3.2.2 C
ONTROL
O
PTIONS OF THE
C
AT5
M
ULTI
16x16
M
ATRIX
S
WITCH
(AC1051A)
The Cat5 Multi 16x6 Matrix Switch may be controlled via the front panel buttons or
via a third party serial control application using a serial cable connection. See the
following sections for details.
3.2.3 F
RONT
P
ANEL
C
ONTROL
The Cat5 Multi 16x6 Matrix Switch may be quickly and easily controlled via the
front panel buttons. Additionally, pre-configured Presets may be individually stored
and recalled.
Multiple Outputs may be assigned to a single input, but only one input may be
assigned to each output.
Pressing an input key will illuminate the input key and all output keys assigned to it.
- To switch an Input to one or more Outputs:
Press the desired input key
Press the desire Output key(s) (multiple keys are pressed sequentially)
Press the Enter key to make the switch
To cancel or re-enter keys, press the Cancel key to start over.
-To turn on Output OFF
Ensure no input keys are selected
Press the Output number key
Press the Enter Key.
To turn off all outputs at once, Press and hold the Cancel key for 5 seconds.
-To Re-assign Output(s) to a different Input key
Press the current Input key twice
Press the new Input key
Press the Enter key
-To save the current configuration as a Preset
Press the Store key
Press the Input key number (1-16) where the preset will be stored
Press the Enter key
To start over, Press the Cancel key
-To Recall a Preset
Press the Recall key
Press the Input key number (1-16) that the Preset was stored under
Press the Enter key
To start over, Press the Cancel key.
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3.2.4 S
ERIAL
C
ONTROL
The Cat5 Multi 16x6 Matrix Switch may be controlled serially via the 5 position
captive screw connector on the rear of the unit.. Serial protocols is RS 232.
Protocol:
7-bit ASCII: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, 9600 bps (optional 19.2 kbps)
RS-232 Interface:
SW1 = OFF
SW2 = OFF
SW3 == OFF for 9600 baud or ON for 19.2 kbaud
Wiring:
TX+ == Transmit (TD)
RX+ == Receive (RD)
GND == GND
3.3.5 S
ERIAL
C
OMMANDS
The Cat5 Multi 16x6 Matrix Switch features a full suite of control commands as
referenced below.
NOTE
Every character sent to the switch (except the binary address prefix byte) is
echoed to the controller. The controller should verify that the characters match
before sending the next one. This is a simple form of error detection and in-band
flow control.
It is possible to send a complete command sequence terminated by the ASCII
“Carriage Return” character (HEX 0D) without verifying each character, but some
inter-character delay (1 millisecond) must be added. This will allow the switch to
process each character properly.
Failure to observe these requirements will normally result in an “Invalid Entry!”
response from the switch. A longer inter-character delay value should remedy
this problem.
Command Strings:
A valid command string will begin with a Command character, and terminate with a
“Carriage Return” (<CR>).
Notes:
1. All commands are “echoed” at the terminal prompt.
2. Any invalid command sequences will return an error prompt / string.
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