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Appendix D: X4 Configurator Software
The X4 Configurator Software allows for easy and intuitive setup and control of the switching
between source computer or video entities and user display destinations such as desktops,
theaters, conference rooms, editing suites, control consoles, video walls, biomedical imaging
arenas, satellite mapping, etc. In addition, single video sources may be multi-cast (one to more
than one) or broadcast (one to all) to desired destinations. Additionally, macro presets may be
created for saving and recalling commonly used input and output ties.
Note: The HDX Router line can also be controlled via an ASCII interface. There is an
additional manual for the ASCII Interface found on our website or available upon request
(VxRouter-ASCII-API)
Controlling the HDX Router(s) with the X4 Configurator software requires an external Control
Computer. This computer may be configured to fit in with your facility’s exisiting network, but
HDX Routers require static IP addresses. If your facility will not allow static IP addresses on its
own network, then it may be necessary for the Control Computer to have two network cards-
one for the facility interface, and an additional one for controlling the routers. Router information
is stored by IP Address so it should not change. A web browser is used to manage the HDX
Router(s).
One or more HDX Routers can be controlled via a web-based software package running on a
Control Computer running Microsoft Windows or Linux.
Installation, Linux:
The Linux installation is automatic and allows few options.
Installation, Windows:
There are options available during the Windows installation. If, for example your Windows
machine already has Python and the pyWin extensions installed, then the first two checkboxes
can be unchecked as they are for installing (or unnecessarily reinstalling) those packages.
The install process also asks if the configuration files should be available to just you or to all
users. This determines where the configuration files will be placed.
Install Python2.6 (unnecessary if previously installed)
Install Python win32 extension (unnecessary if previously installed)
Create LSI/X44 Directory Tree (leave checked)
Install X44 Configurator Programs (leave checked)
Install X44 Default Configuration Files (leave checked)
Create X44 Configurator Service (leave checked)
Start X44 Configurator Service (leave checked)
After installation (which also starts the web server as a Windows service), open a browser and
set the URL to the address of the server machine. Once the network(s) are configured and the
control software is running, the control pages can be accessed from any connected client PC by