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MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0226-003
MT105-110/MT105-111
8/16-IN, 8-OUT SYNC MATRIX SWITCHER
CARDS FOR MULTI-TASKER
USER’S GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS...............3
GENERAL..........................................................3
INSTALLATION..................................................3
CLEANING.........................................................3
FCC /CE NOTICE..............................................3
ABOUT YOUR MT105-110/111.............................4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................4
DESCRIPTION OF MT105-110/111......................5
APPLICATION DIAGRAM.....................................6
INSTALLING YOUR MT105-110/111....................8
OPERATION ........................................................8
RS-232 CONTROL.............................................8
DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS .......................8
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS. ..........................13
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............................13
ALTINEX POLICY ..............................................14
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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using your
MT105-110/111. Keep this manual handy for future
reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your MT105-110/111 and to prevent
fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully
and heed all warnings.
1.1 GENERAL
• Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.
1.2 INSTALLATION
• To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this
unit to rain or moisture. Do not place the
MT105-110/111 in direct sunlight, near
heaters or heat radiating appliances, or near
any liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke,
or steam can harm internal components.
• Handle the MT105-110/111 carefully.
Dropping or jarring can damage the card.
• Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
MT105-110/111.
• Insert the card carefully into the slots of the
Multi-Tasker™ without bending any edges.
• This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
• Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
1.3 CLEANING
• Clean only the connector area with a dry
cloth. Never use strong detergents or
solvents, such as alcohol or thinner. Do not
use a wet cloth or water to clean the card. Do
not clean or touch any component or PCB.
1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE
• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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ABOUT YOUR MT105-110/111 2
MT105-110/MT105-101
8/16-in 8-out Sync Matrix Switcher
Cards
The MT105-110/111 16-in/8-in, 8-out Sync Matrix
Switcher card is designed for use in the MultiTasker enclosure to allow the routing of computer
and broadcast video in audio/visual presentation
systems. When installed in the enclosure (MT100-
100), this card enables 16 composite video sources
to be connected and switched to eight different
display or recording devices. Inputs are selected via
easy-to-use ASCII commands from a control system
or computer connected to the RS-232 port of a
Multi-Tasker™ enclosure.
Multiple MT105-110/111 cards can be installed in
the enclosure to provide additional functionality. For
example, two cards can be used to handle the two
components of an RGBHV signal (HSync and
VSync. When using these cards to switch RGBHV
format signals, it is possible to adapt the 5 BNC
connectors to a VGA-type, 15-pin HD connector
using ALTINEX adapter cables, such as part #
MS8102CA
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
Inputs
External Input Connectors 8/16 BNC Female
Outputs
Output Connector 8 BNC Female
Compatibility
Using 1 Card
Using 2 Cards H+V Sync
Table 1. MT105-110/111 General
MECHANICAL MT105-110/111
Enclosure Slots Required Three
Weight 1.0 lb (0.45 kg)
Connector Panel Black
T° Operating 10°C-50°C
T° Maximum 75°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calc.) 40,000 hrs
Table 2. MT105-110/111 Mechanical
ELECTRICAL MT105-110/111
Input Signals
Impedance 10K Ohms
Analog/TTL 1.5 – 5V max.
Output Signals
Impedance 22 Ohms
MT105-110/111
8/16
8
Composite Sync
Power
Power from
MT100-100
MT105-110 450mA 380mA 5 watts
MT105-111 200mA 150mA 2.1 watts
Table 3. MT105-110/111 Electrical
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Consumption
Power
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DESCRIPTION OF MT105-110/111 4
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5
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Block Diagrams: Internal View of MT105-110/111
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INSTALLING YOUR MT105-110/111 6
Step 1. Slide the MT105-110/111 into an available
slot in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure in
order to connect to the bus. Make sure
that the MT105-110/111 card fits into
place. Secure the card to the MultiTasker™ by tightening the retainer
screws located on the top and bottom of
the MT105-110/111 card.
Step 2. Connect a coaxial cable from the video
source to the input connector of the
MT105-110/111. Connect the output
connectors of the MT105-110/111 to the
display devices through a coaxial cable
Step 3. Starting from the left, identify the slot
number where the MT105-110/111 card is
plugged into the Enclosure and note that
it for RS-232 control.
