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NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH 

 

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RS232 UPGRADE OF THE FRONT PANEL LCD FIRMWARE  

The firmware in the front panel LCD can be upgraded to include the latest features available using either the RS232 port 
(below) or Ethernet Control (page 24).   Follow the procedure below to use the RS232 method to update the Front Panel LCD 
firmware in the VEEMUX.     To prepare, first download the 

rmtlcd_va_1_x. hex

  file (x= the current firmware version) from 

the NTI Video Matrix Switch website 

http://www.networktechinc.com/vmtx.html

.  

The following will be needed

:  

o

 

1 PC running HyperTerminal (or other terminal program) equipped with a 9 pin or 25 pin serial port  

o

 

A VEEMUX made to use the Firmware Upgrade feature  

o

 

1 serial cable wired straight through to connect your PC's serial port to the 

RS232

 port on the VEEMUX (see 

cable  specifications on page 36) 

o

 

A firmware file for a VEEMUX downloaded from 

www.networktechinc.com

  

Procedure:  

1. 

Power OFF the VEEMUX.  

2. 

Connect the null modem cable between the serial port on the PC  and the 

RS232

 port on the VEEMUX. 

3. 

Use HyperTerminal to prepare to connect to the VEEMUX (using settings 9600 baud, 8-N-1 no flow). Make sure 
HyperTerminal has been configured for connection through the correct COM port on the PC. 

4. 

With the HyperTerminal window open, hold the spacebar and apply power to the VEEMUX. A command menu and the 
Command prompt (

>

) should appear. 

 

 

Copyright 2006 Network Technologies Inc 
 
Flash Loader Utility v1.0 
 
 
   H   Display this help menu 
 
   C   Clear flash 
 
   L   Load flash with .hex file 
 
 
 
Command> 
 

Note: Commands are not case-sensitive (for example, 'h' or 'H' will execute the help command), and the <Enter> key 
is not required to execute a command.    

 

 

If the Flash Loader Utility menu does not appear, the VEEMUX you have may have been made prior to the release of 
this product change.   To verify this, with the VEEMUX powered ON, at the HyperTerminal window enter the following 
command: 

RV 01

  

(be sure to include the space)

 

The following revision string will appear: 

$date: 2006/04/17 20:20:59 $$revision: 1.1 $$IN: 08 $$OUT: 04 $ 

If the date shown is

 before 

2006/04/17,   then the VEEMUX firmware cannot be upgraded using this procedure.  

 

 

Summary of Contents for VEEMUX SM-nXm-15V-LCD

Page 1: ...14 2007 SM nXm 15V LCD Video Matrix Switch Installation and Operation Manual VEEMUX Series NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED Tel 330 562 7070 Fax 330 562 1999 1275 Danner Dr Aurora OH 44202 www networ...

Page 2: ...means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc 1275 Danner Drive Aurora Ohio 44202 CHANGES The material in this guide is...

Page 3: ...NT 2000 AND XP 11 SerTest RS232 Interface Test Program 11 Main Options 11 Matrix Operations 11 Ethernet Operations 12 Setup Options 12 Ethernet Control 13 Telnet Interface Port 2000 13 Telnet Interfa...

Page 4: ...OF FIGURES Figure 1 Install Video Source Cables 4 Figure 2 Connect a monitor to the VEEMUX 4 Figure 3 Connect user terminal for RS232 control 5 Figure 4 Connect the LAN to the VEEMUX 5 Figure 5 LED Ma...

Page 5: ...isplay the most up to date information Compatibilty The SM nXm 15V LCD is made to support video inputs from VGA 15HD H V Sync only Ordering Information The SM nXm 15V LCD is built to a specific size r...

Page 6: ...ors are 15HD male male used for INPUTS 3 thru 100 feet Multi coax high resolution VGA or SVGA video cable Connectors are 15HD male female used for OUTPUTS 3 thru 100 feet Multi coax high resolution VG...

Page 7: ...e from a CPU to control the functions of one or more switches 8 VIDEO x female 15HD connectors for connection of video source cables 9 MONITOR x female 15HD connectors for connection of monitors 10 LE...

Page 8: ...the rear of the VEEMUX See Fig 2 5 Connect additional monitors to remaining 15HD female MONITOR x connectors as desired Figure 2 Connect a monitor to the VEEMUX HD15 Male HD15 Male Rear View of SM 8X8...

Page 9: ...iring between the connectors should be straight through pin 1 to pin 1 pin 2 to pin 2 etc Connect a CAT 5 cable between the connector label ETHERNET and the LAN see Fig 4 Note The Ethernet connection...

Page 10: ...f the VEEMUX This grid is used to provide a visual indication of all connections between video sources and destinations To determine if an input video source is connected to an output video destinatio...

Page 11: ...The keypad buttons perform the following functions ESC Escape back to the main display 0 9 Used to enter numbers OUT The output user number can be entered 2 digits or 1 digit and ENTER or IN followed...

Page 12: ...The Scan Mode dwell setting value 0 will disable Scan Mode for that output port Scan Mode settings can also be configured through the RS232 Command Protocol page 9 Telnet commands page 13 or through t...

Page 13: ...Protocol CPU controller commands supported by the unit are defined below All commands should be terminated with a CR carriage return When a command is sent the entire string is echoed back along with...

Page 14: ...OP IP CR Read connection of a Output Port to Input Port GM SW 00 CR go SW OP IP all ports CR Read connection matrix of all Output ports Ss SW OP DWT CR Set Scan Mode dwell time for specific Output por...

Page 15: ...About SerTest display the program version Matrix Operations Key Selection Description 1 Connect Video Output User to an Input CPU connect an output to an input 2 Connect All Video Outputs Users to an...

