B-500-MTRX-230-4x4 Installation Manual
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7.3. Installation Tips
7.4. Switcher Location and Placement
Following these tips during the installation process will help guarantee a successful installation.
• Test every cable before use.
Always test cables before use. Field-terminated cables should be checked for continuity after termination to be sure
the connectors were installed correctly.
• Label each cable as it is installed.
This will aid in connection setup and programming, and will also make it easier to come back to a job at a later date
and immediately know what is connected where.
• Complete the System Layout Chart (page 26) in the back of the manual during installation.
Record the source connected to each input, the output number of each display, and the method of routing signal in
the chart for reference during installation and setup. Use it afterward to keep track of equipment in use, open ports
for expansion, and to help identify where to troubleshoot issues if they arise later.
• Leave an RS232 connection easily accessible for using the Configuration Utility.
The B-500-MTRX-230-4x4 is equipped with many setup functions that must be accessed by using a PC and the
Configuration Utility. Leave an RS232 cable connected during setup and testing that can be connected to the PC
with ease. If the matrix is being controlled by RS232, disconnect the control system while using the Utility.
• Do not fully secure wiring and equipment until setup and testing has been successfully completed.
Wait until all programming, sources, and zones have been set up and thoroughly tested to strap wiring and equipment
down, in order to avoid restricting access to connections and settings on the equipment.
• Complete initial setup with all sources connected to the matrix locally.
If a source will be connected to an input by an HDMI extender, complete initial setup by connecting directly to the
input with a short HDMI cable. Relocate the source and install the extender after the source has been set up and
tested, and then confirm the new arrangement works.
Binary matrix switchers are designed to deliver unsurpassed technology with superior performance. However, where
you install the switcher can have a large affect on the performance that you receive, and the life of the unit. Here are
some guidelines to follow when installing a B-500-MTRX-230-4x4 Switcher.
• Be sure that the unit is in a well-ventilated area that provides adequate cooling.
• Do not block the cooling vents located on both sides of the unit.
• Do not place the unit on carpeting or any similar material.
• Do not install the unit near a source of heat, or in an extremely humid or wet location.
• If your installation lacks good air flow (such as solid cabinet doors or wall-mounted racks), it may be necessary to
create ventilation to allow outside air into the space.
• Allow a minimum of 3” of free air space on either side of the unit. (Does not apply to rack mounting)
• Allow a minimum of 2” of depth behind unit to accommodate cables and connectors.
• When placing on a cabinet shelf, position the unit with all feet resting on a solid level surface.
7.4.1. Rack Installation
The B-500-MTRX-230-4x4 can be mounted in a rack with the front or rear panel facing outward, and will displace 1U of
vertical space when installed. Rear-facing installation allows for easy access to the connections for installations that do
not require the front panel of the unit to be accessed. Front-facing mounting is useful for applications where the front
panel must be accessible or visible.
The rack ears are packaged separately from the matrix switcher in the box. Attach the ears to the sides of the matrix at
the front or back using the included screws. Tighten them with a #2 Phillips Screwdriver. It may be necessary to remove
the feet from the bottom when rack mounting the matrix switcher. Remove the screws for the feet with a #2 Phillips
Screwdriver, and store the feet and screws together in case they are needed in the future.
Note: The rack ears and mounting holes are only designed to safely hold the weight of the B-500-MTRX-230-4x4.
Do not use the matrix switcher as a shelf for other equipment in the rack.
