Multi-Tasker MT107-100 User manual

MULTI-TASKER™
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0351-002
64X64 MATRIX SWITCHER
FOR MULTI-TASKER™
USER’S GUIDE
MT107-100

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ..............2
GENERAL..........................................................2
INSTALLATION .................................................2
CLEANING.........................................................2
FCC /CE NOTICE..............................................2
ABOUT YOUR MT107-100...................................3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................4
APPLICATION DIAGRAM ....................................5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION ........5
DIAGRAM 2: OUTPUT CARD SWITCHES.........6
DIAGRAM 3: ADD ON CARD SWITCHES..........7
DIAGRAM 4: INTERNAL VIEW .........................8
INSTALLING YOUR MULTI-TASKER™...............9
OPERATION ........................................................9
RS-232 CONTROL.............................................9
DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS .......................9
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS ...........................17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...........................18
LED IS NOT LIT ...............................................18
LED IS BLINKING RED ....................................18
NO DISPLAY....................................................18
ALTINEX POLICY ..............................................19
LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY ........19
CONTACT INFORMATION ..............................19

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using your
MT107-100. Keep this manual handy for future
reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your MT107-100 and to prevent fire
and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and
heed all warnings.
1.1 GENERAL
•Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.
1.2 INSTALLATION
•To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit
to rain or moisture. Do not place the MT107-100
in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating
appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to
direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm
internal components.
•Handle the MT107-100 carefully. Dropping or
jarring can damage the card.
•Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
MT107-100.
•Insert the card carefully into the slots of the
Multi-Tasker™ without bending any edges.
1.3 CLEANING
•Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth.
Never use strong detergents or solvents, such
as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or
water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch
any component or PCB.
1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE
•This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
•This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
•Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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ABOUT YOUR MT107-100 2
MT107–100
64 X 64 Matrix Engine 300MHz
The MT107-100 is a 64x64 Matrix Engine used for
connecting audio and video signals. The Matrix
Engine has a built-in 8 video inputs and 8 video
outputs. Additional inputs and outputs can be
added using Input and Output video card, which
are mounted to the engine with the specially
provided high bandwidth video cables. Input and
Output connector cards are available for Video
and/or Audio inputs and outputs.
Video Input signals are buffered to the matrix
system through individual Ground Loop Isolation
Amplifiers. The video amplifier can be used for
either video or sync signals.
All control of the Matrix Engine is maintained
through the MultiTasker enclosure.
A video signal detection circuit is present on all
Inputs and Outputs in order to make
troubleshooting easier.
The VIS (Vertical Interval Switching) is a standard
feature on the MT107-100 and can be turned ON
or OFF from RS-232 port.
The Matrix Engine could be easily configured to the
customer requirements by selecting appropriate
number of switching elements. The proper
selection of configuration can be achieved using
MTSetup. The switching elements within the Matrix
Switcher are available in steps of 16. This is
possible through the modular design of the Matrix
Engine with switching elements blocks of 16x16.
The video output option default configuration is for
analog video or sync. A small slide switch is
provided for TTL Sync option.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION MT107-100
GENERAL
Inputs 8
Input Connectors 8 BNC Female
Outputs
Output Connector 8 BNC Female
Compatibility
Signal types RGBHV,RGBS,RGsB,
Composite Video, Sync
Signal resolution VGA through UXGA
Table 1. MT107-100 General
MECHANICAL MT107-100
Enclosure Slots Required
Base Configuration 2 Slots
Enclosure Slots Required
Add On Cards 1 Slot per Card
Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
Connector Panel Black Anodized
T° Operating 10°C-50°C
T° Maximum 75°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calc.) 50,000 hrs
Table 2. MT107-100 Mechanical
ELECTRICAL MT107-100
Video Input Signals R,G,B
Impedance Analog 75 Ohms
Analog Signal Level 1.5V p-p max.
Sync Input Signals H,V
Impedance 10 kOhm
Signal Level 3 - 5 Volts TTL
Output Video Signals
Impedance Analog 75 Ohms
Gain 1.05
Bandwidth 270 MHz @ -3dB
Output Sync Signals
Impedance 75 Ohms
Signal Level 4.5 Volts TTL
Table 3. MT107-100 Electrical

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4

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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION

