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Ultritouch+Ultrix User Guide

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Ultritouch+ Ultrix · User Guide
• Ross Part Number: 2201DR-904-01
• Release Date: December 17, 2018.
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Ultritouch+Ultrix User Guide (v1.0) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 9
Related Publications .................................................................................................................................................9
Documentation Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 9
Interface Elements ................................................................................................................................................. 9
User Entered Text .................................................................................................................................................9
Referenced Guides ................................................................................................................................................9
Menu Sequences .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Important Instructions .........................................................................................................................................10
Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................................................ 10
Soft Panels for Ultritouch 11
Overview of the Ultrix Soft Panels Editor ............................................................................................................. 11
Info Tab ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Levels Tab ...........................................................................................................................................................11
Destinations Tab ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Sources Tab ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Salvos Tab ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Home View Tab ..................................................................................................................................................12
Elements of an Ultritouch Soft Panel ..................................................................................................................... 12
Getting Started 15
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................................15
Configuration Workflow ........................................................................................................................................15
Configure the Ultrix Database ............................................................................................................................15
Create the Ultritouch Soft Panel in the Ultrix Database ..................................................................................... 15
Install the ULTRITOUCH-RTR License Key ....................................................................................................16
Set up Communications between the Ultritouch and the Ultrix .........................................................................16
Load the Ultritouch Soft Panel to Ultritouch ...................................................................................................... 16
Use the Ultritouch Soft Panel ..............................................................................................................................16
Communication Setup 17
Installing a License Key .........................................................................................................................................17
Setting up a Communications between Ultritouch and Ultrix/Ultricore ...............................................................17
Creating a Soft Panel for Ultritouch 19
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................................19
Creating a New Soft Panel for Ultritouch .............................................................................................................. 19
Adding Operation Features to the Soft Panel ........................................................................................................20
Levels for the Soft Panel ........................................................................................................................................21
Destinations for the Soft Panel .............................................................................................................................. 22
Sources for the Soft Panel ......................................................................................................................................23
Salvos for the Soft Panel ........................................................................................................................................24
Adding a Favorite Button .......................................................................................................................................24
Defining the Home Page of the Soft Panel ............................................................................................................28
Defining the Home Window Elements of a Soft Panel ....................................................................................... 29
Defining the Drawers on a Soft Panel .................................................................................................................30
Using Soft Panels 33
Soft Panel Features ................................................................................................................................................33
Windows ............................................................................................................................................................. 33

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Drawers ...............................................................................................................................................................33
Accessing the Operations Features ......................................................................................................................33
Filtering the Destination and Source Buttons ......................................................................................................34
Loading a Soft Panel on Ultritouch ........................................................................................................................34
Switching with a Level, Destination, and Source ..................................................................................................35
Using Presets ..........................................................................................................................................................36
Editing the Preset List .........................................................................................................................................36
Using Salvos ...........................................................................................................................................................36
Recalling a Salvo .................................................................................................................................................37
Using Favorites ......................................................................................................................................................37
Using the Output Monitor Window .......................................................................................................................37
Configuration Requirements ...............................................................................................................................38
Using Categories 39
Using Category/Index Mode ..................................................................................................................................39
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................................39
Soft Panel Overview ............................................................................................................................................39
Creating a Soft Panel for Category/Index Mode .................................................................................................40
Using Category/Index Mode ...............................................................................................................................42
Using Group Categories .........................................................................................................................................43
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................................43
Soft Panel Overview ............................................................................................................................................43
Using Group Categories on a Soft Panel .............................................................................................................44
Glossary 45

