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Fiber Matrix 6400
Configurable Fiber Optic Digital Matrix Switcher
68-1371-01 Rev. B
06 08

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  • Page 1 Fiber Matrix 6400 Configurable Fiber Optic Digital Matrix Switcher 68-1371-01 Rev. B 06 08...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction About this Manual ... 1-2 About the Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Fiber cable transmission modes Definitions ... 1-4 Features ... 1-4 Chapter Two • Installation Setup/Installation Checklist Get ready ... 2-2 Configure the Fiber Matrix Perform physical installation Ancillary operations ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents, cont’d I/O grouping ... 3-17 Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs ... 3-19 Using presets ... 3-21 Example 6: Saving a preset ... 3-21 Example 7: Recalling a preset ... 3-22 Muting and unmuting outputs Example 9: Muting and unmuting an output... 3-24 Locking out the front panel (Executive mode) Performing a system reset from the front panel Background illumination...
  • Page 7 Chapter Five • Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the software Software operation via Ethernet Using the Matrix Switcher Control software IP Settings/Options window Matrix IP Address field ... 5-8 Extron Name/Descriptor field ... 5-9 Gateway IP Address field ... 5-9 Subnet Mask field ...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter Six • HTML Operation Opening the Switcher’s Embedded Web Pages System Status Page ... 6-3 Input Link page ... 6-4 System Settings Page IP Settings fields ... 6-5 Unit Name field ... 6-5 DHCP radio buttons ... 6-5 IP Address field ...
  • Page 9 Appendix A • Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link ... A-2 Ethernet connection ... A-2 Default IP address ... A-2 Pinging to determine Extron IP address... A-3 Pinging to determine Web IP address ... A-3 Connecting as a Telnet client Telnet tips ... A-4 Open ...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents, cont’d Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Chapter One • Introduction

    Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Definitions Features...
  • Page 12 Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix switcher with user-replaceable singlemode fiber optic I/O boards, multimode fiber optic I/O boards, and SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards. N The multimode and singlemode fiber optic I/O boards are physically and functionally identical, with the exception of the effective range of transmission.

  • Page 13: Fiber Cable Transmission Modes

    N Compatible optical signals are digital signals from 270 Mbs through 4.25 Gbps that are sent and received via fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP) modules. The Fiber Matrix 6400 supports all compatible optical signals, whether transmitted or received by an Extron FOX system component or not. N The FOX 500 transmitter-to receiver communications, including the serial link, occupy one matrix switcher input and output.

  • Page 14: Definitions

    Introduction, cont’d Definitions The following terms, which apply to all Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this manual: Tie — An input-to-output connection. Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.) Configuration —...
  • Page 15 Rooming — The switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specific “rooms”, allowing them to have their own presets. Operational reliability — The Fiber Matrix 6400 can support round-the-clock operation in mission-critical applications, using a combination of hot-swappable components and redundant power supplies.
  • Page 16 Introduction, cont’d Upgradeable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operation can be upgraded in the field via RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet, without taking the switcher out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, and can be installed using the Windows-based control/configuration program or the built-in HTML pages.

  • Page 17: Chapter Two • Installation

    Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Chapter Two Installation Setup/Installation Checklist Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Cabling and Features Front Panel Configuration Port...

  • Page 18: Get Ready

    Installation Setup/Installation Checklist Get ready Familiarize yourself with the Fiber Matrix switchers. Obtain IP setting information for the Fiber Matrix from the local network administrator. Read Appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”. Configure the Fiber Matrix Install the desired I/O boards (page 7-4). Perform physical installation If desired, create (page 5-24) and replace button labels (page 7-6).

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Cabling And Features

    Rear Panel Cabling and Features The Fiber Matrix 6400 fiber optic I/O boards output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the •...

  • Page 20: I/O Boards

    Installation, cont’d I/O boards See figure 2-2. Each I/O board is identified by the input and output numbers supported by the board position (1 - 8, 9 - 16, and so on). The transceiver modules on fiber optic I/O boards and the BNC connectors on SDI/HD-SDI boards are identified as A through H. RESET I#26 I#25...
  • Page 21 Fiber optic connectors and LEDs — This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.

  • Page 22: Reset Button And Led

    Installation, cont’d Reset button and LED Reset button — The Reset button initiates four levels of reset of the matrix switcher. For four different reset levels, press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher.

