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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FiberNet Routing Matrix
Modular 3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Router

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FiberNet Routing Matrix Modular 3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Router .............................................................. 1
1Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Device Connections ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Video I/O Boards .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Installing Video I/O Boards ............................................................................................................ 9
1.2.2 SFP Modules................................................................................................................................. 10
1.3 Powering Up The Device...................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Front Status Panel ..................................................................................................................................11
1.5 Web Page Interface ................................................................................................................................11
1.5.1 Accessing The Web Page Interface................................................................................................11
1.5.2 Network Settings........................................................................................................................... 12
1.5.3 Matrix Routing.............................................................................................................................. 12
1.5.4 Labels............................................................................................................................................ 12
1.5.5 Presets ........................................................................................................................................... 12
1.6 Network Planning ................................................................................................................................. 12
1.6.1 Installation Example ..................................................................................................................... 14
2Web page interface........................................................................................................................................ 14
2.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Routing Tab........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Changing a connection.................................................................................................................. 15
2.2.2 Loading a preset............................................................................................................................ 15
2.3 Presets Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 15
2.3.1 Loading Work Matrix from a source target................................................................................... 16
2.3.2 Saving Work Matrix to a target..................................................................................................... 16
2.3.3 Usage scenarios............................................................................................................................. 16
2.4 Labels Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 16
2.5 Config Tab............................................................................................................................................. 17
2.5.1 System Settings............................................................................................................................. 17
2.5.2 Network Settings........................................................................................................................... 17
2.5.3 Button Panel Settings.................................................................................................................... 18
2.6 Command Tab ....................................................................................................................................... 19
3MDCP Control Protocol................................................................................................................................ 20
3.1 Protocol Changes .................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Telnet Access ........................................................................................................................................ 21

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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 Configuration Commands..................................................................................................................... 25
3.10 Miscellaneous Commands .................................................................................................................... 26
3.10.1 C Command .................................................................................................................................. 26
3.10.2 DestNames Command .................................................................................................................. 27
3.10.3 DHCP Command .......................................................................................................................... 27
3.10.4 E Command .................................................................................................................................. 28
3.10.5 Firmware Command ..................................................................................................................... 28
3.10.6 FrameIP Command ....................................................................................................................... 29
3.10.7 Gateway Command....................................................................................................................... 29
3.10.8 Get Command ............................................................................................................................... 29
3.10.9 GetS Command............................................................................................................................. 30
3.10.10 Help Command ......................................................................................................................... 31
3.10.11 IP Command ............................................................................................................................. 31
3.10.12 LockStatus Command............................................................................................................... 31
3.10.13 MAC Command........................................................................................................................ 31
3.10.14 MapDest Command .................................................................................................................. 32
3.10.15 MapSrc Command .................................................................................................................... 32
3.10.16 MDCPVer Command ................................................................................................................ 33
3.10.17 MtxCfg Command .................................................................................................................... 33
3.10.18 MtxGroup Command ................................................................................................................ 36
3.10.19 NetMask Command .................................................................................................................. 36
3.10.20 P Command............................................................................................................................... 37
3.10.21 PAdd Command ........................................................................................................................ 37
3.10.22 PairIO Command ...................................................................................................................... 37
3.10.23 PanelCmd Command ................................................................................................................ 38
3.10.24 PanelCmdEn Command............................................................................................................ 39
3.10.25 PanelCond Command ............................................................................................................... 39

