Front Panel Configuration Port

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

VIEW

ESC

CONFIG

POWER SUPPLY

PRIMARY

REDUNDANT

		FIBER MATRIX 6400
		FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER
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Figure 2-6 — Front panel configuration port
A	Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial
	communications function as the rear panel Remote port, but it is easier
	to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed
	and cabled. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable,
	part #70-335-01(figure 2-7), can be used for this connection.
			6 feet
			(1.8 m)
	1	6	Part #70-335-01
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	5	9
	5			Tip
				Tip
				Ring
	9-pin D	Connection	TRS Plug	Sleeve (Gnd)
	9-pin D	Connection	TRS Plug
	Pin 2	Computer's RX line	Tip
	Pin 3	Computer's TX line	Ring
	Pin 5 Computer's signal ground		Sleeve

Figure 2-7 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable

NThis port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port’s protocol. This front panel port’s protocol can be changed under SIS command control only. See the Command/Response table for IP-specific SIS commands, in chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, to configure all ports under SIS control.

NA front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time.

Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Installation

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6400s specifications

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Extron electronic 6400s manual Front Panel Configuration Port

Models: 6400s