  • Page 23: Rj-45 Connector Wiring

    RJ-45 connector wiring The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure 2-4). • Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the Fiber Matrix switcher •...

  • Page 24: Remote Port

    Installation, cont’d Remote port Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (figure 2-5). Figure 2-5 — Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector See chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, for definitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to control the switcher via this connector) and chapter 5, “Matrix Software”, for details on how to install and use the control/...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Configuration Port

    Front Panel Configuration Port CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW POWER SUPPLY CONFIG REDUNDANT FIBER MATRIX 6400 FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER Figure 2-6 — Front panel configuration port Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote port, but it is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled.
  • Page 26 Installation, cont’d This port is RS-232 only, with its default protocols as follows: • 9600 baud • 1 stop bit N The maximum distances from the matrix switcher to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the switcher and the controlling device) all affect transmission distance.

  • Page 27: Chapter Three • Operation

    Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Rear Panel Power Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets...
  • Page 28 Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons are grouped on the right side of the panel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48...

  • Page 29: Input And Output Buttons

    Input and output buttons Primary functions Action: Indications: Secondary functions I/O Grouping Action 1: Input 1 and Output 1: Select I/O Group mode. Action 2/ indication: Presets Action/ indication: Output mutes Action/ indication: Port Action/ configuration indication: Background Action: Input 1 and Input 2: illumination Toggle between background illumination or buttons unlit.

  • Page 30: Control Buttons

    Operation, cont’d Output buttons — The output buttons have two primary functions (•) and four secondary functions (❏): • Select output(s). • Identify the selected output(s). (Output 1 only) With the Input 1 button, select I/O Group mode. ❏ See “I/O grouping” on page 3-17. Select a preset.
  • Page 31 In the I/O Group mode, select group 1 and indicate its selection. ❏ See “I/O grouping” on page 3-17. With the Preset, View, and Esc buttons, select Serial Port Selection and ❏ Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate”...

  • Page 32: Power Indicators

    Operation, cont’d Esc button — The Esc button has two primary functions (•) and four secondary functions (❏): • Cancel operations or selections in progress and reset the front panel button indicators. N The Esc button does not reset the current configuration or any presets. •...

  • Page 33: Rear Panel Power Indicators

    Rear Panel Power Indicators The two power supply modules (primary power supply and redundant power supply, figure 3-3) each have a 2-color LED. REDUNDANT 100-240V 50/60Hz 2A MAX. PRIMARY 100-240V 50/60Hz ANAHEIM, CA 2A MAX. Figure 3-3 — Rear panel power supply indicators Primary and Redundant Power Supply LEDs —...

  • Page 34: Definitions

    Operation, cont’d Definitions The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this manual: Tie — An input-to-output connection. Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.) Configuration —...

  • Page 35: Creating A Configuration

    Creating a configuration The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons. Change the current configuration as follows: Press the Esc button to clear any front panel button indications that may be lit. Select the desired input and output(s) by pressing the input and output buttons.

  • Page 36: Example 1: Creating A Set Of Ties

    Operation, cont’d Example 1: Creating a set of ties In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

  • Page 37: Example 2: Adding A Tie To A Set Of Ties

    The current configuration is now input 5 tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8. Input 5 tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8 Input Output Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of ties In the following example, a new tie is added to the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.
  • Page 38 Operation, cont’d Select the output: Press and release the output 1 button. Press and release the Output 1 button. The button blinks green to indicate that the selected input will be tied to this output. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button.

  • Page 39: Example 3: Removing A Tie From A Set Of Ties

    Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of ties In the following example, an existing tie is removed from the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

  • Page 40: Viewing A Configuration

    Operation, cont’d Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. ENTER The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination. The current configuration is now input 5 tied to output 1, output 3, and output 8. Input 5 video tied to outputs 1, 3, and 8 Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons.

  • Page 41: Example 4: Viewing Ties

    Select the desired input or output(s) whose ties you wish to view by pressing the input and output buttons. When you enter View-only mode, the output buttons light for all outputs N • without ties. Likewise, when you press an output button for which there are no ties, the output buttons light for all outputs without ties.
  • Page 42 Operation, cont’d Select an input: Press and release the input 5 button. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 Green 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated.

  • Page 43: I/O Grouping

    I/O grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls of the matrix into up to four smaller functional sub-switchers (figure 3-4) and limit tie creation from the front panel only. Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group.
  • Page 44 Operation, cont’d Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include: • Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format from being inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format • Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms •...

