MULTI-TASKER
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0176-002
MT104-107
3-IN, 1-OUT DUAL VIDEO/S-VIDEO
TM
SWITCHER CARD FOR MULTI-TASKER
USER’S GUIDE
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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.
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS
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Please read this manual carefully before using
your MT104-107. Keep this manual handy for
future reference. These safety instructions are to
ensure the long life of your MT104-107 and to
prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them
carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 GENERAL
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Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.
·
Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
1.2 INSTALLATION
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To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit
to rain or moisture. Do not place the MT104-107
in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating
appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to
direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm
internal components.
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·
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Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
MT104-107.
Insert the card carefully into the slots of the
Multi-Tasker™ without bending any edges.
When removing a card, please make sure that
the card to which it is attached is also pulled out
simultaneously.
1.3 CLEANING
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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
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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.
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ABOUT YOUR MULTI-TASKER™
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MECHANICAL
Enclosure Slots Required
Weight
Shipping Weight
Connector Panel
T° Operating
T° Storage
MT104-107
One
0.43lb (0.19kg)
1 lb. (0.45kg)
Black
MT104-107
3-IN 1-OUT, Dual Video/S-Video
Switcher Card
10°C to 40°C
0°C to 50°C
90% non-condensing
55,000 hrs
The MT104-107 is
a
dual 3-IN 1-OUT
Video/S-Video Switcher Card. There are 3 inputs
(+1internal) for Video and 3 inputs (+1internal) for
S-Video. It is designed for use in Multi-TaskerÔ
enclosures. The MT Video/S-Video SW card
enables composite video sources and S -Video
sources to be connected and switched to a single
display or recording device.
Humidity
MTBF (calc.)
Table 2. MT104-107 Mechanical
ELECTRICAL
Input Signals
Analog
MT104-107
+/-1.5V (1.5Vp-p)
+5V
Or Digital
The MT104-107 card utilizes solid state switching
technology, and offers a video bandwidth of
350MHz. This bandwidth enables the MT104-107
to pass high-resolution video signals without
degradation. Inputs are selected via easy -to-use
ASCII commands from a control system or
computer connected to the RS-232 port of a
Multi-Tasker™ enclosure. Also available through
ASCII control is “on-off” control of individual
outputs.
Impedance
Type
Return Loss
Maximum DC Offset
Output Signals
Gain
75 Ohms
Differential
-38dB @ 50MHz
10mV
1.05 (+/-5%)
75 Ohms
4nS max.
Impedance
Propagation Delay (Sync)
Rise/Fall time (Sync)
Differential Phase Error
Bandwidth
6nS max.
01° @ 4.5 MHz
350 MHz @ -3dB
Power
Power
+6V DC (80mA)
-6V DC (60mA)
1 watt max.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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(from MT100-100)
Power Consumption
Optional Accessories
FEATURES/
MT104-107
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
Inputs
6ft., 15-pin HD Male to
5 BNC Male
6ft., 15-pin HD Female
to 5 BNC Male
MS8102CA
MS8112CA
External Input
Connectors
Internal Input
Connectors
Outputs
(3) BNC Female Connectors &
(3) 4-pin Mini-DIN Connectors
(1) BNC Female Connector &
(1) 4-pin Mini-DIN Connector
Table 3. MT104-107 Electrical
S-Video Output
Connectors
Approvals
(1) BNC Female Connector
(1) 4-pin Mini-DIN Connector
CE/FCC
Table 1. MT104-107 General
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM
Application 1
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Application 2: Internal View
MT104-107
3-IN 1-OUT VIDEO, S-VIDEO SWITCHER (BNC, 4-PIN DIN IN/OUT)
INPUT
OFF
POWER
S-Video
Inputs
OUTPUT
1
2
3
4-PIN
MINI
DIN
4-PIN
MINI
DIN
INPUT
OFF
1
2
3
C-Video
Inputs
OUTPUT
BNC
BNC
INPUT SELECT
CONTROL
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Commands not ending in "S" will still be
executed, but will not be restored when the
system is Reset or powered OFF then ON.
INSTALLING YOUR MULTI-TASKER™
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Step 1. Slide the MT104-107 into an available
slot in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure in
order to connect to the bus. Make sure
that the MT104-107 card fits into place.
