Extron electronics 6400s, User Manual

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Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Introduction
Rooming — The switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specific
“rooms”, allowing them to have their own presets.
Operational reliability — The Fiber Matrix 6400 can support round-the-clock
operation in mission-critical applications, using a combination of hot-swappable
components and redundant power supplies.
• Field upgradable, hot-swappable modular design — The architecture of the
Fiber Matrix 6400 allows you to repair, upgrade, reconfigure, or expand the
matrix by simply installing a new I/O board or replacing a board of one type
with one of another. Hot-swappable components let you replace any I/O
board at any time — without powering down the switcher.
• Primary and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies — The hot-
swappable, externally mounted redundant power supply is configured to
automatically take over the load from the primary supply in the case of a
failure.
The complete power circuit, from the plug, through the power supply,
to the power’s insertion onto the power distribution plane, is separate
and redundant (figure 1-2). If the installation includes uninterruptible or
completely separate power sources, the switcher will remain powered up
through any power interruption short of a simultaneous loss of power on
both power sources.
AC
Power
Primary
Power
Supply
Redundant
Power
Supply
AC
Power
Figure 1-2 — Redundant power supply backs up primary
The hot-swappable redundant power supply means zero downtime for the
switcher and no loss of functionality should one power supply fail. Should
a primary power supply fail, the redundant power supply immediately
assumes the load of the failed primary supply. A failed power supply is
easily replaceable from the rear at any time—without powering down the
matrix, and with no tools required.
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection and setting of
presets can be performed on the front panel or via the Ethernet or either serial
port link. The serial ports allow remote control via a PC or a control system.
The Ethernet link allows multiple remote links with two levels of password
protection.
• Front Panel Controller
• Windows-based control/configuration program
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS
™
)
• Remote control panels and keypads