Extron electronics SW2 DP User Manual

Extron electronics SW2 DP User Manual

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DisplayPort Switchers
SW2 DP
DisplayPort Switcher
68-2245-01 Rev. B
10 17

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  • Page 1 User Guide DisplayPort Switchers SW2 DP DisplayPort Switcher 68-2245-01 Rev. B 10 17...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3 ついては、 エクス トロンのウェブサイ ト より 『Extron Safety www.extron.com and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。 Copyright © 2017 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks( ®...
  • Page 4 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. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: •...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel Features ..........4 Loader ............21 Wiring for RS-232 Control ........5 Downloading the SW2 DP Firmware ....22 Connecting to the USB Port ........ 6 Loading the Firmware to the Switcher .... 22 Enabling Auto-input Switching ......8 Mounting the SW2 DP Switcher ......
  • Page 8 Technical Publications Standards and Styles • Contents viii...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    HDCP compliant and supports data rates up to 10.8 Gbps and computer resolutions up to 2560x1600 W 60 Hz. The SW2 DP switcher can be controlled via the front panel or the RS-232 interface. You can select inputs by pressing the front panel buttons, enabling auto-input switching, or entering Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands via RS-232.
  • Page 10: Application Diagram

    Power supply — An external 12 VDC power supply with a 2-pole captive screw connector accepts 100 to 240 VAC. • Rack and furniture mounting — The SW2 DP can be mounted on a rack shelf or under a desk or podium with an optional mounting kit. Application Diagram The following diagram provides an example of how an SW2 DP switcher can be connected.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation This section gives an overview of the steps to install the SW2 DP switcher and detailed instructions for cabling. It also provides a description of the rear panel connectors. The following topics are covered: • Installation Overview Rear Panel Features •...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel Features

    To enable auto-input switching, short pins 4 and 5 of this connector together. In • auto-input switch mode, the switcher automatically switches to the active input (see Enabling Auto-input Switching on page 8). SW2 DP • Installation...
  • Page 13: Wiring For Rs-232 Control

    Ground (G) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) 9-pin HD Connector Computer or Control System RS-232 Port Figure 3. Remote Connector Pin Assignments for RS-232 SW2 DP • Installation...
  • Page 14: Connecting To The Usb Port

    Connecting to the USB Port The mini Type B USB port is located on the SW2 DP front panel. It can be used to configure the switcher via SIS commands as an alternative to the RS-232 connector. To set up a USB connection: Connect a USB A to mini B cable between the USB Config port on the switcher front panel and a USB port on your computer.
  • Page 15 Figure 6. Selecting the Radio Button to Install the USB Driver Automatically Your computer locates the driver needed for it to communicate with the SW2 DP via the USB port and loads it to its hard drive. When the Completed screen appears, click to close the wizard.
  • Page 16: Enabling Auto-Input Switching

    Enabling Auto-input Switching You can set up the SW2 DP to automatically select the active connected input based on the active Main Link signal. If both inputs are active, input 1 is selected. When auto-input switching is in effect, the green Auto Switch LED on the front panel lights and the front panel input selection buttons are disabled.
  • Page 17: Wiring The Displayport Connectors

    The DisplayPort connectors support data rates of either 1.62 Gbps (reduced bit rate) or 2.7 Gbps (high bit rate), using either one, two, or four lanes. The SW2 DP supports mini DisplayPort through the use of the appropriate adapters and cables (not provided). The SW2 DP supports resolutions up to 2560x1600.
  • Page 18: Wiring The Power Connector (Optional)

    A 12 VDC, 1 A desktop power supply with a 2-pole captive screw connector attached is provided with the SW2 DP. Should it become necessary to attach a 2-pole captive screw connector to your Extron power supply, follow these instructions: WARNING: •...
  • Page 19 Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector. Figure 8 shows how to wire the connector. 7/8” (22 mm) Heat 1/8” Shrink (3 mm) 3/16” Tie Wrap (5 mm) Max. Captive Screw Connector Figure 8. Power Connector Wiring SW2 DP • Installation...
  • Page 20: Front Panel Features

    Input selection buttons and LEDs — Press these buttons to select input 1 or 2. The LED at the right of each button lights when the SW2 DP has power and the corresponding input is selected. The input buttons are disabled if auto-input switching is in effect; however, the LEDs •...
  • Page 21: Operations

