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Altinex MX2206RM manual

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  • Page 1

    SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0065-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 1 MX2206RM 6 - IN, 1 - OUT RGBS AUTO SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE[...]

  • Page 2

    SWITCHERS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MX2206RM Switcher. We are sure you will find it a reliable and useful product. Superior performance for the right price backed by solid technical and customer support is what we have to offer. The product you are holding in your hands is designed using state-of-the-art technology and is superior[...]

  • Page 3

    SWITCHERS 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX2206RM Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MX2206RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL Unauthorized person[...]

  • Page 4

    SWITCHERS 3 ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER 2 The MX2206RM is a 6-in 1-out solid rate RGBS switcher with auto-switching and Sync Delay Switching capabilities. It can be controlled using its built-in front panel, through RS-232, or through the use of contact closures. Contact closure control requires the use of an optional adapter, part # RC5204CC . Though desi[...]

  • Page 5

    SWITCHERS 4 Impedance 22 Ohms Frequency Compatibility Typical Video Bandwidth 200 MHz Horizontal 15-200 kHz Vertical 20-190 Hz Cross-talk -48dB @10 MHz Coupling DC Power External Power Adapter 90-140V/200-240V Power Consumption 20 watts max. Table 3. MX2206RM Electrical DESCRIPTION OF MX2206RM 4[...]

  • Page 6

    SWITCHERS 5 4.1 FRONT PANEL The front panel of the MX2206RM provides access to essentially all of the switcher’s capabilities. In addition to standard switching functions, the unit has control and switching functions that could be very useful in a variety of special applications. 4.2 SELECT INPUT When buttons 1 through 6 are pressed, the correspo[...]

  • Page 7

    SWITCHERS 6 a 9-pin “D” connector. The output can switch from 0V to approximately 5.0V. The output impedance of this pin is 100 Ohms and it can sink or source up to 5 mA of current. By using this output, several switchers can operate in gang mode. To do this, the analog output of the master switcher (pin 9) is connected to the analog input of t[...]

  • Page 8

    SWITCHERS 7 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 Step 1 . Make sure that the power input is set to the proper AC voltage in your country. An incorrect setting can result in unit damage not covered by warranty. Step 2. Connect the power cord to the unit and plug it into the power outlet. Step 3. Connect the cables from the video so urces (computers) to the in[...]

  • Page 9

    SWITCHERS 8 IBM PIN No. MX2206RM PIN No. 2 2 3 3 5 5 Connection of IBM-PC 9-pin D to MX2206RM 9-pin D. Note: 4, 6, 8 shorted together in IBM side only. Port setting preferences for the control system or computer being used to control the switcher should be set as follows: BAUD RATE (Bits per second) 2400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 There is[...]

  • Page 10

    SWITCHERS 9 This command is designed to allow the MX2206RM Switcher to program each of the inputs to respond to a selected range of input commands. For example, if command [SET10104] is issued, then the following commands will select only Input 1: [I01O01], [I02O01], [I03O01], [I04O01]. In other words a range of I/O commands can address the same in[...]

  • Page 11

    SWITCHERS 10 The following voltages apply for selecting the required channel: Input number min. (V) nom. (V) max. (V) 1 0.35 0.55 0.75 2 1.07 1.27 1.47 3 1.80 2.00 2.20 4 2.52 2.72 2.92 5 3.25 3.45 3.65 6 3.97 4.17 4.37 These voltage levels can be set using analog outputs from different control systems or spare dimmer control outputs. 7.5 MANUAL LO[...]

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    SWITCHERS 11 [I02O02] Select input number 8 [I03O02] Select input number 9 [I04O02] Select input number 10 [I05O02] Select input number 11 ACCESSORIES 8 Model No. Description TABLE MOUNT HARDWARE TM1276 Table Mount bracket for 2U ½ Rack- Wide RACK MOUNTING ACCESSORIES DA1298RM Rack mount shelf for two units side by side DA1299RM Rack mount kit for[...]

  • Page 13

    SWITCHERS 12 respond? 6 How do I control several switchers with one RS-232 card in a control system? You can control multiple switchers with one card at this time. The unit does have ID codes and can be differentiated by the control system. Call Altinex if this requirement is important for your system. 7 Can I use contact closure to control the swi[...]

  • Page 14

    SWITCHERS 13 ALTINEX POLICY 11 11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY Altinex warrants that its products and cables are free from defects in materials under normal use and service. This warranty is limited to repairing at company’s factory any part or parts of the product, which upon company’s examination shall disclose to be, thus defective. Products considere[...]