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Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Thinklogical, A BELDEN BRAND
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Telephone: 1-203-647-8700
All trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners.
Subject:
VX40, VX80, VX160, VX320, VX320Video, VX320Audio Matrix Switch Product Manual
Revision:
Q, October 2017
VX40
VX80
VX160
VX320
VX320
Video/Audio
Configurator
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Table of Contents
PREFACE .................................................................................................................................. 4
About Thinklogical ...................................................................................................................... 4
About this Product Manual .......................................................................................................... 5
Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................... 5
Laser Information ........................................................................................................................ 5
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 6
The Logical Solution ................................................................................................................... 6
Theory of Operation .................................................................................................................... 7
MRTS Technology .......................................................................................................... 7
System Features ........................................................................................................................ 8
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 9
VX Matrix Switch Rear Panel Views ......................................................................................... 10
PART 1: HARDWARE ............................................................................................................. 15
Contents ................................................................................................................................... 15
VX Matrix Switch Modules ........................................................................................................ 17
Power Supplies .................................................................................................................. 17
Fan Tray and Alarms ......................................................................................................... 17
The Controller Cards ................................................................................................................ 19
External CPU Controller Cards ..................................................................................... 20
VX Matrix Switch DIP Switch Settings ........................................................................... 20
The Input/Output Cards ............................................................................................................ 21
Micro-HDMI Input/ EDID Output Cards ............................................................................... 21
Pluggable SFP+ Optical Modules .................................................................................. 27
Fiber Optic Cable ...................................................................................................................... 28
Fiber Optic Cable Requirements ................................................................................... 28
Handling Fiber Optic Cable ........................................................................................... 28
Installing Fiber into Input/Output Cards ......................................................................... 29
Removing Fiber from Input/Output Cards ...................................................................... 29
Connecting to Thinklogical Velocity Extenders ......................................................................... 29
Connecting to the Receiver ........................................................................................... 29
Connecting to the Transmitter ....................................................................................... 32
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 35
Set-Up .......................................................................................................................... 35
Order of Installation Events ........................................................................................... 36
How to Replace Modules .......................................................................................................... 36
How to Install or Replace Input/Output Cards ............................................................... 36
How to Install or Replace a Controller Card .................................................................. 37
How to Replace a Fan Tray........................................................................................... 37
How to Replace a Power Supply ................................................................................... 38
PART 2: REGULATORY & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 38
Symbols Found on Our Products ........................................................................................ 38
Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................................. 38
North America ............................................................................................................... 38
Australia & New Zealand ............................................................................................... 38
European Union ............................................................................................................ 39
Standards with Which Our Products Comply ................................................................. 39
Supplementary Information ....................................................................................................... 39
Product Serial Number ............................................................................................................. 40
Connection to the Product ........................................................................................................ 40
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PART 3: THINKLOGICAL SUPPORT ...................................................................................... 40
Customer Support .................................................................................................................... 40
Website ......................................................................................................................... 40
Email ............................................................................................................................. 41
Telephone ..................................................................................................................... 41
Fax ................................................................................................................................ 41
Product Support........................................................................................................................ 41
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 41
Return Authorization ..................................................................................................... 42
Our Addresses .................................................................................................................... 42
APPENDIX A: ORDERING INFORMATION ............................................................................. 43
APPENDIX B: QUICK START GUIDES ................................................................................... 47
APPENDIX C: SD FLASH CARD REPLACEMENT .................................................................. 53
APPENDIX D: SECURE APPLICATIONS ................................................................................ 57
APPENDIX E: TOUCH PANEL CONFIGURATION .................................................................. 68
APPENDIX F: MIB FILE ........................................................................................................... 72
Please note that there is a separate Configurator
(Control Management System with On Screen
Display) Manual available on our website.
MADE IN USA
Configurator
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PREFACE
About Thinklogical A BELDEN BRAND
We, the Thinklogical team, are committed to understanding and
exceeding our customers’ requirements, the first time and every time.
Thinklogical, a Belden brand, is the leading manufacturer and provider of fiber optic and CATx
KVM, video, audio, and peripheral extension and switching solutions used in video-rich, big-data
computing environments.