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DIAGRAM 2: OUTPUT CARD SWITCHES
VIDEO / SYNC SWITCH SETTINGS
GND
OUT14
R49
U7
R31
SYNC
R100
VIDEO
R76
R99
SW3
SYNC
R15
R98
VIDEO
R97
SW2
R75
SYNC
C86
R13
VIDEO R96
R55
C91
C83
R50
U8
C48
R32
C16 C32
C47
R90
R40 R16
C31
C15 R74
C93
C71
U16
C72
R42
D1
R73
R48
C44
R30
C14 C30 R92
C43
R39
C73
R14
D2
C56 U19
C81
C29
R29 C13
C94
U15
R28
C46C28
C12
C45
R86
C74
C55 C76
C100
C77
C84
R51
R41
R53 -5v
I
G
C79
U21
U18
C82
C75
+5V
U22
I
C78
F1
F3
F4
F5
OUT3
OUT1
OUT2
OUT4 GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
OUT9
OUT7
OUT6
OUT5
OUT8 GND
GND
GND
GND
OUT13
OUT12
OUT10
OUT11
GND
GND
GND
GND
57
+13V
+6V
-6V
-13V
C59
R2
U1
U2
R23
U3
R66
R25
U5
R27
U6
R93
SYNC
R77
R95
SW4
R11
R94
C90
VIDEO
R9
SW1
SYNC
R58 R80
VIDEO
U4
R65
SW7
SYNC
R7
R79
VIDEO
R84
SW8
R83
SYNC R63
R81
R5
VIDEO
SW6
R62
SYNC
R78
R61
R3
VIDEO
SW5
R38 R12
C69
R72
C27
C9 U14
C95
C70
C54
C42
R26
C10 C26 R88
C41
R37
R71
R10
C67
R47
U13 C80
U20
C101
R56
C25
C11
C92
R24
C40
C8 C24
C39
R54
C68
C53
U12
R36 R8
C63
R70
R46
C23
C88
C7
C87
R64
C58
U17
C64
C52
GI
O
P26
P25 P27
-13V
-6V
-13V
-6V
285-0420-002
OUTPUT CARD
1-800-ALTINEX
www.altinex.com
-6V
-13V
P28 P29
-13V
-6V
-13V
-6V
P31
P30 P32
-13V
-6V
-13V
-6V
C36
R22
C6 C22 R57
C35
R35
R69
R6
R44
C61
+13V
+6V
C57
C85
C21
R21 C5 U11
C96
R20
C38
C4 C20
C98
C37
R52
C62
C51
C66 U24
+13V
+6V
+13V
+6V
1 9
U10
R34
C65
R68
R4
R45
C19
C99
C3
R19
C49
C50
A2
A1
C60
GND
A0
GND
C34
R18
C2
C97
C18 C33
R67
R59
R33
R43 GND
-5V
-5V
GND
-5V
U9
+5V
+5V
GND
+5V
9-16
8
1-8
16
17-24
+13V
+6V
+13V +13V
+6V +6V
17 25 33
+6V
+13V +13V
+6V
41 49
32
24
25-32 26-40
40
42-56
41-48
48 56
57-64
R1
R60 C17
R17 C1
GND
OUT64
GND
GND
OUT16
OUT15
GND
GND
OUT17
OUT18
OUT19
GND
GND
GND
OUT24
OUT23
OUT22
OUT21
OUT20 GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
OUT29
OUT25
OUT28
OUT26
OUT27
GND
GND
GND
GND
OUT32
OUT30
OUT31
GND
GND
GND
OUT33
OUT34
GND
GND
GND
OUT44
OUT39
OUT38
OUT37
OUT35
OUT36
GND
GND
GND
GND
OUT42
OUT40
OUT41
OUT43
GND
GND
GND
GND
OUT48
OUT45
OUT46
OUT47
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
OUT50
OUT49 GND
OUT54
OUT53
OUT52
OUT51
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
OUT59
64
OUT57
OUT55
OUT56
OUT58
GND
GND
GND
GND
OUT60
OUT61
OUT62
OUT63
GND
GND
GND
GND
R3
VIDEO
SW6
R78
R62
SYNC
VIDEO
SW5
R60
U2
C3
C97
C18
R61
R19
C2
C99
C34
U1
R1
R17
R1 C1 Set the VIDEO/SYNC switch to match
the type of output signal being used.
NOTE: There are eight (8) switches,
one per output.

