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- Page 1 User's Manual MX16x16DVI-Slim MX12x12DVI-Slim...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class I apparatus construction. This equipment must be used with a main power system with a protective earth connection. The third (earth) pin is a safety feature, do not bypass or disable it. -
Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft. 1071 Budapest Peterdy str. 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare, that the products MX16x16DVI-Slim MX12x12DVI-Slim ( Computer Matrix Switcher ) in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC are in conformity with the following standards: EMI/EMC .... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
OUTPUT LOCK ......................23 3.3......................... 25 EMOTE OPERATION 3.3.1. Serial port settings ......................26 3.3.2. Resetting the IP address ....................26 SOFTWARE CONTROL – USING LIGHTWARE MATRIX CONTROLLER ....... 27 4.1..............27 NSTALLING THE ATRIX ONTROLLER SOFTWARE 4.2....................28 STABLISHING THE CONNECTION 4.3. - Page 6 5.3........................42 ONTROL MENU 5.3.1. Crosspoint switching ...................... 42 5.3.2. Preset operations ......................42 5.3.3. Output settings ....................... 43 5.4. EDID R ....................... 44 OUTER OPERATION 5.4.1. Change emulated EDID at one or all inputs ..............44 5.4.2. Learn EDID from attached display device ..............45 5.5.
- Page 7 MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 7.6.1. EDID status changed..................... 62 7.6.2. Error responses ......................62 – Q 7.7....................64 OMMANDS UICK SUMMARY FIRMWARE UPGRADE ....................... 66 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... 69 9.1........................ 69 ENERAL PROBLEMS 9.2....................69 ERIAL CONNECTION PROBLEMS 9.3.
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Page 8: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for choosing Lightware DVI matrix routers. The MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim router are able to switch 16 inputs to 16 outputs or 12 inputs to 12 outputs in a non-blocking crosspoint configuration respectively. 1.1. Box contents Routing switcher... -
Page 9: Features
Fiber cable support – Self powered DVI fiber cables using +5V from DVI sources (VGA cards, etc.) usually consume more than 50 mA, which load is maximum allowed by DVI 1.0 standard. Lightware routers support +5V 500 mA constant current output on each DVI output to power long distance fiber optical cables. -
Page 10: Applications
1.4. Applications Some typical connection variations with the matrix router are shown on Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1. Typical application Page 10 / 78 Section 1. Introduction... -
Page 11: Understanding Edid
1.5.2. Common problems related to EDID Problem: „My system consists of the following: a computer, a Lightware MX16x16DVI-Slim matrix, a WUXGA (1920x1200) LCD monitor, and a SXGA (1280x1024) projector. I would like to see the same image on the monitor and the projector. -
Page 12: Advanced Edid Management
In case of EDID readout failure or missing EDID the source will not output DVI video signal. MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim provide Lightware‟s Advanced EDID Management function that helps system integration. The built in EDID Router stores and emulates 100 EDID data plus all monitor's EDID that are connected to the output connectors. -
Page 13: Controls And Connections
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 2. Controls and connections 2.1. Front panel view Control Lock Source buttons Take / Auto Preset buttons Output Lock Destination buttons Figure 2-1. Front panel view Control Lock Disables or enables front panel operation. When red illuminated, all operations on front panel are prohibited. -
Page 14: Rear View
DC power connector Speakon 4 pole receptacle. Connect ONLY to matching power supply (MX-PSU-125) supported by Lightware. See section 2.4.1 for more information. Serial port 9 pole D-SUB female connector. Can be ordered with RS-232 or RS-422 control. -
Page 15: Power Supply Unit
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 2.3. Power supply unit Clamp Power switch Fan air outlet AC fuse AC connector DC connector Figure 2-3. Power supply Clamp Prevents the IEC plug from loosing, or slipping out. AC fuse Replace with F 3.15 A type only. -
Page 16: Electrical Connections
2.4. Electrical connections 2.4.1. Power connector Neutrik Speakon locking connector is used to connect the power supply unit with the router. The connector is made with custom pin assignment. Using the DC power cable provided with the router is always recommended. Warning Never use the cable of other electronic equipment that seems to be compatible with this connector! -
Page 17: Dvi Inputs
No output reclocking is provided. Fiber Cable powering As special feature MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim are able to supply 500 mA current on DDC +5V output (pin 14 on output connectors) to power fiber optical DVI cables. Standard DVI outputs or VGA cards supply only 55 mA current on +5V output, thus unable to power directly a fiber optical cable. -
Page 18: Rs-232 / Rs-422 Control Port
2.4.4. RS-232 / RS-422 control port Lightware MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim can be remote controlled through industry standard 9 pole D-SUB female connector located on the rear panel of the unit. The router can be ordered with RS-232 or RS-422 control port. -
