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1. FIG 117 Insert the screws and tighten until snug 6 Cable the VIS board according the steps in the following section Cabling the VIS board VIS Board Connectors Each of the three BNC type connectors on a VIS board serves a different function FIG 118 e PI Local Sync Input This connector is designed to be connected by cable to the local sync output P3 of another VIS board to switch TTL level signals This connection allows enclosures to be switched on command from the master enclosure e P2 External Sync Input This connector accepts any of the following signal types e NTSC composite video Composite sync type of synchronization e RGBs group member that contains sync information e Blackburst generator e P3 Local Sync Output This connector is designed to be connected by cable to the local sync input P1 of another VIS board to switch TTL level signals This connection allows enclosures to be switched on command from the master enclosure P1 zaal i he T amp 2 i ER P LEGGE ee Local ae Input Dr D is MODULA VERTICAL sac eene D ses i t fi E Ea na nE ee COC External Sync Input Cris Bem l E iz 3 15m y ES Local Sync Output
2. 50 ohm Termination Connector Straight Through Patch a Max 100 ft 30 5 m FIG 13 A Modula linked to enclosure with an RJ 45 Ethernet linking port To link a Modula to an enclosure with an Ethernet 10 Base T port 1 Fasten T connectors to the Ethernet BNC linking connector on the Modula s CPU and to the BNC connector on the Media Converter 2 Fasten 50 ohm termination connectors to the T connectors on the Modula enclosure and the Media Converter 3 Attach an RG 58 coax cable from the open end of the T connector on the Modula to the open end of the T connector on the Media Converter Insert the RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the Media Converter s 10 100 RJ 45 port Insert the other end of the RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the second enclosure s Ethernet RJ 45 linking port When power is applied the Comm Communication Status indicator at the top of the CPU board illuminates indicating traffic between enclosures Linking a Modula to Multiple 10Base 2 BNC Enclosures Important A ways attach 50 ohm termination connectors to the open ends of the T connectors on the Media Converter and on the last enclosure on the coax cable run in multiple enclosure systems A Modula can link to multiple
3. b O 4 i 6 6 6 6 i System and Enclosure Numbers FIG 12 Modula linked to Modula To link a Modula to a Modula Epica 128 or Epica 256 1 Fasten T connectors to the Ethernet BNC linking ports on both enclosures 2 Fasten 50 ohm termination connectors to the T connectors on both enclosures 3 Attach an RG 58 coax cable from the open end of the T connector on the first enclosure to the open end of the T connector on the second enclosure 4 Ifapplicable additional 10Base 2 enclosures can be daisy chained off either enclosure see page 29 When power is applied the Comm Communication Status indicator at the top of the CPU board illuminates indicating traffic between enclosures Linking a Modula to an Epica DG Epica DGX 16 32 Epica DGX 144 Optima Optima SD or Precis SD A Modula enclosure can be linked to an enclosure with an Ethernet 10Base T RJ 45 port Epica DG Epica DGX 16 32 Epica DGX 144 Optima Optima SD or Precis SD by using a Media Converter Cable Length Requirements Network Segment Cable Type Maximum Distance Modula to Media Converter RG 58 coax 10 ft 3 05 m Media Converter to enclosure with 10Base T port RJ 45 straight through patch 100 ft 30 5 m T Connector 50 ohm Termination Connector RG 58 Coax Cable Max 10 ft 3 05 m
4. HTO Gi bb Yr a 1 4 imc c OUTPUT 1 0 mmi x FG1010 55 01 FG1010 52 01 BNC 3 position unbalanced o 000 QOL 8Lo 000 OL EU OUTPUT m OUTPUTS NUN FG1010 61 01 FG1010 58 01 RCA RCA unbalanced BL OU o immo Ow puc UE pron Li s Boo FG1010 64 01 FG1010 67 01 BNC 3 position balanced HH S VIDEO CATS A FG1010 03 01 FG1010 00 01 S Video 3 position balanced HH High headroom up to a 22 dBu signal FIG 80 Cat5 TX and RX Modules rear view Cat5 TX and RX AF 10 Boards and Numbers Note Specifications for these AF 10 boards are listed on page 126 Cat5 S Video Stereo TX and RX AF 10 Boards TX RX Connector Types FG1040 410 FG1040 425 RCA RCA unbalanced FG1040 413 FG1040 428 S Video RCA unbalanced FG1040 416 FG1040 431 S Video 3 position unbalanced FG1040 419 FG1040 434 BNC 3 position unbalanced FG1040 422 FG1040 437 BNC RCA unbalanced FG1040 440 FG1040 446 S Video 3 position balanced HH FG1040 443 FG1040 449 BNC 3 position balanced HH High headroom up to a 22 dBu signal Cat5 Video and Audio Boards Specifications Applies to Modula Cat5 Video and Audio input and output boards FG1034 488 and FG1034 494 when used in conjunction with Cat5 TX and RX Mo
5. Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 1 dB THD Noise volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 20 dBu 0 0396 THD Noise no volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 22 dBu lt 0 02 THD Noise volume control f 1 kHz Vin 10 to 20 dBu lt 0 05 in a Wideband amp Stereo enclosure Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu lt 95 dB Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu gt 100 dB Input Level max balanced 22 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Input Gain Adjustment Range Potentiometer adjustment 6 dB to 6 dB Output Level max balanced 422dBu Output Impedance 50 ohms Output Gain Adjustment Range Potentiometer adjustment Via serial control panel 6 dB to 10 dB 10 dBu to 70 dBu muted Output Volume Adjustment Range Signal Type Balanced or unbalanced Connector Type Pluggable 5 position terminal block Specifications Table 2 Applies to Modula Cat5 compatible stereo audio input and output boards contained in Cat5 systems listed in Applicability Table 2 page 94 Also applies to these Cat5 compatible stereo audio boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 2 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 2 dB THD Noise balanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 22 dBu lt 0
6. 1 Blank board plate Remove top and bottom screws on the plate covering the empty expansion slot and set plate aside FIG 115 Set screws aside for reuse Or VIS board Remove top and bottom screws on VIS board and carefully pull the VIS board straight out of the board slot Set screws aside for reuse oO M E o Em d D A Iu Im B E i AEN m el FIG 115 Remove the plate from expansion slot 2 Determine the setting of the termination load jumper J1 FIG 114 on page 178 on the VIS board new or previously installed If necessary follow the steps on page 178 to set the jumper to the on position 3 Replace or install the VIS board by lining up the board with the board guides that are on the top and bottom of the expansion board slot The VIS board has the correct end up when the back of the connectors are to the right of the board 00 0 0 FIG 116 Line up the board with guides and push until flush with the back 4 Carefully push the board into the enclosure until it snaps into place Make sure the plate is flush with the back 5 Insert the screws into the holes on the connector assembly and tighten the screws until they are snug
7. FIG 25 Fasten cable onto input or output BNC connector Make sure the video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure Standard video boards look similar to wideband HV sync HD SDI digital SD SDI digital and vertical interval sync boards but the Connector Guide identifies them Wideband Boards Applicability Notice z S M S p 9 999 FIG 26 Wideband video boards This chapter pertains to the Modula wideband video boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The following two tables provide information on the types of wideband video boards and their numbers and indicates which enclosure models can hold which boards Applicability Table 1 Wideband Video Boards in Wideband Video Wideband amp Stereo and SDI Digital Video amp Wideband Video Enclosures Enclosure Types amp Numbers a e x N e o os o 5 5 2 z a S T Tm e Q e co Fs x X x o z N e ceo 2 9 o o o o o 8 gt i gt e gt e d eo 2 N i M mo oW gw if 9 Wideband Video Boards amp Numbers St Sx Sx t lot PAN o0 o0 o0 o0 2 Note Specifications for these boards are listed in 2g 2 g 2 2 Z Specifications Table 1 page 52 Sf ie E ef ip amp Input Wideband Video e e e e FG1034 497 Output Wideband Video e e FG1034 506
8. S Video amp Stereo 32x32 FG1034 34 S Video amp Stereo 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 19 S Video amp Stereo 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 49 Cat5 Video amp Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video amp Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video amp Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 Applicability Table 1B S Video Boards in SDI Digital Video amp S Video Enclosures S Video Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 1 page 61 Enclosure Type amp Number Input S Video FG1034 505 Output S Video FG1034 508 SDI Digital Video amp S Video 32x32 FG1034 33 D Applicability Table 2 Cat5 Compatible S Video Boards in Cat5 Video amp Audio Enclosures Note Cat5 compatible S Video boards work in conjunction with Cat5 TX and RX modules or AF 10 boards and are not compatible with the S Video boards listed in Table 1A S Video Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 2 page 61 Enclosure Type amp Number Input S Video to Cat5 Output FG1034 512 Output S Video from Cat5 Input FG1034 524 Cat5 Video amp Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video amp Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video amp Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 Applicability Table 3 S Video Boards in CatPro RGBHV HD 15 and RGBHV HD
9. Stereo Audio Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Types amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in S Video amp Stereo 32x32 Specifications Table 1 page 95 FG1034 34 Input Stereo Audio gain control HH potentiometer gain b potenti gain S Video amp Stereo 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 431 FG1034 19 Output Stereo Audio gain control HH potentiometer gain FG1034 449 S Video amp Stereo 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 49 Output Stereo Audio digital volume control FG1034 566 Cat5 Video amp Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video amp Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video amp Audio 48x16 Flex slot High Headroom up to a 22 dBu signal FG1034 52 Applicability Table 1B Stereo Audio Boards for Wideband amp Stereo Enclosures Stereo Audio Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Type amp Number Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Wideband amp Stereo 32x32 Specifications Table 1 page 95 FG1034 28 Input Stereo Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 428 Output Stereo Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 446 Applicability Table 1C Stereo Audio Boards for SDI Digital Video amp S Video Enclosures Enclosure Type amp Number Stereo Audio Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 1 page 95 Input Stereo Audio gain contr
