User`s guide

MULTI-TASKER™
10
INSTALLING YOUR MT103-127/128 6
Step 1. Determine the switch settings before
installing the MT103-127/128. The switch
settings determine the following:
MT103-127 and MT103-128
Equalization: Set for hardware or
software control.
Horizontal Set for hardware or
Position: software control.
Sync Delay: Set Sync Delay On/Off for
Horizontal Position control.
MT103-127 ONLY
Sync On Set Sync-On-Green ON or
Green: OFF.
Composite Set for HV Sync or
Sync: Composite Sync.
Step 2. Set the switches. See the switch
locations for the MT103-127 on page 8,
DIAGRAM 5, and the switch locations for
the MT103-128 on page 9, DIAGRAM 6.
Step 3. Slide the MT103-127/128 into an
available slot in the Multi-Tasker™
Enclosure in order to connect to the bus.
Make sure that the card fits into place.
Secure the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by
tightening the retainer screws located on
the top and bottom of the card .
Step 4. Connect the MT103-127/128 input
connector to a computer output using a
standard VGA type cable. Connect the
output connectors to the display device
using the appropriate BNC type cables.
Step 5. For the MT103-128 only, connect the
local monitor output to a local monitor for
display purposes.
Step 6. Starting from the left, identify the slot
number where the MT103-127/128 card
is plugged into the Enclosure and note
that it is for RS-232 control.
Step 7. Reset the Multi-Tasker™ or turn the
power off and then on.
OPERATION 7
7.1 RS-232 CONTROL
When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the
MT103-127/128 has many advanced remote
control capabilities, which 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.
7.1.1 RS-232 INTERFACE
The RS-232 commands, for the
MT103-127/128, are in a simple ASCII
character format.
1. Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the
command.
2. Use uppercase letters for all commands.
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string.
Commands ending in "S" will be saved into
memory. Commands not ending in "S" will still
be executed but will not be restored when the
system is reset or powered OFF then ON.
7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
Each command consists of three parts:
Function, Card ID, and Unit ID.
[ Function , Card ID , Unit ID ]
Example: [VERC3U2]
VER = Function
C3 = Card ID or Group ID
U2 = Unit ID
For Function, see a detailed explanation under
each command description.