Ethernet Cable Termination; Input/Output Boards - Extron electronics SMX Series User Manual

Installation, cont'd

Ethernet cable termination

It is essential that the Ethernet cables used be the correct type of cable and
terminated with the correct pinout. The cable can be terminated as either a
patch cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated relevant to the
application.
details.
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Figure 2-4 — Remote port pin assignments
N See chapter 4, "Programmers Guide", for definitions of the SIS

Input/output boards

N All boards are hot-swappable, and can be installed without shutting down the
The I/O boards on any unit may vary with each installation, depending on desired
configuration and use. All board types have the input and the output connectors
clearly marked, and each board has a 16-position rotary switch (
setting I/O plane address. An LED on the board indicates when power is present.
Figure 2-3 shows some, but not all, board variations which can be installed into an
SMX frame. Boards have different combinations of input and output connectors,
depending on the specific board installed.
To install any board into an SMX frame slot:
Slide the I/O modular board into any open rear slot, carefully aligning it with the
plastic slides in the enclosure, and push firmly into place. Tighten down the screws
on each end of the board. Set the plane address (see item
N Boards with the same plane address switch simultaneously
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2-6 SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Installation
See "Appendix A, Ethernet
Reset button (recessed) — Press and hold in this recessed button to reset the
SMX to the default (factory setting) mode. The lit (green) LED blinks once.
Remote port — Connect a host device, such as a PC or touch panel control, to
the SMX via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232or RS-422 control.
Pin RS-232 Function RS-422
1 — Not used
2 TX Transmit data
3 RX Receive data
4 — Not used
5 Gnd Signal ground
6 — Not used
7 — Not used
8 — Not used
9 — Not used
commands, and chapter 5, "SMX Control Software" to install and use the
control software.
The SMX switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication
protocol, and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates. See
chapter 3, "Operation and Setup", to configure the RS-232/RS-422 port.
switcher and removing the power (see page 2-4).
SMX 44 DVI — Connect DVI single link high resolution digital input signals
(up to 1600 x1200 @ 60Hz) or HDTV signals up to 1080p, to any of the DVI-I
female input connectors. Connect suitable digital display devices to the DVI-I
female output connectors.
1 2 3
DVI-D INPUTS
Connection", page A-2, for termination
Function
5
—
Not used
TX Transmit data (-)
Receive data (-)
RX
Not used
—
Female
Gnd Signal ground
1
— Not used
RX+ Receive data (+)
Transmit data (+)
TX+
— Not used
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4 1 2
ADDRESS DVI-D OUTPUTS
1
9 6
5
6 9
Male
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