CROSSPOINT TECHNOLOGIES MS-400 SERIES Operating Manual

MS-400x Matrix Switch

Operating Manual

CPT-006-1410

Rev H

CrossPoint Technologies, Inc.

3 Foshay Road

Dudley, MA 01571

860-935-0284

CAGE: 3XJY8

Revision

Date

Summary of Changes

Original Issue

Jan 6, 2006

Added MS4001-4x4-LB-MW-P

June 19, 2006

Added MS-4001-32x32-HF, Ethernet

April 9, 2010

Added MS-4000-8x32-LB-FO, MS-4000-16x32-LB-FO, MS-400032x8-LB-FI, MS-4000-32x16-LB-FI

April 16, 2010

Added MS-4001-32x32-HF, Modifications to Firmware v1.9 to Added MS-4001-32x32-HF Addendum.

Sept 24, 2010

Added MS-4000-8x8-LB-FO Addendum. Added MS-4000-8x8-LBFI Addendum.

August 28,

2012

Changing specs for Addendums regarding LB3 and Ethernet additions. Added MS-4001-16X6-XB-FO addendum.

October 15,

2012

Removed Maximum Input Signal Spec from L Band Units. Added 1dB Compression Point of 0dBm Min.

October 3,

2016

Added Ethernet port and Ethernet functionality to the MS-4001-12X6-KU-FO Switch section.

Revision History

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CrossPoint Technologies, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. CrossPoint Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

General Before operating this product, you must review all related documentation for familiarization with safety markings and instructions.

Safety Symbols and definitions

Operating Manual symbol. The product will be marked with this symbol when it

is necessary to refer to the Operating Manual.

Electrical Hazard Warning. The product will be marked with this symbol when

hazardous conditions such as high voltages could exist.

Protective Earth Ground. The product will be marked with this symbol at the location

of the earth ground terminal.

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WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if not correctly

performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly

performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION Always use the three-prong AC power cords supplied with this product. Failure to

ensure adequate grounding may cause product damage. When adapting to foreign AC mains connectors, a grounded line cord must be selected.

WARNING The mains plug shall be inserted only in a socket outlet provided with a protected

earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To

prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.

WARNING Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has been properly grounded

through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a socket outlet provided with protective earth contact.

WARNING There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause personal

injury. Be extremely careful. Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by trained service personnel

WARNING Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside or outside the

instrument, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal can result in personal injury.

WARNING If this instrument is used in a manner not specified by CrossPoint Technologies,

the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.

CAUTION When removing a power supply drawer while the system is powered by the

alternate drawer (hot-swapping), the power switch must be turned to its Off (“O”) position before removing the thumbscrews to release the power supply drawer. Withdrawing a power supply while powered can damage the equipment.

CAUTION When inserting a power supply drawer while the system is powered by the

alternate drawer (hot-swapping), the power switch on the replacement power

supply must be turned to its Off (“O”) position before inserting the power supply drawer. Inserting a power supply with its switch On (“1”) can damage the

equipment.

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Warranty

This CrossPoint Technologies product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, CrossPoint Technologies will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by CrossPoint Technologies. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to CrossPoint Technologies and CrossPoint Technologies shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to CrossPoint Technologies from another country.

CrossPoint Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by CrossPoint Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument. CrossPoint Technologies does not warrant that the operation of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. CROSSPOINT TECHNOLOGIES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.

CROSSPOINT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Applicability ........................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Terminology ....................................................................................................................... 1

2 Controls and Indicators ............................................................................................................. 2

2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 2

2.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................ 3

3 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 3

3.1 Connections ...................................................................................................................... 3

3.1.1 AC Power ................................................................................................................... 3

3.1.2 Serial Port .................................................................................................................. 3

3.2 RS-422 Remote Control Operation ................................................................................... 4

4 Front Panel Operation .............................................................................................................. 6

4.1 Remote and Local Modes ................................................................................................. 6

4.2 Setting Switches ................................................................................................................ 6

4.3 Using the Menus ............................................................................................................... 7

4.4 LCD screens and Menus ................................................................................................... 7

4.4.1 Menu Tree .................................................................................................................. 7

4.4.2 Startup Splash ............................................................................................................ 8

4.4.3 Connection Screen..................................................................................................... 8

4.4.4 Remote/Local Control ................................................................................................ 9

4.4.5 Status ......................................................................................................................... 9

4.4.6 Maintenance & Setup ............................................................................................... 16

4.4.7 Set Defaults.............................................................................................................. 20

5 Remote Control ...................................................................................................................... 21

5.1 Interfaces......................................................................................................................... 21

5.2 Protocol ........................................................................................................................... 21

5.2.1 Summary .................................................................................................................. 22

5.2.2 Detailed Command and Status Formats .................................................................. 22

Appendix ........................................................................................................................................ 32

A. MS-4000-16x16-LB3-FO..................................................................................................... 33

B. MS-4000-16x16-LB3-FI ...................................................................................................... 38

C. MS -4000-32x32-IF-FO ........................................................................................................ 43

D. MS -4000-32x32-IF-FI.......................................................................................................... 49