OPERATION 7
7.1 RS-232 CONTROL
When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the
MT105-110/111 has many advanced remote
control capabilities, which are accessible
through standard RS-232 communication. The
actual controlling can be accomplished through
a computer control system or any other device
capable of sending RS-232 commands.
Commands such as [ON], [OFF], and [IO] that
end in "S" will be saved into memory.
Commands not ending in "S" will still be
executed but will not be restored when the
system is reset (power off & power on again).
7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
Each command consists of three parts: function,
card ID, and unit ID. [Function, Card ID, Unit ID
Example:
[VERC3U2]
VER = function
C3 = Card ID
U2 = Unit ID
For function, see a detailed explanation under
each command description.
Card ID is an assigned value from 1 to 19 (1 to
8 or 1 to 2 depending on which enclosure is
being used); based on which slot the card is put
in. Card ID 0 (C0) is used for the controller (see
user’s guide for the MT100-100). Changing the
position of a card will significantly affect the
commands recorded on software definitions or a
third party control system.
Unit ID has a value from 0 to 9. Unit ID 0 should
be used for single unit operation. If the Unit ID is
set to 0, then each command can be used
without Ui (use command [SETU0]; see user’s
guide for the MT100-100).
7.1.1 RS-232 INTERFACE
The RS-232 commands for the MT105-110/111
are in a simple ASCII character format
1. Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the
command.
2. Use uppercase letters for all commands.
After processing a command, an OK or ER
string will be returned as feedback if "F" is
included at the end of a command string or if the
unit ID is zero.
Example:
[VERC3]: for unit ID zero
[VERC3Ui]: for unit ID other than zero
[VERC3]: equivalent to [VERC3U0]
1. [VER]
This command displays the software version
and card type for the MT105-110/111 card
Command Format: [VERCnUi
Cn = card ID (n = slot # from 1 to 19)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) (refer to the
MT100-100 user’s guide for explanation
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Example:
If one MT105-110/111 card is in slot #2 of unit
3:
When sending command [VERC2U3], the MultiTasker™ Enclosure will return feedback as
MT105-111 690-0126-011.
2. [C]
This command displays the status of the card
and connections of the Matrix Switcher.
Command Format: [CnUi]
Cn = card ID (n = a slot # from 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
Ui = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100
user’s guide for explanation)
Example:
If one MT105-110/111 card is in slot #2 of unit 3
with output 1, 2 and 3 ON:
When sending command [C2U3], feedback will
be returned as:
Input8 is connected to Output5 and Output5 is
disabled
Input7 is connected to Output6 and Output6 is
disabled
Input10 is connected to Output7 and Output7 is
disabled
Input16 is connected to Output8 and Output8 is
disabled
Note: If there is no card in slot #2 of unit
3,sending the [C2U3] command will not return
any feedback.
ERROR CODES
ER01: CPU Error
This type of error indicates that the CPU is not
working properly.
ER02: I²C Communication Error
This means that the communication between
the MT105-110/(111) card and its serial device
has failed.
Config:16X8
In1 Out1 ON
In2 Out2 ON
In1 Out3 ON
In2 Out4 OFF
In8 Out5 OFF
In7 Out6 OFF
In10 Out7 OFF
In16 Out8 OFF
Description of Feedback:
Input1 is connected to Output1 and Output1 is
enabled
Input2 is connected to Output2 and Output2 is
enabled
Input1 is connected to Output3 and Output3 is
enabled
Input2 is connected to Output4 and Output4 is
disabled
ER03: RS485 Communication Error
This type of error is a communication error
between the MT105-110/(111) card and the
controller of the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure.
[CiS]
This command saves card status such as
ON/OFF, IN/OUT connection as default settings
3. [IO]
This command will connect input x with output y,
but the user needs to use the [ON] command to
enable this output.
Command Format: [IxOyCnUi]
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Ix = select input x (x is # from 1 to 16)
Oy = connect to output y (y is # from 1 to 8)
Cn = card ID number (n is # from 1 to 19) (1 to 8
for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
Ui = unit ID, i is # from 0 to 9). (Refer to MT100-
100 user’s guide to set Unit ID).
S = saves command to memory
Example:
To connect input 4 to output 2 (card 2 of unit 3),
use the [I4O2C2U3] command.
