Altinex MULTI-TASKER MT105-106 User manual

MULTI-TASKER
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0223-002
6X2; 4X4; 2X6 VIDEO/SYNC MATRIX
SWITCHER (BNC IN/OUT) FOR
MULTI-TASKER
USER’S GUIDE
MT105-106/MT105-107/MT105-109
MT105-106/109 is shown above.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS………. 3
GENERAL………………………………………. 3
INSTALLATION………………………………… 3
CLEANING……………………………………… 3
FCC /CE NOTICE……………………………... 3
ABOUT YOUR MULTI-TASKER™……………... 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS………………...4
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION……………………… 5
APPLICATION DIAGRAM………………………..6
SETTING INPUTS AND OUTPUTS……………. 6
BLOCK DIAGRAM……………………………….. 7
INSTALLING YOUR MULTI-TASKER™………..7
OPERATION……………………………………… 7
RS-232 CONTROL…………………………….. 7
RS-232 INTERFACE…………………………... 7
DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS…………….. 8
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS…………………. 12
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE………………….. 13
ALTINEX POLICY…………………………………13

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using your
MT105-106/107/109. Keep this manual handy for
future reference. These safety instructions are to
ensure the long life of your MT105-106/107/109
and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read
them carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 GENERAL
•Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.
1.2 INSTALLATION
•To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this
unit to rain or moisture. Do not place the
MT105-106/107/109 in direct sunlight, near
heaters or heat radiating appliances, or near
any liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke,
or steam can harm internal components.
•Handle the MT105-106/107/109 carefully.
Dropping or jarring can damage the card.
•Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
MT105-106/107/109.
•Insert the card carefully into the slots of the
Multi-Tasker™ without bending any edges.
•When removing a card, please make sure that
the card to which it is attached is also pulled
out simultaneously.
1.3 CLEANING
•Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth.
Never use strong detergents or solvents, such
as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or
water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch
any component or PCB.
1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE
•This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
•This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
•Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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ABOUT YOUR MULTI-TASKER™ 2
MT105-106/MT105-109
Re-configurable Video/S-Video Matrix
Switcher Cards
The MT105-106/109 are re-configurable Video
Matrix Switcher Card designed for use with the
Multi-Tasker.
The MT105-106 is designed for Composite Video
signals and has BNC input and output connectors.
The MT105-107 is designed for SYNC Video
signals and has BNC input and output connectors.
The MT105-109 is designed for S-Video signals
and has 4 pin Mini DIN input and output
connectors.
Both cards can be configured to provide different
matrix sizes. There are 2 fixed inputs and 2 fixed
outputs. In addition there are 4 re-configurable
In/Out ports. These 4 ports can be configured with
jumpers to be either input or output ports. For
example, the card can be configured as a 2 in 6
output matrix or a 6 in 2 output matrix just by
changing jumpers.
Size I/O set to INPUT I/O set to OUTPUT
2x6 0 4
3x5 1 3
4x4 2 2
5x3 3 1
6x2 4 0
Multiple MT105-106 cards can be installed in the
enclosure to provide additional functionality. For
example, three cards to handle Component Video.
If you need to switch signals use MT105-107.
The MT105-106/109 provides an economical
application for S-Video type video signals. This
card is designed for 220 MHz bandwidth
performance.
Inputs are selected through easy-to-use ASCII
commands from a control system or computer
connected to the RS-232 port of the Multi-Tasker
Enclosure.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
Features/
Description MT105-106 MT105-107 MT105-109
GENERAL
Inputs 2 to 6 2 to 6 2 to 6
Input
Connectors
BNC Female BNC
Female
4 Pin MINI
DIN
Internal I/O 4 2-pin
Jumpers
4 2-pin
Jumpers
12 2-pin
Jumpers
Outputs 2 to 6 2 to 6 2 to 6
Output
Connector
BNC Female BNC
Female
4 Pin MINI
DIN
Compatibility
Use 1 Card Composite
Video (NTSC,
PAL,SECAM)
Sync Video S-Video
Use 2 Cards S-Video N/A N/A
Use 3 Cards Component
Video RGsB
N/A N/A
Use 4 Cards RGBS
(MT105-107)
N/A N/A
Use 5 Cards RGBHV
(MT105-107)
N/A N/A
Table 1. MT105-106/107/109 General
MECHANICAL MT105-106/107/109
Enclosure Slots Required 1
Weight 1.0 lb (0.45 kg)
Connector Panel Black
T° Operating 10°C-50°C
T° Maximum 75°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calc.) 50,000 hrs
Table 2. MT105-106/109 Mechanical

