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S MART 32
P ROGRAMMABLE , N ETWORK -B ASED
R EMOTE C ONTROL P ANEL
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 D OCUMENTATION AND S AFETY O VERVIEW ...................................................................................1-1
1.2 C AUTIONS AND N OTES .................................................................................................................1-1
1.2.1 Caution............................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2.2 Note................................................................................................................................ 1-1
CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 G ENERAL D ESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 D YNAMICALLY R EPROGRAMMABLE LCD B UTTONS ......................................................................2-2
2.3 S TATUS D ISPLAY S CREEN AND C ONTROLS ....................................................................................2-2
2.4 C ONTROLLER S YSTEM C OMMUNICATION P ROTOCOLS ...................................................................2-3
2.5 S PECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................2-4
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 G ENERAL .....................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 S MART 32 P ANEL IP A DDRESS AND ID S ETTING ............................................................................3-1
3.3 S MART 32 C ONTROL P ANEL I NSTALLATION ...................................................................................3-2
CHAPTER 4 OPERATION................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 B RIEF I NTRODUCTION TO S MART 32 P ANEL O PERATION ................................................................4-1
4.2 S WITCHING L EVEL I DENTIFICATION AND R ANKING ........................................................................4-2
4.3 F RONT P ANEL U SER I NTERFACE ....................................................................................................4-2
4.3.1 Pushbutton Keys.............................................................................................................. 4-2
4.3.2 Status Screen Display...................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4 H OW F UNCTIONS ARE A SSIGNED TO C ONFIGURABLE P ANEL K EYS .................................................4-3
4.5 S MART 32 P ANEL - K EY F UNCTIONS ..............................................................................................4-6
4.6 B UTTON I MAGES P AGE .................................................................................................................4-7
4.7 B UTTON C OLORS P AGE ...............................................................................................................4-10
4.8 I NTRODUCTION TO PESA’ S S WITCHING M ETHODOLOGY ..............................................................4-11
4.9 S WITCHING M ETHODS ................................................................................................................4-12
4.9.1 All Levels Switch.......................................................................................................... 4-12
4.9.2 Breakaway Switch......................................................................................................... 4-13
4.10 D IRECT T AKE S WITCHING M ODE ................................................................................................4-13
4.11 S TATUS AND T ALLY F UNCTIONS .................................................................................................4-13
4.11.1 Destination Status.......................................................................................................... 4-14
4.11.2 Source and Level Status................................................................................................. 4-14
4.12 C ONTROL P ANEL O PERATION .....................................................................................................4-14
4.12.1 Performing a Direct Take, All-Levels Switch................................................................. 4-15
4.12.2 Direct Take, Breakaway Switching................................................................................ 4-15
4.13 A PPLYING D ESTINATION P ROTECT OR L OCK ................................................................................4-15
4.14 A DJUSTING P USHBUTTON K EY B ACKLIGHT I NTENSITY ................................................................4-16

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS (C ONT .)
CHAPTER 5 IN THE EVENT OF DIFFICULTY............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 C USTOMER S ERVICE .....................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 P ERIODIC M AINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................5-1
5.3 PESA S ERVICE .............................................................................................................................5-1
5.4 R EPAIR ........................................................................................................................................5-1
5.5 R EPLACEMENT P ARTS ..................................................................................................................5-1
5.6 F ACTORY S ERVICE .......................................................................................................................5-1
L IST OF F IGURES
F IGURE 2-1. S MART 32 C ONTROL P ANEL (F RONT V IEW )................................................................................2-1
F IGURE 2-2 S MART 32 S TATUS D ISPLAY S CREEN ...........................................................................................2-2
F IGURE 2-3 T YPICAL PERC3000 S YSTEM C ONTROLLER I NSTALLATION .........................................................2-4
F IGURE 3-1 S MART 32 C ONTROL P ANEL (R EAR V IEW )...................................................................................3-2
F IGURE 4-1 S MART 32 P ANEL K EY L IST P AGE ................................................................................................4-3
F IGURE 4-2 P AGE L IST P ANE AND P ULL -D OWN L ISTING ................................................................................4-4
F IGURE 4-3 D EFAULT P AGE M ENU L ISTING ...................................................................................................4-5
F IGURE 4-4 P ANEL I NFO P AGE .......................................................................................................................4-5
F IGURE 4-5 B UTTON I MAGES P AGE .................................................................................................................4-8
F IGURE 4-6 B UTTON C OLORS C ONFIGURATION P AGE ..................................................................................4-10
L IST OF T ABLES
T ABLE 4-1 P ANEL K EY T YPES AND D EFAULT C OLOR C ODES .........................................................................4-7

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Chapter 1 About This Manual
1.1 D OCUMENTATION AND S AFETY O VERVIEW
This User Guide provides instructions for installation and operation of the Smart 32 Programmable,
Network-Based Remote Control Panel designed and produced by PESA.
