VGA 4x1 Switcher 500160 [110V], 500161 [220-240V] Installation Guide P/N: 94-000649-A SE-000649-A
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© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide Table of Contents 1. Overview .........................................................................4 1.1. Description........................................................4 1.2. Features 5 2. Technical Specifications ................................................6 3. Installation Procedure ...................................................7 3.1. Parts List ...........................................................7 3.2. Product Overview .........
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide 1. Overview 1.1. Description The VGA 4x1 Switcher allows the user to select any one of up to four (4) VGA (RGBHV) sources for one (1) display via Cat 5e/6 cables for more cost-efficient cabling.
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© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide 2. Technical Specifications Environment Devices Transmission Bandwidth Impedance: Video Connectors DDC Control Remote Power Max Distance: Remote Power Max Distance: VGA Source to Display Switcher may be placed anywhere in between RJ45 Pin Configuration Reverse Polarity Sensitive Use EIA/TIA 568A or 568B straight-through wiring VGA. VESA VP&D 1.0, VIP ver 2.0 and DDC1 PCs, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, plasma screens, DLP projectors.
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© MuxLab Inc. 3.2. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide Product Overview The external connections and diagnostic indicators of the VGA 4x1 Switcher are detailed in the following diagrams. Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the components.
© MuxLab Inc. 3.3. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide Pre-Installation Checklist The VGA 4x1 Switcher works in conjunction with the Active VGA Balun II Kit (500140), the Active VGA Balun II Transmitter (500141), the Active VGA Balun II Receiver (500142), and Balun Power Supply (500144). 1. Verify that you have all the components necessary to install the complete system and determine the final location for each piece of equipment. 2. One (1) Kit (500140) is needed to support the first source.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide 6. Verify that the screen resolution and cable lengths are within MuxLab specifications (see Technical Specifications).
© MuxLab Inc. 3.4. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide Installation Procedure In order to install the VGA 4x1 Switcher, please follow the steps below: 1. Install the VGA 4x1 Switcher in its final location. 2. Connect an Active VGA Balun II Transmitter to each VGA source. If there are any local monitors, connect them to the Local Monitor Output of the associated Active VGA Balun II Transmitter via a VGA cable (not included). 3.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide 7. Connect a Cat 5e/6 (or better) UTP cable between the VGA 4x1 Switcher and the Active VGA Balun II Receiver. 8. The Active VGA Balun II features a gain compensation rotary switch and a potentiometer for equalization. For more information, please refer to the Active VGA Balun II Installation Guide. 9. The factory default setting of the switcher upon power-up is automatic port selection mode.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide 11. In order to control the Switcher via USB, connect the USB cable between the Switcher and the PC. Similarly, to control the Switcher via RS232, connect an RS232 cable (not included) between the Switcher and the PC. Refer to Section 3.6 for the RS232 cable configuration. Note: Connect only a USB cable or an RS232 cable (not both) between the Switcher and the PC. 12. Figure 4 shows a typical configuration.
© MuxLab Inc. 3.5. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide Cascadability In order to distribute from one (1) of up to four (4) VGA sources to more than one (1) display, the VGA 4x1 Switcher may be cascaded with up to three (3) levels of the VGA 1x4 Distribution Hub. In other words, any one of up to four (4) VGA sources may be selected to feed up to sixty-four (64) displays. For illustration purposes, Figure 5 shows one (1) level of cascading for up to four (4) displays.
© MuxLab Inc. 3.6. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide Port Control Operation The VGA 4x1 Switcher features built-in firmware that allows commands from an ASCII terminal to be sent directly to the device via either a USB or RS232 connection (not both simultaneously). If connecting with an RS232 cable, ensure that the cable has the straightthrough configuration shown in Figure 6.
© MuxLab Inc. 3.7. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide Driver Setup When interfacing a MuxLab device with Windows 2000 (or more recent) operating system, a driver setup file will be required. To install the MuxLab Control Center software, insert the USB flash drive into the PC. Plug the USB cable between the device and the PC, and power up the device. The Found New Hardware wizard will open (Figure 7). Select Locate and install driver software.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide A new dialog box will open (Figure 8). Select Browse my computer for driver software. Figure 8: Found New Hardware Dialog Box Another dialog box will open (Figure 9). Click Browse and locate the USB flash drive. Once found, click Next.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide A security window will now appear, indicating that the driver software is unsigned (Figure 10). Select Install this driver software anyway. Figure 10: Windows Security A final window will appear indicating that the software for the driver has been successfully installed (Figure 11). Click Close. You are now ready to launch the MuxLab Control Center software.
