SW8 VGA Ars
SW12 VGA Ars
SW8/12 VGA Ars
Computer Video and Audio Switchers
68-1513-01 Rev. B
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FCC Class A Notice
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. 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. The Class A 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.
This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.
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Table of Contents
Chapter One • Introduction ......................................................................................................1-1
About This Manual....................................................................................................................1-2
About the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers ..........................................................................1-2
Features............................................................................................................................................1-3
Chapter Two • Installation and Operation ...................................................................2-1
Mounting the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switcher ....................................................................2-2
Desktop placement...................................................................................................................2-2
Rack mounting ..........................................................................................................................2-2
UL guidelines for rack mounting........................................................................................2-2
Mounting instructions.........................................................................................................2-3
Mounting under a desktop .....................................................................................................2-4
Mounting through a desktop .................................................................................................2-5
Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................2-6
Cable Connections.....................................................................................................................2-7
Power connection .....................................................................................................................2-7
Computer video input connections........................................................................................2-7
Audio input connections..........................................................................................................2-8
Video output connections .......................................................................................................2-8
Audio output connections.......................................................................................................2-9
Remote control connection.....................................................................................................2-9
VSW I AAP connection ...........................................................................................................2-10
IR 102 remote control connection........................................................................................2-12
Front Panel...................................................................................................................................2-13
Operating the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers................................................................2-14
Chapter Three • Control................................................................................................................3-1
Remote Control via Simple Instruction Set (SIS™).................................................3-2
Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) messages .............................................................................3-2
Error responses..........................................................................................................................3-3
Timeout ......................................................................................................................................3-3
Using the command/response table.......................................................................................3-3
Symbol definitions....................................................................................................................3-3
Command/Response Table for SIS commands.......................................................................3-4
Updating Firmware...................................................................................................................3-6
Downloading the firmware.....................................................................................................3-6
Loading the firmware to the switcher...................................................................................3-7
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Specifications .............................................................................................................................. A-2
Part Numbers and Accessories.......................................................................................... A-5
SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers...................................................................................................... A-5
Included parts........................................................................................................................... A-5
Cables and Adapters................................................................................................................ A-5
Accessories ................................................................................................................................ A-5
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68-1513-01 B
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Introduction
About This Manual
This manual describes the function, installation, operation, and control of the
SW8 VGA Ars and SW12 VGA Ars, 8- or 12-input, 2-output, computer video (VGA)
and audio switchers.
About the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers
The Extron SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers support audio video (A/V) systems that
require 8 or 12 high resolution VGA-QXGA video and audio inputs to be switched
to 1 or 2 outputs.
Video and audio outputs are buffered. Selected input signals are delivered to both
video outputs and both audio outputs simultaneously.
8 ohm Ceiling
Speakers
in Parallel
Extron
MPA 122
Mini Power
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Amplifier
OUTPUTS
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SW12 VGA Ars
VGA w/ Audio
Switcher
Projector
Local
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Architechtural Adapter Plate
Extron
VSW I AAP
Architechtural Adapter Plate
Laptop
Laptop
Figure 1-1 — A typical SW12 VGA Ars switcher application
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Features
SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher features include:
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8 or 12 video inputs with 15-pin HD connectors
8 or 12 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks for audio
Two 15-pin HD output connectors for video
Two captive screw output connectors for audio
Compatible with VGA-QXGA and HDTV component video signals
350 MHz (-3 dB) RGB video bandwidth
Automatically detects which inputs have an active signal and reports this
information through the RS-232 port
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Balanced / unbalanced audio outputs
Variable / fixed audio outputs
Autoswitching capabilities
Executive mode (front panel lockout)
Multiple control options — front panel, autoswitch, RS-232, IR via IR 102
VSW I AAP compatibility
Internal international power supply
Multiple mounting options — rack, under desk, through desk, tabletop
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Installation and Operation
Mounting the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switcher
The SW8/12 VGA Ars can be placed on a desktop or easily mounted:
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In a rack
Under a desktop
Through a desktop
Desktop placement
Affix the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any
convenient location.
Rack mounting
UL guidelines for rack mounting
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation
of an SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher unit onto a rack.
