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RS-422 Boards

140

Modula Instruction Manual

RS-232 Pinout for DB-9 Connector

If RS-232 cable is used it

must

be a null modem cable (no hardware flow control).

When a controller is attached, use the cable pinout in FIG. 96 and set the toggle switch on the
board to CTL.

When a device is attached, use the cable pinout in FIG. 97 and set the toggle switch on the
board to DEV.

RS-232 Pinout, Toggle Set to CTL

RS-232 Pinout, Toggle Set to DEV

Note:

RS-232 cable length and data rates are limited by the connected RS-232 equipment.

FIG. 96

RS-232 when toggle switch is set to CTL

FIG. 97

RS-232 when toggle switch is set to DEV

RS-232 Voltage Compatibility

TX Recommended (max.) Voltage

+12 V, -8 V

TX Absolute (max.) Voltage

+15 V, -10 V

RX Recommended (min.) Input Voltage

HIGH

≥

2.5 V

LOW <1.0 V

RS-232

RS-422

RS-232

RS-422

Summary of Contents for AutoPatch Modula

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual AutoPatch Matrix Switchers Modula Distribution Matrix REV D 3 01 2011 Firmware v2 6 0...

Page 2: ...ming performance or quality there of is not guaranteed due to the random combinations of dimmers lamps and ballasts or transformers AMX software is warranted for a period of ninety 90 days Batteries a...

Page 3: ...commendations 21 General Hazard Precautions 21 Unpacking 22 Rack Installation and System Setup 23 Linking Enclosures 25 Attaching External Controllers 31 Attaching Inputs and Outputs 37 Applying Power...

Page 4: ...1 Troubleshooting 92 Stereo Audio Boards 93 Applicability Notice 93 Stereo Audio Boards Specifications 95 Attaching Wires 99 Adjusting Output Volume 100 Adjusting Input Gain 101 Mono Audio Boards 103...

Page 5: ...nfiguration Files 147 Overview 147 Installing XNConnect 148 Opening a Configuration File 149 Discovering a System 150 Navigating the Interface 151 Modifying a Configuration File 152 Loading a Configur...

Page 6: ...Contents iv Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 7: ...conductive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipativ...

Page 8: ...technical support For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AMX A...

Page 9: ...alimentation multiples dans chaque unit soient allum s simultan ment Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX Au...

Page 10: ...e The United States Federal Communications Commission in 47CFR 15 838 has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product Federal Communication Commission...

Page 11: ...registered trademark of the Toshiba Corporation Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Agency and the U S Departmen...

Page 12: ...Notices 6 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 13: ...rations in this manual may differ from the model s you purchased Modula Features Ultra Flat Response bandwidth curve measured at a tight 3 dB High bandwidth linearity and low crosstalk Virtual matrice...

Page 14: ...anel options AMX control devices for control programming information see the instruction manual for the specific interface APControl 3 0 software free with all systems APWeb TCP IP control via an exte...

Page 15: ...on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com For more control options see page 15 RPS Indicator Most Modula enclosures require a single power supply for these enclosures the RPS indicator will not be il...

Page 16: ...closure Rear View Components CPU Control board Power receptacle and specifications System Serial number Input and output boards number will vary depending on enclosure size and slots may be empty depe...

Page 17: ...ng port options Enc Link Ethernet BNC link port used specifically for linking enclosures Control Two RS 232 DB 9 ports for attaching an external control device Remote XNNet link port for linking to AM...

Page 18: ...t on Caution Double Pole Neutral Fusing fuses are used both in the live phase and the neutral phase of the device System Serial Number The system s serial number is normally located in two places on t...

Page 19: ...tors are color coded the white connectors are inputs and the black connectors are outputs Input and output connectors are numbered separately The four connector numbers for each board are above and to...

Page 20: ...RGBHV HD 15 Modula CatPro 100 W per fully loaded enclosure 105 W per enclosure 255 W per fully loaded enclosure Thermal Dissipation max Modula 32x32 and Flex Slot Modula RGBHV HD 15 Modula CatPro 887...

Page 21: ...e individual program s Help file Control Options Modula systems support three different protocols BCS as ASCII characters sent through an RS 232 port XNNet and TCP IP Several different control options...

