Fiber Matrix 6400 Configurable Fiber Optic Digital Matrix Switcher 68-1371-01 Rev.
Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction . ..................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1-2 About the Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher .......................................................................... 1-2 Fiber cable transmission modes .......................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d I/O grouping ............................................................................................................................. 3-17 Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs ......................................................................... 3-19 Using presets . ........................................................................................................................... 3-21 Example 6: Saving a preset ...................................................
Chapter Five • Matrix Software .............................................................................................. 5-1 Matrix Switchers Control Program .................................................................................. 5-2 Installing the software .............................................................................................................. 5-2 Software operation via Ethernet . .........................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Passwords page .......................................................................................................................... 6-8 Email Settings page ................................................................................................................... 6-9 Mail IP Address field ............................................................................................................. 6-9 Domain Name field ..................................................
Appendix B • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories ..................................B-1 Specifications ................................................................................................................................B-2 Part Numbers and Accessories ...........................................................................................B-5 Fiber Matrix switcher part numbers . ......................................................................................B-5 Included parts ......
Table of Contents, cont’d vi Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Table of Contents
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Definitions Features
Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix switcher with user-replaceable singlemode fiber optic I/O boards, multimode fiber optic I/O boards, and serial digital interface (SDI) and high definition serial digital interface (HD-SDI) I/O boards. N The multimode and singlemode fiber optic I/O boards are physically and functionally identical, with the exception of the effective range of transmission.
The Extron proprietary fiber optic signal, generated by equipment such as FOX 500 transmitters, can include video, stereo audio, and transmitter-to-receiver RS-232 serial communications. The video component of the signal can be RGB video, Digital Visual Interface (DVI) video, SDI/HD-SDI video, or low resolution video, depending on the transmitter and receiver.
Introduction, cont’d Fiber cable transmission modes Two versions of Fiber Matrix switcher fiber optic I/O boards are documented in this manual. They are categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode, which defines the effective range of transmission: • Multimode — Long distance, up to 300 m (985') • Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.
Switching flexibility — The switcher provides individually buffered, independent matrix switched outputs. • Tie any input to any or all outputs. • Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously. This allows all displays (outputs) to change from source to source at the same time. Input link detection — In critical environments or unmanned, remote locations, it may be vital to know that sources are active and switching.
Introduction, cont’d • The hot-swappable redundant power supply means zero downtime for the switcher and no loss of functionality should one power supply fail. Should a primary power supply fail, the redundant power supply immediately assumes the load of the failed primary supply. A failed power supply is easily replaceable from the rear at any time—without powering down the matrix, and with no tools required.
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher 2 Chapter Two Installation Setup/Installation Checklist Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Cabling and Features Front Panel Configuration Port
Installation Setup/Installation Checklist Get ready c c Familiarize yourself with the Fiber Matrix switchers. Obtain IP setting information for the Fiber Matrix from the local network administrator. Read Appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”. Configure the Fiber Matrix c Install the desired I/O boards (page 7-4). Perform physical installation c c c c c c If desired, create (page 5-25) and replace button labels (page 7-6). If desired, install the switcher in a rack (below).
Rear Panel Cabling and Features W The Fiber Matrix 6400 fiber optic I/O boards output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. • Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables themselves. • Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.
Installation, cont’d I/O boards The transceiver modules on fiber optic I/O boards and the BNC connectors on SDI/HD-SDI boards are identified as A through H . Each I/O board is identified by the input and output numbers supported by the board position (1 - 8, 9 - 16, and so on). See figure 2-2.
a Fiber optic connectors and LEDs — W This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged. N Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your I/O board. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange jacket.
Installation, cont’d Reset button and LED c Reset button — The Reset button initiates four levels of reset of the matrix switcher. For four different reset levels, press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher. RESET See “Rear Panel Operations” in chapter 3, “Operation”, for details. • Events (mode 3) reset — Hold Reset for 3 seconds, then release it and push it again to toggle events monitoring on and off.
RJ-45 connector wiring The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure 2-4).