1.
Elevated operating ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature specified
by Extron (Tma = +32 to +122 °F [0 to +50 °C]).
2.
Reduced air flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such
that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
3.
4.
Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such
that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of the
equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits
might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when
addressing this concern.
5.
Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted
equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as
the use of power strips).
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Mounting instructions
Rack mounting requires the included MBD 149 1U, through-desk and rack
mounting kit (part #70-077-03).
Rack mount an SW8/12 VGA Ars unit as follows:
1.
2.
If present, remove the four rubber feet from the bottom of the unit.
Use four supplied 8-32 x 5/16" long screws to secure a mounting bracket to
each side of the unit (figure 2-1).
3.
Use four supplied 10-32 x 3/4" long screws to secure the bracket to the rail.
Mounting
Screws
Rack Mount
Bracket
Mounting
Bracket
Screws
Screws
Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting the switcher
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Mounting under a desktop
Under-desk mounting requires the optional MBU 149 1U, under-desk mounting kit
(part #70-222-01).
Mount an SW8/12 VGA Ars under a desktop as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Install the mounting brackets on the unit’s sides with the eight machine
screws provided in the kit.
Hold the unit (with brackets attached) against the underside of the desk.
Mark each bracket's hole location on the underside of the desk.
Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes from the
underside of the desk at the marked hole locations.
Insert the four wood screws into the pilot holes and tighten until
approximately 1/4" (6.4 mm) of the screw's head is protruding.
Install the mounting brackets, with the unit attached, over the protruding
screw heads.
6.
7.
Slide the unit slightly to lock it in place.
Tighten all four screws to secure it in place.
Mounting Screws
(2 Plcs)
Each Side
#8 Screw
(4 Plcs)
Each Side
Optional Furniture Mounting Bracket
Figure 2-2 — Mounting the switcher under a desktop
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Mounting through a desktop
Through desktop mounting requires the included MBD 149 1U, through-desk and
rack mounting kit (part #70-077-03).
Mount an SW8/12 VGA Ars unit through a desktop as follows:
1.
2.
3.
If present, remove the four rubber feet from the bottom of the unit.
Cut an appropriately sized hole in the desktop.
Loosely install the mounting brackets on the unit’s sides with four machine
screws provided in the kit.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Hold the unit (with brackets attached) against the underside of the desk.
Mark each bracket's hole location on the underside of the desk.
Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes from the
underside of the desk at the marked hole locations.
Hold the unit in place so the mounting bracket holes line up with the pilot
holes in the desktop.
Install the four supplied wood screws through the mounting brackets and into
the pilot holes.
Tighten the wood screws to secure the mounting brackets to the underside of
the desktop.
Slide the switcher up or down inside the mounting brackets to achieve the
desired height above the desktop.
10. Tighten the machine screws to secure the switcher in position.
Figure 2-3 — Mounting the switcher through a desktop
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Rear Panel
The SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher rear panel connectors are described below.
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RS-232
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VARIABLE
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1.2A MAX
Figure 2-4 — SW8 VGA Ars rear panel
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VARIABLE
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1.2A MAX
Figure 2-5 — SW12 VGA Ars rear panel
AC power receptacle — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this receptacle
a
b
to connect the switcher to a 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power source.
Computer video input connectors — 8 or 12 15-pin HD female connectors.
Connect computer video inputs (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA, SXGA+,
UXGA, QXGA, or HDTV).
Audio input connectors — Eight or twelve 3.5mm TRS jacks. Connect
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d
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f
unbalanced audio inputs.
Video output connectors — Two 15-pin HD female connectors deliver
simultaneous buffered video output.
Fixed audio output connector — One 3.5mm 5-pole captive screw connector
delivers a fixed volume stereo balanced/unbalanced audio output.
Variable audio output connector — One 3.5mm 5-pole captive screw
connector delivers a variablevolume stereo balanced/unbalanced audio
output. Volume is variable via the RS-232 control port. The volume
adjustment range is 0 (-84 dB) through 100 (0 db). The default volume setting
is 100 (0 dB).
