Name:	Extron Matrix 100 Switcher
Version:	6.7.2
Available for:	Manager V7 and Manager V6 (Lite & Pro), Showmaster (Mini, ST, Pro, LE, XS & iPro)
Limitation In:
Device Brand:	Extron
Positrack Compatible:	No
Resources type:	Serial

Overview

The Extron 100 MxM provides an easy way to control one or several Extron 100 matrix switchers, from your PC’s RS 232 Com port. Regular RS 232 cable can be used (DB9 female on PC to DB9 Male on the matrix).

MxM Installation

No special installation required.

Device Setup

COM Port:

choose the PC communication that will control the Extron 100 matrixMemories Backup File Name: select a file name that will be used to store and recall several matrix configs

Device Commands

Commute

Sends a commutation command to the matrix, the specified input is connected to the specified output in the specified plan

• Type: [Enum] plan that will be commuted
  • “All”
  • “Red”
  • “Green”
  • “Blue”
  • “VideoSync1”
  • “VideoSync2”
  • “Audio”
• Output: [Integer] matrix output value, from 1 to 8
• Input: [Integer] matrix input value, from 1 to 8

Usage: the commute commands are not saved into any memory, until you call the StoreMemory function

Get Commute

Call this function to retrieve the currently connected input on the specified output, in the specified planParameters

• Type: [Enum] plan that will be commuted
  • “Red”
  • “Green”
  • “Blue”
  • “VideoSync1”
  • “VideoSync2”
  • “Audio”
• Output: [Integer] matrix output value, from 1 to 8
• Input: [Integer][out] matrix intput value

Usage: this function retrieves the commute values that have been issued by the Commute commands, no request is asked to the matrix. Thus the return value for input might not represent the actual value from the matrix.

Store Memory

Stores in the given memory name the current matrix configuration. - Name: [String] memory name

Usage: this function stores the current matrix config in the specified memory name. All commutation commands that have been issued are then stored in the memory specified. If the memory does already exist in the MemoryList variable, it is replaced by the new one.

Load Memory

Loads a specified memory configuration into the matrix.

• Name: [String] memory name

Usage: this function downloads to the matrix an entire configuration that was previously saved with StoreMemory. The MatrixStatus goes to the “Busy” state during the download process, and returns to “Idle” when it is finished.

Delete Memory

Delete a specified memory.

• Name: [String] memory name

Usage: this function deletes a specified memory from the MemoryList variable. If the memory name does not match any memory in the MemoryList variable, the function does nothing.

Device Variables

MatrixStatus

[Enum] current status of the matrix.

• “Idle”: no communication between the PC and the matrix, this is the default state
• “Busy”: there is communication between the PC and the matrix, due to downloading process (by calling LoadMemory)

MemoryList

[String] List variable that contains all memories saved by calling StoreMemory

Usage: you can create a Manager list object to monitor that variable in order for the user to choose and recall a memory very easily

CurrentMemory:

[String] contains the current loaded memory

Usage: the commutation commands sent are not saved in the CurrentMemory. To do so, you just have to call StoreMemory and pass the CurrentMemory in argument to the function.

Revisions

V 1.0.1

• Added: Support for Showmaster.

V 1.0.2

• Modified: serial port is now opened when the device activity is enabled (i.e. when the project switches to Debug or Run mode).

V 1.0.3

• Added: Support for Showmaster Pro.

V 6.0.0

• Modified: Support of Manager V6/Showmaster V2.

V 6.0.1

• Fixed: Setup dialog doesn’t open on the correct screen on a multi-screen configuration.

V 6.0.2

• Fixed: Device variables are not reset after a project load (Requires Manager 6.0.3+).

V 6.1.0

• Added: Support for Showmaster LE & Showmaster XS platforms.

V 6.1.1

• Fixed: The Setup dialog box is not always fully visible at the device creation time.

V 6.2.0

• Added: Compatibility for Overture CS.

V 6.7.0

• Improved: Support for High DPI displays (require Manager 6.7.0+ or Showmaster Editor 2.7.0+)
• Changed: Compatibility for Manager 6.7.0 and Showmaster Editor 2.7.0