It is the responsibility of all personnel involved in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
equipment to know all the applicable safety regulations for the areas in which they will be working.
Under no circumstances should any person perform any procedure or sequence in this manual if the
procedural sequence will directly conflict with local Safety Practices. Local Safety Practices shall
remain as the sole determining factor for performing any procedure or sequence outlined in this
document.
1.2 C AUTIONS AND N OTES
Cautions and Notes are addendum statements used in this guide that supply necessary information
pertaining to the text or topic they address. Caution statements typically notify you of steps or
procedures that could impede installation or operation; and/or cause damage to the equipment. Notes are
additional statements that typically provide added information that can simplify and/or enhance the use
or operating characteristics of the equipment. Examples of the graphic symbol used to identify each type
of statement and the nature of the statement content are shown below:
1.2.1 C AUTION
Caution statements identify conditions or practices that can result in
personal injury and/or damage to equipment if the instructions contained in
the statement are not complied with.
1.2.2 N OTE
Notes are for information purposes only. However, they may contain
invaluable information important to the correct installation, operation,
and/or maintenance of the equipment.

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Chapter 2 Introduction
2.1 G ENERAL D ESCRIPTION
PESA’s Smart 32 is a pushbutton remote control panel for PESA routing installations featuring 32
programmable, multi-color LCD pushbutton switches, a status monitor display screen and full Ethernet
network connectivity.
Smart 32 supports direct take switching, AFV or breakaway switching on all 17 switching levels
supported by the PERC3000 controller, and destination lock/protect functions.
The panel provides up to 16 pages of key configurations for a total panel capacity of 512 programmable
pushbuttons, each of which may be configured for virtually any data key or control key function. Key
labels on the pushbuttons are dynamically changed when pages or configurations are changed, and each
pushbutton is dynamically color-keyed to identify its assigned function, by type, on the currently
selected page.
In addition to the pushbuttons, a two line display screen provides real-time status readout and other
panel parameter display functions.
An illustration of the Smart 32 panel is shown by Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Smart 32 Control Panel (Front View)
Smart 32 panels communicate with the PERC3000 System Controller over an Ethernet network using
standard Cat5 cable and RJ45 connectors, either through a closed-loop Ethernet configuration or with
full integration into the facility network. Each panel provides an internal 2-port Ethernet switch that
allows network cables to be daisy-chained to other panels.
Before a Smart 32 panel can communicate with the system controller or
control any part of the router system, it must be configured for integration
with the system and added to the controller configuration file loaded in the
system controller. Configuration and set-up is done using Cattrax, PESA’s
software control application installed on a Windows
®
based “host”
computer. Complete instructions for installing and operating Cattrax are
provided in documentation for the application.
Refer to the PESA Remote Control Panel Configuration Paragraph of the
PERC3000 User Guide (PESA Document 81905907160) for complete
instructions for creating or editing a controller configuration file, including
adding a Smart 32 or other PESA control panel.

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2.2 D YNAMICALLY R EPROGRAMMABLE LCD B UTTONS
Smart 32 provides 32 pushbutton switches, referred to as keys, on the front panel, each of which
contains an independent, multi-color LCD display device that is capable of both text and graphics
display. Displayed information is referred to as the button’s label, and is programmed for each router
resource or function through the Button Images page of PESA’s Cattrax software control application.
The Smart 32 panel allows up to 16 panel key pages, each of which can be entirely unique or can share
key assignments with other pages.
For maximum versatility, each key on each page can be assigned to select a source, destination, salvo,
or switching level; as well as any available router control or panel pagination function. Pages may
contain any mixture of any button assignment types, and all labels are dynamically updated as different
pages are selected, or as the system configuration is changed.