    Operations Powering On the Switcher Follow these steps to power on the SW2 DP: Connect all input devices and the output to the switcher rear panel connectors (see Rear Panel Features on page 4 for information on the rear panel connections).
  • Page 22: Enabling Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)

    Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) commands on page 19). Resetting The following types of reset are available for the SW2 DP: Factory settings To reset the switcher to its original factory settings: Disconnect power from the unit if it is connected.
  • Page 23: Edid Minder

    EDID Minder The SW2 DP switchers utilize the EDID Minder, which maintains EDID communication to all connected source devices, whether or not the source is selected. EDID information consists of the display resolution, refresh rate, data rate, supported audio formats, and other features.
  • Page 24 Store button pressed currently connected display is being recorded. Stored (down) Green An EDID other than the default has been stored. Default (up) The factory default EDID of 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz with 2-channel audio is in effect. SW2 DP • Operation...
  • Page 25: Remote Configuration And Control

    Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader Using SIS Commands The SW2 DP can be remotely set up and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) that is attached to the rear panel Remote port. Extron Simple...
  • Page 26: Error Responses

    = Native resolution and refresh rate, translated from hexadecimal = Current EDID information in hex (256 bytes) = SW2 DP firmware version, expressed to the second decimal place X& = Unit name. Consists of a text string of up to 24 characters, which can be letters (a-z), numerals (0-9), or hyphens (–).
  • Page 27: Command And Response Table For Sis Commands

    Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) Enable and disable lock mode X@ ] 1 = lock front panel 0 = unlock front panel (default) View lockout status X@ ] Show lock mode on/off status. SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 28 EDID is reset to 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Upload Firmware Upload firmware Upload a new firmware version from ...go Upload the computer. Upl appears after the upload is complete. SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 29: Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader

    Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader Updates to the SW2 DP firmware are made available periodically via the Extron website. You can find out what version of firmware is currently loaded on your switcher by entering the command via the RS-232 interface (see...
  • Page 30: Downloading The Sw2 Dp Firmware

    If you have not already done so, download and install the Firmware Loader executable Downloading and Installing Firmware Loader installer file to your computer (see the previous page). If necessary, download the latest SW2 DP firmware version and install it on your computer (see Downloading the SW2 DP Firmware).
  • Page 31 Make sure that it is selected. Devices Click . If the connection is successful, appears in green in the Connect section, followed by a green check mark (see figure 17 Connected Device page 25). SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 32 Les fichiers firmware valides doivent contenir l’extension fichier S19. Un fichier avec n’importe quelle autre extension n’est pas une mise à jour de firmware pour cet appareil et l’appareil pourrait arrêter de fonctionner. SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 33 NOTES: • The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the SW2 DP. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the switcher reverts to the factory version. • When downloaded from the Extron website, by default the firmware is placed in...
  • Page 34 Firmware Loader and the window closes. Add Device If you will be uploading the firmware to multiple SW2 DP switchers that are connected to your computer, do the following: Click . Your first device is added to the panel of the...
  • Page 35 , the Remaining Time 00.00.00 Progress column shows , and is displayed above the progress bar and 100% Completed in the field. Close the window. Status Firmware Loader Figure 20. Firmware Upload Complete SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 36: Mounting The Sw2 Dp Switcher

    Reference Information Mounting the SW2 DP Switcher The SW2 DP switcher can be set on a table, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk, podium, or table. Tabletop Use Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included with the SW2 DP. For tabletop use, attach one foot at each corner on the bottom of the unit, and place the switcher where desired.
  • Page 37: Back Of The Rack Mounting

    Rack Shelf Back of the rack mounting The SW2 DP can also be mounted vertically to the front or rear rack supports, using the optional MBB 100 Back of the Rack Mounting Kit as follows: If rubber feet were previously attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them.
  • Page 38: Furniture Mounting

    Mounting an SW2 DP to a Back of the Rack Support Furniture Mounting To mount an SW2 DP switcher under a desk, table, or podium, use the optional MBU 123 Mini Under-Desk Mounting Kit as follows: If rubber feet were previously attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them.
  • Page 39 Align the centers of the slots in the brackets with the mounting screws and place the unit against the surface, with the screw heads through the bracket slots. Slide the unit slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to secure it in place. SW2 DP • Reference Information...
  • Page 40: Extron Warranty

    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.

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