Secure the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by
tightening the retainer screws located on
the top and bottom of the MT104-107
card.
7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
Each command consists of three parts:
Function, card ID, and unit ID. [Function,
Card ID, Unit ID]
Example:
[VERC3U2]
Step 2. The LED on the card panel will turn red
indicating that the card is in full operation.
VER = Function
C3 = Card ID
U2 = Unit ID
Step 3. Connect a coaxial cable from the video
source to the input connector of the
MT104-107.
connectors of the MT104-107 to the
Connect
the
output
For Function, see a detailed explanation under
each command description.
display devices through a coaxial cable.
The Card ID is an assigned value from 1 to 19
(1 to 8 or 1 to 4 depending on which enclosure
is being used), which represents the number of
slots. Card ID 0 (C0) is used for the controller
(see user’s guide for the MT100-100).
Changing the position of a card will significantly
affect the commands recorded in software
definitions or a third party control system.
Step 4. Starting from the left, identify the slot
number where the MT104-107 card is
plugged into the Enclosure and note that
it is for RS-232 control.
OPERATION
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7.1 RS-232 CONTROL
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 0, then each command can be
used without Ui (use command [SETU0]; see
user’s guide for the MT100-100).
When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the
MT104-107 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.
Example:
[VERC3]:
[VERC3Ui]: for unit ID other than zero
[VERC3]: equivalent to [VERC3U0]
for unit ID zero
7.1.1 RS-232 INTERFACE
The RS-232 commands for the MT104-107 are
in a simple ASCII character format.
1. [VER]
This command receives the software version
and card type for the MT104-107 card.
1. Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the
command.
Command Format: [VERCnUi]
2. Use uppercase letters for all commands.
Cn = card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string.
Example:
Commands such as [ON], [OFF], and [IO] that
end in "S" will be saved into memory.
An MT104-107 card is in slot #2 of unit 3.
Retrieve the card type and version by sending
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the command [VERC2U3]. The Multi-Tasker™
[ONmSCnUiS] for S-Video
will return the following feedback:
This command enables input “m” and disables
all other inputs.
MT104-107 690-0160-002
[ONmVCnUi]: Enables one composite video
MT104-107
690-0160-002 = software version
= card type
input (C-Video)
[ONmSCnUi]: Enables one S-Video input
2. [C]
Default when plugged in:
S-Video Input #1 = ON
C-Video Input #1 = ON
This command receives the status of the card.
Command Format: [CnUi]
Cn = card ID (n = 1 to max slots)
Ui = unit id (i = from 0 to 9)
m = Input number (m = 1 to 4)
(input 4 is internal)
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID number (i = 0 to 9)
Example:
There is an MT104-107 card is in slot #2 of
unit 3. S-Video Input 1 is ON and C-Video
Input 3 is ON. To get the status of the card,
send the command [C2U3]. The feedback will
be as follows:
S
V
S
= activates S-Video input
= activates C-Video input
= saves command to memory
Example:
All of the inputs on the MT104-107 card are
OFF and the card is in slot #5 of unit 3:
ON: 1-SVID 3-CVID
1-SVID
3-CVID
= S-Video Input 1 ON
= Composite Video Input 3 ON
1) [ON1VC5U3]: Turns ON C-Video input 1.
2) [ON3VC5U3]: Turns ON C-Video input 3
If there is no card in slot #2 of unit 3, sending
the [C2U3] command will not return any
feedback.
Since only one of each input type may be
selected at a time, Input 1 is now OFF. It
was turned OFF automatically when Input 3
was turned ON.
3. [CnS]
This command saves the current status of the
card's input to output configuration. This
configuration will be restored after the system is
Reset or powered OFF then ON.
3) [ON2SC5U3]: Turns ON S-Video input 2.
GROUP OF CARDS
[ONmVGkUiS] for Composite Video
[ONmSGkUiS] for S-Video
Cn = card number
S
= save configuration
This command enables input "m" for each card
in group "k" of unit "i".
