PureLink MX - 8000 User manual

MX - 8000
80 x 80 Digital Modular Matrix Router
Owner´s Manual

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE - PRODUCT OVERIEW....................................................................................................................3
1-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................3
1-2WHAT’S IN THE BOX..................................................................................................................................................4
1-3 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................4
1-4 PART NAMES &REFERENCE .....................................................................................................................................5
1-5 INSTALLATION GUIDLINES .........................................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER TWO - PRODUCT FEATURES ................................................................................................................8
2-1. SYSTEM OPERATION &CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM .....................................................................................................8
2-2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER THREE - OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES .................................................................................................9
3-1 MAIN MENU USER GUIDE..........................................................................................................................................9
3-2 PRODUCT ID SET-UP GUIDE ...................................................................................................................................18
3-3 RS-232C (COM PORT) SET-UP GUIDE..................................................................................................................18
CHAPTER FOUR - COMMUNICATION CODE CONFIGURATION ........................................................................19
4-1 CONFIGURATION OF RS-232C COMMUNICATION CODE .............................................................................................19
4-2 LAN COMMUNICATION CODE CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................................25
4-3 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT ...............................................................................................................................26
CHAPTER FIVE - WARRANTY INFORMATION .....................................................................................................28
RETURNS..................................................................................................................................................................28

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•All safety instructions should be read and understood before the unit is operated.
•The owner’s manual and safety instructions should be retained for future reference.
•Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth only.
•Keep away from wet, magnetic, and flammable surfaces or substances.
•Always use the correct external power supply (indicated on the product label) when operating this unit.
•This unit may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding-type plug - a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This
pin will only fit in to a grounding type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug in to the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
•Air vents should be kept clean and unobstructed at all times.
•Please refrain from using frayed power cords and damaged wall outlets.
•Do not place any heavy objects or equipment on top of the unit.
•To prevent electrical damage, TURN OFF the power to this unit before inserting or removing
INPUT/OUTPUT slot cards.
If you experience any problems while operating this unit, please contact our tech-support team at
[phone] or send us an inquiry at [email protected]om.
Declaration of Conformity
According to Council Directive 73/23/EEC (February 19, 1973) on the Harmonization of the Laws of Member States relating to Electrical
Equipment; Council Directive 89/336/EEC (May 3, 1989) on Electromagnetic Compatibility; Council Directive 93/68/EEC (July 22, 1993)-
Amending Directives 89/336/EEC (MC) and 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Equipment Safety), and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used
Council Directive 93/68/EEC with Matrix, Dtrovision, LLC., 286 Houses Corner Rd. Sparta, NJ 09871 973-383-4878, declares under sole
responsibility, that the product identifies with 93/66/EEC of the Council Directive Low Voltage Equipment Safety. Each product marketed is
identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards.

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1-2 What’s in the Box
•Main Frame: MX-8000
•Power Adapter
•RS-232C & LAN cables
•Owner’s Manual
1-3 Introduction
The MX-8000 is the largest highest performance modular expandable matrix router in the world, with up to 80
inputs and 80 outputs for cross-platform DVI, HDMI, or 3G SDI switching within the same matrix. PureLink’s
proprietary software is combined with a robust chassis design to make this router the most flexible and
integrated routing solution for AV System Integrators ever made.
Field-Upgradeable Modular Design:
Because PureLink is truly modular, our matrix routers can be customized in different I/O sizes from 8×8 to
80×80
Non-Blocking Topology:
Any input, HDMI, DVI or 3G-SDI (including HDCP protected sources,) can be tied to any or all outputs without
limitation. One source can be viewed on multiple displays at the same time. Cross-Platform switching is done
instantly with no frame delay or latency. PureLink Digital Matrix Routers feature the fastest response time in
the world.
Hybrid Architecture:
Any type of input signal (fiber optical, DVI, HDMI or Cat5.) can be routed to any type of output connector (fiber
optical, DVI, HDMI or Cat5.).
Cross-Platform Design:
Various combinations of I/O boards can be used in the same chassis at the same time. The matrix chassis
provides interoperability between different types of boards.
Redundant Power Supplies:
MXA-1600, MXA-3200, and MX-8000 are equipped with N+1 redundant power supplies to ensure continuous
24/7 operation. In case of power supply failure, the supplies can be hot swapped.
Control Options:
Front panel buttons; RS-232 ; TCP/IP Ethernet; Built-in website. All frames are Vista Spyder, Barco Encore,
Crestron, and AMX compatible.

