Altinex MX2406RM Installing Your Switcher, Operation, Congratulations! You Are Done, Switchers

SWITCHERS

INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6

Step 1. Make sure that the power input is set to the proper AC voltage in your country. An incorrect setting can result in unit damage not covered by warranty.

Step 2. Connect the power cord to the unit and plug it into the power outlet.

Step 3. Connect the cables from the video sources (computers) to the input channels and connect the output channel to the display device (i.e. monitor or projector)

Step 4. If a control system is used to control the unit connect RS-232 port to the control system’s RS-232 card. An improper hook up may result in RS-232 interface damage.

Step 5. Verify that the picture quality on the display is good. If you are not receiving a signal, make sure that the display is compatible with the resolution of the computer graphics card.

Contact Closure control requires the use of part # RC5204CC Cable.

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE DONE.

If you experience any problems, please call 1-800-258-4623 or 1-714-990-2300 for international calls.

OPERATION 7

7.1 RS-232 CONTROL

The MX2406RM Switcher uses a female 9-pin HD connector on its rear panel that allows access to a variety of control capabilities.

PIN No.	PIN Designation
1	No connection
2	RS-232 Transmit
3	RS-232 Receive
4	No connection
5	Ground
6	Multiple Switcher Loop
	Control
7	Analog Switch Voltage
	Input
8	+5 V (150 mA max)
9	Analog Voltage Output

9-pin D connector

It is generally recommended to select a single method of control for each application, as the activation of several different controls simultaneously may cause unpredictable results.

The majority of control systems and computers used in presentation system applications use the RS-232 communications standard.

To connect the MX2406RM Switcher to a control system or computer for RS-232 Control, only three pins are required on each port: Transmit (TX), Receive (RX), and Ground (GND). The Transmit pin from the control system or computer must be connected to the Receive pin of the switcher control port; do not connect Transmit to Transmit or Receive to Receive.

The following are typical cable wiring pin outs:

IBM PIN No.	MX2406RM PIN No.
3	2
2	3
7	5

Connection IBM-PC 25-pin D to MX2406RM 9-pin D Note: 5, 6, 20 shorted together in IBM side only.

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