User`s guide

MULTI-TASKER
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ABOUT YOUR MT100-101 2
MT100-101
Multi-Tasker

 8-Slot Enclosure
• Empty card-cage with 8 slots available
• Basic foundation of Multi-Tasker™ solutions
• 2U high, full rack wide
• Rack ears included
The MultiTasker 8-Slot Enclosure, MT100-101,
comes with a front panel installed. However, the
front panel must be ordered separately to insure
that you select the best solution for your
application. ALTINEX currently offers four front
panel choices: part numbers MT101-103, MT101-
104, MT101-105, and MT101-109.
The MT101-103 is a completely blank front panel
without any microprocessor control; use this panel
when the Multi-Tasker is populated with cards that
require no external control, such as video and
audio distribution and signal conditioning.
For applications in which the MultiTasker will strictly
be controlled with a computer or third-party control
system, use the MT101-104. Although it does not
offer any buttons, it does have the main
microprocessor for the MultiTasker installed on the
inside of the panel, which is required for external
RS-232 control of the MT100-101. In addition, the
MT101-104 panel provides an LED to indicate
"power on" status, and a 9-pin D sub connector for
RS-232 connection from the front of the unit. (This
connector is provided mostly for convenience
during initial setup of the MultiTasker, since the
primary connection would typically be made using
the 9-pin D sub Control connection on the back
panel of the MT100-101).
For applications in which the MultiTasker needs to
be controlled using front panel buttons, select the
MT101-105 with 36 user-programmable buttons, or
MT101-109 with 14 user-programmable buttons;
both also contain a microprocessor. The buttons
offer removable transparent faces, allowing access
to removable labels for easy identification of
programmed functions. Non-volatile memory
protects the programming during power-down.
Programming is accomplished through either the
front or back 9-pin RS-232 port.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION
MT100-101
GENERAL
RS-232
9-pin D connector
(GND, RXD & TXD)
Compatibility
Cards designed for the
Multi-Tasker™ System
Table 1. MT100-101 Electrical
MECHANICAL MT100-101
Weight (without cards) 12lbs. (5.44kg)
Width 17in. (432mm)
Height 3.5in. (89mm)
Depth 12in (305mm)
Available Slots 8
Back Panel Black
T° Operating 10°C-35°C
T° Maximum 50°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calc.) 40,000hrs
Table 2. MT100-101 Mechanical
ELECTRICAL MT100-101
Power Input
100VAC - 240VAC @
50/60Hz
Table 3. MT100-101 Electrical