  • Page 45: Example 5: Grouping Inputs And Outputs

    Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
  • Page 46 Operation, cont’d Assign inputs and outputs: Press and release the input 1 through 4 and output 1 through 4 buttons. Press and release the Input 1 through Input 4 buttons. The selected buttons light. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 Press and release the Output 1 through Output 4 buttons.

  • Page 47: Using Presets

    Using presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 64 preset memory addresses. Presets can be saved and recalled from the front panel. The preset locations are assigned to input buttons 1 through 64. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.

  • Page 48: Example 7: Recalling A Preset

    Operation, cont’d Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. The current configuration is now stored in the selected memory location. Press the Enter button to save the preset. C O N T R O L ENTER PRESET The Enter and Preset buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

  • Page 49: Muting And Unmuting Outputs

    Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. The configuration stored in the selected memory location is now the current configuration and can be viewed in the View-only mode (see example 4). Press the Enter button to recall the preset. C O N T R O L ENTER PRESET...

  • Page 50: Example 9: Muting And Unmuting An Output

    Operation, cont’d Example 9: Muting and unmuting an output In the following example, several switcher outputs are muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.

  • Page 51: Locking Out The Front Panel (Executive Mode)

    Unmute the outputs: One at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 buttons for approximately 2 seconds until each button lights steadily. The output 3 and output 4 signals are unmuted. Unmute outputs one at a time. Press and hold the Output 3 button.

  • Page 52: Performing A System Reset From The Front Panel

    Operation, cont’d Performing a system reset from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to the “Programmer’s Guide”). A system reset clears all ties and presets, all output mutes, and resets all I/O grouping. Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the View button and Esc button while you apply AC power to the switcher.

  • Page 53: Selecting The Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol And Baud Rate

    Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate The switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates. The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel. View and configure the switcher’s serial communications settings as follows: Select Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode: Simultaneously press and hold all Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc).

  • Page 54: Rear Panel Operations

    Operation, cont’d Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of resets (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product). The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to access it. See the following table for a summary of the modes.

  • Page 55: Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, And 5)

    Performing soft system resets (resets 3, 4, and 5) Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: Use an Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the rear panel Reset LED and the front panel View and Esc buttons blink once (events reset), twice (system reset), or three times (absolute reset).

  • Page 56: Performing A Hard Reset (Reset 1)

    Operation, cont’d Performing a hard reset (reset 1) The hard reset function restores the switcher to the base firmware that it was shipped with. After a hard reset, events do not automatically start, but user settings and files are restored. Perform a hard reset as follows: N The hard reset restores the factory-installed firmware.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The switcher is receiving power if one of the front panel Power Supply LEDs is lit green. Check to see if one or more outputs are muted.

  • Page 58: Configuration Worksheets

    Operation, cont’d Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-39 and use one for each preset configuration. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs.
  • Page 59 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation 3-33...

  • Page 60: Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration

    Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-6 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Solid lines shows video ties and dashed lines show the audio ties. In this example: •...
  • Page 61 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation 3-35...

  • Page 62: Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration

    Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 3: Test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-7 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12) and to the various wall boxes.
  • Page 63 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation 3-37...
  • Page 64 Operation, cont’d 3-38 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 65 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation 3-39...
  • Page 66 Operation, cont’d 3-40 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 67: Serial Ports

    Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports Ethernet Port Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Tables Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Command/Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands Special Characters...

  • Page 68: Rear Panel Remote Port

    Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial control of the switcher possible. The serial ports are: •...

  • Page 69: Front Panel Configuration Port

    Front panel Configuration port N This port is hardwired for RS-232 only. N This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port’s protocol. This front panel port’s protocol can be changed via an SIS command only.

  • Page 70: Ethernet (Lan) Port

    Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Ethernet (LAN) Port The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communications between the switcher and the controlling device is via telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The TCP port can be changed if necessary, via SIS.

  • Page 71: Default Ip Addresses

    Default IP addresses To access the Fiber Matrix switcher via the LAN port, you need the Extron IP address, and may need the subnet mask and the gateway address. If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, you can determine the actual numeric IP address using the ping (ICMP) utility (see appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”, for more details).