Pushbutton background colors are assigned using a system-wide default color scheme to instantly
identify each key by function type on any Smart 32 or Touch 72 panel on the network. The factory
default color scheme may be modified on a system wide basis through the Cattrax software control
application. Backlight intensity is assigned a system default value, but can be altered locally on each
individual panel to address varying lighting environments. Pushbutton switches work in conjunction
with the status display screen to provide a powerful, intuitive user interface. Page selection keys can be
assigned to allow the user to jump directly from the displayed page to a new page in a single keystroke.
Page names are user programmable and can be configured for maximum flexibility and versatility.
2.3 S TATUS D ISPLAY S CREEN AND C ONTROLS
PESA’s Smart 32 panel includes a backlit monitor screen that, during normal panel operation, provides
continuous, real-time status display of destination, source, level and pagination information, as shown
by Figure 2-2. When the Panel Info function is selected, this device displays current operating
parameters for the Smart 32 panel and provides controls that allow adjustment of pushbutton backlight
intensity and display brightness and contrast.
Figure 2-2 Smart 32 Status Display Screen

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Smart 32 control panels provide the following capabilities:
•All-level, audio-follow-video (AFV) switching
•Breakaway switching on up to 17 switching levels allowing video only, audio only and complex
multi-level breakaways
•Destination protect and lock features
•Key function assignments and labels for system resources configurable through Cattrax
2.4 C ONTROLLER S YSTEM C OMMUNICATION P ROTOCOLS
In PESA router family architecture, the core control system components are:
•System controller hardware/software,
•Individual frame controllers contained in each router frame,
•Host PC to run the control software,
•Remote control panels, such as the Smart 32, or
•Third party controller interface as needed for an individual installation.
Cheetah video router frames are equipped with a frame controller module called the Matrix Frame
Controller that communicates with the PERC3000 system controller over an Ethernet network. When a
DRS audio router is included in the routing system, the PERC1000 Frame Controller used in each DRS
DXE frame also communicates via Ethernet with the PERC3000 controller. Ethernet connectivity
allows command and control functions over a facility network, reduces cabling requirements and allows
efficient communications between all system components.
Many PESA router products such as the Jaguar, Ocelot and Cougar, and some third party protocol
converter devices, communicate with the system controller through a PESA proprietary serial bus
protocol called the PESA Routing Control Bus, or simply the PRC bus.
Typical PESA routing installations include a variety of remote control panels that allow users control
access to the switch matrix. In PESA system architecture, remote control panels communicate with the
system controller through either an Ethernet port or a proprietary serial bus protocol called the PESA
Remote Control Panel bus, or simply the RCP bus. Remote panels using the RCP bus, such as the suite
of Cheetah RCP panels, can communicate with the PERC3000 controller using the optionally available
RCP Panel Server peripheral. Ethernet panels such as the Smart 32 can communicate directly with the
PERC3000 controller.
Regardless of size or number of system components, or number of frame controllers, PESA router
installations typically function under a single system controller to coordinate and oversee operation of
the entire system. The PERC3000 system controller is capable of supervising multiple frame controllers
allowing control of the entire system by a common set of control devices. Figure 2-3 illustrates a typical
PERC3000 controller installation using a mix of PRC-based devices, Ethernet control devices and
remote control panels using the PESA RCP control bus.

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Figure 2-3 Typical PERC3000 System Controller Installation
2.5 S PECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Mounting 1RU
Push-buttons 32, Multi-color Illuminated with Programmable Text and
Graphics
NETWORK
Communications Port Ethernet
POWER
Voltage Requirements +12VDC (Power Supply Included)
MECHANICAL
Physical Dimensions 19"W X 3"D X 1.75"H
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Humidity 20% to 90% (Non-Condensing)

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Chapter 3 Installation
3.1 G ENERAL
Up to 256 total remote control panels may be used with the PERC3000 System Controller. This may
include any combination of Ethernet-based panels, RCP Panel Servers, or Cheetah RCP control panels.
Smart 32 panels communicate over an Ethernet connection with the controller and may be located
convenient to operator stations or control areas.
The Smart 32 Control Panel mounts in a standard 19" equipment rack and occupies one rack unit of
space (1.75"). An installation area should be selected where the ambient temperature will not exceed
40°C, and where air can circulate freely. The control panel should be mounted in an area convenient to
power and network Ethernet connections. Sufficient space must be provided behind the equipment rack
to allow for network and power cables.
Power for the Smart 32 panel is derived from an external power supply module supplied with the panel.