E. MS-4001-10x6-XB-FO ........................................................................................................ 55

F. MS-4001-12x6-KU-FO............................................................................................................ 60

G. MS-4001-4x4-LB-MW-P ..................................................................................................... 65

H. MS-4001-32x32-HF ............................................................................................................ 70

I. MS-4000-8x32-LB-FO ............................................................................................................ 93

J. MS-4000-16x32-LB-FO .......................................................................................................... 99

K. MS-4000-32x8-LB-FI ........................................................................................................ 105

L. MS-4000-32x16-LB-FI .......................................................................................................... 111

M. MS-4000-8x8-LB3-FO....................................................................................................... 117

N. MS-4000-8x8-LB-FI .......................................................................................................... 120

O. MS-4001-16x6-XB-FO ...................................................................................................... 123

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1 Introduction

CrossPoint Technologies Model MS-400x Matrix Switches are available in a variety of input/output configurations. The operation and remote control interfaces are identical for all devices. The MS4000 series are solid state switches. The MS-4001 use mechanical RF relays as their switching element. The chassis size varies with the complement of switches installed. Frequency range is customer specified.

1.1 Applicability

This manual covers a family of Matrix Switches. The following models are included in this manual:

MS-4000-16x16-LB3-FO MS-4000-16x16-LB3-FI MS-4000-32x32-IF-FO MS-4000-32x32-IF-FI MS-4001-10x6-XB-FO MS-4001-12x6-KU-FO MS-4001-4x4-LB-MW-P MS-4001-32x32-HF MS-4000-8x32-LB-FO MS-4000-16x32-LB-FO MS-4000-32x8-LB-FI MS-4000-32x16-LB-FI MS-4000-8X8-LB3-FO MS-4000-8X8-LB3-FI MS-4001-16X6-XB-FO

Detailed specifications and additional information specific to each model are found in the Appendix.

Other models are available for different frequency ranges or for different numbers of channels. The MS-400x can be optimized to your application.

1.2 Terminology

Matrix switches are specified in one of two ways. If the matrix is designed as “full fan out”, each

input can be routed to all its outputs simultaneously. Each output has only one input at a time. If

the matrix is “full fan in”, each output can sum all inputs simultaneously. Each input can only be

assigned to a single output at a time. These matrix configurations exhibit a “one to many” (fan out) or “many to one” (fan in)

characteristic. The internal configuration of these two architectures are often a mirror image of one another.

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UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

LCD

FLT PS

4 6

9 810

Callout

Name

Description

POWER Indicator & Power switch

Illuminated green when power is on. Turns Red if a power supply problem is detected. Two LED’s are present when there are redundant power supplies.

FAULT Indicator

Illuminated Red when any fault is detected in any chassis. This is a summary alarm indication

UP and DOWN

Used to cycle through the list of available inputs or outputs when in an Edit mode. Scrolls through Menu items when in MENU mode Incrementing/Decrementing rolls over/under at the extremes

IN and OUT

Press IN or OUT to enter the Edit mode, and change a switch connection.

Numeric keys

Enter matrix port numbers directly using these keys.

OFF key

Used to disconnect an output. This key can be used in Edit mode. Press Enter to accept the OFF (disconnect) condition.

ENTer key

Accept the current input or output, exit the Edit mode and return to the next higher menu level.

ESCape key

Cancel the current Edit session and return to the next higher menu level. No changes occur to matrix state.

MENU key

Move from the normal display to the various configuration and status menus.

LCD Display

For local status and control.

2 Controls and Indicators

2.1 Front Panel

There may be different front panel heights, but the layout of the controls is always the same. The 1RU Matrix Controller front panel is shown here. All the indicators and controls are identified and explained below. More details on how to use these controls may be found in Section 4.

Figure 1 : Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

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2.2 Rear Panel

Rear panels are customized to the different matrix configurations. Specific drawings found in the

Appendix for each model that identify the connector reference numbers (“J numbers”).

3 Installation

The Matrix Switch mounts in a standard EIA rack. Internal fans provide cooling from side to side. Standard rack mounting will allow adequate clearance for the air vents on the sides. The unit does not require empty rack space above or below.

3.1 Connections

3.1.1 AC Power

The Matrix is provided with a standard detachable US AC line cord. However, the internal power supplies have universal voltage capability (220/110 VAC). Plug the equipment into an AC source of either 110 or 220 VAC.

3.1.2 Serial Port

The serial port is a dual purpose connector located on the rear of the Matrix. The connector is labeled CTRL. It provides RS-232 format signals as well as RS-422 signals. The chassis connector is a common 9 pin male D connector.

3.1.2.1 RS-232 Operation

RS-232 is recommended for cable lengths up to 50 feet between the computer and the matrix. Longer links can be accommodated reliably, but may require experimenting with slower baud rates, lower loss cable and better shielding.

The link can operate at four baud rates between 2400 and 19200 bits per second. The baud rate is selected by the front panel menus. The other communication parameters are fixed at 8 bit words, no parity and 1 stop bit. Set your remote computer interface to the same settings. Factory default is 19200 baud.