  • Page 72: Using Verbose Mode

    Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Using Verbose Mode Telnet connections to a Fiber Matrix switcher can be used to monitor for changes that occur on the switcher, such as front panel operations and SIS commands from other telnet sockets or a serial port. For a telnet session to receive change notices from the switcher, the telnet session must be in verbose mode 3.

  • Page 73: Switcher Error Responses

    Vmtnn*x The switcher initiates the Vmt message when a channel output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel. nn is the output number and x is the mute status: 1 = on, 0 = off. Exen The switcher initiates the Exe message when executive mode is toggled on or off from the front panel.

  • Page 74: Symbol Definitions

    Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Symbol definitions = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) • = Space character = Escape key (hex 1B)) = Input number = Input number (for tie) = Output number = Mute = Output re-clocking rate = Group # (for I/O grouping)

  • Page 75: Command/Response Table For Sis Commands

    Command/response table for SIS Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Create ties • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$. • The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously. •...
  • Page 76 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Output re-clocking Set output re-clocker Example: 8*07= Read re-clocker status I/O Grouping N The group that is assigned in each of the following I/O grouping commands ( Write input grouping Example (16 x 16 matrix): 40133000044...4I...
  • Page 77 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Save, recall, and directly write presets • If you try to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11. • If a room is not defined (does not exist in the switcher), the matrix switcher responds with the error code E21. •...
  • Page 78 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Save, recall, and directly write presets (continued) Read room outputs Example: X( . Recall room preset Directly write a room preset Example: +7*3P12*7&11*5&4*5%6*6! View ties, mutes, and presets View output tie &...
  • Page 79 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) View ties, mutes, and presets (continued) EX& View global preset configuration Command description: preset # ( Response description: input # ( Example (8 x 8 matrix): 23*1*1VC Each position shown in the response is an output: left = output 1, right = output 16. (Outputs 9 through 16 are not present on this Fiber Matrix.) The number in each position is the input tied to that output.
  • Page 80 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Names EX& , X1) Write global preset name Example: 1,Security 1NG EX& Read global preset name Example: EX* , X1) Write room name Example: Classrm 1NR Read room name Write room preset name Example:...
  • Page 81 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Resets Reset global presets and names EX& Reset one global preset Reset all mutes Reset room map Reset individual room Reset individual room preset Reset flash ZFFF Reset whole switcher ZXXX (Mode 5 reset) Absolute reset...
  • Page 82 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Information requests (continued) Query controller firmware version (verbose) Response description: Ethernet protocol firmware version-controller firmware version-updated firmware version Example: Description 1.23-1.00(1.68-FOMX Series -Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT)-1.00*(1.06-FOMX Series -Mon, 17 Mar 2007 16:39:21 GMT) Ethernet protocol Fiber Matrix firmware version firmware...

  • Page 83: Command/Response Table For Ip-Specific Sis Commands

    Command/Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands Symbol definitions = Matrix name N The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?. = Default name = Time and date (for set) = Time and date (for read)

  • Page 84: Command/Response Table For Ip-Specific Sis Commands

    Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for IP-Specific SIS commands Command ASCII command (host to switcher) IP setup commands EX3) Set matrix name Read matrix name Reset matrix name to •CN factory default EX3@ Set time and date Read time and date EX3$ Set GMT offset Example:...

  • Page 85: Special Characters

    Command/response table for IP-Specific SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) IP setup commands (continued) EX4#X4! , X4$ , X4% Set e-mail events for recipient Example: EX4#X4! , X4$ Read e-mail events for recipients EX4^ Set DHCP on or off Read DHCP on/off status EX4&...
  • Page 86 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d 4-20 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Matrix Switchers Control Program

    Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button Label Generator Program...

  • Page 88: Installing The Software

    Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the Ethernet LAN port or either serial port to provide an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

  • Page 89: Software Operation Via Ethernet

    Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_ Switchers directory, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers”: • MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program •...

  • Page 90: Using The Matrix Switcher Control Software

    Matrix Software, cont’d Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, ”Operation”) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). The Matrix Switcher Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program, itself.
  • Page 91 If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window appears (figure 5-4). Figure 5-4 — Address and password entry Examine the Matrix IP Address field in the IP Connection window. The field displays the last Extron IP address entered. If the IP address is correct, proceed to step 3b.
  • Page 92 Matrix Software, cont’d Figure 5-5 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (blank) Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Matrix Software...
  • Page 93 Figure 5-6 — Sample program window (complete) • To create a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. To remove a tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can. •...