RS-232 Control port — A 9-pin D female connector for serial connection to a
PC or controller.
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Cable Connections
Power connection
When you are ready to apply power to your SW8/12 VGA Ars unit, connect the
female end of the power cord to the AC outlet at the left edge of the rear panel,
and connect the male end of the power cord to a 120/240 VAC power outlet.
When power is applied all front panel LEDs light for one second, then go out.
The LED for the previously selected input then comes on and remains lit until the
current input is de-selected.
100-240V
50/60Hz
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Power connector
Figure 2-6 — Power connector
Computer video input connections
Depending on the model (SW8 or SW12) there are 8 or 12 video input ports on the
rear panel.
Each 15-pin HD female connector supports computer video signals with resolutions
from VGA - QXGA and HDTV signals.
10
5
1
6
15
11
Female
Figure 2-7 Video input connectors
SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers monitor each input port for the presence of a
horizontal sync pulse, which indicates the presence of a video signal. When
detected, the video signal’s presence is reported on the switcher’s RS-232 control
port. See chapter 3, “Operation and Control” for information on the Simple
Instruction Set (SIS™) commands which can be used to communicate through the
RS-232 port.
The SIS command 0S requests the switcher to report the status of all inputs at once.
The SIS command xS requests the status of specific port “x”.
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Audio input connections
The switchers have 8 or 12 3.5mm female audio jacks adjacent to the corresponding
computer video input port.
Pin
Name
Connection
3.5mm Stereo Connector
Tip (L+)
Sleeve (Gnd)
1
Tip
left channel
2
Ring
right channel
signal ground
Ring (R+)
Tip (L+)
3
Sleeve
Sleeve (Gnd)
100-240V
50/60Hz
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1
2
3
4
N
P
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S
Audio input ports
1.2A MAX
Figure 2-8 — Audio input ports
Video output connections
The SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers have two output ports that provide simultaneous,
buffered video output of the selected video input signal.
Outputs are delivered on two 15-pin HD female connectors (identical to the input
connectors). The output signal type follows the input signal type.
10
5
1
6
15
11
Female
Figure 2-9 — Video output connectors
ID bits associated with pins 4, 11, 12, and 15 are routed from the input 1 to output 1.
The output device must be powered on prior to the input device for the ID bits to
be properly routed to the output device.
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Audio output connections
The switcher have two 3.5mm 5-pole captive screw audio output ports.
The Fixed port delivers a fixed volume, stereo balanced/unbalanced audio output.
The Variable port delivers a variable volume, stereo balanced/unbalanced audio
output. The volume range is 0 (-84 dB) through 100 (0 dB). The default volume
setting is 100 (0 dB). Volume is controllable only via the RS-232 port.
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1
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FIXED
VARIABLE
RS-232
L
R
L
R
2
Audio output ports
Figure 2-10 — Audio output ports
Wire the captive screw connectors as shown below.
Connect the sleeve to ground (_). Connecting the sleeve to a
negative (-) terminal will damage the audio output circuits.
C
Tip
Tip
Ring
NO GROUND HERE.
Sleeve(s)
Tip
Tip
NO GROUND HERE.
Ring
Unbalanced
Stereo Output
Balanced
Stereo Output
Do not tin the wires!
Figure 2-11 — Captive screw connectors
A balanced audio output provides a +6 dB gain. An unbalanced audio output
provides a 0 dB gain.
N
Remote control connection
An RS-232 serial control port at the right edge of the rear panel is used for computer
or infrared (IR) remote control of the device. The switcher’s firmware can be
The RS-232 port communications protocols are: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity, and no flow control.
IR remote control requires use of the IR 102 Remote Control Kit (part #70-224-01)
For computer or infrared remote control, only pins 2 (transmit data), 3 (receive
data), and 5 (ground) are required. Disconnect all other conductors in the
attachment cable for proper operation.
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2
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RS-232
L
R
L
R
9
6
DB9 Pin Locations
Female
S
RS-232 control port
Figure 2-12 — RS-232 control port
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VSW I AAP connection
The VSW I AAP (part #70-529-11, -21, -51) is an optional Architectural Adapter Plate
that provides remote input connection and selection for some Extron switchers.