[ONmVGkUi]: Enables a group of composite
video inputs (C-Video)
If S-Video Outputs 1,2,3 and Video Outputs
1,2,3 are enabled, the feedback after sending
the command [C4S], for slot 4, would be:
[ONmSGkUi]: Enables a group of S-Video
inputs
SVID: 1,2,3 CVID: 1,2,3 C04 Saved
4. [ON]
m =
Input number (m
=
1
to 4)
This command enables one input of a single
card or a group of cards.
(input 4 is internal)
Gk =
Ui =
group number (k = # from 1-9)
unit number (i = # from 0-9)
activates S-Video input
SINGLE CARD
S
V
=
=
[ONmVCnUiS] for Composite Video
activates C-Video input
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S
=
saves command to memory
card or a group of cards.
SINGLE CARD
[OFFmVCnUiS] for Composite Video
Example:
[ON1VG1U1]: Turns ON C-Video input 1 for
each card in group 1 of unit 1.
[OFFmSCnUiS] for S-Video
This command disables input “m” or all inputs.
[OFFVC5CnUi]: Turns OFF all C-Video inputs
of the MT104-107 card.
[ON…..P]: sets 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 may be set on a single card or for
multiple cards. In either case, all Paths will be
switched when the [SW] command is executed.
m = Input number (m = 1 to 4)
(input 4 is internal)
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID number (i = 0 to 9)
S
V
S
= activates S-Video input
= activates C-Video input
= saves command to memory
Command Formats:
[ONmVCnUiP] and
[OnmSCnUiP]
Example:
Card 5 of unit 3 has S-Video input 1 and
C-Video input 2 ON. The following commands
can be used to turn OFF the inputs.
m = Input number (m = 1 to 4)
(input 4 is internal)
S
V
= activates S-Video input
= activates C-Video input
1) [OFF1SC5U3] or [OFFSC5U3]: Turns OFF
S-Video input.
Cn = card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
= path
P
2) [OFFVC5U3]: Turns OFF C-Video input.
Example:
GROUP OF CARDS
[OFFmVGkUiS] for Composite Video
[OFFmSGkUiS] for S-Video
There are two MT104-107 cards in slot 6 and 7
of unit 3. Enable S-Video input 1 of card 6 and
S-Video input 3 of card 7 simultaneously. Use
the following commands:
This command disables input "m" for each card
in group "k" of unit "i".
[ON1SC6U3P]
[ON3SC7U3P]
[SW]
m = Input number (m = 1 to 4)
(input 4 is internal)
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID number (i = 0 to 9)
If "F" is included, use the [ONmCnUiPF]
command or the [ONmCnUiFP] command.
S
V
S
= activates S-Video input
= activates C-Video input
= saves command to memory
[ON…..F]: feedback
Example:
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string.
1) [OFF1SG1U1]: Turns OFF S-Video input 1
for each card in group 1 of unit 1.
Example:
2) [OFF1VG1U1]: Turns OFF C-Video input 1
for each card in group 1 of unit 1.
[ON1VC2U3F]: if path is not set
[ON1VC2U3PF]: if path is set
5. [OFF]
This command disables one input of a single
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[OFF…..P]: sets path
8. […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
loaded.
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
preloaded. See examples in ON and OFF
commands.
Command Formats:
[OFFmVCnUiP] and
[OFFmSCnUiP]
9. [SW] – Switch
The switch command immediately connects
inputs and outputs, which were previously set
with the path command on this card and all
other cards in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure.
m = Input number (m = 1 to 4)
(input 4 is internal)
Cn = card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
P
= path
Example:
Example:
[ON1C6U3P]
[ON3C7U3P]
[SW]
There are two MT104-107 cards in slot 6 and 7
of unit 3. Enable C-Video input 1 of card 6 and
C-Video input 3 of card 7 simultaneously. Use
the following commands:
The above example turns ON input 1 of card 6
of unit 3 at the same time as input 3 of card 7 of
unit 3.
[OFF1VC6U3P]
[OFF3VC7U3P]
[SW]
10. [HELP]
This command displays information available
for the Multi-Tasker interface commands.
If "F" is included, use the [OFFmCnUiPF]
command or the [OFFmCnUiFP] command.
Command Format: [HELPCnUi]
[OFF…..F]: feedback
Cn = card ID number (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string.
