Matrix Switch Corporation MSC-HD84AAL User manual

Matrix Switch Corporation
MSC-HD84AAL
Product Manual
Compact 8 input 4 output 3G-SDI Vid o Rout r with Button Control Pan l
and Balanc d St r o Analog Audio
R vision 1.8
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Table 1: Document Revision History
Revision & Date Changes
Revision 1.8
2018-11-01
•Added MSC-FS44BFL, MSC-FS44FBL, and MSC-FS44FL SFP SDI routers.
•Added MSC-XV1664, MSC-XV3232L, MSC-XV3232S, MSC-XV3248, MSC-
XV4832, and MSC-XV6416 routers.
Revision 1.7
2018-02-20
•Added MSC-UXD 12G-SDI systems
•Updates to SDI specications
•Other minor changes
Revision 1.6
2017-03-07
•Added MSC-HDV88+DC systems.
•Increased Storage and Operating temperature specications.
Revision 1.5
2016-11-18
•Corrected External Button Control Pinout pin diagram for MSC-HD41L,
MSC-HD22L, and MSC-HD42L systems.
Revision 1.4
2016-08-01
•Mascot protocol updated to 3.0 with System Parameter commands, Matrix
I/O mapping commands, and Panel/GPIO commands.
•Improved Software Update documentation.
•Added pinouts for RS-232 and RS-485 serial port and GPIO Auxiliary
interface.
•Added XD series systems.
Revision 1.3
2016-05-17
•Added MSC-CP59X59E panel.
Revision 1.2
2015-08-20
•Added protocol commands: MtxGroup, PanelDis, and PanelExtEn.
•Updated Mascot protocol information to version 2.4.
•New manuals for MSC-V1616(LS)(+DC), MSC-1HD1616(LS)(+DC)
Revision 1.1
2014-06-24
•Updated External Button Control Pinout section.
•Added External Button Control information for MSC-HD42L.
2014-03-17 •Fixed some document cross references.
•Minor text content and gure position changes.
2013-11-29 •MSC-4HDX6464 manual released.
•Updated Mascot protocol information to version 2.3.
•Added Vars Mascot command description.
Revision 1.0
2013-04-15
•Initial release of modular product manual.
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Tab e of Contents
1 G tting Start d...................................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Device Connections.....................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Powering Up The Device.............................................................................................................................7
1.3 Front Panel Button Interface........................................................................................................................
1.3.1 Audio Breakaway.................................................................................................................................
1.4 Web Page Interface.......................................................................................................................................
1.4.1 Accessing The Web Page Interface.......................................................................................................
1.4.2 Network Settings..................................................................................................................................9
1.4.3 Matrix Routing.....................................................................................................................................9
1.4.4 Labels...................................................................................................................................................9
1.4.5 Presets...................................................................................................................................................9
1.4.6 Panel Remote Router IP Address........................................................................................................10
1.5 Network Planning.......................................................................................................................................10
1.5.1 Installation Example...........................................................................................................................11
1.6 Advanced Panel Configuration...................................................................................................................11
2 W b pag int rfac ...........................................................................................................................................12
2.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Routing Tab................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Changing a connection.......................................................................................................................13
2.2.2 Loading a preset.................................................................................................................................13
2.3 Presets Tab..................................................................................................................................................13
2.3.1 Loading Work Matrix from a source target........................................................................................14
2.3.2 Saving Work Matrix to a target..........................................................................................................14
2.3.3 Usage scenarios..................................................................................................................................14
2.4 Labels Tab..................................................................................................................................................14
2.5 Config Tab..................................................................................................................................................15
2.5.1 System Settings..................................................................................................................................16
2.5.2 Network Settings................................................................................................................................16
2.5.3 Button Panel Settings.........................................................................................................................17
2.6 Command Tab............................................................................................................................................1
3 Mascot Control Protocol.................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Protocol Changes.......................................................................................................................................19
3.2 Telnet Access..............................................................................................................................................20
3.3 Serial Access..............................................................................................................................................20
3.4 Command Format.......................................................................................................................................20
3.4.1 Command Names...............................................................................................................................21
3.5 Response Format........................................................................................................................................21
3.6 Command Arguments.................................................................................................................................22
3.7 System Parameters.....................................................................................................................................23
3.7.1 System Parameter Table.....................................................................................................................24
3. Core Commands.........................................................................................................................................24
3.9 Configuration Commands..........................................................................................................................25
3.10 Miscellaneous Commands.......................................................................................................................26
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3.11 Command Reference................................................................................................................................26
3.11.1 B Command......................................................................................................................................26
3.11.2 C Command......................................................................................................................................26
3.11.3 DestNames Command......................................................................................................................26
3.11.4 DHCP Command..............................................................................................................................27
3.11.5 E Command......................................................................................................................................2
3.11.6 Firmware Command.........................................................................................................................2
3.11.7 FrameIP Command...........................................................................................................................2