While the order in which you complete the installation steps is not critical, for ease of access PESA
recommends that you set the Panel ID address prior to mounting the panel in an equipment rack.
Before a Smart 32 panel can communicate with the system controller,
receive its assigned IP address, or control any part of the router system, it
must be configured for integration with the system and added to the
controller configuration file loaded in the system controller. Configuration
and set-up is done using Cattrax, PESA’s software control application
installed on a Windows
®
based “host” computer. Complete instructions for
installing and operating Cattrax are provided in documentation for the
application.
Refer to the PESA Remote Control Panel Configuration Paragraph of the
PERC3000 User Guide (PESA Document 81905907160) for complete
instructions for creating or editing a controller configuration file, including
adding a Smart 32 or other PESA control panel.
3.2 S MART 32 P ANEL IP A DDRESS AND ID S ETTING
Each Smart 32 panel must be assigned a unique IP address for network communication, and a unique
Panel ID address must be set through the three rotary switches on the rear of each panel. In order for a
Smart 32 panel to operate, the Panel ID set on the rear panel rotary switches and the Panel ID number
entered during Cattrax panel configuration must match.
Remember that each Smart 32 panel must be uniquely configured through Cattrax and the controller
configuration file loaded into the PERC3000 system controller before the panel can actually make
switches on the router. During the Cattrax panel configuration process the network IP address for the
panel and the unique Panel ID number are entered on the panel configuration page. In order for the
panel to be recognized and activated, the configuration data must be loaded into the system controller.

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When a Smart 32 panel is connected to the Ethernet network, it sends a multicast message which
includes its Panel ID number. A system controller receives the multicast message and checks to see if
the Panel ID in the multicast message is in its controller configuration file. If the Panel ID in the
multicast message is found in the configuration, then the system controller sends a multicast message,
which includes the Panel ID, IP for the panel, Netmask, and Gateway. The Smart 32 panel receives the
multicast message from the System Controller and verifies the Panel ID. If the Panel ID is correct, the
panel checks its network parameters (IP, Netmask, and Gateway) with those contained in the received
multicast message. If any network parameter is different, then the panel updates itself using the values
found in the received multicast message. Note that he Smart 32 will not allow a zero to be configured
for the IP, Netmask, or Gateway.
If at any time you wish to change the IP address of a Smart 32 panel, change the address data through
the Cattrax panel configuration pages and re-load the controller configuration file.
3.3 S MART 32 C ONTROL P ANEL I NSTALLATION
•Locate Smart 32 panel in desired area for installation and ensure a connection point to the
facility Ethernet and a source of power are both available.
•Using a small screwdriver, set desired Panel ID address on the three rotary switches on the rear
panel as shown by Figure 3-1. Every Smart 32 panel must be assigned a unique panel ID
address. You may use any series of numbers in the range 001 – 999. Panel ID is a required
parameter for control panel configuration as discussed in Paragraph 3.2 of this User Guide.
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3
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2
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Figure 3-1 Smart 32 Control Panel (Rear View)
•The connector labeled Factory Only is not used for panel installation and should be left open.
•Install a Cat5 Ethernet cable between either rear panel Ethernet Port (1 or 2) and an Ethernet
hub or switch, or directly to any available facility Ethernet interface drop.

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Every Smart 32 panel has a 2 port Ethernet switch built-in. You may use
the open connector as a connection point for another device. Often, this
feature is used to daisy-chain Smart 32 panels. Be aware, however, that if
the directly connected panel is removed or loses power, the downstream
device will also lose connection to the Ethernet.
•Connect supplied 12VDC power supply to a source of AC power and attach the output
connector of the supply to its rear panel mating plug as shown by Figure 3-1.
•Mount Smart 32 Remote Control Panel in an equipment rack or other desired location.
•Add panel to controller configuration file in accordance with Chapter 5 of the PERC3000 User
Guide, Rev D. A Smart 32 panel will not communicate with system controller or operate the
router until it is added to the controller configuration.
•If you are changing the IP address of a panel already on the network, you MUST restart the
Smart 32 panel after the controller configuration file is uploaded.
In order for a Smart 32 control panel to be functional, the following conditions must be met:
•It must have Ethernet communication with the PERC3000 System Controller device.
•It must be assigned a unique hardware panel ID entered through rotary switches on the rear of
the control panel.
•It must be assigned a unique IP Address on the Ethernet network.
•It must be configured through Cattrax into the system controller configuration file.