The serial interface does not support hardware or software flow control. Commands and responses are relatively short and flow control is not normally required. The command/response method assures that the host computer can sense if the Matrix is unable to accept more characters.

The RS-232 interface is pin compatible with standard PC serial ports, which use RS-574 pin

assignments. To control the system from a PC, a “null Modem” cable is required. A Null Modem

adapter can be used with a “straight through” cable, or a custom cable can be wired, following the

diagram below.

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9 pin female D connector

RS-232

Applicability

RS-485

Applicability

Circuit Function

Direction 1 X

TxDataB

Output 2 X

Receive Data

Input 3 X

Transmit Data

Output 4

RxDataB

Input 5 X

(Shield)

Gnd 6 X

TxDataA

Output 7

unused

9 X

RxDataA

Input

Figure 2 : PC to Matrix Chassis – RS-232

The Serial port connector (CTRL) pin assignments are:

3.2 RS-422 Remote Control Operation

RS-422 operation allows data communication over cables of up to 4,000 feet. Use RS-422 when the remote computer must be located far from the matrix chassis, or when ambient electronic noise levels are very high. The RS-422 standard uses balanced differential signaling, for significantly more reliable communication than RS-232. The drivers and receivers are RS-485 compliant, which makes them suitable for direct interface to full duplex RS-485 systems as well.

The link can operate at four baud rates between 2400 and 19200 bits per second. The other communication parameters are fixed at 8 bit words, no parity and 1 stop bit. Set your remote computer interface to the same settings. For long runs, a termination might be required to assure reliable communication at high baud rates. If you experience data integrity problems (parity errors, garbled data) try slower baud rates. If slower baud rates help, then try the faster rates with a 120 ohm terminating resistor across the receive data pins (RXA and RXB). Terminate each pair at its receiver. The terminations can be installed inside the back shells of the cable connectors. The

actual resistance value may be adjusted to match the cable’s characteristic impedance. A value of

120 ohms is typical for twisted shielded pairs. The serial interface does not support hardware or software flow control. Commands and

responses are relatively short and flow control is not normally required. The command/response method assures that the host computer can sense if the Matrix is unable to accept more characters.

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9 pin female D connector

Computer RS-485 Connector

TXB

TXA

RXB

RXA

Gnd

TXB

TXA

RXB

RXA

The interface requires 2 twisted pairs of wires between the communicating devices. Shielding is recommended over the two pairs. For best performance and safety, do not ground the shield at both ends. Leave one end of the shield unconnected. If each pair is individually shielded, ground the shield at its source end (driven end) and leave it floating at its receiving end.

The suggested drawing below is for the RS-422 interface using 2 twisted shielded pairs. The computer side does not show pin numbers, as there are many forms of RS-422 connectors available. Notice the individual shields are grounded at opposite ends, and there is no ground continuity between the two devices (the two shields are assumed isolated from each other). In long runs, this serves to protect both devices from carrying ground currents, especially in the event of a power line fault in either device. If your cable has individual shields that are in intimate contact with each other, it may not be possible to avoid ground current flow down the cable shield.

Figure 3 : Computer to Matrix RS-422 Wiring

A standard PC RS-232 port can be transformed to balanced operation using an “RS-232 to RS- 422” or “RS-232 to RS-485” adapter device. These devices are available from a variety of

sources. Some can be powered directly from the RS-232 handshake signals available at the PC connector. This type is recommended, as it does not require a separate power supply or transformer for operation.

Suggested sources for these adapters are B&B Electronics (www.bb-elec.com or 815-433-5100) and Black Box Network Services (www.blackbox.com or 877-877-2269).

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4 Front Panel Operation

When all connections have been made, power up the Matrix. The matrix will power on in Local mode, so the front panel is enabled. After displaying the model number, and initializing itself, the matrix will set itself to the connection paths that existed when it was powered down.

The following sections discuss general operations. Detailed operating sequences appear after the general discussion

4.1 Remote and Local Modes

Manual operation is permitted whenever the matrix is in Local mode. The front panel can always be used to view the state of the matrix. But to make changes, the matrix must be placed into Local mode.

The remote computer can place the matrix in Remote mode, thereby disabling changes from the front panel. However, the matrix can be returned to Local mode using its front panel menus. The remote computer can also place the matrix into Local Lockout state. In Local Lockout state, the front panel is disabled and cannot be used. The remote computer must release the matrix from Local Lockout state before front panel control can occur. To allow recovery if the remote computer fails, the matrix can be power cycled. It will always release the Local Lockout and revert to Local state at power up. The matrix paths will be interrupted during this power cycle operation.

4.2 Setting Switches

To change the matrix connection in a fan in switch, first select the Input that is to be sent to a different output, by pressing the IN key. To change the matrix connection in a fan out switch, first select the Output that will have a new input assigned to it, by pressing the OUT key.

Pressing IN/OUT will change the LCD display to an edit mode. A blinking cursor will appear to indicate the Matrix is waiting for data. Use the numeric keys to specify the desired port, or use the UP and DOWN keys to increment/decrement through the available port numbers. When the display shows the desired port, press ENTer to confirm the choice. Pressing ESC will cancel the edit. At this point, no change has yet occurred to any connections.