3.11. Gateway Command..........................................................................................................................29
3.11.9 Get Command...................................................................................................................................29
3.11.10 GetS Command...............................................................................................................................30
3.11.11 Help Command...............................................................................................................................30
3.11.12 IP Command...................................................................................................................................30
3.11.13 LockStatus Command.....................................................................................................................31
3.11.14 MAC Command.............................................................................................................................31
3.11.15 MapDest Command........................................................................................................................32
3.11.16 MapSrc Command..........................................................................................................................32
3.11.17 MascotVer Command.....................................................................................................................33
3.11.1 MtxCfg Command..........................................................................................................................33
3.11.19 MtxGroup Command......................................................................................................................36
3.11.20 NetMask Command........................................................................................................................36
3.11.21 P Command....................................................................................................................................37
3.11.22 PAdd Command..............................................................................................................................37
3.11.23 PairIO Command............................................................................................................................37
3.11.24 PanelCmd Command......................................................................................................................3
3.11.25 PanelCmdEn Command.................................................................................................................39
3.11.26 PanelCond Command.....................................................................................................................39
3.11.27 PanelDis Command........................................................................................................................40
3.11.2 PanelExtEn Command....................................................................................................................41
3.11.29 PanelRate Command......................................................................................................................41
3.11.30 PClr Command...............................................................................................................................42
3.11.31 ProtoSer Command.........................................................................................................................42
3.11.32 PsetNames Command.....................................................................................................................42
3.11.33 PSub Command..............................................................................................................................43
3.11.34 PView Command............................................................................................................................43
3.11.35 Reboot Command...........................................................................................................................44
3.11.36 ReclkDis Command........................................................................................................................44
3.11.37 RemoteSync Command..................................................................................................................44
3.11.3 S Command....................................................................................................................................45
3.11.39 SerBaud Command.........................................................................................................................45
3.11.40 Set Command.................................................................................................................................46
3.11.41 SetA Command...............................................................................................................................47
3.11.42 SetS Command...............................................................................................................................47
3.11.43 SrcNames Command......................................................................................................................47
3.11.44 SysName Command.......................................................................................................................4
3.11.45 SysType Command.........................................................................................................................4
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3.11.46 Vars Command................................................................................................................................49
3.11.47 W Command...................................................................................................................................50
3.11.4 WebPass Command........................................................................................................................50
3.11.49 X Command....................................................................................................................................50
4 Softwar Updat s.............................................................................................................................................52
4.1 Software Update on Carina Series Devices...............................................................................................52
4.1.1 Software Update Requirements..........................................................................................................52
4.1.2 Power on Software Update.................................................................................................................52
4.1.3 Command Software Update...............................................................................................................53
4.2 Software failsafe recovery procedure.........................................................................................................54
4.3 TFTP Software...........................................................................................................................................54
4.3.1 Windows.............................................................................................................................................54
4.3.2 Mac OS X...........................................................................................................................................55
4.3.3 Linux...................................................................................................................................................55
5 Troubl shooting................................................................................................................................................57
5.1 Unknown IP address...................................................................................................................................57
5.2 No Ethernet link when connected to network switch.................................................................................57
5.3 Unexpected reboots....................................................................................................................................57
6 R f r nc ..........................................................................................................................................................58
6.1 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................5
6.2 Analog Audio Pinout..................................................................................................................................5
6.3 Serial Interface Pinout................................................................................................................................59
6.4 Glossary......................................................................................................................................................60
7 Matrix Switch Corporation Warranty...........................................................................................................61
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1 Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Matrix Switch Corporation product. This section contains a
general overview of device functionality and provides information to get you up and running quickly.