© MuxLab Inc. 3.8. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide MuxLab Control Center Software MuxLab provides the user with software for operating the VGA 4x1 Switcher via a PC. Each Switcher has 4 input ports and 1 output port, and the MuxLab Control Center software enables the user to select which input port to feed to the output port. To install the MuxLab Control Center software, insert the USB flash drive into the PC, open the folder, and double click the SC-000015 file.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide they are selected to be fed to the output port. The Configure Device tab deals with naming a Switcher, along with each of its input ports, as well as the COM port on the PC to which the Switcher is connected. Once all hardware has been connected, the user must perform the following three steps: 1. Load a device 2. Configure a device 3. Choose a port selection method for a device 1.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide Automatically loading a device detects the Switcher connected to a PC, as well as the COM port on the PC to which it is connected. To load devices manually, select Devices>Add Device… This loads devices one at a time, and does not automatically detect the COM port on the PC to which the device is connected. This COM port assignment must be completed in the Configure Device tab.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide If a device has been loaded manually, a COM port on the PC must first be selected by clicking the down arrow next to Connect Using. The user can then select a COM port and finalize this choice by clicking on the Apply Changes button. Once this is done, other fields will no longer be grayed out, and the user can proceed to name (or rename) a device and its four input ports. 3.
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© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide 4. Troubleshooting The following table describes some of the problem symptoms, the probable causes and possible solutions. If the information below does not solve the problem, the technical support contact information can be found at the end of this section.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide When contacting your nearest MuxLab dealer or MuxLab Technical Support (+1 514-905-0588), please have the following information ready: • Unit model number. • Cabling layout. Include model of source equipment and display used, cable length and type. • Description of problem. • List of tests performed.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide 5. Appendix A. ASCII Command Set Ensure that the terminal emulation program parameters are set to the following: BAUD Rate: 9600 Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1 Parity: None Flow control: None It should be noted that commands are case sensitive and arguments must be separated by a single space. Characters that are not supported will be rejected by the response: ILLEGAL CHARACTER.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide get {port number} Description: Returns the port or device name Example: get 2 Arguments: port number Number of port in context (1, 2, 3, 4 or 0 for the device name) Response: PORTX: YY..Y or DEVICE: YY..Y X Port number (1, 2, 3, or 4) YY..Y Name (up to 20 characters long) Example: PORT2: Office1 get state Description: Returns current state of device Example: get state Arguments: [none] Response: STATE X PORT Y LINKS Z,Z..
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide get Description: Returns complete device configuration Example: get Arguments: [none] Response: Version V.V.V DEVICE: WW..W PORT1: WW..W PORT2: WW..W PORT3: WW..W PORT4: WW..W STATE X PORT Y LINKS Z,Z..Z WW..W Name (up to 20 characters long) X M for manual, A for automatic Y Port currently selected (1, 2, 3, 4 or 0 when no port is selected) Z,Z..Z Port(s) detecting a link (1, 2, 3, or 4) Example: Version 1.0.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide set {port number} {name} Description: Provides a port or the device with a name Example: set 2 Office1 Arguments: port number Number of port in context (1, 2, 3, 4 or 0 to name the device) name The name (up to 20 characters long) Response: PORTX: YY..Y or DEVICE: YY..Y X Port number (1, 2, 3, or 4) YY..
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© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide 6. Product Warranty Policy Items Under Warranty - Company Policy MuxLab guarantees its products to be free of defects in manufacturing and workmanship for the warranty period from the date of purchase. If this product fails to give satisfactory performance during this warranty period, MuxLab will either repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below.
© MuxLab Inc. VGA 4x1 Switcher Installation Guide Warranty Periods Any product found to be defective within three (3) months of invoice, including one (1) month shelf life, may be returned for replacement by a new unit or a satisfactory repair within one (1) month of receiving any returned product. The customer must provide MuxLab with the serial number and proof of purchase of the defective unit being returned. All R.M.A.
