Clare Controls HDBaseT 16x16 User Manual

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Modular Matrix Switch
User Guide
Models HDBaseT 16x16 and 32x32
Last modified: 09/29/16
Doc ID - 753 • Rev 02

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  • Page 1 Modular Matrix Switch User Guide Models HDBaseT 16x16 and 32x32 Last modified: 09/29/16 Doc ID - 753 • Rev 02...
  • Page 2 © 09SEP16 Clare Controls, LLC. All rights reserved. Copyright This document may not be copied in whole or in part or otherwise reproduced without prior written consent from Clare Controls, LLC., except where specifically permitted under US and international copyright law.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Important information...ii Limitation of liability...ii Introduction...1 About the switch system...1 Features...1 Package contents...2 Switcher models...2 Signal cards...2 Front panel...3 Front panel button control...4 External connections...5 Input and output connectors...5 Changeable cards introduction and installation...6 Connecting with the RS-232 communication port...10 Connecting with a computer...10 System diagram...11 IP and RS-232 control protocol...12...
  • Page 4: Important Information

    In any event the total liability of Clare Controls, Inc. shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. The foregoing limitation will apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, regardless of whether Clare Controls, Inc.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction About the switch system The HDBaseT 16x16 and 32x32 matrix switches are high-performance video and audio modular matrix switches. Various changeable cards make matrix switches flexible and an all-in-one solution for different projects. The matrix switches can support different video signals with cross switching. Every video or audio signal is transmitted and switched independently;...
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package contents 1 x modular matrix switch (with empty slots and empty covers)  1 x RS-232 cable  1 x IR remote (battery is not included)  2 x power cord   4 x plastic cushions  1 x user manual Switcher models Table 1: Title of the table Model...
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Table 3: Output cards Models Outputs Signal Format CM-MOD-HDO10 HDMI CM-MOD-VGO10 CM-MOD-HDBO10 HDBaseT Front panel The 16x16 and 32x32 switches share the same function buttons, but only differ in case height. (1) Power indicator Power 'on' indicator light. (2) IR receiver IR receive window.
  • Page 8: Front Panel Button Control

    SELECT: Used to transfer video and audio signal (HDMI) from an input to an output. To transfer both the video and audio signals from input Example channel 3 to output channel 4, press the buttons as follows: Input “0” "3" + Output “0” "4" + "SELECT". CLEAR: Clear an operation, such as switching output channel, studying EDID data before it comes into effect.
  • Page 9: External Connections

    Notes Input Channel: Fill with the number of input channel to be controlled,  Output Channel: Fill with the number of output channels to be controlled. Press  Global to select all the outputs.  The input and output channels on the rear panel are counting from left to right, and top to bottom.
  • Page 10: Changeable Cards Introduction And Installation

    Changeable cards introduction and installation You can insert changeable cards into empty slots on the matrix switches (hot-swap) and include different signals, such as HDMI, VGA, and HDBaseT. The following introduces you to each card. HDMI cards See Table 10: HDMI (CM-MOD-HDI10 and CM-MOD-HDO10) on page 18. The HDMI signal card is embedded with EDID management technology and supports CEC and DDC.
  • Page 11 Table 4: HDMI connector pin layout Signal Name Signal Name TMDS Data 2+ SHELL TMDS Data 2 Shield Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data 2- +5V Power TMDS Data 1+ Ground TMDS Data 1 Shield DDC Data TMDS Data 1- DDC Clock TMDS Data 0+ No Connect TMDS Data 0 Shield...
  • Page 12 Table 5: VGA connector pin layout Signal Name Signal Name KEY/PWR GREEN BLUE ID0/RES ID2/RES ID1/SDA HSync RED_RTN VSync GREEN_RTN ID3/SCL BLUE_RTN HDBaseT cards Twisted pair card (HDMI extender). See Table 12: HDBaseT (CM-MOD-HDBI10 and CM-MOD-HDBO10) on page 19. The card supports HDTV and is compatible with HDMI 1.4a and HDCP. CM-MOD-HDBI10: This input card supports four HDMI TP input signals.
  • Page 13 Table 6 lists the pin layouts of the RJ45 connectors. You can choose from two different connection standards. The connectors of the same cable should use the same standard. The Cat5e/Cat6 terminations for HDBaseT devices should be a straight thru Note: TIA/EIA T568B standard.
  • Page 14: Connecting With The Rs-232 Communication Port

