Extron PLUS Model 10 PLUS, Model 8 PLUS video switcher User's Manual

User's Manual

MODEL 10 PLUS

MODEL 8 PLUS

SWITCHERS

Contents

Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications ............. Chapter 1

About this Manual ................................................................. 1-1

Facts and Features ............................................................... 1-1

Description of Features ................................................. 1-2

Specifications ....................................................................... 1-3

Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration ................. Chapter 2

Operation and Front Panel Descriptions ............................... 2-1

Rear Panel Descriptions ....................................................... 2-2

Installation Guide .................................................................. 2-3

Model 10 PLUS Diagram ...................................................... 2-4

Output Select DIP Switch Setting ......................................... 2-5

Example Select DIP Switch Settings .................................... 2-6

Changing the Baud Rate ...................................................... 2-7

Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer ........... 2-8

Triple Action Switching TM ...................................................... 2-8

Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control ..................................... Chapter 3

RS-232 connector location and pin assignments ................. 3-1

Software ........................................................................ 3-1

Host/Switcher Communications ..................................... 3-1

Using the Command/Response Table ........................... 3-1

Command/Response Table ................................................... 3-2

Software ................................................................................ 3-3

Installing the Software ................................................... 3-3

Using the Software ........................................................ 3-3

Configuring Features and Options .................................. Appendix A

MANUAL REMOTE Connector ............................................. A-1

KP-10 Hard Wired Remote Control ...................................... A-2

IR-10 Infrared Remote Control ............................................. A-3

Rack Mounting the Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers .................. A-4

Accessories/Part Numbers ................................................... A-5

Warranty ..................................................... Inside of back cover

Safety Instructions ...................................... Inside of front cover

Written and Printed in the U.S.A.

Model 8/10 PLUS

User's Manual

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Chapter One

Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher

Introduction

Features

Specifications

Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications

Introduction

About This Manual

This manual includes operation, configuration and option information for the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS (Model

8/10 PLUS) Switchers.

Model 8/10 PLUS Facts and Features

The Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers enable selection of anyone of eight (or ten) inputs with the following formats:

• RGBS

• RGsB

• S-Video/SVHS (Y/C) w/Stereo Audio follow

• Composite Video (NTSC/PAL) w/Stereo Audio follow

The output video format of the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers will always be the same as the selected input video format.

Standard features of the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers are:

• Bandwidth = 300 MHz

• Front Panel Control of Input Selection

• Manual Remote Control Port

• RS-232 Control Port

• BNC Connector Inputs

• Rear Panel Input LED Indicators

• Unused Inputs Terminated at 75 ohms

• BNC and S-Video Output Connectors

• Triple Action Switching TM

• Audio (Stereo) Follow capable with Composite or S-Video

• Internal Switch Mode Power Supply

Available Models and Part Numbers are:

Model 8 PLUS Switcher – 60-094-01

Model 10 PLUS Switcher – 60-095-01

The Model 8 PLUS front and back panels are shown below.

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Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications

Description of Features

Outputs – Because switching is direct, the output will always have the same format as the selected input. Separate output connectors are provided for RGBS, S-Video, Composite

Video, and Audio.

300 MHz Bandwidth – The wide bandwidth allows signals to be passed without loss of resolution. This is extremely important when using high resolution computer workstations.

Triple Action Switching TM (RGB Delay) – Triple Action

Switching TM is a technique in which the RGB video is blanked for a brief period when a new input is selected. This prevents a distorted image from being displayed during the time the display device sync circuitry is locking onto the new sync input. When an input is selected, Triple-Action Switching ® does this:

1.

Drop the RGB video signals leaving sync connected.

2.

Wait for 20 mS and then switch to the new sync signal.

3.

Wait for the time delay set by the user (0.0 - 7.5 seconds) and then switch to the new RGB signals. (During this time the projector is setting up to match the new sync.)

Switcher Control – Each channel of the switcher can be controlled in any one of the following ways:

1.

Front Panel Buttons.

2.

Manual Remote Control Connector – KP-10 Wired

Remote Control, IR-10 Infrared Remote Control or third party remote control.

3.

RS-232 Control Connector – Provides for computer/serial control of the switcher.

Internal Power Supply – The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers have an internal, auto-switching (100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) power supply. The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers are UL, CE and CSA approved.

Rear Panel LED Indicators – Rear panel LEDs indicate which input is selected and which outputs are active.

The Model 10 PLUS front and back panels are shown below.

