MT312-104 Neutron
™
Controller
User’s Guide
400-0638-001
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Welcome!
Everyone at Altinex greatly appreciates your purchase of the
MT312-104. We are confident that you will find it to be reliable
and simple to use. If you need support, please do not hesitate to
call us at 714-990-2300.
At Altinex, we are committed to developing unique and state of
the art Signal Management Solutions
®
for demanding audiovisual
installations. Welcome to the Altinex family of satisfied customers
around the world!
1. Precautions and Safety Warnings
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Please read this manual entirely before using your
MT312-104. You can download a full version of this
manual at
. These instructions are to
ensure the reliable operation of your switcher and to
prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read them
carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 General
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Qualified Altinex service personnel or their authorized
representatives must perform all service.
1.2 Installation Precautions
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To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water
or moisture. Do not place the MT312-104 in direct
sunlight, near heaters or heat-radiating appliances, or near
any liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke, or steam
can harm internal components.
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Handle carefully; dropping or jarring can cause damage.
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Do not pull any cables attached to the MT312-104.
1.3 Cleaning
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Clean the MT312-104 with a dry cloth only. Never use
strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner.
Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the card. Do not
clean or touch any component or PCB.
1.4 FCC Notice
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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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 2 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 instructions found herein, 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 their own expense.
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Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly
approved by Altinex, Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
2. Installation Procedures
Note:
Download and read the full online manual to become familiar with the MT312-104 and for detailed installation instructions.
Step 1: Connect to the MultiTasker enclosure using RS232 at 115k baud or a TCP/IP connection; the IP address is visible on the front
panel LCD. The default IP address is 192.168.10.84 port 23.
Step 2. The MT312-104 is shipped with factory defaults but must be configured at the time of installation.
Step 3. The MT312-104 is identified by its slot number in the command section of this document.
Step 4: Use control commands to set relays, set/read sensors, read/send RS232 data, etc.
Step 5. Gather all accessories included with the Neutron MT312-104 and make terminal block connections.
- Only use the terminal block captive screws for making connections. Do NOT tin the bare wires.
- Use multi-conductor cable, 24-28 AWG, stranded wire, and make note of which equipment is connected to which port.
IR:
IR data is output from internal IR memory or the pass-through IN connection; pass-through uses an IR receiver like the
AC301-103 between IN and GND on the terminal block. If needed, +12V provides power for the IR receiver.
RS232: Connect serial devices to the controller RS-232 connector. Configure the card for the correct baud rate on each port.
By default, the Rx ports are disabled to improve system performance. Use the [TRRS] command to enable.
Relays: Wire the relays directly to the external device. There are 2 single-pole-single-throw relays. Verify the load specifications of the
external device do not exceed those of the relays listing in the specification tables.
Sensor: There are 2 sensor inputs and 2 sensor power pins; one or both can power external sensors.
3. Warranty and Return Policies
Please visit the Altinex website at
for details on warranty and return policies. In the case of a unit needing repair,
please complete an RMA (return material authorization) form by clicking the Warranty link located on the bottom of the Altinex
homepage. Once completed, please email the form to
