Altinex MX2414RM User Manual Download Page 3

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS

1

Please read this manual carefully before using your

MX4216RM

 Switcher. Keep this manual handy for

future reference. These safety instructions are to
ensure the long life of your 

MX2416RM

 and to

prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them
carefully and heed all warnings.

1.1 GENERAL

 Unauthorized personnel shall not open the unit

since there are high-voltage components inside.

 Qualified Altinex service personnel, or their

authorized representatives must perform all
service.

1.2 SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE RACK-

MOUNTING OF THE MX2416RM

 Maximum operating ambient temperature is 35

(degrees C).

 Never restrict the airflow through the device’s

fan or vents.

 When installing equipment into a rack, distribute

the units evenly. Otherwise, hazardous
conditions may be created by an uneven weight
distribution.

 Connect the unit to a properly rated supply

circuit.

 Reliable Earthing (Grounding) of Rack-Mounted

Equipment should be maintained.

1.3 INSTALLATION

 For best results, place the 

MX2416RM

 Switcher

on a flat, level surface in a dry area away from
dust and moisture.

 To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit

to rain or moisture. Do not place the 

MX2416RM

Switcher in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat
radiating appliances, or near any liquid.
Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke or steam can
harm internal components.

 Handle the 

MX2416RM

 Switcher carefully.

Dropping or jarring can damage internal
components.

 Do not place heavy objects on top of the

MX2416RM

. If the 

MX2416RM

 is to a table or

wall, use only an Altinex made mounting

accessories like rack mount shelf 

DA1298RM

 or

rack mount ears 

DA1299RM

 and cables for

optimum setup.

 To turn off the main power, be sure to remove

the cord from the power outlet. The power outlet
socket should be installed as near to the
equipment as possible, and should be easily
accessible.

 Do not pull the power cord or any cable that is

attached to the 

MX2416RM

 Switcher.

 If the 

MX2416RM

 Switcher is not to be used for

an extended period of time, disconnect the
power cord from the power outlet.

1.4 CLEANING

 Unplug the 

MX2416RM

 power cord before

cleaning. Clean surfaces with a dry cloth. Never
use strong detergents or solvents such as
alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or
water to clean the unit.

1.5 FCC / CE NOTICE

 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including that
may cause undesired operation.

 This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.

 

Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by Altinex, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Summary of Contents for MX2414RM

Page 1: ...SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0020 003 PRODUCT REVISION 0 MX2416RM MX2414RM 6 4 IN 1 OUT VGA MAC SWITCHER USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...satisfied customers throughout the world This manual covers MX2416RM 6 in 1 out VGA MAC Switcher MX2414RM 4 in 1 out VGA MAC Switcher TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 GENERAL 2 RAC...

Page 3: ...accessories like rack mount shelf DA1298RM or rack mount ears DA1299RM and cables for optimum setup To turn off the main power be sure to remove the cord from the power outlet The power outlet socket...

Page 4: ...ke the switcher respond as a single unit Using a similar method multiple MX2416RM units can be made to operate in a Master Slave mode with all units responding to a single button selection Although ve...

Page 5: ...ompatibility Typical Video Bandwidth 400 MHz 3 dB Horizontal 15 200 kHz Vertical 30 190 Hz Cross talk 48dB 10 MHz Coupling DC Power External Power Adapter 90 140V 200 240V Power Consumption 12 watts m...

Page 6: ...s function key F2 to switch to a no signal condition The LED next to the F2 function key will light to indicate that the switcher is in this mode To resume input select switching simply press the desi...

Page 7: ...nly 2 wires one to pin 9 and one to ground are required to connect and control all of the switchers The selection of channels can also be accomplished by RS 232 on the master switcher with all slave s...

Page 8: ...s access to a variety of control capabilities PIN No PIN Designation 1 No connection 2 RS 232 Transmit 3 RS 232 Receive 4 No connection 5 Ground 6 Multiple Switcher Loop Control 7 Analog Switch Voltag...

Page 9: ...being used by the switcher such as an error string ERR will be returned If the control system being used is not setup to wait for the OK string it is important to include a 100 milliseconds delay bet...

Page 10: ...232 control MX2416RM 9 pin D Master PIN No MX2416RM 9 pin D Slave PIN No 2 3 5 5 Master Slave Control Port Connection A Master Slave configuration can be achieved also by Analog Switch Voltage using p...

Page 11: ...he same pin on all switchers MX2416RM LOOP MX2416RM LOOP 6 6 5 5 MX2416RM 9 pin D Loop The loop control pin has an internal 100k resistor to 5volts This limits the number of switchers that can be loop...

Page 12: ...706MR 6 feet VGA Male to Male CB3715MR 15 feet VGA Male to Male CB3725MR 25 feet VGA Male to Male CB3750MR 50 feet VGA Male to Male CB3775MR 75 feet VGA Male to Male CB37100MR 100 feet VGA Male to Mal...

Page 13: ...t channel or you can use the blue input channel and the blue output channel Since the MX2416RM is a relay switcher it can be used as a contact closure control or to switch virtually any type of video...

Page 14: ...harges pre paid within 2 years 90 days for cables from date of shipment to the purchaser The warranty is expressly instead of all other warranties expressed or implied Altinex neither assumes nor auth...

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