Page 19: Operation
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 3. Operation 3.1. Powering on Connect the power cord to the power supply unit‟s IEC standard AC power input connector. The unit can be switched ON/OFF with a rocker switch. When it is on, the switch illuminates, and the fan operates. -
Page 20: Viewing Crosspoint State
3.2.3. Viewing crosspoint state User can check the current switching status on the front panel using front panel buttons. This status view feature is slightly different in TAKE or AUTOTAKE modes because of different switching philosophy of the two modes. Info Status view occurs whenever the router has to be switched. -
Page 21: Switching
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 3.2.4. Switching Creating a connection or multiple connections in TAKE mode Step 1. First press and release the selected source button. The pressed source button and all destination buttons which are currently connected to this source will light up. -
Page 22: Switching Operations Flowchart
3.2.5. Switching operations flowchart To better understand the viewing and switching sequence in TAKE and AUTOTAKE modes, please study the below diagrams. TAKE mode multiple connections can be made by a single TAKE action source viewing select or previewing button source deselect connections... -
Page 23: Preset Operations
Loading a preset modifies all output states that are not currently locked. 3.2.7. OUTPUT LOCK Using Lightware routers it is possible to lock a destination‟s state. This feature prevents an accidental switching to the locked destination in case of important signal. - Page 24 View locked outputs in TAKE mode Step 1. Press and release the Output Lock button. Step 2. The Output Lock button and all the buttons of any locked destinations lights up, and remain illuminated for two seconds. Lock an output in TAKE mode Step 1.
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Page 25: Remote Operation
If connecting to a computer directly, a cross UTP cable has to be used! User interface comparsion The built-in website and the Lightware matrix controller software have little different capabilities. The table below summarizes the main differences, helping you to select the interface that suits your needs. -
Page 26: Serial Port Settings
3.3.1. Serial port settings MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim can be ordered with either RS-232 or RS-422 communication port. The port settings are done in the factory. D-SUB connector pin assignments can be found in chapter 2.4.4 on page 18. The device uses standard RS-232 interface with the following settings:... -
Page 27: Software Control - Using Lightware Matrix Controller
User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 4. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller The matrix router unit can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller from a Windows PC or Laptop through RS-232 or Ethernet port. 4.1. Installing the Matrix Controller software Step 1. -
Page 28: Establishing The Connection
4.2. Establishing the connection The unit can be controlled from a Windows computer using Lightware Matrix Controller software through RS-232 connection or Ethernet port. Step 1. Connect the matrix switcher and the computer via serial port, with standard RS-232 Male to Female cable ... - Page 29 Step 3. The Find dialog appears automatically If the connection has been made via Ethernet, the software picks the primary Ethernet interface, and shows the available Lightware devices on that port. The device type and the serial number are displayed automatically. Click the desired device, to highlight it.
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Page 30: Control Menu
When the Lightware Matrix Controller finds the hardware, it determines the product type, and the control menu appears. The current state of the crosspoint switch is displayed. Figure 4-4. Matrix controller crosspoint array 4.3. Control menu This menu contains the crosspoint area and the preset area. After connecting to a new device, this menu appears by default. -
Page 31: Input And Output Card Types
Preset operations can be done on the PRESET panel. The panel can be accessed by clicking on the arrow at the right margin of the software window. Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved at any time. -
Page 32: Preset Names
Otherwise, the preset names are stored locally in a file on the computer that was used to save the preset names. (By default this file can be found as C:\Program Files\Lightware\ LW_matrix_controller_v3_2_0\settings.ini) Rename preset Step 1. -
Page 33: Output Parameter Settings
Warning Drive currents over 24 mA should be used with extreme caution since this could damage TMDS transceivers in DVI devices! Section 4. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 33 / 78... -
Page 34: Edid Menu
In this case the emulated EDID changes automatically, if a new monitor is attached to the output, by simply copying the data from the monitor. Changing the emulated EDID at one or all inputs Section 4. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 34 / 78... - Page 35 Step 3. Browse your hard drive to find the desired EDID file. The software checks whether the selected file is a valid EDID file. Step 4. Click Open in the browser window. After the process finished, ”EDID Upload completed” message appears. Section 4. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 35 / 78...