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Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications

Specifications

General

Operation Temperature .... 0°-50° C

Storage Temperature .... -20°-70°

MTBF Demonstrated .... 30,000 Hours

Approvals .... UL Listed, CSA, CE

Dimensions .... 17" W x 9.25" D x 3.31" H

.... 43.2cm W x 23.5cm D x 8.4cm H

Shipping Weights .... 13.0 lbs.

.... 5.9 kg

Power Supply .... Internal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Warranty .... 2 years parts and labor

.... (See warranty info-last page)

Video

Bandwidth .... 300 MHz

Crosstalk at 10 MHz .... -35 db (typical)

Isolation at 10 MHz .... 55 db (typical)

Return loss at 10 MHz .... 25 db

Input Impedance .... 75 Ohms

Output Impedance .... 75 Ohms

Termination Impedance .... 75 Ohms

Sync Input Impedance .... 510 Ohms

Gain .... None

Connectors .... Input Type

.... BNC (Female)

.... Output Type

.... BNC (Female)

.... 4 Pin Mini-DIN (S -Video)

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Chapter Two

Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher

Operation and Installation

Switcher Operation

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Switcher Installation Guide

Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration

Model 8/10 Switcher Operation

The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers enable the output to be switched from anyone of 8 or 10 inputs (A)* and the following formats are supported:

• RGBS – RGB with separate composite sync

• RGsB – RGB with sync on green

• Monochrome Composite Video

• NTSC/PAL (Composite) Video w/Stereo Audio follow

• S-Video (SVHS) w/Stereo Audio follow

When an input is selected, an LED will illuminate green next to the selected BNC input connectors on the rear panel (H)*.

Three sets of output connectors are used for the four different video format outputs. They are:

• RGB (RGBS or RGsB) – 4 BNC connectors (B)*

• VIDEO (NTSC/PAL) – 1 BNC connector (C)*

• S-Video (SVHS) – 1 S-Video DIN connector (D)*

Audio, if used, is available on the two output BNC connectors labeled AUDIO (L and R) (E)*.

Only one set of output connectors is active at a time. The current active set is identified by an illuminated LED next to the active output connector(s) (F)*.

The Output Select DIP Switch (G)* settings will determine which of the three output connectors that the selected input will be directed to. These switches must be set for each input to match the incoming format. There are two switch modules, the left switch module is for RGBS/S-Video selection and the right switch module is for RGBS/NTSC-PAL selection. The switch modules are numbered from top to bottom to match the input number.

Front Panel

The POWER LED (see front panel drawing below), when illuminated, indicates that the switcher power is on. If AC voltage is available to the switcher, it is powered on.

Front Panel switches 1 – 10 (Model 8 = 1 – 8) shown in the drawing below may be used to select the input. The LED in the front panel switch for the selected input will be illuminated.

* – (A) thru (K) refer to the drawing and descriptions on the facing page.

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Rear Panel

The following descriptions are keyed* to the Model 10 rear panel drawing below.

A There are four BNC connectors per input. The Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers have 8 and 10 sets of input connectors. See "Connecting the Inputs" on page 2-3.

B RGB output will be available on this set of four BNC connectors if the selected input video format is RGB and the

S-Video/SVHS and NTSC/PAL DIP switch modules are set to

RGBS for the selected input number.

C NTSC/PAL video output will be available on this BNC connector if the selected input video format is NTSC/PAL and the NTSC/PAL DIP switch module is set to VIDEO (S-Video/

SVHS switch is set to RGBS) for the selected input number.

D S-Video output will be available on this DIN connector if the selected input video format is S-Video and the S-Video/SVHS

DIP switch module is set to VIDEO (NTSC/PAL is set to

RGBS) for the selected input number.

E Audio follow, if used, will be available on these two BNC connectors. Audio follow is valid only with NTSC/PAL or

S-Video input video formats. The left connector is for the left audio channel and the right connector is for the right audio channel.

F These three LEDs are located next to the three video outputs and one of the three will illuminate to identify the connector(s) with video output for the selected video input.

G The switches within the two DIP switch modules are used to identify the format of each video input and to steer the video to the proper output connectors.

H Selected input LEDs.

I AC line voltage input connector.

J RS-232 connector - See page 3-1 for a detailed description.

K Remote connector - See page A-1 for a detailed description.

* – Letters next to the descriptions above are keyed to the circled letters in the drawing below.

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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration

Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Installation Guide

The recommended installation procedure for the Model 8

PLUS and Model 10 PLUS Switchers is:

1.