[ImO*…]. This command connect input m to all
outputs.
4. [ON]
This command enables one or more outputs of
a single card or a group of cards
[ONmCnUiS]: for a single card
This command enables output “m” without
affecting any other outputs.
Default when plugged in = ALL OFF
m = Output number (m = 1 to 8)
n = Card ID number (n = 1 to 19) (1 to 8 for
MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
i = Unit ID number (i = 0 to 9)
S = saves command to memory
Example:
1) [ON12C5U3]: Turns ON only output 1 and 2
of the MT105-110/(111) card located in slot
#5 of the MT100-100 Enclosure with unit
ID3.
2) [ON3C5U3]: Turns ON only output 3 of the
MT105-110/(111) card located in slot #5 of
the MT100-100 Enclosure with unit ID3.
After the [ON12C5U3] and [ON3C5U3]
commands have been executed, output 1, 2
and 3 will be ON.
[ONmGkUiS]: for a group of cards
This command enables output "m" for each card
in group "k" of unit "i".
m = card output (m = # from 1-8)
k = group number (k = # from 1-9)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
S = saves command to memory
Example:
1. [ON1G5U1]: Turns ON output 1 for each
card in group5 of unit 1.
2. [ONG5U1]: Turns ON all outputs for each
card in group5 of unit 1.
[ON…..P]: sets path
This command will set the path for the output,
but it is not active until the switch command is
executed ( [SW] ). Commands ending in "P" are
not executed immediately. The path for outputs
on multiple cards or the same card can be
loaded.
Command Format: [ONmCnUiP]
m = Output number (m =1 to 8)
n = card ID No. (n = a slot # from 1 to 19) (1 to 8
for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
P = path
Example:
If 2 cards are at slot 6 and 7 of unit 3:
To enable output 1 and 2 of card 6 and output 3
and 4 of card 7 simultaneously, use the
following commands:
[ON12C6U3P]
[ON34C7U3P]
[SW]
If "F" is included use the [ONmCnUiPF]
command or the [ONmCnUiFP] command.
3) [ONC5U3]: Turns ON all outputs of the card.
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[ON…..F]: feedback
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string or if the unit ID is zero.
Example:
[ON1C2U3F]: if path is not set
[ON1C2U3PF]: if path is set
5. [OFF]
This command disables one or more outputs of
a single card or a group of cards.
[OFFmCnUiS]: for a single card
This command disables output “m” without
affecting any other outputs.
m = output number (m = 1 to 8)
n = card ID No. (n = slot # from 1 to 19) (1 to 8
for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
I = Unit ID number (i = 0 to 9)
m = card output (m = # from 1-8)
k = group number (k = # from 1-9) (1 to 8 for
MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
S = saves command to memory
Example:
1. [OFF1G5U1]: Turns OFF output 1 for each
card in group5 of unit 1.
2. [OFFG5U1]: Turns OFF all outputs for each
card in group5 of unit 1.
[OFF…..P]: sets path
This command will set the path for the output,
but it is not active until the switch command is
executed ([SW]). Commands ending in "P" are
not executed immediately. The path for outputs
on multiple cards or the same card can be
loaded.
Command Format: [OFFmCnUiP]
S = saves command to memory
[OFFCnUi]: Turns OFF all outputs of the card
Example:
1) If card 5 of unit 3 has output 1, 2 and 3 ON:
a) [OFF1C5U3]: Turns OFF output 1 while
output 2 and 3 remain ON.
b) [OFF23C5]: Turns OFF output 2 and 3.
2) If card 5 of unit 3 has output 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7 and 8 ON:
a) [OFFC5U3]: Turns OFF all outputs, which is
equivalent to [OFF12345678C5U3].
[OFFmGkUiS]: for a group of cards
This command disables output "m" for each
card in group "k" of unit "i".
Command Format: [OFFmCnUiP]
m = output number (m =1 to 8)
n = card ID No. (n = a slot # from 1 to 19) (1 to 8
for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
P = path
Example:
If 2 cards are at slot 6 and 7 of unit 3:
To enable output 1 and 2 of card 6 and output 3
and 4 of card 7 simultaneously, use the
following commands:
OFF12C6U3P]
[OFF34C7U3P]
[SW]
If "F" is included use the [OFFmCnUiPF]
command or the [OFFmCnUiFP] command.