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Page 36: Advanced Edid Editor
4.4.3. Easy EDID Creator Since the above mentioned advanced editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID, Lightware introduced a wizard like interface for fast and easy EDID creation. With Lightware Easy EDID Creator it is possible to create custom EDIDs in four simple steps. -
Page 37: Terminal Menu
“serial connection” instead of the IP address. If the matrix is connected via IP connection, the serial and IP settings can be viewed by clicking on the “Serial and IP Settings...” button. Section 4. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 37 / 78... -
Page 38: Ip Settings
The port 23 is accepted for Barco Encore. To use the matrix with the Vista Spyder set port to 10001. Info: The IP port number is 10001 by default. Section 4. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 38 / 78... -
Page 39: Find Menu
Clicking Yes will open the Find window. See section about establishing the connection on page 28. Clicking No will close the pop up window, the original connection remains active. Section 4. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 39 / 78... -
Page 40: Web Control - Using Built-In Website
5. Web control – Using built-in website 5.1. Accessing the router’s built-in website Lightware matrices have a built-in web page, which can be accessed over TCP/IP protocol and offers you full control over all settings even if you don‟t have the opportunity to install new programs. -
Page 41: Menu Description
This page shows the current network configuration of the matrix, such as IP settings and port number. Support The contact information to Lightware Visual Engineering is shown in this page. Section 5. Web control – Using built-in website Page 41 / 78... -
Page 42: Control Menu
5.3.2. Preset operations Preset operations can be done in the right panel of the Control Set and View Crosspoints page. Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved any time. Front panel Preset operations effect only the first 16 preset memories, all others from 17 to 32 are available only via the Matrix Controller software or the router‟s... -
Page 43: Output Settings
5.3.3. Output settings Control menu Output settings page contains advanced settings for output parameters. Some settings are only accessible with Lightware PRO series routers. Scope of changes The affected output can be selected in the top box, or changes can be applied to all outputs. -
Page 44: Edid Router Operation
5.4. EDID Router operation By clicking on the EDID Management menu, the EDID router page appears. When the user enters the menu first, the whole EDID list is being downloaded from the matrix. It may take up to 20 seconds for the first time. After the list is downloaded, the current status of the router‟s EDID is shown in the three boxes. -
Page 45: Learn Edid From Attached Display Device
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 The user can switch and learn EDIDs also in the Last Attached Monitors EDIDs window. Switching an EDID from this list to an input results dynamic EDID routing. This means that the emulated EDID changes automatically, if a new monitor is attached to the output, by simply copying the data from the monitor. -
Page 46: Network Configuration
5.6. Network Configuration The unit's network values are displayed when you select Configuration Network Settings. Info: It is possible to reload factory default IP setup using the front panel buttons. See section 3.3.2 on page about this. 5.6.1. Automatic IP Address Configuration The matrix switcher supports three of the most used automatic IP configuration protocols. -
Page 47: Loading The Default Ip Settings
Step 2. To save, click on Apply Settings button. The new port will be active after the next connection. 5.7. Support For technical support, please don‟t hesitate to contact Lightware Visual Engineering at support@lightware.hu. Section 5. Web control – Using built-in website... -
Page 48: About Edid Memory
Memory locations 117..132 and 148..164 are reserved for 32x32 matrix configurations only, therefore not accessible in this matrix router. Info MX16x16DVI-Slim and MX12x12DVI-Slim can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte extended EDID structures. The attached monitor’s EDID is stored automatically, until a new monitor is Info attached to that particular output. -
Page 49: Programmer's Reference
(except some rare cases, which are uniquely noted). Lightware matrix routers can be controlled with external devices which can communicate according to the router protocol. Lightware routers have a special protocol, but to interoperate with third party devices, a secondary protocol is also provided. -
Page 50: Switching And Control Commands
7.3.4. View connection on all outputs Description: Viewing all outputs‟ connection results in different response length, because it depends on the router‟s type (length = 16 for MX16x16DVI-Slim, length = 12 for MX12x12DVI-Slim). The response below supposes a router having 16 outputs. -
