The FLEX Matrix is managed via a built-in web GUI and supports RS-232, TCP/IP, and UDP control for third-party integration with Crestron, AMX, Savant, Control4, and scheduling systems. This article covers network configuration, the web GUI, and the control API.
The FLEX chassis defaults to DHCP. For production installs, assign a static IP.
Recommended: Place the FLEX chassis on a dedicated AV management VLAN separate from display and source traffic.
The web GUI provides full system control without any software installation:
DB9 connector on rear panel. 115200 baud, 8N1, no flow control.
Common commands:
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
SET IN x OUT y\r | Route input x to output y |
GET ROUTE y\r | Query which input is routed to output y |
PRESET SAVE n name\r | Save current routing as preset n |
PRESET LOAD n\r | Recall preset n |
SET WALL name SOURCE x\r | Route input x to video wall zone |
POWER ON\r / POWER OFF\r | System power control |
Connect via TCP to the chassis IP address on port 23 (Telnet-style). Commands are identical to RS-232. The chassis maintains persistent TCP connections for low-latency control.
Send UDP datagrams to port 5000 for fire-and-forget commands. Useful for simultaneous broadcast commands to multiple chassis on the same network segment.
The FLEX chassis also supports a REST API for integration with web-based control systems and scheduling software:
{"input": 3, "output": 7}