Page 22: ...such as HyperTerminal running on a PC For information on BCS commands see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Third Party Controllers...

Page 23: ...ards For example an enclosure configured as 4x60 can be reconfigured to 16x48 by replacing the first three output boards with input boards 16x48 Flex Slot Enclosure Configured for 16x48 with 4 input b...

Page 24: ...9 32x32 Enclosure Models Model Description FG1034 31 Standard Video FG1034 34 S Video and Stereo FG1034 25 Wideband Video FG1034 28 Wideband and Stereo FG1034 61 RGBHV HD 15 4 RU FG1034 42 CatPro RGBH...

Page 25: ...rd Video S Video Mono Audio and Stereo Audio boards that are compatible with Cat5 Video and Audio boards see the applicable board chapter Expansion Board Modula systems can be ordered with a Vertical...

Page 26: ...Enclosure Configurations 20 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 27: ...applying power General Hazard Precautions These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations Elevated Operating Temperature The maximum rated ambient temperature for...

Page 28: ...enclosure products as needed The documentation in the first box includes AMX AutoPatch Modula Quick Start Guide AMX AutoPatch Linking Enclosures Quick Start Guide for multiple enclosure systems AMX Au...

Page 29: ...Installation Recommendations Write the serial number for each enclosure located on the rear and left side near the power receptacle in an easily accessible location before installing the Modula in a r...

Page 30: ...vices until after the Modula has power Step 7 5 Optional Establish communication with an external control device see page 31 6 If applicable For important information on installing and enabling a VIS...

Page 31: ...of the linked enclosures were not part of the original system contact technical support see page 43 for important information not included here A Modula can be linked directly to another Modula an Ep...

Page 32: ...enclosure to a Media Converter or to a Multi Port Switch Both ends of the cable are wired to TIA EIA 568 A Media Converter use when linking 10Base 2 BNC enclosures to 10Base T RJ 45 enclosures Multi P...

Page 33: ...ink a Modula to a Modula Epica 128 or Epica 256 1 Fasten T connectors to the Ethernet BNC linking ports on both enclosures 2 Fasten 50 ohm termination connectors to the T connectors on both enclosures...

Page 34: ...open end of the T connector on the Modula to the open end of the T connector on the Media Converter 4 Insert the RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the Media Converter s 10 100 RJ 45 port 5 Inser...

Page 35: ...ula s CPU 2 Attach a 50 ohm termination connector to one end of the T connector 3 Fasten T connectors to the Ethernet BNC linking ports on the remaining enclosures 4 Attach an RG 58 coax cable from th...

Page 36: ...e Media converter 4 Insert one end of a RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the Media Converter s 10 100 RJ 45 port and the other end into one of the 10 100 RJ 45 ports on the Multi Port Switch 5...

Page 37: ...uling runs on a PC connected to a Modula via a serial port DB 9 and is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD APWeb TCP IP The APWeb Server Module used for control diagnostics and third party access is acc...

Page 38: ...n program e g HyperTerminal For information on BCS commands see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com PC Requirements for APControl 3 0...

Page 39: ...hat matches the pin diagram in FIG 16 for RS 232 without hardware flow control AMX AutoPatch equipment requires pins 2 3 and 5 only Or Use a cable that matches the pin diagram in FIG 17 for RS 422 Ins...

Page 40: ...nge is required to make them match changing the PC s settings is preferable If you decide to change the enclosure s settings instead use XNConnect see the Help file Or RS 422 cable Use the checklist a...

Page 41: ...vices see the documentation for the specific control device APControl 3 0 Install and open the program from the AMX AutoPatch CD if your account has the required permissions this program can be downlo...

Page 42: ...l including linked panels To establish a Remote port connection with an XNNet device 1 Attach one end of the XNNet link cable to the corresponding port on the device see the individual product documen...

Page 43: ...nclosure number referred to as the chassis number Follow the guide exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the Connector Guide Before connecting all input and...

Page 44: ...hes for the AMX AutoPatch equipment at the same time before applying power to the system s source and destination devices We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line...

Page 45: ...anel illuminates and displays the menu screen FIG 21 and FIG 22 show examples of control panel startup screens The system is ready for a test switch Note For instructions on checking the software vers...