Page 51: View Mutes On All Outputs
7.3.5. View mutes on all outputs Description: Viewing all outputs‟ connection results in different response length, because it depends on the router‟s type (length = 16 for MX16x16DVI-Slim, length = 12 for MX12x12DVI-Slim). The response below supposes a router having 16 outputs. -
Page 52: Unmute Specified Output
7.3.7. Unmute specified output Description: Unmute output <out>. Format Example → {+03} Command {+<out>} Response (0MT<out²>)CrLf ← (0MT03)CrLf Explanation: Output 3 is unmuted. Now output 3 is switched to the input it was connected to prior to the mute command. 7.3.8. -
Page 53: Preview Preset
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 7.3.12. Preview preset Description: Preview preset <id> without loading. Format Example (MX8x8) → {VP#3=?} Command {VP#<id>=?} Response (VP#<id>=●<O1>●<O2> ← (VP#3= 02 M02 M01 02 02 01 01 01 ●<O3>●<O4>●<O5>●<O6> 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01)CrLf ●<O7>●<O8>●<O9>●<O10>... -
Page 54: Query Names Of Presets / Inputs / Outputs
7.3.14. Query names of Presets / Inputs / Outputs Description: Each preset / input / output name can be read from the router. Read a preset’s name Format Example → {PNAME#1=?} Command {PNAME#<id>=?} ← (PNAME#1=FIRST PRESET)CrLf Response (PNAME#<id>= <preset_name>)CrLf Explanation: Name for preset 1 is “first preset”. Read an input’s name Format Example... -
Page 55: Reload Factory Default Output Setup
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 7.3.16. Reload factory default output setup Description: Reload factory default output drive currents. Format Example → {r00} Command {r00} ← (APWSE)CrLf Response (APWSE)CrLf 7.3.17. Query IP settings Description: IP setup can be retrieved from the router with this command. -
Page 56: Reload Factory Default Ip Settings
7.3.18. Reload factory default IP settings Description: After issuing this command over serial connection the router will reload the factory default IP setup. Format Example → {IP_CONFIG=!} Command {IP_CONFIG=!} ← (Changing IP configuration…)CrLf Response (Changing IP configuration…)CrLf (DONE!)CrLf (DONE!)CrLf (FAILED!)CrLf (FAILED!)CrLf Parameters after successful command execution: Parameter... -
Page 57: Router Status Commands
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 7.4. Router Status commands 7.4.1. View product type Description: The router responds its name. Format Example → {i} Command {i} ← (MX16x16DVI-Slim)CrLf Response (<PRODUCT_TYPE>)CrLf Legend: <PRODUCT_TYPE> inputs outputs interface MX12x12DVI-Slim single link MX16x16DVI-Slim single link 7.4.2. -
Page 58: View Installed I/O Cards" Hardware
(SL# 1 MX-16x16-DVI-IB SCH_2.1 PCB_2.1)CrLf ← Empty Slot ← Empty Slot Explanation (MX16x16DVI-Slim router): The router reports as if it has two output ad two input cards. 7.4.5. View installed controllers’ firmware Description: Shows the firmware revisions of the installed controllers. Format Example →... -
Page 59: Edid Router Commands
The router sends (E_S_C) only if the new EDID is different from the earlier one. 7.5.2. Route EDID to the selected input (dynamic) Description: Copies EDID from location <loc> to input <in>. Location <loc> should be 101...116 (MX16x16DVI-Slim) or 101...112 (MX12x12DVI-Slim) as opposed to static routing where <loc> should be between 1..100. Format Example →... -
Page 60: Save Edid From Output To Memory Location (Learn Edid)
Format Example 1 (MX16x16DVI-Slim) → {VEDID} Command {VEDID} Response (VEDID●<IN1>●<IN2>● ← VEDID 048 048 053 101 <IN3>●<IN4>●<IN5>● 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 <IN6>●<IN7> ●<IN8>● 101 101 101 101)CrLf <IN9>●<IN10>●<IN11>● <IN12>●<IN13>●<IN14>● <IN15>●<IN16>)CrLf Legend: Any <INx> indexes are three digit numbers showing the current EDID that is routed to the corresponding input. -
Page 61: View Edid Header
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 7.5.7. View EDID header Description: EDID_HEADER consists of 3 fields: PNPID code The three letter abbreviation of the manufacturer Preferred resolution The resolution and refresh rate stored in the preferred detailed timing block. Name The name of display device stored in product descriptor. -
Page 62: Router Initiated Commands
Format Example → {WL#53} Command {WL#<loc>} ← (E_L_S) CrLf Response (E_L_S)CrLf Command {WB#1●<B1>●<B2>●<B3> → {WB#1 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00} ●<B4>●<B5>●<B6>●<B7> ●<B8>} ← (EL#1) CrLf Response (EL#<num>)CrLf Command {WB#2●<B9>●<B10> → {WB#2 38 A3 8E 66 01 01 01 01} ●<B11>●<B12>●<B13>... - Page 63 MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 maximum number of inputs or equals zero. Invalid output number Description: Given output number exceeds the Response (ERR02)CrLf installed number of outputs or equals zero. Invalid value Description: Given value exceeds the maximum Response (ERR03)CrLf allowed value can be sent.
