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12.5 Switching Malfunctions
Problem
The switcher succeeds
in switching a number
of sources then fails to
switch one.
The Matrix Switcher
turns ON but will not
switch at all
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COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
Communication with the Matrix Switchers described in this manual uses four bytes of information as defined
below. Data is transferred at 9600 baud with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
st
1
byte
DESTINATION
0
D
7
6
MSB
nd
2
byte
1
0
7
6
rd
3
byte
1
0
7
6
th
4
byte
1
0
7
6
st
1
BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as "0",
This bit is always "low", when sending from the PC to the Matrix Switchers, and "high" for information sent to
the PC.
N5...N0 – "INSTRUCTION".
The function that is to be performed by the Matrix Switcher (s) is defined by these 6 bits. Similarly, if a function
is performed via the machine's keyboard, then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO. which was
performed. The instruction codes are defined according to the table below (INSTRUCTION NO. is the value to
be set for N5...N0).
nd
2
BYTE:
When switching via RS-232 for RS- 485 (for instruction codes 1 and 2), these bits set the input that is to be
switched. Similarly, if switching is done via the machine's keyboard, then these bits are set with the input
Remedy
Malfunction in the particular source or cable assembly.
The most common failure mode in transferring the signal of
an audio source is a break in the connecting wire.
Disconnect the source from a channel that is switching successfully and connect the
suspect source to it. If the channel continues to switch successfully, then there is
something wrong with the Matrix Switcher or the suspect source was not connected
properly. If it does not continue to switch successfully, then there is something wrong
with the source or cable assembly. Check them.
One of the two flat cables leading from the main board to the control board may be
disconnected and the switch command is not being transferred to the Matrix
Switcher. Check them.
N5
N4
5
4
0
0
5
4
0
0
5
4
0
0
5
4
Bit 7 – Defined as "1".
Bits 4 – 6 - Defined as "0".
I3... I0 – "INPUT".
NOTE
INSTRUCTION
N3
N2
3
2
INPUT
I3
3
OUTPUT
O3
3
MACHINE NUMBER
0
M2
3
2
D – "DESTINATION BIT"
16
N1
N0
1
0
LSB
M1
1
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