Page 46: ...ee the APWeb Server Module documentation HyperTerminal When power is applied to the enclosure HyperTerminal displays a short splash screen followed by Ready FIG 23 The system is ready for a test switc...

Page 47: ...Control 3 0 or APWeb BCS Basic Control Structure commands over an external controller An external third party controller Executing a Test Switch Before executing the test switch make sure the first tw...

Page 48: ...s appear the command was not successful Verify that the source signal is present visible and or audible at the destination For a complete list of BCS commands and responses see the Instruction Manual...

Page 49: ...support Have your system s serial number ready The system s serial number is normally located in two places on the enclosure on the left rear and on the left side near the power receptacle We recommen...

Page 50: ...Installation and Setup 44 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 51: ...in this table do not work with Cat5 boards or Cat5 compatible standard video boards For Cat5 compatible standard video boards see Applicability Table 2 page 47 Enclosure Types Numbers Standard Video B...

Page 52: ...Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 1 page 48 Wideband Video 32x32 FG1034 25 Wideband Video 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 10 Wideband Video 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 43 Wideb...

Page 53: ...448 Output Standard Video FG1034 457 Output Standard Video FG1034 451 Applicability Table 2 Cat5 Compatible Standard Video Boards in Cat5 Video Audio Enclosures Note Cat5 compatible standard video bo...

Page 54: ...Numbers Enclosure Types Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 3 page 49 CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 FG1034 42 RGBHV HD 15 32x32 FG1034 61 Input Standard Video F...

Page 55: ...ing Cat5 Cat5e or Cat6 cable Up to 3 ft 0 9 m Up to 300 ft 91 m Up to 1000 ft 305 m 3 dB to 35 MHz or better 3 dB to 15 MHz or better 3 dB to 10 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz 50 dB Differential Gain...

Page 56: ...e to attach each cable and each wire on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet Attaching Video Cables To...

Page 57: ...eo Boards in Wideband Video Wideband Stereo and SDI Digital Video Wideband Video Enclosures Wideband Video Boards Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 1 page...

Page 58: ...ations for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 2 page 53 RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 61 CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 42 Input Wideband Video FG1034 638 Input Wideband Video High...

Page 59: ...be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle To connect wideband video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors...

Page 60: ...Wideband Boards 54 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 61: ...s FIG 28 2 HV sync boards shown with 3 Wideband Video input boards Applicability Table 1 HV Sync Boards in Standard Video and S Video Stereo Enclosures HV Sync Boards Numbers Enclosure Types Numbers N...

Page 62: ...HV Sync Boards in SDI Digital Video Wideband Video SDI Digital Video Standard Video and SDI Digital Video S Video Enclosures HV Sync Boards Numbers Enclosure Types Numbers Note Specifications for thes...

Page 63: ...able and each wire on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet To connect HV sync inputs and outputs 1 Fas...

Page 64: ...HV Sync Video Boards 58 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 65: ...compatible S Video boards For Cat5 compatible S Video boards see Applicability Table 2 page 60 S Video Boards Numbers Enclosure Types Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specif...

Page 66: ...2 page 61 Cat5 Video Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 Input S Video to Cat5 Output FG1034 512 Output S Video from Cat5 Input...

Page 67: ...ferential Gain f 3 58 MHz 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz 0 2 or better Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE 65 dB Input Level max 2 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level 2 V Outpu...

Page 68: ...ons Table 3 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHz or better 1 dB to 20 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz 60 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE 65 dB Channel S...

Page 69: ...o Cables Modula S Video boards are equipped with locking S Video connectors When used in conjunction with an AMX AutoPatch manufactured S Video cable the connector and the cable lock into place Standa...

Page 70: ...S Video Boards 64 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 71: ...HD 15 boards can be used in conjunction with CatPro boards i e an RGBHV HD 15 input board can switch to CatPro output boards and an RGBHV HD 15 output board can receive RGBHV HD 15 signals from CatPro...

Page 72: ...cts and their specifications without notice Specifications Table 1 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 3 dB to 300 MHz or better Crosstalk f 150 MHz f 30 MHz f 5 MHz 30 dB 35 dB 50 dB Signal...

Page 73: ...label located on the left side near the power receptacle To connect RGBHV HD 15 inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output HD 15 connectors FIG 34 HD 15 Board Connector Pinout Fo...

