Mounting Options; Connecting Steps - Lightware MX-FR9 User Manual

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2. Installation
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, leave 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

TIPS AND TRICKS: Pay attention to the rear side of the matrix. Leave enough free space to (un)plug the
cables and/or replace an I/O board without moving the matrix!
ATTENTION!
Fix the frame to the rack rail using all mounting holes. Choose properly sized screws for
mounting. Keep minimum of two threads left after the nut screw.
Frame type
MX-FR9, MX-FR9R
MX-FR17, MX-FR17R
MX-FR33L, MX-FR33R
MX-FR65R
MX-FR80R
MX-FR Series Modular Matrix Frames – User's Manual
Mechanical Drawings section.
The number of the mounting holes
2x4 pcs.
2x6 pcs.
Applied CPU2 firmware: v3.5.7b8 | LDC software: v2.5.17b2
2.2. Connecting Steps
DVI
Connect the desired Audio/Video/Extender devices to the ports of the I/O ports. Connecting
HDMI
powered off devices is recommended.
VGA
Audio
CATx
LAN
Connect the desired Controlling devices for local/remote control options.
USB
RS-232
Connect the power cord to the AC power socket and to the matrix. It is recommended to power
Power
the devices on as the last step.
To access the matrix and I/O port settings via Lightware Device Controller software, see the
– Lightware Device Controller Software section.
To access the matrix and I/O port settings by sending Lightware protocol (LW2) commands, see the
Programmer's Reference section.
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Software Control