The VSW I AAP can be connected to the SW8/12 VGA Ars input ports for input
selection control.
The VSW I AAP is equipped with a “Show Me” button for input selection, a female
15-pin HD VGA connector, and a 3.5 mm stereo audio jack.
SHOW ME
AUDIO
VSW I AAP
COMPUTER
Figure 2-13 — VSW I AAP
When the “Show Me” button is pressed, pin 5 on the switcher’s 15-pin HD input
is momentarily shorted to ground. This overrides the switcher’s current input
selection, and directs video and audio from the VSW I AAP’s connected device to
the switcher’s output ports.
For the VSW I AAP to operate with a switcher, the VSW I AAP PCB jumper must be
set properly, and the switcher must be configured via its RS-232 control port.
The VSW I AAP can be mounted into any Extron mounting frame with a single
space AAP opening.
The illustration on the following page shows a typical SW8 VGA Ars switcher
application with four VSW I AAP units connected to the switcher’s input ports.
To use a VSW I AAP with a switcher:
1.
Confirm that jumper J5 is removed and jumper J6 is in place on the
VSW I AAP’s printed circuit board.
J5
J6
Figure 2-14 — VSW I AAP jumpers
2.
3.
4.
Apply power to the switcher.
Connect a host computer to the switcher’s RS-232 control port.
Open a hyperterminal session on the host computer, and use a Simple
Instruction Set (SIS™) command to configure the switcher to operate with a
VSW I AAP (see chapter 3, “Operation and Control”).
5.
Connect a VGA cable from the VSW I AAP’s output connector (on the rear of
the unit) to one of the switcher’s input ports.
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6.
Connect a VGA cable from an input device to the Computer input port on the
front of the VSW I AAP.
7.
8.
Apply power to the display device, the switcher, and then the input source.
Press the “Show Me” button on the VSW I AAP. The video input to the
VSW I AAP is directed to the switcher’s output ports and should now be
present on the display device.
9.
If desired, connect an audio input to the VSW I AAP, and use the “Show Me“
button to test its output to the system’s audio output device.
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IR 102 remote control connection
The SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher can be controlled via its RS-232 port and an infrared
signal. The IR 102 Remote Control Kit (part #70-224-01) is required.
To connect an IR 102 Receiver to an SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher:
1.
Connect a 9-pin serial cable, with only conductors 2, 3, and 5 connected, to the
RS-232 output port on the IR 102 receiver.
2.
Connect the serial cable to the RS-232 port on the switcher’s rear panel.
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Power
Supply
FIXED
VARIABLE
L
R
L
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10
12
2
1.2A MAX
6.5' Cable
6' Cable
IR-102
IR 102 Remote
Control Receiver
IR Detector
IR 102 Remote Control
RS-232
Control
Figure 2-16 — A typical switcher application w/IR 102 remote control
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Front Panel
The SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher front panel controls are described below.
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AUTO SWITCH
ACTIVE
MODE
NORMAL
AUTO
SW8 VGA Ars
3
4
5
Figure 2-17 — SW8 VGA Ars front panel
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
AUTO SWITCH
ACTIVE
MODE
NORMAL
AUTO
SW 12 VGA Ars
3
4
5
Figure 2-18 — SW12 VGA Ars front panel
Auto switch active LED — Lights when the auto switch mode is enabled.
a
b
Input buttons and LEDs— Depending on the model there are eight or twelve
input buttons and corresponding LEDs. To select an input, press the desired
input button. The adjacent LED lights.
Mode (Input 1) button — The Mode button functions in conjunction with
other buttons as shown in the table below. Mode is a secondary function of
the Input 1 button.
c
Hold
Press
Description and Result
Mode
Normal
Enable Normal mode — Front panel input buttons operate normally.
Auto Switch Active LED is off.
Mode
Auto
Enable Auto switch mode — Front panel input buttons are locked out.
Switcher outputs highest number input that has a sync signal present. If
no sync signal is present, input #1 is selected by default.
Auto Switch Active LED is on.
Mode
Input button
#4 for 3 sec.
