MULTITASKER® MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0089-005 MT103-103 & MT103-108 1-IN, 6-OUT VGA DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER CARD USER’S GUIDE
MULTITASKER TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS................ 2 GENERAL..........................................................2 HANDLING ........................................................2 CLEANING.........................................................2 FCC NOTICE .....................................................2 ABOUT YOUR MT103-103/108............................... 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................. 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...........................
MULTITASKER PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1.5 FCC NOTICE 1 • Please read this manual carefully before using your MT103-103/108 and keep it handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT103-103/108 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL • • Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or its authorized representatives must perform all service. 1.2 HANDLING • Handle the MT103-103/108 carefully.
MULTITASKER ABOUT YOUR MT103-103/108 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 Specifications are subject to change. See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information. MT103-103/108 1-In, 6-Out VGA Distribution Amplifier FEATURES/DESCRIPTION These 1-In 6-Out VGA DA cards enable a single computer video source to connect to six or more monitors or projectors. The MT103-103 and MT103-108 both support resolutions from VGA through UXGA, and the MT103-103 also supports resolutions through QXGA.
MULTITASKER ELECTRICAL MT103-103/108 Input Video Signals Analog 1.7 Vp-p max. Impedance 75 ohms Input Sync Signal Horizontal, Vertical TTL (+/-) Impedance 10 kohms Output Video Signals Analog 1.7 Vp-p max. Impedance 75 ohms Output Sync Signals Horizontal, Vertical TTL (+/-) Power MT103-103 +6V 520 mA (3.1 W) -6V 250 mA (1.5 W) Total Power 4.6 W MT103-108 +6V 250 Ma (1.5 W) -6V 150 mA (0.9 W) Total Power 2.4 W Table 3.
MULTITASKER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 The MT103-103 and MT103-108 share the same panel features.
MULTITASKER APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP MT103-103: VGA-QXGA with ON/OFF Control MT103-108: VGA-UXGA 400-0089-005 6
MULTITASKER DIAGRAM 2: MT103-103 INTERNAL VIEW EXPANSION OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 INPUT OUT 4 OUT 5 SIGNAL POWER DETECT OUT 6 OUTPUT ON/OFF CONTROL PLUG AND PLAY DIAGRAM 3: MT103-108 INTERNAL VIEW SIGNAL POWER DETECT OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 INPUT OUT 4 OUT 5 PLUG AND PLAY 400-0089-005 OUT 6 7
MULTITASKER INSTALLING YOUR 103-103/108 6 OPERATION Step 1. Turn off power to the MultiTasker system and disconnect from AC power. Step 2. Remove an unused slot (MT200-101) from the enclosure. 7 7.1 RS-232 CONTROL The MT103-103/108 has many advanced remote-control capabilities accessible through standard RS-232 communication. Control may be accomplished through a computer, control system, or any device capable of RS-232 communication. cover Step 3.
MULTITASKER 7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Each command consists of three Function, Card ID, and Unit ID. [ Function , Card ID , Unit ID ] COMMAND ORGANIZATION parts: The RS-232 commands in this section are organized into the following 5 categories: Basic Commands Feedback Control Card Control Card IDs Groups Example: [VERC3U2] VER C3 U2 = Function = Card ID or Group ID = Unit ID (optional for Unit ID 0) For Function, see a detailed explanation under each command description.
MULTITASKER 3. [CnS] FEEDBACK CONTROL This command saves the output on/off status settings. This configuration will be restored after the system is reset or powered off then back on. The next commands are a function of both the card and the front panel and allow flexibility over when and how card information is displayed. Command Format: [CnS] 6.
MULTITASKER 8. [?C] 10. [STA0] This command displays general information about a card and its status. Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) This command disables automatic feedback from the card. The command affects any card with auto-feedback capability, not just the MT103-103/108 card. The default at power on or reset is STA0, OFF. Example: Command Format: [STA0] Command Format: [?Cn] The MT103-103 in slot 4 has Output 1 on and the rest are off.
MULTITASKER 14. [ON] Command Format: [ONmCnP] MT103-103 ONLY m = Output number (m =# from 1 to 6) This command enables one or more outputs of a single card or group of cards. If there is an expansion card attached to the MT103-103, the expansion card must be controlled separately. n = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) SINGLE CARD There is an MT103-103 in slot 2 (C2) and another MT103-103 in slot 4 (C4).
MULTITASKER 16. […P] – Path GROUP OF CARDS This command will set the path for the output, but it is not active until the switch command, [SW], is executed. Commands ending in "P" are not executed immediately. The path for outputs on multiple cards or the same card can be loaded. See examples in ON and OFF commands. Command Format: [OFFmGk] This command disables output “m” of group “k” without affecting any other outputs. If “m” is blank, all outputs are turned off.
MULTITASKER 18. [RSI] 21. [SID+] This command resets the card IDs in the system. After sending this command, each card ID in the system will match the slot number of the card. If the card is moved to another slot, its ID number will be the new slot number. This command sets the card ID of all the cards in a system to their slot number plus the offset value.
MULTITASKER 25. [RMG] GROUP COMMANDS Group commands allow several cards with the same functions to be controlled simultaneously with a single command. Up to 8 groups (G1-G8) may be defined. These commands apply to all cards, not only the MT103-103/108. This command deletes one or all groups. 23. [WR] Remove all cards from G52 by sending [RMG5]. The system will return the following feedback: Command Format: [RMGk] Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8, * for all) Example: This command adds cards to a group.
MULTITASKER 7.3. SUMMARY OF COMMANDS Group Commands Basic Commands 23) [WR] Add card(s) to a group 1) [VER] Display firmware version 24) [RMC] Remove card(s) from group 2) [C] Display card status 25) [RMG] Delete group 3) [CnS] Save card settings 26) [RD] Display group members 4) [TEST] Test internal memory ICs 7.
MULTITASKER 7.4.2 USING MENU MODE 7.4.3 MENU TYPES Do NOT press any keys except those relating to the current menu. If you press the ENTER key after entering a letter or digit, the original list of systems will be displayed. 1. In the Terminal Window, press the ENTER key on the keyboard. 3. The system checks all MultiTaskers on the RS-232 bus and displays a list of available systems. Example: Enter the ID number of the desired system.
MULTITASKER 1. Select THIS CARD for Menu Mode. MT103-103/108 EXPANDED MENUS Follow the keystrokes below to select Input 3 as the source input. 1. CONTROL: THIS CARD 1: SELECT (Card/Group for Control) Enter 1 04 1 1 0 ESC ESC 2: SAVE (Card Settings) 3: CLEAR (Set to Defaults) 4: ON/OFF (Turn Outputs On/Off) 2: SETUP List available systems Select unit ID 1 Select MT103-103 in slot 4 Select CONTROL Menu Select Card/Group Select Select This Card (C4) Return to CONTROL Menu Return to the MAIN Menu 1.
MULTITASKER 8 Cause 3: We have carefully tested and found no problems in the supplied MT103-103/108; however, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: Cable connections to destination are incorrect. Solution: Make sure that cables are connected properly. Also, make sure that the continuity and wiring are good. If there is still no display present, see Cause 4. Cause 4: The display has a problem. Solution: Make sure that the display is powered.