Additional sections in this manual can be consulted for more detailed information on the subsystems and
features of this product.
1.1 Device Connections
The MSC-HD84AAL comes with a power supply adapter and a documentation CD. Additional cables and
hardware are not usually provided.
•Pow r supply adapt r – A 5V/15V/-15V DC power supply adapter is provided which is connected to
the DIN5 connector on the device and plugged into a 100-240V 50/60Hz AC power source.
•Eth rn t conn ctor (Optional) – Connect to a network switch with an Ethernet cable. Required for
accessing the web page interface, TCP/IP Mascot interface or for interfacing with remote control panels.
This device can also be connected directly to a computer or remote panel (with a crossover Ethernet
cable).
•SDI BNC Vid o Inputs – Connect SDI sources to input connectors using 75 Ohm Coax cable with
BNC connectors designed for high speed SDI video applications. Unused inputs can be left
unconnected. Inputs with supported standard rate (3G, HD or SD) SDI signals will be auto re-clocked
for reduced jitter. Other non standard rates between 125 Mbit/s and 3.0 Gbit/s will be passed through
without re-clocking or jitter reduction. Adaptive cable equalization on each input can equalize input
signals from Belden type 1694A cables up to lengths of 400m @SD, 140m @HD, and 120m @3G.
•SDI BNC Vid o Outputs – Connect SDI destinations to output connectors using 75 Ohm Coax cable
with BNC connectors designed for high speed SDI video applications. Unused outputs can be left
unconnected. Outputs utilize standard SMPTE levels of 00mV peak-to-peak. This model features dual
redundant SDI outputs.
•Balanc d Analog Audio – Connect balanced analog audio sources to input connectors and destinations
to output connectors using 25 pin cables. Refer to Analog Audio Pinout for details. Unused inputs or
outputs can be left unconnected. This model features dual redundant stereo analog audio outputs.
•Sync R f r nc (Optional) – If switching on vertical sync pulse is desired, connect one of the Sync
Reference connectors to a sync pulse signal (NTSC, PAL or tri-level) using 75 Ohm Coax with BNC
connectors and the other Sync Reference connector can be used as a pass-through to additional properly
75 Ohm terminated equipment or a 75 Ohm terminator should be installed. If the sync reference
functionality is not used, both connectors can be left unconnected.
•RS-232 S rial (Optional) – If serial control is desired, using the Mascot P rotocol , connect a D9 female
to male straight through cable to a control system, such as a computer. Use 9600 bps N1 as the serial
configuration and enable local echo to see typed characters. See Serial Interface Pinout for additional
details.
1.2 Powering Up The Device
This device is not equipped with a power switch and is simply connected to the power supply adapter which is
plugged into a suitable AC power source, to power it up.
Once the device is powered it goes through the following startup sequence:
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•5 second startup delay to allow for Power On Software Updates.
•Routing matrix is initialized to Preset 0 state (defaults to source 1 connected to all destinations).
•The button control panel is initialized and buttons are illuminated to show the initial routing status.
1.3 Front Pane Button Interface
The MSC-HD 4AAL is equipped with a x4 button panel which provides one of several options for controlling
and viewing the status of the routing matrix.
This panel interface provides separate input and output buttons. One output button is active at a time, indicated
by it being lit. The current connection status for the active output is indicated by the relevant numbered input
button being lit. Pressing an input button will cause that input to be connected to the current active output.
1.3.1 Audio Breakaway
This panel interface has dedicated Video and Audio toggle buttons. When both Video and Audio buttons are not
lit, the panel is in audio follows video mode, where both video and audio levels are switched. To make routing
changes to video only, toggle the Video button on, select the desired output by pressing its output button and
then press the desired input button. The same procedure can be used to switch audio only by toggling the Audio
button on. To return to "audio follows video" mode, toggle the applicable Video or Audio button off by pressing
it.