Installation, cont’d Power f Primary and Redundant AC power connectors — Plug standard IEC power cords into these connector to connect the switcher to 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power sources. N For the most reliable power, connect the Redundant power cord to either an uninterruptible power source or to a power source that is completely independent from the primary power source.
N This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port’s protocol. This front panel port’s protocol can be changed under SIS command control only. See the Command/Response table for IP-specific SIS commands, in chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, to configure all ports under SIS control. N Both the front panel Configuration port connection and the rear panel Remote port connection can be active at the same time.
Installation, cont’d 2-10 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Installation
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Rear Panel Power Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets
Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons are grouped on the right side of the panel.
Input and output buttons Primary functions Action: Select input or output for tie being created. Indications: Blink: potential tie/untie. Lit: current tie 1 2 3 through 63 64 Secondary functions I/O Grouping Action 1: Input 1 and Output 1: Select I/O Group mode. Action 2/ indication: Assign an input or output to the selected group. Lit: Input or output is assigned to the selected group. Presets Action/ indication: Select a preset in Preset mode.
Operation, cont’d b Output buttons — The output buttons have two primary functions (•) and four secondary functions (❏): • Select output(s). • Identify the selected output(s). ❏ (Output 1 only) With the Input 1 button, select I/O Group mode. See “I/O grouping” on page 3-17. ❏ Select a preset. See “Using presets” on page 3-21. ❏ Mute the output. See “Muting and unmuting outputs” on page 3-23.
d e ❏ In the I/O Group mode, select group 1 and indicate its selection. See “I/O grouping” on page 3-17. ❏ With the Preset, View, and Esc buttons, select Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-27. ❏ Select 9600 baud for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode and indicate its selection. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-27.
Operation, cont’d f Esc button — The Esc button has two primary functions (•) and four secondary functions (❏): • Cancel operations or selections in progress and reset the front panel button indicators. N The Esc button does not reset the current configuration or any presets. • Flashes once to indicate that the escape function has been activated. ❏ In the I/O Group mode, select group 4 and indicate its selection. See “I/O grouping” on page 3-17.
Rear Panel Power Indicators The two power supply modules (primary power supply and redundant power supply, figure 3-3) each have a 2-color LED. REDUNDANT 100-240V 50/60Hz 2A MAX. PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY PRIMARY ANAHEIM, CA 100-240V 50/60Hz 2A MAX. 1 1 Figure 3-3 — Rear panel power supply indicators a Primary and Redundant Power Supply LEDs — Green — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating within normal tolerances.
Operation, cont’d Definitions The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this manual: Tie — An input-to-output connection. Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.) Configuration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties. Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the switcher (also called configuration 0) Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored.
Creating a configuration The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons. Change the current configuration as follows: 1. Press the Esc button to clear any front panel button indications that may be lit. 2. Select the desired input and output(s) by pressing the input and output buttons. Input buttons and output buttons light or blink green to indicate ties. • To indicate potential ties, output buttons blink when an input is selected.
Operation, cont’d Example 1: Creating a set of ties In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration. 1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button flashes once. 2. Select an input: Press and release the Input 5 button.
The current configuration is now input 5 tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8. Input 5 tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8 Input 5 3 4 Output 8 Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of ties In the following example, a new tie is added to the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1. 1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
Operation, cont’d 3. Select the output: Press and release the Output 1 button. Press and release the Output 1 button. The button blinks to indicate that the selected input will be tied to this output. OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C O NT R O L 8 15 16 ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 The Enter button blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change. 4. Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.
Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of ties In the following example, an existing tie is removed from the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2. 1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button flashes once. 2. Select an input: Press and release the Input 5 button.
Operation, cont’d 4. Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination. ENTER The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination. The current configuration is now input 5 tied to output 1, output 3, and output 8.
Example 4: Viewing ties In the following example, the ties in the current configuration are viewed. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1, example 2, and example 3. 1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button flashes once. 2. Select View-only mode: Press and release the View button to enter View-only mode.
Operation, cont’d 3. Select an input: Press and release the Input 5 button. Press and release the Input 5 button. The button lights. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 I N P U T S The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light. OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated. N You can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output.
I/O grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls of the matrix into up to four smaller functional sub-switchers (figure 3-4) and limit tie creation from the front panel only. Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group.
