Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher

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Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches

Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions

Dipswitch # Function:
1-4 Set the MACHINE # (see Table 5 in section 6.3.1)
5 Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the Follow-SYSTEM mode
6 Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the SLAVE mode in a multi-channel configuration
7 Disables use of a null modem adapter
1
with RS-232
OFF = RS-232 connection via a null modem adapter
ON = RS-232 connection without a null modem adapter
8 RS-485 termination for first and last machine = ON (RS-485 line terminates with
110); for others = OFF (RS-485 line is open)

6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE #

To control a unit via RS-232 or RS-485, each unit has to be identified via its unique MACHINE #. Set the MACHINE #
2
on a VS-1616SDI unit according to Table 5. A valid MACHINE # is from 1 to 15.

Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings

DIPSWITCH MACHINE #
1 2 3 4
1 ON OFF
OFF
OFF
2 OF F
ON OFF
OFF
3 ON ON OFF
OFF
4 OF F
OFF
ON OFF
5 ON OFF
ON OFF
6 OF F
ON ON OFF
7 ON ON ON OFF
8 OF F
OFF
OFF
ON
9 ON OFF
OFF
ON
1 See section 6.4.1
2 When using a single unit, set the unit to MACHINE # 1