Enable/disable Executive mode — All LEDs flash 3 times. All front panel
input buttons are locked out. Attempts to select an input button causes
all LEDs to flash.
Input selections via RS-232 and VSW IAAP still function.
Disable Executive mode — All LEDs flash three times, and the front
panel input buttons return to operation.
Mode - while applying
Perform factory reset — Reset unit to its factory settings.
power
Normal (Input 2) button — Hold Mode and press Normal to have the front
panel input buttons operate in manual mode - press an input button to select
an input signal.
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Auto (Input 3) button — Hold Mode and press Auto to lock out the front
e
panel input buttons and have the switcher select the highest number input
with a sync signal present as its output. If no sync signal is present, input #1
is selected by default.
Operating the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers
After power-on the following operations are available:
Video / audio input selection — Press an input selection button to send the
connected video and audio input signals to the output devices. When an input is
selected, the adjacent LED lights.
•
•
The SW8 VGA Ars has 8 input selection buttons.
The SW12 VGA Ars has 12 input selection buttons.
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Remote Control via Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
The SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers can be controlled via RS-232 using Extron’s Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands.
The RS-232 port communications protocols are: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity, and no flow control. Cable pinouts are shown in the table below.
Only pins 2, 3, and 5 are required. Disconnect all other conductors in the
attachment cable for proper operation.
Pin
1
RS-232
—
Description
RS-232 Control Port Connector
—
2
Tx
Transmit data
3
Rx
Receive data
5
1
4
—
—
5
Gnd
—
Signal ground
9
6
6
—
—
—
—
DB9 Pin Locations
Female
7
—
8
—
9
—
Rules governing SIS commands include:
•
•
•
SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field.
No special characters are required to begin or end a command sequence.
When a command is valid, the switcher executes the command and sends a
response to the host device.
•
•
All responses from the switcher to the host end with a carriage return and a
line feed (CR/LF = ), which signals the end of a response character string.
]
A string is one or more characters.
Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) messages
When a local event, such as a front panel operation or error condition, occurs, the
switcher responds by sending a message to the host. Switcher-initiated messages
are listed below:
]
(C) Copyright 2008, Extron Electronics SWy VGA Ars, Vx.xx
The switcher issues the copyright message when it first powers on.
y = the number of inputs (8 or 12, depending on the model)
x.xx = the firmware version number
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Error responses
When the switcher receives a valid command, it executes the command and sends
a response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because
the command contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the host.
Error response codes are:
E01 — Invalid input channel number (out of range)
E06 — Invalid input channel change (auto-switch mode active)
E09 — Invalid function (mode) parameter
E10 — Invalid command
E13 — Invalid value (out of range)
Timeout
A pause of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters results in a
timeout. The command operation is aborted with no other indication.
Using the command/response table
The command/response table is on the following pages. Lowercase letters are
allowed in the command field only as indicated. Symbols are used throughout
the table to represent variables in the command/response fields. Command and
response examples are shown throughout the table. The ASCII to HEX conversion
table below is for use with the command/response table.
ASCII to HEX Conversion Table
Space
Figure 3-1 — ASCII-to-HEX conversion table
Symbol definitions
]
}
•
= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed)
= Carriage return (no line feed)
= Space character
X!
= Input number
SW8 = 0 through 8
SW12 = 0 through 12
0 = output mute
X@= Indicates signal presence
0 = signal not present
1 = signal is present
X#
= On/off status
0 = off
1 = on
X$= Volume value/range
X%
0 - 100
= Switch mode
1 = normal mode
2 = auto switch mode
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Command/Response Table for SIS commands
Command
ASCII (Telnet)
Response
Additional description
(host to switcher) (switcher to host)
Input Selection
Select video and
audio
X!
!
X! ]
In All
X!
Select input video and audio.
Select video only
X!
X!
X! ]
X! ]
In Aud
X!
X!
&
In Vid
Select input
Select input
video only.
audio only.
Select audio only
$
Auto Switch
Normal switch mode 1#
Set switch mode to normal.
Set switch mode to auto.