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DIAGRAM 3: ADD ON CARD SWITCHES
VIDEO / SYNC SWITCH SETTINGS
U18
I -5V
G
U20
C100
C80
U21
C79
C13
C16
C15
C48
U16
R90
R74
C31
R16
R50
R40
U15
C85
C77
C71 C72
C56
C93
C47 R32
R14
R92
R73
C43
R39
C29
C91
R48
C44
P2
U8
R31 R15 R99 R76
R75
SW3
C32
V
S
U7
R29 R13
R100
R97
R51
G
I
C75
G
C82
C83
R41
R42
+5V D2
U19
C78
U22
R56
R55 C76
C84 R53
C58
R64
O
P3
F1
U17
C57
I
F4
C59
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C35
C41 C42
C11
U14
C55
C73
D1
C81
C14
C74
C92
R30
R12
R86
C45
R72
R38
C27
C46
R49
C69
C54
U13
C98
C70
C97
C12
R28
R37
R47
C9
R10
R88
R71
C25
R95
R98
C86
S
V
C30
SW2
U6
R27 R11
R58
R25
SW4
R9
S
C28
V
U5
V
R93
R96
R77
C5
C7
C26
C40
U12
C68
C53
C67
1
C94
R26
C10
R8
R54
R70
R36
C23
R46
C63
C52
U11
C64
C8
C95
C39 R24
R6
R57
R69
R35
C21
C36
R44
R94
S
SW1
U4
R23 R7
R65
R80
C89
C24
S
V
SW8
U3
R21
R5
R83
R66
R79
S
U1
C4
C3
C22
R45
R68
C51
C61
U10
C6
C62
C96
R22
R52
R4
C19
R34
C66
R2
C50 C65
U9
R59
R67
C37
C87
C38
R20
C1
C17
R33
R43
SW6
C90
S
V
SW7
R84
U2
R19 R62
R3
R81
R63
R1
S
C20
V
R17 C99
V
R60
R78
C49
C60
C33
C2
C34
R18
SW5
C18
R61
P1
R78
R81
V
U1
R43
R33
C87
C37
R68
C66
R2
R19
U2
R34
C3 R62
R3
R17
C1
C38
R45
R20
V
C4
C20
S
C17
SW6
R63
R1
C99
R60
C34
C33
R18
S
C2
C18
P1
SW5
R61
S = SYNC
V = VIDEO
Set the V/S (Video/Sync) switch to
match the type of output signal being
used.
NOTE: There are eight (8) switches,
one per each output.

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DIAGRAM 4: INTERNAL VIEW
MT107-100, 64X64 MATRIX ENGINE
IDC IDC
MAIN
MP
POWER
SUPPLY
IN1 OUT1
OUT2
IN2
IN4
IN3
OUT4
OUT3
IN62
IN64
IN63
IN61
OUT62
OUT63
OUT64
OUT61
64X64 MATRIX

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INSTALLING YOUR MULTI-TASKER™ 6
Step 1. Decide what type of output signal is
required for each output. (Video or Sync)
Step 2. Set the jumpers on the output card(s) as
necessary. See DIAGRAM 2 and
DIAGRAM 3 for switch locations.
Step 3. Determine the number of slots required
for the MT107-100, including the add-on
cards. The base MT107-100 requires two
slots, and a fully loaded 64X64 Matrix
engine requires 16 slots.
Step 4. Carefully, slide the MT107-100 into
available slots in the Multi-Tasker™
Enclosure in order to connect to the bus.
Make sure that the MT107-100 cards fits
into place.
Step 6. Secure the cards to the Multi-Tasker™ by
tightening the retainer screws located on
the top and bottom of each card.
Step 7. Connect a cable from the video source to
one of the input connectors on the
MT107-100 and one of the output
connectors to a display device through a
cable.
Step 8. Starting from the left, identify the slot
number where the MT107-100 INPUT
CONNECTOR CARD is plugged into the
Enclosure (left slot of the Engine). Make
note of the slot number. It is required for
RS-232 control.
OPERATION 7
7.1 RS-232 CONTROL
When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the
MT107-100 has many advanced remote control
capabilities, which are accessible through
standard RS-232 communication. The actual
controlling can be accomplished through a
computer control system or any other device
capable of sending RS-232 commands.
7.1.1 RS-232 INTERFACE
The RS-232 commands, for the MT107-100, are
in a simple ASCII character format.
1. Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the
command.
2. Use uppercase letters for all commands.
Commands that end in "S" will be saved into
memory. Commands not ending in "S" will still
be executed but will not be restored when the
system is reset or powered off and then power
on.
7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
Each command consists of three parts:
Function, Card ID, and Unit ID.
[ Function , Card ID , Unit ID ]
Example: [VERC3U2]
VER = Function
C3 = Card or Group ID
U2 = Unit ID
For Function, see a detailed explanation under
each command description.
The Card ID is an assigned value. It is equal to
the enclosure slot number in which the card is
installed. The value can range from 1 to 4 up to
1 to 20 depending on the enclosure.
Card ID 0 (C0) is used for the controller. See
the MT100-100 User’s Guide for details.
The Group ID is a number representing a group
of cards defined with the [WR] command. When
using the Group ID, all cards in the group will
perform the given instruction.
Changing the position of a card will significantly
affect the commands recorded on software
definitions or third party control systems.
The Unit ID has a value from 0 to 9. Unit ID 0
should be used for single unit operation. If the
Unit ID is set to zero, each command may be
used without Ui. Use the command [SETU0],
as explained in the MT100-100 User’s Guide.
Example:
[VERC3]: For Unit ID Zero
[VERC3Ui]: For Unit ID other than Zero