Complete procedures required to generate a controller configuration file and the steps to set-up and add
a control panel to it are included in Chapter 5 of the PERC3000 User Guide.

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Chapter 4 Operation
4.1 B RIEF I NTRODUCTION TO S MART 32 P ANEL O PERATION
Before a Smart 32 panel can communicate with the system controller or
control any part of the router system, it must be configured for integration
with the system and added to the controller configuration file loaded in the
system controller. Configuration and set-up is done using Cattrax, PESA’s
software control application installed on a Windows
®
based “host”
computer. Complete instructions for installing and operating Cattrax are
provided in documentation for the application.
Refer to the PESA Remote Control Panel Configuration Paragraph of the
PERC3000 User Guide (PESA Document 81905907160) for complete
instructions for creating or editing a controller configuration file, including
adding a Smart 32 or other PESA control panel.
During the configuration process there are several operating parameters and characteristics that must be
assigned to each panel. These are briefly introduced below:
Level Include Lists: Level Include lists are created through a Cattrax configuration page and allow you
to assign the switching levels that a Smart 32 panel is allowed to control. Each is a named list that may
contain any or all of the system switching levels. A level list is associated to a control panel through the
Panels Configuration page. Once a list is created it may be used with multiple panels.
Panel Key Lists: Smart 32 panels provide 16 pages of 32 pushbutton keys, used for command and data
entry. Individual keys for a specific panel and a specific key page can be assigned a function or value by
associating a Panel Key List to the panel. A unique panel key list must be created for each panel type,
but the same list can be associated to any number of panels of the same type in order to clone the key
functions on each panel. Panel key lists can be created for specific applications as a means of controlling
access to the router by certain operators or operator station requirements.
Status Level: Status level specifies the switching level that the panel initially statuses by default when a
destination is selected, and no specific level has been selected from the level select keys. This is also the
switching level that the panel uses as the reference level when indicating breakaway routing conditions.
Default Destination: Default destination specifies the router destination the panel controls and for
which the panel displays status when initially powered-up or following a reset.
Button Images: Through the Button Images page of Cattrax, you create a text or graphic label for each
router resource or control function that may be assigned to a panel key. The specific label is displayed
on any Smart 32 or Touch 72 panel key assigned to that resource or control function.
Button Colors: Through the Button Colors page of Cattrax, you can modify the factory default color
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4.2 S WITCHING L EVEL I DENTIFICATION AND R ANKING
When switching levels are defined as part of the controller configuration file through Cattrax, each level
is assigned a number as it is created. While the number in no way determines priority or importance of
one level over another, it is a convenient way to order and identify the levels. Numbers assigned to
levels determine the sequence in which the levels are displayed in include lists. The number also
determines the left-to-right order in which the switching level columns are displayed on the sources and
destinations configuration pages of Cattrax, with switching level number one (1) appearing as the first
displayed (left-most) column.
For identification purposes only, this User Guide uses the term ranking to refer to a particular switching
level’s position in the numerical order of all switching levels. For example, the level assigned the
number 1 (or the lowest number in whatever sequence is used) would be, for identification purposes, the
highest ranking level in the system. The ranking of all other levels would be determined by their
assigned number in numerical sequence.
As it pertains to a Smart 32 control panel, a level ranking determines on which switching level the panel
displays status when the panel is in breakaway mode. If All Levels is shown on the display screen as the
Level for which the panel is currently showing status, the actual switching level for which source and
destination status is shown will be the level defined as the Status Level for the panel during panel
configuration. If a switch is initiated, the selected source group is routed to the currently selected
destination group on all switching levels authorized to the panel.
Any display other than All Levels indicates the panel is in breakaway mode, either for status display or
switching. If more than one, but not all, levels controlled by the panel are selected, as would occur when
setting up a panel for a breakaway switch, the panel will display status on the highest ranking of the
selected levels. For example, you might select three levels for a breakaway switch out of eight levels
that are authorized to the panel. In this case, the panel will display status on the highest ranking of the
three selected levels, but will switch on all three selected levels if a switch is initiated.
4.3 F RONT P ANEL U SER I NTERFACE
4.3.1 P USHBUTTON K EYS
The Smart 32 remote control panel provides 32 pushbutton keys and a status display screen for operator
interface as shown here.