]
]
F1
F2
Auto switch mode
2#
0S
0S
Input video sensing
Request all inputs’
status
X@ X@ X@]
X@
response is the signal status
Sig•
•
...
Each
X!
from each input ’s signal status.
Example: (SW8)
The input signal is present on inputs
1,2,3,4,6, and 7. No signal is present
on inputs 5 and 8.
]
Sig•1•1•1•1•0•1•1•0
Request specific
input’s status
X!
S
X@]
X!
X@
’s signal status = .
Video mute
These commands mute and unmute both video outputs.
N
Mute video
1B/b
0B/b
B/b
Video mute on.
Video mute off.
Video mute status.
X#]
X#]
X#]
Vmt
Unmute video
Read mute status
Audio mute
Vmt
These commands mute and unmute both audio outputs.
N
Mute audio
1Z/z
0Z/z
Z/z
Audio mute on.
Audio mute off.
Audio mute status.
X#]
X#]
X#]
Amt
Unmute audio
Amt
Read mute status
Output Volume Control (variable audio output)
Set audio volume to
a specific level
X$
V
X$]
Vol
Example:
Sets output volume to 75.
]
Vol75
75V
Increment volume
Decrement volume
View volume
+V
-V
V
X$]
X$]
X$]
Vol
Vol
VSW I AAP Compatibility Mode
Enable/disable
single input
Enable/disable all
inputs
EX! X#
}
X# X# X# X#]
X!
X#
*
VSWE
Vswe•
•
•
......•
is an input (1-8 or 1-12).
E X#
}
X# X# X# X#]
Vswe• ......•
0* VSWE
•
•
is the enabled/disabled status
from each input (0 = disabled,
1 = enabled).
View current status
E
}
VSWE
X# X# X# X#]
Vswe• ......•
•
•
Front panel lockout
Turn front panel
lockout on
Turn front panel
lockout off
1X/x
0X/x
X/x
Front panel lockout on.
Front panel lockout off.
Front panel lockout status.
X#]
Exe
Exe
X#]
View front panel
lockout status
X#]
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Command/Response Table for SIS commands (continued)
Command
ASCII (Telnet)
Response
Additional description
(host to switcher) (switcher to host)
View information, part number, and firmware requests
Information request
I/i
X! X! X%
X#
X#]
V
•A •F •Vmt •Amt
Current video/audio selection/
switch mode /mute status.
x = part number
Request part number N/n
]
60-xxx-21
Query firmware
revision
Q/q
y.yy = firmware to two decimals
]
y.yy
Upload firmware
Upload firmware
“Upl” appears after the upload is
complete.
E
E
}
]
...go ... Upl
Upload
Reset
Reset switcher to
factory settings
Reset audio output
level
}
]
]
zXXX
Zpx
Reset output volume to 100.
E }
zV
Zpv
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Updating Firmware
Firmware updates for the SW8/12 VGA Ars are available on the Extron Web site,
www.extron.com. The Firmware Loader software is also available from the Extron
site.
Use the SIS “Q” command to determine the switcher’s current firmware level.
Downloading the firmware
To obtain the latest version of firmware for your SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher:
1.
Visit the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, click the Download tab, then click
the Firmware link on the left sidebar menu.
Figure 3-2 — Extron Web site Download Center
2. On the Download Center screen, click the SW8/12 VGA Series Download link.
Figure 3-3 — SW8/12 VGA Ars firmware
3. Complete the Personal Information form and click the Download button.
Figure 3-4 — Personal information form
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4.
Follow the instructions on the rest of the download screens to save the
executable firmware file to your computer. Note the folder to which you save
the file.
5.
6.
In the Windows Explorer or other file browser, locate the downloaded
executable file, and double-click on it to open it.
Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the new
firmware on your computer. A Release Notes file, giving information on
what has changed in the new firmware version, and a set of instructions for
updating the firmware are also loaded.
Loading the firmware to the switcher
To load a new version of firmware to your SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher, use the
Firmware Loader software. Your computer’s serial port must be connected to the
1.
Download the Firmware Loader installer executable file to your
computer, as follows:
a. On the Extron Web page, click the Download tab.
b. On the Download Center page, click Software on the left sidebar menu.
c. Locate the “Firmware Loader” line and click the Download link at the far
right.
d. Follow the instructions on the download screens to save the installer file
to your computer.