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[VERC3]: Equivalent to [VERC3U0]
1. [VER]
This command displays the firmware version
and card type for the MT107-100 card.
Command Format: [VERCnUi]
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
There is an MT107-100 card is in slot #2. Send
the command [VERC2] and the Multi-Tasker™
Enclosure will return feedback as:
MT107-100 690-0159-003
MT107-100 = the card model
690-0159-003 = the software version
2. [C]
This command displays the active matrix
configuration settings.
Command Format: [CnUi]
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
An MT107-100 in slot #7. When sending the
command [C7], feedback will be returned as:
Matrix number:1
Matrix size:64X64
Input offset:00
Output offset:00
Channel width:01
Channel space:00
Ch1 In1 Out1 ON AudioL32
Ch1 In2 Out2 ON AudioL32
…
Ch1 In63 Out63 ON AudioL32
Ch1 In64 Out64 ON AudioL32
Description of Feedback:
The first line lists the matrix number, 1 to 9. The
next five lines describe the properties of the
matrix. The remaining lines are channel specific.
Matrix 1 is the active matrix. Matrix 1 is a 64X64
matrix with no input offset and no output offset.
The channel width is one and the channel
spacing is zero. All 64 channels are ON, the
input audio level is set to the maximum of 32
and each input is connected to its
corresponding output.
3. [MAT]
This command sets the matrix configuration for
the matrix engine.
Command Format:
[MATj,mm,ww,xx,yy,kk,ll,CnUiS]
j = Matrix ID (j = # from 1 to 9)
The following properties MUST be entered in
two (2) digit format.
mm = Inputs (2 digit # from 01-64)
zz = Outputs (2 digit # from 01-64)
xx = Input Offset (2 digit # from 00-99)
yy = Output Offset (2 digit # from 00-99
kk = Channel Width (2 digit # from 01-32)
ll = Channel Spacing (2 digit # from 00-31)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
(The slot number of the LEFT card of the
engine is the Engine Card Slot number.)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
S = Save
This property saves the configuration to
Matrix ID memory and will allow the
configuration to be recalled any time,
even after power up or reset.
Adding the 'S' to the command will also
make the matrix configuration the default
at power up. The last configuration ID
created and saved will be the default at
power up.
In order to change the power up default
without having to redefine the settings,
see the command [MjCnS].
Matrix Configuration Definitions:
1. Matrix ID: A total of 9 matrix configurations
may be defined in a single engine. Once
saved, the configuration may be recalled by
number without having to redefine the
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2. Number of Inputs: The number of inputs in
the configuration, or eight times the number
of input cards installed is the maximum.
If the channel width and spacing are
different, then the number of inputs will be
lower. For example, in a 32X32 matrix with
a width of 4 and a spacing of 7, the number
of inputs would be 8. See Example 1 in this
section for specifics.
3. Number of Outputs: Same as for Inputs.
4. Input Offset: The offset defines where Input
#1 will be in reference to Input #1 on the
Input Connector Card. Typically, Input #1
would be Input #1 of the base card.
However, an offset of 8 will make Input #1
start at the actual Input #9.
5. Output Offset: Same as for Input Offset.
6. Channel Width: The number of signals per
channel. The default width is one.
7. Channel Spacing: The default spacing is
zero. When dealing with multi-cabled
signals, the spacing is typically one less
than the number of inputs on a single card.
Matrix Assembly Layout:
Input cards count from the main Input
Connector Card, RIGHT to LEFT.
Output cards count from the main Output
Connector Card, LEFT to RIGHT.
The following table illustrates the card and
channel numbering. The channel numbering is
based upon the default configuration. The
default configuration is configured as a 64X64
Matrix with the following settings:
Number of Inputs = 64
Number of Outputs = 64
Input Offset = 00
Output Offset = 00
Channel Width = 01
Channel Spacing = 00
Default Configuration
INPUT CARDS OUTPUT CARDS
8 … 3 2 1 1 2 3 … 8
Add
On
Add
On
Add
On
Base
Unit
Base
Unit
Add
On
Add
On Add On
57 17 9 1 1 9 17 57
58 18 10 2 2 10 18 58
59 !19 11 3 3 11 19 "59
60 20 12 4 4 12 20 60
61 21 13 5 5 13 21 61
62 22 14 6 6 14 22 62
63 23 15 7 7 15 23 63
64 24 16 8 8 16 24 64
Example 1:
Inputs = 08
Outputs = 08
Input Offset = 00
Output Offset = 00
Width = 04
Spacing = 07
In the charts below, the cards are in groups of
four to help illustrate the CHANNEL WIDTH
definition.
In this configuration, if Input 1 is connected to
Output 8, the entire channel, 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d,
will be switched to outputs 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d
respectively.
Input Cards Output Cards
4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4
1d 1c 1b 1a 1a 1b 1c 1d
2d 2c 2b 2a 2a 2b 2c 2d
3d 3c 3b 3a 3a 3b 3c 3d
4d 4c 4b 4a 4a 4b 4c 4d
5d 5c 5b 5a 5a 5b 5c 5d
6d 6c 6b 6a 6a 6b 6c 6d
7d 7c 7b 7a 7a 7b 7c 7d
8d 8c 8b 8a 8a 8b 8c 8d

