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- Page 1 NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr Tel:330-562-7070 TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 Fax:330-562-1999 INCORPORATED www.networktechinc.com ® VEEMUX Series SM-nXm-15V-LCD Video Matrix Switch Installation and Operation Manual MAN067 Rev Date 10/26/2017...
- Page 2 TRADEMARK VEEMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 1999, 2017 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................1 Basic Operation ................................1 Supported Web Browsers ............................1 Compatibilty ................................. 1 Ordering Information ..............................1 SM-nXm-15V-LCD ..............................1 Options ..................................1 Materials ..................................2 Cables ..................................2 Default User Name and Passwords ..........................2 Features and Functions .............................. - Page 4 Update Firmware ..............................26 Change Password Page ............................27 Help Page ................................27 Update Web Server ..............................27 Logout Page ................................28 Device Discovery Tool ..............................29 How to Use the Device Discovery Tool ........................29 Infrared Control ................................30 Features And Functions .............................
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Page 5: Introduction
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INTRODUCTION The SM-nXm-15V-LCD (n = number of inputs (video sources), m = number of outputs (monitors)) video matrix switch (VEEMUX) allows any of up to 32 video sources to output to any or all of up to sixteen (16) monitors. The configuration of the VEEMUX is determined at time of order (i.e. -
Page 6: Materials
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Materials Materials Supplied with this kit: • NTI SM-nXm-15V-LCD Video Matrix switch • IEC Line cord, country specific • 4-#10-32 x 3/4" pan head screws and 10-32 cagenuts (server cabinet mounting hardware) Cables All cables are sold separately. The following tables list the available stocked cables with their length in feet. All VGA input and output connectors on Matrix Switches are FEMALE. -
Page 7: Features And Functions
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS LCD Display- for visual indication of connection between the monitor and a specific video source. Keypad buttons- for user control over switch functions Fuse holder- holder for replaceable overcurrent 2A 240VAC Fast-blo protection fuse IEC Power Connector- for attachment of power cord Power ON/OFF switch Ethernet- RJ45 female connector- for connection of CAT5 cable to LAN for WEB interface... -
Page 8: Installation
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INSTALLATION Connect the Sources and Monitors Power OFF all video sources (inputs) that will be connected to the VEEMUX before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Connect a VEXT-xx-MM cable from the video port of a video source to a 15HD female video connector labeled “VIDEO 1” on the VEEMUX. -
Page 9: Connect Rs232
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Connect RS232 RS232 control can be achieved using a separate user terminal or CPU with a terminal program. To make a terminal connection, connect a serial cable (specifications on page 37) between the user terminal and the 9 pin DIN female connector on the VEEMUX labeled "RS232". -
Page 10: Power Up
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Power Up Plug the VEEMUX into an AC power outlet. Power ON the VEEMUX. Power ON the video sources and monitors connected to the VEEMUX. LED MATRIX The LED Matrix is a grid of LEDs on the front panel of the VEEMUX. This grid is used to provide a visual indication of all connections between video sources and destinations. -
Page 11: Control Options
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH CONTROL OPTIONS The VEEMUX video matrix switch has four methods of control: • Front Panel LCD with Keypad • Directly via an RS232 Interface • Remotely via Ethernet • Infrared Remote (optional). Every unit comes standard with the Front Panel LCD with Keypad, and RS232 built in. Rack mount models also include Ethernet connection. -
Page 12: Scan Mode
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Scan Mode Scan Mode causes an output port to automatically switch from one input port to the next consecutive input port after a specified period of time (referred to as the dwell time). Port switching will continue indefinitely and no ports will be skipped, whether there are video sources connected to them or not. -
Page 13: Baud Rate
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH On the DB-9 female connector, pins 4 (DSR) and 6 (DTR) are shorted and pins 7 (CTS) and 8 (RTS) are shorted. Therefore, host handshaking is bypassed and TXD and RXD are the only active signals. A straight through DB-9 cable (not null modem) will work for most CPUs. -
Page 14: Autostatus
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Command Definitions (Continued) Command Good Response Description String RS SW *<CR> Internal Reset RV SW,00 *<CR>string\0<CR> Read NTI Version String RU SW *<CR>IP,OP<CR> Read Unit Size EA SW,ip *<CR> Set the IP address, ip is in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format, number of digits is minimum 1 and maximum 3 for each field Leading zeroes are accepted EM SW,ip... -