Prior to installing the switcher (because it requires opening the case) do the procedure "Changing the Baud Rate" on page 2-7 if necessary.

2.

If the switcher is to be rack mounted, install it in the rack using the procedure "Rack Mounting the Switcher" on page A-4.

3.

Connect switcher input and output cables using the diagram on the facing page as a general guide (also see "Connecting the

Inputs" below).

4.

Set the Output Select DIP Switches using the procedure

"Output Select DIP Switch Setting" on page 2-5.

5.

If the switcher RS-232 connector is to be used, connect it to the computer using the procedure "Model 8/10 Switcher

Connection to Computer" on page 2-8.

6.

If the Extron KP-10 Remote Control is to be used, connect it to the switcher using the procedure on page A-2.

7.

If the Extron IR-10 Remote control is to be used, connect it to the switcher using the procedure on page A-3.

8.

If a third party remote control device is to be used, connect it to the switcher using the information on page A-1 as a guide.

9.

Upon completion of switcher installation, use "Model 8/10

Switcher Operation" on page 2-1 as a guide to operate the switcher .

10. If RS-232 control of the switcher is to be used, use Chapter 3,

"Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control" as a guide.

_ If a projector is connected to the RGB output and picture sizing, rolling, or other forms of distortion occur for an instant after the input is switched, the Triple Action Switching TM adjustment on page 2-8 may be required.

Connecting the Inputs

Use the chart below as a guide to connecting inputs to the four BNC input connectors shown to the right. Use the inputs listed under the appropriate video format at the top of the table.

RGBS RGsB S-Video/SVHS NTSC/PAL

R = RED R = RED R (Right) Audio R (Right) Audio

G = Green G = Green Y Video Video

B = Blue B = Blue L (Left) Audio L (Left) Audio

Sync Unused C Video Unused

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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration

_ The S-Video output from the SVHS VCR would most likely require a user supplied S-Video to BNC adapter to connect to the Model 8 PLUS or Model 10 PLUS switcher. The Extron

Part Number for an adapter of this type is 26-353-01.

Composite video outputs and audio outputs from Laser Disc

Players and VCRs will most likely require RCA to BNC adapters. An adapter of this type can generally be purchased at your local electronics store.

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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration

Output Select DIP Switch Setting

As mentioned earlier, the Output Select DIP switches must be set to define the video format of each input. The DIP Switch modules, labeled S-VIDEO/SVHS and NTSC/PAL are shown in the drawing at the bottom of this page. Each module has 10

(8 if Model 8 PLUS) switches which are numbered to match the input numbers. RGBS and VIDEO labels under the switch modules identify the left and right switch positions. When setting the Output Select Switch Module switches, use the following rules as a guide:

• All RGB inputs must have the corresponding switch positions on both switch modules set to RGBS. If all switcher inputs are

RGB format, all of the Output Select DIP switches must be set to the RGBS position.

• All S-Video inputs must have the corresponding switch positions on the S-VIDEO/SVHS module set to VIDEO. The corresponding NTSC/PAL switches must be in the RGBS position.

• All NTSC/PAL inputs must have the corresponding switch positions on the NTSC/PAL switch module set to VIDEO. The corresponding S-Video switches must be in the RGBS position.

The DIP switch modules used in the Model 8/10

PLUS switchers are the "rocker" type (see end view drawing to the left). The major difference between the rocker type and the "slide" type

(which could also be used) is the action required to change the position of the switch.

To change the position of the rocker type switch, press down on the desired end (RGBS or VIDEO) with a pointed object. To change the position of the slide switch, a small screwdriver is used to push (slide) the switch to the desired position

(RGBS or VIDEO).

See examples on facing page.

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Example Output Select DIP Switch Settings

The diagram below shows five inputs of a Model 8 PLUS

Switcher connected to the following devices:

1.

SVHS VCR (S-Video output to switcher)

2.

Extron RGB 112 PLUS Interface/Workstation

3.

Extron RGB 202xi Universal Interface/Laptop Computer

4.

Extron RGB 202xi Universal Interface/Personal Computer

5.

Laser Disc Player (Composite Video output to switcher)

The output select DIP switch settings for this combination of inputs and the valid output connectors are:

Switch Switch Module Switch Module Video Output

# S-Video/SVHS NTSC/PAL Connector

1

2

VIDEO

RGBS

RGBS

RGBS

S-VIDEO DIN

RGBS BNCs

3

4

5

RGBS

RGBS

RGBS

RGBS

RGBS

VIDEO

RGBS BNCs

RGBS BNCs

VIDEO BNC

_ Having both switch modules set to VIDEO for any switch position (Input #) is an invalid combination.