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1-4 Part Names & Reference
<Front Panel>
1. 7” LCD Touch panel
2. Menu button
3. Power switch
4. Lock
5. Ventilation
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<MX-8000 HDMI Type>
1. Control card
2. HDMI Input card
3. Ventilation
4. HDMI Output card
5. Power LED
6. AC power port
7. F.G.
8. Ventilation

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<MX-8000 DVI Type>
1. Control card
2. DVI Input card
3. Ventilation
4. DVI Output card
5. Power LED
6. AC power port
7. F.G.
8. Ventilation

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1-5 Installation Guidelines
The following installation settings are recommended for optimal performance.
•Operational temperature should be 30° C or below
•Operational humidity should be 60% or below
•Operational environment should be dust-free and well ventilated
•Stabilized AC input power (AVR-based power supply) is highly advised
2. PRODUCT FEATURES
2-1. System Configuration Diagram
Operation configuration diagram of the matrix is shown in following picture.
Any of the input signals can be selected to each output port by front panel switch, external RS-232C or LAN. Any
combinations of input signals can be selected at output side.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM, DVI MULTIPLEXERS
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS, DVI MULTIPLEXERS

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2-2 Product Specifications
•Signal Type: TMDS signals, digital R.G.B. 2k
•HDMI Data Transmission Band: 2.25 Gbps (single link).
•DVI-D Data Transmission band: 1.65 Gbps (single link).
•HDMI version 1.3 with deep color 36 bits
•Resolution Range: VGA (640*480) ~ WUXGA (1900*1200)@60Hz, 480p~1080i/p.
•Panel: 7 inch touch panel, pressure recognition type
•Port switch control: Front LCD touch-panel, RS-232C port, LAN port.
•Input-output port: Input 80 / output 80
•Input-output connector: DVI-D 29 pin Female or HDMI 19 pin Female
•Power source: AC 85~286VAC Internal power,
•Power consume: 300 Watts,
•Dimensions: (W x L x H) 440 x 294 x1250mm
•Weight: 16 kg.
3. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
3-1 Main Menu User-Guide

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•Power Switch: turn power to the unit ON or OFF
MX-8000 Front Panel Switches & Functions
•System Check: troubleshoot when error messages appear
•Reset: push button 3-4 seconds to reboot the unit
•Touch Screen ON/OFF: turn the touch panel display ON or OFF
•Back Light ON/OFF: turn touch panel backlight ON or OFF
•RS-232: shows RS-232 communication status
If matrix is switched ON, front touch panel shows internal set up status after initiation of the system. Then it shows
main menu as follows.
•CREATE: set input/output channels
Touch Panel Display Main Menu
•PREVIEW: preview the status of input/output channels or EDID set up
•SYSTEM CONFIG: set up internal system
•SYSTEM INFO: review the general status of the system
•PRESET: save input/output channels to memory
•EDID: retrieve and save the EDID data from displays
To Select INPUT/OUTPUT Channels:
Press CREATE on the main menu to open the screen in the figure below
Press CHANNEL INPUT menu -> Select INPUT button
Press UP CHANNEL to select up to 20 channels
Press DOWN CHANNEL to reverse the selection

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Press CHANNEL OUTPUT -> select OUTPUT button (multiple selection) -> Press ENTER
Press CANCEL to cancel the set-up and return to the main menu
ONE TO ONE: set up each INPUT channel with an OUTPUT channel automatically
SET ALL: select all OUTPUTS at a time
CLEAR ALL: cancel all selections
OK: finalize channel set-up and return to the main menu
PRESET SAVE -> start PRESET menu
RETURN -> return to CHANNEL OUTPUT menu
Set EDID Data
Built-in Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) read & write function with Electrically Erasable Programmable
Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), to save display EDID data while supporting any HDTV with maximum resolutions.