Page 15: Nti Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, Nt, 2000, Xp, Vista And 7
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7,8 and 10 The NTI Switch Control Program is an easy and powerful graphical program that controls NTI matrix switches through an RS232 interface. The NTI Switch Control Program can be downloaded from http://www.networktechinc.com/download/d-vmtx.html. -
Page 16: Ethernet Operations
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Ethernet Operations Selection Description Set Unit IP Address - enter the desired IP address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format - number of digits is minimum 1 and maximum 3 for each field. Leading zeroes are accepted Set Unit Subnet Mask - enter the desired IP address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format - number of digits is minimum 1 and maximum 3 for each field. -
Page 17: Ethernet Control
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH ETHERNET CONTROL Telnet Interface-Port 2000 The Telnet Interface enables the user to control the switch using telnet client through an Ethernet connection. The telnet server listens on ports 2000 and 2005. Port 2000 is for an operator telnet session while port 2005 (must be enabled) is intended for a software control type session (see page 14). -
Page 18: Telnet Interface-Port 2005
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH S- nn,mm *<CR> Remove input mm from Scan List of output nn *<CR>oooxoxxxooooxxx< Sx nn Display the Scan List of output nn (o=skip x=don't skip) CR> <Ctrl>-<X> Good Bye. Quit telnet session (see note 4 below) Connection to host lost. -
Page 19: Command Detail
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Command Detail RU-Read Unit Size Command: Byte 1 Byte2 Byte3 ‘R’ ‘U’ <CR> (0x52) (0x55) (0x0D) Response: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 ‘r’... -
Page 20: Ss_01- Enable Auto Status Mode
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH SS_01- Enable Auto Status Mode Command: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 ‘S’ ‘S’ Space ‘0’ ‘1’ <CR> (0x53) (0x53) (0x20) (0x30) (0x31) (0x0D) Response: Byte 1 Byte 2 ‘∗’... -
Page 21: Sx- Examine Connections
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH SX- Examine connections Command: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 ‘S’ ‘X’ <CR> (0x53) (0x58) (0x0D) Response: Multiple lines, one line for each output: Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9... -
Page 22: Web Interface
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH WEB INTERFACE A user may control the connections of the VEEMUX using a Web Interface via any web browser (see page 1 for web supported browsers). With the VEEMUX connected to a LAN through an Ethernet cable, a user can access the web interface controls inside the VEEMUX. -
Page 23: Main Menu
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Main Menu The VEEMUX main menu provides control over all functions of the switch. The administrative menu includes options not available to other users with limited privileges. When logged in as a user other than the Administrator, only the VIDEO SWITCH, CHANGE PASSWORD, HELP, and LOGOUT options will be available. -
Page 24: Administration Menu
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH For the Administrator Only: To save a configuraton, from the Stored Configurations user interface, use the drop-down list to select the desired slot (numbers 0-99) to save the active configuration into and press the Save button. Note: This will save the currently active configuration on the VEEMUX. -
Page 25: Setup Pages
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Setup Pages These settings enable the user to configure the VEEMUX web interface connection. This change will take a few seconds and automatically redirect the user to the IP address specified. Note: Since the webserver will be restarting all active connections will be logged out. The Website Timeout option controls how long an inactive web connection will stay logged in. -
Page 26: User Management
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH User Management The Administrator can assign usernames and passwords to up to 14 users. Once assigned, the Administrator can control which ports a user will have access to. Under the ADMINISTRATION menu, select “USER MANAGEMENT”. Figure 13- Administration menu Up to 14 unique user accounts can be configured. -
Page 27: Edit User
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Edit User To Edit a User, select “EDIT USER” from the USER MANAGEMENT section of the menu. Figure 15- Edit User settings From the Edit User page, the Administrator can change all user settings or delete the user altogether. Just as “Submit- Full Access”... -
Page 28: Output Names
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Output Names From the Administration menu, the Output Names page can be displayed. This page enables the Administrator to change the names of the output ports displayed on the Switch page. change an Output Name, enter the name of the port for the desired output port number, and press "Save". - Page 29 NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Tip: To quickly enable the scan sequence for multiple outputs, use the “Sequence Enable” blocks found on the Switch Page (page 18). Note: If only 1 input is set to Sequence “ON”, then the output connection to that input will not change when the Scanning Sequence is enabled.
