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Fiberlink® Matrix
Operation Manual
Fiberlink® Matrix is a fully congurable
and SMPTE compliant optical router
with support for up to 32 inputs and
32 outputs. Fiberlink® Matrix supports
most Fiberlink® Series products oering
extensive signal exibility.

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Fiberlink® Matrix
Introduction ................................................... 3
What’s included with Fiberlink® Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Determining your Fiberlink® Matrix Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Upgrading/Adding Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fiberlink® Matrix Front Panel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Compatibility ...................................................4
Installation Instructions .........................................4
Front Panel & Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front Panel Overview ............................................6
Rear Panel Overview .............................................6
Routing Signals .................................................7
Creating a New Signal Route (Path) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Editing an Existing Signal Route (Path) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Reviewing the Current Signal Routes (Paths) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Presets ........................................................ 9
Create a Preset and Execute ......................................9
Create a Preset without Executing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Reviewing Presets ..............................................11
Recalling a Preset ...............................................11
Edit a Preset and Recall (Execute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Edit a Preset without Recalling (Executing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Storing the Current Matrix Configuration as a Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Front Panel Lockout ........................................... 15
Locking the Front Panel ........................................ 15
Unlocking the Front Panel ..................................... 15
Changing the Password .........................................15
Status Displays .................................................16
Viewing the current IP Address & Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
USB Operations ................................................17
Saving Matrix Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Restoring Matrix Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Upgrading Fiberlink® Matrix ....................................19
Specifications ................................................. 20
Certifications & Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Statement of Warranty ........................................ 22
Troubleshooting ...............................................23
Maintenance & Repairs .........................................24
Contents

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Fiberlink® Matrix
1 - Fiberlink® Matrix OM32 (32x32 Chassis) or Fiberlink® Matrix OM16 (16x16 Chassis)
2 - AC Power Line Cords
1 - USB Memory Stick
1 - User’s Manual ( This document )
1 - Remote Control Manual
1 - Rack Mounting Kit
1 - Accessory Pack ( Replacement fuses, rubber feet )
Unique to Fiberlink Matrix is the ability to purchase the unit in the exact configura-
tion your project requires. For example, a Fiberlink Matrix may be equipped with 9
optical inputs and 26 optical outputs.
For this reason, your Fiberlink Matrix may be Model OM32 but be equipped with less
than 32 inputs or outputs or may be Model OM16 but be equipped with less than
16 inputs or outputs.
To determine the Fiberlink Matrix model you have, please follow these simple rules:
If you have more than 16 inputs or outputs, you have Model OM32.
If you have 16 or less inputs and outputs, you have Model OM16.
Fiberlink® Matrix is not user/field upgradeable. However, input and output upgrades
are provided by the factory. Contact sales to learn more about upgrading your
Fiberlink® Matrix.
Fiberlink® Matrix may be purchased with or without the Front Panel Routing Keys.
When purchased without the Front Panel Routing Keys, some basic operational keys
will remain.
If your Fiberlink® Matrix does not have a full Front Panel, you can have your Fiberlink®
Matrix upgraded to include the full Front Panel by contacting sales.
Some operations described in this manual will only be available to you via remote
control procedures as described in the Remote Control & GUI Management manual
if your Matrix is not equipped with the full Front Panel.
Introduction
What’s included with
Fiberlink® Matrix
Determining your
Fiberlink® Matrix Model
Upgrading/Adding
Inputs and Outputs
Fiberlink® Matrix
Front Panel Options

