Matrix Switch Corporation MSC-XA1616L User manual

Matrix Switch Corporation
MSC-XA1616L
Product Manual
16 input 16 output Stereo Analog Audio Router with Button Panel
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Table 1: Document Revision History
Revision & ate Changes
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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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started 7
1.1 Device Connections......................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Powering Up The Device..............................................................................................................................8
1.3 Front Panel Button Inter ace.........................................................................................................................8
1.3.1 Audio Breakaway..................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Web Page Inter ace........................................................................................................................................8
1.4.1 Accessing The Web Page Inter ace........................................................................................................8
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............................................................................................................................12
1.6 Advanced Panel Con iguration...................................................................................................................12
2 Web page interface 13
2.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Routing Tab.................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Changing a connection........................................................................................................................14
2.2.2 Loading a preset..................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Presets Tab...................................................................................................................................................14
2.3.1 Loading Work Matrix rom a source target.........................................................................................15
2.3.2 Saving Work Matrix to a target...........................................................................................................15
2.3.3 Usage scenarios...................................................................................................................................15
2.4 Labels Tab...................................................................................................................................................15
2.5 Con ig Tab...................................................................................................................................................16
2.5.1 System Settings...................................................................................................................................17
2.5.2 Network Settings.................................................................................................................................17
2.5.3 Button Panel Settings..........................................................................................................................18
2.6 Command Tab.............................................................................................................................................19
3 Mascot Control Protocol 20
3.1 Protocol Changes........................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Telnet Access...............................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Serial Access...............................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Command Format........................................................................................................................................21
3.4.1 Command Names................................................................................................................................22
3.5 Response Format.........................................................................................................................................22
3.6 Command Arguments..................................................................................................................................23
3.7 System Parameters......................................................................................................................................24
3.7.1 System Parameter Table......................................................................................................................24
3.8 Core Commands..........................................................................................................................................25
3.9 Con iguration Commands...........................................................................................................................26
3.10 Miscellaneous Commands........................................................................................................................26
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3.10.1 C Command.......................................................................................................................................27
3.10.2 DestNames Command.......................................................................................................................27
3.10.3 DHCP Command...............................................................................................................................28
3.10.4 E Command.......................................................................................................................................28
3.10.5 Firmware Command..........................................................................................................................29
3.10.6 FrameIP Command............................................................................................................................29
3.10.7 Gateway Command...........................................................................................................................29
3.10.8 Get Command....................................................................................................................................30
3.10.9 GetS Command.................................................................................................................................31
3.10.10 Help Command................................................................................................................................31
3.10.11 IP Command....................................................................................................................................31
3.10.12 LockStatus Command.....................................................................................................................31
3.10.13 MAC Command..............................................................................................................................32
3.10.14 MapDest Command.........................................................................................................................32
3.10.15 MapSrc Command...........................................................................................................................33
3.10.16 MascotVer Command......................................................................................................................33
3.10.17 MtxC g Command...........................................................................................................................34
3.10.18 MtxGroup Command.......................................................................................................................36
3.10.19 NetMask Command.........................................................................................................................37
3.10.20 P Command.....................................................................................................................................37
3.10.21 PAdd Command...............................................................................................................................37
3.10.22 PairIO Command.............................................................................................................................38
3.10.23 PanelCmd Command.......................................................................................................................38
3.10.24 PanelCmdEn Command..................................................................................................................39