10. n FIG 118 VIS board connectors Single Enclosure To send the sync to a single enclosure 1 Attach the external sync cable to the External Sync Input P2 connector on the VIS board FIG 119 00 P2 External Sync Input 00 FIG 119 Fasten external sync cable to P2 connector Multiple Enclosures Systems with multiple enclosures will need a VIS board installed in all enclosures that require vertical interval sync switching Attach an external sync source to the master enclosure s External Sync Input P2 connector FIG 120 Relay the sync signal to all additional enclosures using the Local Sync Output P3 and Local Sync Input P1 connectors in a daisy chain pattern To send the sync signal to multiple enclosures 1 Attach an external sync source to the External Sync Input P2 connector on the master enclosure 2 Attach a cable to the Local Sync Output P3 connector on the VIS board in the master enclosure FIG 120 From external sync source to P2 From P3 to P1 From P3 to P1 FIG 120 Multiple enclosures cabled for external sync 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the Local Sync Input P1 connector on the VIS board
11. 22 dBu balanced Input Level max 8 dBu unbalanced Input Impedance 18 kohms Output Level max 22 dBu balanced Output Level max 8 dBu unbalanced Output Impedance 50 ohms Signal Type Will route stereo or mono audio Connector Options RJ 45 Cat5 S Video Stereo TXs and RXs Modules Specifications Applies to the TX and RX modules in FIG 80 and the TX and RX AF 10 boards listed in the chart on page 125 when used in conjunction with Cat5 Video and Audio boards General Specifications Approvals CE UL cUL Signal Types S Video or composite on one BNC or RCA and stereo audio Supported Twisted Pair Cable Types Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 Power Consumption max Modules 12 VDC to 24 VDC 1 3A Power AF 10 Power Connector Modules Humidity 120 VAC 240 VAC 2 1 mm DC power jack AMX AutoPatch power supply provided with the unit 0 to 90 non condensing Operational Temperature 32 to 110 F 0 to 43 C Dimensions 5 15 in 13 08 cm depth 4 33 in 11 00 cm width 1 66 in 4 22 cm height Weight Approximately 1 5 Ib 0 68 kg Connector Options RJ 45 BNC RCA S Video 3 position terminal block les Cat5 S Video Stereo TXs and RXs Modules Specifications continued Video Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Video Bandwidth All distances up to 1000 ft 305 m 3 dB
12. Configuration and Control The configuration file is stored in the CPU and contains routing and control information for an AMX AutoPatch Routing System Each system is programmed configured at the factory according to customer specifications Configuration Information A copy of the custom configuration file is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD that ships with each system The configuration software XNConnect is provided on the CD and can be used to further customize the configuration file see Appendix A Managing Configuration Files on page 147 Unless you need to modify your system you will not need to use any of the configuration software that is included on the CD Always make a copy of the configuration file before modifying it Configuration file modifications include basic tasks such as creating local presets customizing input and output channel names for control display e g in APWeb s control interface as well as advanced tasks such as adding or managing hardware Configuration file modifications are made with XNConnect which graphically displays the AMX AutoPatch system and its control configuration Other configuration software for specific hardware or for adjusting signal quality is also available on the AMX AutoPatch CD For details see the individual program s Help file Control Options Modula systems support three different protocols BCS as ASCII characters sent through an RS 232 port XNNet and TCP IP
13. Input Mono Audio HH potentiometer gain FG1034 475 Output Mono Audio HH potentiometer gain FG1034 472 High Headroom up to a 22 dBu signal SDI amp Standard Video 32x32 FG1034 30 SDI amp S Video 132x32 FG1034 33 Applicability Table 2 Cat5 Compatible Mono Audio Boards for Cat5 Video amp Audio Enclosures Note Cat5 mono audio boards work in conjunction with Cat5 S Video Stereo TXs and RXs modules or AF 10 boards and are not compatible with the mono audio boards listed in Applicability Table 1A Mono Audio Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 2 page 107 Enclosure Types amp Numbers Input Mono Audio to Cat5 output unbalanced potentiometer gain FG1034 515 Output Mono Audio from Cat5 input unbalanced potentiometer gain FG1034 527 Output Mono Audio from Cat5 input digital volume control unbalanced FG1034 539 Cat5 Video amp Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video amp Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video amp Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 Applicability Table 3 Mono Audio Boards for RGBHV HD 15 and CatPro RGBHV HD 15 Enclosures Note These mono audio boards cannot work in conjunction with CatPro boards or CatPro TXs and RXs Mono Audio Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifi
14. v Sources Destinations Vertical Interval Sync Select Sources and Destinations Join Channels All Channels Specific Channels 3 Select the second VM to be joined and click Add Repeat for any additional VMs 4 Optional Under Virtual Matrix Identifiers change the number and name 5 Check the Source and Destination check boxes so that both are joined in the new VM Click OK 6 Load the configuration file onto the system see page 156 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified ap Caution The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system ee ee Creating Virtual Matrix Breakaways Breakaway virtual matrices can be created from an existing virtual matrix allowing signals to be switched independently The most common reason for creating virtual matrix breakaways is to configure a system so that video and audio signals can be switched separately The information in the dialog boxes for this section is based on the following scenario The original system was configured to switch RGBHV and stereo signals together on VM 0 and now they need to be switched independently Two additional virtual matrices VM 1 for RGBHV and VM 2 for stereo audio are created to allow the video and audio to switch independen
15. LED Blinks Red and Green If the LED alternately blinks red and green a configuration failure has occurred e Ifthe blinking happens when the Adjust knob is pressed to save Step 13 the system failed to save the settings Any adjustments just made are still in effect but will be lost the next time power is cycled Press the Adjust knob repeat cycle the colors until the LED turns off e Ifthe blinking happens when power is cycled the system could not find valid settings and reverted to the factory defined default settings Complete Steps 5 through 13 again Routing Path B Cabling and the Wizard Method Source CatPro TX Module CatPro Input Board RGBHV HD 15 Output Board Destination For Routing Path B video adjustments are made with the CatPro Wizard which adjusts gain peak and skew for a sharp picture on the Destination Monitor To cable the system for Routing Path B 1 Place all source and destination devices in their final installation locations reserving one of the monitors for Step 3 reserve a monitor with the highest resolution available 2 Cable the complete routing paths from the source devices to the destination devices FIG 51 AII cable should be the actual cable that will be used The minimum cable length for a Modula CatPro Input board should not be less than 12 feet 3 66 m Control PC For Setup Only CatPro TX Module FG1010 45 01 1000 ft 305 m Source PC Des
16. for system status e Communication Status Indicator for communication activity Each CPU has the following port options Enc Link Ethernet BNC link port used specifically for linking enclosures Control Two RS 232 DB 9 ports for attaching an external control device e Remote XNNet link port for linking to AMX AutoPatch remote control devices such as remote control panels and Single Bus Controllers SBCs Power Receptacle with Specifications The universal power receptacle is in the lower left hand corner on the rear of the enclosure FIG 4 Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacle The power receptacle will accept all major international standard power sources Standard US power cords are provided for installations within the US This unit contains a fuse a power switch and the power receptacle The fuse is internal and is not field serviceable If you believe the fuse needs to be replaced contact technical support see page 43 Press the 0 side of the power switch to turn it off press the I side to turn it on Caution Double Pole Neutral Fusing fuses are used both in the live phase and the neutral phase of the device System serial number labels exact location may vary Power receptacle with specifications FIG 4 Left end of enclosure rear System Serial Number The system s serial number is normally located in two places on the enclosure When viewed from t
17. CatPro RX Module Destination Modula Distribution Matrix Destination Monitor with Speakers Source PC FIG 42 Routing Path A Routing Path B In Routing Path B FIG 43 the RGBHV and stereo signals from a source device are sent to a CatPro TX Module which passes the signals to the CatPro input board The signal is then routed through the RGBHV HD 15 and CatPro compatible stereo output boards to the destination device The cable between the CatPro TX Module and the Modula cannot exceed 1 000 ft 305 m The video display is adjusted using the CatPro Wizard on the Control PC see page 86 Source CatPro TX Module CatPro Input Board RGBHV HD 15 Output Board Destination eee Modula Distribution Matrix Control PC For Setup Only CatPro TX Module 7G1010 45 01 1000 ft 305 m Source PC Destination Monitor FIG 43 Routing Path B uu Routing Path C In Routing Path C FIG 44 the signal from a source device is sent to a CatPro TX Module which passes the RGBHV and stereo audio signals to the CatPro input board The signals are then routed to the CatPro output board and on to the CatPro RX Module which sends the signals to the destination device The total length of the cables between t