Now press OUT for a fan in switch, or press IN for a fan out switch. The appropriate field will change to edit mode, with the blinking cursor. The text message for this field includes the notation SEL to indicate that this field is the one that actually makes RF changes. Changes made here are going to affect the actual paths through the switches. Use the OFF key to break the RF connection, or enter 0 as the selection. When the display shows the desired port, press ENTer to confirm the choice. Pressing ESC will cancel the edit. The new RF connections are established at this time.

As digits are entered, they scroll left, to the maximum number of digits allowed for the matrix. If an

incorrect digit is typed, follow it by correct digits, allowing the erroneous digit to “fall out” of the left

of the display area. Leading zeroes may be entered to flush erroneous digits. The ENT key accepts only the digits actually displayed. An entry of “0” is the same as pressing the OFF key

When the ENT key is pressed, the Matrix verifies that the number entered by the operator is within the valid range of the matrix. If the operator enters a number that is out of range for the

matrix (e.g. typing in “9” for a 8x8 matrix), the operation is aborted, and the LCD displays the

previous selection. No change occurs in the RF path. If the number is accepted, the change is

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made to the RF path, and the display is updated. Any leading zeroes are removed and the cursor disappears

4.3 Using the Menus

The menu system provides screens for configuring certain internal parameters, such as serial interface baud rates. It also provides status information regarding internal fault monitoring. There are screens to restore the matrix to its default settings. Menus are multi-level hierarchies. The operator chooses a level and moves to the next lower level until the specific items are reached

The normal display is the Connection screen, showing the state of the RF matrix. Press the MENU key to change to the first menu heading. Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through the headings. Press ENT to move down into the multi-level menus. Press ESC to return to the next higher menu level.

Once a specific parameter is reached, the parameter can be changed by using the UP/DN keys to see the various options. When the desired value is displayed, press ENT to make that the current value of the parameter. Press ESC to abort, and return to the next higher level.

Certain parameters require that the matrix be reset. The reset operation occurs automatically, without powering off the matrix. The LCD will show “Resetting” followed by the normal initialization screen. The RF connection will be restored, typically without actually being broken. The reset operation occurs whenever a communication parameter is changed (RS-232, RS-422 or Ethernet)

4.4 LCD screens and Menus

4.4.1 Menu Tree

Startup Splash Connection Screen Remote/Local Mode BITE Status Power Supply status Internal communication status Maintenance & Setup Serial Options RS232/RS422 Interface Selection Baud Rate Ethernet DHCP enable Static IP address set or DHCP address readback Port Static Net Mask MAC (Hardware) address readback System Network ID readback

Software Version

Set Defaults

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FLT PS

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

IN : 1 SEL OUT 1 LCL Status : OK

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

4.4.2 Startup Splash

The splash screen is visible for 3 seconds after power on or reset. If gives the model number of the controller…

4.4.3 Connection Screen

Screen then goes to the Connection screen. This screen is visible whenever the user has not entered the Menu system. Connections can be changed from this screen if the Matrix is in Local (LCL) mode. Connections are restored to the state they were in at power down.

This screen can be accessed by pressing the ESC key several times in any other menus. The system will back out of menus until it reaches this display.

The sequence of keystrokes to make a connection will differ for Fan In vs. Fan Out switches. Fan Out switches allow each output to be connected to only a single input at a time, while allowing any input to be connected to multiple outputs simultaneously. Conversely, a Fan In matrix allows an input to be connected to a single output at a time, while an output can receive signals from many inputs simultaneously. The LCD display cannot easily show the multiple connections. Therefore, Fan Out switches are controlled by first specifying an output, and then selecting an input to route to that output. Fan In switches operate by first selecting an input and then selecting its single destination at an output.

The display above is from the 32x32-FO. The Output is noted as “SEL OUT” to reinforce the idea that the Output is being changed when a new selection is entered.

Begin by pressing the OUT key. The channel number can be entered using the numeric keys or by the UP/DN keys to scroll. Press ENT when complete. Pressing OFF will turn the RF path off completely. Entering an Input value of 0 will also turn the output OFF. After ENT is pressed, the blinking cursor will disappear, indicating that the connection has been made. If a number is entered that is out of range, the screen will revert to the previous Input, and no change in connection will occur. Pressing ESC will exit the Edit mode without making any changes.

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Control : Local ENT: Edit ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Control : Local ENT: Select ESC: Quit

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

4.4.4 Remote/Local Control

From the connection screen, pressing MENU will bring up the first Menu heading. Scroll through the top level items using the UP/DN keys. Press ENT to step into a selection and view the current setting. Press ENT again to step into the list of choices. Choices are viewed by scrolling UP/DN. Press ENT to select a new parameter value. Press ESC to back up one level in the menu and abandon any changes. The first MENU screen will look like this:

The Matrix is in Local mode unless the remote computer has taken over the matrix. If the screen

shows “Remote”, front panel control is disabled. (Matrix settings can be viewed but not changed).