Thinklogical offers the only fiber-optic KVM matrix switches in the world that are
accredited to the Common Criteria EAL4, TEMPEST SDIP 24 Level B, and NATO NIAPC
Evaluation Scheme: GREEN and the U.S. DoD DISA JITC UCR 2013 APL information
assurance standards. And Thinklogical Velocity products are the first system with both
KVM and video matrix switching capabilities to be placed on the Unified Capabilities
Approved Product List (UC APL) under the Video Distribution System (VDS) category.
Governments, entertainment, scientific and industrial customers worldwide rely on Thinklogical’s
products and solutions for secure, high performance, continuous operation and ease of
integration. Thinklogical products are designed and manufactured in the USA and are certified to
the ISO 9001:2008 standard.
Thinklogical is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut and is owned by Belden, Inc., St. Louis, MO
(http://www.belden.com). For more information about Thinklogical products and services, please
visit www.thinklogical.com.
Follow Thinklogical on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/thinklogical,
on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ThinklogicalUSA,
and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/thinklogical.
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About this Product Manual
This product manual is divided into three sections: Hardware, Safety Requirements and Product Support.
These are sub-divided to help you find the topics and procedures you are looking for. This manual also
contains Appendices.
Part 1 – Hardware: Pg. 15-This section of the manual contains information and instructions on how to
assemble and use your equipment.
Part 2 – Safety Requirements: Pg. 38-Thinklogical® strongly recommends that you read this section of
the manual prior to starting the hardware assembly.
Part 3 – Product Support: Pg. 40-Thinklogical provides the best customer support available. If you
have any questions or need to contact us, please refer to this section of the manual.
Appendices A-F: Pgs. 43-72
Note and Warning Symbols
Throughout this manual you will notice certain symbols that bring your attention to important information.
These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.
Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation point symbol, as
shown here.
A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful information at a point in the text that is relevant to the
subject being discussed.
Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and preceded by a red stop
sign, as shown here.
A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is relevant to the
subject being discussed.
Laser Information
VX Matrix Switches, like all Thinklogical products, are designed and identified as
Class 1 LASER
products.
This means the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) cannot be exceeded when
viewing the laser with the naked eye or with the aid of typical magnifying optics (e.g. telescope or
microscope).
CLASS 1 LASERS do not require any special
precautions under conditions of normal use.
SFP
Modules
Fiber-Optic
Cables
Class 1 Lasers
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Introduction
The Logical Solution
Thinklogical’s VX40, VX80, VX160, VX320 and VX320Video & Audio Matrix Switches® are high
performance, modular non-blocking matrix switches for complete, end-to-end routing of video and
peripheral signals over multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cable.
These highly reliable and resilient Matrix Switches provide bidirectional matrix switching and are expandable
from 5x5 to 320x320 Duplex ports, allowing for flexible deployment configurations. The VX40, VX80, VX160,
VX320, and VX320Video/Audio Matrix Switches are available with LC-type fiber connectors.
Thinklogical’s VX Matrix Switches include:
• Redundant, Current Sharing Power Supply Modules (with AC power cords)
• Redundant Controller Cards
• Single Fan Tray (includes three fans)
Optional Modules (Spares):
VX40 Matrix Switch Data Upstream Card, 5 Ports, SFP+
VX40 Matrix Switch Data Downstream Card, 5 Ports, SFP+
VX40 Matrix Switch Redundant Controller Card
VX40 Matrix Switch Power Module
VX40 Matrix Switch Fan Tray
VX80 Matrix Switch Data Input/Output Card, 5 Ports, SFP+
VX80 Matrix Switch Data Downstream Card, 5 Ports, SFP+
VX80 Matrix Switch Redundant Controller Card
VX80 Matrix Switch Power Module
VX80 Matrix Switch Fan Tray
VX160 Matrix Switch Data Upstream Card, 20 Ports, SFP+
VX160 Matrix Switch Data Downstream Card, 20 Ports, SFP+
VX160 Matrix Switch Redundant Controller Card
VX160 Matrix Switch Power Module
VX160 Matrix Switch Fan Tray
(For VX320 and VX320 Video/Audio)
VX320 Matrix Switch Data I/O Card, 16 Ports, SFP+
VX320 Matrix Switch Data I/O Card, 16 Ports, Micro-HDMI (VX320 Video only, w/TLX Control Card)
VX320 Matrix Switch Redundant Controller Card
VX320 Matrix Switch Controller Card with OSD
VX320 Matrix Switch Power Module
VX320 Matrix Switch Fan Tray
See Appendix A on pg. 43 for ordering information on all the Thinklogical VX Matrix Switches.