18. Executing a Test Switch Execute a test switch to verify the system is working properly before attaching all inputs and outputs Aside from having signal cables and a controller if applicable attached the system is ready to execute switches when it ships from the factory The first two source and destination devices must be attached to the input and output connectors as indicated in the AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that is shipped with each system for specific board connector information and specifications see the specific board chapter in this manual After the devices are connected power must be applied to the enclosure and then to the devices before executing a test switch Note f the signal from the source or destination device is a component signal that requires being attached to multiple input or output connectors e g an RGsB signal that requires three connectors all of the signal cables for that signal must be attached before executing the test switch A test switch can be executed from the following A front or remote control panel AMX control device AMX control software such as APControl 3 0 or APWeb e BCS Basic Control Structure commands over an external controller e An external third party controller Executing a Test Switch Before executing the test switch make sure the first two source devices and the first two destination devices are connected to the input and output connectors exactly as sh
19. FIG 105 Connectors grouped in a spanning pattern Sequential Grouping Pattern Although using a spanning pattern is more common for Modula Distribution Matrix enclosures a sequential pattern can be used to group connectors When this pattern is selected each of the standard component signals in an aggregate signal is assigned to an adjacent connector on the same board Example In the Y c system in FIG 106 the first channel of VM 0 audio follow video is composed of connectors 1 2 and 17 This configuration routes any of the eight source channels of Y c with mono audio to any or all of the eight destinations VM 1 or VM 2 breakaway switches can also be routed using the eight channels of Y c or eight channels of mono audio The first channel of Y c breakaway is composed of connectors 1 and 2 The first channel of mono audio breakaway is composed of connector 17 VM 0 Y c Mono Audio VM 1 Y c VM 2 Mono Audio NS _ CO Co jour 5 on Yic ol Co l a Mono Audio 50404 EA Ma el Gl e e e e e c Virtual Inputs Y c Mono Audio 1st input channel of VM 0 FIG 106 Connectors grouped in a sequential pattern Appendix C Paralleling Inputs Important The system must have been ordered to handle parallel inputs to use these dire
20. Linking a Modula to Multiple 10Base T RJ 45 Enclosures Linking a Modula enclosure to multiple RJ 45 enclosures requires a Media Converter a Multi Port switch and RJ 45 straight through patch cables FIG 15 Note f you have questions regarding cabling or network related issues in conjunction with using a Multi Port Switch or hub for linking enclosures contact your network administrator Cable Length Requirements Network Segment Cable Type Maximum Distance Modula to Media Converter RG 58 coax 10 ft 3 05 m Media Converter to Multi Port Switch RJ 45 straight through patch 100 ft 30 5 m Multi Port Switch directly to enclosure with RJ 45 port RJ 45 straight through patch 100 ft 30 5 m d Termination Connector T Connector Straight Through Patch Cable Up to 100 ft 30 5 m each FIG 15 Modula linked to two enclosures via 10Base T RJ 45 ports To link a Modula to multiple enclosures with RJ 45 ports 1 Fasten T connectors to the Ethernet BNC linking connector on the Modula s CPU and the BNC connector on the Media Converter 2 Fasten 50 ohm termination connectors to one end of the T connectors on the Modula and on t
21. Under the Create New Breakaway section change the number name and description From the Available Signals list select the signal s to be included and click Add Signal The signal appears in the Current Signals list Click Create Breakaway The VM appears in the Currently Defined Breakaways list Click OK to finalize the assignments Load the configuration file onto the system see page 156 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified ap Caution The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system Creating a New Virtual Matrix Important Save a backup copy of the existing configuration file if you find it necessary to modify the file for any reason A new virtual matrix can be created for new or existing hardware in a system Rather than making changes to an existing virtual matrix you can create a new one that uses the same board s When creating a VM to replace an existing one delete the old VM or if reuse is likely change its number Always exercise caution and make a backup copy before deleting any part of the existing file Optional To delete an existing VM 1 Using Save As under the File menu make a backup copy of the current file with a new name and save it to the PC 2 Rightclick the VM and select Delete Process Ov
22. al EA Instruction Manual Modula Distribution Matrix AUTOPATCH MODULA AutoPatch Matrix Switchers REV D 3 01 2011 Firmware v2 6 0 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which include AMX Dealers Distributors VIP s or other AMX authorized entity AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three 3 years from the date of purchase with the following exceptions LCD Panels are warranted for three 3 years except for the display and touch overlay components are warranted for a period of one 1 year e Disk drive mechanisms pan tilt heads power supplies are warranted for a period of one 1 year e AMX lighting products are guaranteed to switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting products as long as the AMX lighting products are under warranty AMX also guarantees the control of dimmable loads that are properly connected to our lighting products The dimming performance or quality there of is not guaranteed due to the random combinations of dimmers lamps and ballasts or transformers e AMX software is warranted for a period of ninety 90 days Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty AMX AutoPatch Epica Modula Modula Se