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3.10.26 PanelDis Command .................................................................................................................. 40
3.10.27 PanelExtEn Command .............................................................................................................. 41
3.10.28 PanelRate Command................................................................................................................. 41
3.10.29 PClr Command.......................................................................................................................... 42
3.10.30 ProtoSer Command................................................................................................................... 42
3.10.31 PsetNames Command ............................................................................................................... 42
3.10.32 PSub Command ........................................................................................................................ 43
3.10.33 PView Command ...................................................................................................................... 43
3.10.34 Reboot Command ..................................................................................................................... 44
3.10.35 ReclkDis Command .................................................................................................................. 44
3.10.36 RemoteSync Command ............................................................................................................ 44
3.10.37 S Command............................................................................................................................... 45
3.10.38 SerBaud Command ................................................................................................................... 45
3.10.39 Set Command............................................................................................................................ 46
3.10.40 SetA Command ......................................................................................................................... 47
3.10.41 SetS Command.......................................................................................................................... 47
3.10.42 SrcNames Command ................................................................................................................ 47
3.10.43 SysName Command.................................................................................................................. 48
3.10.44 SysType Command ................................................................................................................... 48
3.10.45 Vars Command.......................................................................................................................... 49
3.10.46 W Command ............................................................................................................................. 49
3.10.47 WebPass Command................................................................................................................... 50
3.10.48 X Command.............................................................................................................................. 50
4Software Updates .......................................................................................................................................... 52
4.1 Software Update on Pyxis Series Devices ............................................................................................ 52
4.2 Software failsafe recovery procedure ................................................................................................... 52
4.3 TFTP Software...................................................................................................................................... 53
4.3.1 Windows ....................................................................................................................................... 53
4.3.2 Mac OS X ..................................................................................................................................... 54
4.3.3 Linux ............................................................................................................................................. 54
5Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 56
5.1 Unknown IP address ............................................................................................................................. 56
5.2 Unexpected reboots............................................................................................................................... 56
6Reference ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
6.1 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 57

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6.2 Serial Interface Pinout........................................................................................................................... 58
6.3 GPIO Auxiliary Interface...................................................................................................................... 59
6.4 Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 61
7MultidyneWarranty ....................................................................................................................................... 62