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Introduction
This guide covers the installation, configuration, and use of the Ultritouch with your Ultrix router. The following
chapters are included:
•“Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
•“Soft Panels for Ultritouch” summarizes the available DashBoard interfaces for configuring and managing soft
panels to be used on the Ultritouch.
•“Getting Started” provides an overview for creating a routing system with Ultritouch, and general information
to keep in mind before installing and configuring your Ultritouch panel.
•“Communication Setup” briefly summarizes how to install a license key, and establish communications
between the Ultritouch and the Ultrix router.
•“Creating a Soft Panel for Ultritouch” provides instructions for using the options in the Panel Editor for an
Ultrix router to create a soft panel that can be loaded to an Ultritouch.
•“Using Soft Panels” provides instructions for loading a soft panel to Ultritouch, and how to perform crosspoint
switches using the loaded soft panel.
•“Using Categories” provides an overview of how to use Cat/Index mode on an Ultrix router via a soft panel on
the Ultritouch.
•“Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your Ultritouch:
•DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
•Ultritouch Quick Start Guide, Ross Part Number: 2201DR-102
•Ultritouch User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2201DR-104
•Ultrix User Guide, Ross Part Number: 2101DR-004
•Walkabout Application Note, Ross Part Number: 2201DR-003
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For example:
In the Edit dialog, click Insert Above.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:
In the Language box, enter English.
Referenced Guides
Italic text is used to identify the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:
For more information, refer to the Ultritouch User Guide.

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Menu Sequences
Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow. For example, if a
step reads “File > Save As,” you would click the File menu and then click Save As.
Important Instructions
Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:
Contact your IT department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no conflicts. They
will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your device.
Contacting Technical Support
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telephone.
Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service
and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During business hours (Eastern Time),
technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours and on weekends, a direct emergency technical
support phone line is available. If the technical support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately,
a voice message can be left and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to
react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Soft Panels for Ultritouch
A soft panel provides Ultritouch access to the sources, destinations, levels, and/or salvos that are available on the
associated Ultrix router. The soft panel configurations are part of the Ultrix database so any instance of DashBoard
or Ultritouch connecting to a given router has the defined soft panels available.
This chapter summarizes the elements of a soft panel for Ultritouch, and the interfaces used to create and manage
these soft panels in your Ultrix database.
For More Information on...
• Ultritouch configuration, refer to the Ultritouch User Guide.
Overview of the Ultrix Soft Panels Editor
Ultrix provides a template for creating soft panels that can be loaded and used on an Ultritouch to control the Ultrix
routing system. The required template is available in the Ultrix> Database > Panels interface in DashBoard for the
router. Once you configure and save the soft panel to the router database, you can then load the soft panel onto any
Ultritouch communicating with that router.
Figure 2.1 Example of the Ultrix > Database > Panels Interface
The soft panel editor is organized into six selectable tabs. Each tab, starting from left to right, is briefly summarized
below.
For More Information on...
• the Panels interface for an Ultrix router, refer to the Ultrix User Guide.
Info Tab
Use the options in the Info tab to assign a unique identifier to the soft panel, and how the panel will perform tasks as
Take transitions. This is the default tab that the interface opens on.
Levels Tab
Use the options in the Levels tab to specify the number of levels for the panel, and organize them in a hierarchy for
the panel.

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Destinations Tab
Use the options in the Destinations tab to specify which router outputs will be available in the Destination window
of the soft panel.
Sources Tab
Use the options in the Sources tab to specify which router inputs will be available in the Source window of the soft
panel, and establish their hierarchy.
Salvos Tab
Use the options in the Salvos tab to specify the total number of salvos displayed in the soft panel and their
hierarchy.
Home View Tab
The options in the Home View tab enable you to customize the layout and display settings of the soft panel when it
is loaded to an Ultritouch. From here you determined the order of the drawers and windows, whether the buttons
display icons and labels or just labels, and customize the properties of each drawer and window.
Elements of an Ultritouch Soft Panel
To control an Ultrix router via Ultritouch, load a saved soft panel using the Ultritouch > All Connections interface.
Loading a soft panel to Ultritouch requires a similar method as loading a soft panel in the Ultrix and/or Ultricore
menu system. You select the device in the Ultritouch > All Connections interface, navigate to the specific soft panel
you wish to load, and select it from the provided list. Soft panels are listed in a hierarchy as determined by their
Panel ID.
The layout of the soft panel depends on how it was configured in the Ultrix Panel Editor. The order of the
windows in the soft panel is determined using the options in the Home View tab. Refer to the section “Defining
the Home Page of the Soft Panel” on page 28 for details.
Figure 2.2 Example of an Ultrix Soft Panel Loaded to an Ultritouch
1. Main Toolbar
This toolbar is fixed to the left side of the soft panel as part of the Ultritouch window and provides navigation
buttons to access custom panels, connected devices, and file management. Refer to the Ultritouch User Guide
for details.
2. Home Page
This area is the Home Page of the soft panel and displays the windows defined during the soft panel
configuration. By default, the Ultritouch PB soft panel template includes two drawers (3), a Destination window
(4), a Sources window (5), and an Operations window (7). Figure 2.2 shows a customized soft panel that also
includes a Status window (6) and an Output Monitor window (8). Each of these elements are summarized below.

