Page 2 - SWITCHERS; INTRODUCTION; Thank you for purchasing the; TABLE OF CONTENTS; DESCRIPTION OF
SWITCHERS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MX2206RM Switcher. We are sure you will find it a reliable and usefulproduct. Superior performance for the right price backed bysolid technical and customer support is what wehave to offer. The product you are holding in your hands isdesigned usi...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS
SWITCHERS 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX2206RM Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are toensure the long life of your MX2206RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read themcarefully and he...
Page 4 - ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER
SWITCHERS 3 ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER 2 The MX2206RM is a 6-in 1-out solid rate RGBS switcher with auto-switching and Sync DelaySwitching capabilities. It can be controlled using itsbuilt-in front panel, through RS-232, or through theuse of contact closures. Contact closure controlrequires the use of an o...
Page 5 - Frequency Compatibility
SWITCHERS 4 Impedance 22 Ohms Frequency Compatibility Typical Video Bandwidth 200 MHz Horizontal 15-200 kHz Vertical 20-190 Hz Cross-talk -48dB @10 MHz Coupling DC Power External Power Adapter 90-140V/200-240V Power Consumption 20 watts max. Table 3. MX2206RM Electrical DESCRIPTION OF MX2206RM 4
Page 6 - SYNC DELAY
SWITCHERS 5 4.1 FRONT PANEL The front panel of the MX2206RM provides access to essentially all of the switcher’s capabilities. Inaddition to standard switching functions, the unithas control and switching functions that could bevery useful in a variety of special applications. 4.2 SELECT INPUT When ...
Page 7 - The; APPLICATION DIAGRAM
SWITCHERS 6 a 9-pin “D” connector. The output can switch from0V to approximately 5.0V. The output impedanceof this pin is 100 Ohms and it can sink or sourceup to 5 mA of current. By using this output,several switchers can operate in gang mode. Todo this, the analog output of the master switcher(pin ...
Page 8 - INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER; PIN
SWITCHERS 7 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 Step 1 . Make sure that the power input is set to the proper AC voltage in your country. Anincorrect setting can result in unit damagenot covered by warranty. Step 2. Connect the power cord to the unit andplug it into the power outlet. Step 3. Connect the cable...
Page 9 - nn
SWITCHERS 8 IBM PIN No. MX2206RM PIN No. 2 2 3 3 5 5 Connection of IBM-PC 9-pin D to MX2206RM 9-pin D. Note: 4, 6, 8 shorted together in IBM side only. Port setting preferences for the control system orcomputer being used to control the switcher shouldbe set as follows: BAUD RATE (Bits per second) 2...
Page 10 - CONTROL
SWITCHERS 9 This command is designed to allow the MX2206RM Switcher to program each of the inputs to respondto a selected range of input commands. For example, if command [SET10104] is issued,then the following commands will select only Input1: [I01O01], [I02O01], [I03O01], [I04O01]. In otherwords a...
Page 11 - MANUAL LOOP CONTROL
SWITCHERS 10 The following voltages apply for selecting therequired channel: Input number min. (V) nom. (V) max. (V) 1 0.35 0.55 0.75 2 1.07 1.27 1.47 3 1.80 2.00 2.20 4 2.52 2.72 2.92 5 3.25 3.45 3.65 6 3.97 4.17 4.37 These voltage levels can be set using analogoutputs from different control system...
Page 12 - ACCESSORIES; RACK MOUNTING ACCESSORIES; FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SWITCHERS 11 [I02O02] Select input number 8 [I03O02] Select input number 9 [I04O02] Select input number 10 [I05O02] Select input number 11 ACCESSORIES 8 Model No. DescriptionTABLE MOUNT HARDWARE TM1276 Table Mount bracket for 2U ½ Rack-Wide RACK MOUNTING ACCESSORIES DA1298RM Rack mount shelf for two...
Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SWITCHERS 12 respond? 6 How do Icontrolseveralswitcherswith oneRS-232card in acontrolsystem? You can control multipleswitchers with one card at thistime. The unit does have IDcodes and can bedifferentiated by the controlsystem. Call Altinex if thisrequirement is important foryour system. 7 Can I use...
Page 14 - ALTINEX POLICY; LIMITED WARRANTY
SWITCHERS 13 ALTINEX POLICY 11 11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY Altinex warrants that its products and cables arefree from defects in materials under normal useand service. This warranty is limited to repairing atcompany’s factory any part or parts of the product,which upon company’s examination shall disclose...