CrossPoint / MAV Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software
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Matrix Software
Matrix Switchers Control Program
The Windows
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-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates
with the switcher via the Ethernet LAN port, the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422
port, and the front panel Configuration (RS-232) port (matrix sizes up to 1616)
to provide an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible
with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and later. Updates to these programs can be
downloaded from the Extron Web site (www.extron.com).
Installing the software
The program is contained on the Extron Software Products disk. Install the
software as follows:
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For full functionality, install both of the following programs:
• The Matrix Switchers Control Program
• The Firmware Loader
1. Insert the disk into the drive. The Extron software DVD window should
appear automatically.
Figure 5-1 — Software disk window
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If the window does not self-open, run Launch.exe from the disk.
2. Click the Software tab (figure 5-1).
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. Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 5-2).
Figure 5-2 — Software installation