2.
3.
In the Windows Explorer or other file browser, locate the Firmware Loader
executable file in your computer’s file system and double-click on it to open it.
Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the
Firmware Loader on your computer. Unless you specify otherwise, the
installer program places the Firmware Loader file, “FWLoader.exe” at
c:\Program Files\Extron\FWLoader
(If the Extron and FWLoader folders do not yet exist in your Program Files
folder, the installer creates them.)
4.
Access the FWLoader.exe file via your desktop Start menu by making the
following selections:
Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Firmware Loader >
Firmware Loader
5.
On the first screen that appears, select the RS-232 tab.
Although the screen also has a TCP/IP tab, the switcher does not have a LAN
port. Do not select the TCP/IP tab.
N
6.
From the drop-down menus on the RS-232 screen, select the appropriate Com
port number (obtained from your system administrator) and baud rate (the
default is 9600). (The Device selection is optional.)
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Figure 3-5 — Extron firmware loader screen
7.
Click OK. The firmware selection screen appears.
8.
On the firmware selection screen, click Browse to open the Choose Firmware
File window, and locate the firmware file that you downloaded. (By default,
the firmware file is placed at c: Program Files\Extron\Firmware\SW when
downloaded from the Extron Web site, www.extron.com.)
The firmware file must have a .s19 extension. Uploading any other file
type could cause the switcher to stop functioning.
C
Figure 3-6 — Choose firmware file screen
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9.
On the Choose Firmware File window, double-click on the new firmware
file to open it. The Choose Firmware File window closes, and the path to the
selected firmware file is displayed in the “Select a firmware file” field on the
firmware file selection screen.
Figure 3-7 — Extron’s firmware loader screen
10. Click the Upload button. A status bar, which shows the progress of the
upload, appears in the Firmware Loader window. The firmware upload to the
switcher may take several minutes. Once the status bar has progressed fully
from left to right, the firmware loader utility resets the switcher.
In addition, messages appear on the firmware file selection window indicating
when the unit is uploading the firmware, then resetting itself.
When the firmware upload process is completed, the message “Transfer
Complete!” is displayed, and the new firmware version number appears in
the Current Unit Information field.
11. Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader.
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Specifications
Video
Gain................................................. Unity
Bandwidth...................................... 350 MHz (-3 dB)
Crosstalk......................................... -68 dB @ 10 MHz
Video input
Number/signal type..................... 8 or 12 (depending on the model) VGA-QXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,
RsGsBs computer video, and HDTV component video
Connectors ..................................... 8 or 12 female 15-pin HD
Nominal level ................................ 1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
Minimum/maximum levels........ Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset
Impedance...................................... 75 ohms
Horizontal frequency.................... 15 kHz to 145 kHz
Vertical frequency.......................... 30 Hz to 170 Hz
Return loss...................................... -40 dB @ 5 MHz
Input coupling............................... DC
Video output
Number/signal type..................... 2 VGA-QXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs computer video, and HDTV
component video (follows input type)
Connectors ..................................... 2 female 15-pin HD
Nominal level ................................ 1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
Minimum/maximum levels........ 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p (follows input)
Impedance...................................... 75 ohms
Return loss...................................... -43 dB @ 5 MHz
DC offset......................................... ±5 mV with input at 0 offset
Sync
Input type....................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level and tri-level sync
Output type.................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level and tri-level sync (follows input)
Input level ...................................... 1.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p
Output level................................... TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated
Input impedance ........................... 510 ohms
Output impedance........................ 75 ohms
Max. propagation delay
SW2/4/6 VGA Series ....... 47 ns
SW8/12 VGA Series.......... 54 ns
Max. rise/fall time
SW2/4/6 VGA Series ....... 4.2 ns
SW8/12 VGA Series.......... 4.7 ns
Polarity............................................ Positive or negative (follows input)
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Audio
Gain................................................. Unbalanced output: +0 dB; balanced output: +6 dB
Frequency response ...................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
THD + Noise.................................. 0.01% @ 1 kHz at nominal level
S/N.................................................. >90 dB at maximum output (unweighted)
Crosstalk......................................... -45 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded
Stereo channel separation ............ >80 dB 1 kHz
Audio input
Number/signal type..................... 8 or 12 (depending on the model) stereo, unbalanced
Connectors ..................................... 8 or 12 (depending on the model) 3.5 mm female stereo mini jacks; tip (L),
ring (R), sleeve (Gnd)
