RossTalk is a plain text based protocol that allows control of the Ross Ultrix Router an external device.

RossTalk Setup

Name Description
Remote Host This is where the IP address of the server can be added.
Remote port This is the port that the data package will be sent to.
Interface This is the IP address of the local network interface (NIC) which should be used for this connection.
Is Connected When on, the device is connected.

Trigger Maps

Trigger Maps can be called among other things within interface objects like Buttons, Dropdowns, Timeline Trigger Layer, Areas, Nodes, and many more. There are 4 types of trigger maps available for RossTalk.

Custom Command

Use to send a custom Ultrix command

Ultrix GPI / Call Salvo

Use to fire specific salvo.

Ultrix Switch

Use to request video source be selected on destination for specific levels coming from User ID

Name Description
User ID ID of the user for which the request is coming from
Video Source The source of the video
Destination The destination of the video
Level Multiple levels are possible with a separation by a comma with no spaces and can include ranges. This is an optional

Ultrix Timer

Name Description
Timer ID of the timer
Function Have the option to
  • run
  • stop
  • pause
  • end