When the system is in Remote mode, control can be acquired by pressing ENT to step into this menu item. Press UP or DN until the screen shows Local, as in the picture below. The bottom line instruct the operator to press ENT to confirm this change to Local mode. Pressing ESC will abandon the change, and back up one level to the top menu list.

The system may also be in Local Lockout mode. In this mode, the remote computer has absolute control. This menu item cannot be used to regain control from a Local Lockout condition. The remote computer must place the Matrix into either Remote or Local modes or power must be cycled to release a Local Lockout.

4.4.5 Status

The next top level Menu item, “Status”, displays details from the built in test circuits. This example

shows a Fault reported. The Red FLT lamp will be lit at all times when any fault is detected. If the problem is a power supply, the PS LED will be lit. Switches with redundant power supplies will have two LED’s for this purpose. Press ENT to drop down and view details.

While in these menus, the screen is not updated dynamically. Changes to any fault status information are displayed once for that screen. To see the effect of changes, you must navigate out of that screen and re-enter to refresh the screen data.

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Status: Fault ENT: Details ESC: Quit

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

12V supply : Pass ESC: Quit

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

System Status : Fault ENT : Select ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

RS422 COM : Fault ENT: Details ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Com Status F00 B02 C00 A00 ENT: Back ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Use the UP/DN buttons to scroll through the various power supply voltages. A sample display is shown below:

After scrolling through all the power supplies, the screen will show the internal communication status. This screen is as shown below. The message is “OK” if there are no faults.

Press Enter to see more details. The first screen is the internal RS422/485 communication state.

If a fault is present, there is an option to see details. Press Enter to get the next screen

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Message

Fault board 1 – PSA 5,12, -5V

Fault board 2 – PSB 5, 2, -5V

F00

F01

Not communicating

F02

Not communicating

F03

Not communicating

Message

Fault board 1 – PSA 5,15V

Fault board 2 – PSB 5, 5V

Fault board 3 – PSA 28V, PSB 28V

F00

F01

Not communicating

F02

Not communicating

F03

Not communicating

F04

Not communicating

F05

Not communicating

F06

Not communicating

F07

Not communicating

Message

Backplane Controller 1

Backplane Controller 2 (MS-4000-32x32 only)

B00

B01

Not communicating

B02

Not communicating

B03

Not communicating

Message

Detector Backplane 1

Detector Backplane 2 (MS-4000-32x32 only)

D00

D01

Not communicating

D02

Not communicating

D03

Not communicating

These two fields show the communication between the master CPU and several other boards.

The “F00” field is the Fault boards (power supply monitors). “F00” is the normal condition with no

communication problems. If a Power supply fault board is not communicating properly, its appropriate bit is set. Multiple board failures result in multiple bits set in the hex ASCII string.

TheMS-4000-16x16 and 32x32 switches have two of these Fault monitoring boards. Responses are listed below

The MS-4001 10x6, 12X6, and 16X6 have three of these boards.

Note that this fault does not have anything to do with power supply voltages, per se. However, if the main CPU cannot communicate with theses boards, their voltage status will be reported with the last information that the CPU received.

The second item, “B02 is the state of the backplane controller communication. The 32x32

matrices have two backplane controllers. All other matrices have only a single backplane controller.

The third item, “D00” is the state of the detector backplane communication, if the matrix has signal detection capability. The 32x32 matrices will have two detector backplanes. All other matrices have only a single detector backplane controller.

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Message

Combiner Controller 1

COK

C01

Not communicating

Message

Amp Board 1, Amps 1-8

Amp Board 2, Amps 9-16

Amp Board 3, Amps 17-24

Amp Board 4, Amps 25-32

AOK

A01

No comm

A02

No comm

A03

No comm

A04

No comm

A05

No comm

A06

No comm

A07

No comm

A08

No comm

A09

No comm

A0A

No comm

A0B

No comm

A0C

No comm

A0D

No comm

A0E

No comm

A0F

No comm

Switch Card Status: Fault ENT: Details ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

The fourth item, “C01” is the state of the combiner controller communication. The MS-4001-32x32 matrices have one combiner controller installed. A 16x16 matrix or smaller has no combiner controller. The MS-4000 solid state switch matrix in its standard configuration does not have a combiner controller.

The fifth item, “A01” is the state of the Amplifier distribution boards. A MS-4001-32x32 has four of these boards installed when separate amplifier enclosures are provided.

If communication is lost with an Amplifier Distribution board, the amplifier pass/fail state and the associated power supplies in that chassis will be reported as their last known values.

After RS422 COM, scroll down to see the individual switch card status (or relay driver card status for MS-4001.)

Press ENTer to see details of the switch cards

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S0008000000000040 ENT: Back ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

S (hex)

(binary)

Card cage

Bit 3

Bit 2

Bit 1

Bit 0

0 (MSB)

0000

Bottom

slot 32

29 0 0000

25 0 0000

1000

0000

13 0 0000

10 9 0

0000

8 7 6 5 0

0000

4 3 2 1 0

0000

Top

slot 32

29 0 0000

25 0 0000

21 0 0000

17 0 0000

13 0 0000

0100

8 7 6

0 (LSB)

0000

4 3 2

This screen shows a long string of hex digits that indicate the communication status of each switch card in the matrix. The length of the string is 16 digits for the 32x32, and 16 digits for all other matrices.