3.10.25 PanelCond Command......................................................................................................................40
3.10.26 PanelDis Command.........................................................................................................................41
3.10.27 PanelExtEn Command.....................................................................................................................41
3.10.28 PanelRate Command.......................................................................................................................42
3.10.29 PClr Command................................................................................................................................42
3.10.30 ProtoSer Command.........................................................................................................................42
3.10.31 PsetNames Command......................................................................................................................43
3.10.32 PSub Command...............................................................................................................................43
3.10.33 PView Command.............................................................................................................................44
3.10.34 Reboot Command............................................................................................................................44
3.10.35 ReclkDis Command.........................................................................................................................45
3.10.36 RemoteSync Command...................................................................................................................45
3.10.37 S Command.....................................................................................................................................46
3.10.38 SerBaud Command..........................................................................................................................46
3.10.39 Set Command..................................................................................................................................46
3.10.40 SetA Command................................................................................................................................47
3.10.41 SetS Command................................................................................................................................47
3.10.42 SrcNames Command.......................................................................................................................48
3.10.43 SysName Command........................................................................................................................48
3.10.44 SysType Command..........................................................................................................................49
3.10.45 Vars Command................................................................................................................................50
3.10.46 W Command....................................................................................................................................50
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3.10.47 WebPass Command.........................................................................................................................51
3.10.48 X Command.....................................................................................................................................51
4 Software Updates 53
4.1 So tware Update on Pyxis Series Devices..................................................................................................53
4.2 So tware ailsa e recovery procedure..........................................................................................................53
4.3 TFTP So tware............................................................................................................................................54
4.3.1 Windows..............................................................................................................................................54
4.3.2 Mac OS X............................................................................................................................................55
4.3.3 Linux....................................................................................................................................................55
5 Troubleshooting 57
5.1 Unknown IP address....................................................................................................................................57
5.2 Unexpected reboots.....................................................................................................................................57
6 Reference 58
6.1 Speci ications..............................................................................................................................................58
6.2 Analog Audio Pinout...................................................................................................................................59
6.3 Serial Inter ace Pinout.................................................................................................................................59
6.4 GPIO Auxiliary Inter ace............................................................................................................................60
6.5 Glossary.......................................................................................................................................................61
7 Matrix Switch Corporation Warranty 62
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1 Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase o a quality Matrix Switch Corporation product. This section contains a
general overview o device unctionality and provides in ormation to get you up and running quickly.
Additional sections in this manual can be consulted or more detailed in ormation on the subsystems and
eatures o this product.
1.1 evice Connections
The MSC-XA1616L comes with a power supply adapter, a redundant power supply and a documentation CD.
Additional cables and hardware are not usually provided.
•Power supply adapter – A 12 VDC 3 Amp power supply adapter is provided which is connected to the
DE-9 Male connector on the device and plugged into a 100-240V 50/60Hz AC power source.
•Redundant power supply (Optional) – The additional redundant power supply can be connected via
the second power supply connector, to provide an additional power source in the event that one o the
supplies ails or is disconnected rom the power source.
•Ethernet connector (Optional) – Connect to a network switch with an Ethernet cable. Required or
accessing the web page inter ace, TCP/IP Mascot inter ace or or inter acing with remote control panels.
This device can also be connected directly to a computer or remote panel (supports auto MDI-X
allowing a crossover or straight through Ethernet cable to be used).
•Composite Video – Connect composite video sources to input connectors and destinations to output
connectors using 75 Ohm Coax cable with BNC connectors. Unused inputs or outputs can be le t
unconnected.
•Balanced Analog Audio – Connect balanced analog audio sources to input connectors and destinations
to output connectors using 25 pin cables. Re er to Analog Audio Pinout or details. Unused inputs or
outputs can be le t unconnected.
•External Audio Router (Optional) – An additional Matrix Switch Corporation AES or analog audio
router can be utilized with this router by connecting it to the AUX/GPIO connector with a 25 pin straight
through cable. NOTE: The audio router should be powered on be ore the video router to ensure proper
initial routing state or alternatively Preset 0 can be recalled to initialize it at any time.
•Sync Reference (Optional) – I switching on vertical sync pulse is desired, connect one o the Sync
Re erence connectors to a sync pulse signal (NTSC, PAL or tri-level) using 75 Ohm Coax with BNC
connectors and the other Sync Re erence connector can be used as a pass-through to additional properly
75 Ohm terminated equipment or a 75 Ohm terminator should be installed. I the sync re erence
unctionality is not used, both connectors can be le t unconnected.
•RS-232 Serial (Optional) – I serial control is desired, using the Mascot P rotocol, connect a D9 emale
to male straight through cable to a control system, such as a computer. Use 115200 bps 8N1 as the serial
con iguration and enable local echo to see typed characters. See Serial Inter ace Pinout or additional
details.