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The unit also supports non-Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) resolution, including projectors with
unique resolutions. EDID should be set-up first for DVI monitors.
**** EDID [Extended Display Identification Data]
EDID is defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The EDID
includes manufacturer name, product type, phosphor or filter type, timings supported by the display, display size,
luminance data, and (for digital displays only) pixel mapping data.
Retrieve and Save of EDID: Select EDID on the main menu to open the screen below
OUTPUT EDID SELECT menu -> select OUTPUT to retrieve
Press UP CHANNEL to select up to 20 channels
Press DOWN CHANNEL to reverse your selection
Press EDID INPUT and select INPUT button (multiple selection) -> Press ENTER
SET ALL: select all outputs
CLEAR ALL: cancel all selections
OK: finalize the EDID save and return to the main menu

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RETURN -> return to INPUT EDID SELECT menu
Previewing INPUT/OUTPUT channel or EDID selection: Select PREVIEW on the main menu to open the
screen below:
INPUT/OUTPUT CHANNEL PREVIEW -> initial screen view
INPUT VIEW -> switching status based on input
OUTPUT VIEW -> switching status based on output
MATRIX VIEW -> shows input/output status at the same time
ARROW -> move the screen in all directions
CANCEL -> return to main menu
Select EDID CHANNEL to open the EDID PREVIEW menu

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INPUT VIEW -> switching status of inputs/outputs based on input
OUTPUT VIEW -> switching status of inputs/outputs based on output
MATRIX VIEW -> shows the status of inputs/outputs at the same time
ARROW -> move the screen in all directions
CANCEL -> return to main menu
System Set-up: Select SYSTEM CONFIG to open the RS-232 set-up menu below:
Use SYSTEM CONFIG to set up RS-232, LAN, and SYSTEM communications codes.
Baud Rate: input communication speed of RS-232 (default: 19200BPS)
DATA Bits: input data bits (default: 8 bit)
Stop Bits: input stop bits (default: 1 bit)
Parity: confirm parity (default: Disable)
SAVE: save configuration

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CANCEL: return to main menu
Select LAN on the right side of the screen to open the LAN set-up menu below:
Local IP Address: input local IP address (default: 192.168.000.002)
Gateway IP Address: input Gateway IP Address (default: 192.168.000.001)
Subnet Mask: input Subnet Mask (default: 255.255.255.255)
Mac Address: set up Mac Address (default: 00.08.DC.00.00.00)
HEX CHAR SELECT: select alphabet and numbers
SAVE: save configuration
CANCELL: return to main menu
Select SYSTEM to open the SYSTEM set-up menu below:
Buzzer: turn buzzer sound On/Off
SAVE: save set-up

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CANCEL: return to main menu

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Preview of Channel and System set up: Select SYSTEM INFO to open the screen below.
SYSTEM INFO screen displays the current status of channel selection and system set-up.
RS232: view RS232 configuration status
LAN: view LAN configuration status
SYSTEM: view touch-sound set-up
CHANNEL: view channel selection set-up
Select CANCEL to return to the main menu.
Preset set up: Select PRESET to open the screen below. The PRESET function saves up to 12 input and output
channels.
PRESET SELECT: select PRESET
PRESET EDIT: edit PRESET
PRESET NAME: edit saved number and name

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PRESET PREVIEW: view the status of saved preset channels
PRESET CALL: change current channels to channels of selected preset
CANCEL: return to main menu
CHAR: select character input
NUM: select number input
DELETE: delete input
SAVE: save edited name
CANCEL: return to main menu
Preset Save: Create-> Input-> Select#-> Output-> Select Multiple ##->If you add more input go to Input again->
If you done all Input and Output ->Enter-> Preset Save->
Preset Number -> Select#-> Preset Name-> Input Name->Save
Preset Call: Preset Call-> Select Preset Name-> Preset Call
3-2 Product ID Set-up Guide
•Product ID setting (DIP switch)
•When multiple matrix routers are being used, a product ID can be set for each router.
•The address can be set in binary values.
•The product number is the value set in deep switches of the equipment, and can be set in the values of 1
~ 255. If the value is set as “0”, the channel will not work.
For example;
Product ID = 01 (00000001b) -- 1 ON, 2 OFF, 3 OFF, 4 OFF, 5 OFF, 6 OFF, 7 OFF, 8 OFF,
Product ID = 10 (00001010b) -- 1 OFF, 2 ON, 3 OFF, 4 ON, 5 OFF, 6 OFF, 7 OFF, 8 OFF,
Product ID = 23 (00010111b) -- 1 ON, 2 ON, 3 ON, 4 OFF, 5 ON, 6 OFF, 7 OFF, 8 OFF

