Installation; Mounting Options; Connecting Steps - Lightware MX9x9DVI-Plus User Manual

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2. Installation

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I nstallation
The chapter is about the installation of the device and connecting to other
appliances, presenting also the mounting options.

Mounting Options

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Connecting Steps

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MX DVI-Plus Series – User's Manual
2.1. Mounting Options
WARNING! For the correct ventilation and to avoid overheating
ensure enough free space around the appliance. Do not cover the
appliance, let the ventilation holes free and never block or bypass
the fans.
The front rack ears allow to mount the device as a standard rack unit
installation. Use such type (and size) of screw that fits to the rack rails.
The dimensions of the frames can be found in the
Drawings section.
TIPS AND TRICKS: Pay attention to the rear side of the matrix! Let
enough free space to (un)plug the cables!
rack rail
rack shelf mounting ear
rack screw
flat washer
cage nut
threads
(2 or more)
ATTENTION! Fix the frame to the rack rail by applying all mounting
holes. Choose properly sized screws for mounting. Keep minimum
two threads left after the nut screw.
2.2. Connecting Steps
PC
DVI
Mechanical
C C O O N N T T R R O O L L L L O O C C K K
O O U U T T P P U U T T
L L O O C C K K
DVI
DVI monitor
Connect the desired sources to the DVI input ports.
Connect the sink devices to the DVI output ports.
In order to control the matrix via Ethernet, connect the de-
vice directly to a computer by the supplied cross-link cable,
or to a LAN switch/router by a patch cable.
Optionally connect a serial device (e.g. Touch panel) to
the RS-232 port to send commands and control the matrix
remotely.
Connect the power cord to the AC power socket and to the
matrix.
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Laptop
Touch panel
CATx RS-232
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AUTO TAKE PRESET LOAD SAVE PRESET
SOURCES
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DESTINATIONS
16x16 DVI MATRIX ROUTER MX16x16DVI-Plus
POWER
DVI POWER
Projector Power outlet