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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher
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Figure 5: Rear Panel Dipswitches
Table 4: Dipswitch Definitions
Dipswitch # Function:
1-4 Set the MACHINE # (see Table 5 in section 6.3.1)
5 Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the Follow-SYSTEM mode
6 Enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the SLAVE mode in a multi-channel configuration
7 Disables use of a null modem adapter
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with RS-232
OFF = RS-232 connection via a null modem adapter
ON = RS-232 connection without a null modem adapter
8 RS-485 termination for first and last machine = ON (RS-485 line terminates with
110); for others = OFF (RS-485 line is open)
6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE #
To control a unit via RS-232 or RS-485, each unit has to be identified via its
unique MACHINE #.
Set the MACHINE #
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on a VS-1616SDI unit according to Table 5.
A valid MACHINE # is from 1 to 15.
Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings
DIPSWITCH MACHINE #
1 2 3 4
1 ON OFF
OFF
OFF
2 OFF
ON OFF
OFF
3 ON ON OFF
OFF
4 OFF
OFF
ON OFF
5 ON OFF
ON OFF
6 OFF
ON ON OFF
7 ON ON ON OFF
8 OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
9 ON OFF
OFF
ON
1 See section 6.4.1
2 When using a single unit, set the unit to MACHINE # 1