  • Page 94: Ip Settings/Options Window

    Matrix Software, cont’d IP Settings/Options window The IP Settings/Options window (figure 5-7), accessible via the Tools menu, provides a location for viewing and, if connected via either serial port or if logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface.

  • Page 95: Extron Name/Descriptor Field

    N Editing the Extron IP address while connected via the Ethernet port can immediately disconnect the user from the matrix switcher. Extron recommends editing this field using the RS-232/RS-422 link and protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an administrator’s password to qualified and knowledgeable personnel only.

  • Page 96: Subnet Mask Field

    Matrix Software, cont’d Subnet Mask field The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the matrix switcher is on the same subnet as the controlling PC or the mail server when you are subnetting. For more information, see “Subnetting — A Primer”, in Appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”.

  • Page 97: Sync Time To Pc Button

    Sync Time to PC button Clicking the mouse on the Sync Time to PC button causes the computer you are operating to send its internal time to the switcher in a set time command. GMT (offset) field The GMT field displays the amount of time, in hours and minutes, that the local time varies from the GMT international time reference.

  • Page 98: Mail Server Ip Address Field

    Matrix Software, cont’d Mail Server IP Address field The Mail Server IP Address field displays the IP address of the mail server that handles the e-mail for the facility in which the matrix switcher is installed. Standard IP protocol rules apply to the Mail Server IP address. Edit this field as follows: Click in the mail server IP address field.

  • Page 99: E-Mail Addressee Fields

    E-mail Addressee fields The eight E-mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the matrix switcher e-mails notification of its failure and repair status. The following figure shows a typical e-mail from the switcher.

  • Page 100: Updating Firmware

    Matrix Software, cont’d Updating firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher’s control board without taking the switcher out of service. Update the switcher firmware as follows: Visit the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, click the Download tab, and then click the Firmware link (figure 5-8).
  • Page 101 Figure 5-9 — Downloading firmware upgrade files Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Matrix Software NOTE This sequence is shown for example only. For the Fiber Matrix 6400, the firmware file selected and shown is “Fiber Matrix 6400”. Folder where firmware is installed.

  • Page 102: Ethernet-Connected Firmware Upload

    Matrix Software, cont’d Connect a Windows-based computer to either switcher serial port or the switcher LAN port. See chapter 2, “Installation”, for more details. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher. See “Using the Matrix Switcher Control software” in this chapter, steps 1 through 4, starting on page 5-4.

  • Page 103: Serial-Port-Connected Firmware Upload

    Serial-port-connected firmware upload Figure 5-11 — Firmware loading Click Browse. The open file window appears. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file and click Open. The Firmware Loader window returns to the top. N Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19”.
  • Page 104 Matrix Software, cont’d Click Upload. The File Loader advises you that using the Ethernet (LAN) port is preferred over using either serial port (figure 5-12). To quit the firmware upload and start over using the LAN port, click the Cancel button and return to step 3. Use the LAN port connection in step 3. To continue the firmware upload using either serial port connection, click the OK button.

  • Page 105: Uploading Html Files

    Uploading HTML files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (figure 5-13), accessible via the Tools menu, provides a way to view the contents of the switcher’s file system and upload custom HTML pages to the switcher.

  • Page 106: Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, And Trash Can

    Matrix Software, cont’d Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash can The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the Matrix Switchers Control Program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for Fiber Matrix switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software.

  • Page 107: Tools Menu

    Tools menu Assign Device Icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit Device Palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics.
  • Page 108 Matrix Software, cont’d Physical Switcher Layout — Calls the Fiber Matrix 6400 Physical Configuration window (figure 5-15), which displays the I/O board type installed in each slot. The Channels field can be helpful in identifying a specific input or output. In figure 5-15, for example, input 49 is identified as slot 7, input transceiver 1 (7i01).

  • Page 109: Preferences Menu

    Preferences menu Immediate Changes — Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately. Hold/verify Changes — Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Changes – Take button is pressed. Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines (below). Ties as Crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs (figure 5-16). Ties that have been made are indicated as amber or green boxes.

  • Page 110: Using Emulation Mode

    Matrix Software, cont’d Using Emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer. To use Emulation mode, do the following: Double-click the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder. Choose Emulate, and click OK.

