Altinex MT107-303 Switch User manual

MULTITASKER

®

MT107-303

MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0372-005

8-OUT, TWISTED PAIR, SINGLE CHANNEL

OUTPUT CARD FOR MATRIX SWITCHER

USER’S GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ................

2

GENERAL..........................................................2

INSTALLATION..................................................2

CLEANING.........................................................2

FCC NOTICE .....................................................2

ABOUT YOUR MT107-303 .......................................

3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................

3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ......................................

5

APPLICATION DIAGRAMS ......................................

6

DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP ..........................6

DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW ..........................7

INSTALLING YOUR MT107-303 ............................

8

OPERATION ...............................................................

8

RS-232 CONTROL.............................................8

DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS .......................8

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................

8

NO DISPLAY......................................................8

ALTINEX POLICIES ..................................................

9

LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES .......9

CONTACT INFORMATION ................................9

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1

Please read this manual carefully before using your

MT107-303 . Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT107-303 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.

1.1 GENERAL

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Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized representatives must perform all service.

1.2 INSTALLATION

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To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture. Do not place the

MT107-303 in direct sunlight, near heaters, or heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid.

Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components.

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Handle the MT107-303 carefully. Dropping or jarring can damage the card.

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Do not pull any cables that are attached to the

MT107-303.

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Insert the card carefully into the slots of the

MultiTasker without bending any edges.

1.3 CLEANING

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Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth.

Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch any component or PCB.

1.4 FCC NOTICE

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions found herein, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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ABOUT YOUR MT107-303

MT107-303

8-Out, Twisted Pair, Single Channel

2

The MT107-303 is an 8 Output expansion card for use with the MT107-104 64X64 Matrix Engine. The

MT107-303 outputs are single channel differential outputs for use over long cable lengths. The

Twisted Pair signals from the MT107-303 may be easily combined into a single CAT-5 cable using

ALTINEX MS8704TP adapter cables. The CAT-5 cable is then run to an ALTINEX Twisted Pair receiver such as the DA1931CT.

Each MT107-303 connects to an output connector on the MT107-104 Matrix Engine. Up to 8

MT107-303 cards may be connected to the engine and each card is connected with the engine via specially provided, high-bandwidth video cables.

As part of the MT107-104 Matrix Engine, the

MT107-303 has special built-in features. Signal detection circuitry allows the user to determine the presence of an output signal on any channel.

Output signals are driven by high-speed, high-bandwidth differential amplifiers.

ALTINEX’s software and hardware allow for the switching of any input to output combination and prevents illegal switching combinations that may damage components.

The latest generation of Twisted Pair devices uses an innovative, patented technology* developed by

ALTINEX. The new signal processing technology allows transmitting and receiving fully equalized computer video signals, stereo, and audio signals over long distances.

* US Patent 7,065,190

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are subject to change.

See www.altinex.com

for up-to-date information.

FEATURES/

DESCRIPTION

GENERAL

Input

Twisted Pair

Output Connectors

Twisted Pair

Compatibility

Signal Types

Video Signal

Resolutions

MT107-303

Internal Box Header (1)

RJ-45 female (8)

Recommended Max.

Cable Lengths

Note: Measurements made using ALTINEX low-skew cable,

CB3150PV.

ALTINEX Standard for

Twisted Pair

VGA through UXGA

480p through 1080i

VGA: 640x480@60Hz

900 ft (274 m)

XGA: 1024x768@60Hz

700 ft (213 m)

SXGA: 1280x1024@60Hz

650 ft (198 m)

UXGA: 1600x1200@60Hz

600 ft (183 m)

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Table 1. MT107-303 General

MECHANICAL

Enclosure Slots Required

Weight

Connector Panel

T° Operating

T° Maximum

Humidity

MTBF (calc.)

