Main Unit Linking; Parallel Link System Example - FOR-A MFR-1616 Operation Manuals

3-2. Main Unit Linking

The Main Unit Link feature allows you to control multiple main units at the same time.
Two types of system configurations are available:
Parallel Link:
Expanded Matrix:
Note that each Expanded Matrix system requires specific BNC connections. IP port and SNMP
settings should be performed on each main unit. After these settings are completed, all linked
main units are set and controlled together on the main unit that is specified as Master.
 Main Unit Link systems are set and controlled through a specified master unit.
 Up to 8 main units can be linked within a system.
 MFR-8000 / 5000 / 3000 and other MFR main units (MFR-3232 / 3232RPS / 3216 /
3216RPS / 1616 / 1616R / 1616A) cannot be linked to each other.
 Only SDI signals can be routed in Expanded Matrix systems. (MFR-1616A units,
therefore, cannot be linked in an Expanded Matrix system.)
 All main units in a link system must be linked together and independent units
cannot exist in the system.
 Refer to Firmware / Software Versions and Supported Hardware / Features (p. 3)
for details on the supported version.

3-2-1. Parallel Link System Example

The system example below shows video and audio links using a Parallel Link system
composed of MFR-1616 and MFR-1616A units.
BB
MFR-xxRU
Ethernet Hub (MFR-LAN)
Controls several main units at the same time.
Creates an expanded virtual matrix by linking main units.
Main Unit Link Specifications
REF IN
MFR-LAN
192.168.1.10
REF IN
MFR-LAN
192.168.1.13
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MFR-1616
(Master)
PC-LAN
MFR-1616A
PC-LAN
MFR Web-based
Control
PC
Ethernet Hub (PC-LAN)
192.168.1.12
192.168.1.15