Also see our Configurator Control Management System Manual (available on our website) for administrative
set-up and control features and OSD (On Screen Display).
Each Thinklogical® Matrix Switch is NATO, Common Criteria EAL/4 and TEMPEST certified.
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Theory of Operation
MRTS Technology
Thinklogical VX Matrix Switches are used together as a system with our Thinklogical Velocity Extenders
utilizing breakthrough, patent-pending technology for transmission and reception of DVI, keyboard, mouse, and
high-speed data peripherals. This technology, known as Multi Rate Transmission System (MRTS), provides
end-to-end data transmission with unparalleled performance.
This new, unique optic platform enables multiple data streams to be transmitted long distances over
single or multiple fibers with complete reconstruction of the data clock at the destination end point.
The result is perfect synchronization with each transmitted stream.
Powered by
MRTS Technology
All VX products are designated with our
“Powered by MRTS Technology” logo
.
MRTS is a highly reliable technology and delivers powerful benefits to our customers when combined with our
new SFP+ optics. The new MRTS Technology can transport every frame of a 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (or higher)
video stream with no compression, along with all desktop peripherals (keyboard, mouse, etc., including
480Mbps USB 2.0) with no latency. Moreover, these signals can be transmitted distances from just a few
meters over multi-mode fibers or up to 40 kilometers over single-mode fibers.
MRTS allows the incorporation of traditional AV implementations and video routing into the same switch fabric,
providing greater value, flexibility, performance and security. Additional unique capabilities include the ability to
support 6.25Gbps bandwidth per stream, between 50% and 100% higher than our traditional systems (typically
1.485Gbps to 3.2Gbps). This is significant because a single DVI stream requires a 5.4Gbps data rate to
accommodate the 165MHz of video data. Traditional technology’s lower bandwidth capability is generally
manifested in either dropped frames or lower resolution associated with compressing schemes. Not so with
MRTS Technology.
Data to TX
Digital Crosspoint Switch
Data from RXVideo 1 & Data from TX
Video 1 & Data to RX
Video 2 to RX
Video 2 from TX
Velocity Transmitter
Velocity Receiver
Fiber-Optic Cables Fiber-Optic Cables
VX Router
Sources
Destinations
MRTS Technology
VX Matrix Switch
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System Features
System Features
VX40/VX80
VX160
VX320
VX320
Video/Audio
Matrix Size
80x80
320 Duplex
640 Duplex
320x320
Matrix Size Non-Blocking
80x80 Duplex
Non-Blocking
OR 40x40
Duplex Bi-
Directional
Non-Blocking
160x160 Duplex
Bi-Directional
Non-Blocking
320x320
Duplex Bi-
Directional
Non-Blocking
320x320
Duplex Non-
Blocking
Scalability
5 Ports
20 Ports (40 min)
16 Ports
16 Ports
Compatible with Velocity
KVM and Video Extenders
from Thinklogical®
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Each Video Connection
Supports 6.25 Gbps
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Single Mode and Multi Mode
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Redundant, Hot-Swappable
and Current Sharing Power
Supply Modules
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Hot Swappable SFP+
Optical Modules
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Hot Swappable Fan Tray with
Annunciator Port (for alarms)
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Hot Swappable Redundant
Controller Card (optional)
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Controllable via LAN or
Serial Connection
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
SNMP (2C) Control Protocol
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Configurator
Software Included