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Example 2:
Inputs = 16
Outputs = 16
Input Offset = 00
Output Offset = 00
Width = 02
Spacing = 00
In this configuration, if Input 1 is connected to
Output 16, the entire channel, 1a and 1b, will be
switched to outputs 16a and 16b respectively.
Input Cards Output Cards
4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4
13a 9a 5a 1a 1a 5a 9a 13a
13b 9b 5b 1b 1b 5b 9b 13b
14a 10a 6a 2a 2a 6a 10a 14a
14b 10b 6b 2b 2b 6b 10b 14b
15a 11a 7a 3a 3a 7a 11a 15a
15b 11b 7b 3b 3b 7b 11b 15b
16a 12a 8a 4a 4a 8a 12a 16a
16b 12b 8b 4b 4b 8b 12b 16b
4. [MjCn]
This command selects the matrix to be active.
Command Format: [MjCnUi]
j = Matrix ID (j = # from 1 to 9)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
There is a matrix engine in slot 6. Send the
command [M1C6] to recall matrix configuration
#1 of card 6.
5. [MjCnS]
This command will save the defined matrix
number as the default, which would be recalled
on power up or reset. The matrix settings MUST
first be saved when the matrix is defined using
the [MAT…S] command
Command Format: [MjCnUiS]
j = Matrix ID (j = # from 1 to 9)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
S = Save
Example:
In order to make configuration #1 of card 6 the
default configuration when power is turned on,
send the command [M1C6S].
6. [ON]
This command turns ON a single output, or all
the outputs, for the current matrix.
Command Format: [ONzzCnUi]
zz = Output Number (zz = # from 01 to 64)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example 1: SINGLE OUTPUT
There is an MT107-100 in slot #10. Turn ON
output number 64 by sending the command
[ON64C10].
Example 2: ALL OUTPUTS
There is an MT107-100 in slot #10. Turn ON
ALL outputs by sending the command [ONC10].
7. [OFF]
This command turns OFF a single output, or all
outputs, for the current matrix.
Command Format: [OFFzzCnUi]
zz = Output Number (zz = # from 01 to 64)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example 1: SINGLE OUTPUT
There is an MT107-100 in slot #10. Turn OFF
only output number 01 by sending the command
[OFF01C10].
Example 2: ALL OUTPUTS
There is an MT107-100 in slot #10. Turn OFF
ALL outputs by sending the command
[OFFC10 ].