  • Page 111: Using The Button-Label Generator Software

    N The Button Label Generator software is also included on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM that accompanied the switcher. By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ButtonLabelGenerator directory and places the Button Label Generator icon into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”. Using the Button-Label Generator software To run the Button-Label Generator program, click Start >...
  • Page 112 Matrix Software, cont’d 5-26 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Matrix Software...

  • Page 113: System Status Page

    Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Chapter Six HTML Operation Opening the Switcher’s Embedded Web Pages System Status Page System Settings Page File Management Page Special Characters...

  • Page 114: Opening The Switcher's Embedded Web Pages

    HTML Operation The switcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as Microsoft The browser’s display of the switcher’s status or operation has the appearance of web pages. This chapter describes the factory-installed HTML pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten.
  • Page 115 The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly: Does the address include a specific file name, such as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so, the switcher downloads that HTML page. Is there a file in the switcher’s memory that is named “index.html”? If so, the switcher downloads “index.html”...

  • Page 116: Input Link Page

    HTML Operation, cont’d Input Link page You can view the status of each I/O board slot on the Input Link page (figure 6-3). Click the Input Link link to the left of the Status page to download the Input Link page.

  • Page 117: System Settings Page

    System Settings Page The Fiber Matrix switcher downloads the System Settings page (figure 6-4) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. You can access the Email Settings and Passwords pages by clicking the appropriate link.

  • Page 118: Ip Address Field

    HTML Operation, cont’d IP Address field The IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected switcher. This value is encoded in the switcher’s flash memory. Standard IP protocol consists of addresses comprised of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields, properly called octets, separated by dots (periods).
  • Page 119 Change the date and time settings as follows: Click the desired variable’s drop box. The adjustable variables are month, day, year, hours, minutes, AM/PM, and (time) zone. A drop-down scroll box appears (the year drop box is selected in figure 6-5). Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up button until the desired variable is visible.

  • Page 120: Passwords Page

    HTML Operation, cont’d Passwords page Access the Passwords page (figure 6-6) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. Select System Settings Refresh Select Email Settings Select Firmware Upgrade Figure 6-6 — Passwords page The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user passwords.

  • Page 121: Email Settings Page

    Email Settings page Reach the Email Settings page (figure 6-7) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Settings page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the switcher’s e-mail notification capabilities. For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notification settings, click the Edit button to make the fields available for editing.

  • Page 122: Email Address Fields

    HTML Operation, cont’d N The following characters are invalid in a domain name: {space} @ + ~ , = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?. Email Address fields The eight Email Address fields identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the Fiber Matrix switcher e-mails notification of its failure and repair status.
  • Page 123 Visit the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, select the Fiber Matrix 6400 product category, select the latest the switcher, and download the file firmware file. Run the executable (*.exe) file to decompress the firmware file. Connect the PC to the Fiber Matrix switcher via the switcher’s LAN port. Access the Fiber Matrix switcher using HTML pages.

  • Page 124: File Management Page

    HTML Operation, cont’d File Management Page To delete files such as HTML pages from the switcher or to upload your own files to the switcher, click the File Management tab. The switcher downloads the File Management HTML page (figure 6-10). Figure 6-10 —...

  • Page 125: Removing And Installing The I/O Board Or Blank Panel

    Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Chapter Seven Maintenance and Modifications Removing and Installing the I/O Board or Blank Panel Removing and Installing the Power Supply Module Removing and Installing Button Labels...
  • Page 126 Maintenance and Modifications Removing and Installing the I/O Board or Blank Panel N As factory configured, the fiber optic I/O boards are configured as either 100 percent singlemode or 100 percent multimode, but you can remove a fiber optic transceiver module (one input and one output) of one transmission mode and replace it with a block of the other transmission mode.

  • Page 127: Removing The I/O Board Or Blank Panel

    On the SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards, inputs and outputs are grouped separately, with inputs A through H on the left and outputs A through H on the right. Removing the I/O board or blank panel Remove an I/O board or blank panel as follows: N The I/O boards are hot-swappable.

  • Page 128: Installing The I/O Board Or Blank Panel

    Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Installing the I/O board or blank panel N The I/O boards are hot-swappable. You do not need to power down the switcher to install an I/O board. Install an I/O board or blank panel as follows: For an I/O board, orient the board to be installed so that transceiver module A (fiber board) or input BNC A (SDI/HD-SDI board) is on the left and transceiver module or output BNC H is on the right...