•RS-485 Serial (Optional) – An RS-485 port is also available utilizing pins on the same D9 connector as
the RS-232 inter ace. This port is con igured as a Mascot P rotocol control inter ace by de ault, but can
also be used to control other routers as additional matrix levels. See Serial Inter ace Pinout or
additional details.
•General Purpose I/O – A D25 connector provides a GPIO auxiliary port with up to 24 input or output
3.3V logic lines or control and status inter acing with external equipment (LEDs, buttons, etc). See
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GPIO Auxiliary Inter ace or more details.
1.2 Powering Up The evice
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 ollowing startup sequence:
•Reset switch is checked and i it is pressed then the So tware ailsa e recovery procedure is entered.
•Routing matrix is initialized to Preset 0 state (de aults 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 Panel Button Interface
The MSC-XA1616L is equipped with a 16x16 button panel which provides one o several options or
controlling and viewing the status o the routing matrix.
This panel inter ace provides separate input and output buttons. One output button is active at a time, indicated
by it being lit. The current connection status or 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
An audio breakaway is per ormed by irst selecting the desired output, by pressing the relevant output button,
then pressing and holding an input button, ollowed by pressing another input button. The 1st input button
pressed selects the source o the primary level. The 2nd input button pressed will become the secondary (audio)
source and will lash, indicating a breakaway.
1.4 Web Page Interface
All Matrix Switch Corporation router and panel devices come with a built-in web page inter ace.
This is the recommended inter ace or con iguration and is also a convenient way to control the matrix routing
o the device.
Devices come actory con igured with de ault settings, unless a pre-con iguration request is made during
purchase, an example being a multi device application.
1.4.1 Accessing The Web Page Interface
The de ault network IP address or this device is 192.168.2.60. Re er to the table below or the de ault IP
addresses or other types o Matrix Switch Corporation devices.
Device Type Default IP Address
Video/Audio Routers 192.168.2.60
Remote Button Panels 192.168.2.64
Remote LCD Screen Panels 192.168.2.80
Table 2: Default System IP Addresses
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To access the web page inter ace o the device:
1. Connect the Ethernet port o a computer either directly to the device using a straight through or
crossover cable to the same Ethernet network through a network switch or other LAN in rastructure.
2. Manually con igure the computer's IP address to be a unique address on the same IP subnet as the
device. For example 192.168.2.10. The Netmask should be 255.255.255.0. A Gateway address is not
necessary or this purpose, but could be set to 192.168.2.1.
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 inter ace should load. I the web page inter ace ails to load, double
check the computer's network settings and physical Ethernet connections. In the event that the IP
address o the device is unknown, re er to the Unknown IP Address troubleshooting section.
1.4.2 Network Settings
Network settings can be changed on the Con ig tab o the Web Page Inter ace. This includes DHCP enable, IP
address, Netmask and Gateway settings. DHCP should only be used or assigning speci ic network settings
rom a central DHCP server or when assigned IP addresses can be determined, otherwise con iguring the device
via its IP address would be prevented i the IP address is unknown. A ter changing network settings, click the
Save button and then click the Reboot button to restart the device. Re er to the Con ig Tab - Network Settings
section or more details.
In the event that the device's IP address is unknown, re er to the Unknown IP Address troubleshooting section.
Re er to the Network Planning section or assistance with developing a network plan or multi-device
applications.
1.4.3 Matrix Routing
The Routing tab o the Web Page Inter ace provides a convenient way to view and change the matrix routing
state and is the de ault page shown.
A preset can also be recalled rom this inter ace, by selecting one rom the Load Preset drop down control.
Re er to the Routing Tab section or more details.
1.4.4 Labels
Labels can be assigned to video (and audio i applicable) sources and destinations. Labels can also be assigned
to presets. Labels can be up to 8 characters in length. The de ault source labels use “Src” as a pre ix, and the
destination labels use “Dest” as a pre ix (example: Src1). The presets are labeled “Startup” or Preset 0 and
“PresetN”, where N is a number rom 1 to 9, or the remaining presets.
The Labels Tab on the Web Page Inter ace can be used or modi ying labels. Click the Save button to store any
changes that are made. Re er the Labels Tab section or more details.
