Lightware MX16x16DVI-Slim User manual

User's Manual
MX16x16DVI-Slim
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Class I apparatus construction. This equipment must be used with a main power system with
a protective earth connection. The third (earth) pin is a safety feature, do not bypass or
disable it.
This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product.
To disconnect the equipment safely from power, remove the power cord from the rear of the
equipment, or from the power source. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside of the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose
dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate
the unit without the cover installed.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The apparatus must be safely connected to multimedia systems. Follow instructions
described in this manual.
Replacing the AC fuse
Unplug the AC power cord from the equipment
Locate the AC fuse on the rear of the unit
Replace only the AC fuse as indicated on the rear panel of the unit: 3.15A fast
blowing
Connect the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source. Make sure
the switcher is working properly.
WEEE ( Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment )
Correct Disposal of This Product
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be
disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly
to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this
product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take
this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Lightware Kft. 1071 Budapest Peterdy str. 15 HUNGARY
as manufacturer declare, that the products
MX16x16DVI-Slim
MX12x12DVI-Slim
( Computer Matrix Switcher )
in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EEC are in conformity with the following standards:
EMI/EMC .................... EN 55103-1 E3, EN 55103-2
Safety .......................................... EN 60065 Class I
Date: 01 April 2010
Name: Gergely Vida ( Managing Director )
Signed:

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Table of contents
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................8
1.1. BOX CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................8
1.2. DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................8
1.3. FEATURES..................................................................................................................................9
1.4. APPLICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. UNDERSTANDING EDID ........................................................................................................... 11
1.5.1. Basics............................................................................................................................ 11
1.5.2. Common problems related to EDID .............................................................................. 11
1.6. ADVANCED EDID MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................. 12
2. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................................. 13
2.1. FRONT PANEL VIEW.................................................................................................................. 13
2.2. REAR VIEW.............................................................................................................................. 14
2.3. POWER SUPPLY UNIT ............................................................................................................... 15
2.4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................... 16
2.4.1. Power connector............................................................................................................ 16
2.4.2. DVI inputs...................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.3. DVI outputs.................................................................................................................... 17
2.4.4. RS-232 / RS-422 control port........................................................................................ 18
2.4.5. Ethernet port.................................................................................................................. 18
3. OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 19
3.1. POWERING ON......................................................................................................................... 19
3.2. FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS ...................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1. CONTROL LOCK.......................................................................................................... 19
3.2.2. TAKE / AUTOTAKE modes........................................................................................... 19
3.2.3. Viewing crosspoint state................................................................................................ 20
3.2.4. Switching ....................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.5. Switching operations flowchart...................................................................................... 22
3.2.6. Preset operations .......................................................................................................... 23
3.2.7. OUTPUT LOCK............................................................................................................. 23
3.3. REMOTE OPERATION................................................................................................................ 25
3.3.1. Serial port settings......................................................................................................... 26
3.3.2. Resetting the IP address............................................................................................... 26
4. SOFTWARE CONTROL –USING LIGHTWARE MATRIX CONTROLLER............................... 27
4.1. INSTALLING THE MATRIX CONTROLLER SOFTWARE .................................................................... 27
4.2. ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTION .............................................................................................. 28
4.3. CONTROL MENU....................................................................................................................... 30
4.3.1. Switch, mute and lock.................................................................................................... 30
4.3.2. Input and output card types........................................................................................... 31
4.3.3. Input and output names................................................................................................. 31
4.3.4. PRESET operations ...................................................................................................... 31
4.3.5. Preset names ................................................................................................................ 32
4.3.6. Output parameter settings............................................................................................. 33
4.4. EDID MENU............................................................................................................................. 34
4.4.1. EDID Router operation.................................................................................................. 34
4.4.2. Advanced EDID Editor................................................................................................... 36
4.4.3. Easy EDID Creator........................................................................................................ 36
4.5. TERMINAL MENU ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.6. STATUS MENU....................................................................................................................... 37
4.6.1. IP settings...................................................................................................................... 38
4.7. FIND MENU .............................................................................................................................. 39
5. WEB CONTROL –USING BUILT-IN WEBSITE......................................................................... 40
5.1. ACCESSING THE ROUTERS BUILT-IN WEBSITE............................................................................ 40
5.2. MENU DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................. 41