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Supports
Multicasting and Macros
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
VX Matrix Switch System Features
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Technical Specifications
VX Matrix Switches, all models:
Humidity 5-95% RH, non-condensing
Operating Temperature 0-50° C (32-122° F)
Alarm Relay contacts Maximum DC: 1A at 30VDC
Maximum AC: 0.3A at 125VAC
Contact resistance maximum: .1Ω
Power Requirements AC Input: 100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz
Universal AC Power
Supply
Technical
Specifications
VX40/VX80
VX160
VX320
VX320
Video/Audio*
Rack Size
Dimensions
EIA 19” (48.26 cm)
EIA 19” (48.26 cm)
EIA 19” (48.26 cm)
EIA 19” (48.26 cm)
Physical
Dimensions- Height
6 RU 10.50”
(26.70 cm)
16 RU 28.0”
(71.12 cm)
24 RU 42.0”
(106.60 cm)
13 RU 22.75”
(57.8 cm)
Physical
Dimensions- Width
17.16” (43.59 cm)
17.19” (43.7 cm)
17.19” (43.7 cm)
17.19” (43.7 cm)
Physical
Dimensions- Depth
15.32”
(16.57” including
card pulls; 42.09
cm)
Depth: 15.0”
(15.75” including
card pulls; 40 cm)
Depth: 15.32”
(15.61” including
card pulls; 39.64 cm;
w/cable
management: 18.36”
including card pulls;
46.64 cm)
Depth: 14.2”
(15.32" including
card pulls; 38.9 cm)
Power Consumption
Approximately 400
Watts Fully Loaded
Approximately 850
Watts Fully Loaded
Approximately 1700
Watts Fully Loaded
Approximately 800
Watts Fully Loaded
Actual Weight
37.1 lbs. (16.83 kg)
103.5 lbs. (46.87 kg)
132.0 lbs. (59.87 kg)
78 lbs. (35.38 kg)
Shipping Weight
100 lbs. (45.36 kg)
152 lbs. (68.95 kg)
160 lbs. (72.57 kg)
100 lbs. (45.36 kg)
*The VX320 Video Matrix Switch uses OSA 40 (6.25G optics) and the VX320 Audio Matrix Switch uses OSA
45 (4G optics)
VX Matrix Switch Technical Specifications
BEFORE STARTING ANY PROCEDURE, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY!
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VX Matrix Switch Rear Panel Views
NOTE: All modules may be replaced without interruption to other module functions
(except for the Primary Controller Card)
Load-sharing Redundant Power Supplies
Enunciator Ports (for alarms)
Fan Tray Module
Primary Controller Card
(Back-Up Controller Card is optional)
I/O (Downstream) Cards
Ports 1-40
I/O (Upstream) Cards
Ports 1-40
VX40 Matrix Switch – Rear View
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NOTE: All modules may be replaced without interruption to other module functions
(except for the Primary Controller Card)
Load-sharing Redundant Power Supplies
Enunciator Ports (for alarms)
Fan Tray Module
Primary Controller Card
(Back-Up Controller Card is optional)
I/O Cards
(Ports 1-80)
VX80 Matrix Switch – Rear View
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Load-sharing Redundant Power
Modules
Enunciator Ports (for alarms)
Fan Tray Module
NOTE: All modules may be replaced without interruption to other modules functions
(except for the Primary Controller Card)
Primary
Controller Card
Optional Back-up
Controller Card
Sliding
thumbscrews
for ventilation
adjustment
I/O (Upstream) Cards
Ports 1-80
I/O (Upstream) Cards
Ports 81-160
I/O (Downstream) Cards
Ports 1-80
I/O (Downstream) Cards
Ports 81-160
VX160 Matrix Switch – Rear View
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VX320 Router
Back Panel
Cable Caddy (2 places):
4.10" Deep x 2.17" High x 16.0" Wide
(104.14mm x 55.12mm x 406.4mm)
1 2 3 4
Redundant Power supplies, Left to Right:
1 Upper Card Cage Primary
2 Upper Card Cage Back-up
3 Lower Card Cage Primary
4 Lower Card Cage Back-up
1700 Watts
VX320 Router KVM Matrix Switch Chassis: 24 Rack Units
42" High x 17.2" Wide x 14" Deep
(1066.8mm x 436.88mm x 355.6mm)
Cable Caddy 1
Cable Caddy 2
Snap-ON/Snap-OFF Cover
Primary Controller Card
Back-up Controller Card
Upper Card Cage
Lower Card Cage
Fan Tray
Cable Caddy
Upper Card Cage Port 320
Lower Card
Cage Port 320
Lower Card
Cage Port 1
Upper Card
Cage Port 1
Fibers enter
through top of
Caddy...
