Extron electronic MCP 1000 Master/slave applications RS-232/comm-link, Star configuration

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Operation, cont’d

 

 

MKP 1000

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Daisy-chain configuration

 

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Daisy-chain configuration

 

 

 

Star configuration

Master/slave applications (RS-232/comm-link)

 

Some applications can use an MCP 1000M with an RS-232 host.

A star configuration uses separate, parallel cables to connect

The figure below shows an example.

 

slave units to an MCP 1000M or to a BME. This configuration

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is recommended when slave units are located in opposite

 

 

 

 

 

directions from the master unit. See the figure below.

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Star configuration

Master/slave application

Star/daisy-chain configuration

Depending on the physical layout of the configuration, you can cable the application in combinations of stars and daisy chains, as long as the total cable length does not exceed 1000 feet (305 meters). See the figure on the next page.

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Contents MCP Precautions 噝 Table of Contents Introduction MCP 1000 Remote Control PanelTable of Contents, cont’d OneAbout the MCP FeaturesIntroduction About this ManualMCP 1000 as part of a Matrix 3200/6400 system InstallationTwo Introduction, cont’dTabletop use InstallationMounting the MCP Rear Panel ConnectionsMCP 1000, host controller, and switcher Installation, cont’dRS-232 connectors master Comm-link connectors master or slaveWiring the 5 mm captive screw plugs Trimming the cable jacketExtron’s Plenum Comm-Link cable Using the software Installation, cont’d Changing the Front Panel Button LabelsUsing the Button Label Generator Installing the softwareOperation ThreeMaster applications RS-232 Front Panel FeaturesOperation Application ExamplesMCP 1000M, MCP 1000S, and System 10 Plus Output mode and preset mode on a MAV Plus 1616 aOperation, cont’d Slave applications comm-linkStar configuration Master/slave application Master/slave applications RS-232/comm-linkStar/daisy-chain configuration Daisy-chain configuration Star configurationOperation, cont’d Setting Up the Operation Mode Using setup modeLCD display Room mode Setup flow chartsMCP 1000 slave mode flow chart Specifications, Part Numbers Accessories MCP 1000 master mode flow chartAAppendix a Cables Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesSpecifications Included PartsSpecifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d
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MCP 1000 specifications

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