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8. [IO]
This command connects an input to an output
for the current matrix configuration.
Command Format: [ImmOzzCnUi]
mm = Input (2 digit # from 01 to 64)
zz = Output (2 digit # from 01 to 64)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
Connect Input 22 to Output 32 of the engine in
slot #10. Send the command [I22O32C10] and
Input 22 will be connected to Output 32.
9. [IO✻
✻✻
✻]
This command connects a single input to all the
outputs for the current matrix configuration.
Command Format: [ImmO✻CnUi]
mm = Input (2 digit # from 01 to 64)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
Connect Input 07 of the engine in slot #8 to all
the outputs for that engine in its current matrix
configuration. To do this, send the command
[I07O✻C8].
10. [IN#S]
This command returns a list of outputs that are
connected to a specified input.
Command Format: [INmSCnUi]
mm = Input (2 digit # from 01 to 64)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
A matrix engine is in slot #10 and input 22 is
connected to outputs 1, 32 and 64. Send the
command [IN22SC10] and receive the following
feedback:
[1,32,64]
11. [OUT#S]
This command returns the input that is
connected to the specified output.
Command Format: [OUTmSCnUi]
mm = Output (2 digit # from 01 to 64)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
A matrix engine is in slot #9 and input 8 is
connected to output 24. Send the command
[OUT24SC9] and receive the following
feedback:
8
12. [MODE]
This command sets the matrix switch mode to
Blocking or Non-Blocking.
Command Format: [MODEmCnUi]
m = 1 = ON, 0 = OFF
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example: NON-BLOCKING
Send the command [MODE0C9] to turn OFF
matrix switch blocking for the engine in slot #9.
Next, send the command [I1O*C9] to connect
input 1 to all outputs. In Non-Blocking mode, the
inputs will be switched and the outputs will be
enabled.
Example: BLOCKING ON
Send the command [I1O*C9] to connect input 1
to all outputs. With Blocking ON, input 1 will be
connected to all outputs, but only output 1 will
be enabled. The remaining outputs will need to
be enabled using the [ON] command.
Connecting a single output will result in the
output being switched and enabled. For
example, with Blocking ON, sending the
command [I22O22C9] will result in Input 22
being connected to Output 22 and Output 22 will
be enabled.

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13. […S] – Save
This command will save the configuration
command being sent in memory. When
sending the command [I1O8C4S], after reset or
power up, Input 1 will be connected to Output 8
of the Engine Card Slot #4.
14. […P] – Path
This command will set the path for the output,
but it is not active until the switch command,
[SW], is executed. Commands ending in "P" are
not executed immediately. The path for outputs
on multiple cards or the same card can be
preset
Example 1:
There is a Matrix Engine slot #9. To enable
outputs 1 and 2 simultaneously, use the
following commands:
[ON1C9P]
[ON2C9P]
[SW]
Example 2:
There is a Matrix Engine in slot#9 and one
regular video switcher in slot #1. Connect Input
1 of the Engine Card in slot #9 to Output 64
while simultaneously disabling the outputs for
the card in slot #1. In order to accomplish this,
send the following commands:
[IN1O64C9 P]
[OFFC1P]
[SW]
15. [SW] – Switch
The switch command immediately connects
inputs and outputs, which were previously set
with the PATH command on this card or any
other cards in the MT100-100. See the PATH
command for examples.
16. [SEL] with [+]and [ – ]
This command is the volume select command. It
sets the path to adjust the input volume level of
the current matrix and is used in conjunction
with the [+] and [–] commands.
Command Format: [SELmmCnUi]
mm = Input (2 digit # from 01 to 64)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
[+] = Increment level by one
[–] = Decrement level by one
Example:
The Engine Card is in slot #8. Adjust the volume
on Input 2. The current volume level is set to 10.
After sending the following commands, a better
volume level of 15 is obtained:
1. [SEL02C8]
The current volume level is 10.
2. [ –] [ –] [ –]
The level is now 7 and is too quiet.
3. [ +] [ +] [ +] [ +] [ +] [ +] [ +] [ +]
The level is now 15 and no further
adjustments are required.
17. [VOL]
This command sets the absolute volume level
for a given input.
Command Format: [VOLmmAvCnUi]
mm = Input (2 digit # from 01 to 64)
Av = Volume Level (# from 01 to 32)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
Set the volume level for Input 20, of the Engine
Card in slot #8, to a level of 16 using the
command [VOL20A16C8].
18. [SDI]
This command is used to detect if there is a
signal present on one input or all inputs. The
system will return feedback along the following:
In1 Signal ON = YES a signal is present.
or
In1 Signal OFF = NO, there is no signal.
SINGLE INPUT
Command Format: [SDImmCnUi]