23. ID Bit 3 Blue 8 Blue GND 13 Horizontal Sync 4 ID Bit 9 5 VDC in DDC 14 Vertical Sync 5 GND 10 GND 15 ID Bit FIG 40 Pinout for HD 15 connector Note 55 mA supplied on output pin 9 power draw not to exceed 50 mA per port CatPro System Equipment A typical Modula CatPro system includes source and destination devices TX and or RX Modules and a PC for setup See the following for explanations of the equipment and their requirements Source Device PC or other RGB video source In a CatPro system the source device is normally a PC The Source PC sends a signal to the destination device normally a monitor The Source PC can be connected to a CatPro TX Module which is connected to a CatPro input board or to an RGBHV HD 15 input board If the Source PC also has audio the audio signal can be routed along with the RGBHV signal Destination Device Monitor The Destination Monitor receives signals from the Source PC It can be connected to the CatPro RX Module which is connected to a CatPro output board or to an RGBHV HD 15 output board depending on the routing path Adjustments made on the CatPro RX Module and or the CatPro Wizard which is run on a Control PC are reflected on the Destination Monitor When making display adjustments open the provided test image on the Source PC so that it can be routed to the Destination Monitor for display CatPro RGBHV Stereo TX and RX Modules CatPro RGBHV Stereo TX and RX Module
24. Input 7 to Output 8 9 reams Y 0 cnoor3 x lt Disconnected Channels A Disconnected Channels Channel Channel 0 Ch000 The Disconnected Channels box shows that Output 1 will be disconnected as part of Preset 1 Click the Assign Switch button The input appears in the Assignment column of the Destination Channels list the switch will execute when the local preset is executed Disconnect inputs or outputs as part of the local preset by selecting either the source or destination channel and clicking the Disconnect button The input or output appears in its corresponding Disconnected Channels list the input or output will be disconnected when the local preset is executed Repeat Steps 7 8 and 9 for all switches and or disconnects to be included in the preset Note For information on the other buttons and preset modifications press F1 while the Manage Local Presets dialog box is open 10 11 12 13 After all switches for the preset have been assigned click OK and then close the Manage Local Presets dialog box Define additional local presets by repeating the steps Load the configuration file onto the system see page 156 see Caution below If the configuration file has already been loaded to the system and local presets are the only modifications that have been made to the file select Configure All VM Local Presets found under Configure Configure Special Virtua
25. Output Wideband Video e FG1034 500 Output Wideband Video e FG1034 503 Input Wideband Video e FG1034 442 Output Wideband Video e FG1034 445 ee E Applicability Table 2 Wideband Video Boards in RGBHV HD 15 and CatPro RGBHV HD 15 Enclosures Wideband Video Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Types amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU Specifications Table 2 page 53 FG1034 61 Input aaron ane CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 638 FG1034 42 Input Wideband Video High Impedance FG1034 641 Output Wideband Video FG1034 644 Wideband Video Board Specifications Specifications Table 1 Applies to wideband video input and output boards listed in Applicability Table 1 page 51 Also applies to these wideband video boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 1 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 300 MHz or better 1 5 dB to 200 MHz or better 1 dB to 60 MHz or better Crosstalk f25MHz 60 dB f 150 MHz 30 dB Signal to Noise Ratio Vin 7 0 7 V 100 IRE 260 dB Input Level max 1 75 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Sync Input Output Level TTL Output Level max 1 75 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC Specifications Table 2 Applies to wideband video input and output boards listed in
26. The Manage Virtual Matrix Groupings dialog box opens Under Select a Method click Group by Pattern To group connectors individually see the Help file Specify the following parameters e Under Pattern Type select the pattern Spanning is the most common for an explanation of the Spanning and Sequential patterns see page 165 e Under Channel Type If the number of inputs equals the number of outputs select Mirror Directions to apply the settings to both inputs and outputs Or If the number is not equal select Sources Only Destinations Only will be selected in Step 18 e In the Starting Channel field enter the first channel number to be included e In the Number of Channels to Create field enter the number of channels needed for the first signal Select pattern Select Sources or Destinations Group Connecto s by Pattern Virtual Matrix Information Patter Definition Pattern Type Channel Type Sources Only C Destinations Only IV Mirror Directions Spanning Select Mirror Directions c i Sequential Specify number of channels Starting Channel ad Enclosure Physical Matrix Number of Channels to Create 8 Available Signals Available Connectors Specify starting channel Select signal Click Assign Signal 13 14 Select the first signal from the Available Signals list If applicable If not using the entire set of connectors that are available for the signal c