Interpretation of the bits in this word is given below for each model MS-4000-32x32-xx : using example S0008000000000040. The bold text “20” in the bottom card

cage corresponds to the bit 3 being set in the hex digit “8”. This card will carry inputs 17..32 for

output 20. The bold text “7” in the Top card cage corresponds to the bit 2 being set in the hex digit “4”. This card will carry inputs 1..16 for output 7. These examples indicate that the switch card in

slots 20-bottom and 7-top are not communicating properly.

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Bit 3

Bit 2

Bit 1

Bit 0

0 0 0

Slot 1

2 3 4

2 5 6 7 8

0 9 10

12 0 13

Slot 16

Bit 3

Bit 2

Bit 1

Bit 0

0 0 0

Slot 1

8 3 4 5 Slot 6

Bit 3

Bit 2

Bit 1

Bit 0

0 0 0

0 8 1 0 0

MS-4000-16x16-xx: using example S00000200. Notice that not all bits have meaning. The highlighted slot 7 corresponds to the bit 1 being set in the “2”. This example indicates that the switch card in slot 7 is not communicating properly.

MS-4001-10x6-xx, MS-4001-12x6-xx: using example S00000008. Notice that not all bits have

meaning. The highlighted slot 3 corresponds to the bit 3 being set in the “8”. This example

indicates that the relay driver card in slot 3 is not communicating properly.

MS-4001-16X6-XB: using example S00000008. Notice that not all bits have meaning. The highlighted slot 3 corresponds to the bit 3 being set in the “8”. This example indicates that the relay driver card in slot 3 is not communicating properly.

A display of S00000000 is the normal response with all relay driver cards operating properly.

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Slot 1

S00000001

Slot 2

S00000002

Slot 3

S00000004

Slot 4

S00000008

Slot 5

S00000010

Slot 6

S00000020

Slot 7

S00000040

Slot 8

S00000080

Slot 9

S00000100

Slot 10

S00000200

Slot 11

S00000400

Slot 12

S00000800

Slot 1

In 1-8 Out 1, also controls Out 1 2X1 Switch

Slot 2

In 9 -16 Out 1

Slot 3

In 1-8 Out 2, also controls Out 2 2X1 Switch

Slot 4

In 9 -16 Out 2

Slot 5

In 1-8 Out 3, also controls Out 3 2X1 Switch

Slot 6

In 9 -16 Out 3

Slot 7

In 1-8 Out 4, also controls Out 4 2X1 Switch

Slot 8

In 9 -16 Out 4

Slot 9

In 1-8 Out 5, also controls Out 5 2X1 Switch

Slot 10

In 9 -16 Out 5

Slot 11

In 1-8 Out 6, also controls Out 6 2X1 Switch

Slot 12

In 9 -16 Out 6

Each Relay driver card failure is reported as follows:

Each group of 4 slots has its failures added together to determine a HEX value to be reported.

Slots 1, 2, 3, and 4 Group 1 Slots 5, 6, 7, and 8 Group 2 Slots 9, 10, 11, and 12 Group 3

As an example, if S00000A13 being reported would show a failure of the Slots 1 and 2 (ex. 3), Slot 5 (ex. 1), and Slots 10 and 12 (ex. A)

Each Relay driver card function is as follows:

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Maint & Setup ENT: Select ESC: Quit

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

4.4.6 Maintenance & Setup

This top level menu item allows the setup of the serial port, and allows reading the software version identifier.

Press ENT to drop into the menu and scroll through the choices.

CAUTION

If any of the serial or Ethernet settings are changed, when the

user navigates back to this top level menu item, the switch matrix

will reset itself and begin using the new parameters. Switch

matrix connections will be interrupted while this reset takes

place, and will then be automatically restored. Reset typically

takes less than 10 seconds, depending on network response

times.

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Serial Options ENT: Select ESC: Quit

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

COM Mode: RS232 ENT: Select ESC: Quit

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

COM Mode: RS422 Press ENT to Confirm

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Baud Rate: 19200 ENT: Edit ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Serial Options

All serial communication settings are made from these menu items. Press ENT to drop into these items

The default RS232 mode is shown here.

Pressing ENT will allow scrolling through the other choices. RS422 and (future) Ethernet are selected from this menu. To select RS422, use UP/DN until the screen shows RS422. Press ENT to change the interface. Changing Serial mode parameters will cause the Matrix to reset itself automatically when the action is confirmed, and will be operational again in about 6 seconds.

Similar menu choice selects baud rate. Factory default is 19200 baud.

Press ENT to drop into the menu item and scroll through available choices. Press ENT to change the baud rate. Changing Serial mode parameters will cause the Matrix to reset itself automatically when the action is confirmed, and will be operational again in about 6 seconds

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SW Version: v1.01 ENT: Back ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Ethernet Options ENT: Select ESC: Quit

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

DHCP: Off ENT: Edit ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

4.4.6.1 Software Version

This read only display shows the current installed version of firmware in the system controller.