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1 Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Multidyne 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.
1.1Device Connections
The FiberNet Routing Matrix comes with a power supply adapter, a redundant power supply. Additional
cables and hardware are not usually provided.
•Power supply adapter – A 12 VDC 10 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 of the
supplies fails or is disconnected from the power source.
•Ethernet connector (Optional) – Connect to a network switch with an Ethernet cable. Required for
accessing the web page interface, TCP/IP MDCP interface or for interfacing 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).
•Video I/O Boards – This system can be ordered factory configured for a specific size or modularly as a base frame and
video I/O boards. Please consult the Video I/O Boards section for details on expanding a device in the field using
modular I/O cards.
•SDI BNC Video 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 2.97 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 120m (@3G), 140m (@HD) and 400m (@SD).
•SDI BNC Video 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 800mV peak-to-peak.
•SDI SFP Video Inputs – SFP input cards provide the means to utilize industry standard MSA SFP modules for
flexibility down to a single input. We offer fiber optic input SFP modules and many 3rd party modules may also be
used. See SFP Modules for more details.
•SDI SFP Video Outputs – SFP output cards provide the means to utilize industry standard MSA SFP modules for
flexibility down to a single output. We offer fiber optic output SFP modules and many 3rd party modules may also be
used. See SFP Modules for more details.
•External Audio Router (Optional) – An additional Multidyne 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,
adding an additional audio level independent of SDI embedded audio. NOTE: The audio router should
be powered on before 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) – 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.
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male straight through cable to a control system, such as a computer. Use 115200 bps 8N1 as the serial
configuration and enable local echo to see typed characters. See Serial Interface Pinout for additional details.
•RS-485 Serial (Optional) – An RS-485 port is also available utilizing pins on the same D9 connector as the RS-232
interface. This port is configured as a MDCP Protocol control interface by default, but can also be used to control other
routers as additional matrix levels. See Serial Interface Pinout for 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 for control and status interfacing with external equipment (LEDs, buttons, etc). See
GPIO Auxiliary Interface for more details.
1.2Video I/O Boards
The Fibernet Router Matrix modular router can be configured or expanded in the field for matrix sizes in
increments of 8 inputs or outputs. Each input card adds 8 SDI video BNC or SFP module inputs, depending on
the card (FN-8-IN-BNC as shown in Figure 2 or FN-8-IN-SFP in Figure 3 respectively). Each output card adds
8 SDI video BNC or SFP module outputs (FN-8-OUT-BNC as shown in Figure 4 or FN-8-OUT-SFP as shown
in Figure 5).
Figure 2:
FN-8-IN-BNC SDI SFP Input Module
Figure 3:
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Figure 4:
FN-8-OUT-BNC SDI BNC Output Module
Figure 5:
FN-8-OUT-SFP SDI SFP Output Module
1.2.1 Installing Video I/O Boards
Once the I/O boards have been identified as either Input or Output modules, refer to the following installation
instructions.
Installation Instructions
1. Input and Output modules should be installed in sequential board slots beginning from the first slot
which will be labeled INPUTS 1-8 or OUTPUTS 1-8 respectively. Identify the board slots where the
boards will be installed and remove cover plates (if any), by removing the 4 mounting screws.
2. If the router is not currently mounted in a rack, installation may be easier with the router placed face
down on a table on something soft (to protect the front panel). If the router is already mounted,
installation can still be performed, but the I/O boards will need to be inserted horizontally, which makes
finding the card connector by feel slightly more difficult.
3. Ensuring the correct type of board is being used for a slot (Input or Output), position the board
connector first (opposite side of the BNC connectors) and board main component side towards the top of
the router, as depicted in Figure 6. Insert the card until it makes contact with the main crosspoint board
backplane. The card may need to be tilted up or down until it mates correctly with the main board
connector. It is important not to apply too much pressure when inserting the card, or damage may result
if the connector is not mating correctly. The board metal mounting plate should be flush against the
back of the router.
4. Once the I/O board is properly connected and the mounting plate is flush against the back of the router,
install the 4 mounting screws to hold it in place.
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1.2.2 SFP Modules
The FN-8-IN-SFP and FN-8-OUT-SFP modular I/O cards offer additional I/O flexibility down to a single input
or output using industry standard MSA compatible SFP modules. Multidyne offers two SFP modules for fiber
optic signaling (see Table 2) and many 3rd party MSA compatible modules can be used as well.
NOTE: MSA transceiver (transmit and receive) modules may be used with the FN-64-CHAS but only the
transmit or receive side will be used (depending on the I/O card it is inserted into). To remain cost effective, it
is thus recommended that transmit only or receive only SFP modules are used when planning system I/O.
Model
Description
MDOPT00820
3G Video Transmitter SFP, 1310nm, For use with FN-8-IN-SFP Card
MDOPT00840
3G Video Receiver SFP, For use with FN-8-OUT-SFP Card
Table 2: Multidyne SFP Modules
1.3Powering 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:
•Reset switch is checked and if it is pressed then the Software failsafe recovery procedure is entered.
Figure 6: Video board installation example (FN-8-OUT-BNC)

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•Routing matrix is initialized to Preset 0 state (defaults to source 1 connected to all destinations).
1.4Front Status Panel
The FN-64-CHAS has a status front panel with 3 LED indicators, described in the following table:
LED Label
Description
PS 1
Power supply 1 good indicator.
PS 2
Power supply 2 good indicator.
FAULT
Red LED for user configurable faults.
Table 3: Status Panel Indicators
This model is not equipped with a built-in button control panel, however several options are available for
controlling the device, including the web page interface, telnet, RS-232 serial and remote control panels.
1.5Web Page Interface
All Multidyne routers 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.
1.5.1 Accessing The Web Page Interface
The default network IP address for this device is 192.168.2.60.
Device Type
Default IP Address
Video/Audio Routers
192.168.2.60
Table 5: Default System IP Address
To access the web page interface of the device:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of 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 infrastructure.
2. Manually configure 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
for 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 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
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1.5.2 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.
1.5.3 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.
1.5.4 Labels
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 8 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.
1.5.5 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.
1.6Network Planning
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: Multidyne 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
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Consult your DHCP server documentation for information on assigning IP addresses by MAC address, if 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 if on separate LANs.
SECURITY WARNING: Multidyne 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 firewalls 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. Multidyne devices
are configured by default 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 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 Remote Router IP setting of the router they will control.
Additional configuration changes may be required, depending on the application and are described in
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2 Web page interface
2.1Overview
All Multidyne 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 25 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.
Numbered sections in Figure 25
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).
2.2Routing Tab
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
Figure 25: Routing Tab