    Connecting with the RS-232 communication port You can control the switch from the front panel, IR, or RS-232. The pin definitions are listed in the table below. Table 7: RS-232 connection definitions Function Unused Transmit Receive Unused Ground Unused Unused Unused Unused Connecting with a computer...
  • Page 15: System Diagram

    System diagram The following figure shows a typical system setup. Figure 1: System diagram Modular Matrix Switch User Guide...
  • Page 16: Ip And Rs-232 Control Protocol

    IP and RS-232 control protocol Use this command system to operate and control the matrix switch remotely with RS-232 software. Communication protocol: RS-232 communication protocol Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Table 8: RS-232 command types and codes Command Command Code Function...
  • Page 17 PWOFF. Enter Standby mode. All@. Switch on all the outputs. [x]@. Switch on output [x]. HDCPON. Turn on the HDCP output. HDCPOFF. Turn off the HDCP output. HPDNormal Verify the hot-plug of output channels are working normally. HPDBypass Ignore the hot-plug check for the output channels. /V00.
  • Page 18 USER/[Y]/[X]:*****; Custom command for VGA signal cards. Where: [Y] = I/O [X] = port number ***** = User-definable command (e.g., 0623%) AUDIO[X]I[Z]. Select audio source from audio inputs or AV signal inputs. This is only available for input signal cards that provide audio source selection.
  • Page 19: Detailed Examples

    Detailed examples Example 1 Transfer signals from an input channel to all output channels: [x1]All. e.g., “3All.” to transfer signals from the input 3 to all output channels. Example 2 Transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels respectively: All..e.g., The status of matrix switch will be: 1 >...
  • Page 20 Example 8 Inquire the input channel to the output channel [x]: Status[x]. e.g., “Status23.” to inquire the input channel to the output23. Example 10 Inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one: Status. e.g., “Status.” to inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one. Example 11 Save the present operation to the preset command [Y]: Save[Y].
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Table 9: Main unit Control parts Gain 0 dB Bandwidth 6.75 Gbit/s Serial control port Pin configurations RS-232, 9-pin female D 2 = TX connector 3 = RX 5 = GND Installation Rack-mountable Front panel control Buttons Options TCP/IP control by a web-based GUI General Power supplies 100 to 240 VAC,...
  • Page 22: Changeable Cards

    Changeable cards Table 10: HDMI (CM-MOD-HDI10 and CM-MOD-HDO10) Input Output Input 4 HDMI Input 4 HDMI Input connector Female HDMI Input connector Female HDMI Input level T.M.D.S. 2.9 V / 3.3 V Input level T.M.D.S. 2.9 V / 3.3 V Input impedance 75Ω...
  • Page 23 Table 12: HDBaseT (CM-MOD-HDBI10 and CM-MOD-HDBO10) Video Input Video Output Input 4 RJ45, 4IR and RS-232 Output 4 RJ45, 4IR and RS-232 Input connector Female RJ45 Output connector Female RJ45 3.5 mm mini jack for IR 3.5mm mini jack for IR 3 poles captive screw 3 poles captive screw connector for RS-232...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Troubleshooting and maintenance When there is a color loss or no video signal output, the cables may be broken  or are not well connected. When EDID management does not work normally, the HDMI cable may be  broken at the output end. When switching, there is a blank screen on the displayer, the displayer may not ...
  • Page 25: Safety Operation Guide

    Safety operation guide To guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the staff, please follow the procedures listed below. The system must be grounded properly. Do not use two blades plugs. Ensure  the supply voltage is in the correct range of 100 to 240 V and from 50 to 60 Hz. Do not locate the device in a place that is abnormally hot or cold or does not ...
  • Page 26: After-Sales Service

    Warranty information Clare Controls offers a three (3) year limited warranty on original Clare Controls components, from the date of shipment from Clare Controls. To view complete limited warranty details, including limitations and exclusions, www.clarecontrols.com/warranty.

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