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ELECTRICAL MT105-106/109 MT105-107
Input Signals
Impedance 75 Ohms 10 KOhms
Analog 1.5V p-p max. TTL/Analog
Output Signals
Impedance 75 Ohms 22 Ohms
Gain 1.05 N/A
Bandwidth
MT105-106 220 MHz @ -3dB
MT105-109 100 MHz @ -3dB
Table 3. MT105-106/107/109 Electrical
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4
MT105-106/107 Back Pannel
MT105-109 Back Pannel

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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5
SETTING INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 6
Location of configuration jumpers

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BLOCK DIAGRAM 7
INSTALLING YOUR MULTI-TASKER™ 8
Step 1. Slide the MT105-106/107/109 into an
available slot in the Multi-Tasker™
Enclosure in order to connect to the
bus. Make sure that the MT105-
106/107/109 card fits into place. Secure
the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by
tightening the retainer screws located
on the top and bottom of the MT105-
106/107/109.
Step 2. Connect a coaxial cable from the video
source to the input connector of the
MT105-106/107/109. Connect the
output connectors of the MT105-
106/107/109 to the display devices
through a coaxial cable.
Step 3. Starting from the left, identify the slot
number where the MT105-106/109 card
is plugged into the Enclosure and note
that it is for RS-232 control.
OPERATION 9
9.1 RS-232 CONTROL
When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the
MT105-106/107/109 has many advanced remote
control capabilities, which are accessible
through standard RS-232 communication. The
actual controlling can be accomplished through
a computer control system or any other device
capable of sending RS-232 commands.
9.2 RS-232 INTERFACE
The RS-232 commands for the MT105-
106/107/109 are in a simple ASCII character
format.
1. Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the
command.
Use uppercase letters for all commands.

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After processing a command, an OK or ER
string will be returned as feedback if "F" is
included at the end of a command string or if the
unit ID is zero.
Commands such as [ON], [OFF], and [IO] that
end in "S" will be saved into memory.
Commands not ending in "S" will still be
executed but will not be restored when the
system is reset (power off & power on again).
9.3 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
Each command consists of three parts: function,
card ID, and unit ID. [Function, Card ID, Unit ID].
Example:
[VERC3U2]
VER = function
C3 = Card ID
U2 = Unit ID
For function, see a detailed explanation under
each command description.
Card ID is an assigned value from 1 to 19, (1 to
8 or 1 to 2 depending on which enclosure is
being used); based on which slot the card is put
in. Card ID 0 (C0) is used for the controller (see
user’s guide for the MT100-100). Changing the
position of a card will significantly affect the
commands recorded on software definitions or a
third party control system.
Unit ID has a value from 0 to 9. Unit ID 0 should
be used for single unit operation. If the Unit ID is
set to 0, then each command can be used
without Ui (use command [SETU0]; see user’s
guide for the MT100-100).
Example:
[VERC3]: for unit ID zero
[VERC3Ui]: for unit ID other than zero
[VERC3]: equivalent to [VERC3U0]
1. [VER]
This command displays the software version
and card type for the MT105-106/107/109 card.
Command Format: [VERCnUi]
Cn = card ID (n = slot # from 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) (refer to
MT100-100 user’s guide for explanation)
Example:
If one MT105-106/107/109 card is in slot #2 of
unit 3. When sending command [VERC2U3],the
Multi- Tasker™ Enclosure will return feedback
as:
MT105-106 690-0126-011
MT105-106 = card type
690-0126-011 = software version
2. [C]
This command displays the status of the card
and connections of the Matrix Switcher.
Command Format: [CnUi]
Cn = card ID (n = a slot # from 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
Ui = unit id (i = 0 to 9) (refer to the MT100-100
user’s guide for explanation)
Example:
If one MT105-106/107/109 card is in slot #2 of
unit 3 with output 1, 2 and 3 ON:
When sending command [C2U3],feedback will
be returned as:
In1 Out1 ON
In2 Out2 ON
In1 Out3 ON
In2 Out4 OFF
In8 Out5 OFF
In7 Out6 OFF
In2 Out7 OFF
Description of Feedback:
Input1 is connected to Output1 and Output1 is
enabled
Input2 is connected to Output2 and Output2 is
enabled
Input1 is connected to Output3 and Output3 is
enabled.
Input2 is connected to Output4 and Output4 is
disabled

