NTI VOPEX-3V-SE-2 Installation Manual

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VOPEX-3V-SE-2 (Video Splitter/Switch)

INSTALLATION/USER GUIDE

MAN004 REV DATE 4/30/02

VGA

Multi-Scan

Monitor

Monitor Cable
(existing)

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VOPEX-3V-SE-2

VEXT-6

INCORPORATED

VOPEX-3V-SE-2

VGA

Multi-Scan

Monitor

Monitor Cable
(existing)

SELECT

VGA

Multi-Scan

Monitor

Monitor Cable
(existing)

Extension Cable
VEXT-xx (optional)

PWR21

VEXT-6

CPU CPU

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INTRODUCTION

The VOPEX-3V-SE-2 Video Splitter/Switch enables three monitors to display video from two CPUs. Two monitors will be
dedicated to specific CPUs, and the third monitor can be switched to display video from either CPU. An external switch will
determine which CPU is connected to the third monitor.

The VOPEX-3V-SE-2 Video Splitter/Switch is compatible with:

• VGA monitors

• SVGA monitors

• XGA monitors

• P80 video and sync timing data.

Materials Supplied with this kit:

• 1- VOPEX-3V-SE-2 Video Splitter/Switch

Materials Required but not Supplied:

• 2- VEXT-6 6 foot video cable

INSTALLATION

1. Turn off power to the computers and monitors.

2. Disconnect the monitor cable from a CPU and reconnect it to VID 1 on the rear of the VOPEX-3V-SE-2 (see Fig.1). A monitor
must be connected to VID 1 for the VOPEX-3V-SE-2 to work properly.

3. Connect the male end of a VEXT-6 cable to that CPU's 15HD female video output connector.

4. Connect the female end of this VEXT-6 cable to the 15HD male CPU 1 connector on the VOPEX-3V-SE-2.

5. Disconnect the monitor cable at another CPU and reconnect it to the 15HD female VID 2 connector.

6. Connect the male end of another VEXT-6 cable to the second CPU's 15HD female video output connector.

7. Connect the female end of the second VEXT-6 cable to the 15HD male CPU 2 connector on the VOPEX-3V-SE-2.

8. A third monitor may be plugged into the 15HD female VID 3 connector on the VOPEX-3V-SE-2.

9. Power up the VOPEX-3V-SE-2 Video Splitter/Switch.

10. Power up the CPUs and monitors.

VID 3

VID 2 VID 1 CPU 2 CPU 1

REAR VIEW OF VOPEX-3V-SE-2

Fig. 1

Brown= +24VDC
Yellow= GND

24VDC

Brown
(+24VDC)

Green/Yellow
(Ground)

CONTROL

The monitor connected to VID 3 can either display the video signal from the CPU connected to CPU 1 or from the CPU connected
to CPU 2. Selection between the two CPUs is controlled by an external, 2-position, toggle switch (not included) that connects to a
BNC connector labeled "SELECT" on the VOPEX-3V-SE-2 Video Splitter/Switch (see Fig. 2). The states of the toggle switch are
connected (signal = 24V) and disconnected (signal = 0V).

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SELECT

VOPEX-3V-SE-2

0V= CPU 1

24V= CPU 2

PWR21

FRONT VIEW OF VOPEX-3V-SE-2

Fig. 2

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The external toggle switch should operate as follows:

Switch Signal VID 3

Disconnected 0V Connected to CPU 1
Connected +24VDC Connected to CPU 2

The shell of the BNC connector is ground and signal stem is the toggle line (see Fig. 3).

SELECT

Toggle Line
(24VDC)

Ground

BNC Connector
Fig. 3

The switch is to be powered by an external +24VDC connected to the bare end of the line cord. The line cord wires are color
coded as follows:

Wire Color Signal

Brown +24VDC
Green/Yellow Ground

STATUS LEDS

There are three LEDs on the front of the VOPEX-3V-SE-2 Video Splitter/Switch (see Fig. 2). The LEDs will indicate the state of
the VOPEX-3V-SE-2 Video Splitter/Switch.

LED INDICATION

PWR VOPEX-3V-SE-2 has been supplied with the proper po wer supply (+24VDC)

1 VID 3 has been connected to CPU 1
2 VID 3 has been connected to CPU 2

BLOCK DIAGRAM

VOPEX-3V-SE-2

Monitor 1will always display the

video from User 1

Monitor 2 will always display

the video from User 2

Monitor 3 can be switched

between User 1 and User 2 via

an external 2-position switch.

VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 CPU 1 CPU 2

15HD-F 15HD-F 15HD-F 15HD-M 15HD-M

VIDEO BUFFERS

RGB, HVRGB, HV

VIDEO

BUFFER

RGB, HV

VIDEO MUX

WHEN TOGGLE = 0,

VID3 = CPU1

WHEN TOGGLE =1,

VID3 = CPU2

TOGGLE

WHEN "SELECT" = 24VDC,

TOGGLE =1

WHEN "SELECT" = 0VDC,

TOGGLE =0

RGB, HVRGB, HV

VIDEO

BUFFER

"SELECT"

BNC CONNECTOR

EXTERNAL

2-POSITION SWIT CH

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM SOLUTION

No Video • Make sure the power LED is illuminated on the VOPEX-3V-SE-2

• Check cable connections, make sure they are secure

Poor Resolution • Make sure monitors are fully plugged into connectors of VOPEX-3V-SE-2

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is one (1) year from date of purchase. Please contact Network Technologies
at [phone] or 330-562-7070 for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for
all repairs/returns.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright 2002 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive • Aurora, OH 44202.

CHANGES

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserved the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

MODEL NO: VOPEX-3V-SE-2
SERIAL NO: ____________________
DATE:_____________________
INSPECTED BY: _____________________

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