SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0020-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 0 MX2416RM/MX2414RM 6/(4) - IN, 1 - OUT VGA/MAC SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE
SWITCHERS INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Thank you for purchasing the MX2416RM Switcher. We are sure you will find it a reliable and useful product. PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ................2 GENERAL ...........................................................2 RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES ...............2 INSTALLATION...................................................2 CLEANING ..........................................................2 FCC / CE NOTICE ..........................................
SWITCHERS PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS accessories like rack mount shelf DA1298RM or rack mount ears DA1299RM and cables for optimum setup. • To turn off the main power, be sure to remove the cord from the power outlet. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. • Do not pull the power cord or any cable that is attached to the MX2416RM Switcher.
SWITCHERS ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The MX2416RM is a 6-in 1-out relay switcher designed to allow the non-simultaneous connection of up to six PC or six MAC computer video sources to a single monitor or projector. The MX2416RM is controllable using its built-in front panel, through RS-232, or through contact closures. Contact closure control requires the use of an optional adapter, part # RC5204CC.
SWITCHERS Sync on Green Impedance Frequency Compatibility Typical Video Bandwidth Horizontal Vertical -0.3V pass-through -48dB @ 10 MHz Cross-talk DC Coupling Power External Power Adapter 90-140V/200-240V 12 watts max. Power Consumption Table 3.
SWITCHERS resume input select switching, simply press the desired INPUT. The front panel of the MX2416RM 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. 4.1 SELECT INPUT When buttons 1 through 6 corresponding INPUT will displayed. LED’s on the front light simultaneously to indicate been made. 4.
SWITCHERS 4.6 POWER UP DEFAULT SET This function allows a user to select the channel that will be ON at power up. To select the default channel press the selected channel switch and hold it for approximately 2 seconds until you hear a beeping sound. If the unit is turned off and turned back on, the LED of the selected channel should light. 4.8 POWER SUPPLY The MX2416RM Switcher has 5 V power supply available on pin 8 of the 9-pin “D” connector.
SWITCHERS INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER OPERATION 6 7 7.1 RS-232 CONTROL 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. The MX2416RM Switcher uses a female 9-pin HD connector on its rear panel that allows access to a variety of control capabilities. Step 2. Connect the power cord to the unit and plug it into the power outlet. Step 3.
SWITCHERS If the control system being used is not setup to wait for the [OK] string, it is important to include a 100 milliseconds delay between each command. IBM PIN No. MX2416RM PIN No. 2 2 3 3 5 5 Connection IBM-PC 9-pin D to MX2416RM 9-pin D Note: 4, 6, 8 shorted together in IBM side only. The MX2416RM Switcher is also designed to send feedback commands from the switcher to the control system when the buttons on the front panel of the switcher are pressed.
SWITCHERS [OUTmm] This command sets the switcher to respond to specific output only. The default setting is output 1. [SETxnnmm] x- select input number nn - Minimum input number mm - Maximum input number This command is designed to allow the MX2416RM to program each input to respond to a selected range of input commands. With this configuration the Master unit has ultimate control over slave unit.
SWITCHERS accommodate this need. The pin-outs for this adapter are as follows: 9 pin “D” Male 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 5 Description 1.2K 3.3K 6.8K 12K 22K 51K 0 short Ground 9 pin “D” Female 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Input 1 2 3 4 5 6 NONE More specifically, the output of one switcher is connected to INPUT 6 of the next switcher. Once loop control is enabled these switchers will automatically switch video signals to the output of the second switcher through INPUT 6.
SWITCHERS This will setup each switcher as a different output number.
SWITCHERS CB36100MR 100 feet MAC Male to Female CB36150MR 150 feet MAC Male to Female POWER CABLES PC5301US Power cable for US PC5302US Power cable for U.K. PC5303US Power cable for Australia PC5304US Power cable for Germany FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS No 1 2 3 4 5 Question When I press F1 nothing happens. What is a purpose of this function? What is the LED next to the F1 button used for? When I press the RESET button, the switcher does not respond.
SWITCHERS • • • • • • • • 2. SYNC is less than 1.0 V and more than 0.3 V. Please use the appropriate input voltage 110 VAC or 220 VAC. Please make sure that the proper quality of cables is used. We recommended Altinex made cables for the best results. If a problem shows up after continuous usage at higher voltage, higher temperature, higher humidity, or at other extreme environmental conditions, please correct the problem.
