Installation, cont’d

Remote port

E

Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector — Connect a host device, such as a

 

computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this

 

9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (figure 2-5).

REMOTE

1

6

RS232/RS422

 

 

 

5

9

 

Pin

RS-232

Function

RS-422

Function

1

Not used

Not used

2

TX

Transmit data

TX–

Transmit data (–)

3

RX

Receive data

RX–

Receive data (–)

4

Not used

Not used

5

Gnd

Signal ground

Gnd

Signal ground

6

Not used

Not used

7

Not used

RX+

Receive data (+)

8

Not used

TX+

Transmit data (+)

9

Not used

Not used

Figure 2-5 — Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector

See chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, for definitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to control the switcher via this connector) and chapter 5, “Matrix Software”, for details on how to install and use the control/ configuration software.

NThe switcher can support either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates.

See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-27, to configure the RS-232/RS-422 port from the front panel.

If desired, connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the switcher’s RS-232/RS-422 connector. Refer to the MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel User’s Manual or the MKP 3000 User’s Manual for details.

Power

F

Primary and Redundant AC power connectors — Plug standard IEC power

 

cords into these connector to connect the switcher to 100 VAC to 240 VAC,

 

50 or 60 Hz power sources.

NFor the most reliable power, connect the Redundant power cord to either an uninterruptible power source or to a power source that is completely independent from the primary power source.

G Primary and Redundant power supply indicator LEDs —

Green — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating within normal tolerances.

Red — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating outside the normal tolerances or has failed. See chapter 7, “Maintenance and Modifications“ to replace the power supply.

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