Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher
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Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches
Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions
Dipswitch #
Function:
1-4
Set the MACHINE # (see Table 5 in section 6.3.1)
5
Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the
Follow-SYSTEM
mode
6
Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the
SLAVE
mode
in a multi-channel configuration
7
Disables use of a null modem adapter
1
with RS-232
OFF = RS-232 connection via a null modem adapter
ON = RS-232 connection without a null modem adapter
8
RS-485 termination for first and last machine = ON (RS-485 line terminates with
110 ); for others = OFF (RS-485 line is open)
6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE #
To control a unit via RS-232 or RS-485, each unit has to be identified via its
unique MACHINE #.
Set the MACHINE #
2
on a
VS-1616SDI
unit according to Table 5.
A valid MACHINE # is from 1 to 15.
Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings
DIPSWITCH
MACHINE #
1
2
3
4
1
ON OFF OFF OFF
2
OFF ON OFF OFF
3
ON ON OFF OFF
4
OFF OFF ON OFF
5
ON OFF ON OFF
6
OFF ON ON OFF
7
ON ON ON OFF
8
OFF OFF OFF ON
9
ON OFF OFF ON
1 See section 6.4.1
2 When using a single unit, set the unit to MACHINE # 1
