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NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch 

 

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INTRODUCTION 

 
The VIDMUX

®

 VGA video switch enables up to 4/8/16 video sources to be connected to a single video monitor, projector or 

plasma screen.   VIDMUX Switches are made with either local video connection control with push buttons on the VIDMUX switch, 
or with remote video connection control with an RS232 connection port on the VIDMUX switch.   
 
Models covered by this manual include: 

SE-15V-4-L SE-15V-8-L SE-15V-16-L 
SE-15V-4-RS SE-15V-8-RS SE-15V-16-RS 

-L = Switches support local video connection control 
-RS=  Switch supports remote video connection control (RS232) 
 
 

Features:  

 

Compatible with PCs, SUNs and MACs with VGA video.  

 

Eliminate redundant monitors. 

 

Ideal for classrooms and boardrooms.  

 

Interconnect NTI switches & splitters for complex applications.  

 

Crisp and clear 1900 x 1200 video resolution at 60Hz 

Materials 

Materials Included with this kit:  

¾

 

NTI SE-15V-4/8/16-L/RS 4,8, or 16 port VGA Video-only Switch 

¾

 

Line cord- country specific 

¾

 

VEXT-3-MM  3 foot 15HD male to 15HD male video cable 

¾

 

2- Rack-mount ears  (4 and 8 port models only) 

¾

 

6-  #6-32x3/16” screws (for attachment of ears on 4 and 8 port models) 

¾

 

4- rubber feet       (4 and 8 port models only) 

¾

 

CD with pdf file of this manual and RS232 Control Software (software only used in models with “-RS”) 

 
 

Summary of Contents for SE-15V-16-L

Page 1: ...SE 15V xx L RS 4 8 or 16 Port VGA Video Only Switch Installation and Operation Manual VIDMUX Series NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED Tel 330 562 7070 Fax 330 562 1999 1275 Danner Dr Aurora OH 44202 www networktechinc com NTI R ...

Page 2: ...d in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any 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 for information only and is subject to change without notice Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product des...

Page 3: ...tch 6 Command Protocol 8 Autostatus 9 Scan Mode 9 Matrix Switcher s Control Program For Windows 9X NT 2000 AND XP 9 SerTest RS232 Interface Test Program 10 Main Options 10 Matrix Operations 10 Setup Options 10 Specifications For Straight Through RS232 Serial Cable 11 Technical Specifications 11 Troubleshooting 11 Index 12 Warranty Information 12 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 Make cable connections to ...

Page 4: ...n control RS Switch supports remote video connection control RS232 Features Compatible with PCs SUNs and MACs with VGA video Eliminate redundant monitors Ideal for classrooms and boardrooms Interconnect NTI switches splitters for complex applications Crisp and clear 1900 x 1200 video resolution at 60Hz Materials Materials Included with this kit NTI SE 15V 4 8 16 L RS 4 8 or 16 port VGA Video only ...

Page 5: ...e only on models ending in L 7 Scan Button LED used to toggle Scan mode ON and OFF only on models ending in L 8 RS232 Dip switches for configuring RS232 control connection only on models ending in RS 9 Pwr LED to indicate power has been applied to the VIDMUX only on models ending in RS Front View SE 15V 8 RS VIDMUX VGA R NTI R Network Technologies Inc 1 8 RS232 On Off Pwr Scan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VIDM...

Page 6: ... in the sides of the NTI switch Tighten the screws securely Figure 1 Secure rackmount ears to switch 2 Install 4 captive nuts not provided to the rack in locations that line up with the holes in the mounting ear on the NTI switch 3 Secure the NTI switch to the rack using four screws typically 10 32 x not provided Each screw should be of sufficient length to go completely through the NTI mounting e...

Page 7: ...232 control can be achieved using a separate user terminal or CPU with a terminal program To make a terminal connection connect a serial cable specifications on page 11 between the user terminal and the 9 pin DIN female connector on the VIDMUX labeled RS232 See Fig 3 Power Up Sequence 1 Power ON the VIDMUX 2 Power ON the user monitor 3 Power ON each video source connected REAR VIEW OF SE 15V 8 RS ...

Page 8: ...t of the VIDMUX The video from the source will be visible until the VIDMUX switches to the next powered ON video source port 5 seconds To exit Scan Mode press the Scan button again RS232 CONTROL Note Local Control is not available when the RS232 Control option is present RS232 Connections and Configuration Models ending in RS include a 9DB female serial connector on the rear of the switch for conn...

Page 9: ...t Address To allow multiple units to be controlled from a single CPU port the RS232 control interface is designed to allow daisy chaining up to 15 units By setting the appropriate RS232 dip switches each unit can be given a unique address 1 15 Then the unit will only respond to commands on the bus if its address is embedded in the command Use the table below to set the unit address The default swi...

Page 10: ...e from Network Technologies Inc Figure 5 RS232 connection with Matrix Y 1 cable Figure 6 Pinout of Matrix Y 1 cable NTI SWITCH CPU RS232 First Unit NTI SWITCH RS232 NTI SWITCH RS232 Second Unit Last Unit RS232 Serial Port Matrix Y 1 Matrix Y 1 Matrix Y 1 Unit 1 Source 2 3 3 3 5 5 5 2 2 7 8 1 4 6 Jumper Jumpers Not connected to source connector Unit 2 9D Female 9D Male 9D Male Wiring Schematic of M...

Page 11: ...P OP CR Read Unit Size SS SW 00 CR Disable Autostatus feature see page 9 SS SW 01 CR Enable Autostatus feature see page 9 GO SW OP CR go SW OP IP CR Read connection of a Output Port to Input Port Ss SW OP DWT CR Set Scan Mode dwell time for specific Output port DWT values 000 255 000 scan disabled See page 8 for more info Gs SW OP CR DWT CR Read scan mode dwell time setting for an Output port DWT ...

Page 12: ...tocol page 8 Dwell time settings can be any value from 0 seconds 000 to 255 seconds A setting of 000 seconds the default setting disables Scan Mode for that output port If Scan Mode is disabled for a specific port then the video to that output will only change as decided by the administrator Matrix Switcher s Control Program For Windows 9X NT 2000 AND XP The Matrix Switcher s Control Program is an...

Page 13: ...ave I O Connections into Unit Memory save the connections into switch memory bank b Restore I O Connections from Unit Memory restore the connections from switch memory bank c Change All Units Baud Rate 9600 COM1 change RS 232 Baud rate of all switches the current baud rate and serial port are displayed in parentheses d Reset Unit send a reset command to the switch the current unit address is displ...

Page 14: ... of our products If problems are experienced while installing this product please look over the troubleshooting chart below to see if perhaps we can answer any questions that arise If the answer is not found in the chart please check the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions at our website at http www networktechinc com or contact us directly for help at 1 800 742 8324 800 RGB TECH in US Canada or 1 330...

Page 15: ...ooting 11 unit address 6 WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty period on this product parts and labor is two 2 years from the date of purchase Please contact Network Technologies Inc at 800 742 8324 800 RGB TECH or 330 562 7070 or visit our website at http www networktechinc com for information regarding repairs and or returns A return authorization number is required for all repairs returns MAN004 Re...

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