Page 74: ...RGBHV HD 15 Boards 68 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 75: ...ro boards must be used in conjunction with CatPro RGBHV Stereo Transmitter TX and or Receiver RX Modules to make up a complete system The third table on the following pages shows the types of CatPro R...

Page 76: ...figuration Model Number 8 local inputs 8 RGBHV 8 stereo 16 CatPro RX inputs 8 local outputs 8 RGBHV 8 stereo 16 CatPro TX outputs 8 16x8 16 FGP34 DGDG PRO Input Output Configuration Model Number 8 loc...

Page 77: ...gnal Types RGBHV and stereo audio Maximum Resolution 1600x1200 4 3 and 1920x1080p 16 9 60 Hz up to 1000 ft 305 m RGB In Signal Level Range max Terminated user adjustable gain and peak using CatPro Wiz...

Page 78: ...Hz to 20 KHz Vin 4 dBu 83 dB Audio In Impedance 2 kohms Audio Output Impedance 5 ohms Audio Out Volume Adjustment Range User adjustable at CatPro RX Module 6 dB to mute Supported Twisted Pair Cable T...

Page 79: ...ce Polarity 510 ohms Active high or low Sync Local Out Signal Level Polarity Unterminated Follows input polarity Low 0 V High 5 V Active high or low Audio In Signal Level max Impedance 8 dBu 2 kohms A...

Page 80: ...skew must be rated at 20 ns 100 m The cables should be tested for skew which will determine whether the run has less than 62 ns skew and is within 1 000 feet 305 m CatPro Supported Twisted Pair Cable...

Page 81: ...ng the AMX AutoPatch power supply provided Plug the desktop power supply into the power jack on the module and into an AC external power source Or If you are providing the power supply Plug the power...

Page 82: ...ded Plug the desktop power supply into the power jack on the module and into an AC external power source Or If you are providing the power supply Plug the power cord from a UL or equivalent listed pow...

Page 83: ...rs to the Modula CatPro boards How the modules are used in a CatPro system depends on the desired routing path see page 78 TX Module FG1010 45 01 The TX module receives RGBHV and stereo audio signals...

Page 84: ...o compatible stereo output boards Note that FIG 41 also includes a Control PC only needed during installation connected to the serial port of the Modula Routing Paths Important The routing path determ...

Page 85: ...using the RX Hardware Method see page 82 Routing Path B In Routing Path B FIG 43 the RGBHV and stereo signals from a source device are sent to a CatPro TX Module which passes the signals to the CatPr...

Page 86: ...n routed to the CatPro output board and on to the CatPro RX Module which sends the signals to the destination device The total length of the cables between the two modules cannot exceed 1 000 ft 305 m...

Page 87: ...d used to adjust the signal depends on the equipment used for any given routing path in the system setup Use the table below to determine the routing path option s you are using and then see the corre...

Page 88: ...knob also adjusts volume To cable the system for Routing Path A 1 Place all source and destination devices in their final installation locations 2 Cable the complete routing paths from the source dev...

Page 89: ...image file is opened on the Source PC and subsequently displays on the Destination Monitor The file names for the test image pdf begin with the resolution and end with SkewPattern e g 1280x1024SkewPat...

Page 90: ...just the skew and volume using the RX Module Adjust Knob 5 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns red the module is placed in Red Skew Adjust mode 6 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise or counterclockwise unt...

Page 91: ...amber then release the knob The LED blinks 3 times and the RX Module reverts to its previous settings Cycling power on the CatPro RX Module during the adjustment procedure will have the same effect In...

Page 92: ...m cable the Control PC settings and the CatPro Wizard settings which default to serial port Com 1 and baud rate 9600 must match Leave the Control PC connected until the system is completely adjusted S...

Page 93: ...rd 5 In the Wizard select the source in the navigation tree in the upper left corner that corresponds to the input connector number for the source signal to be adjusted 6 If the Destination Monitor s...

Page 94: ...ick OK Tip For optimal results on flat panel LCDs use page 2 of the pdf test image file and press the auto adjust button on the panel after using the Wizard If additional source devices of the same ty...

Page 95: ...rary RX Module Unit The Temporary RX Module Unit consists of an RX Module a monitor a 3 foot Cat5e cable provided with the system and an HD 15 cable After the unit is calibrated it is used to calibrat...

