SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0150-001 MX2406RM 6 - IN, 1 - OUT VGA SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE
SWITCHERS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ................2 GENERAL ...........................................................2 RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES ...............2 INSTALLATION...................................................2 CLEANING ..........................................................2 FCC / CE NOTICE...............................................2 ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER ....................................3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...............................
SWITCHERS PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX4206RM Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MX2406RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. • 1.1 GENERAL • Unauthorized personnel shall not open the unit since there are high-voltage components inside.
SWITCHERS ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER 2 Component Video (Y, R-Y, B-Y), S-Video (Y/C), Composite Video, Table 1. MX2406RM General The MX2406RM is a 6-in 1-out relay switcher designed to allow the non-simultaneous connection of up to six computer video sources to a single monitor or projector. The MX2406RM 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. MECHANICAL MX2406RM Material 0.
SWITCHERS DESCRIPTION OF MX2406RM 4 4
SWITCHERS 4.4 RESET BUTTON This function allows a user to RESET the switcher without unplugging the unit. Press the function key RESET (F3) and hold it for 2 seconds. When you hear a beeping sound, release the key. All of the LED’s will flash simultaneously. The switcher is now reset. All previous defaults, such as power on channel default and other user settings are maintained. The front panel of the MX2406RM provides access to essentially all of the switcher’s capabilities.
SWITCHERS 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 MX2406RM Switcher has 5 V power supply available on pin 8 of the 9-pin “D” connector. This voltage can be used to drive external circuits or as a pull up voltage for open collector type outputs. The total current on this pin should not exceed 150 mA of continuous operation or 500 mA for 5 minutes. 4.
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 MX2406RM 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. MX2406RM PIN No. 2 2 3 3 5 5 Connection IBM-PC 9-pin D to MX2406RM 9-pin D Note: 4, 6, 8 shorted together in IBM side only. The MX2406RM 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 MX2406RM 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 Input 7 through Input 11 [OUT02] ACCESSORIES This will setup each switcher as a different output number.
SWITCHERS 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 • • • • • • • or altered outside of company’s factory in any way so as, in its judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, or that has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. 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.
