equalization.

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'ON' is the recommended and is the factory default setting.

Input Equalizer Setup

For units with an "Input Equalizer" option, select the "Input Equalizers" tab from the Setup window.

Equalizers are turned on and off by clicking on the On/Off button in the source box.

Multiple sources can be changed by placing a check in the source's box and selecting "Turn Selected On" or "Turn Selected Off" at the top of the window.

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Changes are sent to the router upon selection.

4.5.8 Output Slew

Output Slew

Overview

Some models of Sierra Video Digital routers offer adjustable output slew rate. This function allows users to adjust the slew rate of each output to cope with the varying formats that the router accepts.

In the 'HD' mode: The router complies with the <= 270psec rise and fall time spec defined in the SMPTE 292M standard

In the 'SD' mode: The router complies with the >= 400psec and <=1500psec rise and fall time spec defined in the SMPTE 259M standard.

'HD' is the factory default setting.

Note that if the Slew Rate is set to HD, the routing switcher will pass HD and SD signals correctly. However a HD signal will not be passed through the routing switcher if the Slew Rate is set to “SD”.

Output Slew Rate Setup

For units with an "Output Slew Rate" option, select the "Output Slew" tab from the Setup window.

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Output Slew is changed by placing a check in the SD or HD box for the appropriate output.

Multiple outputs can be changed by placing a check in the output's box and selecting "Set Selected To HD" or "Set Selected To SD" at the top of the window.

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Changes are sent to the router upon selection.

4.5.9 Advanced Setup

Advanced Setup

The Advanced Setup window contains functions that can cause the router to operate incorrectly or to not operate at all. Any changes made to this window should be made with the assistance of a Sierra Video technician.

The following sections apply to setting up the router's Mapping.

Access to these features are available by selecting the router icon in the Device Map tab and pressing "Ctrl/W" on the keyboard.

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Select "Advanced Setup" from the menu bar to access the Advanced Setup window.

The "Dimensions" tab displays the current router size allowing entry of new dimensions (see following sections).

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The "Mapping" tab displays the current "virtual" I/O verses the connector number related to the virtual I/O. This screen allows changes to the router's mapping tables

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4.5.9.1

The "Layers" tab displays the layer/level configuration of the router. This is a "read-only" screen and does not allow changes to the router.

Mapping

Overview

Sierra Video routers are shipped configured as “linear mapped”. That is, all levels switch at the same time when an I/O is selected.

The term one-to-one mapping, or linear mapping, means that source 1 is assigned to physical input

connector 1, source 2 to connector 2, etc. This is the default mapping that is shipped with each Sierra router. If one-to-one mapping is adequate, you do not need to follow the instructions in this section for setting the mapping tables.

In non-mapped (linear mapped) Sierra routers, when a control panel or control program calls for a connection, or “take”, from source 3 to destination 18, this means that the signal going to the physical input connector labeled “3” is to be connected to the physical output connector labeled “18”.

Sierra Video routers offer the option of “Virtual Mapping”. In virtual-mapped Sierra routers, a mapping table stands between the control panel “take” request, and the physical connectors that are switched. Its purpose is to give the user more flexibility in the way signals are connected to the router, and the way numbers are assigned to the signals by the router.

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Source and destination names (virtual names) apply to all levels. That is, you cannot give different

names to a given source on each level. You can only give it a single name that must apply to all

levels. Think of (virtual) source names as names given to source numbers, and think of (virtual) destination names as names given to destination numbers. Input and output names may be different on each level. That is, an input may be given one name on level 1, and an entirely different name on level 2. Think of input names as names given to input connectors, and output names as names given to output connectors.

Often, an input’s name will be the same on all levels, and likewise for an output’s name. Furthermore,

it will often be the case that a source’s name will be the same as the name of the input it is mapped to,

and likewise for destination names. However, it’s your choice.

A user typically controls a routing switcher by using a control panel to enter and view destination,

source, input and output names and numbers. Below is a summery of the typical process a user

would go through to examine and take a destination using a control panel:

1. Destinations are shown and selected by the user using the destination name and/or the destination number. The physical output number that the destination maps to, or its name, is not shown on the control panel.