Operation, cont’d Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include: • Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format from being inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format • Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms • Segregating incompatible fiber signals, such as those from a FOX 500 system and those from a FOX HD-SDI system • Isolating video from being displayed on specific output devices for operational
Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button flashes once. 2. Select I/O Group mode: Press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons for approximately 2 seconds and then release the buttons.
Operation, cont’d 4. Assign inputs and outputs: Press and release the input 1 through 4 and output 1 through 4 buttons. Press and release the Input 1 through Input 4 buttons. The selected buttons light. INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 Press and release the Output 1 through Output 4 buttons. The selected buttons light. OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 5. Select an I/O group: Press and release the Preset button to select group 2.
Using presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 64 preset memory addresses. Presets can be saved and recalled from the front panel. The preset locations are assigned to input buttons 1 through 64. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration. N • Presets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless recalled as the current configuration. Presets can be viewed using Extron’s Windows-based control program.
Operation, cont’d 4. Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. The current configuration is now stored in the selected memory location. Press the Enter button to save the preset. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination. The Enter and Preset buttons return to unlit or background illumination. Example 7: Recalling a preset In the following example, a preset is recalled to become the current configuration.
4. Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. The configuration stored in the selected memory location is now the current configuration and can be viewed in the View-only mode (see example 4). Press the Enter button to recall the preset. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The Enter and Preset buttons return to unlit or background illumination. All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.
Operation, cont’d Example 9: Muting and unmuting an output In the following example, several switcher outputs are muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button flashes once. 2. Select View-only mode: Press and release the View button to enter View-only mode. The View button lights. Press the View button.
4. Unmute the outputs:One at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button for approximately 2 seconds until it lights steadily and then the Output 4 button. The output 3 and output 4 signals are unmuted. Unmute outputs one at a time. 3 4 5. 2 seconds 3 The button returns to its previous indication (lit, background illuminated, or unlit) to indicate that the outputs are unmuted. Press and hold the Output 4 button.
Operation, cont’d Performing a system reset from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to the EZXXX} SIS command (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). A system reset clears all ties and presets, all output mutes, and resets all I/O grouping. Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the View button and Esc button while you apply AC power to the switcher. N You must apply power from an unpowered state.
Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate The switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates. The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel. View and configure the switcher’s serial communications settings as follows: 1. Select Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode: Simultaneously press and hold all Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc).
Operation, cont’d Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of resets (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product). The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to access it. See the following table for a summary of the modes. Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or a controller reboot.
Performing soft system resets (resets 3, 4, and 5) Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: 1. Use an Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the rear panel Reset LED and the front panel View and Esc buttons blink once (events reset), twice (system reset), or three times (absolute reset). Press and hold the Reset button. Reset LED flashes once. Events Reset RESET Release, then immediately press and release again.
Operation, cont’d Performing a hard reset (reset 1) The hard reset function restores the switcher to the base firmware that it was shipped with. After a hard reset, events do not automatically start, but user settings and files are restored. Perform a hard reset as follows: N The hard reset restores the factory-installed firmware. The switcher reverts to that factory firmware the next time power is cycled off and on unless a firmware update is performed before the power cycle.
Troubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher. 1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The switcher is receiving power if one of the front panel Power Supply LEDs is lit green. 2. Check to see if one or more outputs are muted. 3. Ensure an active input is selected for output on the switcher. 4. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied. 5. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary. 6.
Operation, cont’d Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-38 and use one for each preset configuration. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs.. N All of the equipment in the following examples is connected through the appropriate fiber optic transmitter or receiver.
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation 3-33 2 1 3 Podium mic 4 Laptop RGB 201 5 Audio CD 6 7 8 18 19 50 49 Title: 51 35 21 22 23 52 36 Demo wallbox #2-2 20 Conf.
Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-6 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Black lines shows one configuration, green lines a second configuration, and red lines a third configuration.
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation 3-35 2 1 3 Podium mic 4 Laptop RGB 201 5 Audio CD 6 7 8 18 19 50 49 Title: 51 35 21 22 23 52 36 Demo wallbox #2-2 20 Conf.
Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 3: Test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-7 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12) and to the various wall boxes.
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation 3-37 2 1 3 Podium mic 4 Laptop RGB 201 5 Audio CD 6 7 8 18 19 50 49 Title: 51 35 21 22 23 52 36 Demo wallbox #2-2 20 Conf.
3-38 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation 34 50 2 18 34 50 33 49 1 17 33 49 51 35 19 3 51 35 19 3 52 36 20 4 52 36 20 4 53 37 21 5 53 37 21 5 54 38 22 6 54 38 22 6 55 39 23 7 55 39 23 7 56 40 24 8 56 40 24 8 57 41 25 9 57 41 25 9 Output destinations 58 42 26 10 58 42 26 10 59 43 27 11 59 43 27 11 Blank configuration worksheet Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines.
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports Ethernet (LAN) Port Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Tables Command/Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands Special Characters
Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial control of the switcher possible. The serial ports are: • The rear panel Remote (RS-232 or RS-422) port, a 9-pin D female connector • The front panel Configuration (RS-232) port, a 2.
Front panel Configuration port N This port is hardwired for RS-232 only. N This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port’s protocol. This front panel port’s protocol can be changed via an SIS command only. See the Command/Response table for IP-Specific SIS commands, later in this chapter, to configure both ports using an SIS command. The optional 9-pin D to 2.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Ethernet (LAN) Port The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communications between the switcher and the controlling device is via telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The TCP port can be changed if necessary, via SIS. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN.
Establishing a connection Establish a network connection to a Fiber Matrix switcher as follows: 1. Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the switcher’s IP address. N If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field. The switcher responds with a copyright message including the date, the name of the product, firmware version, part number, and the current date/time.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Host-to-Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through either serial port and the LAN port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.
Switcher Error Responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, the switcher returns an error response to the host.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Symbol definitions ] } = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) • = Space character E X! X@ X# X$ X% X^ X& X* = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) = Escape key (hex 1B)) = Input number 01 – 64 = Input number (for tie) 00 – 64 (00 = untied) = Output number 01 – 64 = Mute 0 = not muted, 1 = muted = Output re-clocking rate 00 = auto (default) 01 = bypass = Group # (for I/O grouping) 1 through 4 groups (0 = no group) = Global preset # 00 – 64 maximum (00 =
Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Create ties • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$. • The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously. • The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1, 02*02, or 001*001).
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description X#*X%= RteX#*X%] 8*00= Rte08*00 X#= RteX#*X%] Set the re-clocker rate for output X# to X%. Set the re-clocker for output 8 to auto. Show current re-clocker rate X% for output X#.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Save, recall, and directly write presets • If you try to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11. • If a room is not defined (does not exist in the switcher), the matrix switcher responds with the error code E21. • The following characters are invalid in preset names: + - , ` @ = [ ] { } ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Save, recall, and directly write presets (continued) EX*MR} E3MR} X1),X#1,X#2, ... X#n] Class 1,01,02,08,09] Recall room preset X**X(. RmmX*•RprX(] Directly write a room preset E+X**X(PX@*X#!X@*X#%X@*X#$ ...
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response Additional description (switcher to host) View ties, mutes, and presets (continued) View global preset configuration EX&*X#*1VC} X@n•X@n+1•...•X@n+15•Vid] Show preset X&’s configuration. Show the input tied to 16 sequential outputs, starting from output X#. n is the highestnumbered input.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response EX&,X1)NG} E1,Security 1NG} NmgX&,X1)] EX&NG} E2NG} X1)] (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Names Write global preset name Example: Read global preset name Example: Write room name Example: Read room name Write room preset name Example: Security 2] EX*,X1)NR} NmrX*,X1)] E1,Classrm 1NR} Nmr01,Classrm 1] EX*NR} X1)] EX**X(,X1)NP} NmpX**X(,X1)] E1*3,Podium_DVDNP} N
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description EZG} Zpg] Clear all global presets and their names. EX&ZG} EZZ} EZR} EX*ZR} EX**X(ZP} ZpgX&] Zpz] Clear global preset X&. Unmute all outputs. Zpr] Clear all room definitions. ZprX*] EZXXX} EZQQQ} Zpx] Delete room X*. Clear an individual room preset and name. Clear all ties and presets. EfilenameEF} Delfilename] I VX1$XX1%•AX1$XX1%•SX1^1X1^2...