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Page 30: Update Firmware
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Update Firmware For updating the Ethernet Control, use this section and insert the file v1_x.bin For updating the Front Panel LCD, use this section and insert the file rmtlcd_va_1_x. hex Figure 19- Web interface Update Firmware page The Update Firmware page (located in the main menu under "ADMINISTRATION") shows the current version of the firmware for the Web interface (Fig-19-upper) and for the Front panel (Fig-19-lower) and enables the Administrator to update the firmware of the VEEMUX. -
Page 31: Change Password Page
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Change Password Page Figure 20- Web interface Password page Use this page to change the password for accessing the web interface. (For the Administrator, this password is also used for the telnet interface.) Be sure to make note of the new password exactly as it is case sensitive. The password must be between 5 and 16 characters in length and can be alphabetical or numeric. -
Page 32: Logout Page
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Logout Page Figure 22- Web interface Logout page This page will enable the user to end the session and close the web interface connection. Click on the "Press Here to Continue Logout" button to exit the VEEMUX web interface. Note: The connection will timeout automatically after a preset period of inactivity, configurable on the Web Setup page. -
Page 33: Device Discovery Tool
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH DEVICE DISCOVERY TOOL In order to easily locate NTI Devices on a network, the NTI Device Discovery Tool may be used. The Discovery Tool can be downloaded from http://www.networktechinc.com/download/d-vmtx.html. Unzip and save to a location on your PC. To open it just double-click on the file NTIdiscover.jar. -
Page 34: Infrared Control
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH INFRARED CONTROL (Optional) The IRT-64X32 (or IRT) is an infrared remote transmitter that enables the user to control up to four (4) NTI VEEMUX Video Matrix switches via an infrared receiver from up to 50 feet away (with an unobstructed view). The IRT is battery-powered and always ready to use. -
Page 35: How To Use The Irt
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH How To Use The IRT The IRT-64X32 enables the user to control the connections of up to 32 input ports and 16 output ports on up to four (4) separate NTI video matrix switches. When any key is pressed, the IRT will power ON. A number key should always be pressed first unless a change to the configuration is desired (see "Set Configuration"... -
Page 36: Change Output Port
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Change Output Port Press the desired port number. If there is no change in the desired output port, the output port must still be selected. As the digits are selected, the last number entered will blink. The LCD will also display the current switch number followed by the decimal point. -
Page 37: Set Configuration
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Set Configuration The IRT-64x32 factory default setting is 32 inputs and 16 outputs. When the batteries are changed the setting will return to the default value. At the default setting the IRT has the ability control any matrix switch with up to 32 inputs and 16 outputs without changing the configuration. -
Page 38: Battery Replacement
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Battery Replacement The IRT has a low-battery indicator to let the user know when it is time to change the batteries. The right-hand decimal point in the LCD display will illuminate (see illustration below). This will stay illuminated while the IRT is in use until the batteries are changed or the battery charge is too low for the IRT to operate. -
Page 39: Rs232 Upgrade Of The Front Panel Lcd Firmware
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH RS232 UPGRADE OF THE FRONT PANEL LCD FIRMWARE The firmware in the front panel LCD can be upgraded to include the latest features available using either the RS232 port (below) or Ethernet Control (page 26). Follow the procedure below to use the RS232 method to update the Front Panel LCD firmware in the VEEMUX. - Page 40 NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Press <L> to load the firmware (hex) file. This will prepare the file for transfer to the VEEMUX. If the file fails to load, press the <C> key to clear the old firmware, and press <L> to load it again. When the message “Start sending file via Xmodem protocol..”' appears, the VEEMUX is waiting for the Firmware file to be uploaded.
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Page 41: Rs232 Connection Cables
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH RS232 CONNECTION CABLES Pinout of RS232 port on VEEMUX The VEEMUX RS232 serial port is a DB-9F (female) connector configured as a DCE (data communication equipment) port. The RS232 port interface signals are listed below, including equivalent CCITT V.24 identification, and signal direction: DB-9F Common CCITT... -
Page 42: Pinout For Matrix Y-1 Cable
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH Pinout for Matrix Y-1 Cable Wiring Schematic of Matrix-Y-1 cable 9D Male 9D Female 9D Male (Unit #1) (Source) (Unit #2) Not connected to source connector Jumper Jumpers Arrows indicate signal direction. RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS This NTI switch was designed to be directly mounted to a rack. -
Page 43: Specifications
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS General Information DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Operating temperature -18C - 55C (0F - 131F) (17-90% non-condensing RH) Storage temperature -30C - 60C (-20F-140F) (17-90% non-condensing RH) Power requirements 110 or 220VAC @ 50 or 60Hz Fuse protection 2A 240VAC Fast-blo Video Connectors 15HD female... -
Page 44: Safety Statements
NTI VEEMUX VIDEO MATRIX SWITCH SAFETY STATEMENTS Grounding These products have protective earth ground terminals and are built with full attention to consumer safety. There must be an un- interruptible safety earth ground between the main power source and the product's power cord or supplied power cord set. If ever the possibility exists for the grounding protection to have been reduced in any way, disconnect the power supply until the grounding connection has been fully restored.