1.4 Web Page Interface
All Matrix Switch Corporation router and panel devices come with a built-in web page interface.
This is the recommended interface for configuration and is also a convenient way to control the matrix routing
of the device.
Devices come factory configured with default settings, unless a pre-configuration request is made during
purchase, an example being a multi device application.
1.4.1 Accessing The Web Page Interface
The default network IP address for this device is 192.16 .2.60. Refer to the table below for the default IP
addresses for other types of Matrix Switch Corporation devices.
D vic Typ D fault IP Addr ss
Video/Audio Routers 192.16 .2.60
Remote Button Panels 192.16 .2.64
Remote LCD Screen Panels 192.16 .2. 0
Table 2: Default System IP Addresses
To access the web page interface of the device:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of a computer either directly to the device using a crossover cable to the same
Ethernet network through a network switch or other LAN infrastructure.
2. Manually configure the computer's IP address to be a uniqu address on the same IP subnet as the
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device. For example 192.16 .2.10. The Netmask should be 255.255.255.0. A Gateway address is not
necessary for this purpose, but could be set to 192.16 .2.1.
3. Make sure the device is powered on.
4. Using a web browser on the computer, enter the device's IP address into the Location bar and press
ENTER. The device web page interface should load. If the web page interface fails to load, double
check the computer's network settings and physical Ethernet connections. In the event that the IP
address of the device is unknown, refer to the Unknown IP Address troubleshooting section.
1.4.2 Network Settings
Network settings can be changed on the Config tab of the Web Page Interface. This includes DHCP enable, IP
address, Netmask and Gateway settings. DHCP should only be used for assigning specific network settings
from a central DHCP server or when assigned IP addresses can be determined, otherwise configuring the device
via its IP address would be prevented if the IP address is unknown. After changing network settings, click the
Save button and then click the Reboot button to restart the device. Refer to the Config Tab - Network Settings
section for more details.
In the event that the device's IP address is unknown, refer to the Unknown IP Address troubleshooting section.
Refer to the Network Planning section for assistance with developing a network plan for multi-device
applications.
1.4.3 Matrix Routing
The Routing tab of the Web Page Interface provides a convenient way to view and change the matrix routing
state and is the default page shown.
A preset can also be recalled from this interface, by selecting one from the Load Preset drop down control.
Refer to the Routing Tab section for more details.
1.4.4 Labe s
Labels can be assigned to video (and audio if applicable) sources and destinations. Labels can also be assigned
to presets. Labels can be up to characters in length. The default source labels use “Src” as a prefix, and the
destination labels use “Dest” as a prefix (example: Src1). The presets are labeled “Startup” for Preset 0 and
“PresetN”, where N is a number from 1 to 9, for the remaining presets.
The Labels Tab on the Web Page Interface can be used for modifying labels. Click the Save button to store any
changes that are made. Refer the Labels Tab section for more details.
1.4.5 Presets
There are 10 stored matrix routing presets. Preset 0 is recalled on power up and by default routes source 1 to all
destinations. All other presets default to “No Change” for all destinations, which when recalled will have no
effect. Presets can assign a partial subset of destinations or all destinations as desired.
Presets can be modified on the Presets Tab of the Web Page Interface. Refer to the Presets Tab section for more
details.
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1.4.6 Pane Remote Router IP Address
Remote panels control Matrix Switch Corporation video/audio routers with the TCP/IP protocol via the Ethernet
port.
NOTE: The button panel interface of a router device may also be used to remotely control a different router. In
that case the Control Mode selection setting is used to determine the mode of the panel interface.
The R mot Rout r IP setting on the Config Tab of the Web Page Interface defines the IP address of the
remote router which the panel interface will control. This defaults to 192.16 .2.60 on remote panels, which is
the default IP address of Matrix Switch Corporation routers.
After changing the R mot Rout r IP setting click the Sav button to store the changes, which take effect
immediately (a reboot is not required).
Refer to the Config Tab - Button Panel Settings section for more details on configuring the Remote Router IP
Address.