27. gt 100 dB Input Level max balanced 22 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Input Gain Adjustment Range Potentiometer adjustment 6 dB to 6 dB Output Level max balanced 22 dBu Output Impedance 50 ohms Output Volume Adjustment Range Potentiometer adjustment 6 dB to 10 dB Output Volume Adjustment Range Via serial control panel 10 dB to 70 dB mute Signal Type Balanced or unbalanced Connector Type Pluggable 5 position terminal block Specifications Table 4 Applies to CatPro compatible stereo audio contained in the CatPro RGBHV HD 15 system listed in Applicability Table 4 page 95 Also applies to these CatPro compatible stereo audio boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 4 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz 10 25 dB THD Noise f 1 kHz Vin 10 to 4 dBu lt 0 06 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 4 dBu lt 95 dB Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 dBu gt 80 dB Input Level max balanced 8 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Input Gain Adjustment Range Potentiometer adjustment 6 dB to 6 dB Output Level max balanced 8 dBu Output Impedance 50 ohms Output Volume Adjustment Range Type Via serial control panel 10 dBu to 70 dBu muted Balanced or unbalanced Connector Type Pluggable 5 position terminal block Compatibility These boards can be used to break into and ou
28. if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to use harmful interference in which case the user will be require to correct the interference at his own expense If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems prepared by the Federal Communications Commission to be helpful This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock N 004 000 00345 4 Use shielded cables To comply with FCC Class A requirement all external data interface cables and adapters must be shielded iis Lithium Batteries Notice Switzerland requires the following notice for products equipped with lithium batteries This notice is not applicable for all AMX equipment Upon shipment of the products to Switzerland the requirements of the most up to date Swiss Ordinance Annex 2 15 of SR 814 81 will be met including provision of the necessary markings documents and annual reports relative to the disposal of the batteries to the Swiss Authorities Trademark Notices AMX AutoPatch and NetLinx are trademarks of AMX Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries
29. local presets names etc and you do not want to replace it follow the steps below Note We recommend keeping a copy of the former configuration file for reference When loading any part of a configuration file the matrix switcher must not be actively switching You may want to disconnect any external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the file To enable a VIS board using XNConnect 1 Install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD sent with the new board If XNConnect is already installed on the PC we strongly recommend uninstalling the old version before installing a new version 2 Open XNConnect Using the standard File Open dialog box locate and open your XCL xcl configuration file that was sent with the new board The default location is in the C AutoPatch Configuration Software lt Version gt MyXCL folder sso NA 4 Inthe Hardware view right click the enclosure with the VIS board and select Manage Board Slots from the shortcut menu 5 Check the Vertical Interval Sync box to assign the board to an enclosure Wide Band Output 16x48 Wide Band Output 48x16 Video Output 32x32 Wide Band Output 16x48 Caen Daath Click OK Manage Board Slots lo x 10 Signal Boards for Modula 32332 Enclosure Name Sum oa oade Rosai with Maximum Slots Lc Modula Composite amp Mon 1 Std Video m 0000283 2 Std Video Input 0x00c283 3 Std Video Input 0x00c283 4 Std Video In
30. product s documentation For safety and signal integrity use a grounded external power source and a grounded power connector Turn off and unplug an enclosure before adding or removing boards unless otherwise specified in that product s documentation To avoid shock or potential ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to equipment make sure you are properly grounded before touching components inside an AMX AutoPatch product Information et directives de s curit Importantes Veuillez vous conformer aux directives de s curit ci dessous lorsque vous installez et utilisez votre appareil AMX AutoPatch Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de l installation du fonctionnement ou de la r paration de votre appareil AMX AutoPatch veuillez consulter la documentation accompagnant l appareil Lisez attentivement toutes les directives avant d installer et d utiliser les appareils AMX AutoPatch Le voltage doit tre appropri l appareil AMX AutoPatch Les appareils AMX AutoPatch ne contiennent aucune pi ce r parable par l usager la r paration ne doit tre effectu e que par du personnel qualifi Si de la fum e ou une odeur trange se d gagent d un appareil AMX AutoPatch fermez le imm diatement et appelez le Service de soutien technique Veillez ce que tous les blocs d alimentation des appareils dot s de blocs d alimentation multiples dans chaque unit soient allum s simultan ment Servez vous de protecteu