[OFF…..F]: feedback
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string or if the unit ID is zero.
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Example:
[OFF1C2U3F]: if path is not set
[OFF1C2U3PF]: if path is set
6. [SW] – Switch
The switch command immediately connects
inputs and outputs, which were previously set
with the path command on this card or any other
cards in the MT100-100.
Example:
[ON12C6U3P]
[ON34C7U3P]
[SW]
The system will return feedback as OK if the
unit ID is zero.
7. [WR]
This command groups multiple cards in the
MT100-100 Enclosure. Each unit contains a
maximum of nine groups.
Command Format: [WRCn…GkUi]
n = card ID No. (n = slot # from 1 to 19) (1 to 8
for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106
[CLRCnUi]: for a single card
n = Card ID number (n = 1 to 19) (1 to 8 for
MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
Ui = Unit ID number (i = 0 to 9)
Note that all outputs will be connected to input1.
[CLRGkUi]: for a group of cards
Gk = group number (k = # from 1-9)
Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
a) To clear group #1, send the [CLRG1U1]
command. This command clears the members
for the specified group only.
b) To clear all groups of unit 1, send the
[CLRG[U1] command.
OK or ER will be returned as feedback if "F" is
included at the end of a command string or if the
unit ID is zero.
9. [G]
This command is used to request group data.
With the command, the user can identify which
input or output of a particular group is on.
k = group number (k = # from 1-9)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
To group card #1, 2, and 3 as group 5 of unit
#1, send the [WRC1C2C3G5U1] command.
After executing this command, card 1, 2, and 3
will be grouped as group 5 of unit 1.
OK or ER will be returned as feedback if "F" is
included at the end of a command string or if the
unit ID is zero.
8. [CLR]
This command clears the members for a single
group or for all nine groups.
Command Format: [GkUi]
Gk = group number (k = # from 1-9)
Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
If group 1 has DA Cards with output 1, 2 and 3
on, while group 2 has SW Cards with input 2 on:
1) [G1]: will return feedback as [On123G1].
2) [G2]: will return feedback as [On2G2].
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10. [RD]
This command displays the members in each
group.
Command Format: [RDGkUi]
k = group number (k = # from 1-9)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
member = C1 - C19 (card 1 to 19) (1 to 8 for
MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
Example:
To read member data for group 5 of unit 1, send
the [RDG5U1] command. The system will return
feedback as C1C2C3 G5U1
11. [HELP]
This command displays all available commands
for RS-232 control.
7.3.SUMMARY OF COMMANDS.
1) [VER]: Receives software version
2) [C]: Receives status of the card
3) [IO]: Connects the input to the output
4) [ON]: Turns on one or more outputs for a
single card or a group of cards
5) [OFF]: Turns off one or more outputs for
a single card or a group of cards
6) [SW]: Switch (outputs the preloaded
buffer)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8
We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied MT105-110/(111);
however, we would like to offer suggestions for the
following:
NO DISPLAY
Cause 1: The source has a problem.
Solution: Check the source and make sure, that
there is a signal present and all
source connections are correct. If the
source is working and there is still no
display, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: The card input is not selected.
Solution: Select the card input. See RS-232
accessible commands in section 7.If
no display is present see Cause 3.
Cause 3: Cable connections to the destination
are incorrect.
Solution 1: Make sure that cables are connected
properly. Also, make sure that the
continuity and wiring are good. If there
is still no display present, see Cause
4.
Cause 4: The display has a problem.
Solution 1: Make sure that the display is powered.
If there is still no display, call
ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300.
7) [WR]: Groups multiple cards
8) [CLR]: Clears members of a single group
or all groups
9) [G]: Requests group data
10) [RD]: Displays the members in each
group.
11) [HELP]: Displays all commands
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ALTINEX POLICY 9
9.0 LIMITED WARRANTY / RETURN POLICY
Please see the Altinex website at www.altinex.com
for details on warranty and return policy.
9.1 CONTACT INFORMATION
ALTINEX, INC.
592 Apollo Street
Brea, CA 92821 USA
TEL: 714-990-2300
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: solutions@altinex.com
FAX: 714-990-3303
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