Specifications

Examples:
BCS
Command
Action
SL0O4T
Returns the status for destination
4 on Level 0 (default is audio and
video)
SL2I4T
Returns the status for source 4 on
Level 2 (default is audio only)
SL1O7X
Cancels the incomplete command
See “BCS (Basic Control Structure) Commands”
on page 25 for a complete list of the BCS
command characters.
EXECUTING MACROS
A macro is a predetermined set of switches that
always occur together (for example, you may
have the most commonly executed switches set
as macros). Executing a macro is a shortcut for
executing that set of switches. A 12x8 Precis
enclosure can store up to 160 macros, and an 8x4
enclosure can store up to 96 macros. To program
new macros, see page 16.
You can execute a macro from the following:
ä
The Control Panel
ä
An external serial controller (computer,
AMX, Crestron, etc.) via BCS (Basic
Control Structure) commands
EXECUTING MACROS FROM THE CONTROL
PANEL
The Control Panel must be in Macro mode to
execute a macro. Once you have selected a
macro, the Control Panel returns to Switch
mode. Put the Control Panel in Macro mode
again to execute another macro.
To execute a macro using the Control Panel:
1. Press the Macro key to put the Control Panel
in Macro mode.
The Macro key flashes, and all other lights
on the Control Panel turn off. When the
Macro key starts flashing, you have 10
seconds to enter the macro before the
Control Panel reverts to Switch mode.
2. Press a Level key to select the level where
the macro resides.
The Level key illuminates.
3. Press a Source or Destination key to select a
macro. Each key is assigned a different
macro.
The Macro key stops flashing, the macro is
executed, and the Control Panel returns to
Switch mode. All Control Panel lights are
off.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each macro you
want to execute.
EXECUTING MACROS
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