Each pushbutton key may be configured to select a router system
resource or control function and display the text or graphic label
associated with the resource or function. When a key is assigned
to a valid resource or function, it will be backlit. Unassigned
panel keys are not lit.
4.3.2 S TATUS S CREEN D ISPLAY
An illustration of the status display during normal panel
operation is shown here.
Real
-
Time Status
Display Area
Active Page
Number
Destination Source
Level
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Page 1ALL LVLS
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•Real-Time Status Display Area
-Destination – Indicates the router destination group currently controlled by the panel. Unless
a different destination is selected using a pushbutton key, the active destination of the panel is
the default destination entered during panel configuration through Cattrax.
-Source – Indicates the source group currently switched to the destination controlled by the
panel on the indicated switching level. When a pound symbol (#) appears beside the source
name, it indicates a breakaway condition, meaning that the indicated source is not routed to
the destination on all switching levels.
Level – Indicates the highest ranking switching level on which the panel is currently showing
status. Refer to Paragraph 4.2.
-Active Page – Indicates the currently selected page of pushbutton key assignments.
4.4 H OW F UNCTIONS ARE A SSIGNED TO C ONFIGURABLE P ANEL K EYS
PESA’s Smart 32 remote control panel provides 32 front panel keys, any of which may be assigned to
any key function. It also supports a pagination system that allows you to create up to 16 distinct pages of
all 32 front panel keys, for a total of 512 assignable panel keys.
Key function for all panel keys is assigned when the panel is configured into the system controller
through creation of a panel key list. It is not possible to assign or edit key function directly from the
panel. The panel key list configuration page from Cattrax is introduced here only to give the panel
operator a better understanding of how key functions and pages are assigned. For information on
configuring a panel key list and downloading it to the system controller, refer to PERC3000 System
Controller Installation and Operation User Guide.
Figure 4-1 is an illustration of the Cattrax Panel Key List configuration page. Notice there are two
spreadsheet type grids on the lower portion of the page.
Figure 4-1 Smart 32 Panel Key List Page

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The grid on the left side of the page contains a column labeled Key # and a column labeled Type.
Numbers in the Key # column correspond to the key number of each assignable key on the panel for the
indicated key function page number. Notice from the on-screen panel graphic that the pushbuttons on a
Smart 32 panel are sequentially numbered from left to right and top to bottom. The mnemonic in the
Type column indicates the type of router resource or function assigned to each key.
On the right-hand side of the page there is another grid with a series of page select tabs at the top
labeled Sources, Destinations, Salvos, Levels, Control and Page. Clicking a tab opens a grid page that
lists the router resources or functions of the selected type that may be assigned to keys of the panel.
After a control panel key is assigned, when the operator presses that key its resource or function is
recalled.
Key function is assigned by highlighting the row in the grid on the left corresponding to the panel key
and selecting the resource or function it is assigned from the tabbed pages of the right grid.
Referring to Figure 4-1, the key assignments of the panel keys on page #1 are displayed by the key
assignment grid (left side). We see that panel key #1 is assigned as a source (SRC) key that selects the
router source group named FS 1. When page #1 is viewed on the panel, the key label associated to
source group FS 1 will be displayed on key #1, and will recall that source when pressed.
Directly above the right side grid is the Page List pane where, as shown by Figure 4-2, up to 16 unique
pages of panel key function assignments may be created. Each page can also be given a name to more
easily identify its function or application.
