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...
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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.
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 ............
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 ..............
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.
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...
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.
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).
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...
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 •...
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 ™...
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.
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).
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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...
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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 ........
“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 ®...