Magenta Mondo TC User manual

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Mondo TC
Quick Reference
&
Setup Guide
Magenta Research
128 Litchfield Road, New Milford, CT 06776 USA
[phone] FAX [phone]
www.magenta-research.com

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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications...................................................................................................2
2. Introduction ........................................….........................................................3
3. Using the Mondo TC...............................…......… ......................................….4
4. Customizing the Home Screen........................................................................8
5. Notes…………………………………………………………………………………9
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1.Specifications
Screen Size: 7‖ (800x480), touch panel
Connectors: 1 DB9F RS232 communication port.
(null modem DB9M-DB9M cable required)
2 Power inlet (redundant, hot swappable)
2 USB (not implemented at this time)
1 SD flash memory card slot (2GB max)
Serial
Protocol: Fixed at 9600 baud, 8,N,1
Temperature
Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);
Storage: 26 to 104°F (-10 to 40°C)
Humidity
Tolerance: Up to 80% noncondensing
Enclosure: Metal
Power: +12 VDC @ 0.5A max
Consumption: 6 watts maximum
Fused input.
Replace fuse with same type & rating: 250V, 2A
Slow Blow, 5x20mm
Size: 5.25 "H (3RU) x 19.0"W x 2.25"D (13.3 x 48.3 x 5.7 cm)
(including rackmount)
Weight: 3.94 lb. (1.8 kg)
Included
Accessories: 2—12VDC power supplies
1—DB9M-DB9M Null Modem serial cable
1–1GB SD flash memory.
Specifications
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2. Introduction
Introduction
The Magenta Mondo TC is a touchscreen LCD that is used to provide an easy means
of control of a Mondo Matrix switch.
The Mondo TC connects directly to a Mondo Matrix system via an RS232 port and self
configures itself to the system. No further set up is necessary.
An included SD card may be used to store and recall crosspoint settings. See section
on the Auto Switch use.
The SD card can also be removed and inserted into a PC where the text files on it can
be open and edited. Any supported Mondo switching command can be included in this
file. Commands that provide feedback can be used, however information sent to the
Mondo TC will be disregarded. Reference the Mondo Command set in the Mondo
Matrix user guide.
3. Setup and Installation
CONNECTIONS AND SETUP IN GENERAL
1. Connect the DB9 RS232 communication cable to the Mondo TC. This cable is
supplied with the unit. If it cannot be located, a DB9M-DB9M Null Modem cable
can be used.
2. Connect the other end of the RS232 to an available Mondo Matrix DB9 port. The
Mondo Matrix serial port must be set to Mode 2 (M2). This can be done via the
front panel configuration LCD or via a serial terminal and the $SPC command.
Reference the Mondo Matrix user guide for details.
3. Insert SD Flash memory card into SD card slot. Ensure SD card is fully inserted.
To remove the SD flash card, gently push on it to release it.
4. Connect both power supplies to the Mondo TC. Only one power supply is required,
however two are supplied for redundancy. Plug power supplies into an AC mains
circuit and ensure Mondo TC powers on. There is no On/Off switch on the Mondo
TC. The Mondo TC will automatically communicate with the Mondo system and
configure itself for the correct system size once it has completed its initialization
sequence.
NOTE:
When the Mondo TC powers up, a error message stating that the unit is in Safe
Mode due to corrupt firmware will appear. This is normal and will not affect
operation. Please disregard this error.
5. To use the Mondo TC, simply touch the appropriate button on the screen.
The next section details each screen and usage.
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. CHAPTER 3: USING THE MONDO TC
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3. Using the Mondo TC
The Mondo TC is an easy to use touchscreen control system. It periodically queries the
Mondo system to update all the crosspoints. There are three main areas of control as
detailed below and in Figure 1.
Manual Switch: Allows for manual switching as well as showing the current
crosspoint map in a graphical format
Auto Switch: Allows for storing and recalling preset configurations
Presets are stored in internal and external flash memory.
They can also be edited with a text editor.
Configuration: Set switch modes and edit input/output port names
Touching anywhere else outside of these areas will enable a screensaver mode. To exit
screen saver mode, simply tap anywhere on the screen.
Figure 1: Main Mondo TC screen
Manual Switch Mode
Press the Manual Switch button to enter this Mode
Press to decrement
input Ports
Press to increment
input Ports
Press to Switch Press to decrement
output Ports
Press to increment
output Ports
Press when done
To Manually switch, Press an input button,
then one or more output buttons, then press
the Switch button
Manual Switch Mode
Auto Switch Mode
Configuration Mode
Pressing anywhere
outside of the three
buttons will activate
the screensaver.
Press anywhere on
the screen to restore
to main menu
Output buttons
indicate the input
it is connected to

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3. Using the Mondo TC, cont.
Manual Switch Mode (cont.)
A confirmation dialog box will appear after pressing the Switch button:
Auto Switch Mode
Press the Auto Switch button to enter this Mode.
This screen is used to save, load, or copy routing presets.
To Save the current crosspoint map into a preset, select a preset button (it will turn
yellow), and then press the Save button.
To Load a preset into the switch, select the desired preset button (it will turn yellow),
and then press Load. A confirmation dialog box will appear similar to the one used in
manual mode.
To rename a preset button, select the desired button (it will turn yellow), then press
Change Name. An on-screen keyboard will appear. Press Done or Cancel when
finished.
The Browse function allows you to manage preset files in internal storage as well as the
external SD card.
Press to switch
selected routes.
This will clear all
output selections on
output buttons.
Press to switch
selected routes.
This will not clear
output selections on
output buttons.
Press to Cancel
operation
Press to Select a
Preset
Press to Load a
routing preset.
Press to browse
preset files.
Press to rename a
preset button or
filename.
Press to Save the
current crosspoint.
Press Done to exit

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3. Using the Mondo TC, cont.
Use the on-screen keyboard to change Preset labels and routing filenames.
Press Done when finished.
Use the Browse screen to copy or delete presets to and from internal and external
storage. Press the desired file listing side to select internal flash or external SD card.
Use the Move Up/Down buttons to select desired filename, then press Copy or Delete
as desired. Press Done or Cancel when finished.
Internal Flash is 64MB
External flash is 1 GB and is removable
Press to Browse for
the file location.
The Directory
window will open
Press Cancel to
abort, or Done when
finished
Press these to
change the display
order, move files
between internal
and external
memory or delete
files.

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3. Using the Mondo TC, cont.
Configuration Mode
Press the Configuration button to enter this mode.
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Press to Switch both
Video and Audio/
Serial (4th pair)
Press to Switch
Video only
Press to Switch
Audio/Serial only
(4th pair)
Press to Name
Ports
Press to return
when finished
Port name screen
Press to increment/
decrement Input and
Output Port number
Press Cancel to
abort, or Done when
finished
Press to return
when finished
Press ―Reset
Names‖ to reset all
names to factory
defaults.
Press to Change the
Port name. The on-
screen keyboard
below will appear

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4. Customizing the Home Screen Background
The Mondo Matrix TC home screen background can be customized with a bitmap
image of your choice. This option is only available if the SD card is installed. If the SD
card is not installed, the default background image is used. The custom background
image cannot be copied to the internal memory of the Mondo Matrix TC.
1) The image size must be 800x480 pixels and be in a Windows compatible
(BMP) bitmap format.
2) The image must be named wallpaper.bmp
3) Copy the image file to the SwitchConfig directory on the SD card.
4) Power cycle the Mondo Matrix TC for the changes to go into effect.
Note that the three side buttons and top Switch Title bar are always visible
CHAPTER 4:CUSTOMIZING THE HOME SCREEN

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Notes:

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Notes:
NOTES

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