Installation Guide

MAX-CSE Video Encoder

MAX-CSE Video Encoder

This unit (FG2178-70) allows audio and video signals to be delivered in real-time across any IP network for broadcast to a virtually limitless number of destinations – classrooms, boardrooms, training facilities, retail store branches, and other commercial settings.

The MAX-CSE provides real-time encoding of both analog audio or video content into both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 formats for delivery across these same IP networks directly to either a MAX-CSD10 Decoder, Modero VG-Series Touch Panel, or computer (for immediate playback via a third-party streaming MPEG player).

The rear Ethernet port provides both 10/100 Ethernet connectivity and IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) which enables DC power to be supplied to this device over the unused pairs of wires on the connected Ethernet cable. FIG. 1 shows the front and rear views.

MAX-CSE Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Connectors

ETHERNET 10/100: RJ-45 port provides 10/100 Mbps network

(Cont.):

communication and PoE. LEDs show communication activity,

 

connection status, speeds, and mode information (FIG. 2).

AUDIO R/L: Two RCA connectors support line-level stereo input for

 

analog stereo signals.

RS-232/422/485: 9-pin (DB9) port supports

 

RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 data output including:

 

- 300, 600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, and

 

115,200 Baud rates

 

- 8 or 9 Data bits

 

- 1 or 2 Stop bits

 

- Even, Odd, Mark, Space, and None parity settings

 

- CTS and RTS handshaking

 

- XON/XOFF handshaking

• MIC: 1/8” mini-stereo input jack.

• IR/Serial: 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire connector

ID button

 

 

 

Status LED

 

LCD Display

 

 

 

IR Receiver

provides IR/Serial control output by generating IR with the use of an

IR emitter (while in IR mode). This port supports high-frequency

carriers of up to 1.142 MHz and can also generate IR with no carrier

Composite IN

 

S-Video IN

 

Analog stereo audio

 

(BNC)

 

 

 

 

12 VDC

 

 

 

Ethernet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microphone

(front)

Input/Output

port

(rear)

 

 

frequency.

 

• I/O: Two digital 4-channel binary I/O ports for contact closure

 

 

(accepts a 4-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix captive-wire connector).

 

 

Each input is capable of voltage sensing. Input format is software

 

 

selectable with interactive power sensing for IR ports.

 

 

 

Operating/Storage

Operating Temperature: 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F)

Environment:

Storage Temperature: -30º to 70º C (-22º to 158° F)

 

Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% (non-condensing)

 

• Operation intended for indoor use only.

 

 

 

Included

2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female PWR connector (41-5025)

Accessories:

4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female I/O connector (41-5047)

 

BNC to RCA Adapter (41-1074)

 

CC-NIRC IR Emitter cable

 

MAX-CSE Quick Start Guide

 

 

 

Other AMX Equipment:

AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)

 

CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517)

 

PMB Pole Mount Bracket (FG531)

 

STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)

 

Surface Mount Bracket Accessory (FG525)

Ethernet Speed and

 

RS232/422/485

Link Activity LEDs

 

 

port

 

 

FIG. 1 MAX-CSE Video Encoder (front and rear views)

IR/Serial port

Wiring Installation Procedures

Note: This unit can be mounted onto either a flat surface or into an equipment rack by first removing the front screws and then attaching it to an AC-RK.

Product Specifications

MAX-CSE Specifications

Dimensions (HWD):

1.58" x 5.54" x 6.95" (4.01 cm x 14.07 cm x 17.65 cm)

 

 

Power Requirements:

• 500mA @ 12VDC (6W)

 

Optional 12VDC power input overrides PoE when used.

 

Power requirements are usage dependant.

 

• Power Over Ethernet (PoE) is available.

 

• This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed external power

 

 

supply rated from 10 to 18 VDC, minimum 500 mA or equivalent.

 

 

 

Weight:

2.02 lbs (0.92 kg)

 

 

 

Enclosure:

Metal with black matte finish

 

 

 

Certifications:

FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and UL listed

 

 

 

Video Inputs:

Composite Video (via BNC).

 

S-Video (via female S-Video connector)

 

 

 

Audio Inputs:

Analog Stereo RCA connectors

 

Microphone (1/8” stereo)

 

 

 

Supported Resolutions:

NTSC (480i)

 

PAL (576i)

 

 

 

Supported Video

MPEG-2 (2 Mbps - 6 Mbps)

The wiring parameters for the PWR, Serial, and Ethernet ports are described in detail within the following sections.

Wiring the power connector

Use an external power supply, described in the Specifications table, to provide power to the MAX-CSE through the rear 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (FIG. 1). The incoming PWR and GND wires from the power supply must be connected to the corresponding locations within the PWR connector.

Power-over-Ethernet connection

Caution: When using PoE, you must FIRST ground the unit to provide ESD protection. Install a single wire into the (-) GND side of the rear green 2-pin PWR connector, and then connect the terminal-end of this wire to a grounded source.

It is recommended that the length of this wire NOT exceed 6 ft. (1.83 m).

Any 802.3af-compliant PoE switch (such as the NXA-ENET24 PoE) can automatically detect the 802.3af-compliant MAX device by its authenticated PoE signature and sense its required load before applying power to the PoE Ethernet port.

Note: PoE connections work with all existing Category (CAT) 3, 4, 5, 5e or 6 network cabling (including patch cables and patch-panels, outlets, and other connecting hardware) without requiring modification.

Reading the Ethernet LEDs

The MAX-CSE uses a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide 10/100 network connectivity to the network (FIG. 2). LEDs indicate communication activity, connection status, speeds, and mode information.

Codecs:

MPEG-4 (500Kbps - 3 Mbps)

 

Adjustable Bit Rate: up to 6 Mbps

 

 

 

Supported Audio

MPEG Audio Level 2 (MP2)

Codecs:

MPEG Audio Level 3 (MP3)

 

 

 

Front Panel

ID Pushbutton: Used to set the NetLinx ID (Device only)

Components:

 

assignment, and reset the unit to factory defaults.

 

Status LED: Green LED blinks to indicate both the system and

 

 

communication status with the target Master.

 

• LCD Display: Provides system information such as the currently

 

 

used IP Address.

 

IR Receiver: Receives 38KHz AMX IR codes.

 

 

 

Rear Panel Connectors:

COMPOSITE IN: BNC connector (female) supports Composite

 

 

Video Input (NTSC/PAL).

 

12VDC PWR: 2-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire

 

 

connector from an optional 12 VDC power supply (overrides PoE).

 

S-VIDEO IN: Mini-Din4 port for composite S-Video input.

SPD - Speed LED lights (yellow) when

 

the connection speed is 100 Mbps

 

and turns Off when the speed

 

 

is 10 Mbps.

SPD

 

L/A

L/A - Link/Activity LED lights

 

(green) when the Ethernet

 

cables are connected and terminated

 

correctly. Blinks when receiving

 

Ethernet data packets.

 

FIG. 2 Ethernet LEDs

ETHERNET 10/100

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AMX MAX-CSE specifications Wiring the power connector, Power-over-Ethernet connection, Reading the Ethernet LEDs

MAX-CSE specifications

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