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MAN004 Rev Date 2/26/2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Materials ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Features and Functions................................................................................................................................................ 2
Rack-Mounting .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
To Mount to a Rack ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Cable Connections ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
RS232 Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Power Up Sequence.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Local Control ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Scan Mode................................................................................................................................................................ 5
RS232 Control................................................................................................................................................................ 5
RS232 Connections and Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 5
Remote Connection .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Unit Address ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Loop Back Dipswitch ................................................................................................................................................ 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 the VIDMUX ............................................................................................................................ 4
Figure 2- View of Front of VIDMUX with Local Control ...................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable ............................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 4- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable .................................................................................................................................................. 7