Audio output will be available at the AUDIO output BNC connectors when input #1 or #5 is selected.

The three video output types can be connected to a single display that is capable of accepting all three video formats as shown in the diagram, or, they can be split between two or three different output devices.

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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration

Changing the Baud Rate

The RS-232 protocol factory setting is 9600 baud, 8-bits, no parity, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit. The position of internal rotary switch SW3 on the main controller board controls the baud rate and parity. To change the switch setting, remove the four screws from the top of the case and lift the cover straight up.

Locate SW3 (see drawing below) and use a small, flat blade screwdriver to rotate the switch to the desired position. SW3 switch positions are defined in the table below.

8-bit, no parity, 1 stop bit

0 = 300 baud

1 = 600 baud

2 = 1200 baud

3 = 2400 baud

4 = 4800 baud

5 = 9600 baud

6 = 19200 baud

7 = 38400 baud

8-bit, odd parity, 1 stop bit

8 = 300 baud

9 = 600 baud

A = 1200 baud

B = 2400 baud

C = 4800 baud

D = 9600 baud

E = 19200 baud

F = 38400 baud

_ Adjust SW3 to set the RS-232 Baud Rate and Protocol.

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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration

Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer

To connect the Model 8/10 to a computer, refer to the picture below and connect the user supplied RS-232 cable from the computer (PC) serial port to the Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher connector labeled RS-232.

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Triple Action Switching

TM

(RGB Delay)

This prevents image scrambling during switching time. When an input is selected, Triple Action Switching ® does this:

1.

Drop the RGB signals.

2.

Wait 20 mS and then switch to the new sync signal.

3.

Wait for the time delay set by the user (0.0 - 7.5 seconds) and then switch to the new RGB signals. (During this time the projector is setting up to match the new sync.)

SW9 is used to set the 0.0 - 7.5 second delay (See drawing on facing page). Each position of the switch changes the delay by 0.5 seconds and the adjustment range is 0.0 (Switch position 0) to 7.5 seconds (Switch position F). The switcher ships with SW9 set to the 0 position (0.0 seconds).

To change the SW9 switch position, remove the four screws from the top of the case and lift the cover straight up. Use a small, flat blade screwdriver to rotate the switch to the desired switch position. The switch position can be calculated by measuring (estimating) the period of time that the video appears out of sync after switching to a new input, then multiply the time period by 2 to determine the switch position.

Example:

Measured out of sync period = 4 seconds

4 x 2 = 8 (The required switch position for 4 seconds is #8.)

The switch positions above 9 are labeled in hexadecimal, i.e.

switch position 10 is labeled A on the switch. (10

Dec

11 = B, 12 = C, 13 = D, 14 = E and 15 = F)

= A

Hex

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Chapter Three

Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control

Host/Switcher Communications

Command/Response Table

Control Software

Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control

Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control

The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers can be controlled through the

RS-232 port by a Host device/system. The RS-232 connector location and pin assignments are shown in the drawing below.

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Software

Each Model 8/10 PLUS switcher ships with a 3.5" diskette containing Extron's Windows® compatible UNIVSW Control

Software which enables the user to select the input and check switcher status in a Windows “point and click” environment.

This software will be covered later in this chapter.

Host/Switcher Communications

The Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers treat any character that comes in on the RS-232 port as a possible command but accepts only a limited number as legal commands. There are no codes required to say that a command is coming, or that a command has ended. A simple command may be a single character typed on a keyboard and does not require any special characters before or after. (i.e. It is not necessary to press “enter” from the keyboard.) Simple commands could be from a terminal, or any other controlling device.

When the Model 8/10 PLUS switcher receives a command and determines that it is valid, it will execute the command and send a response back to the controlling (Host) device. If the command is determined by the Model 8/10 PLUS switcher to be invalid, an error response will be returned to the Host.

All responses from the switcher to the Host begin and end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF) signaling the end of the Response character string (string = one or more characters).

Using the Command/Response Table

The table on the following page lists those commands which the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers recognize as valid and the responses that will be returned to the Host. The Description column defines the Command, the results of executing the

Command, or a definition of the response.

The Command string in the left hand column of the table is defined in the right hand column. The Command string is shown as ASCII characters, an ASCII to HEX conversion table is provided.

