User Manual BX-3044 BX-3084 BX-3088 BX Series Matrix Switching Systems
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Before You Use the System 1、Read manual——Carefully read the manual before you use the system. 2、Installation environment——The system should be installed indoor only. Install either on a sturdy rack or desk in a well-ventilated place. 3、Lightning——Unplug the power cord during lightning or after a prolonged period of non-use to avoid damage to the equipment.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Table of Contents 1.0 Matrix System Overview…………………………………….……………………………...4 1.0.1 BX Matrix System……………………………………………………………………...4 1.0.2 BX Matrix System Packing…………………………………………………….............4 2.0 BX Matrix Host Installation………………………………………………………………...5 3.0 BX Matrix System Categories……………………………………………………................6 4.0 Matrix System Front and Rear Panels………………………………………………………6 4.0.1 BX-3044 Front and Rear Panels....................................................
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 9.0 BX Matrix System Technical Parameters…………………………………………………26 10.0 Common Problems and Solutions……………………………………………………….
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 1.0 Matrix System Overview 1.0.1 BX Matrix System The BX Matrix switcher is a high performance switching equipment for video frequencies. It is used for multiple input/output cross switchingof video signals. It provides independent RGBHV component input/output terminals. Each RGBHV component signal is transmitted separately and switched separately, thereby minimizing signal attenuation and ensuring high definition graphics signal output.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Power Cord BX Matrix Test and Application Software CD User Manual Green Terminal(M) Quantity BX-3044 2 Pcs BX-3084 2 Pcs BX-3088 2 Pcs 2.0 BX Matrix Host Installation The BX Series Matrix Host has a black metallic housing. It can be placed on a sturdy desk or installed on a 19-in rack.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 3.0 BX Matrix System Categories The BX Series Matrix has following models to meet different requirements of different users: Technical Parameters Video Input Jack Video Output Jack RS-485 Port RS-232 Port Model BX-3044 4 4 √ √ BX-3084 8 4 √ √ BX-3088 8 8 √ √ 4.0 Matrix System Front and Rear Panels 4.0.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 4.0.2 BX-3084 Front and Rear Panels Figure 4-3 BX-3084 Front Panel Figure 4-4 BX-3084 Rear Panel 4.0.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Figure 4-6 BX-3088 Rear Panel 5.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 5.0.1 Input/Output ports Referring to the different models, the video signal input/output jacks are formed by the 4th row and 8th row BNC female connectors. The BX-3088 video signal input/output jack channels are numbered from left to right as NO.1 to NO.8 (in two rows). The connectors are indicated from upper to lower as R, G, B, H, and V signal terminals. Refer to the drawing on the housing for other types of connectors.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Figure 5-4 BX Matrix and Computer Connection 5.0.3 Remote Control and Settings The BX matrix provides standard RS-232 and RS-485 serial communication ports. Aside from using the front panel keys for switching operation, you are also permitted to use the RS-232 and RS-485 serial communication ports for remote operation. It also supports RS-485 serial control. 5.0.3.1 RS-232 Communication Port and Connection The RS-232 port is a 9-pin female connector.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Figurem 5-5 Figure 5-5（a） 11
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Figure 5-6 Note: The Matrix RS-232 port is defined as DCE. 5.0.3.2 RS-485 Communication Port You can use the RS-485 port to control more than one BX product.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 5.0.3.3 On/Off Switches Figure 5-8 A. DIP SW-8:RS-232/RS-485 switches ON/OFF ON:RS-232 Enables Single System or RS-485 Serial Master OFF:RS-485 Enables RS-485 Serial Slave B. DIP sw-6/7:RS-485 Terminator ON/OFF ON:Terminator ON OFF:Terminator OFF C. DIP sw 1 to 5 Setting（address setting） The ID number determines the position of a Matrix system.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual ID Address （Decimal） Software ID Address （Hexadecimal） On/Off （Binary） On/Off Switching Positions SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 0 00 00000 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 1 01 00001 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 2 02 00010 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 3 03 00011 OFF OFF OFF ON ON 4 04 00100 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 5 05 00101 OFF OFF ON OFF ON 6 06 00110 OFF OFF ON ON OFF 7 07 00111 OFF OFF ON ON ON 8 08 01000 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 9 09