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5.3. CONTROL MENU.......................................................................................................................42
5.3.1. Crosspoint switching......................................................................................................42
5.3.2. Preset operations...........................................................................................................42
5.3.3. Output settings...............................................................................................................43
5.4. EDID ROUTER OPERATION.......................................................................................................44
5.4.1. Change emulated EDID at one or all inputs ..................................................................44
5.4.2. Learn EDID from attached display device .....................................................................45
5.5. STATUS...................................................................................................................................45
5.6. NETWORK CONFIGURATION......................................................................................................46
5.6.1. Automatic IP Address Configuration..............................................................................46
5.6.2. Static IP address configuration......................................................................................46
5.6.3. Loading the default IP settings ......................................................................................47
5.6.4. TCP Port Configuration..................................................................................................47
5.6.5. Loading the default TCP Port settings...........................................................................47
5.7. SUPPORT.................................................................................................................................47
6. ABOUT EDID MEMORY ..............................................................................................................48
7. PROGRAMMER’S REFERENCE.................................................................................................49
7.1. CHANGING AND VIEWING PROTOCOLS........................................................................................49
7.2. PROTOCOL DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................49
7.3. SWITCHING AND CONTROL COMMANDS......................................................................................50
7.3.1. Switch one input to one output ......................................................................................50
7.3.2. Switch one input to all outputs.......................................................................................50
7.3.3. View connection on the specified output .......................................................................50
7.3.4. View connection on all outputs......................................................................................50
7.3.5. View mutes on all outputs..............................................................................................51
7.3.6. Mute specified output.....................................................................................................51
7.3.7. Unmute specified output................................................................................................52
7.3.8. Lock specified output.....................................................................................................52
7.3.9. Unlock specified output..................................................................................................52
7.3.10. Save preset to the specified memory location...............................................................52
7.3.11. Load preset from the specified location.........................................................................52
7.3.12. Preview preset...............................................................................................................53
7.3.13. Renaming Presets / Inputs / Outputs.............................................................................53
7.3.14. Query names of Presets / Inputs / Outputs ...................................................................54
7.3.15. Set default names of Presets / Inputs / Outputs............................................................54
7.3.16. Reload factory default output setup...............................................................................55
7.3.17. Query IP settings ...........................................................................................................55
7.3.18. Reload factory default IP settings..................................................................................56
7.3.19. Load DHCP IP settings (only IP address!) ....................................................................56
7.4. ROUTER STATUS COMMANDS....................................................................................................57
7.4.1. View product type ..........................................................................................................57
7.4.2. View serial number ........................................................................................................57
7.4.3. View Firmware version of the CPU................................................................................57
7.4.4.  ................................................................................58
7.4.5. ................................................................................58
7.4.6. View current control protocol .........................................................................................58
7.4.7. Set current control protocol............................................................................................58
7.5. EDID ROUTER COMMANDS .......................................................................................................59
7.5.1. Route EDID to the selected input (static) ......................................................................59
7.5.2. Route EDID to the selected input (dynamic) .................................................................59
7.5.3. Route one EDID to all inputs .........................................................................................59
7.5.4. View EDID switch status on all inputs ...........................................................................59
7.5.5. Save EDID from output to memory location (Learn EDID)............................................60
7.5.6. View EDID validity table.................................................................................................60
7.5.7. View EDID header .........................................................................................................61
7.5.8. Download EDID content from the router........................................................................61
7.5.9. Upload EDID content to the router ................................................................................61
7.6. ROUTER INITIATED COMMANDS .................................................................................................62

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7.6.1. EDID status changed..................................................................................................... 62
7.6.2. Error responses............................................................................................................. 62
7.7. COMMANDS QUICK SUMMARY................................................................................................ 64
8. FIRMWARE UPGRADE............................................................................................................... 66
9. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................. 69
9.1. GENERAL PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................... 69
9.2. SERIAL CONNECTION PROBLEMS............................................................................................... 69
9.3. TCP/IP CONNECTION PROBLEMS.............................................................................................. 69
9.4. PICTURE IS NOT DISPLAYED OR DISTORTED ............................................................................... 70
10. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 71
10.1. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS (ROUTER) ...................................................................................... 73
10.2. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS (POWER SUPPLY)............................................................................ 74
10.3. RACK MOUNTING VARIATIONS ............................................................................................... 75
11. VERSION APPLICABILITY...................................................................................................... 76
12. WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................. 76
13. QUALITY CHECK RECORD .................................................................................................... 77
14. DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY .......................................................................................... 78