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mm = Input (2 digit # from 01 to 64)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example: CHECK ONE INPUT
Check for a signal on Input 1 of the Engine in
slot #8 by sending the command [SDI01C8]. If
there is a signal present on Input 1, the system
will return the following feedback:
In1 Signal ON
ALL INPUTS
Command Format: [SDICnUi]
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example: CHECK ALL INPUTS
Check for a signal on all inputs of the Engine in
slot #8 by sending the command [SDIC8]. In this
case, there is a signal on Input 1, but the rest
have no signals. The system will return the
following feedback:
In1 Signal ON
In2 Signal OFF
In3 Signal OFF
In4 Signal OFF
…
In63 Signal OFF
In64 Signal OFF
19. [SDO]
This command is used to detect if there is a
signal present on one output or all outputs. The
system will return feedback along the following:
Out1 Signal ON = YES a signal is present.
or
Out1 Signal OFF = NO, there is no signal.
SINGLE OUTPUT
Command Format: [SDOmmCnUi]
mm = Output (2 digit # from 01 to 64)
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example: CHECK ONE OUTPUT
Check for a signal on Output 1 of the Engine in
slot #8 by sending the command [SDO01C8 ]. If
a signal present on Output 1, the following
feedback will be returned:
Out1 Signal ON
ALL OUTPUTS
Command Format: [SDOCnUi]
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example: CHECK ALL OUTPUTS
Check for a signal on all outputs of the Engine
in slot #8 by sending the command [SDOC8]. In
this case, there is a signal present on Output 1,
but the rest have no signals. The system will
return the following feedback:
Out1 Signal ON
Out2 Signal OFF
Out3 Signal OFF
Out4 Signal OFF
…
Out63 Signal OFF
Out64 Signal OFF
20. [VIS]
This command activates and deactivates the
VIS feature.
If the VIS feature is active, and no switching
pulse is present within 20mS, switching will be
performed on a regular basis.
Command Format: [VIS=pCnUi]
p = Variable for activation/deactivation of VIS
0 = VIS is turned OFF
1 = VIS is turned ON
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
Turn OFF the VIS for the Engine Card in
slot #8. Send the command [VIS=0C8]. Then
check the status of the VIS circuit with the next
command [TVIS].

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21. [TVIS]
This command is used to test if the VIS circuit is
ON or OFF.
Command Format: [TVISCnUi]
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
Test the VIS circuit for the Engine Card in
slot #8. Send the command [TVISC8] and the
system will return the following feedback:
VIS circuit ON
22. [CLR]
This command resets the MT107-100 to the
manufacturer's settings. The matrix
configuration is set to Matrix 1, but the matrix
definitions are not cleared using this command.
Command Format: [CLRCnUi]
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
Clear the MT107-100 with Engine Card in slot
#12. To do this, send the command [CLRC12].
The system will return the following feedback
immediately:
PLEASE WAIT
CARD IS PERFORMING FACTORY RESET
IT WILL TAKE COUPLE OF MINUTES
Upon completion, the following will be displayed.
FACTORY RESET COMPLETED
23. [TEST]
This command performs a series of internal
tests on the matrix engine memory.
Upon completion, the system will display the
results. This feedback will be similar to the
following example:
MEMORY IC TEST RESULTS:
MEMORY IC PASS
24. [HELP]
This command displays information available for
the Multi-Tasker interface commands.
Command Format: [HELPCnUi]
Cn = Engine Card Slot Number
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
In order to display the RS-232 commands
available for the MT107-100 card in slot 2, send
the command [HELPC2]. The commands along
with a brief description will be displayed in the
Terminal Window.
25. [WR]
This command groups multiple cards in the
Enclosure. Each unit contains a maximum of
eight groups.
In Multi-Tasker™ systems with audio and video
cards, boards are typically grouped as follows:
Group 1 = Video Cards
Group 2 = Audio Cards
Group 3 = Video and Audio Cards
If assigning group commands to button
functions, it is best to use the "Press and Hold
on Power Up" to make group settings.
Command Format: [WRCn…GkUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
To group cards 1, 2, and 3 as group 5 of
Unit ID 1, send the command
[WRC1C2C3G5U1]. After executing this
command, cards 1, 2 and 3 will be grouped
together as group 5 of Unit ID 1.

