Extron electronics SW2 VGArs User Manual
Extron electronics SW2 VGArs User Manual

Extron electronics SW2 VGArs User Manual

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User's Manual
SW VGA / Ars Series
SW2 VGArs, SW2 VGA Ars
SW4 VGArs, SW4 VGA Ars
SW6 VGArs, SW6 VGA Ars
68-646-01 Rev. F
08 09

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  • Page 1 Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only +81.3.3511.7656 FAX Inside China Only +971.4.2991880 FAX 08 09 Inside USA / Canada Only +1.919.863.1794 +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400 +86.21.3760.1568 +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.863.1797 FAX +31.33.453.4050 FAX +65.6383.4664 FAX +86.21.3760.1566 FAX +1.714.491.1517 FAX © 2009 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Extron Warranty

    Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre...
  • 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ............1-1 About this Manual ..............1-2 SW VGArs and SW VGA Ars Series Switchers ..1-2 Features .................. 1-3 Chapter 2 • Installation ............2-1 Installation Overview ............2-2 Mounting the Switcher ............
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 • Introduction

    Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter 4 • Remote Control ..........4-1 SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers Simple Instruction Set Control ........4-2 Host-to-switcher communications ........4-2 Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) messages ......4-3 Error responses ..............4-3 Timeout .................. 4-4 Using the command/response table ........4-4 Symbol definitions ..............
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Introduction About this Manual Features • Up to two, four, or six inputs, depending on the model This manual contains information about the Extron SW VGArs /Ars Series switchers and how to operate and • Input sensing (present or not present) and reporting on configure them.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 • Installation

    Introduction, cont’d SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Features and Connections SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers • Introduction...
  • Page 8: Installation Overview

    Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher To install and set up the SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers, If you are going to connect VSW I AAP remote controls follow these steps: to one or more inputs, identify the version of the SW VGArs / Ars circuit board (to ensure that the Turn all of the equipment off.
  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    Installation, cont’d Furniture mounting Installation instructions For optional rack mounting, mount the SW VGArs / Ars Series All of the switcher models can be mounted under furniture, on an optional RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf such as a table or podium surface, using optional MBU 125 (part #60-190-01) or RSB 129 1U Basic Rack Shelf under-desk mounting brackets (#70-077-01).
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Features And Connections

    Figure 2-3 shows the rear panels of the SW VGArs switchers. OUTPUT Figure 2-4 shows the rear panels of the SW VGA Ars switchers. OUTPUT 50-60Hz 100-240V 0.2A REMOTE INPUTS SW6 VGA Ars SW2 VGArs OUTPUT 100-240V 0.2A REMOTE INPUTS SW6 VGA Ars SW4 VGA Ars 50-60Hz OUTPUT...
  • Page 11: Audio (Sw Vga Ars) Models Only

    Installation, cont’d Audio (SW VGA Ars) models only The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16” (5 mm). Audio input connector — Plug a 3.5 mm stereo plug into this jack for unbalanced audio input. Wire the plug as •...
  • Page 12: Identifying The Board Version And Setting The Sw Vga/Ars Jumpers

    Installation, cont’d See the revision label on the board (figure 2-9), which list Identifying the Board Version and the board’s part number. Use this information to check Setting the SW VGA/Ars Jumpers compatibility with the VSW I AAP(s). If you plan to use the switcher with VSW I AAP remote If the board’s part number is not 20-1118-0n, this controls, you must configure the switcher.
  • Page 13: Configuring The Switcher

    Installation, cont’d Configuring the switcher SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers There are six jumpers on the circuit board, numbered JMP5, JMP7, JMP9, JMP11, JMP 13, and JMP15, that control connection with one or more VSW I AAP control panels (figure 2-9 and figure 2-10).
  • Page 14: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Operation Mode button — Use this button, with either the Auto or Front Panel Controls and Indicators the Normal button, to manually turn auto switch mode on The front panels are identical for the non-audio or off. (SW VGArs) and audio (SW VGA Ars) models. Mode is a secondary function of the Input 1 button.
  • Page 15: Selecting Auto Switch Mode

    Operation, cont’d Selecting auto switch mode SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers Press and hold the Input 1/Mode button while you press and release the Input 3/Auto button. The Auto Switch Active LED turns on, indicating auto switch mode. Release the Input 1/Mode button.
  • Page 16: Simple Instruction Set Control

    The switcher-initiated messages are listed below: contact closure device. Other than the IR 102 Kit, remote communications with the switcher are via the Extron Simple (C) Copyright 2002, Extron Electronics SWy VGArs, Vx.xx Instruction Set (SIS ™...
  • Page 17: Timeout

    Remote Control, cont’d Timeout Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters result in a timeout. The command operation is aborted with no other indication. Using the command/response table The command/response table is on the next page. Lowercase letters are allowed in the command field only as indicated.
  • Page 18: Command/Response Table For Sis Commands

    Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Input selection Select video and audio input Select input video and audio. Select video input only & Select input video only (audio breakaway). Select audio input only Select input audio only (audio breakaway).
  • Page 19 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Front panel mode Set normal switch mode Set switch mode to normal. Set auto switch mode Set switch mode to auto (auto-switch). Front panel lock (Executive mode) Lock front panel Exe1...
  • Page 20: Windows-Based Program Control

    Windows-Based Program Control The Windows-based Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232 port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products disk.
  • Page 21: Using The Software

    Using the software indicates that no video input signal is present. Run the program as follows: Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Updating firmware Universal Switcher Control Pgm. If firmware updates are implemented for the SW VGA Ars, they Click the comm port that is connected to the are made available on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com.
  • Page 22: Loading The Firmware To The Switcher

    Remote Control, cont’d On the Download Center screen, click the SW VGA Series Loading the firmware to the switcher Download link. To load a new version of firmware to your SW VGA Ars switcher, call the Firmware Loader software from within the Universal Switcher Control Program.
  • Page 23 Remote Control, cont’d If you have not updated firmware for the SW VGA switcher Navigate to and select the new firmware file. The Choose before, on the Add Device screen, select the RS-232 tab. Firmware File window closes. If you have updated firmware for this model, click Cancel. When downloaded from the Extron Web site, the firmware The Firmware Loader window appears.
  • Page 24: Using The Help System

    Contact closure control uses pins on the Remote connector that are not • Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > used by the RS-232 interface. The contact closure pin Universal Switcher Control Help.
  • Page 25: Appendix A • Reference Information

    Remote Control, cont’d SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers A ppendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers • Remote Control 4-16...
  • Page 26 Reference Information Output type ........RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level Specifications and tri-level sync (follows input) Input level ........1.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p Video Output level ........TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated Gain ..........Unity Input impedance ......510 ohms Bandwidth ........
  • Page 27: Part Numbers

    “Show Me” contact closure ..Pin 5 of each VGA input connector. The input is active (selected) when pin 5 Switcher Models Part number momentarily goes to gound. SW2 VGArs 60-257-02 Program control ......Extron’s control/configuration program SW2 VGA Ars 60-257-22 for Windows ®...
  • Page 28: Accessories

    Reference Information, cont’d Accessories Accessory Part number RSU 129 1U Universal rack shelf 60-190-01 RSB 129 1U Basic rack shelf 60-604-01 MBU 125 Under-desk mounting kit 70-077-01 MBD 129 Through-desk mounting kit 70-077-02 KP 6 remote control 60-111-20 IR 102 remote control kit 70-224-01 SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers •...

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