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3. Drawers
A navigation drawer is available on the left and right sides of the interface. Tap the drawer icon once to open a
pane that provides access to additional menus and functions of your soft panel. Tap the drawer icon again to close
the pane. The contents of a drawer is determined when the soft panel was configured.
4. Destination Window
Each button in this area represents a configured output for the selected router. Tap a button to include the
destination in the next crosspoint switch. For example, Dest1 is selected in Figure 2.2. Note that the number of
destinations and the button labels are defined in the Ultrix > Database > Destinations interface. The icon used on
the button type (e.g. the headphone icon is used in Figure 2.2) is specified during the soft panel configuration.
5. Sources Window
Each button in this area represents an input in the routing system. Tap a button to include the source in the next
crosspoint switch. For example, Src12 is selected in Figure 2.2. Note that the number of sources and the button
labels are defined in the Ultrix > Database > Sources interface. The icon used on the button type (e.g. the camera
icon is used in Figure 2.2) is specified during the soft panel design.
6. Status Window
Tap a level button to include that level in the next crosspoint switch. Note that the number of levels and the
button labels are defined in the Ultrix > Database > Levels interface. This window also displays the status of
crosspoint selections. In Figure 2.2, Dest2 is selected for the next crosspoint switch.
7. Operations Window
This window of the soft panel groups operational features as defined when creating the soft panel. The following
buttons can be located in this window:
›LOCK — This button displays when the Protection Operation was set to Enable during the soft panel
design. Tap this button to prevent switching of the selected destination by any control device.
›PROTECT — Tap this button to prevent switching of the selected destination except by the panel that initiated
the protect. If you are using a soft panel with the Protection Operation set to Disable, the PROTECT button
is not displayed.
›FOLLOW — Tap this button to automatically select all the Level buttons listed on the soft panel (buttons are
now lit). All levels are included in the next crosspoint selection.
›VIEW — Tap this button to display a list of presets that will be included in the next crosspoint switch.
›CLEAR — Tap this button to clear the selections made for the next crosspoint switch on the soft panel.
›PRESET — Tap this button to create a temporary list of multiple crosspoint switches that will be executed on
the next transition.
›TAKE — Tap this button to execute the switch between the selected crosspoints. The soft panel does not
display this button if the Take Operation was set to Direct during the soft panel design. Transitions will occur
automatically after a crosspoint switch is selected.
This window also includes a read-only status field, located at the top of the window, that reports the currently
selected destination.
8. Output Monitor Window
This area provides a thumbnail preview window of the next crosspoint switch. Refer to the section “Using the
Output Monitor Window” on page 37 for more information.