...emerge from
side of Caddy.
VX320 Matrix Switch – Rear View
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Power
Supplies
Primary
Controller Card
Input/Output
Cards (1-20)
Enunciator Ports
(for alarms)
Secondary
Controller Card
Fan Tray
VX320VIDEO/AUDIO Router
NOTE: All modules may be replaced without interruption to other module functions
(except for the Primary Controller Card)
VX320VIDEO & VX320AUDIO Matrix Switch – Rear View
VX320VIDEO / VX320AUDIO Matrix Switch
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Part 1: Hardware
Contents
When you receive your Thinklogical VX40 Matrix Switch, you should find the following items:
• VX40 Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
• Power Cords – (2) PWR-000006-R (International connections may differ)
• CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet – CBL000001-015FR
• Product Manual CD
• Product Quick Start Guide
• Chassis Options:
• Redundant Controller Card – VXM-000005
• Spare Fan Tray – VXM-000006
• Spare Power Module(s) – VXM-000007
• Data Upstream Card, 5 Ports – VXM-DI0005
• Data Downstream Card, 5 Ports – VXM-DO0005
The VX40 ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product use industrystandard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The Matrix Switch should
be labeled as VXR-000040, Rev B. This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your Matrix Switch
along with the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Switch
40 Data Upstream Cards (VXM-DI0005 Rev A) and Velocity Matrix Switch 40 Data Downstream Cards (VXM-DO0005,
Rev A). This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial number information.
When you receive your Thinklogical VX80 Matrix Switch, you should find the following items:
• VX80 Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
• Power Cords – (2) PWR-000006-R (International connections may differ)
• CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet – CBL000001-015FR
• Product Manual CD
• Product Quick Start Guide
• Chassis Options:
• Redundant Controller Card – VXM-000036
• Spare Fan Tray – VXM-000006
• Spare Power Module(s) – VXM-000007
• Data Input/Output Card, 5 Ports – VXM-D00005
The VX80 ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product use industrystandard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The Matrix Switch should
be labeled as VXR-000080, Rev B. This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your Matrix Switch
along with the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Switch
80 Data Cards (VXM-D00005, Rev A). This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial number information.
When you receive your Thinklogical VX160 Matrix Switch, you should find the following items:
• VX160 Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
• Power Cords – (2) PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
• CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet – CBL000001-015FR
• Product Manual CD
• Product Quick Start Guide
• Chassis Options:
• Fail-Over Controller Card – VXM-000001
• Spare Fan Tray – VXM-000002
• Spare Power Module(s) – VXM-000003
• Data Upstream Card, 20 Ports – VXM-DI0020
• Data Downstream Card, 20 Ports – VXM-DO0020
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The VX160 ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product use industrystandard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The Matrix Switch should
be labeled as VXR-000160, Rev B. This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your Matrix Switch
along with the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Switch
160 Data Upstream Cards (VXM-DI0020, Rev B) and Velocity Matrix Switch 160 Data Downstream Cards (VXM-DO0020,
Rev B). This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial number information.
When you receive your Thinklogical VX320 Matrix Switch, you should find the following items:
• VX 320 Chassis (includes 4 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
• Power Cords – (4) PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
• CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet – CBL000001-015FR
• Product Manual CD
• Product Quick Start Guide
• Chassis Options:
• Fail-Over Controller Card – VXM-000008
• Fail-Over Controller Card with OSD – VXM-000031*
• Spare Fan Tray – VXM-000009
• Spare Power Module(s) – VXM-000010
• Data Input/Output Card, 16 Ports – VXM-D00016
The VX320 Matrix Switch ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product
use industry-standard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The Matrix Switch should
be labeled as (VXR-000320, Rev A). This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your Matrix Switch
along with the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix Switch
320 Data Input/Output Cards (VXM-D00016, Rev A). This information is located on a sticker on the card with serial
number information.