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Input8 is connected to Output5 and Output5 is
disabled
Input7 is connected to Output6 and Output6 is
disabled
Input2 is connected to Output7 and Output7 is
disabled
Note: If there is no card in slot #2 of unit 3,
sending the [C2U3] command will not return any
feedback.
3. [CnS]
This command will display and save the card
On/Off and I/O status for card in slot n. This
ensures the card returns to the current
configuration after system power has been
turned off.
Example:
If one MT105-106/107/109 card is in slot #2 of
unit 3 with output 1, 2 and 3 ON:
When sending the command [C2U3S], the
feedback will be as follows:
In1 Out1 ON
In2 Out2 ON
In1 Out3 ON
In2 Out4 OFF
In8 Out5 OFF
In7 Out6 OFF
In2 Out7 OFF
Card Status Saved
4. [IO]
This command will connect input x with output Y,
but the user needs to use [ON] command to
enable this output.
Command Format: [IxOyCnUiS]
Ix = select input x (x is from 1 to 6)
Oy = connect to output y (y is from 1 to 6)
Cn = card ID number (n is from 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-104 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
Ui = unit ID (i is from 0 to 9). (Refer to MT100-
100 user’s guide to set Unit ID)
S = saves command to memory
Example:
1. [I2O1C4U2]: Connects Input2 to Output1 for
Card 4 in Unit 2. .Output1 is NOT enabled by
making this connection.
2. [I6O2C4U2S]: Connects Input6 to Output2
for Card 4 in Unit 2 and saves that I/o
connection to memory.
5. [IO*]
This command enables the one input to be
connected to all outputs with a single command.
Example:
[I2O*C2]: Connects Input2 to all outputs on
Card 2 of Unit 0.
6. [ON]
This command enables one or more outputs of a
single card or group of cards.
[ONmCnUiS]: for a single card
This command enables output “m” without
affecting any other outputs.
Default when plugged in = Input 1 is ON
m = Output number (m = 1 to 6)
n = Card ID number (n = 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-104 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
i = Unit ID number (i = 0 to 9)
S = saves command to memory
Example:
1) [ON12C5U3]: Turns ON only output 1 and 2
of the MT105-106/107/109 card located in slot
#5 of the MT100-100 Enclosure with unit ID3.
2) [ON3C5U3]: Turns ON only output 3 of the
MT105-106/107/109 card located in slot #5 of
the MT100-100 Enclosure with unit ID3. After
the [ON12C5U3] and [ON3C5U3] commands
have been executed, output 1, 2 and 3 will be
ON.
3) [ONC5U3]: Turns ON all outputs of the card.

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[ONmGkUiS]: for a group of cards
This command enables output "m" for each card
in group "k" of unit "i".
m = card output (m = # from 1-6)
k = group number (k = # from 1-9)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
S = saves command to memory
Example:
1. [ON1G5U1]: Turns ON output 1 for each
card in group 5 of unit 1.
2. [ONG5U1]: Turns ON all outputs for each
card in group 5 of unit 1.
[ON….. P]: sets path
This command will set the path for the output,
but it is not active until the switch command is
executed ( [SW] ). Commands ending in "P" are
not executed immediately. The path for outputs
on multiple cards or the same card can be
loaded.
Command Format: [ONmCnUiP]
m = output number (m =1 to 6)
n = card ID No. (n = a slot # from 1 to 19) (1 to 8
for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
P = path
Example:
If 2 cards are at slot 6 and 7 of unit 3:
To enable output 1 and 2 of card 6 and output 3
and 4 of card 7 simultaneously, use the following
commands:
[ON12C6U3P]
[ON34C7U3P]
[SW]
If "F" is included use the [ONmCnUiPF]
command or the [ONmCnUiFP] command.
[ON…..F]: feedback
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string or if the unit ID is zero.
Example:
[ON1C2U3F]: if path is not set
[ON1C2U3PF]: if path is set
7. [OFF]
This command disables one or more outputs of
a single card or a group of cards.
[OFFmCnUiS]: for a single card
This command disables output “m” without
affecting any other outputs.
m = output number (m = 1 to 6)
n = card ID No. (n = slot # from 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
i= Unit ID number (i = 0 to 9)
S = saves command to memory
[OFFCnUi]: Turns OFF all outputs of the card
Example:
1) If card 5 of unit 3 has output 1, 2 and 3 ON:
a) [OFF1C5U3]: Turns OFF output 1 while
output 2 and 3 remain ON.
b) [OFF23C5]: Turns OFF output 2 and 3.
2) If card 5 of unit 3 has output 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
and 6 ON:
a) [OFFC5U3]: Turns OFF all outputs, which is
equivalent to [OFF123456C5U3].
[OFFmGkUiS]: for a group of cards
This command disables output "m" for each card
in group "k" of unit "i".
Command Format: [OFFmCnUiP]
m = card output (m = # from 1-6)
k = group number (k = # from 1-9)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
S = saves command to memory
Example:
1. [OFF1G5U1]: Turns OFF output 1 for each
card in group 5 of unit 1.

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2. [OFFG5U1]: Turns OFF all outputs for each
card in group 5 of unit 1.
[OFF…..P]: sets path
This command will set the path for the output,
but it is not active until the switch command is
executed ( [SW] ). Commands ending in "P" are
not executed immediately. The path for outputs
on multiple cards or the same card can be
loaded.
Command Format: [OFFmCnUiP]
m = number (m =1 to 6)
n = card ID No. (n = a slot # from 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
P = path
Example:
If 2 cards are at slot 6 and 7 of unit 3:
To enable output 1 and 2 of card 6 and output 3
and 4 of card 7 simultaneously, use the following
commands:
[OFF12C6U3P]
[OFF34C7U3P]
[SW]
If "F" is included use the [OFFmCnUiPF]
command or the [OFFmCnUiFP]command.
[OFF…..F]: feedback
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string or if the unit ID is zero.
Example:
[OFF1C2U3F]: if path is not set
[OFF1C2U3PF]: if path is set
8. [SW] – Switch
The switch command immediately connects
inputs and outputs, which were previously set
with the PATH command on this card or any
other cards in the MT100-100.
Example:
[ON12C6U3P]
[ON34C7U3P]
[SW]
The system will return feedback as OK if the unit
ID is zero.
9. [CLR]
This command clears the members for a single
group or for all nine groups.
[CLRCnUi]: for a single card
n = Card ID number (n = 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
i = Unit ID number (i = 0 to 9)
Note that all outputs will be connected to Input1.
10. […S]
This command used at the end of and ON/OFF
or I/O setup command saves that configuration
to memory.
11. […F]
This command, used at the end a command will
provide feedback in the form of "OK" if the
command was received and accepted.
12. […P]
This command will set the path for the output,
but it is not active until the switch command,
[SW], is executed. Commands ending in "P" are
not executed immediately. The path for outputs
on multiple cards or the same card can be
loaded. See "ON" command for examples.
13. [HELP]
This command displays all available commands
for RS-232 control.
14. [WR]
This command groups multiple cards in the
MT100-100 Enclosure. Each unit contains a
maximum of nine groups.
Command Format: [WRCn…GkUi]
n = card ID No. (n = slot # from 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)

