AMX Distribution Matrix Octaire - Manual (Page 77)

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73 Octaire Instruction Manual
To disconnect the test switch with the XBar:
1. Click the red crosspoint. The red crosspoint image turns blue as the test switch is disconnected.
Executing a Test Switch with BCS
We recommend routing a test switch with BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands on the Diagnostics
page (see below) or with the XBar Controller (see page 72).
Note: The Diagnostics page also displays Communication Statistics and provides access to a Telnet
session for controlling the Octaire
with BCS commands (see page 81).
Note: If you are not familiar with BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands, see the “BCS Protocol
Instruction Manual” on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www.amx.com.
BCS commands are not case sensitive.
Before executing the test switch, make sure the first source device and the first destination device are
connected to the input and output connectors exactly as shown in the “Octaire AutoPatch Connector
Guide” for your matrix switcher (see page 96). Depending on the signal and connector type, you may
need to attach more than one input and output for a signal (e.g., a Y/c signal will be routed over a BNC
connector on the enclosure that routes “Y” and over a BNC connector on the enclosure that routes “c”).
The following test switch routes Input 1 to Output 1 on Level 0.
To send a test BCS command:
1. From any page in the site, click the Diagnostics link.
2. Enter CL0I1O1T (Change Level 0, Input 1 to Output 1, Take) in the BCS string field.
3. Click Send.
The system response for the command displays directly under the BCS string field. When the exact
command that was entered appears, the command has been successfully executed.
FIG. 37 Diagnostics page
Test BCS string field
Communication Statistics table
Telnet Session button