Altinex MULTI-TASKER MT105-130 User manual

MULTI-TASKER™
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0368-001
8X8 CAT5 - 4TP/3TP/2TP
MATRIX SWITCHER CARDS
FOR MULTI-TASKER
USER’S GUIDE
MT105-130/131/132
MT105-130 is shown above.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS.............. 2
GENERAL......................................................... 2
INSTALLATION................................................. 2
CLEANING........................................................ 2
FCC / CE NOTICE............................................. 2
ABOUT YOUR MT105-130/131/132.................... 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..................................4
APPLICATION DIAGRAM.................................... 5
DIAGRAM 1: MT105-130 TYPICAL SETUP...... 5
DIAGRAM 2: MT105-131 TYPICAL SETUP...... 6
DIAGRAM 3: MT105-132 TYPICAL SETUP...... 7
DIAGRAM 4: INTERNAL VIEW ......................... 8
INSTALLING YOUR MT105-130/131/132............ 9
OPERATION........................................................ 9
RS-232 CONTROL............................................ 9
DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ...................... 9
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS........................... 17
MENU MODE .................................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........................... 21
NO DISPLAY................................................... 21
ALTINEX POLICY.............................................. 21
LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY ....... 21
CONTACT INFORMATION.............................. 21

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using
your MT105-130. Keep this manual handy for
future reference. These safety instructions are to
ensure the long life of your MT105-130 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 theMT105-130
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 MT105-130 carefully. Dropping or
jarring can damage the card.
•Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
MT105-130.
•Insert the card carefully into the slots of the
Multi-Tasker™ without bending any edges.
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 MT105-130/131/132 2
MT105-130
8x8 TWISTED PAIR SWITCHER VGA
or COMPONENT + STEREO AUDIO
The MT105-130 is a CAT-5 video+audio switcher
designed to switch Altinex Standard Twisted Pair
(TP) signals. This card has eight fixed inputs and
eight fixed outputs using RJ45 connectors.
Signal detection circuitry is built in for both inputs
and outputs. This feature enables easy remote
diagnostics throughout RS-232 commands, from
the source all the way to the output connectors.
Additional diagnostic tools include self-test of
internal memory IC's.
The matrix switcher may be configured to any 8x8
input and output combination through easy-to-use
standard MultiTasker™ ASCII commands. Several
input to output combinations may be
preprogrammed and then switched all at the same
time with a single command.
Three different 8x8 matrix switcher cards are
available:
MT105-130 4TP RGBHV + Stereo Audio
or
Component + Stereo Audio
or
S-Video + Stereo Audio
or
Composite + Stereo Audio
MT105-131 3TP S-Video + Stereo Audio
or
Composite + Stereo Audio
MT105-132 2TP Composite + Stereo Audio
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION MT105-130/131/132
GENERAL
Inputs
Main Inputs RJ-45 Female (8)
Outputs
Main Output RJ-45 Female (8)
Compatibility VGA thru UXGA, Stereo Audio
Component, Stereo Audio
S-Video, Stereo Audio
MT105-130
CompositeVideo, Stereo Audio
S-Video, Stereo Audio
MT105-131 Composite Video, Stereo Audio
MT105-132 Composite Video, Stereo Audio
Approvals CE/FCC
Table 1. MT105-130/131/132 General
MECHANICAL MT105-130/131/132
Enclosure Slots Required 2
Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
Connector Panel Black Anodized
T° Operating 10°C-50°C
T° Maximum 75°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calc.) 50,000 hrs
Table 2. MT105-130/131/132 Mechanical
ELECTRICAL MT105-130/131/132
Input Signals
CAT-5/6 Twisted Pair
Input Video + Audio Signals, Altinex Standard
Output Signals
CAT-5/6 Twisted Pair
Output Video + Audio Signals, Altinex Standard
Power (from Enclosure) +6V -6V Power
MT105-130 873mA 290mA 7.0 watts
MT105-131 620mA 206mA 5.0 watts
MT105-132 467mA 155mA 3.7 watts
Table 3. MT105-130/131/132 Electrical

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4

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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5
DIAGRAM1: MT105-130 TYPICAL SETUP

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DIAGRAM2: MT105-131 TYPICAL SETUP

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DIAGRAM3: MT105-132 TYPICAL SETUP

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DIAGRAM4: INTERNAL VIEW
MT105-130 : 4 TWISTED PAIR (TP) MATRIX SWITCHER
MT105-131 : 3 TWISTED PAIR (TP) MATRIX SWITCHER
MT105-132 : 2 TWISTED PAIR (TP) MATRIX SWITCHER

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INSTALLING YOUR MT105-130/131/132 6
Step 1. Slide the MT105-130/131/132 into an
available slot in the Multi-Tasker™
Enclosure in order to connect to the bus.
Make sure that the card fits into place.
Secure the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by
tightening the retainer screws located on
the top and bottom of the card.
Step 2. Connect a CAT-5/6 cable from a CAT-5
Transmitter to one of the input connectors
of the MT105-130/131/132.
Step 3. Connect one of the output connectors of
the MT105-130/131/132 the input of a
CAT-5 Receiver.
Step 4. Starting from the left, identify the slot
number where the MT105-130/131/132
card is plugged into the Enclosure and
note that it is for RS-232 control.
OPERATION 7
7.1 RS-232 CONTROL
When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the
MT105-130 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.
7.1.1 RS-232 INTERFACE
The RS-232 commands, for the
MT105-130/131/132, are in a simple ASCII
character format.
1. Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the
command.
2. Use uppercase letters for all commands.
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string.
Commands ending 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 or powered OFF then ON.
7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
Each command consists of three parts:
Function, Card ID, and Unit ID.
[Function , CardID , Unit ID ]
Example: [VERC3U2]
VER = Function
C3 = Card ID or Group ID
U2 = Unit ID
For Function, see a detailed explanation under
each command description.
The Card ID is an assigned value. It is equal to
the enclosure slot number in which the card is
installed. The value can range from 1to 4 up to
1 to 20 depending on the enclosure.
Card ID 0 (C0) is used for the controller. See
the MT100-100 User’s Guide for details.
The Group ID is a number representing a group
of cards defined with the [WR] command.
When using the Group ID, all cards in the group
will perform the given instruction.
Changing the position of a card will significantly
affect the commands recorded on software
definitions or third party control systems.
The 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 zero, each command may be
used without Ui. Use the command [SETU0],
as explained in the MT100-100 User’s Guide.
Example:
[VERC3]: For Unit ID Zero
[VERC3Ui]: For Unit ID other than Zero
[VERC3]: Equivalent to [VERC3U0]

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1. [VER]
This command displays the software version
and card type for theMT105-130 card.
Command Format: [VERCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
An MT105-130 card is in slot #2. Send the
command [VERC2], and the Multi-Tasker™
Enclosure will return the following feedback:
MT105-130 690-0191-001
MT105-130 = the card model
690-0191-001= the software version
2. [C]
This command displays the status of the card's
connections and whether Matrix Blocking mode
is set.
Command Format: [CnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
One MT105-130 card is in slot #2. Input 1 is
connected to all the outputs, and Outputs 1-3
are ON. Check the status by sending the
command [C2] and receiving feedback similar
to the following:
Blocking Matrix
In1 Out1 ON
In1 Out2 ON
In1 Out3 ON
In1 Out4 OFF
In1 Out5 OFF
In1 Out6 OFF
In1 Out7 OFF
In1 Out8 OFF
Note: If there is no card in slot #2, sending the
[C2] command will not return any feedback.
3. [CnS]
This command saves the input to output
connections, the blocking mode setting and the
on/off status of the outputs.
Command Format: [CnUiS]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
S= Save settings
Example:
Input 1 is connected to all 8 outputs, but only 1
thru 4 are ON. The card is in Matrix
Non-Blocking mode, see [MODE] command for
details. The feedback after sending the
command [C4S], for slot 4, would be:
Non-Blocking Matrix
In1 Out1 ON
In1 Out2 ON
In1 Out3 ON
In1 Out4 ON
In1 Out5 OFF
In1 Out6 OFF
In1 Out7 OFF
In1 Out8 OFF
In Matrix Non-Blocking mode, the entire
configuration will be restored after the system is
reset or powered off then on. The output
enable settings will be set to the saved values,
1 thru 4 ON and 5 thru 8 OFF.
In Matrix Blocking mode, the connection
settings will be restored after reset or power up,
but only one output enable setting will be
restored per input. For example, Input 1 is
connected to outputs 1-4 and Input 2 is
connected to Outputs 5-8 and all the outputs
are ON when the configuration is saved. After
reset or power up, Input 1 will be connected to
Outputs 1-4, and Input 2 will be connected to
Outputs 5-8, but only Outputs 1 and 5 will be
enabled.

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4. [CLR]
This command is used to clear the card and
return it to its factory settings. In Matrix Blocking
mode, that is Input 1 connected to all outputs
and Output 1 ON. In Matrix Non-Blocking mode,
Input 1 will be connected to all outputs and all
outputs will be ON.
Command Format: [CLRCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = from 0 to 9)
Example:
Send the command [CLRC8] to restore the card
in slot #8 to its factory defaults. The following
message will be displayed at the start.
PLEASE WAIT
CARD IS PERFORMING FACTORY RESET
When the reset is complete, the following
message will be displayed.
FACTORY RESET COMPLETED
5. [?]
This command will return general information
about the card and the status.
Command Format: [?CnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = from 0 to 9)
Example:
Send the command [?C5] to receive the
feedback for the MT105-130 in slot #5. Each
status field begins with a '+' and ends with the
card slot number (ex: C05). The feedback will
be similar to the following:
[+MT105-130C05+VR690-0191-001C05
+MA21111111C05+ON10000000C05]
MT105-130 = Card Type
VR690-0191-001 = Firmware version
MA11111112 =Matrix Connections
Left to right, each location represents an
output, 1-8. Each digit is the input
connected to that output. In this example,
Input 1 is connected to outputs 2-7 and
Input 2 is connected to Output 8.
ON10000000 = ON/OFF Status
Left to right, each location is an output, 1-8.
A '1' indicates the output is ON and a '0'
indicates OFF. In this example, Input 1 is
ON and the rest are OFF.
6. [STA]
This command enables/disables automatic
feedback from the front panel. The feedback
will be displayed following the command sent.
The command affects any card with
auto-feedback capability, not just the
MT105-130. The default at power on or reset is
STA0, OFF.
Command Format [STA1] = ON
Command Format [STA0] = OFF
Feedback Prefix Definitions:
+MT =Multi-Tasker Card
+VR = Firmware Version
+MA =Matrix Configuration
+ON = Output ON/OFF Status
Example 1:
Command =[ON1C5]
Feedback =+ON11110000C05
+ON = Output Status
11110000 =Outputs 1-4 are ON.
Outputs 5-8 are OFF
C05 =Card slot number
Example 2:
Command =[I1O1C5]
Feedback =+MA11111111C05
+MA =Matrix Configuration
11111111 =Input 1 to all outputs
C05 =Card slot number
NOTE: See the [?] command for further
details.

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7. [TEST]
This command performs a test on the internal
memory. Upon completion, the system will
display the results. If there are no problems, the
system will display the following:
MEMORY IC TEST RESULTS:
MEMORY IC PASS
Otherwise, failures will be indicated.
Command Format: [TESTCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
There is an MT105-130 in slot #10. In order to
test the internal memory, send the command
[TESTC10].
8. [ON]
This command will enable one output or all
outputs for a single card, or a group of cards.
SINGLE CARD OPERATION
Command Format: [ONmCnUi] - one output
Command Format: [ONCnUi] - all outputs
m= Output (m = # from 1 to 8)
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
There is an MT105-130 card in slot #5. All of
the outputs on the card are OFF.
1) [ON1C5]: Turns ON only Output 1.
2) [ONC5]: Turns ON all outputs.
GROUP OPERATION
Command Format: [ONmGkUi] - one output
Command Format: [ONGkUi] - all outputs
This command enables output "m" for each
card in group "k" of unit "i".
m= Output (m = # from 1-8)
Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
[ON1G1]: Turns ON Output 1 for each card in
Group 1. See the GROUP commands for a
detailed explanation.
PATH OPERATION
Command Format: [ONmCnUiP]
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 may be
preloaded.
m= Output number(m = # from 1 to 8)
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
P= Path
Example:
There are two MT105-130 cards in slots 6 and
7. Enable Output 1 of card 6 and Output 3 of
card 7 simultaneously. To do this, send the
following commands:
[ON1C6P] , [ON3C7P] , [SW]
If "F" is included, use the [ONmCnPF]
command or the [ONmCnFP] command.
FEEDBACK OPERATION
Command Format: [ON…..F]
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string.
Example:
[ON1C2F]: if path is not set
[ON1C2PF]: if path is set

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9. [OFF]
This command disables one or all outputs of a
single card or a group of cards.
SINGLE CARD OPERATION
Command Format: [OFFmCnUi] - one output
Command Format: [OFFCnUi] - all outputs
m= Output (m = # from 1 to 8)
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
Card 5 has Output 1 ON. The following
commands may be used to turn OFF the
output.
1) [OFF1C5]:Turns OFF only Output 1.
2) [OFFC5]:Turns OFF all outputs.
GROUP OPERATION
Command Format: [OFFmGkUi] - one output
Command Format: [OFFGkUi] - all outputs
This command disables output "m" for each
card in group "k" of unit "i".
m= Output (m = # from 1-8)
Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
1. [OFF1G1]:Turns OFF Output 1 for each
card in group 1.
2. [OFFG1]:Turns OFF all outputs for each
card in group 1.
PATH OPERATION
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 may be
preloaded.
Command Format: [OFFmCnUiP]
m= Output (m = # from 1 to 8)
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
P= Path
Example:
There are two MT105-130 cards in slots 6 and
7. Disable Output 1 of card 6 and Output 3 of
card 7 simultaneously using the following
commands:
[OFF1C6P] , [OFF3C7P] , [SW]
If "F" is included, use the [OFFmCnPF]
command or the [OFFmCnFP] command.
FEEDBACK OPERATION
Command Format: [OFF…..F]
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string.
Example:
[OFF1C2F]: if path is not set
[OFF1C2PF]: if path is set
10. [IO]
This command will connect a single input with
one or all outputs.
If the card is in Matrix Non-Blocking mode, the
[ON] command must be used to enable the
output if the output is off. The IO command will
not automatically turn the outputs on.
If the card is in Matrix Blocking mode, only the
first output will be turned on automatically. If
there are other oututs ON, they will be turned
OFF. See the [MODE] command for more
details.

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Command Format: [IxOyCnUi]
x = Input (x = # from 1 to 8)
y = Output (y = # from 1 to 8, or[for all)
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
An MT105-130 is in slot #4 and Matrix Blocking
mode is set. Connect Input 1 to all outputs by
sending the command [I1O[C4]. After the
command is sent, Input 1 will be connected to
all outputs, but only Output number 1 will be
turned on. If outputs 2 thru 8 were on prior to
the command, they will be turned off.
11. […S] – SAVE
This command will save the configuration
command being sent in memory. When
sending the command[I1O8C4S], after reset or
power up, Input 1 will be connected to Output 8
on C4.
12. […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.
13. […P] – PATH
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 examples in ON and OFF
commands.
14. [SW] – SWITCH
This command immediately connects inputs
and outputs previously set with the PATH
command. All paths set on this card and all
other cards in the enclosure will be switched.
Example:
The following commands set the path for
turning on Output 1 of the card in slot #6 and
turning off Output 3 of the card in slot #7.
Nothing happens until the [SW] command is
sent. At that time, Output 1 is enabled and
Output 3 is disabled.
[ON1C6P]
[OFF3C7P]
[SW]
15. [SDI]
The Input Signal Detect command tests for the
presence of an input signal on one or all inputs.
The Multi-Tasker™ returns feedback indicating
the input signal number and the status
ON/OFF.
Command Format: [SDImCnUi] - one input
Command Format: [SDICnUi] - all inputs
m= Input (m = # from 1 to 8)
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example 1:
A properly formatted input signal is applied to
Input 1 of the card in slot #4. Verify the input
signal is detected by sending the command
[SDI1C4] and receiving the following feedback:
In1 Signal ON
Example 2:
Only one input signal is applied to the
MT105-130. Send the command [SDIC4] to
check all inputs. The feedback will be:
In1 Signal ON
In2 Signal OFF
In3 Signal OFF
In4 Signal OFF
In5 Signal OFF
In6 Signal OFF
In7 Signal OFF
In8 Signal OFF

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16. [SDO]
The Output Signal Detect command tests for
the presence of an output signal on one or all
outputs. The Multi-Tasker™ returns feedback
indicating the output signal number and the
status ON/OFF.
Command Format: [SDOmCnUi] - one output
Command Format: [SDOCnUi] - all outputs
m= Output (m = # from 1 to 8)
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example 1:
The card in slot #4 has Input 1 is connected to
Output 1 and Output 1 is turned ON. Verify the
output signal is detected by sending the
command [SDO1C4] and receiving the
following feedback:
Out1 Signal ON
Example 2:
Input 1 is connected to all outputs, but only
outputs 1-4 are enabled. Verify the output
signals are detected by sending the command
[SDOC4] and receiving the following feedback:
Out1 Signal ON
Out2 Signal ON
Out3 Signal ON
Out4 Signal ON
Out5 Signal OFF
Out6 Signal OFF
Out7 Signal OFF
Out8 Signal OFF
17. [MODE]
This command sets the Matrix Switch Mode to
Blocking or Non-Blocking.
Command Format: [MODEmCnUi]
m= 1 = ON, 0 = OFF
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
NON-BLOCKING
Example:
Send the command [MODE0C4] to turn OFF
Blocking Matrix for the card in slot #4. Next,
send the command [I1O*C4] to connect Input 1
to all outputs. In Non-Blocking mode, the inputs
will be switched and the output enable settings
will not be changed. If the outputs are on, they
remain on.
BLOCKING
Example:
Send the command [I1O*C4] to connect Input 1
to all outputs. With Blocking ON, Input 1 will be
connected to all outputs, but only Output 1 will
be enabled. The remaining outputs will need to
be enabled using the [ON] command.
Connecting a single output will result in the
output being switched and enabled. For
example, with Blocking ON, sending the
command [I2O2C4] will result in Input 2 being
connected to Output 2 and Output 2 will be
turned on.
18. [HELP]
This command displays information available
for the Multi-Tasker interface commands.
Command Format: [HELPCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
In order to display the RS-232 commands
available for the MT105-130 card in slot #2,
send the command [HELPC2]. The commands
along with a brief description will be displayed
in the Terminal Window.
19. [WR]
This command groups multiple cards in the
enclosure allowing all the group members to be
controlled simultaneously with the same
command. Each unit may define a maximum of
eight groups.

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In Multi-Tasker™ systems with audio and video
cards, boards are typically grouped as follows:
Group 1 = Video Cards
Group 2 = Audio Cards
Group 3 = Video and Audio Cards
If assigning group commands to button
functions, it is best to use the "Press and Hold
on Power Up" to make group settings.
Command Format: [WRCn…GkUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
To group cards 1, 2, and 3 as group5 of
Unit ID 1, send the command
[WRC1C2C3G5U1]. After executing this
command, cards 1, 2 and 3 will be grouped
together as group 5 of Unit ID 1. The system
will return the following feedback:
G1=C1C2C3
Now, when a command is sent to G1, each
board in G1 will execute the same command.
20. [CLRG]
This command clears the members for a single
group or for all groups. The clear command
restores the cards to default settings.
Command Format: [CLRGkUi]
Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8, or [for all)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
1) To clear group 1, send the [CLRG1U1]
command. This command clears the
members for the specified group only.
2) To clear all groups of UnitID 1, send the
[CLRG[U1] command.
NOTE: Since this command is sending the
[CLR] command to its group members,
each card will display its own reset
message.
21. [RD]
This command displays the members in each
group.
Command Format: [RDGkUi]
Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
The cards in slots 1, 2 and 19 are part of
group 5 in Unit ID 1. Read the member data for
group 5 of UnitID 1, by sending the command
[RDG5U1]. The system will return feedback as
follows:
G1=C1C2C19
The feedback shows G1 (Group 1) and then the
cards that make up Group 1. In this case,
Group 1 includes C1, C2 and C19.
22. [CLM]
This command removes the members in a
group and leaves the group empty.
Command Format: [CLMGkUi]
Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
Group 5 of Unit ID 1 contains the cards in slots
1, 2 and 19. Read the member data for group5
of Unit ID 1. Send the command [RDG5U1]
and receive the following feedback:
G1=C1C2C19
Now, clear group 5 by sending the command
[CLMG5U1]. Reread the member data as above
and note the following feedback:
G1=EMPTY - PLEASE RESET THE SYSTEM
WHEN FINISHED

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7.3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
Card Commands
1) [VER] Receives software version
2) [C] Receives status of the card
3) [CnS] Saves card settings
4) [CLR] Reset card to default values
5) [?] Show status/ general information
6) [STA] Enable/disable auto feedback
7) [TEST] Test internal memory IC's
8) [ON] Turns on one or all outputs
9) [OFF] Turns off one or all outputs
10) [IO] Connects inputs to outputs
11) […S] Save the command configuration
12) […F] Provides feedback upon sending
13) […P] Set the path, preload for [SW]
14) [SW] Switch preloaded output buffer
15) [SDI] Input Signal Detect
16) [SDO] Output Signal Detect
17) [MODE] Set matrix blocking on/off
18) [HELP] Display all available commands
Group Commands
19) [WR] Groups multiple cards
20) [CLRG] Clears group members
21) [RD] Displays group members
22) [CLM] Removes members from group.
7.4 MENU MODE
MENU MODE commands are RS-232 commands
that allow virtually the same functionality as
programming commands. Unlike the programming
commands in the previous sections, 7.2 and 7.3,
MENU commands prompt the user to select from a
list of available options. The system then responds
based upon selections made by the user.
MENU commands may be issued in response to
prompts from within MTSetup™ or other RS-232
communication software.
The MENU driven commands are only available
with Multi-Tasker™ Front Panel systems that have
the following firmware:
690-0122-015= Version 015 or later.
690-0123-004= Version 004or later.
690-0124-015= Version 018 or later.
NOTE: In MTSetup™, send the command [VER]
from the Terminal Window. The system will
respond with feedback similar to the following:
[690-0122-015 690-0123-004 690-0124-018]
Check the last three digits against the numbers
above to determine if the MENU MODE option is
available.
7.4.1 MENU COMMAND DEFINITIONS
Refer to section 7.2 for details on card functions
and examples. Following is a cross-reference of
menu mode sections versus commands.
MENU COMMAND
Matrix [MODE]
I/O Connection [..P], [IO], [SW]
Output ON/OFF [ON], [OFF]
Signal Detect [SDI], [SDO]
Save Configuration [CnS]
Reset Configuration
to Default [CLR]
Version [VER]
Status [C]
Help [HELP]
Not Available [?], [STA], […S], [...F],
[TEST], [WR], [CLRG],
[RD], [CLM]

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7.4.2 USING MENU MODE
SUGGESTION: Before using the menu mode, it
is best to disable the automatic feedback
feature. The values and current settings will be
displayed in the menu mode, but the automatic
feature will display after each setting change
making the menus difficult to read.
1. In order to enter MENU mode, the system
needs to be connected to a computer
running MTSetup™ or other RS-232 control
software.
2. Insert the card into an empty slot and push
in all the way for a secure fit.
3. Reset the system or power the system OFF
and then ON.
4. In MTSetup™, click the cursor in the
Terminal Window and press the ENTER
key.
5. The system will interrogate the enclosure
and return a list of cards installed and their
slot locations.
Example: 8 (Slot 8): MT105-130
NOTE: Only cards supporting the MENU
feature will be displayed.
5. Find the alphanumeric character
representing the card whose setup requires
changing. It will be the first character in the
line.
6. Press the number or letter associated with
the card, and a menu with options available
for that card will appear on the screen. In
the example above, press "8".
WARNING: Do NOT enter any characters
except the one relating to the desired
menu. Pressing ENTER or RETURN after
"8" will force the system back to the original
prompt.
7. After selecting the MT105-130 as described
above, the system will prompt for selections
specific to that card.
8. Read each menu carefully, and continue
selecting keys as prompted for further
functions.
7.4.3 MENU TYPES
1. MAIN MENU
The first menu displayed after selecting the
card is the Main Menu. This menu provides
access to the main functions related to the
card. Press the key representing the menu
item for access. A sub menu will appear
next.
2. SUB MENUS
Each sub menu will display either another
menu (sub menu) or a list of available
options or settings. Press the key
corresponding to the menu choice to
change a setting or select the next menu.
NOTE: Pressing the ESCAPE (ESC) key in
most menus will take you up to the
previous menu.
7.4.4 MT105-130/131/132 MENUS
Following are the menus available to the
MT105-130/131/132. The first menu is the Main
Menu only. The second listing is an expansion
of all the menu items available.
The expanded menu contains values in
parentheses that indicate the current setting or
value of that parameter. In some areas,
additional comments are provided for
clarification.
Some menu settings act as toggle features. For
example, if the MODE is set to Non-Blocking,
the only option will be '1'. Pressing 1 will
change the mode to Blocking, the value
displayed in parentheses will show
"BLOCKED". The new option displayed will be
'1' for "Non-Blocking". In short, pressing 1
repeatedly will toggle between Blocking and
Non-Blocking modes.

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CAUTION: Pay special attention to the top of
the menus in the IO CONNECTION menus. If
the PATH option is ON, it will be necessary to
use the SWITCH option to complete the
connection. Additionally, after selecting the
input to connect, the active input number will be
displayed at the top of the list of available
outputs.
MT105-130/131/132 MAIN MENU
1: MATRIX MODE (0)
2: IO CONNECTION
3: OUTPUT ON/OFF
4: SIGNAL DETECT
5: SAVE CONFIGURATION
6: RESET CONFIGURATION TO DEFAULT
7: VERSION
8: STATUS
9: HELP
ESC: GO BACK
MT105-130/131/132 EXPANDED MENUS
1. MATRIX MODE
MATRIX MODE (NON-BLOCKED)
1: BLOCKED
ESC: GO BACK
2. IO CONNECTION
IO CONNECTION
1: PATH SWITCHING (ON)
PATH SWITCHING (ON)
The value in parentheses is the current
value. See the [..P] and [SW]
commands for details.
1: OFF
ESC: GO BACK
2: CONNECT IO (IN2OUT1)
CONNECT IO
First, the system will prompt for the
input number. Select from the list
provided and then the output list will be
displayed.
1: SELECT INPUT1
2: SELECT INPUT2
3: SELECT INPUT3
4: SELECT INPUT4
5: SELECT INPUT5
6: SELECT INPUT6
7: SELECT INPUT7
8: SELECT INPUT8
ESC: GO BACK
After selecting the input, the system will
prompt for the output. In this case, it
shows INPUT2 at the top of the list.
Select the output to connect to Input 2.
CONNECT IO
INPUT2
1: SELECT OUTPUT1
2: SELECT OUTPUT2
3: SELECT OUTPUT3
4: SELECT OUTPUT4
5: SELECT OUTPUT5
6: SELECT OUTPUT6
7: SELECT OUTPUT7
8: SELECT OUTPUT8
9: ALL OUTPUTS
ESC: GO BACK
3: SWITCH
ESC: GO BACK
3. OUTPUT ON/OFF
OUTPUT ON/OFF
After a selection, the same menu will be
redisplayed with the update value in
parentheses.
1: OUTPUT1 (ON)
2: OUTPUT2 (OFF)
3: OUTPUT3 (OFF)
4: OUTPUT4 (OFF)
5: OUTPUT5 (OFF)
6: OUTPUT6 (OFF)
7: OUTPUT7 (OFF)
8: OUTPUT8 (ON)
9: ALL OUTPUTS ON
A: ALL OUTPUTS OFF
ESC: GO BACK