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26. [CLR]
This command clears the members for a single
group or for all eight groups. The clear
command restores the cards to default settings.
Command Format: [CLRGkUi]
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
1) To clear group 1, send the [CLRG1U1]
command. This command clears the
members for the specified group only.
2) To clear all groups of Unit ID 1, send the
[CLRG✻U1] command.
27. [RD]
This command displays the members in each
group.
Command Format: [RDGkUi]
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
The cards in slots 1, 2 and 19 are part of
group 5 in Unit ID 1. Read the member data for
group 5 of Unit ID 1, by sending the command
[RDG5U1]. The system will return feedback as
follows:
C1C2C19 G5U1
C1 = Card in Slot 1
C2 = Card in Slot 2
C19 = Card in slot 19
G5 = Group 5
U1 = Unit ID 1
28. [CLM]
This command removes the members in a
group and leaves the group empty.
Command Format: [CLMGkUi]
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
Group 5 of Unit ID 1 contains the cards in slots
1, 2 and 19. Read the member data for group 5
of Unit ID 1. Send the command [RDG5U1] and
receive the following feedback:
C1C2C19 G5U1
Now, clear group 5 by sending the command
[CLMG5U1]. Reread the member data as above
and note the following feedback:
NONE G5U1
7.3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
1) [VER] Receives software version
2) [C] Receives status of the card
3) [MAT] Matrix Configuration
4) [MC] Select matrix to be active
5) [MCS] Save matrix configuration
6) [ON] Turns on one or more outputs for
a single card or a group of cards
7) [OFF] Turns off one or more outputs for
a single card or a group of cards
8) [IO] Connect one input to one output
9) [IO✻
✻✻
✻] Connect one input to all outputs
10) [IN#S] Receive status of one input
11) [OUT#S] Receive status of one output
12) [MODE] Turn Blocking On/Off
13) […S] Save the command configuration
sent
14) […P] Sets the path, preload for [SW]
15) [SW] Switch (outputs the preloaded
buffer)
16) [SEL] Select input to adjust volume
17) [VOL] Set the desired absolute volume
18) [SDI] Input Signal Present
19) [SDO] Output Signal Present
20) [VIS] Activate/deactivate VIS feature

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21) [TVIS] Test the VIS circuit
22) [CLR] Reset to manufacturer settings
23) [TEST] Perform internal tests
24) [HELP] Display all available commands
Group Commands
25) [WR] Groups multiple cards
26) [CLR] Clears members of a single
group or all groups
27) [RD] Displays group members
28) [CLM] Removes members from group.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8
We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied MT107-100. However, we
would like to offer suggestions for the following:
8.1 LED IS NOT LIT
Cause 1: Card cage is not plugged in.
Solution: Plug card cage in. If the LED lights,
the problem is solved. If the LED is
still not ON, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: Card is not plugged in all the way.
Solution: Push the card in all the way. If the
LED is still not ON, see Cause 3.
Cause 3: Card cage slot has a problem.
Solution 1: Test the card in other slots of the
card cage. If the slot was damaged,
the card may work in other slots. If
other slots work and the LED lights,
the problem is the card cage slot.
The card cage may require service.
Call ALTINEX at [phone]. If
the other slots do not work and the
LED is still not lit, see Solution 2.
Solution 2: Take any other known good card
with an LED and verify that the slot
used is good by seeing if the other
card’s LED lights in that slot. If it
lights, then the original card may be
the source of the problem. Call
ALTINEX at [phone].
8.2 LED IS BLINKING RED
Cause 1: The CPU on the card is not
working properly.
Solution 1: Look at the card and verify that
there is no damage. If there is no
damage, see Solution 2.
Solution 2: Verify that all IC’s are seated in their
sockets. If the LED is still blinking
red, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: The card and its serial device are
not communicating.
Solution 1: Turn the system OFF and then ON
again. If there is still an error, see
Cause 3.
Cause 3: RS485 communication error
Solution 1: Make sure that the card is pushed
all the way into the slot. If there is
still an error, see Solution 2.
Solution 2: Turn the system OFF and then ON
again. If there is still an error, see
Solution 3.
Solution 3: Call ALTINEX at [phone].
8.3 NO DISPLAY
Cause 1: The source has a problem.
Solution: Check the source and make sure
that there is a signal present and all
source connections are correct. If
the source is working and there is
still no display, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: The card output is not selected.
Solution: Select the card output. See RS-232
accessible commands in Section 7.
If no display is present, see
Cause 3.
Cause 3: Cable connections are incorrect.
Solution: Make sure that cables are properly
connected. Also, make sure that the
continuity and wiring are good. If
there is still no display present, see
Cause 4.

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Cause 4: The display has a problem.
Solution: Make sure the display has power
and is turned ON. If there is still no
display, please call Altinex at
[phone].
ALTINEX POLICY 9
9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY
Please see the Altinex website at
www.altinex.com for details on warranty and
return policy.
9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
ALTINEX, INC
592 Apollo street
Brea, CA 92821 USA
TEL: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]