When you receive your Thinklogical VX320Video Matrix Switch, you should find the following items:
• VX320Video Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
• Power Cords – (2) PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
• CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet – CBL000001-015FR
• Product Manual CD
• Product Quick Start Guide
• Chassis Options:
• Fail-Over Controller Card – VXM-000018
• Fail-Over Controller Card with OSD – VXM-000032*
• Spare Fan Tray – VXM-000009
• Spare Power Module(s) – VXM-000010
• Data Input/Output Re-timer Card, 16 Ports – VXM-D00T16
• Data Input/Output Card, Micro-HDMI, 16 Ports – VXM-DH0016**
The VX320Video Matrix Switch ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the
product use industry-standard connectors.
*OSD (On Screen Display) is available with our Configurator Control Management System.
**Input/Output Cards available with 16 micro-HDMI Ports. Used with a TLX Controller Card only.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The Matrix Switch should
be labeled as (VXR-V00320, Rev A). This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your Matrix
Switch along with the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix
Switch 320Video Data Input/Output Re-timer Cards (VXM-D00T16, Rev A). This information is located on a sticker on the
card with serial number information.
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When you receive your Thinklogical VX320Audio Matrix Switch, you should find the following items:
• VX320Audio Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
• Power Cords – (2) PWR-000056-R (International connections may differ)
• CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet – CBL000001-015FR
• Product Manual CD
• Product Quick Start Guide
• Chassis Options:
• Fail-Over Controller Card – VXM-000024
• Spare Fan Tray – VXM-000009
• Spare Power Module(s) – VXM-000010
• Data Input/Output Re-timer Card, 16 Ports – VXM-A00T16
The VX320Audio Matrix Switch ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the
product use industry-standard connectors.
If you ordered an EAL/4 certified unit, please verify that you have received the proper materials. The Matrix Switch should
be labeled as (VXR-A00320, Rev A). This information is located on a sticker just inside the front door of your Matrix
Switch along with the serial number information. Please also check that you have the correct version of the Velocity Matrix
Switch 320Audio Data Input/Output Re-timer Cards (VXM-A00T16, Rev A). This information is located on a sticker on the
card with serial number information.
VX Matrix Switch Modules
The inspired modular approach of the VX40, VX80, VX160, VX320 and VX320Video/Audio Matrix Switches
makes all critical system components, including power supplies, cooling fans and pluggable optics (SFP+), hotswappable, thus minimizing productivity impact in case of failure or system reconfiguration.
Power Supplies
The dual, redundant power supplies ensure continuous, uninterrupted power. The supplies are current sharing,
which means the supplies equally share the load. If a power supply were to fail, a single power supply can
withstand the entire current load of the VX Matrix Switch system. Although the VX Matrix Switches functions
properly with one power module, it is recommended that both modules be used, preferably connected to two
independent power sources (for redundancy). Additionally, the hot-swappable feature allows for easy
replacement of a module (in case of failure) without interrupting the VX Matrix Switches system functionality.
Fan Tray and Alarms
The VX Matrix Switches use 3 DC cooling fans, all located in one modular fan tray. The tray is designed to
move air horizontally through the enclosure. This hot-swappable fan tray allows easy replacement of the
module without interrupting the system functionality. Any two of the three DC fans will adequately cool the
system.
The Fan Tray is also equipped with an Alarm Annunciator Port. The system alarms can be configured to trigger
an external control system or generate SNMP Traps.
