Extron electronic SW2 DP setup guide Rear Panel Features and Connections, Installation Steps

SW2 DP • Setup Guide

The Extron SW2 DP is a two input, one output, DisplayPort switcher that switches DisplayPort video and embedded multi-channel digital audio signals. The SW2 DP is HDCP-compliant and supports data rates up to 10.8 Gbps and computer resolutions up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate this switcher.

NOTE: For full installation, configuration, and operation details, see the SW2 DP User Guide, available at www.extron.com.

Rear Panel Features and Connections

SW2 DP

INPUTS OUTPUT EDID REMOTE

POWER	1	2	DEFAULT
12V			EDID
0.6A MAX
			STORE
			STORED

1 2 3 4 5 6

RS-232 AUTO

Tx Rx G

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A Power connector for 12 VDC, 1 A power supply	E
B DisplayPort input connectors	E
C DisplayPort output connector	G
D EDID Store LED

EDID Store button EDID DIP switch

RS-232 and auto-switching connector

Installation Steps

1.Turn off all of the equipment and disconnect it from the power source.

2.(Optional) Mount the switcher on a rack shelf or furniture.

3.Connect DisplayPort sources to one or both of the SW2 DP input connectors (B on the rear panel diagram above).

4.Connect a DisplayPort output device to the output connector (C).

5.Connect control devices: Connect your computer to either of the following SW2 DP communication ports to configure and control the switcher via SIS commands:

•RS-232 port — Connect the unterminated transmit, receive, and ground wires of an RS-232 cable to the first three pins on the provided 5-pole captive screw plug, as shown in the illustration at right. Connect the plug to the rear panel Remote shared connector (G).

Connect the other end of the cable (terminated with the female 9-pin HD connector) to your computer serial port.

Protocol for the RS-232 port is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

•Config port — Connect a USB A-to-mini B cable between a USB port on your computer and the front

panel USB connector (E on the front panel diagram on the next page) for USB control.

RS-232 Auto SW2 DP Switcher

	Rear Panel
TxRx G	Remote Port

NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.

Ground (G)
Receive (Rx)	Transmit (Tx)
Transmit (Tx)	Receive (Rx)
	9-pin HD
	Connector

Computer or

Control System

RS-232 Port

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