2. The crosspoint status of a destination is usually shown using the physical input names and/or numbers on each level. There are two reasons why the virtual source names/numbers are not used:

(a) source names apply to all levels, while input names can be different on each level, and it is often important when displaying status to be able to see different names on each level; (b) if multiple mapping is used, displaying the input name rather than the source name reduces confusion by showing the actual physical signal name, which will be the same for two different source names with multiple mapping. Because names are often the same on all levels, and the same for a source and its mapped input, it will often be the case that if source names had been displayed instead, they would be the same.

3. Some control panels allow the crosspoint status of a destination to be viewed using source names and/or numbers rather than input names/numbers. The SCP series of control panels can be set to show status in either form (source names or input names). It is user selectable when programming the control panel using the SVS GRIP router control software.

4. Takes are composed by the user using either source or input names, or source numbers. A user may enter either a source name or an input name or a source number for each level of the take he is composing. An entered name is looked up in both the source and input name tables, to locate the source number to use for the take. If the name is found in the input name table, the first source that is mapped to that input is used. The behavior is slightly different depending on whether he is composing an all-levels (AFV) take, or a breakaway take. If an all-levels take is being composed, the name is first looked up in the source name table, and if not found, the input name table is searched for the name. If a breakaway take is being composed, the search order is just the opposite, with the input name table searched first, and then the source name table. In many cases the search order would make no difference, because the same names are used for source and its mapped input.

The number of sources and destinations in a Sierra virtual-mapped router can be configured by the user. It can be many more than the physical size of the router, which can be useful in different ways.

There are many uses for virtual mapping, such as:

rtual sources can be mapped in such a way as to permit an all-levels take of that source to

1. Vi accomp

lish what would previously have to have been done with a breakaway take. You could map some virtual sources on all levels, while mapping others on only a few levels, and leaving other levels unmapped. This permits doing all-level takes that affect only some levels.

2. You may wish to keep all the signals from one type of machine grouped together in the same group of source or destination numbers, and yet you may want to hav e the flexibility to add more of these signals at a later time without having to move a lot of signals from one connector to another. Suppose that VTR1-VTR8 are assigned to input connectors 1-8, and CAM1-CAM12 are assigned to input connectors 9-20. The mapping table is set up so that sources 1-8 are VTR1-VTR8, and sources 9-20 are CAM1-CAM12. Later on, you add VTR9, and you want to make it be source 9, and make CAM1-CAM12 be sources 10-21. But at the same time you do not want to have to move

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all the connectors CAM1-CAM12 down one. You could put VTR9 on input connector 21, and map source 9 to input 21. You would have to change the mapping of sources 10-21 so that they mapped to inputs 9-20.

3. In partially-stuffed routers with holes, mapping allows the holes to be “mapped away”, so that control panels see one continuous set of sources or destinations.

4. Two separate levels can be “joined together” into one level, by mapping first one level, then the other, to successive sources or destinations. For example, suppose you have two levels, each 16x16. Sources 1-16 could be mapped to level 1 inputs 1-16 with level 2 unmapped. Sources 17-32 could be mapped to level 2 inputs 1-16 with level 1 unmapped. Likewise for destinations. You would not be able to connect source 1 to destination 17, for example, but you could connect any source 1-16 to any destination 1-16, or any source 17-32 to any destination 17-32. You would not have to concern yourself with levels.

5. A more complete join of two levels could be done by cabling inputs of the two levels together. For example, if you had a router with two 64x64 analog video levels, you could connect 64 inputs to the first level and then cable them in parallel to the second level also, so that both levels received the same 64 inputs. Then, you could map destinations 1-64 to level 1 outputs 1-64, and destinations 65-128 to level 2 outputs 1-64. You would end up with a 64x128 single-level router.

6. One source could be mapped on all levels, while another one might be mapped only on audio levels. The first would be used to set up all levels of a destination, while the second would be used to change the audio while leaving the video unchanged. An all-levels take could be done with the second source, yet only the audio levels would change. Note that this is a use of multiple mapping.

7. If one level is a machine control level, you can selectively map that level only for those sources or destinations where you want machine control routing to take place.

8. Some signals may include video but not audio, or vice-versa. For these signals, mapping table entries can be unmapped on those levels where there is no signal. Router inputs and outputs need not be wasted. For example, if output 17 is used for a monitor’s video signal on level 1 and for a totally unrelated audio signal on level 2, separate destinations can be mapped to each level, permitting all-level takes of the MON that don’t affect the audio level, and vice-versa.

