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Terms to Know

Before jumping into the technical details of this manual, you should be

familiar with the following terms:

Basic Control Structure (BCS)

BCS is a set of alphanumeric characters that combine to form command

lines. Use BCS to control a system from any serial device that allows you

to enter characters, such as a PC (personal computer).

Configuration File

A configuration file is a text file containing system configuration

information referenced by each enclosure’s CPU during any type of

switch operation. If a system has multiple enclosures linked together,

configuration information uploaded to any 8Y-XL enclosure is

automatically shared with the rest of the linked enclosures in the system.

CP-10 Control Panel

The CP-10 Control Panel is attached to each enclosure and is designed

for system control of the 8Y-XL Distribution Matrix.

ESD

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) refers to electrical charges (such as static

electricity) that can damage sensitive components inside an enclosure.

The graphic to the left of this definition precedes every procedure where

ESD damage could occur if you are not properly grounded and not

handling components correctly (see the Caution page inside the front

cover of this guide for more details about ESD).

Input and Output Connectors

Input and output connectors are on the rear of an enclosure. Input and

output signal cables attach to the input and output connectors. Standard

8Y-XL audio and data connectors are 3-position terminal block; video

and sync connectors are BNC.

Level

A level is a set of input and output signals that are grouped and,

therefore, switch together. In a configuration file, a level is referred to as

a “virtual matrix.”

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