Extron Electronics Matrix 100 Switcher - Manual (Page 43)

Extron • Matrix 100 • User’s Manual
Chapter 5 • Windows® Control Software
5-1
Extron Matrix Control Software
Extron supplies controller software that runs in the Windows® operating system,
version 3.1 or later. Install the software from the 3.5” floppy disk, just like any
other Windows application. (Run Setup.exe from the floppy disk.) This software,
called “Matrix 100/200 Control Program”, works with both the Matrix 100 and
Matrix 200 switchers. Its operation will be restricted to the features and
configuration of your Matrix.
Communication between the computer software and the Matrix is done
after connecting the computer to the RS-232/RS-422 Port on the rear
panel of the Matrix 100. See Page A-1 for more information on this
port.
Installation of the software creates a Program Group (Windows 3.1) or a Folder
(if Windows 95®) called “Extron Electronics”. Icons for the Control Program and
the Help Program are installed in that group, or folder. Examples follow.
The Window below shows an Extron Program Group. This example is from
Windows 3.1, and it includes Extron’s VTG 200 Control Program installed; you
may not have the VTG 200 Software. (VTG = Video Test Generator)
Figure 5-1. Extron Windows Group Example
Windows Example
With the Matrix 100/200 Control software installed, double-click on the icon. You
will be asked to select the PC’s Comm Port. When communications has been
established, the Matrix Control Software will “read” your matrix.
_______ Although detailed Help is provided in the software, this section of the manual is
to inform the user as to what is available. Remember that this software is for
more than one Matrix. Your version may not look exactly like these examples.
This will open a Control Program Window. (The following example is blank.)