VXSwitch-32 from their own software, an SDK is also provided. VXSwitch32-V is used with the EMS Vigilant range of multi- screen graphics adapters. In this configuration VXSwitch32-V is connected to the Vigilant via inter-card ribbon cables, enabling the Vigilant video overlay’s to select 1 of 32 possible video...
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Specification: PCI Level 2.2 Compliant (3.3v/5v) Measurements 220mm x 112mm Maximum Input level 2V rms Input Impedance 75ohms or 4.7kohms (Selected by on card jumper links) Crosstalk -80dB at 20kHz 0,002% at 20kHz Gain x1 into 75ohms Power 6.5W +5v at 150mA +12v at 300mA -12v at 180mA Switching Time...
Unpacking Your packing box should contain the following items: • The VXSwitch32-SA or VXSwitch32-V plug-in card. • Multi-way splitter cables. (4 for the VXSwitch32-SA and 2 for the VXSwitch32-V). • VSRC-set ribbon cables (VXSwitch32-V only) • Installation CD-ROM. Notes: All plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in antistatic materials.
Installing the VXSwitch-32 Note: You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation so please ensure you have these to hand before you begin. • Power down your complete system (including peripherals) at the PC and the main power supply. •...
Video Inputs/ The video signals are connected to the VXSwitch-32 using 16- Outputs way splitter cables (provided). The cable consists of 16 BNC sockets connected to a 26-way D plug. The D plug should be connected to the Input sockets on the back panel of the VXSwitch-32 cards.
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Inputs • Links 1 - 8 (J2), Links 9 -16 (J3), Links 17 - 25 (J5), Links 25 - 32 (J6) Selects 75ohm termination for the video inputs. Input link 1, when fitted terminates video input channel 1, Input link 2 provides termination for channel 2 and so on, up to 32 channels.
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how the output links are marked on the VXSwitch32-V card. All VXSwitch32-V cards are shipped with all links fitted. VXSwitch-32 Installing the VXSwitch-32...
Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP can be installed on your system using one of the following methods: • The CD supplied with the VXSwitch-32 card. • The EMS Web Site. From the CD Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive, from either the Run menu option or using Explore to browse the CD, locate the setup program, e.g.
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• Once the download is complete, unzip the file, locate and double click on the VXSwitch setup.exe file and the instal- lation process will commence. • Follow the Installation Wizard instructions as prompted. Note: When the application installs on Windows® 2000, the New Hardware Wizard will run.
Using the Application A simple application program is provided with the VXSwitch-32 which allows the crosspoint switch to be controlled manually. To open the VXSwitch-32 application, select the icon located in start menu group: Start | Program | VXSwitch-32 that was cre- ated during installation, once selected the application window is displayed.
File Menu Open... • Select this option to open a previously saved configuration. Save... Select this option to save any changes to a configuration. This option is only activated if a previously saved configuration has been opened and amended. Save As... Select this option to save a newly created configuration.
Installing VXSwitch32-V with Vigilant Cards The VXSwitch32-V is connected to the Vigilant card via inter- card ribbon cables, (VSRC-set) enabling the Vigilant video overlays to select 1 of 32 possible video sources. The VXSwitch32-V supports up to eight Vigilant-Plus cards Install and configure all Vigilant-Plus cards in the system, care- fully following the iH installation instructions.
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Note: Care should be taken not to twist the ribbon cables. Selecting the VXSwitch32-V If you are installing the VXSwitch32-V to operate in conjunction with the Vigilant card : • Install and configure the Vigilant card(s) as required. • The VXSwitch32-V drivers are installed automatically with the Vigilant.
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by clicking the right mouse button anywhere on the desktop, select properties from the displayed menu and select the Video Overlay tab. Alternatively, go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/ Display and select the Video Overlay tab. The following dialog is displayed: • Use the down arrow to display available Video Switches. •...
EMS offers a reliable and flexible range of frame grabbers, video pro- cessors, cameras and auxiliary products. These can be integrated into various applications such as image analysis, machine vision, robotics, radar, ultrasound, sonar, security/surveillance, video confer- encing, presentation systems and archiving etc...
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