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Page 64: Commands - Quick Summary
7.7. Commands – Quick summary Control commands See in Command description Command chapter Switch one input to one output 7.3.1 {<in>@<out>} Switch one input to all outputs 7.3.2 {<in>@O} View connection on the specified output 7.3.3 {?<out>} View connection on all outputs 7.3.4 {VC} View mutes on all outputs... - Page 65 MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 Router Status commands See in Command description Command chapter View product type 7.4.1 View serial number 7.4.2 View Firmware version of the CPU 7.4.3 View Installed I/O cards’ hardware 7.4.4 {is} View installed controllers’ firmware 7.4.5...
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Page 66: Firmware Upgrade
8. Firmware upgrade Using Lightware bootloader application to upgrade router’s firmware The matrix router can only be upgraded via LAN, so connect the matrix router to the local subnet. Be sure that there is no other active connection with the router via Ethernet. - Page 67 MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 Step 5. Select the desired device Double click on the IP address, then click “YES” to establish connection with the matrix router. It will take 10-15 seconds to get all information from the router. Warning The bootloader application will hold the router in reset state when it establishes the connection.
- Page 68 Step 8. Upgrade firmware(s) Click “UPGRADE SELECTED FIRMWARES” button. A confirmation message appears. After clicking the “YES” button the selected controllers are being reprogrammed, with the firmware you selected. If you select a file that doesn‟t fit for the selected controller, you will get an information message about which file is wrong.
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Page 69: Troubleshooting
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 9. Troubleshooting 9.1. General problems Check the router Check whether the router is properly powered and whether CPU LIVE LED is blinking. Try performing a reset through the controller software, or unplug and reconnect the router‟s power cable. -
Page 70: Picture Is Not Displayed Or Distorted
9.4. Picture is not displayed or distorted Check the cables Due to the high data rates, the cables must fit very well. DVI connectors have to be locked with screws, no tensions or breaches are allowed. If your source or display has more connectors then make sure that the proper interface is selected. -
Page 71: Specifications
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 10. Specifications General Power ..............100-240 V AC; 50~60 Hz; 0.8 A Power consumption ............75 W (256 BTU/hour) Compliance ..................CE, UL, FCC EMI/EMC ..............EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2 Safety ..................EN 60065 Class I Warranty .................... - Page 72 Signal Data rate: ......all between 25 Mbps and 2.25 Gbps / TMDS channel Channels: ............. 1x TMDS Clock + 3x TMDS Colors Resolutions: all between 640x480 and 1920x1200@60Hz or 2048x1080@60Hz Color depth: ............maximum 36 bits, 12 bit/color Color format ................RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 HDTV resolutions: ..............
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Page 73: Mechanical Drawings (Router)
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 10.1. Mechanical Drawings (router) Front View 178 mm 482 mm Rear View 446 mm Top View 32.8 mm 40 mm housing only including buttons and connectors Section 10. Specifications Page 73 / 78... -
Page 74: Mechanical Drawings (Power Supply)
Side View 178 mm 2 mm 32.8 mm 40 mm 10.2. Mechanical drawings (power supply) 75 mm 110 mm 200 mm Page 74 / 78 Section 10. Specifications... -
Page 75: Rack Mounting Variations
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 10.3. Rack mounting variations Section 10. Specifications Page 75 / 78... -
Page 76: Version Applicability
The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Lightware will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers. In case of defect please call your local representative, or Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering 1071. Budapest Peterdy str. 15, HUNGARY Tel.:... -
Page 77: Quality Check Record
MX16x16DVI-Slim User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 13. Quality Check Record Model name Serial number Date of manufacture Checked Hardware Module Hardware Firmware Mother board EDID management LAN control server WEB content MAC address Control Panel Power supply Electrical check GND/EARTH Safety Inputs +3.3V;... -
Page 78: Document Revision History
14. Document revision history Document Release Date Changes Checked by router enclosure dimensions Rev. 1.0 01-07-2010 power supply enclosure Tamas Lehel document outline Rev. 0.8b 17-05-2010 first beta edition Tamas Lehel Rev. 0.1 21-04-2010 draft Page 78 / 78 Section 14. Document revision history...
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