
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Matrix System Overview: Matrix System
Matrix System Models
Matrix System Packing
Matrix Host Installation
Matrix System Front/Rear Panels: Model SW404HD Front/Rear Panels
Model SW808 HD Front/Rear Panels
Matrix and Peripherals Connection
Input/Output Jacks
Connecting Audio/Video Cable: Audio/Video Ports
Connection Method
Control Computer Connection
Remote Control Methods and Settings
RS-232 Communication Port Connection Methods
RS-485 Communication Port Connection Methods
Matrix System and Control System Connection - RS-232
Matrix System and Control System Connection - RS-485
Matrix Control Panel Operation
Input/Output Switching Key Operation Mode
Front panel Key Functions
Operation Examples
Matrix Application Software
Software Introduction
Software Description
Software Activation
Software Features
Main Operation Interface Functions
Examples for Selecting Matrix Switching Functions
Disconnect Function Keys
Select all output, Deselect all output Switching Functions
Disconnect all Command Function Description
Memory Function Usage
Store and Retrieve Function Description
Store Function Example
Retrieve Function Example
Scan Function Usage| Options Function Usage |Exit Function Usage
Other Usages
Communication Protocol and Control Command Code
Matrix System Technical Paramaters
Video |Video Input/Ouput | Audio Signal | Control Type | Specifications
Common Problems and Solutions
APPENDIX - Communication Protocol
Default Communication Settings - 9600, N, 8, 1
DIP Switch Description
SW1-SW5: Machine ID (address)
SW6-SW7: RS-485 TX/RX Terminating Resistor
SW8: RS-232/RS-485 Master or RS-485 Slave
Protocol Description
Command Packet | Response Packet
Command Packet Byte Descriptions
Response Packet Byte Descriptions
Command Table
Warranty
ACK Type A
ACK Byte
CRC
ACK Byte (ACK Type A, B, and C)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
ACC
X
X
M4
M3
M3
Ml
MO
Accept Reserved Reserved Machine ID (5-bit address)
ACC: Accept: 0: Reject received command
1: Accept command
ACK Type B
ACK
Byte
Length
Byte
Output
Byte 1
Input
Byte 1
Output
Byte n
= = =
Input
Byte n
CRC
Length Byte (ACK Type B)
L7
L6
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
L0
Number of Output and Input Bytes to follow not including CRC
Output Byte (ACK Type B)
O7
O6
O5
O4
O3
O2
O1
O0
Refer to Command Table
Input Byte (ACK Type B)
I7
I6
I5
I4
I3
I2
I1
I0
Refer to Command Table
ACK Type C
ACK
Byte
Length
Byte
Information
Byte
Supported
Output
Ports
Supported
Input
Ports
Machine
Name 1 = =
Machine
Name n CRC
Length Byte (ACK Type C)
L7
L6
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
L0
Count of Information Input Bytes to follow not including CRC
Information Byte (ACK Type C)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
AS
VS
X
X
TM4
TM3
TM1
TM0
Audio
Support
Video
Support
Reserved Reserved
Total Memory Locations Available
AS: Audio Support
0: Audio command not supported
1: Audio command supported
VS: Video Support
0: Video command not supported
1: Video command supported
RESPONSE PACKET BYTE DESCRIPTIONS