Page 96: ...CatPro Wizard installed to the serial port on the Modula using a null modem cable The Control PC settings and the CatPro Wizard settings which default to serial port Com 1 and baud rate 9600 must matc...

Page 97: ...e note below 8 From the Options menu select Save to System to restore the settings upon power up The Save to System dialog box opens 9 Click OK 10 From the File menu select Save As to save a backup fi...

Page 98: ...nal amplitudes from the source video equipment exceeding the CatPro s typical RGB range of 0 mv to 700 mv Solution Try decreasing the brightness setting on the source device to allow the signal to pro...

Page 99: ...eo Audio Boards Numbers Enclosure Types Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 1 page 95 S Video Stereo 32x32 FG1034 34 S Video Stereo 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 1...

Page 100: ...boards are listed in Specifications Table 2 page 96 Cat5 Video Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 Input Stereo Audio to Cat5 o...

Page 101: ...osure Type Number CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 42 Input Stereo Audio to CatPro output potentiometer gain FG1034 493 Output Stereo Audio from CatPro input digital volume control FG1034 496 Spec...

Page 102: ...2 dBu 0 04 THD Noise unbalanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 8 dBu 0 03 Crosstalk balanced f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu 90 dB Crosstalk unbalanced f 1 kHz Vin 2 dBu 85 dB Signal to Noise Ratio balanced f 20 Hz t...

Page 103: ...to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 22 dBu f 1 kHz Vin 10 to 20 dBu 0 03 0 05 THD Noise CatPro enclosures No volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 22 dBu 0 03 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu 92 dB Signal to Noi...

Page 104: ...Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 25 dB THD Noise f 1 kHz Vin 10 to 4 dBu 0 06 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 4 dBu 95 dB Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 dBu 80 dB Input Le...

Page 105: ...the wires on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will...

Page 106: ...ion When audio is adjusted for a device on one level the adjustment remains in effect for that device on all levels switching audio signals Potentiometer Output Boards Stereo output boards are set to...

Page 107: ...the specific audio inputs are normally made during system setup however they can be made at any time during normal operation When audio is adjusted for a device the adjustment applies to all levels sw...

Page 108: ...tput 2 Adjust the input gain for the source to the desired dB level by turning the corresponding potentiometer FIG 65 clockwise to the right to decrease gain or counterclockwise to the left to increas...

Page 109: ...n with Cat5 boards or Cat5 compatible mono audio boards For Cat5 compatible mono audio boards see Applicability Table 2 page 105 Mono Audio Boards Numbers Enclosure Types Numbers Note Specifications f...

Page 110: ...nd Video 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 10 Output Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 680 Output Mono Audio digital volume control FG1034 683 Input Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1...

Page 111: ...Mono Audio to Cat5 output unbalanced potentiometer gain FG1034 515 Output Mono Audio from Cat5 input unbalanced potentiometer gain FG1034 527 Output Mono Audio from Cat5 input digital volume control u...

Page 112: ...Noise no volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 22 dBu 0 02 THD Noise volume control Wideband and Wideband Stereo enclosures f 1 kHz Vin 10 to 20 dBu 0 05 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu 95 dB Signal...

Page 113: ...04 THD Noise unbalanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 8 dBu 0 03 Crosstalk balanced f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu 90 dB Crosstalk unbalanced f 1 kHz Vin 2 dBu 85 dB Signal to Noise Ratio balanced f 20 Hz to 2...

Page 114: ...B THD Noise no volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 22 dBu 0 03 THD Noise with volume control RGBHV HD 15 enclosures only f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 20 dBu 0 05 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu 92...

Page 115: ...will require either balanced differential or unbalanced single ended connections FIG 67 illustrates the options for wiring between the sources and the input connectors and between the output connecto...

Page 116: ...Relative or Increment Decrement Directions for adjusting volume using the Absolute Method adjusting volume to a specific decibel level are given below Information and instructions for the other two me...

Page 117: ...outing a new source to a destination Typical uses for input gain include switching consumer and professional grade audio equipment whose levels can vary noticeably in the same matrix switcher Input ga...

