MSC-CP32X1E Product Manual
1 Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Matrix Switch Corporation product. This section contains a
general overview of device functionality and provides information to get you up and running quickly.
Additional sections in this manual can be consulted for more detailed information on the subsystems and
features of this product.
1.1 Device Connections
The
MSC-CP32X1E
comes with a power supply adapter and a documentation CD. Additional cables and
hardware are not usually provided.
•
Power supply adapter
– A 5 Volt 2 Amp power supply adapter is provided which is connected to the
5.5mm OD 2.5mm ID coaxial connector on the device and plugged into a 100-240V 50/60Hz AC power
source.
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Ethernet connector
– Connect to a network switch with an Ethernet cable. Required for controlling a
remote router, accessing the web page interface and using the TCP/IP Mascot interface. A crossover
cable can also be utilized for connecting directly to a computer (for configuration purposes) or the router
to control.
1.2 Powering Up The Device
This device is not equipped with a power switch and is simply connected to the power supply adapter which is
plugged into a suitable AC power source, to power it up.
Once the device is powered it goes through the following startup sequence:
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5 second startup delay to allow for
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The remote panel will attempt to connect to the IP address assigned to the
setting, the panel button LEDs will cycle until a connection is established.
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The button control panel is initialized and buttons are illuminated to show the initial routing status.
1.3 Front Panel Button Interface
The MSC-CP32X1E is a 32x1 remote button panel for controlling and viewing status of a router.
This panel interface provides control of a single output. The current active input is indicated by the given
numbered input button being lit. Pressing a numbered input button will connect that input to the single output.
1.3.1 Audio Breakaway
An audio breakaway is performed by pressing and
holding
an input button, followed by pressing another input
button. The 1st button pressed selects the source of the primary level. The 2nd input button pressed will
become the secondary (audio) source and will flash, indicating a breakaway.
1.4 Web Page Interface
All Matrix Switch Corporation router and panel devices come with a built-in web page interface.
This interface is used for configuring this panel device.
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