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VOYAGER Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide Document #5310251-01...
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In no event will Magenta Research be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the hardware, software, or documentation.
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Doing so may compromise operating performance, create an unsafe condition, damage equipment, or violate the terms of usage or warranty. Follow Warnings: Always follow all instructions and warnings marked on the equipment or as detailed in the related user documentations. Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
There is a danger of explosion if lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local laws. Battery is not intended to be a user-serviceable part. Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Contact Information Contact Information For sales or technical support, contact your nearest Magenta Research sales office. REGION CONTACT DETAILS Main: 800-805-0944 (USA only) or +1 860-210-0546 North, Central and South Americas: Fax: 1-860-210-1758 Magenta Research, LTD Web: www.magenta-research.com Corporate Headquarters Sales: sales@magenta-research.com...
48-Port Switch Air Filter ....................28 160-Port Switch Air Filter ....................28 Appendix C I/O Card Replacement ......................29 Appendix D Power Supply Replacement ..................... 30 Appendix E Fan Tray Assembly Replacement .................... 31 Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
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Table of Contents Appendix F Alarm Relay Output Behavior ....................32 Audible Alarm Behavior ....................32 Appendix G Regulatory Compliance Information ..................33 Index ..............................34 Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Hereafter referred to as “Voyager switch” or “Voyager matrix”. This document details the installation, configuration, and technical specifications of the Voyager Matrix switch. The Voyager switch chassis contains a high-speed, video-switching backplane and additional support systems relating to power, cooling, and system management. There is also an optional built-in Touchscreen computer, which is used for local system control and diagnostics.
OM4-grade (and better) cables. When using single-mode SFP optic modules: Compatible with standard OS1, OS2-grade (and better) cables. Please also refer to the Voyager link user guide for additional details Fiber Optic Cable regarding fiber-optic cables. (Voyager link user guide is available for download at Required www.magenta-research.com...
Chapter 3 Installation The Voyager Matrix Fiber Switch is designed to be installed in a standard 19” wide rack fixture. The Voyager switch should be installed in a restricted access location, such as a secure equipment room. Ensure there is adequate ventilation space on the sides and rear of unit.
The ring-lug should be firmly attached using the earth-ground, to the rear of the Voyager switch chassis. The use of bare wires (without the added ring-lug), either solid or stranded, directly under the earth-grounding screw is not recommended.
Status Bar Indicator (“Dashboard”) Filter Access Pilot Keylock Cover Light Switch Type B USB (device) Port (only for software upgrade & settings) Mounting Holes Pushbutton (2 on each side) RS-232 Power/Control Serial Port Switch Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
(4 on each side) Filter Pilot Light Type A USB (device) Port Type B USB (device) Port RS-232 (only for software upgrade Serial Port Pushbutton & settings) Keylock Power/Control Switch Switch Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Status Bar Indicator (“Dashboard”) Filter Access Cover Pilot Type B USB (device) Port Keylock Light (only for software upgrade Switch & settings) Pushbutton Mounting Holes RS-232 Power/Control (4 on each side) Serial Port Switch Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Note that the keylock has no effect on the operation of the front-panel serial or USB ports. The Voyager Matrix chassis comes with two (2) keys. If additional keys are needed please contact Magenta Research at 800-805-0944 (USA only) or +1-860-210-0546.
The unit will beep 4 times and the pilot light will turn green. If pilot light is not green, refer to the chart below for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Magenta customer service representative.
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OK, LAN connected, IP address set (or DHCP successfully negotiated). Blue pulse Pulsed for 200mSec to indicate received LAN activity. Amber pulse Pulsed for 200mSec to indicate transmitted LAN activity. LAN fault detected (TBD). Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Reset-Status LED [STAT] Power Supply Reset Configuration / Control Modules Pushbutton (recessed) [RESET] System Serial Port “COM1”, RS-232 or RS-422 [COM-R1] System Serial Port “COM2”, RS-232 or RS-422 [COM-R2] Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Touchscreen PC serial port RS-232 only [COM-TC] Touchscreen PC LAN port [LAN-TC] Touchscreen PC USB port #2 [USB-TC(2)] Touchscreen PC USB port #3 [USB-TC(3)] Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
WARNING: At least one fan-tach is reading slower than minimum. FAULT: At least one fan-tach is reading 0 RPM (failed, or locked-rotor). Red flashing FAULT: Fan-tray not installed. See Appendix E for additional information on fan replacement. Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
All configuration settings are reset to factory defaults. System then boots up normally. Once the system is up and running normally, the reset button is ignored. The status indicator always remains solid green. Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Slow-Flash: SFP module is functional and connected to a working transmitter, but no data is being received. On + Blink = SFP is receiving video and management data. Off + Blink = SFP is receiving only management data. Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
One key should be kept with the unit; the 2 key should be placed elsewhere for safekeeping. If additional keys are required, please contact Magenta Research at 800-805-0944 (USA only) or +1-860-210-0546. Power Up If power is off, the power up sequence will automatically be initiated when power is turned on.