Offset Mapping

The most simple and common form of virtual mapping is to separate signal types. This is referred to as "offset" mapping. An example of this would be a 16x16 two level router. Level 1 being digital video and level 2 as analog video. Since selecting source 1 to destination 1 will switch both the digital and analog signals connected to connector 1, a "break-away switch must be made if only the digital video level is what is desired to switch.

The router can be "mapped" to operate as a 32x32 router with I/O's 1 thru 16 as digital video and I/O's 17 thru 32 as analog video.

TyLinx Pro provides a simple method to accomplish this.

The following examples are for a 16x16 two level router, level 1 being digital video and level 2 as analog video.

The first step is to expand the router size.

Select the "Dimensions" tab from the menu bar.

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Enter the Virtual size the router is to be and select "Apply To Router".

Then select the "Mapping" tab from the menu bar.

Select sources to offset.

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Highlight the sources you want to offset map.

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Select the level(s) to to offset.

Press "Apply Offset Map".

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After applying offset map you will see the connector numbers change in the mapping table.

Repeat the process for the destinations.

When complete, press "Send Changes to Router".

A countdown window will appear while changes are sent.

When the countdown is complete, press "Reset Router" to store the changes in the router.

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The router will reset and mapping will be complete.

The router is now configured to a virtual size of 32x32. The first 16 I/Os are digital video followed by I/Os 17 through 32 as analog video.

This allows for the operators to separate, by switching, the signal types without doing a “break-away” switch.

The two signal types will always switch separately.

Complex Router Mapping

When a mapping scheme is required more complex than simple offset mapping. It is possible with

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TyLinx Pro to generate a excel " Mapping Worksheet" that can be filled out and sent to the router.

From the Mapping tab, select "Generate Mapping Worksheet".

A windows "Save As" dialog box will appear. Enter a name and save.

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Open the worksheet and you will see the current mapping and names in your router.

Enter connector numbers and names as desired.

Adding rows will automatically change the virtual size of the router.

When complete, save and close worksheet.

From the Mapping tab, select "Import Mapping Worksheet"

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A countdown window will appear while changes are sent.

When the countdown is complete, press "Reset Router" to store the changes in the router.

The router will reset and mapping will be complete.

Mapping Examples

In this example the M-100 supports both analog and digital signals therefore both levels are switched together. VTR-1 is analog only. When VTR-1 is selected only the analog level (level 1) will be changed.

Overlapping Offset mapped router

Router Sources

Virtual Names Level 1 8x8

Level 2 8x8

I/O Source

Analog

Video

Conn #

Digital

Video

Conn #

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1 M-100 M-100 1 M-100 1

2VTR 1 VTR 1 2 0

3VTR 2 VTR 2 3 0

4VTR 3 VTR 3 4 0

5VTR 4 VTR 4 5 0

6VTR 5 VTR 5 6 0

7VTR 6 VTR 6 7 0

8VTR 7 VTR 7 8 0

9 DIG 1 0 DIG 1 2

10 DIG 2 0 DIG 2 3

11 DIG 3 0 DIG 3 4

12 DIG 4 0 DIG 4 5

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13 DIG 5 0 DIG 5 6

14 DIG 6 0 DIG 6 7

15 DIG 7 0 DIG 7

In this example there are mixed signal formats (audio and video). By mapping this way, when you select CD 1 only the audio level of the CD is switched. VTR 1 accepts both audio and video, therefore both levels are switched.

Mixed format mapping

Router Sources

Virtual Names Level 1 8x8

I/O Sources Video Conn # Audio Conn #

1 M-100 M-100 1 M-100 1

2VTR 1VTR 1 2 VTR 1 2

3VTR 2VTR 2 3 VTR 2 3

Level 2 8x8

4VTR 3VTR 3 4 VTR 3 4

5VTR 4VTR 4 5 VTR 4 5

6CG 1 CG 1 6 0

7 CD 1 0 CD 1 6

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8TBC 1TBC 1 7 0

9DVD 1DVD 1 8 DVD 1 7

10 Audio Rm 0 Audio Rm 8

4.6 Control Panels

Control Panels

Overview

This section applies to all control panels using RS-485 (3 pin mini XLR connector) communication.

