RCP-ME User Guide (v4.0) Functions • 45
Functions
This chapter briefly summarizes how to assign a function to one of the buttons on the hard panel.
What is a Function?
The RCP-ME has some special function tasks that can be assigned to any button on the panel. The available
functions are detailed below.
Breakaway Step (BRK STEP)
A single button that selects the next breakaway in the Breakaway table on the Configuration tab (see “Assigning a
Breakaway Step Button” on page 37). If you want to view the levels used in the current breakaway, hold the
breakaway step button (see “Viewing the Breakaways Assigned to an RCP-ME” on page 39). The breakaway
step button does not illuminate when the default breakaway is selected. For help reading the levels from the
hexadecimal expression, see Table 17 .1 .
Chop (CHOP)
A single button that starts a slow or fast toggle between the two most recently selected sources for a given
destination.
Deassign (DE-ASN)
The de-assign button has two-fold functionality: a single button that provides a convenient method for
disconnecting machine control ports and, if using virtual routing, a single button that allows you to free up
resources when they are no longer needed for a path.
MC Key (MC KEY)
A single button that provides a convenient method for toggling reciprocal switching on and off when machine
control is used.
Panel Lock (LOCK)
A single button that provides a convenient method for locking the RCP-ME against accidental or unwanted
changes. The panel lock function can also be set by selecting the Panel Locked check box on the Configuration tab
of the Panel Config interface or holding down a
Protect button.
Protect (PROT)
A single button that places a block on the current destination, preventing its use by other sources. The
Protect
button may also be held down to panel-lock the RCP-ME. Refer to the chapter “Protects and Locks” on page 61
for details.
Salvo
A salvo is a predefined list of switch events and is executed when a salvo button is pressed. Note that salvos are
only applicable if the RCP-ME is connected to an Ultrix router. Refer to the chapter “Salvos” on page 55 for details.
Shift
Each source or destination button may be assigned up to three states. A
Shift button provides access to these
additional assignments. A
SRC SH1 button allows access to the second assignment of a button. A SRC SH2 button
allows access to the third assignment of that same button.
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