Refer to the Network Planning section for more details on configuring devices in multi-device applications.
1.5 Network P anning
The default device settings can be used without change, in applications with a single router and optionally one
remote panel on the same Ethernet network. Larger installations or integration with existing IP LAN networks
require some network planning.
NOTE: Matrix Switch Corporation can assist in planning and pre-configuring devices for specific application
requirements at purchase time. Just ask a sales or customer service representative.
Manual IP address management is recommended, although a DHCP server can be a convenient option for
centrally managing IP addresses by device MAC address, resulting in a fixed IP for each device. Consult your
DHCP server documentation for information on assigning IP addresses by MAC address, if this is desired.
All devices which need to communicate with one another (routers, remote panels and computers) need to be
physically connected to the same LAN or allow IP packet routing between networks if on separate LANs.
SECURITY WARNING: Matrix Switch Corporation devices are meant for installation in trusted LAN
environments. In the event that remote device configuration or control is desired over public networks or the
Internet, it is strongly recommended that some form of inter-network security is utilized, such as VPN. This is
necessary to prevent undesired access to devices.
Devices on the same LAN need to be assigned unique IP addresses in the same IP subnet. Matrix Switch
Corporation devices are configured by default to use IP addresses in the class C IP subnet 192.16 .2.x. When
integrating devices into an existing LAN network, unique IP addresses should be assigned from the applicable
network and the Netmask setting of the devices should be set to reflect the class (size) of the IP network (the
default of 255.255.255.0 is for class C, which accommodates up to 254 addresses).
The Gateway setting is required to be set to the IP address of the network gateway on remote panels which will
be accessing routers across network subnets, but this setting is otherwise not needed.
After assigning device network settings, including unique IP addresses, remote panels need to be assigned the
correct IP addresses to their R mot Rout r IP setting of the router they will control.
Additional configuration changes may be required, depending on the application and are described in
subsequent sections.
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1.5.1 Insta ation Examp e
The following diagram is of a simple installation example consisting of a 32x32 SDI Video Router, with a
secondary level 32x32 Analog Audio router connected via the AFV DB-25 interface, a 32x32 Remote Button
Panel, a 2RU LCD Remote Panel and a Computer system.
1.6 Advanced Pane Configuration
Button panel interfaces (on local and remote panels) can be configured to control a subset of destinations,
sources and/or levels.
Exampl us sc narios
•Utilize an x1 remote panel to control a single destination of an x video router.
•Use the local panel of a 16x16 two level Video and Audio router to control Video only and an additional
16x16 remote panel to control Audio independently.
•Use a 4x4 panel to independently control 4 destinations of an x router and limit selectable sources to 4
sources.
The applicable settings for advanced panel control scenarios can be found on the Config Tab of the Web Page
Interface. Refer to that section for additional details.
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2 Web page interface
2.1 Overview
Figure 1: Routing Tab
All Matrix Switch Corporation Router and Remote Panel systems include a built in web page that can be used
with standards compliant Javascript enabled web browsers, including but not limited to Firefox, Chrome, Safari
and recent versions of Internet Explorer.
Figure 1 shows the Routing tab of a 16x16 switcher with 2 levels with numbered outlines to aid in further
description below. The web page interface for other router systems is sized appropriately. Remote Panels show
only the Config and Command tabs.
Numb r d s ctions in Figur 1
1. System name (can be assigned on the Config tab)
2. System firmware series and version
3. Tab navigation
4. Preset load drop down selection
5. Source connect buttons
6. Mute button (may not be available on all switchers and levels)
7. Currently selected destination (destination name followed by currently connected source names for both
levels).
2.2 Routing Tab
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The right side of the Routing tab interface under the title “Connections” displays the current state of the routing
matrix. Each destination is depicted as a box containing the destination number/label followed by one or more
source numbers/labels of the currently connected sources for each level of the destination. The currently
selected destination is highlighted in red (#7 in Figure 1). For multi-level systems either the destination or one
of the levels can be individually selected for changing all levels or a single level.