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response Additional description X1(-X2)-X2)] Provide a detailed status of the Ethernet protocol firmware, the controller firmware, and any firmware upgrade. The firmware that is running is marked by an asterisk (*). A caret (^) indicates that the firmware has a bad checksum or an invalid load. ?.?? indicates that firmware is not loaded.
Command/Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands Symbol definitions X3) = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) N The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for IP-Specific SIS commands Command ASCII command Response (switcher to host) Additional description EX3)CN} ECN} E•CN} Ipn•X3)] X3)] Ipn•X3)] “Fiber-Matrix-64-” plus the last EX3@CT} ECT} EX3$CZ} IptX3@] X3#] IpzX3$] E8.
Command/response table for IP-Specific SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description IP setup commands (continued) EX4#X4!,X4$,X4%EM} Set e-mail events for recipient IpeX4#,X4!,X4$,X4%] EI (X4#)72 X4!,0 (X4$),3 (X4%)EM} Example: IpeI*72*0*3] EX4#X4!,X4$EM} Read e-mail events for recipients Set DHCP on or off Read DHCP on/off status Set serial port parameters Read serial port parameters Set serial port mode You must first ha
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d 4-20 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Programmer’s Guide
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button Label Generator Program
Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the Ethernet LAN port or either serial port to provide an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (www.extron.com). Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products disk.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Matrix Software, cont’d Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, ”Operation”) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). The Matrix Switcher Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program, itself. 1.
3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window appears (figure 5-4). Figure 5-4 — Address and password entry a. Examine the Matrix IP Address field in the IP Connection window. The field displays the last Extron IP address entered. If the IP address is correct, proceed to step 3b. If the address is not correct, either click in the Extron IP Address field and enter the IP address or click on the scroll down button ( ) and select from among the recently used addresses. Proceed to step 3b.
Matrix Software, cont’d Figure 5-5 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (blank) 4. • To create a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. To remove a tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can. • To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output. Click on a box that represents an input or output, and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears.
Figure 5-6 — Sample program window (complete) Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Matrix Software 5-7
Matrix Software, cont’d IP Settings/Options window The IP Settings/Options window (click Tools > IP options, figure 5-7) provides a location for viewing and, if connected via either serial port or if logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”, for basic information about IP addresses. None of the fields on this screen can be edited while you are logged on as a user.
Address and Name fields The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix switcher. This value is encoded in the flash memory in the switcher. The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the controlling PC to be used if the matrix switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet. The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the matrix switcher is on the same subnet as the controlling PC when you are subnetting.
Matrix Software, cont’d Date, Time (local), and GMT (offset) fields The Date field displays the current date in the Greenwich Mean Time zone. The Time (local) field displays the current time in the local time zone. The GMT field displays the amount of time, in hours and minutes, that the local time varies from the GMT international time reference. N Rather than the following procedure, your can click the Sync Time to PC button to set the switcher to your computer’s internal time.
N An administrator password must be created before a user password can be created. N The following characters are invalid in passwords: {space} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?. Edit either password field as follows: 1. Click in the desired Password field. The pointer tool becomes a text cursor. 2. Edit the case-sensitive password as desired. 3. Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Password field. 4.
Matrix Software, cont’d Updating firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher’s control board without taking the switcher out of service. Update the switcher firmware as follows: 1. NOTE Visit the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, click the Download tab, and then click the Firmware link (figure 5-8). 1 This sequence is shown for example only. For the Fiber Matrix 6400, the firmware file selected and shown is “Fiber Matrix 6400”.
NOTE This sequence is shown for example only. For the Fiber Matrix 6400, the firmware file selected and shown is “Fiber Matrix 6400”. 4 4 5 Folder where firmware is installed.