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Ultritouch+Ultrix User Guide (v1.0) Getting Started • 15
Getting Started
This chapter summarizes the steps required for configuring the Ultritouch and Ultrix connection.
Before You Begin
Keep the following in mind when managing your Ultrix soft panels for Ultritouch:
• Soft panels require the setup of the database source/destinations/levels and port assignment to be complete on the
Ultrix router that will communicate with Ultritouch.
• If the Ultrix database changes (source/destination/level/salvo addition or deletion), you will need to:
› update the Ultritouch soft panel configuration in the Ultrix database to ensure the correct elements are visible;
› re-load the soft panel to the Ultritouch.
• Soft panels do not support Unicode characters.
Configuration Workflow
Refer to Figure 3.1 for an overview of the steps required before establishing communication between the Ultritouch
and an Ultrix router.
Figure 3.1 Example Workflow for Setting Up an Ultrix Before Connecting to an Ultritouch
Refer to Figure 3.2 for an overview of the steps required to enable your Ultritouch to communicate with an Ultrix
router.
Figure 3.2 Example Workflow for Setting Up an Ultritouch to Communicate with an Ultrix
Configure the Ultrix Database
A database defines the matrices, levels, sources, destinations, and soft panel for a particular router setup. A router
may use a number of database configurations depending on its role in the routing system.
For More Information on...
• creating and managing databases for an Ultrix router, refer to the Ultrix User Guide.
Create the Ultritouch Soft Panel in the Ultrix Database
A soft panel is a software implementation of a physical remote control panel (RCP). You can customize an
Ultritouch soft panel by defining the sources, destination, levels, and/or salvos that will be available for use on the
panel interface. A soft panel designed for Ultritouch also enables you to customize the look of the interface when it
is loaded to the Ultritouch panel.
An Ultritouch soft panel is created using the options in the Ultrix menu system.
Create a
Database on
Ultrix/Ultricore
Install the
Ultrix/Ultricore
Configure the
Ultrix/Ultricore
Create Ultritouch PB
Soft Panel(s)
on Ultrix/Ultricore
Install the
Ultritouch
Configure
the Ultritouch
Load a
Soft Panel
to Ultritouch
Enable Ultritouch
to Communicate
with Ultrix
Use the Soft
Panel on the
Ultritouch
Install the
License Key on
Ultritouch

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Install the ULTRITOUCH-RTR License Key
Ross Video uses license keys to control user access to specific Ultritouch features. In the case of an Ultrix router,
you must install the ULTRITOUCH-RTR license key on the Ultritouch before it can communicate with a router.
Set up Communications between the Ultritouch and the Ultrix
Communication between Ultritouch and the Ultrix router is over ethernet via an established connection point. A
connection point defines the interface and the protocol to be used for communication.
Load the Ultritouch Soft Panel to Ultritouch
The main toolbar on the Ultritouch provides a method for navigating to the soft panels available in your routing
system. Loading a soft panel to an Ultritouch is similar to loading a soft panel to an Ultrix router or Ultricore
Central Controller: from the main toolbar you locate the soft panel in the Panel tree of the database (panels are listed
in a hierarchy as determined by Panel ID), and open it.
Do not load a soft panel that is not designed specifically for an Ultritouch. A soft panel, other than one designed
using the Ultritouch PB template, may not display correctly on the Ultritouch screen.
Use the Ultritouch Soft Panel
The layout of an Ultritouch soft panel automatically organizes the destinations, sources, and levels into distinct
columns of buttons. Refer to the section “Elements of an Ultritouch Soft Panel” on page 12 for more information.