The left side of the Routing tab under the title “Connect Source” (#5 in Figure 1) displays all the available
sources and Mute (if available) to connect from.
2.2.1 Changing a connection
To change a routing connection, select the desired destination by clicking on the Destination label or an
individual level source label (multi-level systems only). Then click on a Source button or Mute (if available)
from the “Connect Source” section. The clicked source will be connected to the selected Destination for one or
more levels (depending on if the Destination or a single level is selected).
2.2.2 Loading a preset
Presets store connection states for one or more Destinations. Loading a Preset on the Routing tab consists of
simply clicking on the “Load preset” drop down selector (#4 in Figure 1) and selecting the desired preset, which
is then loaded and applied to the current routing matrix. More information on Presets is contained in the
following Presets tab section.
2.3 Presets Tab
Figure 2: Presets Tab
Figure 2 depicts the Presets Tab which can be used to edit presets or perform batch matrix connection
operations. Under the “Connections” title is shown the Work Matrix, which is a temporary area for working
with matrix routing and loading to/saving from stored Pr s ts and the current Activ Routing state. For each
Destination the Destination number and label is displayed followed by one or more drop down selection lists for
each source level. The selection lists contain all available sources (listed by source number and label) and the
special values No Chang and Mut (the latter only if available for the given level). The No Chang option
indicates that the Destination for the given Level should not be changed from its current value, when the preset
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is recalled, which allows for a subset of the routing matrix to be changed. Mut will output blank Video or
silent Audio for the given Destination level and is not supported on all routers/levels.
2.3.1 Loading Work Matrix from a source target
The Work Matrix can be loaded from the current Activ Routing matrix or a Preset. Simply select the desired
source target from the “Select target” drop down list and click the Load button.
2.3.2 Saving Work Matrix to a target
The Work Matrix can be saved to one or more targets including the Activ Routing matrix or a Pr s t.
Simply select the desired destination target from the “Select target” drop down list and click the Sav button.
When saving to the Activ Routing matrix, the connections defined in the Work Matrix will become
immediately active for the current routing state, allowing for batch routing operations to be performed and
executed simultaneously. Saving to a Pr s t will store the Work Matrix state to non volatile memory, which
persists through device power cycles and can be recalled at a later time.
2.3.3 Usage scenarios
The flexibility of the Presets Tab interface allows for several useful scenarios, some of which are described
below:
•Batch conn ction op rations – To perform several connection operations all at the same time: make the
desired connection changes to the Work Matrix, leaving all others as “No Change”, and then apply the
changes to the Activ Routing target by selecting it from the “Select target” drop down and clicking the
Sav button.
•Stor Activ Routing matrix stat to a Pr s t – The entire Activ Routing matrix state can be stored
to a Preset by first loading it to the Work Matrix, followed by selecting the desired target Preset and
clicking the Sav button.
•Editing an xisting Pr s t – Editing a Preset is done by loading it to the Work Matrix, making the
desired changes and saving it back to the same Preset. All this is accomplished without changing the
Activ Routing matrix state.
2.4 Labe s Tab
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Figure : Labels Tab
Figure 3 shows the Labels Tab. Click on a field or use the tab key to step between fields. Label names are
limited to characters including spaces. Multi-level routers will have columns for Video and Audio Sources
and Destinations. Single level routers will have a column for Source labels and one for Destination labels. On
multi-level routers, secondary levels can be left blank to use the same label as the first level. Presets can also be
assigned label names. Click the Sav button to save changes that have been made.
2.5 Config Tab
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Figure 4: Config Tab
Figure 4 depicts the Config Tab as seen on a Router system. Configuration fields vary depending on router
features, firmware version and if the device is a Remote Panel.
NOTE: After changing any configuration settings click the Sav button. All N twork S ttings changes require
a Reboot of the device in order to take effect. After clicking Sav , click the R boot button to restart the device.
Remember to enter a new IP address into your Web browser's Location bar, if the device's IP address has
changed.
2.5.1 System Settings
•Syst m Nam – A descriptive name of the system (up to 15 characters), displayed at the top of the Web
Page interface which is helpful when managing multiple systems.
