Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 400-0026-004 Altinex
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MATRIX SWITCHERS HOMERUN SERIES MATRIX SWITCHERS USER’S GUIDE MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0026-004 PRODUCT REVISION: 2.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a HOMERUN Series Matrix Switcher. We are sure you will find it to be reliable and simple to use. The HOMERUN Series Matrix Switchers are designed using state-of-the-art technology and offer a unique combination of features not available anywhere else.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 2 PRECAUTIONS/SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your HOMERUN Series Matrix Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your HOMERUN Series Matrix Switcher and to prevent fire and shock hazard.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 3 ABOUT YOUR HOMERUN MATRIX SWITCHER 2 The HOMERUN Matrix Switcher is a state-of-the-art product designed to route up to 16 inputs to 16 outputs. The HOMERUN Matrix Switcher consists of 1-U high rack wide modules. Combining multiple modules can create larger configurations.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 4 DIAGRAM OF FRONT/BACK PANEL 4.
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MATRIX SWITCHERS 6 IN OUT LOOP CONTROL IN OUT LOOP CONTROL IN OUT LOOP CONTROL APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 Single Video/Sync module can be used as a Composite Video or TTL/ECL Matrix Switcher. Two modules interconnected together can be used as an S-Video Matrix Switcher.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 7 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 Step 1. Stack together the modules that are required to form a matrix for switching the desired signals. Allow 1-U rack space every 4 units for air circulation. This will reduce heat build up and will prolong the life of your system.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 8 Figure 2: HOMERUN Video Module OPERATION 7 7.1 BACK PANEL MANUAL CONTROL Two switches (F1 and F2) are provided in the center of the back panel as shown below. During installation or troubleshooting these switches provide a simple manner of controlling the module from the back of the rack.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 9 PRESS FUNCTION F1 Selects input (confirmed by “ON” LED) F2 Selects output (confirmed by “ON” LED) F1+HOLD Connects selected input to selected output F2+HOLD Connects selecte.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 10 This command sets a unique ID number to each HOMERUN module and allows control of multiple modules through a single RS-232 port . In order to control multiple modules independently with one RS-232 port, the unit ID is used.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 11 This command is used for programming the switcher. It should not be used as part of a program to operate the switcher. There is no feedback provided for this command. [ IkkOXXS] kk = input offset; 00 to 96 This command sets the maximum number of inputs on the HOMERUN Switcher without changing the maximum number of outputs.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 12 2. Output offset is zero for both units. 3. The input offset must be set for all units except the first one. The offset for input should be the same as the last input number of the previous unit.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 13 [ERR], just the version number; for example [3.2] or [3.5]. [VISn] n = 1 Enable VIS n = 0 Disable VIS This command enables or disables vertical interval switching, if the option is installed on the HOMERUN Matrix Switcher. 7.2.3 CONTROL COMMANDS These control commands are used for controlling the switcher.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 14 command. The [UIDnE] command should be used to disable all levels and enable only the unit that needs to be controlled. This command can not be used with unit ID 0 or 1. For example, at power up, all units can be controlled. To control level 3 only, issue the command - [UID3E].
MATRIX SWITCHERS 15 This command selects the output to control. Once the output number to be controlled is set through this command, this output can be connected to several inputs. If output 00 is selected then disconnect all inputs to be specified through the connect command, [IkkOXXC].
MATRIX SWITCHERS 16 where mm is the current input connected to the specified output. For example, the [IXXO02] command can return 04 indicating that input #4 is currently connected to output #2. [IXXO03] can return 00, which means that nothing is currently connected to output #3.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 17 Press the RECALL button and hold for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and switch into the recall mode. This mode is indicated by the RECALL LED flashing slowly. Press INPUT 1 through INPUT 16 to recall the desired memory location. Output buttons do not work anymore in this operation.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 18 Set Baud Rate: Baud rate determines communication between the control system and HOMERUN Matrix Switchers and also the rate between individual modules of the HOMERUN . Setting all interconnected modules to the same baud rate is essential for proper operation of the complete system.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 19 end of the cable is connected to the RS-232 port of the HOMERUN Matrix Switcher. ALTINEX HOMERUN CONTROL PROGRAM 1 Follow Step 1 of previous option. 2. Load the HOMERUN control program on WINDOW 95 from the START UP button, PROGRAM option and Altinex tab.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 20 to be saved in any of the 16 available memories. RECALL Allows recalling the saved connections from memory 01 through 16. SPACE Reserved for future use. DELETE Reserved for future use. CLEAR Reserved for future use. Recall 01,02,03 Allows the end user to recall the first three settings by pressing just one button.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 21 ACCESSORIES 8 Model No. Description RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS DA1292RM 19”-1U Rack mount ears for rack wide units TABLE MOUNT BRACKETS TM1277 3U High, 1 Rack-Wide 4 BNC TO 4 BNC COA.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 22 at the same time, can this be done with this product? a challenge to connect. 8 Can I use contact closure to control the switcher? No.
MATRIX SWITCHERS 23 DOWNLOAD section from the Altinex website www.altinex.com . ALTINEX POLICY 11 11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY Altinex warrants that its products and cables are free from defects in materials under normal use and service.
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