Impedance...................................... >10k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled
Nominal level ................................ -10 dBV (316 mV)
Maximum level.............................. +14 dBV, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu
N
Audio output
Number/signal type..................... 2 stereo, balanced/unbalanced
Connectors ..................................... (2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole
Impedance...................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced
Nominal level ................................ +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), balanced
-10 dBV (316 mVrms), unbalanced
Variable output’s volume range.. 0 to 100 (-84 dB to 0 dB), default = 100 = 0 dB
Gain error ....................................... ±0.1 dB channel to channel
Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................. +28 dBu, balanced; +20 dBV, unbalanced at 1%THD+N
Maximum level (600 ohm)........... +21 dBm, balanced; +18 dBm, unbalanced at 1%THD+N
Control/remote — switcher
Serial control port.......................... RS-232, 9-pin female D connector
Baud rate and protocol................. 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Serial control pin configurations. 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND
“Show Me” contact closure.......... Pin 5 of each VGA input connector. The input is active (selected) when pin 5
momentarily goes to ground.
Program control............................. Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows®
Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
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General
Power.............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 watts, internal
Temperature/humidity................ Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Cooling ........................................... Convection, no vents
Mounting
Rack mount........................ Yes, with included MBD 149 bracket kit, 70-077-03
Furniture mount................ Yes, with optional under-desk mounting kit, part #70-077-01 (MBU 125), or
through-desk mounting kit, part #70-077-02 (MBD 129)
Enclosure type ............................... Metal
Enclosure dimensions................... 1.75" H x 17.5" W x 9.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)
(4.4 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 24.1 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors)
Product weight .............................. 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg)
Shipping weight ............................ 11 lbs (5 kg)
Vibration......................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)
Regulatory compliance
Safety................................... CE, C-tick, CUL, UL
Compliances....................... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI
MTBF............................................... 30,000 hours
Warranty......................................... 3 years parts and labor
All nominal levels are at ±10%.
N
N
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Part Numbers and Accessories
SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers
Model
Part number
60-902-21
SW8 VGA Ars
SW12 VGA Ars
60-946-21
Included parts
Description
Part number
70-077-03
MBD 149 rack mount and through desk mounting kit
5-pole, 3.5mm captive screw connector w/strain relief (10)
100-457-01
Rubber feet (4)
IEC power cord
Software CD (disk B)
Audio wiring card
Tweeker
Cables and Adapters
Description
Part number
26-490-xx
VGA-A M-M cable w/audio
SYM BNCF 15-pin HD male to BNC female mini HR cable
SYM BNCM 15-pin HD male to BNC male mini HR cable
26-531-xx
26-533-xx
Accessories
Description
Part number
70-529-11
VSW I AAP architectural adapter plate (black)
VSW I AAP architectural adapter plate (white)
VSW I AAP architectural adapter plate (RAL9010 white)
MBU 149 1U full rack under-desk mounting ki
IR 102 remote control kit
70-529-21
70-529-51
70-222-01
70-224-01
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Extron’s Warranty
Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period
attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option,
repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore
said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period,
with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:
USA, Canada, South America,
and Central America:
Extron Electronics
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Anaheim, CA 92805
Japan: Extron Electronics, Japan
Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Japan
U.S.A.
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Extron Europe
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The Netherlands
China:
Extron China
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District
Shanghai 201611
China
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Middle East:
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F12, PO Box 293666
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01
PM Industrial Bldg.
Singapore 368363
Singapore
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care,
electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-Extron authorized modification
to the product.
If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications
Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan)
to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as
possible.
Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of
loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of
the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the
product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event
will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any
defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.
Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this
warranty may not apply to you.
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