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Command/Response Table

Definitions and Abbreviations: = CR/LF

· = space

V = Input channel, T = Video Format, M = Maximum # of inputs, Q = Software version

! = Delimiter character = Indicates end of input selection character string.

Characters also accepted as delimiters are: @ $ &

= V value = (Model 8 = 1 - 8, Model 10 = 1 - 10)

= T value = (1 = RGBS, 2 = RGsB, 3 = Composite, 4 = S-Video)

= (8 if Model 8, 10 if Model 10) = 0.00 - 9.99

ASCII/HEX: 0/30 1/31 2/32 3/33 4/34 5/35 6/36 7/37 8/38 9/39 !/26 E/45 i/69 I/49

M/4D n/6E N/4E Q/51 T/54 V/56

ASCII

Command

I i n

N

!

Response to Host

(Same as I Below)

V ·T ·M ·Q

V

(Same as N Below)

Nxx-xxx-xx

Command

Description; etc

Information Request

( V, T, M and Q defined above)

Switch to Channel

Request for Part Number xx-xxx-xx = Part number

(See Below)

(See Below)

Possible Error Responses

E01

E10

Invalid Channel Number

Invalid Command Input

Error Code Descriptions

E01 An attempt to select channel 0 or channels higher than the switcher's M value of 8 or 10 will cause an E01 error response.

E10 The delimiter character must be entered within three seconds of entering the channel number, otherwise an error type E10 response will be returned to the

Host.

Example Commands and Responses

Command

I

8!

10!

Response

V8

V10

V2 T4 M8 Q1.23

N N60-095-01

Description

Select input channel 8

Select input channel 10

V2 = Input Channel 2

T4 = S-Video Format

M8 = 8 Inputs (Model 8 PLUS)

Q1.23 = Software Version 1.23

Part Number = 60-095-01

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Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control

Software

The Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher control software is a program called UNIVSW. It is Windows® 3.1, 3.11 and Windows 95 compatible and provides remote control of input selection.

Installing the Software

The program is contained on a single 3.5” diskette and will run from the floppy drive. However, it will be more convenient to load and run it from the hard drive. To install the software from the 3.5” floppy disk onto the hard drive, run SETUP.EXE

from the floppy disk. The program will occupy approximately 1

MB of hard drive space.

The Windows installation will create (by default) a

C:\UNIVSW directory and will place 2 icons (UNIVSW

Program and UNIVSW Help) into a group or folder titled

“Extron Electronics”.

Using the Software

1.

For information about program features, double click on the

UNIVSW Help ICON in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

[Help can be accessed from its Icon (stand-alone) or from within the program by the Menu on the Main screen or by pressing F1 from any point within the program.]

2.

To run the software, double click on the UNIVSW Program

ICON in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

3.

A Comm menu will be displayed on the screen. Click on the

Comm Port that is connected to the Model 8/10 Switcher

RS-232 port.

4.

The Extron UNIVersal SW Control Program window displays input selection (see picture below).

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Appendix A

Configuring Features and Options

Remote Connector

KP-10 Remote Control

IR-10 Remote Control

Rack Mounting

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MANUAL REMOTE Connector

The MANUAL REMOTE connector provides a way to control the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers using Extron or third party remote control devices.

Extron Remote Control devices which are compatible with the Model 8/10 Switchers are the KP-10 and IR-10 which are covered on the following pages.

MANUAL REMOTE connector pin assignments are shown in the table to the right. To select a different switcher input number through the remote connector, momentarily short the pin for the desired input number (#) to logic ground (pin 25).

To force the switcher to select that input # continuously, leave the short to logic ground in place, this will override front panel input selection.

The Tally pins can be used for remote indication of the switcher's selected input.

Tally #1 - #10 (pins 14 - 23) will indicate the switcher's selected input # with a logic low

(0 volts), the Tally pins are normally at logic high (5 volts).

The schematics shown below may be used as a guide to design and build indicator circuits for the Tally pins. The +5 volt source on remote connector pin 13 is limited to

100mA, if a different voltage or a higher current is required, an external voltage source will be necessary.