Tylinx Pro configures the router for control panels and programs the buttons on the SCP series programmable control panels.

A Router Is Only As Good As Its Control System... A good control system is reliable, yet flexible enough to allow the switcher to be controlled in a variety of ways. It will allow the use of a large number of different control panels. Simple Push Button control panels to fully programmable panels customized to your individual installation can be configured with TyLinx Pro.

The physical network structure is RS-485 extended to accommodate a total of up to 64 panels (100 on some models) on a common bus of up to 5,000 feet. The Control System uses a serial protocol that allows for controlling video and audio levels, AFV, or breakaway. The panel network software is based on fast polling protocol, the most reliable software method for networking devices on a common bus. Control panels on the bus can never take over the bus. Instead, the polling master -- which also is the network interface to the routing switcher -- is always in control.

The Button per Input control panels come in a variety of configurations. These less complex and easy-to-use panels simply assign a single button to a single input. Single-Bus buttons are assignable to one output and any combination of levels; the single operation of pressing a switch selects the desired input. XY Matrix panels have two groups of switches: First press an OUTPUT button to enable the desired output, then use the row of IN or SOURCE Buttons to initiate the switch.

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Configuring Control Panels

After retrieving the router's information a control panel icon will display on the "Device Map" window.

If control panels are added after the router's information is retrieved, select "ReSync" from the menu bar or right click on the router icon and select "ReSync Router".

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Double click on the Control Panel icon.

Then select a control panel from the left hand list. Default names for control panels are based on their specific ID number.

Each control panel must have its own unique ID number (see the specific control panel's manual for

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This window will indicate the control panel type, panel ID number, and software version.

A control panel name and/or location can be entered (*not required).

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Destinations and/or Levels can be blocked from control by a panel.

The output(s) the panel can control are selected by "toggling" the destination buttons on or off in the "Allowed Destinations" window.

Note:

Single bus panels can only control 1 destination.

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All, or specific levels, can be controlled by a panel. Select the level(s) to be controlled by the panel by "toggling" the level buttons on or off in the "Allowed Levels" window.

The “Tally Level” selects which level a Pushbutton panel’s lamps will follow.

Select the Tally Level from the drop down list.

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If this is a Single Bus control Panel, place a check in the "Single Bus" box.

Configuring Programmable (SCP) Control Panels

The SCP family of panels panels are designed to allow for maximum flexibility in the categorization of buttons. A button can have multiple functions depending how it is programmed and where the user is in the sequence of pushes. As an example, the first push on a Button could write “VTR” on the display. The second push on the same button could add a “1” to “VTR” as a suffix so we would see “VTR1” on the display. If another number programmed button were pushed, such as a 3, we could see “VTR13” on the display. The Second Push row would remain enabled until the “Shift”, “Clear”, or the “Take” button were selected and would force the panel into a different set of actions.

The Shift Push is similar to the Ctrl key on the PC, which allows different functions to be performed on the panel, such as toggling between “Alpha” and “Sort” on numerical values during a scroll function. All Buttons in the SCP line of control panels are soft key. That is, every key can be programmed. As an example, the SCP-112 can become a 12-button salvo panel, or only a 6 destinations and 6 sources control panel.

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When SCP Programmable panels are selected, 2 extra tabs display on the menu bar.

Programming

Select the "Programming" tab.

A graphical display of the selected panel will display. (This example is of an SCP-240 programmable panel.)

Some versions of control panel software allow TyLinx Pro to read the current programming of the

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buttons on a panel. This does not necessarily mean you have out of date software.

If the version of software in your panel does not allow current button programming to be read the display will reflect the factory default settings of a panel and the following message will display on the upper right of the window.

Programming Buttons

There are 3 button modes for the panels;

Normal- The normal mode is the action that takes place when a button is pressed.

Shift- The shift mode is the action that takes place when a "Shift" button is programmed and held

down. This is similar to a PC keyboard operation.

Special Push- The special push mode only applies the the SCP-112 panel

. When “Special Push” is enabled the action of the button becomes the first push command with the “Normal” row of buttons becoming the subsequent commands until “Take”, “Select”, or “Clear” is pushed. "Special Push" is

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enabled as the factory default.

Details of SCP control panel functions and programming can be found in the following sections.

To program a button, place the mouse pointer over the button and right click.