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Communication Setup
Ross Video uses license keys to control user access to specific Ultritouch features. This chapter outlines how to
install the ULTRITOUCH-RTR license for your panel, and set up communications between an Ultritouch and an
Ultrix router.
You must have the Ultrix router and the Ultritouch configured in your routing network before proceeding. Refer
to the Ultritouch User Guide for details.
Installing a License Key
Before setting up communications between your Ultritouch and an Ultrix and/or Ultricore, you must first install the
ULTRITOUCH-RTR license on your Ultritouch.
To install an ULTRITOUCH-RTR license for your Ultritouch
1. Tap .
2. Tap License Management.
This may also be accessed via a DashBoard client computer and navigating to the Ultritouch Device > Manage
Licenses interface.
3. Locate the row for the ULTRITOUCH-RTR license.
4. Make a note of the character string in the Request Code field.
5. Contact your Ross representative.
a. When you speak to your Ross representative, tell them your name, facility name, and the Request Code
from step 4.
b. You will be given a License Key that must be entered in the License Key field for ULTRITOUCH-RTR.
6. Enter the provided License Key in the License Key field for ULTRITOUCH-RTR.
7. Tap Install Key.
Setting up a Communications between Ultritouch and Ultrix/Ultricore
Ultritouch uses the open SLP protocol to locate devices on the same network as it is connected to. There are two
methods to setting up communications between the Ultritouch and Ultrix/Ultricore: using the auto-connect feature
or manually adding the router by specifying its IP address.
To set up a connection point between Ultritouch and Ultrix/Ultricore
1. Tap .
2. Tap Connected Devices.
This may also be accessed via a DashBoard client computer and navigating to the Ultritouch Device > Device
Options interface.
3. Tap Add.
4. Tap Manually Add a Connection Point.
5. Use the Device IP/Hostname field to specify the IP Address for the Ultrix router.
6. Tap Add Device.
The router is now listed in the Connected Devices table.

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7. Select the router from the Connected Devices table.
8. Tap Connect.

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Creating a Soft Panel for Ultritouch
The Ultrix Soft Panels Editor enables you to specify the number of destinations, sources, levels, and salvos
displayed on your panel. You specify the elements of the soft panel, such as what windows and additional menus to
display and their order on the soft panel, and give the panel a unique name to make it easier to identify in your
system. This chapter outlines how to create a soft panel (Ultritouch PB) specifically designed for use on an
Ultritouch using the Ultrix Soft Panels Editor in DashBoard.
Before You Begin
Creating a new soft panel, or editing an existing soft panel, requires you to work within the Ultrix database menu
system. Before proceeding:
• create and load the required database to the Ultrix router;
• be familiar with using the Soft Panel Editor in the Ultrix menu system.
• ensure the soft panel you are editing is not currently loaded on an Ultritouch.
For More Information on...
• managing a router database, refer to the Ultrix User Guide.
Creating a New Soft Panel for Ultritouch
Much like other types of soft panels, when you create a new Ultritouch PB soft panel, you select from an existing
soft panel type (templates). You then assign a Panel Name and ID to display in the tree view using the nomenclature
“Panel Name [#]” where [#] is the Panel ID.
To create a new soft panel for Ultritouch
1. Locate the Ultrix in the Tree View of DashBoard.
2. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes in the Tree View.
3. Expand the Database node.
4. Double-click the Panels node.
The Panels tab opens.

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5. Click Edit... > Add.
The Add Panel dialog opens.
6. Type a unique identifier in the Name field. This will be used to identify the panel in the tree under the Soft
Panels node.
7. Use the Style menu to specify Ultritouch PB.
8. Click Apply to save your settings and close the Add Panel dialog.
The new panel name is added to the Saved Panels list of the Panels tab and is automatically selected for
editing. In the following example, the ultritouch_2 soft panel was created.
Adding Operation Features to the Soft Panel
You can customize the Operations window to include, or not, specific operational buttons used when switching
crosspoints.
To edit the soft panel operational features
1. Double-click the soft panel name from the Panels list in the left toolbar of the Panels tab.
2. Click Info.
3. Use the Description field to provide a textual summary of the panel.
4. Use the Protection Operation menu to provides options for preventing crosspoint switches. Choose from the
following:
•Enable — The LOCK, PROTECT, and FREE buttons display on the soft panel. This is the default setting for
Ultritouch soft panels.
•Disable — The LOCK, PROTECT, and FREE buttons do not display on the soft panel. These protection
options are not available for the soft panel.
5. Use the Take Operation menu to configure the TAKE button for the soft panel. Choose from the following:
•Confirm — Displays a TAKE button on the soft panel. You must select the TAKE button to perform a
crosspoint switch.
•Direct — The soft panel does not display a Take button. A crosspoint switch occurs automatically after each
destination/source selection is made by the user on the soft panel. This is the default setting for Ultritouch
soft panels.