•Disabl R clock rs – Disable SDI reclockers (not supported by all Routers).
•3D I/O Pairing – Enable pairing of destinations/sources for two channel 3D support (only supported by
Routers with 2 or more destinations).
2.5.2 Network Settings
WARNING: DHCP should only be enabled or the IP Addr ss or N tmask changed if one has an
understanding of TCP/IP network configuration. Once the save button is pressed and the system is rebooted any
changes to DHCP enable, the IP Address or the Netmask shall result in having to access the web page with the
new settings. If there are Matrix Switch Corporation remote control panels which access the system which has
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been changed, they must also be reconfigured to use the new router IP address as well. See the Network
Planning section for more helpful information on planning your network.
•Enabl DHCP – Check this box to enable DHCP. Disables IP Address, Netmask and Gateway fields as
these settings are obtained from the DHCP server.
◦WARNING: A DHCP server must be present on your network for this to function properly. Using
DHCP allows for dynamic IP or fixed IP assignment from a central location (the DHCP server).
Using this option is only recommended if using fixed IP assignment based on the device's MAC
address or if there is a way to determine what IPs the devices get assigned. Otherwise it may
become difficult to determine what IP address to use when accessing the Web Page or utilizing other
Ethernet control interfaces.
•IP Addr ss – The IP address of the system.
•N tmask – The system network mask.
•Gat way – The IP address of your network's Gateway, if applicable. Only necessary on systems which
access other systems outside of your network (a remote panel which accesses a router on a different
network for example).
2.5.3 Button Pane Settings
These settings control the operation of the device's button control panel interface (if applicable).
Four fields are provided for specifying what portion of a router is controlled by the button panel interface. This
provides added flexibility in defining what destinations and sources a panel controls. Some examples of use
include, using multiple 16x1 Remote Panels (16 source, 1 destination) to control individual destinations of a
16x4 Router (16 source, 4 destination). Another usage scenario would be to have 2 separate panels control
different levels of a Video/Audio Router.
•Control Mod – Set the matrix control mode (only present on Routers). Available options include:
◦Local - Button panel controls the router itself.
◦R mot - Button panel controls a remote router at the IP address set by the Remote Router IP field.
◦R mot Sync - Synchronize matrix crosspoint changes to another router at the IP address specified
by the Remote Router IP field. Used for dual system 3D support.
•R mot Rout r IP – The IP address of the remote Router to control.
•D st Offs t – This setting determines what destination the button panel starts on. Defaults to 0 which
means the control panel starts on destination 1. Setting this value to for example would cause the first
destination of the button panel to control destination 9.
•Sourc Offs t – This setting determines what source the button panel starts on. Defaults to 0 which
means the control panel starts on source 1. Setting this value to for example would cause the first
source of the button panel to control source 9. NOTE: If the currently active source cannot be
represented on the control panel, no source button LED will light.
•L v l1 Ov rrid – This setting determines the primary control level of the button interface. It defaults
to 0 which is equivalent to level 1, usually a Video level. Setting this value to 2 for example would set
the primary level to be level 2 (usually Audio).
•L v l2 Ov rrid – This setting determines the secondary control level of the button interface. It
defaults to 0, which if the Level1 Override is also 0 is equivalent to level 2, but if the Level1 Override is
a value other than 0, the secondary level control is disabled. Can only be assigned a non-zero value if
Level1 Override is also non-zero. If set to 3 for example, the secondary level would be level 3.
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2.6 Command Tab
Figure 5: Command Tab
The Command Tab (Figure 5) provides access to the Mascot protocol interface. Commands are typed on the
Command text entry line followed by pressing the Enter key to execute them. The results will be displayed in
the text area below the command line. Clicking the Cl ar Output button will clear all command output in the
lower area.
See the section Mascot Control Protocol for more information.
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3 Mascot Contro Protoco
MASCOT (MAtrix Switch COrporation ProTocol) provides an ASCII text based command interface via
several different transports to control and get status from Matrix Switch Corporation devices. This command
protocol can be utilized for manual control or for integration with automation control systems.
