Page 2 - SWITCHER; TABLE OF CONTENTS
SWITCHER 400-0378-004 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ................ 2 GENERAL .......................................................... 2 INSTALLATION.................................................. 2 CLEANING......................................................... 2 FC...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS
SWITCHER 400-0378-004 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your SW1956CT Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your SW1956CT and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read them c...
Page 4 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Inputs
SWITCHER 400-0378-004 3 ABOUT YOUR SW1956CT 2 SW1956CT 2-In, 1 Out Twisted Pair Auto-Switcher The SW1956CT is a 2-In, 1-Out Twisted Pair Auto-Switcher. The SW1956CT switches automatically upon signal detection, but may also be controlled manually. The SW1956CT is designed to switch ALTINEX Twisted P...
Page 5 - Mechanical
SWITCHER 400-0378-004 4 MECHANICAL SW1956CT Material 0.100 in Al Finish Gray Height 3.000 in ( 76 mm) Width 4.380 in (111 mm) Depth 1.000 in ( 25mm) Weight 0.40 lb (0.18 kg) Ship Weight 2.00 lb (0.91 kg) T ° Operating 10 ° C-35 ° C T ° Maximum 50 ° C Humidity 90 % non-condensing MTBF (calculations) ...
Page 6 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Page 7 - APPLICATION DIAGRAMS; DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP; ALTINEX includes a remote control switch with the
SWITCHER 400-0378-004 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP DA1931CT SW1956CT DA1930CT DA1930CT ALTINEX includes a remote control switch with the SW1956CT. The remote switch has a 6 ft cable and may used to control the switcher manually. When the remote control switch is connected to the...
Page 8 - DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW
SWITCHER 400-0378-004 7 DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW INPUT2 9 VDC, 500 mA 2.5 mm SUPPLY POWER INPUT1 CLOUSURE CONTACT DETECT SIGNAL INPUT2 INPUT1 PAIR TWISTED RJ-45 TWISTED RJ-45 PAIR OUTPUT
Page 9 - OPERATION; MANUAL SWITCH MODE
SWITCHER 400-0378-004 8 INSTALLING YOUR SW1956CT 6 Step 1. Connect the ALTINEX power adapter that is supplied with the unit to the power port. CAUTION: The POWER port and the INPUT SELECT port use the same connector type. Make sure the power adapter is connected to the POWER port. Step 2. The POWER ...
Page 10 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; POWER LED IS OFF; will not auto-switch; The source has a problem.
SWITCHER 400-0378-004 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied SW1956CT unit. However, we would like to offer the following suggestions: 8.1 POWER LED IS OFF Cause 1: The power adapter is installed wrong. Solution 1: Make sure the adapter output i...
Page 11 - Cable connections are incorrect.; ALTINEX POLICIES; Please see the ALTINEX website at; CONTACT INFORMATION
SWITCHER 400-0378-004 10 Solution 3: Bypass the switcher and connect the output of the transmitter directly to the input of the receiver. If the display is good, then call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300. If there is still no display, see Cause 4. Cause 4: Cable connections are incorrect. Solution: Make s...