Select from the drop down list and its sub menus the button programming desired.

LCD Mode

The LCD mode determins the "look" of the LCD display on the panel.

Physical Names- This will display the physical (or actual) names in the router. This should be used

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when the individual names in a level differ from the virtual (switching) name.

Virtual Names- This will display the virtual name that is used for switching an I/O.

Numbers- This will display the I/O number rather than the I/O name.

Panel Properties

Select the "Panel Properties" tab.

The Panel Properties window sets the "general" look and action of the panel.

Brightness- Controls the brightness of the LCD screen.

Numeric I/O Sorting- Unchecked I/Os are sorted alphanumerically, checked the I/Os are sorted in

numeric order.

Show Unmapped Levels- In a mapped router the panel will display levels that are unmapped by displaying "Not Mapped" in the status. This will have no affect on the LCD display on mapped routers

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and should be left checked.

Enable Preset Level Flash- When this box is checked, a level button that is preset to switch will flash. Unchecked the level button will steadily illuminate.

Level Hold Down Mode- The level hold down mode affects the response cycle of a level button when held down. Holding a level button can cycle the level enable from on and all others off, off and all others on, etc...

Source Select Preset and Take Property- When this box is checked a panel will "take" as soon as a valid source is entered eliminating the need to program a "Take" button.

When programming the panel is complete, click on "Send To Panel" to complete the process.

The panel programming can be copied to apply to a different panel in the future.

Select "Copy Settings" and enter a name and/or description, then select "Submit".

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To retrieve the copied settings to apply to another panel, select "Paste Settings". Select the file to

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Send to Panel and the copied settings are complete.

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4.6.1 SCP-20

General Settings

The “General Settings” window is the first step to programming an SCP panel. The “General” window allows you to set the output(s) and level(s) you want the panel to control.

From the Device Map window on TyLinx Pro, double click on the control panel icon.

Select the Panel number (ID) of the SCP-20 panel you want to program.

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Note:

The General Settings must be configured before proceeding to the Programming screen.

The “Panel Information” window will display the part number and software version of the selected panel. The SCP-20 panel’s part number is 804020.

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You can enter a panel name and/or location (optional).

Select the level(s) the panel is to control (toggle on and off).

Select the output(s) the panel is to control.

Note:

Some older versions of Control Panel software do not allow TyLinx Pro to identify the SCP control panel type.

If the SCP control panel you have selected is identified as “Type Generic” you may have an older version of software. Older versions of software may still be programmed.

Select the panel Type from the dropdown window under “Change Panel to:” and continue.

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All control panels can have outputs blocked, this allows the control panel to status an output, but prevents the panel from selecting inputs on that output.

Select the outputs you want this panel to control.

Panels can also have levels blocked. “Enable/Disable” the levels you want this panel to control by clicking on the level boxes in the lower part of the screen.

The “LED Tally Level” section does not apply to the SCP-20 control panel.

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If the panel is to be a “Single Bus” (only controls 1 output), place a check in the “Single Bus” box.

Placing a check in the “Single Bus” box will cause the panel to only access and switch the single selected output.

If there is no check in the box and only one output is selected for the panel to control, the panel can status the blocked outputs but only switch the selected output.

When selection of allowed outputs and levels is complete, click on “Send to Router”.

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Programming Panel Buttons

Click on the “Programming” tab at the top of the window.

This will take you to the button programming window.

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Note:

If your panel does not have software that does not allow TyLinx Pro to read the current programming of the buttons, this screen will reflect the factory default programming.

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To program a button hover over the button with the mouse pointer, right click, and select from the dropdown list, the program you would like to place into the button.

Continue this process for each button you want to program.

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Functions;

This is a list of functions that can be applied to the panel buttons.

Admin Unlock- Unlocks selected destination. Overrides lock made by any user.

Backspace

Clear

Clear Dest

Clear Source

Dest Lock

Name vs Number

Page

- Causes cursor to move back one character space.

- Clears current entry.

- Clears destination entry and places the cursor in the destination field.

- Clears source entry and places the cursor in the source field.

- Locks current destination from changing to another source.

- Toggles between Alpha and Numeric sort.

- Changes display to next page. If there are more levels than show in LCD

display, Page will display next set of levels.

Salvo Menu

- The “Salvo Menu” function will display the list of Salvos in the LCD of

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the panel for selection.