1.4.5 Presets
There are 10 stored matrix routing presets. Preset 0 is recalled on power up and by de ault routes source 1 to all
destinations. All other presets de ault to “No Change” or all destinations, which when recalled will have no
e ect. Presets can assign a partial subset o destinations or all destinations as desired.
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Presets can be modi ied on the Presets Tab o the Web Page Inter ace. Re er to the Presets Tab section or more
details.
1.4.6 Panel 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 inter ace o a router device may also be used to remotely control a di erent router. In
that case the Control Mode selection setting is used to determine the mode o the panel inter ace.
The Remote Router IP setting on the Con ig Tab o the Web Page Inter ace de ines the IP address o the
remote router which the panel inter ace will control. This de aults to 192.168.2.60 on remote panels, which is
the de ault IP address o Matrix Switch Corporation routers.
A ter changing the Remote Router IP setting click the Save button to store the changes, which take e ect
immediately (a reboot is not required).
Re er to the Con ig Tab - Button Panel Settings section or more details on con iguring the Remote Router IP
Address.
Re er to the Network Planning section or more details on con iguring devices in multi-device applications.
1.5 Network Planning
The de ault 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-con iguring devices or speci ic 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 or
centrally managing IP addresses by device MAC address, the net e ect still being a ixed IP or each device.
Consult your DHCP server documentation or in ormation on assigning IP addresses by MAC address, i this
option is chosen.
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 i on separate LANs.
SECURITY WARNING: Matrix Switch Corporation devices are meant or installation in trusted LAN
environments. In the event that remote device con iguration or control is desired over public networks or the
Internet, it is strongly recommended that some orm o inter-network security is utilized, such as irewalls and
encrypted VLAN or secure data tunnels. 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 con igured by de ault to use IP addresses in the class C IP subnet 192.168.2.x. When
integrating devices into an existing LAN network, unique IP addresses should be assigned rom the applicable
network and the Netmask setting o the devices should be set to re lect the class (size) o the IP network (the
de ault o 255.255.255.0 is or class C, which accommodates up to 254 addresses).
The Gateway setting is required to be set to the IP address o the network gateway on remote panels which will
be accessing routers across network subnets, but this setting is otherwise not needed.
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A ter assigning device network settings, including unique IP addresses, remote panels need to be assigned the
correct IP addresses to their Remote Router IP setting o the router they will control.
Additional con iguration changes may be required, depending on the application and are described in
subsequent sections.
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1.5.1 Installation Example
The ollowing diagram is o a simple installation example consisting o a 32x32 SDI Video Router, with a
secondary level 32x32 Analog Audio router connected via the AFV DB-25 inter ace, a 32x32 Remote Button
Panel, a 2RU LCD Remote Panel and a Computer system.
1.6 Advanced Panel Configuration
Button panel inter aces (on local and remote panels) can be con igured to control a subset o destinations,
sources and/or levels.
Example use scenarios
•Utilize an 8x1 remote panel to control a single destination o an 8x8 video router.
•Use the local panel o 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 o an 8x8 router and limit selectable sources to 4
sources.
The applicable settings or advanced panel control scenarios can be ound on the Con ig Tab o the Web Page
Inter ace. Re er to that section or 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 Fire ox, Chrome, Sa ari
and recent versions o Internet Explorer.
Figure 1 shows the Routing tab o a 16x16 switcher with 2 levels with numbered outlines to aid in urther
description below. The web page inter ace or other router systems is sized appropriately. Remote Panels show
only the Con ig and Command tabs.
Numbered sections in Figure 1
1. System name (can be assigned on the Con ig tab)
2. System irmware 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 ollowed by currently connected source names or both
levels).
2.2 Routing Tab
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The right side o the Routing tab inter ace under the title “Connections” displays the current state o the routing
matrix. Each destination is depicted as a box containing the destination number/label ollowed by one or more
source numbers/labels o the currently connected sources or each level o the destination. The currently
selected destination is highlighted in red (#7 in Figure 1). For multi-level systems either the destination or one
o the levels can be individually selected or changing all levels or a single level.
