Page 2 - SWITCHERS; INTRODUCTION; Thank you for purchasing the; TABLE OF CONTENTS
SWITCHERS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MX2216RM 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 MX2216RM Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are toensure the long life of your MX2216RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read themcarefully and he...
Page 4 - ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER
SWITCHERS 3 cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. Operation of this equipment ina residential area is likely to cause harmfulinterference in which case the user will berequired to correct the interference at his ownexpense. • Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approv...
Page 5 - Output Sync Signal; DESCRIPTION OF
SWITCHERS 4 Output Sync Signal Composite Sync TTL(+/-), Analog 0.3-1.0V Sync on Green -0.3V Impedance pass-through Frequency Compatibility Horizontal 15-200 kHz Vertical 30-190 Hz Typical Video Bandwidth 400 MHz Cross-talk -48dB @ 10 MHz Coupling DC Power External Power Adapter 90-140V/200-240V (sel...
Page 6 - AUTO SWITCH MODE BUTTON
SWITCHERS 5 The front panel of the MX2216RM provides access to essentially all of the switcher’s capabilities. Inaddition to standard switching functions, the unit hascontrol and switching functions that could be veryuseful in a variety of special applications. 4.1 SELECT INPUT When buttons 1 throug...
Page 7 - In addition to forward connection, the; APPLICATION DIAGRAM; . Make sure that the power input is set to; If you experience any problems, please call
SWITCHERS 6 In addition to forward connection, the MX2216RM can be connected in a reverse direction. In thisconfiguration one video source is selectively sent toeach of the video monitors. This capability isreferred to as bi-directional switching. In thisconfiguration only one display device can beo...
Page 8 - OPERATION; Figure 1
SWITCHERS 7 OPERATION 7 7.1 RS-232 CONTROL The MX2216RM Switcher uses a female 9-pin HD connector on its rear panel that allows access to avariety of control capabilities. PIN No. PIN Designation 1 No connection 2 RS-232 Transmit 3 RS-232 Receive 4 No connection 5 Ground 6 Multiple Switcher LoopCont...
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SWITCHERS 8 The MX2216RM Switcher is also designed to send feedback commands from the switcher to thecontrol system when the buttons on the front panelof the switcher are pressed. The Feedback codes are as follows: Key pressed Description Feedback Code 1 Input Select [INP1] 2 Input Select [INP2] 3 I...
Page 10 - MANUAL LOOP CONTROL
SWITCHERS 9 With this configuration, the master unit has ultimatecontrol over the slave unit. 7.4 CONTACT CLOSURE (ONE WIRE ANALOG)CONTROL The one-wire control is an alternative to a multi-wire contact closure control. This control pin allowsyou to select different channels based on the DCvoltage le...
Page 11 - Figure 5
SWITCHERS 10 The loop control pin has an internal 100k resistor to+5volts. This limits the number of switchers loopedto a maximum of 10 switchers that are daisychained together using this method. More specifically, the output of one switcher isconnected to INPUT 6 of the next switcher. Onceloop cont...
Page 12 - ACCESSORIES; RACK MOUNTING ACCESSORIES; FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS; Question
SWITCHERS 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 units side byside DA1299RM Rack mount kit for single unit. CONTROL CABLES RC5204CC Analog to contact Closure Adapter 6 ft RC5...
Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SWITCHERS 12 Switcher beusedoutside ofthe UnitedStates? supply, enabling it to be usedthroughout the world. Pleasemake sure to have the voltagesetting in the correct positionand please make sure to usethe proper adapter cable forthe country where it will beused. Adapter cables forseveral countries a...
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...