Extron • Matrix 3200/6400 Series • User’s Manual
Chapter 2 • Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Installation
Extron recommends that the following steps be done in the order listed to install a
Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME.
1. Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME. (Page 2-1)
2. Set the BME address numbers (0 - 5). (Page 2-2)
3. Connect the BME COMM interconnecting cable(s). (Page 2-2)
4. Connect the RS-232/RS-422 cable to BME #0’s serial port. (Page 2-2)
5. Connect the external vertical interval sync cables (Page 2-2)
6. Connect the AC Power cable(s) to the BME(s). (Page 2-2)
7. Apply AC power to the BMEs and Verify Normal Power-Up. (Page 2-2)
8. Load the Matrix 1000 System Virtualization/Control Software. (Page 2-3)
9. Virtualize the Matrix 3200/6400 switcher/system if required. (Page 3-1)
The numbered procedures that follow match the steps above.
1. Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME
The Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME may be a stand-
alone video switcher or it may be part of a Matrix
6400/3200 System. In either case it may be
installed in a rack. If it is part of a Matrix 6400/3200
System, BMEs may be separated by up to 12 feet
and rack mounting is NOT required. If the BMEs are
to be rack mounted, they may mounted in any order
within a rack or cabinet. The limiting factor is the
BME COMM interconnecting cable length which is
12 feet maximum. There are no restrictions to the
order in which BMEs may be mounted relative to
each other. Logically, the BME addresses in a
system such as the one shown in Figure 2-1.A
(3 Matrix 3200/6400 Video BMEs above a Matrix
6400 Audio BME) would be set to 0 - 3 sequentially
from top to bottom, however, a different order is
acceptable and will not impact system operation in
any way (see restrictions below).
The location of the equipment within a room should
be given careful consideration. Poor planning, with
the number of cables involved, could result in a
cluttered appearance. Power requirements and the
amount of heat exhaust from the system should be
taken into consideration.
The following restrictions apply to installing BMEs.
• One BME must be assigned as BME #0.
• BME #0 cannot be a Sync module.
• A BME with an FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller must be BME #0.
• Address assignments must not skip numbers.
• Address assignments of 0 - 5 are accepted, BMEs w/address 6-9 are ignored.
• A system is limited to one audio module.
• A system may NOT include both Wideband video and Low Resolution video
modules.
2-1
MATRIX 6400
VIDEO
POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS
PRIMARY TX
RS232BME REMOTE
SYSTEM
STATUS
REDUNDANT RX
DIAGNOSTICS
+V-V
MATRIX 6400
VIDEO
POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS
PRIMARY TX
RS232BME REMOTE
SYSTEM
STATUS
REDUNDANT RX
DIAGNOSTICS
+V-V
MATRIX 6400
VIDEO
POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS
PRIMARY TX
RS232BME REMOTE
SYSTEM
STATUS
REDUNDANT RX
DIAGNOSTICS
+V-V
MATRIX 6400
AUDIO
POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS
PRIMARY TX
RS232BME REMOTE
SYSTEM
STATUS
REDUNDANT RX
DIAGNOSTICS
+V-V
RGB
MUTE
AUDIO
MUTE
Figure 2-1.A