  • Page 129: Installing The Power Supply Module

    E IM Figure 7-3 — Power supply replacement Installing the power supply module N The power supply modules are hot-swappable. You do not need to power down the switcher to install a power supply. Install a power supply module as follows: Orient the power supply module to be installed with the LED to the right.

  • Page 130: Removing And Installing Button Labels

    Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Removing and Installing Button Labels Page 7-7 provides strips of blank button labels. If desired, copy them or cut them out, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in the switcher’s input or output buttons’ windows. You can also create labels using the Button-Label Generator software (see chapter 5, “Matrix Software”).
  • Page 131 Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Maintenance and Modifications...
  • Page 132 Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Maintenance and Modifications...

  • Page 133: Appendix A • Ethernet Connection

    Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher A ppendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Subnetting — A Primer...

  • Page 134: Ethernet Connection

    Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the Fiber Matrix switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN. Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure A-1).

  • Page 135: Pinging To Determine Extron Ip Address

    Pinging to determine Extron IP address The Ping utility is available at the DOS prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the Fiber Matrix switcher. Ping can also be used to determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web address.

  • Page 136: Telnet Tips

    Ethernet Connection, cont’d At the DOS prompt, type telnet and then press a display similar to as shown below. Microsoft (R) windows 2000 (TM) Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Welcome to Microsoft Telnet Client Telnet Client Build 5.00.99203.1 Escape Character is 'CTRL+]' Microsoft Telnet>...

  • Page 137: Local Echo

    Local echo Once connected to the Fiber Matrix switcher, by default, Telnet does not display your keystrokes on the screen. SIS commands are typed in blindly and only the SIS responses are displayed on the screen. To command Telnet to show keystrokes, at the Telnet prompt, type set local_echo and then press the connection to the switcher.

  • Page 138: Subnetting - A Primer

    Ethernet Connection, cont’d Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However, some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a subset of a network — a set of IP devices that have portions of their IP addresses in common) is necessary in order to understand the interaction of the Fiber Matrix switcher and the mail server gateway.

  • Page 139: Determining Whether Devices Are On The Same Subnet

    Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet, the local device’s IP address is compared to the remote device’s IP address (below). Each address’s octets are compared or not compared, depending on the value in the related subnet mask octet. •...
  • Page 140 Ethernet Connection, cont’d Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Ethernet Connection...

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher Appendix B Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories...

  • Page 142: Appendix B • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories

    Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications The Fiber Matrix 6400 fiber optic I/O boards are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA 21, CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11. Optical specifications Number/type ... 8 single mode or 8 multimode fiber optic inputs and outputs per I/O card Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data.
  • Page 143 Digital video — 3G HD-SDI I/O board (multi-rate SDI) Routing ... 8 x 8 matrix per I/O card, up to 64 x 64 Gain ... Unity Maximum data rate... 2.97 Gbps Data types ... 8 or 10 bit Operation standards ... SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 424M, ITU-RBT.601, ITU-RBT.1120 Digital video input —...
  • Page 144 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Default settings ... Link speed and duplex level = autodetected IP address = 192.168.254.254 Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0 Gateway = 0.0.0.0 DHCP = off Web server ... Up to 200 simultaneous sessions 3 MB nonvolatile user memory Program control ...

  • Page 145: Part Numbers And Accessories

    Part Numbers and Accessories Fiber Matrix switcher part numbers The Fiber Matrix is custom-built to your requirements. You will need to specify the the number, type, and transmission mode (for fiber optic boards) of I/O boards desired when you order a unit. The following part numbers apply: Matrix switcher part numbers Fiber Matrix enclosure Singlemode fiber optic 8x8 I/O board...

  • Page 146: Accessories

    Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Accessories These items can be ordered separately: Accessory MKP 1000 remote keypad Black White RAL9010 white WT (water-tight), black WT (water-tight), white MCP 1000M (master) MKP 2000 X-X remote control panel Black White RAL9010 white MKP 3000 Black White...
  • Page 147 Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:...
  • Page 148 Extron Electronics, USA 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 800.633.9876 714.491.1500 FAX 714.491.1517 www.extron.com Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Europe 135 Joo Seng Rd. #04-01 Beeldschermweg 6C PM Industrial Bldg., Singapore 368363 3821 AH Amersfoort, The Netherlands +800.7339.8766 +65.6383.4400 +800.3987.6673 +31.33.453.4040 FAX +65.6383.4664 FAX +31.33.453.4050...

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