VX Matrix Switch Power Supplies and Fan Tray with Alarm Annunciator
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The VX Matrix Switches Critical Hardware Alarms are as follows:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
POWER SUPPLY 1 (LEFT):
POWER SUPPLY 2:
FANS:
TEMPERATURE WARNING:
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN:
CPU:
INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS:
ANY OF THE ABOVE
SPARE
SPARE
COMMON
GROUND
The VX320 Matrix Switches Critical Hardware Alarms:
Individual fan monitoring
Chassis over temperature, multiple sensors
Chassis over temperature causing shutdown
Card failure (Only with a redundant card)
SFP+ failure, laser output fault
VX320VIDEO/AUDIO Router Power supplies, Left to Right:
1 Primary
2 Back-up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
POWER SUPPLY 1 (LEFT):
POWER SUPPLY 2 (RIGHT):
FANS:
TEMPERATURE WARNING:
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN:
CPU:
INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS:
ANY OF THE ABOVE
COMMON
GROUND
The VX40, VX80 & VX160 Matrix Switches Critical Hardware Alarms:
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Individual fan monitoring
Chassis over temperature, multiple sensors
Chassis over temperature causing shutdown
Card failure (Only with a redundant card)
SFP+ failure, laser output fault
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
POWER SUPPLY 1 (LEFT):
POWER SUPPLY 2:
POWER SUPPLY 3:
POWER SUPPLY 4 (RIGHT):
FANS:
TEMPERATURE WARNING:
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN:
CPU:
INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS:
ANY OF THE ABOVE
COMMON
GROUND
The VX320VIDEO/AUDIO Matrix Switches Critical Hardware Alarms:
Individual fan monitoring
Chassis over temperature, multiple sensors
Chassis over temperature causing shutdown
Card failure (Only with a redundant card)
SFP+ failure, laser output fault
VX320 Power supplies, Left to Right:
1 Upper Cabinet Primary
2 Upper Cabinet Back-up
3 Lower Cabinet Primary
4 Lower Cabinet Back-up
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage/current range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Alarm Descriptions for the VX40, VX160, VX320 and VX320Video/Audio
Adjustable Air Vents for the VX160
If the VX160 is mounted in a rack that restricts the front air intake, additional vents are located at the
bottom, rear of the VX160 chassis. Thumb screws open or close these vents to adjust air flow.
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The Controller Cards
The hot-swappable Controller Card connects the Matrix Switch to an external Linux or Windows CPU. The
serial port can also be used for 3rd party controller integration (such as Crestron, AMX or home-spun
interfaces). Also, the Configurator Software can be used to control the Matrix Switch via the LAN port. Please
note that there is a separate document for our Configurator Manual. It can be found on our website at
www.thinklogical.com. The VX320 and VX320VIDEO Matrix Switches require an OSD (On Screen Display)
version of the Controller Card for use with the Hot Key Manager: VXM-000031 (VX320) and VXM-000032
(VX320VIDEO).
FAULT: LED is ON= Card Failure
USB Port: Reserved
LAN: Connection to external CPU (RJ45)
RESET: Resets the CPU
CONSOLE PORT: Local debug
RS232: ASCII Control Interface
ACTIVE:
LED is ON= Controller Card is active
LED is OFF= Controller Card is in
standby or has failed
VX320
VX40/
VX80
VX160
CONSOLE
ACTIVE
RESET
FAULT
L
A
N
CONTROLLER
RS232
ACTIVE
FAULT
USB
LAN
RESET
CONSOLE
RS232
CONTROLLER
CONSOLE
ACTIVE
RESET
FAULT
L
A
N
CONTROLLER
RS232
External Control CPU
VXM-000005 VXM-000008 VXM-000001
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External CPU to Controller Cards
The Controller Cards of each VX Matrix Switch model connect the Matrix Switch to an External CPU.
The External Control CPU must meet the following minimum requirements:
• RedHat EL5.3 or Windows or CentOS 5.3
• 1 Gig RAM
• 1 DVD drive
• VGA and/or DVI video port
• USB or PS2 Keyboard / Mouse
• 1 network port
• 80 Gig (minimum) hard drive
• 1 optional RS-232 serial port (Crestron/AMX serial access)
An optional Back-Up Controller Card ensures uninterrupted functionality if the Primary Controller Card ever
needs to be replaced.
VX Matrix Switch DIP Switch Settings
If the VX Matrix Switch is to be controlled via Ethernet, it will require a static IP address. This value can be set
via the DIP switch to the values listed below. The factory default setting is 192.168.13.15.
Back-up
Controller IP
Address
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
192.168.13.15 & 192.168.13.115
192.168.13.17 & 192.168.13.117
192.168.13.19 & 192.168.13.119
192.168.13.21 & 192.168.13.121
192.168.13.23 & 192.168.13.123
192.168.13.25 & 192.168.13.125
192.168.13.27 & 192.168.13.127
192.168.13.29 & 192.168.13.129
192.168.13.31 & 192.168.13.131
192.168.13.33 & 192.168.13.133
192.168.13.35 & 192.168.13.135
192.168.13.37 & 192.168.13.137
192.168.13.39 & 192.168.13.139
192.168.13.41 & 192.168.13.141
192.168.13.43 & 192.168.13.143
192.168.13.45 & 192.168.13.145
192.168.13.16
192.168.13.18
192.168.13.20
192.168.13.22
192.168.13.24
192.168.13.26
192.168.13.28
192.168.13.30
192.168.13.32
192.168.13.34
192.168.13.36
192.168.13.38
192.168.13.40
192.168.13.42
192.168.13.44
192.168.13.46
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Primary Controller IP
Addresses
18
Pin 1 is on the right.