Example:
In order to view the RS-232 commands
available for the MT104-107 card in slot 2 of
unit 3, send the command [HELPC2U3]. The
commands along with a brief description will be
displayed in the Terminal Window.
Example:
[OFF1VC2U3F]: if path is not set
[OFF1VC2U3PF]: if path is set
6. […S] – Save
11. [WR]
This command will save the configuration
command being sent in memory.
sending the command [ON1C4S], after reset or
power up, output 1 on C4 will be enabled.
When
This command groups multiple cards in the
Enclosure. Each unit contains a maximum of
nine groups.
7. […F] – Feedback
Command Format: [WRCn…GkUi]
After processing a command, an OK or ER will
be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the
end of a command string.
Cn = card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Gk = group number (k = # from 1-9)
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Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
Example:
The cards in slots 1, 2 and 19 are part of group
5 in unit 1. Read the member data for group 5
of unit 1, by sending the command [RDG5U1].
The system will return feedback as follows:
To group cards #1, 2, and 3 as group 5 of unit
#1, send the command [WRC1C2C3G5U1].
After executing this command, cards 1, 2 and 3
will be grouped together as group 5 of unit 1.
C1C2C19 G5U1
12. [CLR]
C1 = Card in Slot 1
C2 = Card in Slot 2
C19 = Card in slot 19
G5 = Group 5
This command clears the members for a single
group or for all nine groups.
Command Format: [CLRGkUi]
U1 = Unit ID 1
Gk = group number (k = # from 1-9)
Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
15. [CLM]
This command removes the members in a
group and leaves the group empty.
Example:
1) To clear group #1, send the [CLRG1U1]
command. This command clears the
members for the specified group only.
Command Format: [CLMGkUi]
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-9)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
2) To clear all groups of unit 1, send the
Example:
[CLRG[ U1] command.
Group 5 of Unit 1 contains the cards in slots 1,
2 and 19. Read the member data for group 5
of unit 1, by sending the command [RDG5U1]:
13. [G]
This command is used to request group data.
With the command, the user can identify which
input or output of a particular group is on.
C1C2C19 G5U1.
Now, clear group 5 by sending the command
[CLMG5U1]. Reread the member data as above
and note the following feedback:
Command Format: [GkUi]
Gk = group number (k = # from 1-9)
Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9)
NONE G5U1
Example:
In unit ID 0, if group 1 has DA Cards with
outputs 1 and 2 on, while group 2 has SW
Cards with input 2 on:
7.3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
1) [VER] Receives software version
[G1]: will return feedback as ON12 G1U0.
[G2]: will return feedback as ON2 G2U0.
2) [Ci]
Receives status of the card
Saves card configuration
3) [CiS]
4) [ON]
14. [RD]
Turns on one or more outputs for
a single card or a group of cards
This command displays the members in each
group.
5) [OFF] Turns off one or more outputs for
a single card or a group of cards
Command Format: [RDGkUi]
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-9)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
6) […S]
7) […F]
Save the command configuration
Provides feedback upon sending
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8) […P]
9) [SW]
Sets the path, preload for [SW]
Switch preloaded output buffer
8.2 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.
10) [HELP] Display available commands
11) [WR] Groups multiple cards
12) [CLR] Clears members of a single group
or all groups
Cause 2: The card input is not selected.
13) [G]
Requests group data
Solution: Select the card input. See RS- 232
accessible commands in section 7.
If no display is present, see
Cause 3.
14) [RD]
Displays group members
15) [CLM] Remove members from a group
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Cause 3: Cable
connections
to
the
We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied MT104-107; however, we
would like to offer suggestions for the following:
destination are incorrect.
Solution: Make sure that cables are
connected properly. Also, make
sure that the continuity and wiring
are good. If there is still no display
present, see Cause 4.
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 4: The display has a problem.
Solution: Make sure that the display is
powered. If there is still no display,
call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300.
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.
ALTINEX POLICY
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Cause 3: Card cage slot has a problem.
9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY
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 (714) 990-2300. If
the other slots do not work and the
LED is still not lit, see Solution 2.
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: 714 990-2300
Solution 2 Take any other known good card
with an LED and install it in the
questionable slot. If the LED on the
good card comes ON, then the
original card may be the source of
the problem. Call ALTINEX at
(714) 990-2300.
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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