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing Lightware DVI matrix routers. The MX16x16DVI-Slim and
MX12x12DVI-Slim router are able to switch 16 inputs to 16 outputs or 12 inputs to
12 outputs in a non-blocking crosspoint configuration respectively.
1.1. Box contents
Routing switcher
Power supply unit
Power supply rack mounting ears
Speakon DC power cable
IEC power cable
User's manual (this document)
CD-ROM with control software
RS-232 9 pole D-SUB Male to Female cable
UTP cross link cable
1.2. Description
Lightware MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim are single link DVI matrix
switchers with 16 DVI inputs and 16 DVI outputs or 12 DVI inputs and 12 DVI
outputs respectively, which routes any input(s) to any combination of output(s).
The router conforms to DVI 1.0 specification, and switches signals between 25 -
165 MHz pixel clock frequency: from 640x480@60Hz to 1920x1200@60Hz or
2048x1080@60Hz PC resolutions.
The input signals are compensated for 12dB loss and outputs are preemphasized
by +6dB, this way cable lengths up to 20 meters (65 feets) can be used.
The switcher has an RS-232 (or RS-422 optional) and an RJ45 LAN port for
remote control applications and a control panel for local control operation. Front
panel buttons are illuminated and easily relegendable with text for informative
system integration.

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1.3. Features
Advanced EDID Management The user can emulate any EDID on the
switcher's inputs independently, read out and store any
attached monitor's EDID in 100 internal memory locations,
upload and download EDID files using Matrix Control Software.
Non-blocking cross point matrix architecture The router allows any input to
be switched to any output or more outputs simultaneously.
2.25 Gb/s channel transmission Routes any DVI single link and HDMI1.3a
signal between 25 and 225 MHz TMDS clock frequency
conforming to DVI 1.0 standard.
Supports all HDTV resolutions 720p, 1080i and 1080p etc. without HDCP
encryption - Unencrypted HDTV signals up to 165 MHz pixel
clock frequency regardless of resolution are passed through.
Supports HDMI signals non HDCP encrypted HDMI 1.3a signals (with
embedded audio) are handled properly.
Cable equalization DVI cables up to 20 meters can be used on all inputs thanks
to the +12dB compensation.
Output boost DVI cables up to 15 meters can be used on all outputs thanks to
the +6dB preemphasizing circuit.
Front panel buttons control 16 or 12 source select, 16 or 12 destination select,
Take, Load preset, Save preset, Control Lock, Output Lock
Relegendable buttons Each button has an easy removable flat cap and a
translucent label which can be inserted under it to identify
sources and destinations.
RS-232 or RS-422 control Simple ASCII based protocol is used for switching,
preset calling, status request, etc.
Ethernet control TCP/IP Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base TX (Auto-Sensing)
Built-in WEB site easy access from a WEB browser to control and configure the
switcher
Fiber cable support Self powered DVI fiber cables using +5V from DVI sources
(VGA cards, etc.) usually consume more than 50 mA, which
load is maximum allowed by DVI 1.0 standard. Lightware
routers support +5V 500 mA constant current output on each
DVI output to power long distance fiber optical cables.
Universal power supply Accepting AC voltages from 100 to 240 Volts with 50 or
60 Hz line frequency on standard IEC connector.
Power failure memory In case of power failure the unit stores its latest
configuration, and after next power up it loads automatically.
Ultra thin & light only 32.8 mm (1.3 inch) deep, 4U high rack mountable
housing. Thanks to the aluminum alloy body, the matrix router
weighs only 1.85 kg (4.1 lbs). For full equipment weight see
specification in section 10 On page 71 .

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1.4. Applications
Some typical connection variations with the matrix router are shown on Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1. Typical application

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1.5. Understanding EDID
1.5.1. Basics
EDID stands for Extended Display Identification Data. Simply put, EDID is the
passport of display devices (monitors, TV sets, projectors). It contains information

are called Detailed Timings), the type and manufacturer of the display device, etc.
After connecting a DVI source to a DVI display, the source reads out the EDID to
determine the resolution and refresh rate of the image to be transmitted.
Figure 1-2. EDID communication
Most DVI computer displays have 128-byte long EDID structure. However, Digital
Televisions and HDMI capable displays may have another 128 bytes, which is
called E-EDID and defined by CEA (Consumer Electronics Association). This
extension contains information about additional Detailed Timings, audio
capabilities, speaker allocation and HDMI capabilities. It is important to know, that
all HDMI capable devices must have CEA extension, but not all devices are HDMI
capable which have the extension.
1.5.2. Common problems related to EDID
Problem:        computer, a Lightware
MX16x16DVI-Slim matrix, a WUXGA (1920x1200) LCD monitor, and a
SXGA (1280x1024) projector. I would like to see the same image on the
monitor and the projector. What EDID should I chose on the router
Solution: If you want to see the image on both displays, you need to select the
resolution of the smaller display (in this case SXGA), otherwise the
smaller display may not show the higher resolution image.

