Cable Electronics SW404HD, SW808HD manual Address Byte Command Type a and B

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Address Byte (Command Type A and B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

 

BT

 

X

CRC

M4

M3

M3

M1

M0

 

 

Broadcast

Reserved

CRC

 

Machine

ID (5-bit

address)

 

 

 

BT: Broadcast

0: Instruction for one machine with matching Machine ID

 

 

 

 

 

1: Instruction for all machines

 

 

 

 

If BT = 1, machine will not return a response packet.

If BT = 0, machine must respond

CRC: CRC-8 0: Host (computer) does not append a CRC byte at end of command packet

1: Host appends a CRC byte to end of command packet

Instruction Code Byte (Command Type A and B)

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

VAR

X

I5

I4

I3

I2

I1

I0

Variable

Reserved

Instruction

Code (6-bit

command)

 

 

 

Length

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VAR: Variable Length

0: The command packet is 4 bytes with Output and Input bytes

1:The command packet is variable length and contains a length byte indicating the number of Output and Input bytes

Length Byte (Command Type B only)

L7

L6

L5

 

L4

L3

 

L2

L1

L0

 

Number of Output and Input Bytes to follow not including CRC

 

Output Byte (Command Type A and B)

 

 

 

 

 

O7

O6

O5

 

O4

O3

 

O2

O1

O0

 

 

 

Refer to Command Table

 

 

 

Input Byte (Command Type A and B)

 

 

 

 

 

I7

I6

I5

 

I4

I3

 

I2

I1

I0

 

 

 

Refer to Command Table

 

 

 

CRC (Command Type A and B)

 

 

 

 

 

C7

C6

C5

 

C4

C3

 

C2

C1

C0

 

 

CRC-8 calculated from all bytes in packet.

 

 

 

 

Appended if CRC bit set in Instruction code

 

 

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Contents SW404HD SW808HD Page Before You Use the System Page Matrix System Models Matrix Host InstallationMatrix System Overview Matrix SystemModel SW404HD Front/Rear Panels Matrix System Front/Rear PanelsModel SW808HD Front/Rear Panels Matrix and Peripherals Connection Input/Output Jacks Connecting Audio/Video CableAudio/Video Ports Control Computer Connection Remote Control Methods and SettingsMatrix Switch Connection MethodPin Leg Description RS-232 Communication Port Connection MethodsRS-485 Communication Port Connection Methods On/Off Switch SettingsID Address Settings Software ID OFF Switch SettingsON/OFF Switch Settings Address Decimal Binary ID Address SettingsMatrix System and Control System Connection RS-232 Matrix System and Control System Connection RS-485 Operation Input/Output Switching Key Operation ModeMatrix Control Panel Operation Front Panel Key FunctionsFunction Front Panel Key FunctionsExample First Operation Example Key LCD Display Operation ExamplesOperation Example When the Video LCD Number under the 3 on Software Description Software FeaturesMatrix Application Software Software IntroductionSecond method Examples for Selecting Matrix Switching FunctionsMatrix to turn them into Specific example of operation is described below Disconnect Function KeysSelect all output / Deselect all output Switching Functions Options Function Usage Disconnect all Command Function DescriptionMemory Function Usage Scan Function UsageMatrix System Technical Parameters Communication Protocol and Control Command CodeExit Function Description Other UsagesControl Type Audio SignalSpecifications Video OutputAnswer Common Problems and SolutionsPage SW1-SW5 Machine ID address 0=ON, 1=OFF Appendix Matrix Switch Communication ProtocolDefault Communication Settings 9600, N, 8 DIP Switch DescriptionResponse Packet Command PacketCommand Packet Byte Descriptions Protocol DescriptionAddress Byte Command Type a and B TM4 TM3 TM1 TM0 Response Packet Byte DescriptionsInstruction Variable Output Byte Input Byte Command TableInstruction Description Length Type Description Length Type InstructionTrademarks Warranty

SW404HD, SW808HD specifications

The Cable Electronics SW808HD and SW404HD are two advanced multimedia switchers designed for seamless integration into modern AV systems. These products cater to a wide array of applications, including home theaters, conference rooms, and educational environments. Their robust features and state-of-the-art technologies ensure exceptional performance and versatility.

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