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Fiberlink® Matrix
Fiberlink® Matrix is SMPTE 297-2006 compliant. As such, Fiberlink® Matrix should
operate with any product that adheres to SMPTE 297-2006.
Fiberlink® Matrix is compatible with the following Fiberlink® Models:
Scan Do® HD - 1297
Scan Do® HD - 1298
3134 Series
3150 Series
335x Series
3360 Series
3380 Series
3400 Series
3440 Series
3620 Series
4040 Series
4160 Series
4320 Series
5100 Series (2 Fiber)
7030 Series
7040 Series
7050 Series
7060 Series
7070 Series
7100 Series
7130 Series
7140 Series
722x Series
7242 Series
7250 Series
7820 Series
8000 Series
8100 Series
Flex Series
(1 Way & 2 Fiber for
bi-directionality)
Compatibility | Installation Instructions
Compatibility
Installation Instructions
Never cover Fiberlink® Matrix’s
side or rear vents
Fiberlink® Matrix should never be
placed directly on top of other
equipment and other equipment
should never be placed directly on top
of Fiberlink® Matrix.
Fiberlink® Matrix requires no special tools for installation. Fiberlink® Matrix should
be placed in a cool, well ventilated area. Fiberlink® Matrix should never be placed
directly on top of other equipment and other equipment should not be placed
directly on top of Fiberlink® Matrix.
Never cover Fiberlink® Matrix’s side or rear vents.
Step 1: If Fiberlink® Matrix will be installed in a rack system, attach the enclosed
Rack Mount Ears to Fiberlink® Matrix and secure Fiberlink® Matrix to the
rack. If Fiberlink® Matrix will not be used in a rack system, attach the
enclosed rubber feet to the bottom of Fiberlink® Matrix.
Step 2: Attach a power line cord to both Power A and Power B. If no power is
applied to Power A or Power B, redundant power will not be available.
Step 3: Remove the dust covers from each of the optical connectors you will be
using. Store these dust covers for future use as optical connectors should
never be exposed to the elements for long durations of time.
Step 4: Carefully connect each optical cable to the desired input and output
ports of Fiberlink® Matrix.
Step 5: Turn the Power A and Power B switches to the on position. The Power A
and Power B LEDs on the front panel should illuminate. Fiberlink® Matrix
is now ready for operation.

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Input Keys: These keys represent each input port and are used to create signal routes and presets
Output Keys: These keys represent each output port and are used to create signal routes.
Power A LED: Illuminated when power is applied to Power Input A
Power B LED: Illuminated when power is applied to Power Input B
USB Activity: Illuminated when a USB memory stick is attached to Fiberlink® Matrix
Active Laser: When illuminated, Fiberlink® Matrix is in Active Laser mode and displaying which output ports have an
active laser. See the Status Displays section of this manual.
Active I/O: When illuminated, Fiberlink Matrix is in Active I/O mode and is displaying the inputs & outputs used by
your signal routes (paths).
Available I/O: When illuminated, Fiberlink® Matrix is in Available I/O mode and is displaying which inputs and outputs are
currently installed in the unit.
Create: Used to create presets
Save: Used to save presets
Recall: Used to recall presets
Left Arrow: Used to cycle through inputs and outputs when Fiberlink® Matrix is in various modes.
See the Status Displays section of this manual.
Right Arrow: Used to cycle through inputs and outputs when Fiberlink® Matrix is in various modes.
See the Status Displays section of this manual.
Execute: Used to execute an operation
Status: Used to toggle Fiberlink® Matrix through its various Status Display modes.
See the Status Displays section of this manual.
Clear: Used to cancel any operation or exit any Status Display mode.
USB Port: Used to store and recall Fiberlink® Matrix configurations as well as update Firmware and GUI software.
See USB Operation section of this manual.
Front Panel Overview
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Input Ports: The optical ports that receive the incoming optical signal to route.
Output Ports: The optical ports that output the routed optical signal.
Ethernet Port: Ethernet port to facilitate remote control via the built-in GUI
RS-232 Port: RS-232 port to facilitate remote control
Power A: Primary power source
Power B: Redundant power source
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Rear Panel Overview

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To create and execute a new route (path), follow the procedure below:
Step 1: Press the CLEAR button to ensure that Fiberlink® Matrix is not in any
other mode of operation. No keys should be illuminated at this time.
Step 2: Press any Input or Output key:
If an Input key is pressed, the input indicator will blink. If any
outputs are currently assigned to the selected input their respective
Output key will illuminate. Go to Step 3A.
If an Output key is pressed, the Output indicator will blink. If the
selected output is currently assigned to an input, the respective
input key will illuminate. Go to Step 3B.
Step 3A: Press any and all outputs that you would like to assign to the current input.
If an Output key is currently illuminated and that key is
pressed, the output will no longer be included in the route and
the key will turn off.
If an Output key is not illuminated and that key is pressed, the
output will be included in the route and the key will illuminate.
If you select an output that is already assigned to an input
other than the one chosen, the key will blink rapidly to warn you
that the output is in use elsewhere. Press again to deselect.
Step 3B: Press any Input key to assign the chosen output to that input.
Step 4: Press EXECUTE to create and deploy your new signal route. The EXECUTE
key, the selected Input key and the chosen Output keys will blink two
times and then extinguish to indicate the successful route creation.
The procedure for editing an existing signal route (path) is identical to the procedure
for creating a signal route. Please see the procedure above.
Creating and Editing a Signal Route (Path)
Creating a Signal Route (Path)
Editing an Existing
Signal Route (Path)