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Problem:  have changed to a different EDID on an input port of the matrix to

Solution: Some graphics cards and video sources read out the EDID only after
power-
need to restart your source to make it read out the EDID again.
1.6. Advanced EDID Management
Each DVI sink (e.g. monitors, projectors, plasma displays, and switcher inputs)
must support the EDID data structure. Source BIOS and operating systems are
likely to query the sink using DDC2B protocol to determine what pixel formats and
interface are supported. DVI standard makes use of EDID data structure for the
identification of the monitor type and capabilities. Most DVI sources (VGA cards,
set top boxes, etc) will output DVI si
information. In case of EDID readout failure or missing EDID the source will not
output DVI video signal.
MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim provide   
Management function that helps system integration. The built in EDID Router
stores and emulates 100 EDID data plus all monitor's EDID that are connected to
the output connectors. First 50 EDID are factory presets, while memories 51 to 100
are user programmable. The router stores the EDID of all attached monitors or
projectors for each output in a non-volatile memory. This way the EDID from a
monitor is available when the monitor is unplugged, or switched off.
Any EDID can be emulated on any input. An emulated EDID can be copied from
the EDID router's memory (static EDID emulation), or from the last attached
monitors memory (dynamic EDID emulation). For example, the router can be set
up to emulate a device, which is connected to one of the outputs. In this case the
EDID automatically changes, if the monitor is replaced with another display device
(as long as it has a valid EDID).
EDID is independently programmable for all inputs without affecting each other. All
      EDID Router can be controlled via serial port or
Ethernet.
Info The user is not required to disconnect the DVI cable to change an EDID as
opposed to other manufacturer’s products. EDID can be changed even if source is
connected to the input and powered ON.
Info When EDID has been changed, the router toggles the HOTPLUG signal for
2 seconds. Some sources do not observe this signal, so in this case the change is
not recognized by the source. In such cases the source device must be restarted
or powered OFF and ON again.

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2. Controls and connections
2.1. Front panel view
Figure 2-1. Front panel view
Control Lock Disables or enables front panel operation. When red
illuminated, all operations on front panel are prohibited.
See section 3.2.1 on page 19 for more information.
Output Lock Locks and protects one (or more) outputs. Inhibits
accidental input changing on protected output. See
section 3.2.7 on page 23 for more information.
Source buttons Source buttons have three functions: to select an input,
          
(only in TAKE mode). See section 3.2.3 on page 20 for
more information.
Destination buttons Destination buttons have two functions: to select an
output, or to vi See section
3.2.4 on page 21 for more information.
Take / Auto Displays the actual switching mode of the router (TAKE
or AUTOTAKE). Long press toggles the switching mode,
short press executes switching in TAKE mode. See
section 3.2.2 on page 19 for more information.
Load Preset Loads and executes a previously saved preset from one
of the preset memories.
Save Preset Stores actual matrix state, in one of the preset memories.
See section 3.2.6 on page 23 for more information.
Info MX12x12DVI-Slim front panel differs only in that it has only 12 source and 12
destination buttons.
Take / Auto
5
Output Lock
2
Control Lock
1
Preset buttons
6
Source buttons
3
Destination buttons
4
1
2
3
4
5
6

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2.2. Rear view
Figure 2-2. Rear view
DC voltage indicators LED indicators for internal DC power voltages.
DC power connector Speakon 4 pole receptacle. Connect ONLY to matching
power supply (MX-PSU-125) supported by Lightware.
See section 2.4.1 for more information.
Serial port 9 pole D-SUB female connector. Can be ordered with
RS-232 or RS-422 control.
Ethernet port RJ45 connector. Remote control port for connecting the
unit to Local Area Network (LAN).
Input connectors 29 pole DVII digital-only female receptacle connectors.
Connect DVI source devices to these connectors.
Output connectors 29 pole DVII digital-only female receptacle connectors.
Connect DVI sink devices to these connectors.
CPU live LED Continuously blinking LED if the CPU works properly.
Reset button Resets all internal hardware elements.
Info MX12x12DVI-Slim rear panel differs only in that it has only 12 input and 12 output
connectors.
DC voltage indicators
1
Input connectors
5
Serial port
3
CPU live LED
7
Reset button
8
Output connectors
6
Ethernet port
4
DC power connector
2
8
2
3
4
5
6
7
1