Page 16: ...n xxx xxx xxx xxx format 7 Read Unit Default Gateway read the unit default gateway in xxx xxx xxx xxx format 8 Read Unit Website Timeout read the current website timeout period in seconds Values 60 30...

Page 17: ...ted to introduce the password twice Change password CS nn mm CR Connect One Output User Port To Input Video source CA nn CR Connect All Outputs To Input RO nn CR mm CR Read Connection For Output Retur...

Page 18: ...with port 2005 enabled use the command set below to control and acquire information from the VEEMUX Legend All numbers must be two digits OP Output Port 01 MAXOUTPUTS IP Input Port 01 MAXINPUTS CR Ca...

Page 19: ...Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 p 0x70 c 0x63 Space 0x20 Output 1st digit 0x30 0x32 Output 2nd digit 0x30 0x39 0x2C Input 1st digit 0x30 0x32 Input 2nd digit 0x30 0x39 CR 0x0D This command will read the c...

Page 20: ...x63 Space 0x20 Output 1st digit 0x30 0x32 Output 2nd digit 0x30 0x39 0x3A Input 1st digit 0x30 0x32 Input 2nd digit 0x30 0x39 CR 0x0D SS_00 Disable Auto Status Mode Command Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4...

Page 21: ...te telnet session Command Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 X 0x58 X 0x58 CR 0x0D Response Byte 1 Byte 2 0x2A CR 0x0D The unit will respond with CR and close the connection terminating the telnet session The unit...

Page 22: ...ser Address To open a SSL encrypted connection type Address You will be prompted to accept a certificate Accept the NTI certificate A Welcome Page will appear Figure 7 Web interface Welcome page Enter...

Page 23: ...reloaded with the selections changed to orange to indicate they are now active Multiple connections can be changed simultaneously Figure 9 Web interface Switch page To quickly clear the selected radi...

Page 24: ...interface use the drop down list to select the desired configuration Then press the Load button The VEEMUX will make the connections and the screen will refresh to show the connections associated wit...

Page 25: ...es the Administrator to change the name of the input ports displayed on the Video Switch page To change an Input Name enter the name of the port for the desired input port number and press Save Note O...

Page 26: ...ber and press Save Figure 13 Output Port Names Outputs Scanning Sequences Figure 14 Outputs Scanning Sequences page The Outputs Scanning Sequences page displays the configuration of an automatic switc...

Page 27: ...en the Scan Mode for that output as configured through the LCD menu page 8 will be disabled Example of using Outputs Scanning Sequences Problem A synchronous scan is desired for all outputs with a dwe...

Page 28: ...the LCD Note If an update is attempted using the wrong firmware for the section an error message will be received No update will occur 4 Wait for the following message to appear may take several minut...

Page 29: ...rd must be between 5 and 16 characters in length and can be alphabetical or numeric Help Page This page explains the purpose of each of the other pages in the VEEMUX web interface Update Web Server Cl...

Page 30: ...page will enable the user to end the session and close the web interface connection Click on the Press Here to Continue Logout button to exit the VEEMUX web interface Note The connection will timeout...

Page 31: ...d display the Device Discovery Tool page Note The Discovery Tool requires the Java Runtime Environment to operate A link to the web page from which it can be downloaded and installed is provided on th...

Page 32: ...specified by default all IRT enabled switches will be configured as switch 1 Materials included IRT 64X32 Infrared Remote Transmitter for video matrix switches 2 AA Cell Batteries installed Features...

Page 33: ...itch followed by the decimal point and an error signal EE The error signal will display because there is no number to be displayed A number key must always be pressed before a SYS IN or OUT key is pre...

Page 34: ...larger than the maximum number of outputs the IRT is configured for then once the OUT key is pressed the LCD will display the current switch and the error signal EE Change Input Port Press the desired...

Page 35: ...letter c will display 2 Enter the number of inputs or outputs As the digits are entered they will be displayed and the last one entered will blink Note Only the inputs OR the outputs may be configured...

Page 36: ...eet maximum operating range between the transmitter and the front of the NTI switch infrared receiver Note Line of sight between IRT and receiver must be unobstructed Select up to 16 outputs Select up...

Page 37: ...connected to MONITOR 1 for this to occur The DDC information will be made available at every CPU port The DDC information can also be acquired by pressing the DDC button located on the front of the s...

Page 38: ...em cable between the serial port on the PC and the RS232 port on the VEEMUX 3 Use HyperTerminal to prepare to connect to the VEEMUX using settings 9600 baud 8 N 1 no flow Make sure HyperTerminal has b...

Page 39: ...VEEMUX waits this is normal 7 Click Transfer Send File from the HyperTerminal menu bar 8 Select Xmodem from the Protocol drop down menu 9 Click Browse Go to the directory containing the firmware to lo...

Page 40: ...Ready Output 7 CTS CB 106 Clear To Send Input 8 RTS CA 105 Request To Send Output 9 N a N a N a No connection Specifications for Straight Through Serial Cable for CPU Connection VEEMUX to PS2 or SUN...

Page 41: ...ure the NTI switch to the rack using four 10 32 screws supplied Be sure to tighten all mounting screws securely Do not block power supply vents in the NTI switch chassis if provided Be sure to enable...

Page 42: ...Connector RJ45 female 10BaseT RS232 Connector DB9 male 300 9600 bps Available Sizes NTI Part Desktop Size In WxDxH Rack Units Rack Size In WxDxH SM 4X2 15V LCD See below 1RU 19x10x1 75 SM 4X2 15V LCD...

Page 43: ...only as instructed in this manual INDEX address 9 Autostatus 10 bandwidth 1 batteries 32 baud rate 9 Baud Rate 8 cables 2 change battery 32 DDC 33 desktop chassis 1 Device Discovery Tool 27 dwell tim...

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