None-

Scroll Back

Scroll Forward

Select

Select/Shift

function (moves cursor). Holding down the button is the “Shift” function similar to a standard computer keyboard.

Select All Levels

function restores all levels to enable if the previous switch was other than all levels.

Take

- Initiates command

This removes any programming from the button.

- Causes lists to display from higher number to lower.

- Causes lists to display from lower number to higher.

- Moves cursor.

- “Select/Shift” is a dual mode function. Pressing once is the “Select”

- Enables all levels Note; all levels are enabled as a default. This

Level;

applied to a panel button the LED for that button will light allowing individual level selection. After a destination is selected all level buttons will light. Pressing a level button will unselect the level indicated by extinguishing the light. Holding down the button will cause the panel to cycle from enabling only the level selected to all levels enabled.

This list contains the levels of control active on the router. When this function is

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Salvo;

button gives you a direct link to the Salvo selected. *A “Salvo Menu” function can be found in the Functions window. This will display the list of Salvos in the LCD of the panel for selection.

Category;

This programs the button to enter the category name awaiting an index number to complete the entry.

This window is the list of Salvos. Selecting a Salvo from this list and applying it to a

This list contains the categories as entered in the names screen in TyLinx Pro.

Index:

This list contains the Indices as entered in the names screen in TyLinx Pro. This

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programs the button to enter the index reference of a category to complete the entry.

Destination;

output.

This is a list of outputs, by name, providing a direct routing path to a selected

Source;

This is a list providing a direct routing path to a selected input.

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LCD Mode;

Status” window on the panel. Some models, depending on LCD size, do not support all setups.

Button Mode;

“normal” and “shift”. Selecting “shift” allows you to program buttons on a “shift” row. The “shift” row acts similar to a PC keyboard. If a button is programmed is programmed as “Select/Shift”, holding down that button accesses anything programmed in the “shift” row.

Selecting the different setups will adjust the display of the in the “Source

Physical Names displays the actual source names by level. Virtual Names displays the virtual Numbers displays the physical I/O numbers (numeric only).

Clicking on the “Button Mode” button mode button toggles between

source name in all levels.

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Panel Properties

Select the panel properties tab.

Numeric I/O sorting- Panel lists will display sorted by input or output number. Un-checked panel will display lists by alpha sort.

Show UnMapped Levels

will hide unmapped levels.

Enable Preset Level Flash

to switch. * If level button is programmed as a shift function, checking this box has no effect on level button function.

Source Select Preset and Take Property

source is selected. Un-checked will require a “Take” button to be pressed to initiate switch.

Level Hold Down Mode

through a series of enabled and disabled. In the 2-Way Cycle mode, holding down the level button toggles between all on to only the selected on. 3-Way Cycle Mode, holding down the level button toggles between selected on, all on, and selected off others on.

- Levels that are unmapped will be displayed in status. Unchecked

- When checked this will cause level display to flash when preset

- If this box is checked, router will “Take” when

- When level buttons are held down for 3 seconds they will cycle

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When programming is complete, click on “Send To Panel” to apply programming to the panel.

The LCD screen on the panel will indicate that the buttons are being programmed and the panel will reset when complete.

Once you have programmed a setup you may save the setup to paste to other panels. Settings are saved in the TyLinx Pro data base and can be selected to paste to another SCP-20 in the future.

Click on “Copy Settings”.

A “Save Settings” dialog window will appear allowing entry of a name and description of the saved settings.

To recall saved settings, click on “Paste Settings” and select the settings you want to apply

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and click on “Submit”..

Operational Notes

Enter the destination first. After the destination is entered, the button programmed “Select/Shift” will flash indicating a valid entry. Press either “Select/Shift” to move the cursor to the “Source” field, and enter the Source. After the “Source” is entered, pressing “Take” will complete the route.

Names are stored in the router’s CPU. Enter names in the router before programming the panel. See the “names” section of the TyLinx Pro help file for details.

When a panel displays a question mark it is an indication that the name entered is not recognized as a name in the router’s CPU.

The control panel downloads names from the router on power up. If the names in the router are changed, remove power from the control panel for 10 seconds. Re-applying power will cause the panel to download the new names.

Note:

The display area of the SCP-20 is limited to 6 characters. Names longer than than 6 characters will be

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