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D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
LSB MSB
**The default product ID for this unit is set to “1” at the time of delivery.
3-3 RS-232C (COM PORT) Set-up Guide
After booting the MX-8000 matrix router, connect the RS-232C cable and configure the communication
settings as follows:
•Execute DVI switch controller 3.0, MiniTerm.exe or hyper terminal.
•Communication setting:
You may set port COM 1 ~ 4 or you may use all available ports.
Baud rate: 19200, Data bit:8, Stop bit:1, Parity: None, Flow Control: None
4. COMMUNICATION CODE CONFIGURATION
4-1 Configuration of RS-232C Communication Code
Programmer’s Guide (Code Structure and Examples)
This section is designed for programmers who wish to create their own control programs using the
command code. All PureLink digital matrix routers provide a simple character stream control used by
external control devices attached to a PureLink device. Command codes are used primarily for
control, during system installation and setup, and for diagnostic purposes.
Overview
Command code is a set of alphanumeric characters that combine to form control commands.
Command code strings are entered into a terminal emulation program (such as windows
HyperTerminal) running on an external control device. The control device (PC, third-party controller)
sends the commands to the system. Control devices must be able to send and receive ASCII or
HEXA code via an RS-232 or Ethernet port.
Command Code Formats
A command code is a series of command characters and numbers used to send commands to the
system. Commands include basic formulas for creating and disconnecting switches, as well as for
verifying the status of switches.
In a command code, each character is either general command (e.g, C for connect) or an identifier that indicates
what the following number designates (e.g, “O” and the number following it designate an “output number”). The
command code *255CI01O01! Can be interested as follows: (*) Starting the command code (255) Router ID is 255
(C) Create connection on (I01) Input 01 to (O01) Output 01 (!) take the command. For a complete list of command
characters and their functions, see page 32
Ack value (Acknowledge value: Response from PureLink device) will be echoed back to the terminal
screen as the unit accepts them. When a command is successfully executed, all of the characters
appear containing the character “s” which stands for status. For example,

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Ex 1) Command (Connect Input 1 to Output 1)
*255CI01O01! ↵
Ack value
*255sC I01O01!
Ex 2) Command (Check Input connection status on Output 3)
*255?O03! ↵
Ack Value
*255s? I03O03!
General Rules for Command Codes
The commands are coded in ASCII and HEXA. Please refer to Table 3.1 on pg. 32 for detailed
descriptions of keys and functions. A basic command code setup is shown below;
Ex) *255CI01O01! ↵
Start (*) + Router ID (255) + Command (C) + Input number (I01) + Output number
(O01) + End (!) + Enter (↵)
A command line allows execution of only one command. Multiple commands require
execution of multiple strings; one command per string.
All s begin with * (Start) byte.
All s end with ! (End) byte.
All s will be executed when ↵(Enter) is entered.
The correct Router ID must be entered in a command code. Systems will not react to
the command if a wrong Router ID is entered. The Factory Default Router ID is set to
255 and the universal Router ID is 999. Systems will react to the command whenever
universal Router ID is entered in command code.
Command codes typically are not case-sensitive.
To specify multiple inputs and outputs, enter a “,” (Comma) between numbers.
(Ex., *255CI01O01,02,03! ↵: Connects Input 01 to Output 01, 02, and 03)
Use - (Hyphen) for range connection.
(EX., *255CI01O01-04! ↵: Connects Input 01 to Output 01,02,03, and 04)