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2.3. Power supply unit
Figure 2-3. Power supply
Clamp Prevents the IEC plug from loosing, or slipping out.
AC fuse Replace with F 3.15 A type only.
Power switch Power supply can be switched OFF/ON with this switch.
AC connector Standard IEC power connector. Works with 100 to 240
Volts, 50 or 60 Hz power sources.
Fan air outlet Low noise fan. Never block air flow!
DC connector Speakon 4 pole connector. Connect to router with
supported cable. See section 2.4.1 for more information.
Info There are several mounting possibilities with the provided rack mounting ears. See
section 10.3 on page 75 for suggested examples.
Fan air outlet
5
Power switch
3
AC fuse
2
Clamp
1
AC connector
4
DC connector
6
2
3
4
1
5
6

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2.4. Electrical connections
2.4.1. Power connector
Neutrik Speakon locking connector is used to connect the power supply unit with
the router. The connector is made with custom pin assignment. Using the DC
power cable provided with the router is always recommended.
Warning Never use the cable of other electronic equipment that seems to be compatible
with this connector!
DC power connector pin assignment
If a custom length DC power cable has to be made, follow the below specification.
Recommended cable: 4 wire, each 4 mm22)
Maximum length 1.5 meters (5 feet)
Current: 10 A @ 3.3 V DC
10 A @ 5 V DC
Cable connector type: Neutrik Speakon NL4FC
Figure 2-4. DC power cable connector pin assignments
Chassis connector type: Neutrik Speakon NL4MP
Figure 2-5 DC chassis connector pin assignments
pin 2-
+ 5.0V
pin 1+
GND
pin 2+
GND
pin 1-
+ 3.3V
pin 1+
GND
pin 1-
+3.3V
pin 2-
+ 5.0V
pin 2+
GND
!

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2.4.2. DVI inputs
MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim provide 29 pole DVI-I connectors,
however only digital pins are internally connected. This way, users can plug in any
DVI connector, but keep in mind that analog signals (such as VGA or RGBHV) are
not processed.
Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays.
Fix +12 dB cable equalization is provided, this way DVI cables up to 20 meters can
be used on all inputs.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
TMDS Data2-
9
TMDS Data1-
17
TMDS Data0-
2
TMDS Data2+
10
TMDS Data1+
18
TMDS Data0+
3
TMDS Data2 Shield
11
TMDS Data1 Shield
19
TMDS Data0 Shield
4
nc
12
nc
20
nc
5
nc
13
nc
21
nc
6
DDC Clock
14
+5V Power
22
TMDS Clock Shield
7
DDC Data
15
GND (for +5V)
23
TMDS Clock+
8
nc
16
Hot Plug Detect
24
TMDS Clock-
C1
nc
C2
nc
C3
nc
C4
nc
C5
GND
Table 2-1. DVI-I digital only connector Single Link pin assignments
Figure 2-6. DVI connector
2.4.3. DVI outputs
MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim provide 29 pole DVI-I connectors for
outputs, however only digital pins are internally connected. This way, users can
plug in any DVI connector, but keep in mind that analog signals (such as VGA or
RGBHV) are NOT processed.
Thanks to the fix +6 dB pre-emphasizing circuit, DVI cables up to 15 meters can be
used. For using longer cable runs at outputs, use fiber optical DVI transmitters (like
Lightware DVI-OPT-TX100) or active DVI repeaters/extenders.
No output reclocking is provided.
Fiber Cable powering
As special feature MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim are able to supply
500 mA current on DDC +5V output (pin 14 on output connectors) to power fiber
optical DVI cables. Standard DVI outputs or VGA cards supply only 55 mA current
on +5V output, thus unable to power directly a fiber optical cable.
Info The matrix switcher does not check if the connected sink (monitor, projector or
other equipment) supports Hotplug or EDID signals but outputs the selected signal
immediately after switch command.
C1
C2
C4
C3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
C5

