MSC-CP8X8E 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-CP8X8E
comes with a power supply adapter and a documentation CD. Additional cables and
hardware are not usually provided.
•
Power supply adapter
– A 5 VDC 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.
•
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. This device can
also be connected directly to a computer (for configuration purposes) or the router to control (with a
crossover Ethernet cable).
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-CP8X8E is a 8x8 remote button panel for controlling and viewing status of a router.
This panel interface provides separate input and output buttons. One output button is active at a time, indicated
by it being lit. The current connection status for the active output is indicated by the relevant numbered input
button being lit. Pressing an input button will cause that input to be connected to the current active output.
1.3.1 Audio Breakaway
An audio breakaway is performed by first selecting the desired output, by pressing the relevant output button,
then pressing and
holding
an input button, followed by pressing another input button. The 1st input 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.
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