4.4.6.2 Ethernet Options

All Ethernet communication settings are made from these menu items. Press ENT to drop into these items

The default condition is for static IP addressing. Therefore, DHCP is off by default. The DHCP selection menu appears first because its state will have an effect on data items presented in later menus.

Pressing ENT will enter the DHCP edit mode. Then use the UP/DN keys to set DHCP ON or OFF as desired. Press ENT to accept the setting and return to this level of the menu. Press ESC to abort any change and leave the current value in place

The next menu item is the IP address screen. This screen shows either the static IP address assigned during setup (when DHCP is off) or it shows the address received from the DHCP initialization process if DHCP is enabled. If DHCP is enabled, but no address has been assigned, the screen will show an address of 000.000.000.000. In this case, communication with the matrix is not possible.

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Addr: 192.168.001.053 ENT: Edit ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Port: 23 ENT: Edit ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Mask: 255.255.255.000 ENT: Edit ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

If DHCP is off, press ENT to manually set the IP address. Your network administrator will be able to help determine this address. The address must be manually typed using the numeric keys. Leading zeroes must be entered, as each field is a fixed 3 characters. Press ENT when done to accept the new address and return to the upper level menu. If DHCP is enabled, this screen is read-only.

The next menu item is the IP Port value. The default is Port 23, the standard port for Telnet services. If another port is desired, it may be set here. Ports in the full range 1..65535 are accepted. Leading zeroes are not required for this item.

When using static addressing (DHCP Off), a network mask must be supplied. The next menu item allows this mask value to be entered. Like the IP address, leading zeroes are required because the number is broken into 4 fields, and a decimal point key is not available. Set the netmask according to the addressing system used in your network. Your Network Administrator will know what this value should be.

If DHCP is On, this field is read only, and shows the last value entered manually, not the value in use on the network.

For system administration, it is often important to know the hardware MAC (Media Access Control) address. This address is assigned in silicon at the factory, and is globally unique among all Ethernet devices. The next menu item displays the MAC address of the matrix switch, and is read-only.

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MAC: 12:34:56:78:9A:BC ENT: Back ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Name: CPTI_78:9A:BC ENT: Back ESC: Back

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

Set Defaults Press ENT to Confirm

UP IN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 ESC

DN OUT OFF 6 7 8 9 0 ENT

FLT PS

In some networks the System Administrator will want to put a name for the switch into the IP routing tables. If DHCP is being used, the IP address can change dynamically, so it becomes difficult to find the matrix by its IP address. A name can be assigned, so that the matrix can be found by name-server techniques. To simplify this setup, the switch matrix creates a unique name for itself and registers this name with the local router during DHCP initialization. The name is always of the format “CPTI_” followed by the last 6 characters of its MAC address. (The first 6 characters of the MAC will always be the same for all CrossPoint products, so they add no uniqueness to the name). The CPTI_ header allows the matrix to be easily identified in a router table by the System Administrator, and matched to a specific switch matrix.

4.4.7 Set Defaults

This menu item erases all communication parameters, and sets the matrix to RS232, 19200 baud. All switches are set to their OFF condition (Failsafe models revert to failsafe condition). The Matrix resets itself and will be operational again in about 6 seconds.

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5 Remote Control

5.1 Interfaces

The matrix system may be controlled by serial port or by Ethernet (if installed). For serial control, a

dumb terminal or terminal emulator program, such as HyperTerm (found on most PC’s) provides

a manual interface for simple command entry and status message readback. For Ethernet control, a Telnet program (or Hyperterm) provides similar capability across the network.

The matrix system does not echo characters as they are typed, so use the Local Echo feature of your program to see what you type. Every completed command returns either a copy of what was received, or an error code. This reply returns after the command has executed, signaling that the command was acted upon.

5.2 Protocol

All messages and responses over the User IO interface are ASCII strings. No binary data is transmitted over this interface. Commands consist of 2 ASCII characters and may require an optional parameter string. Commands are terminated by carriage return (hex 0D). Execution does not begin until the carriage return is received.

Multiple commands may be sent on the same line if separated by a semicolon (“;”). Incoming command strings are limited to 63 characters, including the carriage return. Outgoing responses are truncated if they would exceed 255 characters.

In most cases, a command mnemonic can be followed by an ASCII question mark (“?”). This form of the command will be interpreted as a status request and the current value associated with that command will be returned. The state of the device will not be altered by a status request.

Parameters are typically separated by commas. Certain commands can have multiple parameter sets which are separated by parentheses.

The 2 character mnemonics are case insensitive on receipt, but will be upper case in the response.

Transmit and receive operations are synchronous to one another. Incoming commands and status requests are executed in the order received. Responses are returned when the command is complete. All commands are echoed after completion as a verification to the remote computer. If the host computer does not wait for the response string, it should allow 250 msec between commands to ensure that it does not overrun internal buffers.

When input numbers or output numbers are required as parameters, they may omit leading zeroes. Up to 3 characters are accepted. The maximum matrix size is 999 x 999.