This initiates a graceful shutdown of the chassis (and Touchscreen PC, if present). Software-Initiated by MagentaControl Software or Optional Touchscreen From the Touchscreen’s Magenta control GUI: Select “System Shutdown” button. From the Windows desktop menu, select “Start” then “Shutdown”...
2 GB of RAM. The connection from the external computer to the Voyager switch will be made thru the RS-232 port on the front of the switch. Refer to the Voyager GUI Guide, available for download at www.magenta-research.com, or scan the QR code shown here to access it directly: 3rd Party Control System using RS-232 Specifications –...
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Available data format: 7- or 8-bit ASCII (high bit is forced to 0) Available parity bits: Odd, even or none Available stop-bits: 1 or 2 Available handshaking: None Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Control Overview Physical Description The Voyager Matrix switch chassis may be configured as follows: MAX # MAX # MODEL I/O PORT MAX I/O INPUTS OUTPUTS MAX # I/O CARDS DESIGNATION MODES Simplex routing Duplex routing VG-Matrix 160 Simplex/Duplex I + O = 160...
Control Overview Control Port Designation All the Voyager Matrix control ports are assigned Port-ID numbers, whether they are real serial ports or control ports operating over other interfaces or protocols (such as USB or LAN): SOFTWARE PORT NAME DESCRIPTION PORT-ID # COM-R1 RS-232/422 serial port.
Chapter 8 System Power & Thermal Management The Voyager switch software has a system-monitoring and power control strategy which always seeks to ensure the safety of the operator, power supplies, and other internal subsystem components. If a fault is detected during normal operation, it will be classified as either a major fault, or a critical fault.
(Voyager link transmitter) or sink (Voyager link receiver & display). There is no restriction on the order or number of ports used as switch “inputs” (video sources) or switch “outputs”...
Are the power modules fully inserted and their locking thumbscrews tightened? Is an AC power source connected to the power modules? PS (power supply) alarm Are both power modules turned on? See Section 4.7 for additional information regarding the PS alarm. Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
In all cases, the fiber-optic cables used with the Voyager Matrix Switch must come terminated with “LC” type connectors. Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Patch cords and other fiber-to-fiber coupling methods will certainly introduce additional dB signal losses which must be accounted for. Typical extension range for Voyager, using a single length of high quality OS2 cable is 4km (with short- range SM4K optics) or 30km (with long-range SM30K optics) ...
Air Filter Cleaning / Replacement The Voyager Matrix Fiber Switch features filtered air cooling. A removable filter is located behind an access panel on the right side when facing the front of the frame. This filter is easily removed by sliding out towards the front.
(faces inward towards the fan tray) Figure B-3 Filter Foam Side (faces inward towards the fan tray) Vacuum this side Figure B-4 Filter Aluminum Side (faces outward) Figure B-8 Filter Aluminum Side (faces outward) Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
This is a safety-interlock and hot-swap feature – do not attempt to defeat it. We recommend power cycling the switch after installation of an I/O card. Replacement I/O cards may be obtained by calling Magenta Research at 800-805-0944 (USA only) or +1-860-210-0546. Replacement part numbers are:...
Appendix D Power Supply Replacement Magenta provides two ready-to-use power supplies for the Voyager Matrix Switch. They are located in the rear of the unit. One is for back-up purposes only to ensure a seamless transition if the 1 unit fails. The unit can be operated with only one power source plugged in;...
Fan Tray Assembly Replacement Each Voyager Matrix Switch contains a hot-swappable fan tray assembly. It is located in the rear of the unit. If a fault is detected, this will be indicated on both the dashboard indicator located on the front of the switch (see Section 4.6) and also the fan status indicator located on the back of the switch (see Section 5.4).
It will be deactivated when the ALARM RELAY is deactivated. However, for the comfort and convenience of attendant service personnel, the front panel on/off pushbutton has a “silence alarms” feature, which temporarily deactivates the audible alert for 10 minutes. Voyager Matrix Fiber Optic Switch Installation and User Guide...
Magenta Research (New Milford CT USA) declares under our sole responsibility that the product VG-Matrix 160 Fiber Switch to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative...
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