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 5.0.3.4 BX Matrix System and Control System Connection A. If your PC provides RS-232，please follow connection as shown in Figure 5-9 below: Figure 5-9 NOTE: 1. RS-232 connection refer to previous Figure for operation； 2. RS-232 or RS-485 baud rates: 9600bps, no odd or even calibration address，8bit data transmission address，1bit stop address（96，N，8，1）； 3. Serial connection between Matrix RS-485 as follows: TX（+） TX（+） TX（-） TX（-） RX（+） RX（+） RX（-） RX（-） 4.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual B. If your PC provides RS-485，please follow conection as shown in Figure 5-10 below: Figure 5-10 NOTE: 1. RS-485 baud rate: 9600bps, no odd or even calibration address，8bit data transmission address，1bit stop address（96，N，8，1）； 2. Connect your PC RS-485 port to the Matrix RS-485 port as follows: TX（+） TX（+） TX（-） TX（-） RX（+） RX（+） RX（-） RX（-） 3. Serial connection between Matrix RS-485 ports as shown below: TX（+） TX（+） TX（-） TX（-） RX（+） RX（+） RX（-） RX（-） 4.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 6.0 Matrix System Control Panel Operation 6.0.1 Input/Output Switching Key Operating Mode Fast video switching of the Matrix systems can be done by pressing keys on the front panel (refer to the “Front Panel Key Pressing Instructions” for detail key pressing). Operation methods as follows: “Output Channel＂+“Input Channel＂ Description: “Output Channel＂ The “OUT Row 1-8” keys on the front panel represent output channels 1 to 8 for connection to peripheral display.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Part Function Key 7 RCL Functions The “Retrieve Key” retrieves the saved input/output corresponding relations. ---Example: First press the “RCL” key, then press the previously saved output channel key to retrieve the saved input/output status and implement this status switching. 6.0.3 Operation Examples Examle 1: Synchronously switch the NO. 1 video signal to the NO. 3 and 4 output channels. Key LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Key LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO.1 key of the output channel for 2 seconds and then enter the input channel when the red 0 on LCD begins to flicker. 2. Press the NO.4 key of the input channel for 2 seconds for selection of NO.4 channel for input and NO.1 channel for output. Enter the output channel when LCD shows input channel “4” at NO.1 channel on IN row. 3. Press the NO.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Key LCD Display Operation 7. Press the NO.6 key of the output cahnnel for 2 seconds and then enter the input channel when the red 0 on LCD begins to flicker. 8. Press the NO.4 key of the input channel for 2 seconds for selection of the NO.4 channel for input and the NO.1, 3, 5 and 6 channels for output. NO.1, 3 and 5 channels on LCD all show “4”on IN row. 7.0 Matrix Application Software 7.0.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Figure 7-1 《AV Matrix》Control Software Usage Interface Scroll on the left lower corner to view contents as shown below. 7.0.2.1 Main Operation Interface Features Refer to the window menu above, the interface blue area shows crossing matrix of output ports 01-08 and input ports of 01-08. On the lower right hand corner, you can select either “Video” for signal input switching or “Disconnect”to close all output ports.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Second way: Step 1: First select the “Output”number keys 02, 03 and 05 to the right, and select the “Input” number key 01 to the bottom. Afterwards, press consecutively the previously selected “Output” number keys 02, 03 and 05 (or you can press the “Deselect all output” key). This way, you have selected “Input” 01 and “Output” 02, 03 and 05 switching. Step 2: First select the “Output” number key 06 to the right, and select the “Input” number key 03 to the bottom.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Step 2: Press the “Disconnect” key; Step 3: Press the previously-pressed output number keys 03, 05 and 06 (or press the “Deselect all output”key) to complete the operation. The final results will be as shown in Figure 8-3 below: Figure 8-3 7.0.2.3 Select all output、DeSelect all output Switching Function Usage （1）Select all output Function Description: You can use this function to select one port for input and all output ports for output.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 7.0.2.5 Memory Function Usage Function Description: To store and retrieve. Store Functin Description: The Store Function saves all the present input/output switching relations to any Locations from #1 to #8 you desired. A specific example of the Store Function is described below: Stores all the present input/output switching relations to Location #1.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Figure 7-4（a） Figure 7-4（b） Function Description: Linking Methods: In “ Figure 7-4（b）; in “ ” select either COM1 port or COM2 port as shown in ” select 9600 for signal transmission as shown in Figure 7-4（a） 7.0.2.8 Exit Function Applications Function Description: To exit the operating software. 7.0.2.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual 9.0 BX Matrix System Technical Parameters Model BX-3088 BX-3084 BX-3044 Technical Parameters Video Frequency Enhancement Band Width 0dB 250MHz (-3dB)，Full Load Maximum Transmission Delay 20nS(±1nS) Switching Speed 60nS(Longest Time) RGBHV，RGBS，RGsB，RsGsBs，Composite Video Signal Type Video Input Connector 8 BNC Female Connectors Signal Strength 1Vp-p Y Composite Video,0.7Vp-p RGB(Computer Signal)；0.3Vp-p R-Y & B-Y Composite Video Min./Max.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual Model BX-3088 BX-3084 BX-3044 Technical Parameters Temperature Storage, Operating Temp.: -40℃~+85℃ Humidity Storage, Operating Humidity:10%~90% Housing Measurements: 485(L)X286(W)X140mm(H) Product Weight Median Failure Interval 6000g 30，000 Hours Warranty 1 year warranty, lifetime protection 10.0 Common Problems and Solutions 1.
BX Matrix Switching Systems—User Manual (3) Check if the output port number is the same as the controlled port number. (4) If none of the above circumstances happen, it could be internal failure of the product itself. You must send for repair by qualified technical engineers. 7. What to do if the power LED is not on, LCD has no display and no response in operation? Answer: Check if the equipment power input is in good contact. 8.