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To review any active input signal route, follow the procedure below:
Step 1: Press the CLEAR button to ensure that Fiberlink® Matrix is not in any
other mode of operation. No keys should be illuminated at this time.
Step 2: Press any Input key:
The input indicator will blink. If any outputs are currently assigned
to the selected input the corresponding Output key(s) will
illuminate.
Step 3: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button.
The next (RIGHT) or previous (LEFT) input will be selected and will
blink. If any outputs are currently assigned to the selected input
the corresponding Output key(s) will illuminate.
Step 4: Press the CLEAR button to exit when finished.
To review any active output signal route, follow this procedure:
Step 1: Press the CLEAR button to ensure that Fiberlink® Matrix is not in any
other mode of operation. No keys should be illuminated at this time.
Step 2: Press any Output key:
If the output key fails to illuminate, or no input keys illuminate,
the selected output is not part of any signal route.
Step 3: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button.
The next (RIGHT) or previous (LEFT) output will be selected and will
blink. If the output does have an input assigned to it, the respective
Input key will illuminate. If no input key illuminates, the selected
output is not part of any signal route.
Step 4: Press the CLEAR button to exit when finished.
Reviewing Signal Routes (Paths)
Reviewing Inputs:
Note:
While reviewing inputs, it is possible to
edit the route for that input. Please see
the Creating & Editing a Signal Route
(Path) section of this manual.
Reviewing Outputs:
Note:
While reviewing outputs, it is possible
to edit the route for that output. Please
see the Creating & Editing a Signal
Route (Path) section of this manual.

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Fiberlink® Matrix
To create and execute a new preset, follow the procedure below:
Step 1: Press the CLEAR button to ensure that Fiberlink® Matrix is not in any
other mode of operation. No keys should be illuminated at this time.
Step 2: Press the CREATE button. The CREATE button will illuminate blue.
Step 3: Press any Input key. The input indicator will blink.
Step 4: Press any and all outputs that you would like to assign to the current input.
If an Output key is currently illuminated and the key is
pressed, the output will no longer be included in the route and
the key will turn off.
If an Output key is not illuminated and the key is pressed, the
output will be included in the route and the key will illuminate.
Repeat Steps 3 through 4 for each route you wish to store in the preset
Step 5: Press the SAVE button. The SAVE button will illuminate blue. If there are
any existing presets, the corresponding input keys will illuminate blue to
inform you of a preset in that location.
Step 6: Choose your preset storage location by selecting one of the Input keys:
The EXECUTE and SAVE keys will blink rapidly.
The chosen preset storage location input key will blink rapidly
to warn you that an existing preset will be overwritten.
Step 7: Press the EXECUTE button. Your selected Input key designating your preset
storage location and the EXECUTE button will illuminate for two seconds
indicating that your preset is now saved and the Matrix has switched its
inputs and outputs accordingly.
Create a Preset & Execute
Create a Preset and Execute
This procedure will interrupt/modify
your current input and output
configuration upon completion
of Step 7.

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To create and save, but not execute a new preset, follow the procedure below:
Step 1: Press the CLEAR button to ensure that Fiberlink® Matrix is not in any
other mode of operation. No keys should be illuminated at this time.
Step 2: Press the CREATE button. The CREATE button will illuminate blue.
Step 3: Press any Input key. The input indicator will blink.
Step 4: Press any and all outputs that you would like to assign to the current input.
If an Output key is currently illuminated and the key is
pressed, the output will no longer be included in the route and
the key will turn off.
If an Output key is not illuminated and the key is pressed, the
output will be included in the route and the key will illuminate.
Repeat Steps 3 through 4 for each route you wish to store in the preset
Step 5: Press the SAVE button. The SAVE button will illuminate blue. If there are
any existing presets, the corresponding input keys will illuminate blue to
inform you of a preset in that location.
Step 6: Choose your preset storage location by selecting one of the Input keys:
The EXECUTE and SAVE keys will blink rapidly.
The chosen preset storage location input key will blink rapidly
to warn you that the existing preset will be overwritten.
Step 7: Press the SAVE button. Your selected Input key designating your preset
storage location and the SAVE button will illuminate for two seconds
indicating that your preset is now saved and the Matrix has not switched its
inputs and outputs.
Create a Preset without Executing
Create a Preset
without Executing
Note:
This procedure will not interrupt/
modify your current input and output
configuration upon completion
of Step 8.