Page 118: ...Mono Audio Boards 112 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 119: ...e input boards Modula Microphone Input and Phantom Power Boards for Standard Video S Video Stereo and Cat5 Video Audio Enclosures Microphone Input and Microphone Phantom Power Boards Numbers Enclosure...

Page 120: ...miting point If you need to set the compression ratio at a setting other than the 1 1 factory default follow the procedure on page 115 If not go to Attaching Wires on page 116 Specifications Parameter...

Page 121: ...and disconnect all wires attached to the board If wires or cables from adjoining boards obstruct access label and disconnect them as necessary 4 Remove the two screws from the top and bottom of the p...

Page 122: ...crews to make proper connections Turning the Microphone Input Board On When power is applied to the Modula microphone input boards come up in a muted state The appropriate BCS command must be sent to...

Page 123: ...ease microphone sensitivity 1 Turn the microphone sensitivity adjustment to the left counterclockwise To select phantom power for microphones if microphone power board is installed 1 Set the phantom p...

Page 124: ...Microphone Input and Phantom Power Boards 118 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 125: ...al video signals FIG 76 SD SDI digital video boards SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video Boards in SD SDI and HD SDI Enclosures SD SDI Digital Video Boards Numbers Enclosure Types Numbers Note Specificatio...

Page 126: ...ype 8 bit or 10 bit Standards SMPTE 259M SMPTE 344M Input Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Output Impedance 75 ohms Timing Jitter 0 1 UI 360 Mbps Alignment Jitt...

Page 127: ...left side near the power receptacle Make sure the SD SDI or HD SDI digital video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure Digital video boards look identical to each ot...

Page 128: ...SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video Boards 122 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 129: ...boards must be used in conjunction with Cat5 S Video Stereo Transmitters TX and or Receivers RX to make up a complete system Cat5 TXs and RXs are available either as modules or as AF 10 boards For inf...

Page 130: ...dules rear view FG1010 34 01 RX Modules TX Modules S Video RCA unbalanced FG1010 37 01 FG1010 46 01 BNC RCA unbalanced FG1010 49 01 FG1010 52 01 BNC 3 position unbalanced FG1010 55 01 FG1010 58 01 RCA...

Page 131: ...deo RCA unbalanced FG1040 416 FG1040 431 S Video 3 position unbalanced FG1040 419 FG1040 434 BNC 3 position unbalanced FG1040 422 FG1040 437 BNC RCA unbalanced FG1040 440 FG1040 446 S Video 3 position...

Page 132: ...B Signal to Noise Ratio unbalanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 dBu 90 dB Input Level max balanced 22 dBu Input Level max unbalanced 8 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Output Level max balanced 22 dBu Output L...

Page 133: ...el max 2 V TX Impedance 75 ohms RX Level max 2 V RX Impedance 75 ohms Audio Specifications Parameter Conditions Value THD Noise balanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 to 22 dBu f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 2...

Page 134: ...s on page 130 To adjust the RX Module for differences in cable length see the directions on page 131 To adjust the RX AF 10 board for differences in cable length see the directions on page 132 Note Th...

Page 135: ...ust be done before the connectors are attached Use the DIP switch settings from the table below when making the adjustment Important Adjustments to compensate for cable length must be done before atta...

Page 136: ...h DIP switches for the input connector being adjusted a small screwdriver or paper clip works well to the correct position according to the Line Length Adjustments table on page 129 0 OFF toward the c...

Page 137: ...cess the DIP switches 4 Set toggles 1 2 3 4 on both DIP switches a small screwdriver or paper clip works well to the correct position according to the Line Length Adjustments table on page 129 0 OFF t...

Page 138: ...nd pull the board out 3 Set toggles 1 2 3 4 on both DIP switches a small screwdriver or paper clip works well to the correct position according to the Line Length Adjustments table on page 129 Both DI...

Page 139: ...closure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Each Modula Cat5 board has four RJ 45 modular receptacles Connector opt...

Page 140: ...ert the RCA cable plugs into the input and output RCA jacks S Video Hold the connector at a slight angle to the right while pushing in or pull back on the connector housing while pushing the connector...

Page 141: ...ns Note When using twisted pair wire connect the shield ground at one end only recommend receiving end to minimize low frequency noise 4 Apply power to the system The electrical ratings must meet thos...