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selected destination is highlighted in red (#7 in Figure 25). 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 25) 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 25) 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.
2.3Presets Tab
Figure 26 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 Presets and the current Active 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 Change and Mute (the latter only if available for the given level). The No Change option indicates that the
Destination for the given Level should not be changed from its current value, when the preset is recalled, which
allows for a subset of the routing matrix to be changed. Mute will output blank Video or silent Audio for the
given Destination level and is not supported on all routers/levels.
Figure 26: Presets Tab

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2.3.1 Loading Work Matrix from a source target
The Work Matrix can be loaded from the current Active 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 Active Routing matrix or a Preset. Simply
select the desired destination target from the “Select target” drop down list and click the Save button. When
saving to the Active 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 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 flexibility of the Presets Tab interface allows for several useful scenarios, some of which are described
below:
•Batch connection operations – 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 Active Routing target by selecting it from 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 first loading it to the Work Matrix, followed 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.
2.4Labels Tab
Figure 27: Labels Tab

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Figure 27 shows the Labels Tab. Click on a field or use the tab key to step between fields. Label names are
limited to 8 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 Save button to save changes that have been made.
2.5Config Tab
Figure 28 depicts the Config Tab as seen on a Router system beginning with Carina Series Firmware 5.3.0.
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 Save button. All Network Settings changes require a
Reboot of the device in order to take effect. After clicking Save, click the Reboot 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
•System Name – 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.
•Disable Reclockers – Disable SDI reclockers (not supported by all Routers, added with Carina Series
Firmware 5.3.0).
•3D I/O Pairing – Enable pairing of destinations/sources for 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 if one has an understanding of
TCP/IP network configuration. Once the save button is pressed and the system is rebooted any changes to
Figure 28: Config Tab

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DHCP enable, the IP Address or the Netmask shall result in having to access the web page with the new
settings. If there are Multidyneremote control panels which access the system which has 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.
•Enable 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 Address – The IP address of the system.
•Netmask – The system network mask.
•Gateway – The IP address of your network's Gateway, if applicable. Only necessary on systems which
access other systems outside of your network
2.5.3 Button Panel 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 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 itself.
◦Remote - Button panel controls a remote router at the IP address set by the Remote Router IP field.
◦Remote 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.
•Remote Router IP – The IP address of the remote Router to control.
•Dest Offset – 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 8 for example would cause the first
destination of the button panel to control destination 9.
•Source Offset – 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 8 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.
•Level1 Override – 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).
•Level2 Override – 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
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Override is also non-zero. If set to 3 for example, the secondary level would be level 3.
2.6Command Tab
The Command Tab (Figure 29) provides access to the MDCP 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 Clear Output button will clear all command output in the
lower area.
2.6.1 See the section MDCP Control Protocol for more information.
Figure 29: Command Tab

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3 MDCP Control Protocol
MDCP (MultiDyne Control Protocol) provides an ASCII text based command interface via several different
transports to control and get status from Multidyne routing devices. This command protocol can be utilized for
manual control or for integration with automation control systems.
MDCP command interface 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: 115200 bps 8N1.
•RS-485 Serial Port – An additional serial interface on the same D9 connector as the RS-232 port can
also be used. See Serial Interface Pinout for more details.
3rd Party support
The MDCP 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 MDCP, contact Multidyne.
3.1Protocol Changes
As new commands are added or other changes occur, the MDCP protocol version is incremented. The protocol
revision can be obtained using the MDCPVer command.
Protocol revision history
MDCP 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.
MDCP version 2.4 (Carina Series Firmware 5.6.3)
•Added .MtxGroup, PanelDis, and PanelExtEn commands.
MDCP version 2.3 (Carina Series Firmware 5.5.1)
•Added Quit Command, SysType Command and Vars Command..
MDCP 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.