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2.4.4. RS-232 / RS-422 control port
Lightware MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim can be remote controlled
through industry standard 9 pole D-SUB female connector located on the rear
panel of the unit. The router can be ordered with RS-232 or RS-422 control port.
Figure 2-7. D-SUB 9 pole connector
Pin nr.
RS-232
RS-422
1
NC non connected
TX- data transmit complement
2
TX data transmit
TX+ data transmit true
3
RX data receive
RX+ data receive true
4
DTR internally connected to Pin 6
RX- data receive complement
5
GND signal ground (shield)
GND signal ground (shield)
6
DSR internally connected to Pin 4
NC non connected
7
RTS internally connected to Pin 8
NC non connected
8
CTS internally connected to Pin 7
NC non connected
9
NC non connected
NC non connected
Table 2-2. D-SUB 9 pole pin assignments
2.4.5. Ethernet port
The Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub, switch or router with a UTP
patch cable. If connecting to a computer directly, a cross UTP cable has to be
used!
See section 3.3 about remote operation on page 25 for more information.
Figure 2-8. RJ45 connector Figure 2-3. Ethernet pin connections
Pin nr.
Name
Wire color
1
TX +
Green stripe
2
TX -
Green
3
RX +
Orange stripe
4
Not used
Blue
5
Not used
Blue stripe
6
RX -
Orange
7
Not used
Brown stripe
8
Not used
Brown
LED1
LED2
OFF
no activity
no link
Amber
half duplex
10 Mbps
Green
full duplex
100 Mbps
Blink
activity
N/A
8
1
LED1
LED2
1
5
6
9

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3. Operation
3.1. Powering on
Connect the power cord to the    IEC standard AC power input
connector. The unit can be switched ON/OFF with a rocker switch. When it is on,
the switch illuminates, and the fan operates.
Connect the router to the power supply with the supplied DC power cable. The
router itself does not have a power switch, it remains powered on until the power
supply unit is on.
After powered on, the unit performs a self test, and then all front panel buttons light
up for one second. After the self test the CPU live LED starts blinking, the router
reloads its last configuration and it is ready to use.
Info At switching ON, the router reloads the latest settings which were used before it
was turning off. The unit has an internal emergency memory which stores all
current settings, and ties configurations. This memory is independent from presets
and invisible for the user. This built-in feature helps the system to be ready
immediately in case of power failure or accidentally powering down.
3.2. Front panel operations
3.2.1. CONTROL LOCK
Front panel button operations can be enabled or disabled using CONTROL LOCK
button, while RS-232 / RS-422 and Ethernet control is still enabled. If the button is
not illuminated, front panel button operations are enabled. If it illuminates red
continuously, front panel operations are inhibited.
Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK button for 3 seconds to toggle the control
lock state.
3.2.2. TAKE / AUTOTAKE modes
The router has two different switching modes: TAKE and AUTOTAKE. If the
TAKE / AUTO button is unlit, TAKE mode is active. When the TAKE / AUTO button
continuously lights green, AUTOTAKE mode is selected.
Press and hold the TAKE button for three seconds to toggle between TAKE and
AUTOTAKE modes.
TAKE mode allows the user to make multiple connections and disconnections at
once. This mode is useful when time delay is not allowed between multiple
switching. The commands are only realized when the TAKE button is pressed. If no
button is pressed for two seconds, all preselected actions (which were not realized
with the pressing TAKE) will be ignored, and the router returns to its idle state.
AUTOTAKE mode is useful when immediate actions must be done or fast
switching is needed between sources on a particular destination. In this mode
switching occurs immediately upon pressing one of the input selector buttons.

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3.2.3. Viewing crosspoint state
User can check the current switching status on the front panel using front panel
buttons. This status view feature is slightly different in TAKE or AUTOTAKE modes
because of different switching philosophy of the two modes.
Info Status view occurs whenever the router has to be switched. After entering the view
state, the user can change the routing configuration. Viewing and switching can be
done after each other, or if nothing is pressed for three seconds, the router returns
to idle state.
View current state in TAKE mode
If all source and destination buttons and TAKE button are unlit (the unit is in TAKE
mode, and no input was selected in last 3 seconds), user can verify both input and
output connections. This informative display will remain for 3 seconds, and then all
button lamps go out. In TAKE mode no accidental change can be done unless
TAKE button is pressed.
For viewing input connections, press and release a source button. Now the
selected source button and all destination buttons will light up which are currently
connected to the selected source.
For viewing output connections, press and release a destination button. Now the
source button which is connected to the selected destination will light up. If no
source button is lighting, the selected destination is in muted state.
View current state in AUTOTAKE mode
In AUTOTAKE mode only states of destinations can be viewed.
Press and release the required destination button. Now the source button which is
connected to the selected destination will light up. If no source button is lighting,
the selected destination is in muted state. By pressing another destination button,
the state of that destination can be seen.
Info Be careful, as in AUTOTAKE mode if a source button is pressed, it is immediately
connected to the last selected destination.