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Introduction
Before You Begin
There are several terms and acronyms that you should become familiar with before reading this
manual. They are shown below.
Term/Acronym
Definition
Crosspoint
The electronic switch that assigns one of the inputs on the
matrix crosspoint modules to an output.
Destination
The output of a routing switcher connected to a device that
receives signals from the output of the switcher.
Output
Connects the signal to the destination device.
Source
The signal that is connected to the input of the routing
switcher.
Input
Connected to the source that provides the signal to the
switcher.
Matrix
The crosspoint array of the switcher module that selects
which input is selected to an output.
Protocol
The command structure used on a serial bus to effect a
switch or multiple switches on the routing switcher.
Routing Switcher
Consists of one or more crosspoint modules that switch
together, or sometimes independently, to connect the
desired signals through the switcher.
Serial Port
The 9-pin RS232 connector that allow you to control the
switcher using a standard personal computer or other
external device. Sends control protocol commands in
ASCII.
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