Altinex 400-0026-004 manual Installing Your Switcher

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MATRIX SWITCHERS

INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER

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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.

16x16 RGBHV + Stereo Audio System

Step 2. Connect the HOMERUN modules together using the loop control cables provided with the unit. Always connect the loop output of the first unit to the input of the next unit and so on until the input of the last unit has been connected.

Step 3. Connect power to all modules with the power cords provided. The power supply is universal and will work throughout the world with voltages between 100V-260V.

Step 4. For video modules, connect cables from the video sources (computers, VCR, others) to inputs 1 through 16 and connect the display devices (i.e. monitors or projectors) to outputs 1 through 16. For audio modules connect cables from the audio sources to inputs

1 through 16, and the outputs to audio receivers.

CAUTION:

All video inputs to HOMERUN Video Modules are DC coupled for best performance. Even though the video inputs are fully isolated, verify with an electrician that all of the grounding is proper and that GROUND LOOP problems are minimized. Severe Ground loop type conditions can damage equipment.

MAXIMUM VIDEO/SYNC INPUT: +/- 5 VOLTS

MAXIMUM AUDIO INPUT: +/- 5 VOLTS

Step 5. If a control system is used to control the unit connect the RS-232 port to the control system or an RS-232 card. Make sure that the transmit pin of the control system is connected to the receive pin of the switcher.

RS-232 port of HOMERUN

Computer or

switcher

Control System

 

 

XMT ( Transmit)

Receive

RCV (Receive)

Transmit

GND (Ground)

Ground

+12V

N/C

Table 1. RS-232 connections of the HOMERUN Switcher

Figure1: RS-232 Port Terminal Block Connector

Step 6. Turn on the power. After a series of beeps the unit is now operational. You should observe lit LED’s on the back panel and a lit power LED on the front panel. You are ready to either program your switcher or perform switching from the rear panel.

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Contents Homerun Series Table of Contents IntroductionPRECAUTIONS/SAFETY Warnings About Your Homerun Matrix Switcher Technical SpecificationsDiagram of FRONT/BACK Panel Matrix Switchers Application Diagram Installing Your Switcher RS-232 port of Homerun Computer or Switcher Control SystemBack Panel Manual Control Reset Selected Channels Press the F1Operation RS-232 Control of the Switcher Programming CommandsPress Function F1+HOLDBAUDn CODEnIkkOmmS IkkOmmAIkkOXXS IkkOXXAIXXOmmS IXXOmmAConnection Command Unit aParameter Unit a Unit B Control Commands ID1 ID2 ID3 ID4IkkOmm IkkOmmPIkkOmmUn IkkOmmUnPIxxoxxx Front Panel Operation Control OperationProgramming Operation Homerun modules Set Baud RateWindows Hyper Terminal Program Save Altinex Homerun Control ProgramConnect Recall SpaceDelete ClearAccessories Optional Control AccessoriesRack Mounting Brackets Table Mount BracketsTroubleshooting Guide CP-01/CP-02/CP-03Limited Warranty Altinex PolicyReturn Policy Contact Information