LED Indicator Circuit

+5V (PIN 13)

Incandescent Lamp Circuits

Using an

Opto-isolator

EXTERNAL POWER

& External Power

RESISTOR VALUE

DEPENDS ON CURRENT

REQUIREMENT OF LAMP

RECOMMENDED RELAYS

MANUFACTURER GENERAL LOW CURRENT

Aromat

ITT/Panasonic

Omron

DS2

R-Z-5C

G5Y

TQ

A5W

G6H

+5V (PIN 13)

330 Ohm

N/C

+5V (PIN 13) Using a Relay

& External

Power

1N916

TALLY PIN

LED

330 Ohm

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TALLY PIN

EXTERNAL POWER

TALLY PIN

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Configuring Features and Options

KP-10 Remote Control

The optional E

XTRON

KP-10 hard wired remote controller consists of a keypad, a 25 foot cable and a 25 pin D male connector that connects to the MANUAL REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the switcher (see drawing below).

With the KP-10 connected, all Model 8 PLUS and Model 10

PLUS front panel operations can be duplicated using keys 0 through 9 on the KP-10 keypad.

The KP-10 operates in parallel with the front panel and the

RS-232 port. The Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers can be controlled from any one of these three sources and no one source has priority over the other.

The E

XTRON

part number for the KP-10 is 60-111-01.

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Configuring Features and Options

IR-10 Infrared Remote Control

The optional E XTRON IR-10 infrared (IR) remote control is a hand held unit. It communicates with the Model 8 PLUS and

Model 10 PLUS switchers through an external IR detector that is connected to an adapter. The adapter connects to the

MANUAL REMOTE connector on the switcher rear panel and gets its power from the +5 volts on pin 13.

Operation requires pressing the key for the desired channel number while aiming the hand held unit at the IR detector.

Approximate operating range is 30 feet.

The IR detector receives infrared signals from the hand held

IR-10 remote control and converts them to logic signals. The logic signals are used by the adapter to duplicate front panel channel selection.

To install the IR-10 remote control system do the following:

1.

Power OFF the switcher.

2.

Connect the IR-10 adapter 25 pin plug to the MANUAL

REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the switcher.

3.

Plug the RJ-11 male connector into the IR-10 Adapter

RJ-11 female connector.

4.

Position the IR detector for the best reception of the infrared light from the IR-10 hand held remote controller

(limited by a 6' cable).

5.

Power the switcher ON.

The E

XTRON

part number for the IR-10 is 70-036-01.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

Model 10 PLUS Switcher

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Configuring Features and Options

Rack Mounting

The Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers can be rack-mounted using an optional 19" 2U Universal Rack Shelf, one switcher per shelf. The Extron Part Number for the

Universal Rack Shelf is 60-032-01.

The installation procedure follows.

#10 Beveled

Washers

10-32 x 3/4

Screws

Use two screws to secure switcher to shelf

Installing the 2U Shelf in a Rack

Use the four 10-32 x 3/4 black screws and #10 black beveled washers to mount the 2U Shelf in the Rack.

Installing the Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher on the Shelf

The 2U Universal Rack Shelf is designed to enable the Model

8 PLUS or Model 10 PLUS Switcher to set on the shelf with the switcher's four feet extending through four holes. It is not necessary to attach the switcher to the shelf with screws.

Upon completion of this procedure, return to the Installation

Guide in Chapter 2 and continue with the next step in the procedure.

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Accessories/Part Numbers

Model 8 PLUS Switcher .............................................. 60-094-01

Model 10 PLUS Switcher ............................................ 60-095-01

Model 8/10 PLUS User's Manual ................................ 68-080-01

Universal Rack Shelf, 19" 2U ...................................... 60-032-01C

KP-10 Remote Control ................................................ 60-111-01

IR-10 Remote Control ................................................. 70-036-01

S-VHS-BNC Adapter ................................................... 26-353-01

BNC-4 HR Cable

BNC-4-3’HR (3 feet/0.9 meters) ................................. 26-210-01

BNC-4-6’HR (6 feet/1.8 meters) ................................. 26-210-02

BNC-4-12’HR (12 feet/3.6 meters) ............................. 26-210-03

BNC-4-25’HR (25 feet/7.5 meters) ............................. 26-210-04

BNC-4-50’HR (50 feet/15.0 meters) ........................... 26-210-05

BNC-4-75’HR (75 feet/23.0 meters) ........................... 26-210-06

BNC-4-100’HR (100 feet/30.0 meters) ....................... 26-210-07

BNC-4-150’HR (150 feet/45.0 meters) ....................... 26-210-08

BNC-4-200’HR (200 feet/60.0 meters) ....................... 26-210-09

BNC-4-250’HR (250 feet/75.0 meters) ....................... 26-210-54

BNC-4-300’HR (300 feet/90.0 meters) ....................... 26-210-53

BNC-4 Mini-HR Bulk (300’/90m up to 5000’/1500m) .. 22-073-01

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