Figure 4-2 Page List Pane and Pull-Down Listing
As shown in Figure 4-2, the first 15 pages are listed by page number and have no preset key
assignments. By Cattrax factory default, page 16 is identified as Page Menu and has the first 15 keys of
the page pre-assigned to select key pages 1 thru 15, as shown by Figure 4-3. This allows quick access to
any key assignment page in the configuration. Although these key assignments and nomenclature for
page 16 are factory default, they are not fixed and can be re-assigned to any other control or function
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Figure 4-3 Default Page Menu Listing
In addition to the 16 user configurable pages shown by Figure 4-3, there is an additional page in the
Available Page List labeled Panel Info that may be assigned to any panel key. When this page function
is assigned and the key selected by an operator, the panel pushbuttons allow you to select information
and operating parameters for display in the status display monitor, as shown by Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Panel Info Page

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From the Panel Info page, the following panel parameters may be selected for display:
•IP Address – IP address assigned through Cattrax configuration to the Smart 32 panel
•Netmask – Subnet mask parameter for the Ethernet network
•Gateway – Gateway parameter for the Ethernet network
•MAC Address – MAC address of the SMART 32 panel
•Name – Panel name assigned through configuration to the Smart 32 panel
•ID – Hardware ID of the Smart 32 panel as set on the three rear panel rotary switches
•Serial # - Serial Number of the panel
•App Rev – Revision number of the main application software currently in the panel
•FPGA Rev – Revision number of the FPGA firmware code currently in the panel
•Controller IP – IP address of the system controller device communicating with the panel
•Controller Name – Identifying name assigned to the system controller
•Controller Status – Connection status of the panel to the system controller
•EXIT – Returns the Smart 32 panel to the previous key assignment page
The following control keys for adjusting display and pushbutton illumination (refer to Paragraph 4.14)
are also available through the Panel Info page:
•Backlight – Allows four steps of backlight intensity adjustment for the panel pushbutton keys
•Contrast – Allows display device character contrast adjustment over a relative range of 0 to 16
•Intensity – Allows display device backlight intensity adjustment over a relative range of 0 to 16
•UP Arrow – Increases adjustment value for the selected function
•DOWN Arrow – Decreases adjustment value for the selected function
4.5 S MART 32 P ANEL - K EY F UNCTIONS
With Smart 32 panels any pushbutton key on any page may be assigned to one router resource or
function, and is given a key type designation to identify its function. Each panel key is also color-coded
by type to quickly identify the various key functions on a key page. Key types and factory default
backlight colors are shown by Table 4-1. Backlight colors may be changed by key function on a system-
wide basis through menus in Cattrax. Individual panels may NOT select backlight colors on a single
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Table 4-1 Panel Key Types and Default Color Codes
Key Type
Assignment
Default
Backlight
Color Function
Level Key Blue Keys assigned to a switching level select that level for breakaway
switching and panel status operations. You may press multiple keys
assigned to switching levels in order to select additional levels for
breakaway switching. All selected pushbutton keys will remain lit
to indicate the level is active, however, the Level display line on the
status display screen always indicates the highest ranking switching
level of all the selected levels. Panel status displays always indicate
status of the highest ranking switching level selected.
Source Key Green Selects a source group for the destination group currently
controlled by the panel. An illuminated source button indicates that
source group is active on the statused switching level
Destination
Key Magenta Selects the destination group controlled by the panel. For panel status, an illuminated destination button indicates the currently
controlled destination group.
Salvo Key Yellow Selects a salvo group.
Control Key White A panel key may be assigned to any one of the following router
control functions:
•Lock (toggles between lock, protect, unlock)
Page Key Cyan A pushbutton key may be assigned to select one of the panel key
pages for quick access between key pages. Cattrax does not allow
any key to be assigned the number of the key page on which it
resides.
When a key is assigned as a Panel Info page, pressing that key
accesses a non-configurable key assignment page that displays
various operating and control functions of the Smart 32 panel.
4.6 B UTTON I MAGES P AGE
Each pushbutton key on the Smart 32 panel can display a dynamically programmable text or graphic
image label to identify the function of the key. Labels displayed by Smart 32 keys are created and
configured into the system controller through the Cattrax Button Images page. It is not possible to create
or edit a key label directly from the panel. An example button image configuration page is introduced
here to give the panel operator a better understanding of how key labels are assigned. For information
on configuring a button image page and downloading it to the system controller, refer to PERC3000
System Controller Installation and Operation User Guide.
A text label or graphic image is not created individually for each panel key. Labels are configured for
each router resource or function and displayed on any Smart 32 or Touch 72 panel key assigned to that
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Figure 4-5 is an illustration of the Cattrax Button Images configuration page. Labels and graphics are
assigned to each system resource through entries in the configuration grid.
Figure 4-5 Button Images Page
By default the panel name given to every system resource during configuration of that resource is the
text label that is displayed by the Smart 32 panel key. For example, refer to the grid in Figure 4-5 and
look at the row for Source #1. The Panel Name is FS 1, and is the label entered during source group
configuration for display on remote control panels. By default, this label would also be the text that
would appear on any Smart 32 panel key assigned to Source #1, unless it is changed through the Button
Images configuration grid.
The tabs across the top of the Button Images grid select the type of system resource displayed in the
listing for label editing.
Through the configuration grid any system resource may be assigned one of the following label types
for the Smart 32 panel keys by clicking the radio buttons to the right of the grid: