Altinex Multi Tasker MT107-204 User manual

MULTI-TASKER™
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0396-001
8 INPUTS, FIBER OPTIC
FOR MULTI-TASKER™
MATRIX SWITCHER
USER’S GUIDE
MT107-204

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ..............2
GENERAL..........................................................2
INSTALLATION .................................................2
CLEANING.........................................................2
FCC /CE NOTICE..............................................2
ABOUT YOUR MT107-204...................................3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................4
APPLICATION DIAGRAM ....................................5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION ........5
DIAGRAM 2INTERNAL VIEW ..........................6
INSTALLING YOUR MT107-204 ..........................7
OPERATION ........................................................7
RS-232 CONTROL.............................................7
DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS .......................7
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................7
NO OUTPUT ......................................................7
ALTINEX POLICY ................................................8
LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY ..........8
CONTACT INFORMATION ................................8

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using your
MT107-204. Keep this manual handy for future
reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your MT107-204 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 MT107-204
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 MT107-204 carefully. Dropping or
jarring can damage the card.
•Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
MT107-204.
•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 MT107-204 2
MT107-204
8 INPUTS, FIBER OPTIC INPUT CARD
The MT107-204 is an 8 Fiber Optic Input
expansion card for use with the MT107-104 64X64
Matrix Engine. The MT107-204 is capable of
receiving Altinex Fiber Optic signals produced from
Altinex's DA1935KM Transmitter.
Each MT107-204 connects to the Input Connector
on the MT107-104 Matrix Engine. Up to 8
MT107-204's may be connected to the Engine.
Each card is connected with the Engine via
specially provided, high bandwidth cables.
Input signals are received through high
performance fiber optic receivers converting the
signals to digital TTL levels. Once received, the
signals are redirected to any output through the
Matrix Engine.
Altinex's software and hardware allow for the
switching of any input to output combination and
prevents illegal switching combinations that may
damage components.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION MT107-204
GENERAL
Inputs 8
Input Connectors ST Fiber Optic Receiver
Compatibility
Signal types Keyboard and Mouse
Serial Data
Signal Rate 5Mbaud
Table 1. MT107-204 General
MECHANICAL MT107-204
Enclosure Slots Required 1 Slot per Card
Weight 0.4 lb (0.2 kg)
Connector Panel Black Anodized
T° Operating 10°C-50°C
T° Maximum 75°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calc.) 38,000 hrs
Table 2. MT107-204 Mechanical
ELECTRICAL MT107-204
Input
Fiber Optic Receiver
Compatible Fibers 62.5/125um
Output
Output to Matrix Engine TTL Levels
Maximum Rate 5MBaud (5mb/s)
Table 3. MT107-204 Electrical

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4

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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION

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DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW
MT107-204, 8 FIBER OPTIC INPUTS
OUTPUT
40P ID
C
IN8
IN7
IN6
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
OUT8
OUT7
OUT6
OUT3
OUT4
OUT5
OUT2
OUT1
FIBER
OPTIC
POWER
PRESENT

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INSTALLING YOUR MT107-204 6
Step 1. Locate the Matrix Engine, MT107-104 or
MT107-100, currently installed in the
Multi-Tasker™. Ensure there are enough
empty slots in the enclosure to allow for
the one or more MT107-204's to be
installed.
Step 2. Route the ribbon cables through the notch
in the add-on boards and connect to the
Engine base assembly using the special
high bandwidth cables provided. Make
sure that the cable connector is secured
in the socket of the input connector card.
Step 3. Carefully, slide the MT107-204 into a slot
in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure.
Step 4. Secure each card by tightening the
retainer screws at the top and bottom of
each card.
Step 5. Connect the output of the DA1935KM
transmitter to one of the inputs on the
MT107-204.
Step 6. Connect the output of the MT107-304 to
the input of the DA1934KM Receiver.
Step 7. Using MTSetup or other RS-232
communication software, send commands
to the Engine to connect the new input to
the desired output.
OPERATION 7
7.1 RS-232 CONTROL
The MT107-204 has many advanced remote
control capabilities when used in the
Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure as part of an
MT107-100 Matrix Switcher. These capabilities
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.
7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
Please, see the MT107-104 User's Guide for a
full listing of commands available for the
MT107-204 as part of a Multi-Tasker™ Matrix
Switcher.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8
We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied MT107-204. However, we
would like to offer suggestions for the following:
8.1 NO OUTPUT
Cause 1: The source has a problem.
Solution: Check the source by connecting the
keyboard and mouse directly to the
computer and verifying they work
correctly. If they are functioning, see
Solution 2.
Solution 2: Verify the MT107-204 is connected
to the MT107-100/104 and that the
cable is in good condition. If there is
no signal, please, call Altinex at
[phone].

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Cause 3: The path is not selected.
Solution: Make sure the input to output path is
correctly selected.
For example, Input 17 is connected
to Output 1 in the matrix engine.
Physically, the source signal should
be connected to Input 17 and the
receiving cable should be connected
to Output 1. See RS-232 accessible
commands in Section 7 of the
MT107-100/104's User Guide for
command details.
If the devices still fail to function
properly, see Cause 4.
Cause 4: Cable connections are incorrect.
Solution: Make sure that cables are properly
connected. Also, make sure that the
continuity and wiring are good. If the
are still not functioning, see
Cause 5.
Cause 5: The transmitting or receiving
device has a problem.
Solution: Make sure the receiving DA1934KM
and Transmitting DA1935KM have
power and are properly connected.
If there is still no response, please
call Altinex at [phone].
ALTINEX POLICY 9
9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY
Please see the Altinex website at
www.altinex.com for details on warranty and
return policy.
9.2 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]