Matrix Software, cont’d 7. Connect a Windows-based computer to either switcher serial port or the switcher LAN port. See chapter 2, “Installation”, for more details. 8. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher. See “Using the Matrix Switcher Control software” in this chapter, steps 1 through 4, starting on page 5-4. 9. Click Tools > Update firmware. If you are connected via the LAN port, the Select Files window appears (figure 5-10).
Serial-port-connected firmware upload 10 NOTE This screen is shown for example only. For the Fiber Matrix 6400, the firmware file selected and shown is “Fiber Matrix 6400”. 11 Figure 5-11 — Firmware loading 10. Click Browse. The open file window appears. 11. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file and click Open. The Firmware Loader window returns to the top. N Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19”.
Matrix Software, cont’d 12 13 13 NOTE This sequence is shown for example only. For the Fiber Matrix 6400, the firmware file selected and shown is “Fiber Matrix 6400”. 14 Figure 5-12 — Confirm window 13. If necessary, change the port number in the device port field: • Rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port, enter 1. • Front panel Configuration port, enter 2. Click the OK button. The Firmware Loader reports, “This process could take several minutes. Please wait...
Uploading HTML files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (figure 5-13), accessible via the Tools menu, provides a way to view the contents of the switcher’s file system and upload custom HTML pages to the switcher. 4 7 8 Figure 5-13 — HTML Files List window Upload HTML pages as follows: N The files listed in figure 5-13 are shown for example only and may not be present on your switcher.
Matrix Software, cont’d Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash can The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the Matrix Switchers Control Program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for Fiber Matrix switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software. Executive Mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, except for the view-only mode functions.
Tools menu Assign Device Icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit Device Palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics. Mute-Outputs settings — Displays the Mute Adjust screen, from which you can mute each output.
Matrix Software, cont’d Physical Switcher Layout — Opens the Fiber Matrix 6400 Physical Configuration window (figure 5-15), which displays the I/O board type installed in each slot. The Channels field can be helpful in identifying a specific input or output. In figure 5-15, for example, input 49 is identified as slot 7, input transceiver 1 (7i01). Figure 5-15 — Physical Configuration window Name presets — Allows you to assign a name to each of the 64 memory presets.
Preferences menu Immediate Changes — Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately. Hold/verify Changes — Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Changes – Take button is clicked. Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines (below). Ties as Crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs (figure 5-16). Ties that have been made are indicated as amber or green boxes. Ties that will take effect when you click the Take button are indicated by +.
Matrix Software, cont’d Using Emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer. To use Emulation mode, do the following: 1. Double-click the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder. 2. Choose Emulate, and click OK. 3. Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.
Button-Label Generator Program The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the translucent covers above and below the input and output pushbuttons. You can create labels with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. See chapter 7, “Maintenance and Modifications”, for the procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers.
Matrix Software, cont’d Using the Button-Label Generator software 1. To run the Button-Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button Label Generator > Button Label Generator. The Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-19). Figure 5-19 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window 2. In the Systems selection box, choose the Matrix Switchers 6464 option to match the button label size and quantities for your Fiber Matrix switcher. 3.
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher 6 Chapter Six HTML Operation Opening the Switcher’s Embedded Web Pages Status Tab Configuration Tab File Management Tab Special Characters
HTML Operation The switcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer®. The browser’s display of the switcher’s status or operation has the appearance of web pages. This chapter describes the factory-installed HTML pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten. N If your Ethernet connection to the matrix switcher is unstable, try turning off the proxy server in your Web browser.
7. The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly: a. Does the address include a specific file name, such as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so, the switcher downloads that HTML page. b. Is there a file in the switcher’s memory that is named “index.html”? If so, the switcher downloads “index.html” as the default startup page. c. If neither of the above conditions is true, the switcher downloads the factory-installed default startup page, “nortxe_index.
HTML Operation, cont’d Input Link page You can view the status of each I/O board slot on the Input Link page (figure 6-3). Click the Input Link link to the left of the Status page to download the Input Link page. The Input Link page automatically updates itself every 30 seconds to show the latest status of installed boards, LC connector installation, and input signal presence.
Configuration Tab System Settings page The Fiber Matrix switcher downloads the System Settings page (figure 6-4) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. You can access the Email Settings and Passwords pages by clicking the appropriate link. See appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”, for basic information about IP addresses and subnetting.