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k = group number (k = # from 1-9)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
To group card #1, 2 and 3 as group 5 of unit #1,
send the [WRC1C2C3G5U1] command. After
executing this command, card 1, 2, and 3 will be
grouped as group 5 of unit 1.
OK or ER will be returned as feedback if "F" is
included at the end of a command string or if the
unit ID is zero.
[CLRGkUi]: for a group of cards
k = group number (k = # from 1-9)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
a) To clear group #1, send the [CLRG1U1]
command. This command clears the members
for the specified group only.
b) To clear all groups of unit 1, send the
[CLRG✻U1] command.
OK or ER will be returned as feedback if "F" is
included at the end of a command string or if the
unit ID is zero.
15. [G]
This command is used to request group data.
With the command, the user can identify which
input or output of a particular group is on.
Command Format: [GkUi]
k = group number (k = # from 1-9)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
If group 1 has DA Cards with output 1, 2 and 3
on, while group 2 has SW Cards with input 2 on:
1) [G1]: will return feedback as [On123G1].
2) [G2]: will return feedback as [On2G2].
16. [RD]
This command displays the members in each
group.
Command Format: [RDGkUi]
k = group number (k = # from 1-9)
i = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
member = C1 - C19 (card 1 to 19)
(1 to 8 for MT100-101 or 1 to 4 for MT100-106)
Example:
To read member data for group 5 of unit 1,send
the [RDG5U1] command. The system will return
feedback as C1C2C3 G5U1.
9.4 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
1) [VER] Receives software version.
2) [C] Receives status of the card.
3) [CnS] Displays and save
configuration.
4) [IO] Connects the input to the
output.
5) [IO*] Connects a single input to all
outputs.
6) [ON] Turns on one or more outputs
for a single card or a group of
cards.
7) [OFF] Turns off one or more outputs
for a single card or a group of
cards.
8) [SW] Switch (outputs the preloaded
buffer).
9) [CLR] Clears members of a single
group or all groups.
10) […S] Save setting of command.
11) […F] Provide feedback after
command is sent.
12) […P] Set PATH for use with switch
[SW] command.
13) [HELP] Displays all commands.
14) [WR] Groups multiple cards.
15) [G] Requests group data.

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16) [RD] Displays the members in each
group.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10
We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied MT105-106/107/109;
however, we would like to offer suggestions for the
following:
NO DISPLAY
Cause 1: The source has a problem.
Solution: Check the source and make sure
that there is a signal present and all
source connections are correct. If
the source is working and there is
still no display, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: The card input is not selected.
Solution: Select the card input. See RS-232
accessible commands in section 7.
If no display is present, see Cause
3.
Cause 3: Cable connections to the
destination are incorrect.
Solution: Make sure that cables are
connected properly. Also, make
sure that the continuity and wiring
are good. If there is still no display
present, see Cause 4.
Cause 4: The display has a problem.
Solution: Make sure that the display is
powered. If there is still no display,
call ALTINEX at [phone].
ALTINEX POLICY 11
11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY / RETURN POLICY
Please see the Altinex website at www.altinex.com
for details on warranty and return policy.
11.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
ALTINEX, INC
592 Apollo street
Brea, CA 92821 USA
TEL: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]