The up ↑ position = 1.
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
DIP Switch
Example:
1
8
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
Pin 1 is on the bottom.
The left ← position = 0.
(MX48, VX40, VX160,
VX160, VX320,
VX320A, VX320V)
DIP Switch
(VX80, VX640)
8 Position DIP Switch (Located on the lower left of the backplane on most VX Router models)
VXRouter DIP Switch Locations
VX160 Router with front
cover removed
VX80 Router with front
cover removed
VX320 Router with
front cover removed
VXVIDEO or AUDIO 320 Router
with front cover removed
(Non-functioning)
VX40 Router with front cover removed
VX Matrix Switch DIP Switch Locations and Setting
The simplest network connection is an isolated network with only the VX Matrix Switch, the control server, and
any control clients using static IP addresses. The VX Matrix Switch can be set to any of the above settings.
The control server must be at 192.168.13.9, and the control clients could then be set to any other addresses in
the 192.168.13.X family.
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If static IP addresses for the control server and its clients are not possible, then the control server will require
two (2) network interfaces with one interface set to the static address 192.168.13.9 and dedicated to the VX
Matrix Switch(s) while the other network interface can be configured as required by the facility's network
administrator.
A Back-Up Controller Card is optional to ensure uninterrupted functionality if the Primary Controller Card
should fail or need to be replaced. The Primary Controller Card should always be in the left or upper controller
slot. This card must have a LAN connection that allows communication between the Primary Controller and a
server having an IP address of 192.168.13.9. Without this interface, the back-up controller cannot take control
of the Matrix Switch. The server should have its firewall turned off or be configured so that it is able to respond
to pings from the Primary and back-up controllers.
Note: Removing the Primary Controller Card when it is Active will power down the VX Matrix
Switch and interrupt service. Refer to page 37 “How to Install or Replace a Controller Card”.
Note: When using a Back-up Controller configuration in a Secure Application with Restricted
Switching, both controllers must have the same Restricted Switching Table files (see Appendix D:
Secure Applications, page 57).
Input/Output Cards
The hot-swappable Input/Output (I/O) cards provide excellent in-service expansion capabilities in
convenient sets of 5 ports per I/O card for the VX40 and VX80, sets of 20 ports per I/O card for the
VX160 or sets of 16 ports per I/O card for the VX320s, thus allowing re-configuration without
interrupting signal processing.
Each I/O card consists of one Transmit (T) and one Receive (R) optic per port. I/O Cards are available
with LC-type fiber connectors and can be assembled with Single-mode or Multi-mode optics (SFP+).
Each individual I/O Card lists the ports as 1 through 5 on the VX40 and VX80, as 1 through 20 on the
VX160 and as 1 through 16 on the VX320 and VX320Video/Audio. The Fan Tray module lists the port
numbers
(All numbering is bottom-to-top, left-to-right. See Input/Output Port Numbering beginning on page
26). A LED located at the top of each I/O card indicates when power is ON to that card.
Micro-HDMI Input / EDID Output Cards
Also available, with the VX320Video Matrix Switch only, are HDMI Input Cards with Micro HDMI
connectors that support input cable lengths up to 15 meters and include a USB mini-B connector for
FPGA updates. These HDMI Input / EDID Output Cards (VXM-DH0016) are only compatible with a
TLX Controller Card. Please ask your Thinklogical sales rep for details. Sixteen 2-meter, micro-HDMI
to HDMI cables (CBL000107-002MR) are supplied with each card.
The built-in support bracket on the
VXM-DH0016 has convenient snap-on
clips to hold up to 16 cables per card
VXM-DH0016
Micro-HDMI I/O Card with cable guides, for use
in the VX320 Video Matrix Switch only.
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