The le t side o the Routing tab under the title “Connect Source” (#5 in Figure 1) displays all the available
sources and Mute (i available) to connect rom.
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 (i available)
rom the “Connect Source” section. The clicked source will be connected to the selected Destination or one or
more levels (depending on i the Destination or a single level is selected).
2.2.2 Loading a preset
Presets store connection states or one or more Destinations. Loading a Preset on the Routing tab consists o
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 in ormation on Presets is contained in the
ollowing 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 per orm batch matrix connection
operations. Under the “Connections” title is shown the Work Matrix, which is a temporary area or working
with matrix routing and loading to/saving rom stored Presets and the current Active Routing state. For each
Destination the Destination number and label is displayed ollowed by one or more drop down selection lists or
each source level. The selection lists contain all available sources (listed by source number and label) and the
special values No Change and Mute (the latter only i available or the given level). The No Change option
indicates that the Destination or the given Level should not be changed rom its current value, when the preset
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is recalled, which allows or a subset o the routing matrix to be changed. Mute will output blank Video or
silent Audio or 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 rom the current Active Routing matrix or a Preset. Simply select the desired
source target rom 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 Active Routing matrix or a Preset.
Simply select the desired destination target rom the “Select target” drop down list and click the Save button.
When saving to the Active Routing matrix, the connections de ined in the Work Matrix will become
immediately active or the current routing state, allowing or batch routing operations to be per ormed and
executed simultaneously. Saving to a Preset 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 lexibility o the Presets Tab inter ace allows or several use ul scenarios, some o which are described
below:
•Batch connection operations – To per orm 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 Active Routing target by selecting it rom the “Select target” drop down and clicking the
Save button.
•Store Active Routing matrix state to a Preset – The entire Active Routing matrix state can be stored
to a Preset by irst loading it to the Work Matrix, ollowed by selecting the desired target Preset and
clicking the Save button.
•Editing an existing Preset – 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
Active Routing matrix state.
2.4 Labels Tab
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Figure : Labels Tab
Figure 3 shows the Labels Tab. Click on a ield or use the tab key to step between ields. Label names are
limited to 8 characters including spaces. Multi-level routers will have columns or Video and Audio Sources
and Destinations. Single level routers will have a column or Source labels and one or Destination labels. On
multi-level routers, secondary levels can be le t blank to use the same label as the irst level. Presets can also be
assigned label names. Click the Save button to save changes that have been made.
2.5 Config Tab
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Figure 4: Config Tab
Figure 4 depicts the Con ig Tab as seen on a Router system beginning with Carina Series Firmware 5.3.0.
Con iguration ields vary depending on router eatures, irmware version and i the device is a Remote Panel.
NOTE: A ter changing any con iguration settings click the Save button. All Network Settings changes require
a Reboot o the device in order to take e ect. A ter clicking Save, click the Reboot button to restart the device.
Remember to enter a new IP address into your Web browser's Location bar, i the device's IP address has
changed.
2.5.1 System Settings
•System Name – A descriptive name o the system (up to 15 characters), displayed at the top o the Web
Page inter ace which is help ul when managing multiple systems.
•Disable Reclockers – Disable SDI reclockers (not supported by all Routers, added with Carina Series
Firmware 5.3.0).
•3D I/O Pairing – Enable pairing o destinations/sources or two channel 3D support (only supported by
Routers with 2 or more destinations, added with Carina Series Firmware 5.3.0).
2.5.2 Network Settings
WARNING: DHCP should only be enabled or the IP Address or Netmask changed i one has an
understanding o TCP/IP network con iguration. 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
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new settings. I there are Matrix Switch Corporation remote control panels which access the system which has
been changed, they must also be recon igured to use the new router IP address as well. See the Network
Planning section or more help ul in ormation on planning your network.
•Enable DHCP – Check this box to enable DHCP. Disables IP Address, Netmask and Gateway ields as
these settings are obtained rom the DHCP server.
◦WARNING: A DHCP server must be present on your network or this to unction properly. Using
DHCP allows or dynamic IP or ixed IP assignment rom a central location (the DHCP server).
