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Appendix B—Troubleshooting the

half-

Y

The

half-Y

has no field-serviceable parts. This chapter

presents some quick fixes to common problems.

If you experience the following problems...

Unable to make switches from the front panel

The front panel may be locked. Make sure the LED for the
level you want to make a switch on is illuminated. Switches
occur on the level(s) with the illuminated level key(s).

Unable to communicate serially

Check all your communication protocols and connector pins.

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If you ordered an RS-232 enclosure, only use an RS-232
cable.

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If you ordered an RS-422 enclosure, only use an RS-422
cable.

Too many signals are switching

Both levels may be activate. If both levels are activate, de-
activate one of the levels. Switches only occur on active
levels.

Содержание Half-Y

Страница 1: ...half Y User Reference Manual CPU Version A0 Document Version A0...

Страница 2: ...ates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions may cause interference to radio and television reception...

Страница 3: ...ble under any circumstances for consequential or incidental damages in cluding but not limited to labor costs or loss of profits arising in connection with the use of or in ability to use AutoPatch pr...

Страница 4: ...4 Connecting and Applying Power 1 4 Startup Sequence 1 5 Chapter 2 Operating the Distribution Matrix Making and Disconnecting Switches 2 2 Checking Status 2 3 Locking Out Control Panel Switches 2 3 S...

Страница 5: ...Procedures A 2 Special Notice A 3 Appendix B Troubleshooting the half Y Appendix C DB9 Port Serial External Controllers Installing Serial Controllers C 2 Operating Serial Controllers C 3 Entering BCS...

Страница 6: ...alf Y uses upper and lower Input Output I O boards as the switching path for up to twelve signals The half Y can be controlled through a variety of devices including a control panel on the front of an...

Страница 7: ...apter 3 The Enclosure and Its Parts The enclosure is a metal chassis that houses the I O boards power supply CPU sync assembly and installed options Chapter 3 provides a roadmap to the important featu...

Страница 8: ...d I O boards are the switching path for the signals attached to the I O connectors Upper Level The top I O board as viewed from the back of the half Y Lower Level The bottom I O board as viewed from t...

Страница 9: ...ntrol systems or a PC that uses a serial communication program to communicate with the distribution matrix System Must have one or more controllers and one matrix Technical Support AutoPatch provides...

Страница 10: ...pply CPU board and Input Output I O boards Each of the I O boards constitutes a level A level is the switching environment for the signals attached to it Please note there are several configuration ve...

Страница 11: ...or ship it to other sites Note AutoPatch will not be responsible for damage to returned products incurred during shipping due to insufficient packaging If requested AutoPatch will supply a new shippi...

Страница 12: ...lug the video cable into the proper input or output connector To attach 3 position block terminal pluggable audio inputs and outputs unscrew the clamps on the audio connector plug insert the proper wi...

Страница 13: ...to the power switch on the rear of the enclosure The voltage requirements for the enclosure are as follows 100 250 VAC at approximately 1 6 Amps for 50 60 440 Hz or 120 300 VDC at approximately 1 Amp...

Страница 14: ...ing a switch Refer to section 2 1 Making and Disconnecting Switches for instructions 1 6 Startup Sequence The startup sequence begins when power is applied to an enclosure The enclosure s is designed...

Страница 15: ...cedures in this chapter are written for an AutoPatch X Y Control Panel For instructions on operating your matrix from an external serial controller refer to Appendix C in this manual For all other con...

Страница 16: ...Locking Out Control Panel Switches 2 Select an input by pressing an Input key 3 Select an output by pressing an Output key If desired steps 2 and 3 may be performed in reverse order To make a breakawa...

Страница 17: ...l panel is locked status is not displayed To lock out control panel switches Turn both levels off by pressing each Level key until the LED above it is off To unlock the control panel Activate a level...

Страница 18: ...e of the enclosure is dependent on several factors including control method signal type and I O configuration This chapter describes the physical features of a typical half Y enclosure This chapter co...

Страница 19: ...x the number of input and output keys will vary For example if the I O configuration is 8x2 there will be 8 input keys and 2 output keys See figure 3 3 3 1 2 1 Level Breakaway Keys The Level keys are...

Страница 20: ...boards The number and type of connectors on the boards depends on the matrix configuration Looking at the rear of the enclosure the inputs are to the left and the outputs are to the right The connect...

Страница 21: ...n turned back on previous I O configurations are not recalled 3 2 5 Power Connector The power connector is on the left side of the enclosure The voltage requirements are as follows 100 250 VAC at appr...

Страница 22: ...parts returned or exchanged for any reason other than war ranty purposes are subject to a restocking fee not greater than twenty percent 20 of the invoiced price if returned in unused condition A 3 C...

Страница 23: ...de of each container d if possible in the original shipping container s e and with a written description of problem If the replaced part s are returned within thirty 30 days we will apply credit to th...

Страница 24: ...AutoPatch reserves the right to modify or discontinue designs specifications warranties and policies without notice All data with regard to model num bers series specifications and prices in our liter...

Страница 25: ...level you want to make a switch on is illuminated Switches occur on the level s with the illuminated level key s Unable to communicate serially Check all your communication protocols and connector pin...

Страница 26: ...cted via the DB 9 port The DB 9 port accepts BCS commands which are ASCII characters External controllers include PCs Macintosh computers and third party serial devices This appendix covers q Installi...

Страница 27: ...stribution matrix does not provide handshaking use a null modem cable as shown in figures C 1 through C 4 Note Serial communication protocol is set at the factory when your matrix is ordered Use seria...

Страница 28: ...ch type of external controller is specialized for different types of applications but they all allow remote access to the distribution matrix C 2 1 Entering BCS Commands AutoPatch Distribution matrice...

Страница 29: ...ncels every portion of the command string that came before it One advantage of using BCS commands is that you can enter multiple commands in the same string For example you can switch level 1 input 1...

Страница 30: ...e echoed T back from the CPU before it sends the next command Waiting for the T command prevents serial buffer overflow when software handshaking is unavailable C 3 Software Control software allows yo...

Страница 31: ...to one year Note AutoRoute Event Scheduler software requires a PC that uses RS 232 communications see figures C 1 C 4 in the Connecting Serial Controllers section of this appendix C 3 3 ScanPatch Sca...

Страница 32: ...NC for video 3 position terminal block for audio RCA for audio and video Control options Local X Y Control Panel Serial Controller RS 232 Both Serial protocol RS 232 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit n...

Страница 33: ...re switched together so that they arrive at the output device at the same or vir tually the same time Connector Assembly An adapter that allows the audio video or data signals to pass from a source de...

Страница 34: ...om plish specific tasks RGBS A four input video signal R Red G Green B Blue and S sync This signal requires four literal in puts to relay it to an output device RGsB A three input component video sign...

Страница 35: ...ands C 5 Switches 2 2 DB 9 3 3 Distribution Matrix Defined iii half Y 1 1 checking status 2 2 E Enclosure definition iii front 3 2 rear 3 3 weight 1 2 Entering BCS Commands C 4 External Controller Abo...

Страница 36: ...placement Policies Procedures A 2 Return Authorizations A 1 Service A 1 Signal Switching device 1 1 Software for External Controllers Automatic execution C 5 AutoRoute Event Scheduler C 6 function of...

Страница 37: ...low frequency noise problems in audio system twisted pair interconnections connect the shield at one end only GND Signal Direction Signal Input GND Input NEG POS GND Signal Output Signal Direction NE...

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