AMX Distribution Matrix Precis SD - Manual (Page 45)

Precis SD Control Panel Operation
40 Precis SD Instruction Manual
Executing Macros (Local Presets)
Note: For Precis SD systems, the terms “macro” and “local preset” are interchangeable.
A macro (local preset) is a predetermined set of switches on a particular level (virtual matrix) that are routed
simultaneously. A Precis SD can execute as many macros per level as there are Input and Output Keys. A
12x8 model can execute 20 local presets per level, an 8x8 model can execute 16 local presets per level, and
an 8x4 model can execute 12 local presets per level.
Note: A Precis SD can store additional local presets up to a total of 64; however, the additional local
presets must be accessed from a serial control device.
Local presets are not programmed (defined) at the factory. To program local presets, use XNConnect (see
“Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files” on page 45 and the Help file) or contact your AMX
representative (for contact information, see page 32). Once the local presets have been defined as part of the
configuration file, local presets can be executed at any time during normal operation.
To execute a macro, the Control Panel must be in Macro mode with the appropriate level selected. Select a
macro by pressing the Input or Output Key that corresponds to the number assigned to the local preset in
XNConnect. After you have selected a macro, the Control Panel returns to Switch mode and must be
returned to Macro mode before executing another macro.
The following general steps incorporate the specific example in parenthesis of executing local preset 13 on
Level 2 using an 8x8 Precis SD.
To execute a local preset (local preset 13 on level 2 on an 8x8 Precis SD):
1. Press the Macro Key.
The Macro Key flashes, and all the other lights on the panel turn off.
When the Macro Key starts flashing, you have 10 seconds to enter a level and a local preset before the
control panel reverts to Switch mode.
2. Press the Level Key that corresponds to the level where the local preset resides.
(The first Level Key selects Level 0; for Level 2, press the third Level Key from the left.)
The Level Key illuminates.
3. Press the Input or Output Key – counted consecutively – associated with the desired local preset.
(To select local preset 13, press Output Key 5; the 8 Input Keys plus the first 5 Output Keys equals the
13th key for the local preset assigned number 13 on Level 2 in XNConnect).
The Macro Key stops flashing, and all control panel lights turn off
The switches/disconnects contained in the macro (Macro 13) are executed.
The control panel returns to Switch mode.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to execute additional local presets.
Note: Executing a local preset does not change any system routings that are not part of the preset.
FIG. 20 The Macro Key is used with a Level Key and an Input or Output Key
Places system in Macro Mode
Enter Level within 10 seconds of
pressing Macro Key
Use Input Keys and Output Keys
(consecutively numbered) to
select local presets