Mascot command int rfac options
•Web Page Command Tab – The most convenient user command interface, which can be accessed using a
Web Browser on a Computer by the device's IP address.
•TCP/IP port 40 – A TCP/IP command interface is provided on port 40 which uses the device's Ethernet
connector as a physical transport and can be accessed via a telnet application.
•RS-232 Serial Port – Serial can also be used with the configuration parameters: 9600 bps N1.
3rd Party support
The MASCOT protocol contains a subset of the basic ISIS Protocol command set and therefore some 3rd party
equipment may work without modification using this protocol. For information about other third party control
system manufacturers who support MASCOT, contact Matrix Switch Corporation.
3.1 Protoco Changes
As new commands are added or other changes occur, the MASCOT protocol version is incremented. The
protocol revision can be obtained using the MascotVer command.
Protocol r vision history
Mascot version 3.0
•Added System Parameter commands: Get, GetS, Set, SetA, and SetS commands.
•Current system parameters are defined in the System Parameter Table, superseding many configuration
commands.
•New commands for defining matrix I/O mapping: MapDest, and MapSrc commands.
•New commands for panel/GPIO command macros and conditions: PanelCmd, PanelCmdEn, and
PanelCond.
•Commands now grouped into Core Commands, Configuration Commands, and Miscellaneous
Commands.
Mascot version 2.4 (Carina Series Firmware 5.6.3)
•Added .MtxGroup, PanelDis, and PanelExtEn commands.
Mascot version 2.3 (Carina Series Firmware 5.5.1)
•Added Quit Command, SysType Command and Vars Command which have previously been supported
on the MSC-GCP2U32 only.
Mascot version 2.2 (Carina Series Firmware 5.5.0)
•The X Command now accepts a 0 valued wild card destination to switch all destinations to a given
source.
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Mascot version 2.1 (Carina Series Firmware 5.3.0)
•New commands: PairIO – for paired I/O 3D support, PanelOfs – for defining remote panel I/O regions
to control, PanelRate – to set remote panel refresh rate, ReclkDis – for disabling SDI reclockers and
RemoteSync – for synchronizing two video router systems for 3D use.
•Added E12 “Unsupported command” error which is returned when a command is not supported by the
current system or settings.
•Added support for Line Feed character as a command terminator (to be compatible with older firmware).
Carriage Return should normally be used.
•Added “lock” (0x02) and “reclk” (0x04) to MtxCfg Command “flags” field.
3.2 Te net Access
A telnet client can be used to access the command interface on TCP/IP port 40. Many operating systems come
with a Telnet client or one can be easily obtained. To control a device using Telnet the IP address and TCP/IP
port number will need to be supplied. This is typically added as arguments when executing the “telnet”
command via your operating system's command prompt or run dialog. Here is an example command to connect
to a device on the IP address 192.16 .2.60 (press ENTER after the command):
telnet 192.168.2.60 40
Pressing the ENTER key after successfully connecting should display the command “>” prompt character.
3.3 Seria Access
Matrix Switch router systems come equipped with a serial port which can be used as another means of sending
Mascot commands. Connect a Computer system to the device using a 9 pin RS-232 serial cable. Using this
interface requires a serial terminal program, such as HyperTerminal on Windows. Configure the terminal
software for 9600 bps N1. In addition Local Echo should be on in order to see what is typed. Pressing the
Enter key once connected should yield the “>” prompt character.
3.4 Command Format
Commands consist of a command name, zero or more arguments separated by commas and a carriage return
(CR, ASCII 13 - the Enter key on a keyboard). Optionally multiple commands can be combined by separating
them with a '#' character and the command chain is terminated with a CR character. Spaces are not required
between arguments, but can be optionally supplied for readability. A space is also not required between
command names and their first argument, if the argument is numeric. Table 3 lists characters which have
special meaning in MASCOT commands.
# Multiple command separator, for chaining commands.
<CR> Carriage Return (ASCII 13), indicates the end of a command or chain of commands, Enter key.
<BS> Backspace character (ASCII 11), can be used to backspace characters in interactive command shells.
“ Used for double quoting string arguments.
' Used for single quoting string arguments.
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