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VisionSwitch-32
User Manual
VisionSwitch32-SA
UK Headquarters
Datapath Ltd., Alfreton Road, Derby, DE21 4AD, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1332 294441 Fax: +44 (0) 1332 290667
Email sales@datapath.co.uk
www.datapath.co.uk
VisionSwitch32-H
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22 Oct 2008
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Content
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
Models ............................................................................................................................ 3
Specification: .................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................... 4
Installing VisionS witch-32 .................................................................................................. 5
Video Inputs/ Outputs ..................................................................................................... 5
Jumper Links .................................................................................................................. 5
Inputs ............................................................................................................................. 6
Outputs .......................................................................................................................... 6
Software Installation VisionSwitch32-SA ........................................................................... 7
From the Datapath CD ................................................................................................... 7
From the Datapath Web Site .......................................................................................... 7
Using The VisionSwitch Application ................................................................................... 8
Installing VisionSwitch32-H with the Vantage4-PRO Card ................................................. 9
Selecting the VisionSwitch32-H .................................................................................... 11
Datapath Limited ............................................................................................................. 13
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ 13
Copyright Statement ..................................................................................................... 14
Index ............................................................................................................................... 15
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Introduction
Designed to be versatile and adaptable, the Datapath VisionSwitch-32 provides a complete 32x32
video or audio crosspoint switch within a single PCI plug-in card. Larger switch sizes are also
possible by adding a second VisionSwitch-32 card.
VisionSwitch-32 is supplied with driver software for Windows® 2000, Windows® Server 2003 and
Windows® XP. A simple and intuitive Windows application program is provided enabling users to
control the crosspoint switch or, for users who wish to control VisionSwitch-32 from their own
software, an SDK is also provided.
VisionSwitch32-H is used with the Datapath Vantage4-PRO multi-screen graphics adapters. In this
configuration VisionSwitch32-H is connected to the graphics adapters via inter-card ribbon cables,
enabling the Vantage4 video overlay’s to select 1 of 32 possible video sources. A single
VisionSwitch32-H card will support up to eight Vantage4-PRO graphics adapters.
Models
The Datapath VisionSwitch-32 is available in 2 models:
• VisionSwitch32-SA. A general purpose, stand alone video switch
• VisionSwitch32-H. This is used with the Vantage4-PRO
Specification:
PCI level 2.2 compliant (3.3v/5v).
Measurements 220mm x 112mm
Maximum Input level 2V rms
Bandwidth 0 - 60Mhz (-3dB)
Input Impedence 75ohms or 4.7ohms (selected by
Crosstalk -80dB at 20kHz
THD 0.002% at 20kHz
Gain x1 into 75 ohms
Power 6.5W
the card jumper links)
+5V at 150mA
+12V at 300mA
+12V at 180mA
Switching Time 50 ns
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