When parameters are out of range (e.g. an input number is higher than the number of installed inputs), those specific portions of the command are ignored. In commands which include lists of items, all items are processed unless an error is encountered. All items after an error are discarded, as well as the error itself. An error response is returned.

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Mnemonic

Description

All Switches Open

Amplifier Status Report (optional hardware required)

Clear Last Error

Internal Communication Status

Report All switch positions

Error Response

Signal Path Connection Report (optional hardware required)

Report Last Fault

Identify Matrix

Restore Defaults

Remote/Local state

Switch Close

Signal Detector Report (optional hardware required)

Switch Open

Matrix Size

Test Report

Command Set

5.2.1 Summary

NOTE: Refer to Addendum for commands specific to the MS-4001-32x32-HF Switch Matrix

5.2.2 Detailed Command and Status Formats

AO All Switches Open

FORMAT: (1) AO RESPONSE: (1) AO - if the matrix is not Failsafe type

(2) FS - if the matrix is a Failsafe type. DESCRIPTION: Opens all switches in the matrix or sets them to their failsafe positions.

AR Amplifier Status Report (optional hardware required)

FORMAT: (1) AR (2) AR?

RESPONSE: (1) same as format 2 (2) AR001P,002P,003P,004F,005P,…. ,032P

(3) ER003:AR

DESCRIPTION: When separate amplifier chassis are used, the system reports the health of the amplifiers with this command. Each amplifier is monitored by watching its DC current. If the current is either too high or too low, the amplifier is reported as failed. The response returns each channel number and a ‘P’ indicating Pass, or a ‘F’ indicating Fail. Response 3 is returned if the optional hardware is not installed

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Message

Fault board 1 – PSA 5,15V

Fault board 2 – PSB 5, 5V

Fault board 3 – PSA 28V, PSB 28V

FOK

F01

Not communicating

F02

Not communicating

F03

Not communicating

F04

Not communicating

F05

Not communicating

F06

Not communicating

F07

Not communicating

CE Clear Last Error After Reporting

FORMAT: (1) CE RESPONSE: (1) CE0000 DESCRIPTION: Returns hex ASCII value (16 bits as 4 characters.)This is a bit mapped indication

of the most recent fault information. After returning this value, the error bits are reset. CE0000 indicates there were no faults since last CE command. This command is identical to the LE command, except that LE does not clear the fault information after reporting it. See LE command for more detail on the meaning of the bits in the response.

CS Communication Status

FORMAT: (1) CS RESPONSE: (1)CSFOK,BOK,DOK,COK,AOK,S0000000000000000

(2)CSFOK,BOK,S0000000000000000 (3)CSF01,B01,D01,C01,A01, S0000000000000000

(4)CSF01,B01, S0000000000000000 DESCRIPTION: returns communication faults if any. Response 1 and 3 correspond to switches

with signal detectors, combiner controllers and amplifier distribution boards installed. Responses 2 and 4 are returned from switches without signal detectors, combiner controllers or amplifier distribution boards. FOK indicates all PS fault boards are communicating properly. BOK indicates all the backplane controller boards are communicating properly. DOK, if present, indicates that detector backplanes are communicating properly. AOK, if present, indicates that the amplifier power distribution boards are communicating properly. COK, if present, indicates that the combiner controller boards are communicating properly.

If there are current faults, they will be returned in two hex digits as shown in response 3 and 4. The F01 and B01 (and D01, C01, A01 if their respective boards are installed) error messages can

be interpreted according to the tables below. The S00… string shows communication failures to

the switch cards or relay driver cards. These bits can be interpreted according to the tables in the

front panel discussion of these faults. A matrix up to 32x32 returns 16 digits after the ‘S’. A matrix

that is 16x16 or smaller returns 8 digits after the ‘S’.

The MS-4001-32x32-HF Matrices have three of these boards.

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Message

Backplane Controller 1

Backplane Controller 2 (MS-4000-32x32 only)

BOK

B01

Not communicating

B02

Not communicating

B03

Not communicating

Message

Detector Backplane 1

Detector Backplane 2 (MS-4000-32x32 only)

DOK

D01

Not communicating

D02

Not communicating

D03

Not communicating

Message

Combiner Controller 1

COK

C01

Not communicating

Message

Amp Board 1, Amps 1-8

Amp Board 2, Amps 9-16

Amp Board 3, Amps 17-24

Amp Board 4, Amps 25-32

AOK

A01

No comm

A02

No comm

A03

No comm

A04

No comm

A05

No comm

A06

No comm

A07

No comm

A08

No comm

A09

No comm

A0A

No comm

A0B

No comm

A0C

No comm

A0D

No comm

A0E

No comm

A0F

No comm

The second item, “B02” is the state of the backplane controller communication. The 32x32

matrices have two backplane controllers. All other matrices have only a single backplane controller.

The third item, “D01” is the state of the detector backplane communication, if the matrix has signal detection capability. The 32x32 matrices have two detector backplanes if this feature is installed. A 16x16 matrix or smaller will have only a single detector backplane controller (if installed).

The fifth item, “A01” is the state of the Amplifier distribution boards. A MS-4001-32x32 has four of these boards installed when separate amplifier enclosures are provided.

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