12843 Foothill Blvd. Suite C Sylmar, California 91342 V: 818.898.3380 F: 818.898.3360 sales@dnfcontrols.com Model No. SW32PS RS422 PORT SWITCHER User Manual...
GRASS VALLEY 7000 INTERFACE OPTION PESA INTERFACE OPTION SIGMA INTERFACE OPTION COMPUTER INTERFACE PROTOCOL COMMANDS SELF-TEST PROCEDURE KEYBOARD TEST SYSTEM PORT TEST FACTORY TEST ROUTES TEST IN/OUT PORTS TEST RS232 INTERFACE TEST RS422 INTERFACE Page 1 of 24 SW32PS RS422 Port Switcher...
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Error! Bookmark not defined. RS232 SERIAL CONNECTOR GPI CONNECTOR FRONT/REAR PANEL LAYOUT DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY Software Version: Basic Unit GV7000 Option PESA Option Sigma Option Manual Version........…..... 3.7 030804 Document No:........…....SW32PS.doc Page 2 of 24 SW32PS RS422 Port Switcher...
Caution: Do Not Hot Plug the Power Supply (DB9F) ! Installation is complete. NOTE: Words enclosed in brackets, such as [TAKE] indicate buttons on the SW32PS. Buttons shown with a “+” between them, for example [SHIFT] + [TAKE], indicate two keys pressed simultaneously.
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TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM Page 5 of 24 SW32PS RS422 Port Switcher...
Press [TAKE] to route the selected input to the selected destination. The third line of the display will show “PORT(X) Added.” Repeat steps 5-6 to add as many routes to GANG. Press [ESC] when done. Page 6 of 24 SW32PS RS422 Port Switcher...
Turn the Wheel to find the GANG to be disconnected. Press [GANG]. The display will prompt “Disconnect switches?” Press [TAKE] to break all the routes that are part of gang. Press [ESC] to exit. Page 7 of 24 SW32PS RS422 Port Switcher...
If the GV7000 20-TEN SERIM has an RS422 port, connect one end of the 9-pin cable to the SERIM port, connect the other end of the cable to the RS422 port on the back of the SW32PS using turnaround adapter (provided). GV7000...
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Turn the Wheel to select level 1-4. Press [ESC] twice to exit SETUP MENU. Setup is complete. The GV7000 can now control the SW32PS. NOTE: Default settings for communications are: RS422, 34.8, No parity, 8 bits data, 1 stop bit.
PESA INTERFACE OPTION The SW32PS with the Pesa Interface Option makes the SW32PS act as a matrix of a Pesa switcher, which allows control of switching of RS422 signals. INSTALLATION Connect the connector labeled “RS422” on the back of the SW32PS using a 9- pin cable and a supplied turnaround adapter to the COM3/PRC connector on the back of the PESA SYSTEM CONTROLLER.
The display shows current level number. Turn the Wheel to assign level number 1-4. Press [ESC] twice to leave the MENU mode. Setup is complete. The SW32PS now behaves as a level on the SIGMA router. Interface Cable DB9 Male (Sigma Equipment)
COMPUTER INTERFACE PROTOCOL Connection: Connect RS232 COM PORT on computer to the “RS232” labeled port on the rear of the SW32PS. See RS232 SERIAL CONNECTOR pin out diagram below. Communication Format: BAUD: 38400 PARITY: None DATA: 8 Bits START: 1 Bit...
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Response = X+08(total of 8 crosspoints) +05 +00 +00 +03 +00 +02 +02 +00 + CR Preset: Learn Preset Save the current configuration of the SW32PS into one of the available presets. There are 8 presets available, numbered 1 – 8.
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Preset: Restore Preset Copy selected Preset into the current SW32PS configuration. There are 8 presets on the SW32PS numbered 1 – 8. Command: ‘P’ + Preset # + CR Where Preset # = ‘1’ through ‘8’ Response: ‘O’ + ‘K’ + CR Example #1: Restore Preset #1 Command = ‘P’...
The unit will reset upon exit. SYSTEM PORT TEST Plug an RS422 looping plug into RS422 connector on the back of the SW32PS. The display should say: “RS422 port- OK.” The third line of the display should say “422 Transmitter ON.”...
Plug one end of the standard 9-pin cable into RS422 connector on the back of the SW32PS. Plug the other end into PORT1 connector on the back of the SW32PS. Plug the RS422 looping plug into PORT2 connector on the back of the SW32PS.
Connect one end of the standard 9-pin cable to the external control source (your PC). Connect the other end to the RS232 port on the back of the SW32PS. The first line of the display shows: “RS232 Interface Data” Send some data from the PC.
CLEAR ALL MEMORY The display will prompt “Are You Sure?” Press [TAKE] to clear or [ESC] or Turn the Wheel to EXIT. This option will clear the current configuration of the switcher AND PRESETS. Page 18 of 24 SW32PS RS422 Port Switcher...
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RS232 port or 1-10 for 422 port.” If the user selects 0, RS232 port is active and the Port Switcher constantly listens to the commands coming from the PC. If the user selects 1 through 10, the Port Switcher will query every device every frame. Page 19 of 24 SW32PS RS422 Port Switcher...
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Transmit B Transmit A Transmit Common Frame Ground Spare TO DEVICE (depending on set-up) Pin # Frame Ground Receive Common Transmit A Transmit B Receive B Receive A Transmit Common Frame Ground Spare Page 20 of 24 SW32PS RS422 Port Switcher...
11. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF Controls. In order to enforce the rights under this warranty, the customer must first contact DNF’s Customer Support Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and fixing the problem without sending the unit in for repair.
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