Page 142: ...Cat5 Video and Audio Boards with TXs RXs 136 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 143: ...ecifications without notice FIG 92 RS 422 boards RS 422 Boards in RS 422 Enclosure RS 422 Boards Numbers Enclosure Type Number X Port board FG1034 620 RS 422 32x32 4RU FG1034 64 Y Port board FG1034 62...

Page 144: ...hed to the X Port connectors and all device equipment attached to Y Port connectors the default configuration If your system is different remember to adjust accordingly One possible setup for an RS 42...

Page 145: ...ed EIA 422A specifications and supports the Sony 9 pin RS 422 pinout The DB 9 connectors on the boards each have transmit and receive pins which must match the DB 9 cable connectors from the controlle...

Page 146: ...e cable pinout in FIG 97 and set the toggle switch on the board to DEV RS 232 Pinout Toggle Set to CTL RS 232 Pinout Toggle Set to DEV Note RS 232 cable length and data rates are limited by the connec...

Page 147: ...is DEV for attaching device equipment If your system setup is different the toggle switches on the boards must be adjusted accordingly If the equipment attached to a board functions as a controller se...

Page 148: ...Pins 2 and 3 the unnumbered pins To terminate a jumper pin provide a termination load 1 Move the jumper to cover Pin 1 numbered and Pin 2 as indicated in FIG 99 on the right The table below shows whic...

Page 149: ...ormally thought of as Input and for the Y Port use an O Output It does not matter whether the I or the O is specified first in an execute switch command For information on BCS command characters and c...

Page 150: ...al BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com X to Y Fanout Using a single command this configuration routes a controller signal from an X Port to multiple Y Ports...

Page 151: ...on methods as long as each signal type is on a different level The system must be configured in XNConnect to handle this type of independent routing If the system was not ordered this way contact tech...

Page 152: ...figuration An RS 422 enclosure is generally configured with a virtual matrix VM for the RS 422 bi directional signals plus VMs for RS 422 breakaway signals XNConnect can be used to change the main VM...

Page 153: ...ed to reload the configuration file or to modify your system s configuration from the original specifications Make a copy of the current file every time the file is modified A copy of the system s con...

Page 154: ...esolution 1024x768 is recommended Serial port and RS 232 null modem cable To install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD 1 Close all other applications currently running on your PC 2 Insert the AMX Au...

Page 155: ...cification Make a copy of the original file before making modifications every time the file is modified To launch XNConnect 1 From the Start menu select Programs 2 Select AutoPatch Applications or oth...

Page 156: ...Communication menu select Serial Port 5 Open the Communication menu again select Change Comm Settings Check the settings for the selected port the default is Com 1 baud rate 9600 and adjust if necess...

Page 157: ...ries of dialog boxes that are accessed by right clicking a hardware device or virtual matrix icon and selecting an option from the shortcut menu Tip If you have a question regarding an open dialog box...

Page 158: ...n a series of dialog boxes A brief look at the contents in the Help file provides a quick overview of the possible modifications This section provides instructions for two common tasks modifying chann...

Page 159: ...r the channel in each of the VMs 5 Customize additional channels by repeating Steps 3 and 4 6 Load the configuration file onto the system see page 156 If channel names are the only modifications that...

Page 160: ...ess for creating local presets involves three dialog boxes that cover managing naming and modifying presets The instructions below are for creating a local preset For detailed information on modifying...

Page 161: ...Local Presets dialog box is open 10 After all switches for the preset have been assigned click OK and then close the Manage Local Presets dialog box 11 Define additional local presets by repeating the...

Page 162: ...the loading of the file The matrix switcher must not be actively switching when loading a configuration file 2 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new...

Page 163: ...ct and the AMX AutoPatch Distribution Matrix being configured This appendix covers three advanced virtual matrix related tasks Joining combining virtual matrices Creating breakaway virtual matrices Cr...

Page 164: ...stem switches 16x16 S Video on VM 1 and 20x20 stereo audio on VM 3 The two VMs are joined to create VM 0 that switches input and output signals for sixteen pairs of video and audio signals Note For ad...

Page 165: ...h independently breakaway Note For additional information on creating breakaways see the XNConnect Help file To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box press the F1 key To create the first b...