Using this option is only recommended i using ixed IP assignment based on the device's MAC
address or i there is a way to determine what IPs the devices get assigned. Otherwise it may
become di icult to determine what IP address to use when accessing the Web Page or utilizing other
Ethernet control inter aces.
•IP Address – The IP address o the system.
•Netmask – The system network mask.
•Gateway – The IP address o your network's Gateway, i applicable. Only necessary on systems which
access other systems outside o your network (a remote panel which accesses a router on a di erent
network or example).
2.5.3 Button Panel Settings
These settings control the operation o the device's button control panel inter ace (i applicable).
Four ields are provided or speci ying what portion o a router is controlled by the button panel inter ace. This
provides added lexibility in de ining what destinations and sources a panel controls. Some examples o use
include, using multiple 16x1 Remote Panels (16 source, 1 destination) to control individual destinations o a
16x4 Router (16 source, 4 destination). Another usage scenario would be to have 2 separate panels control
di erent levels o a Video/Audio Router.
•Control Mode – Set the matrix control mode (only present on Routers, added with Carina Series
Firmware 5.3.0). Available options include:
◦Local - Button panel controls the router itsel .
◦Remote - Button panel controls a remote router at the IP address set by the Remote Router IP ield.
◦Remote Sync - Synchronize matrix crosspoint changes to another router at the IP address speci ied
by the Remote Router IP ield. Used or dual system 3D support.
•Remote Router IP – The IP address o the remote Router to control.
•Dest Offset – This setting determines what destination the button panel starts on. De aults to 0 which
means the control panel starts on destination 1. Setting this value to 8 or example would cause the irst
destination o the button panel to control destination 9.
•Source Offset – This setting determines what source the button panel starts on. De aults to 0 which
means the control panel starts on source 1. Setting this value to 8 or example would cause the irst
source o the button panel to control source 9. NOTE: I the currently active source cannot be
represented on the control panel, no source button LED will light.
•Level1 Override – This setting determines the primary control level o the button inter ace. It de aults
to 0 which is equivalent to level 1, usually a Video level. Setting this value to 2 or example would set
the primary level to be level 2 (usually Audio).
•Level2 Override – This setting determines the secondary control level o the button inter ace. It
de aults to 0, which i the Level1 Override is also 0 is equivalent to level 2, but i the Level1 Override is
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a value other than 0, the secondary level control is disabled. Can only be assigned a non-zero value i
Level1 Override is also non-zero. I set to 3 or example, the secondary level would be level 3.
2.6 Command Tab
Figure 5: Command Tab
The Command Tab (Figure 5) provides access to the Mascot protocol inter ace. Commands are typed on the
Command text entry line ollowed by pressing the Enter key to execute them. The results will be displayed in
the text area below the command line. Clicking the Clear Output button will clear all command output in the
lower area.
See the section Mascot Control Protocol or more in ormation.
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3 Mascot Control Protocol
MASCOT (MAtrix Switch COrporation ProTocol) provides an ASCII text based command inter ace via
several di erent transports to control and get status rom Matrix Switch Corporation devices. This command
protocol can be utilized or manual control or or integration with automation control systems.
Mascot command interface options
•Web Page Command Tab – The most convenient user command inter ace, 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 inter ace 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 con iguration parameters: 115200 bps 8N1.
•RS-485 Serial Port – An additional serial inter ace on the same D9 connector as the RS-232 port can
also be used. See Serial Inter ace Pinout or more details.
3rd Party support
The MASCOT protocol contains a subset o the basic ISIS Protocol command set and there ore some 3rd party
equipment may work without modi ication using this protocol. For in ormation about other third party control
system manu acturers who support MASCOT, contact Matrix Switch Corporation.
3.1 Protocol 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 revision history
Mascot version 3.0
•Added System Parameter commands: Get, GetS, Set, SetA, and SetS commands.
•Current system parameters are de ined in the System Parameter Table, superseding many con iguration
commands.
•New commands or de ining matrix I/O mapping: MapDest, and MapSrc commands.
•New commands or panel/GPIO command macros and conditions: PanelCmd, PanelCmdEn, and
PanelCond.
•Commands now grouped into Core Commands, Con iguration 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)
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