Table 2. MT107-303 Mechanical

MT107-303

1

0.4 lb (0.18 kg)

Black Anodized

10°C-50°C

75°C

90% non-condensing

38,000 hrs

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ELECTRICAL MT107-303

Output

Twisted Pair

Video/Sync/Audio Signals

ALTINEX Standard

1.5 Vp-p max.

Analog Signal Level

Input

Bus from Matrix Engine 0 dB gain

Power Consumption (from enclosure)

+6V 0.225 A (1.3 W)

-6V

Total Power

Table 3. MT107-303 Electrical

0.190 A (1.1 W)

2.4 W max.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4

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8 1TP OUTPUTS

BOTTOM RETAINER SCREW

5

APPLICATION DIAGRAMS

DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP

MT107-303

MS8704TP

5

DA1931CT

MS8704TP

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DA1931CT

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DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW

INPUT

40-PIN

IDC

IN1

IN4

IN5

IN2

IN3

IN6

IN7

IN8

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SIGNAL

DETECT

POWER

OUT6

OUT7

OUT8

OUT1

OUT2

OUT3

OUT4

OUT5

TWISTED

PAIR

RJ-45

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INSTALLING YOUR MT107-303 6

Step 1.

Turn off power to the MultiTasker enclosure and remove the input AC power cord.

Step 2.

Locate the MT107-104 currently installed in the MultiTasker. Verify there is an empty slot in the enclosure for the new

MT107-303 card.

The MT107-303 must be installed directly to the right of the MT107-104 Matrix

Engine. For example, if the engine is installed in slots 9 and 10, the first

MT107-303 output card should be installed in slot 11, the second in slot 12, and so on.

Step 3.

Route the ribbon cables through the notch in the add-on boards and connect to the

MT107-104 base assembly using the special high-bandwidth cables provided with the engine. Make sure the cable connector is secured in the socket of the output connector card.

Step 4.

Attach the opposite end of the ribbon cable to the card and carefully slide the

MT107-303 into the empty slot in the

MultiTasker enclosure.

Step 5.

Secure the card by tightening the retainer screws at the top and bottom.

Step 6.

Connect the output of the MT107-303 to the input of a Twisted Pair receiver using

ALTINEX cable part number MS8704TP.

Step 7.

Restore AC power to the enclosure.

Step 8.

The MT107-303 is now ready for operation.

OPERATION

7.1 RS-232 CONTROL

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The MT107-303 has many advanced remote-control capabilities as part of an

MT107-104 Matrix Switcher. These capabilities are accessible through standard RS-232 communication. The actual controlling can be accomplished through a computer control system or any other device capable of sending

RS-232 commands.

7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS

Please see the MT107-104 User's Guide for a full listing of commands available for the

MT107-303 as part of a MultiTasker Matrix

Switcher.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8

We have carefully tested and found no problems in the supplied MT107-303.

However, we would like to offer suggestions for the following:

8.1 NO DISPLAY

Cause 1: The source has a problem.

Solution: Check the source and make sure that there is a signal present and all source connections are correct. If the source is working and there is still no display, see Cause 2.

Cause 2: The input signal is not detected.

Solution 1: In AVSnap

®

, or other control software, send the [SDI] command.

This command is detailed in the

MT107-104's User Guide. Verify a signal is detected for the output number in question. If a signal is not detected, see Solution 2.

Solution 2: Verify the MT107-303 is connected to the MT107-104 and that the cable is in good condition. If a signal is detected, see Cause 3. If there is no signal detected, please call

ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300.

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Cause 3: The path is not selected.

Solution: Make sure the input to output path is correctly selected.

For example, Input 2 is connected to

Output 1 in the Matrix Engine status.

Physically, the source signal should be connected to Input 2 and the display cable should be connected to Output 1. See RS-232 accessible commands in Section 7 of the

MT107-104 User’s Guide for command details.

If no display is present, see

Cause 4.

Cause 4: Cable connections are incorrect.

Solution: Make sure that cables are properly connected. Also, make sure that the continuity and wiring are good. If there is still no display present, see

Cause 5.

Cause 5: The display has a problem.

Solution: Make sure the display is powered and is turned on. If there is still no display, please call ALTINEX at

(714) 990-2300.

ALTINEX POLICIES

9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES

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Please see the ALTINEX website at www.altinex.com

for details on warranty and return policies.

9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION

ALTINEX, Inc.

592 Apollo Street

Brea, CA 92821 USA

TEL: 714 990-2300

TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX

WEB: www.altinex.com

E-MAIL: [email protected]

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