HTML Operation, cont’d DHCP radio buttons The DHCP On radio button directs the switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off. Contact the local system administrator to determine if DHCP is appropriate. IP Address field The IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected switcher. This value is encoded in the switcher’s flash memory.
Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (figure 6-5) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 6-5 — Date/Time Settings fields Change the date and time settings as follows: 1. Click the desired variable’s drop box. The adjustable variables are month, day, year, hours, minutes, AM/PM, and (time) zone. A drop-down scroll box appears (the year drop box is selected in figure 6-5). 2.
HTML Operation, cont’d Passwords page Access the Passwords page (figure 6-6) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. Select System Settings Refresh Select Email Settings Select Firmware Upgrade Figure 6-6 — Passwords page The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper-case and lower-case alphanumeric characters.
Email Settings page Access the Email Settings page (figure 6-7) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Settings page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the switcher’s e-mail notification capabilities. For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notification settings, click the Edit button to make the fields available for editing. The button changes to Save. After editing the associated settings with, click the Save button.
HTML Operation, cont’d N The following characters are invalid in a domain name: {space} @ + ~ , = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?. Email Address fields The eight Email Address fields identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the Fiber Matrix switcher e-mails notification of its failure and repair status. Standard e-mail address conventions (nnnnn@xxx.com) apply.
1. Visit the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, select the Fiber Matrix 6400 product category, select the latest firmware installation package (*.exe file) for the switcher, and download the file. Note the folder to which you save the firmware file. 2. Run the executable (*.exe) file to decompress the firmware file. 3. Connect the PC to the Fiber Matrix switcher via the switcher’s LAN port. 4. Access the Fiber Matrix switcher using HTML pages. 5. Click the Configuration tab. 6.
HTML Operation, cont’d File Management Tab File Management page To delete files such as HTML pages from the switcher or to upload your own files to the switcher, click the File Management tab. The switcher downloads the File Management HTML page (figure 6-10). Figure 6-10 — File Management page N The files listed in figure 6-10 are shown for example only and may not be present on your switcher. To delete a file, click the Delete button associated with a file.
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher 7 Chapter Seven Maintenance and Modifications Removing and Installing the I/O Board or Blank Panel Removing and Installing the Power Supply Module Removing and Installing Button Labels
Maintenance and Modifications Removing and Installing the I/O Board or Blank Panel W The Fiber Matrix 6400 fiber optic I/O boards output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. • Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables themselves. • Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.
On the fiber optic I/O boards, locations A through H correspond to the transceiver modules, each of which includes an input and an output. Therefore, locations A through H are numbered from left to right. On the SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards, inputs and outputs are grouped separately, with inputs A through H on the left and outputs A through H on the right. Removing the I/O board or blank panel Remove an I/O board or blank panel as follows: N The I/O boards are hot-swappable.
Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Installing the I/O board or blank panel N The I/O boards are hot-swappable. You do not need to power down the switcher to install an I/O board. Install an I/O board or blank panel as follows: C Do not touch the electronic components or the connectors on the backplane or on the circuit boards without being electrically grounded. Handle circuit boards by their edges only. ESD can damage circuits, even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it. 1.
IN T OU H IN IN T OU T OU G IN H IN IN T OU T OU T OU F IN G IN IN T OU T OU E T OU F IN G IN IN 1-8 LAN 17 - 24 IN D IN IN OU T B IN T RE D IN OU IN T OU T OU T OU A B IN C IN Knurled Knobs D IN T OU T OU T 41 - 48 OU A B IN IN C T OU E OW 49 - 56 A B IN PLY UP RS T OU YP AR IM PR T OU 57 - 64 PLY UP RS AN ND DU E C IN E OW TP T T OU A F OU OU 25 - 32 T OU E T 33 - 40 T OU C T G IN IN
Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Removing and Installing Button Labels Page 7-7 provides strips of blank button labels. If desired, copy them or cut them out, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in the switcher’s input or output buttons’ windows. You can also create labels using the Button-Label Generator software (see chapter 5, “Matrix Software”).