Page 166: ...l appears in the Current Signals list 8 Click Create Breakaway The VM appears in the Currently Defined Breakaways list 9 Click OK to finalize the assignments 10 Load the configuration file onto the sy...

Page 167: ...atrix involves creating virtual channels which must be assigned to the physical connectors and grouped into a virtual matrix For more information on virtual matrices see page 157 Four dialog boxes are...

Page 168: ...als dialog box opens 2 Under the Supported System Signals list use either tab select the signals for the new VM to select multiple signals hold the down the Control key and click Assign Signal 3 Under...

Page 169: ...t Sources Only Destinations Only will be selected in Step 18 In the Starting Channel field enter the first channel number to be included In the Number of Channels to Create field enter the number of c...

Page 170: ...nector by selecting the Source and Destination Channel tabs 20 Click Accept Assignments if satisfied 21 Load the configuring file onto the system see page 156 22 Using Save As under the File menu make...

Page 171: ...same pattern is then repeated for the outputs Example In the RGBHV systems in FIG 105 the first channel of VM 0 audio follow video is composed of connectors 1 5 9 13 17 and 21 This configuration rout...

Page 172: ...in FIG 106 the first channel of VM 0 audio follow video is composed of connectors 1 2 and 17 This configuration routes any of the eight source channels of Y c with mono audio to any or all of the eigh...

Page 173: ...evels for each enclosure therefore the system must be configured in XNConnect so the enclosures switch on different virtual matrices levels see page 168 Note Splitting a signal more than four times re...

Page 174: ...ten the other end of signal cable C to an open end on the second T Connector per FIG 108 4 Fasten signal cable D to the second T Connector Fasten the other end of signal cable D to the corresponding c...

Page 175: ...te switches on paralleled inputs using APControl or APWeb 1 Using the CrossBar APControl or XBar APWeb for the VM level associated with the first board select the crosspoint for the paralleled input a...

Page 176: ...Appendix C Paralleling Inputs 170 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 177: ...lies Items Required Modula board s Phillips 1 screwdriver ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip Updated configuration file see Configuration Requirements below to determine if required Configurat...

Page 178: ...empty expansion slot Current board Remove the plate covering the board being replaced If the current board is an audio board first unplug the 3 or 5 terminal connector from the board then remove the...

Page 179: ...any 4 RU Modula Distribution Matrix are installed the same as the ones for the 3 RU models However for Step 1 boards which do not extend to the top of the face plate use the bottom board guide only F...

Page 180: ...ored on the Modula system may or may not need to be updated depending on the type of board being installed If an input or output board is replaced with the same type of board or if the system was pre...

Page 181: ...s Com 1 baud rate 9600 and adjust if necessary 8 From the File menu select Open 9 Using the standard File Open dialog box locate and open the XCL xcl configuration file that was sent with the new boar...

Page 182: ...Appendix D Adding or Replacing Boards 176 Modula Instruction Manual...

Page 183: ...oard is installed in each enclosure that contains video boards one master sync signal can be used to synchronize all video signals for the system Each Modula enclosure that was ordered with sync will...

Page 184: ...ecessary If cables from adjoining boards obstruct access label and disconnect them as necessary Termination Load Jumper VIS boards are shipped with the termination load jumper J1 set to the off positi...

Page 185: ...equired Important Be sure to install a VIS board in the expansion board slot next to the CPU If a VIS board is installed in an input or output board slot signal routing is affected To remove and insta...

Page 186: ...nectors are to the right of the board 4 Carefully push the board into the enclosure until it snaps into place Make sure the plate is flush with the back 5 Insert the screws into the holes on the conne...

Page 187: ...signal types NTSC composite video Composite sync type of synchronization RGBs group member that contains sync information Blackburst generator P3 Local Sync Output This connector is designed to be con...

Page 188: ...the VIS board by completing the steps below 6 Required Enable the VIS board by updating the configuration file using the steps on page 183 Verifying System Recognition of the VIS Board To verify syst...

Page 189: ...ly enables the VIS board for the system If the original configuration file has been modified local presets names etc and you do not want to replace it follow the steps below Note We recommend keeping...

Page 190: ...Check the Vertical Interval Sync check box to assign the VIS board to the virtual matrix Click OK Click OK to close the next window 9 Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for all remaining video virtual matrices that...

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