Button label blanks Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Maintenance and Modifications 7-7
Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d 7-8 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Maintenance and Modifications
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher A Appendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Subnetting — A Primer
Ethernet Connection ETHERNET The rear panel Ethernet connector on the Fiber Matrix switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN. LINK ACT Ethernet Link Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure A-1).
4. At the DOS prompt, type ping {IP address} and then press computer returns a display similar to as shown below. Enter . The The line Pinging ... reports the actual numeric IP address, regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name. C:\>ping 192.168.254.254 Pinging 192.168.254.254 with 32 bytes of data: Reply Reply Reply Reply from from from from 192.168.254.254: 192.168.254.254: 192.168.254.254: 192.168.254.
Ethernet Connection, cont’d Telnet tips It is not the intention of this manual to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet; however, some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the Fiber Matrix switcher via Telnet. Open Connect to the Fiber Matrix switcher using the Open command. Once you are connected to the switcher, you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were using the RS-232 link. Connect to the Fiber Matrix switcher as follows: 1.
Set carriage return-line feed Unless commanded otherwise, Telnet transmits a line feed character only (no carriage return) to the connected switcher when you press the Enter key. This is the correct setting for SIS communication with the switcher. The Telnet set crlf command forces Telnet to transmit carriage return and line feed characters when Enter is pressed, but if crlf is set, the SIS link with the switcher does not function properly.
Ethernet Connection, cont’d Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However, some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a subset of a network — a set of IP devices that have portions of their IP addresses in common) is necessary in order to understand the interaction of the Fiber Matrix switcher and the mail server gateway.
Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet, the local device’s IP address is compared to the remote device’s IP address (below). Each address’s octets are compared or not compared, depending on the value in the related subnet mask octet. • If a subnet mask octet contains the value 255, the related octets of the local device’s address and the remote device’s IP address are unmasked. Unmasked octets are compared (indicated by ? in the figure below).
Ethernet Connection, cont’d A-8 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Ethernet Connection
Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher B Appendix B Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications N The Fiber Matrix 6400 I/O boards are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA 21, CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11. Optical specifications Number/type �������������������������������� 8 single mode or 8 multimode fiber optic inputs and outputs per I/O card N Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data.
Video/audio output Number/signal type ��������������������� 8 to 64 fiber optic signals Connectors ������������������������������������� 8 LC connectors per I/O card N Output connects to an Extron FOX 500 Rx receiver or FOX 500 DVI receiver.
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Serial control pin configurations 9-pin female D connector � RS-232: 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND RS-422: 2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx-, 5 = GND, 7 = Rx+, 8 = Tx+ Mini stereo jack ������������������ RS-232: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND Ethernet control port �������������������� 1 RJ-45 female connector Ethernet data rate �������������������������� 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect Ethernet protocol ��������������������������� ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP,
Part Numbers and Accessories Fiber Matrix switcher part numbers The Fiber Matrix is custom-built to your requirements. You will need to specify the the number, type, and transmission mode (for fiber optic boards) of I/O boards desired when you order a unit.
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Optional accessories These items can be ordered separately: Adapters, power supplies, labels Part number MKP 1000 remote keypad Black 60-239-02 White 60-239-03 WT (water-tight) (black) 60-239-52 WT (white) 60-239-53 MCP 1000M (master) 60-298-01 MCP 1000S (slave) 60-298-02 MKP 2000 matrix switcher X-Y remote control panel Black 60-682-02 White 60-682-03 MKP 3000 Black 60-708-02 White 60-708-03 MKP 3000 MAAP Black 60-709-02 White 60-70
Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
Extron USA - West Headquarters +800.633.9876 Inside USA / Canada Only +1.714.491.1500 +1.714.491.1517 FAX Extron USA - East Extron Europe Extron Asia Extron Japan Extron China Extron Middle East +800.633.9876 +800.3987.6673 +800.7339.8766 +81.3.3511.7655 +81.3.3511.7656 FAX +400.883.1568 +971.4.2991800 +971.4.2991880 FAX +1.919.863.1794 +1.919.863.1797 FAX +31.33.453.4040 +31.33.453.4050 FAX +65.6383.4400 +65.6383.