31. the system was programmed to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 ona label located on the left side near the power receptacle Each Modula Cat5 board has four RJ 45 modular receptacles Connector options for the TX and RX Modules and AF 10 boards include BNC RCA or S Video for video and 3 position terminal block balanced or unbalanced or RCA unbalanced for audio To attach Cat5 RJ 45 inputs and outputs 1 Adjust the Modula Cat5 board for line length if necessary see page 130 2 Insert the RJ 45 cable connectors into the input and output RJ 45 receptacles FIG 88 FIG 88 Insert RJ 45 connector into RJ 45 receptacle To attach inputs outputs and power to the TXs and RXs 1 Adjustthe RX for cable length if necessary see page 129 2 Attach input and output cables to the TX or RX connectors on the modules or AF 10 boards FIG 89 TX and RX Modules Audio Audio see FIG 90 see FIG 90 or FIG 91 S Video RJ 45 or FIG 91 BNC RJ 45 RCA audio RJ 45 imm EY iim TX and RX AF 10 Boards RJ 45 RJ 45 s S Video BNC Audio ai RCA see FIG 90 audio or FIG
32. 04 THD Noise unbalanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 8 dBu lt 0 03 Crosstalk balanced f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu lt 90 dB Crosstalk unbalanced f 1 kHz Vin 2 dBu lt 85 dB Signal to Noise Ratio balanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu gt 110 dB Signal to Noise Ratio unbalanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 dBu gt 90 dB Input Level max balanced 22 dBu Input Level max unbalanced 8 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Output Level max balanced 22 dBu Output Level max unbalanced 8 dBu Output Impedance 50 ohms Connector Type Pluggable 5 position terminal block Compatibility These boards can be used to break into and out of the Cat5 boards Specifications Table 3 Applies to Modula stereo audio boards contained in CatPro RGBHV HD 15 and RGBHV HD 15 systems listed in Applicability Table 3 page 94 Also applies to these stereo audio boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 3 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz 10 1 dB THD Noise RGBHV HD 15 enclosures No volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 22 dBu 0 0395 Volume control f 1 kHz Vin 10 to 20 dBu lt 0 05 THD Noise CatPro enclosures No volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 22 dBu lt 0 03 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu lt 92 dB Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu
33. 10 MHz min Video Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 70 dB TX Level max 2 V TX Impedance 75 ohms RX Level max 2 V RX Impedance 75 ohms Audio Specifications Parameter Conditions Value THD Noise balanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 to 22 dBu lt 0 01 f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 22 dBu lt 0 04 THD Noise unbalanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 8 dBu lt 0 01 Crosstalk balanced f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu lt 90 dB Crosstalk unbalanced f 1 kHz Vin 2 dBu lt 90 dB TX Level max balanced 8 dBu High Headroom TX Level max unbalanced 22 dBu standard TX Impedance 18 kohms RX Level max balanced 8 dBu High Headroom RX Level max unbalanced 22 dBu standard RX Impedance 50 ohms AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice System Setup In a Modula Cat5 Video and Audio system the Modula s Cat5 boards work in conjunction with Cat5 S Video Stereo TX and RX Modules or AF 10 boards Set up the system with a TX module between each source device and the Modula and an RX module between the Modula and each destination device FIG 81 The Modula input board or the RX module or AF 10 board may need adjustments to compensate for differences in Cat5 cable length These adjustments must be made before attaching cables To adjust the Modula Cat5 input board for differences in cable length see the directions on page 130 O To adjust the RX
34. BNC enclosures in a daisy chain with RG 58 coax cable FIG 14 The total distance between the two end termination connectors in a multiple enclosure system with BNC ports cannot exceed 10 ft 3 05 m 50 ohm Termination Connector T Connector RG 58 Coax Cable Up to a total of 10 ft 3 05 m PE FIG 14 Modula linked to two enclosures via 10Base 2 BNC ports To link a Modula to multiple enclosures with BNC ports 1 Fasten a T connector to the Ethernet BNC linking connector on the Modula s CPU 2 Attach a 50 ohm termination connector to one end of the T connector 3 Fasten T connectors to the Ethernet BNC linking ports on the remaining enclosures 4 Attach an RG 58 coax cable from the open end of the T connector on the Modula to the T connector on the next enclosure on Link remaining enclosures in a daisy chain using RG 58 coax cable attached to the T connectors Attach a 50 ohm termination connector to the open end of the T connector on the last enclosure in the daisy chain When power is applied the Comm Communication Status indicator at the top of the CPU board illuminates indicating traffic between enclosures
35. Control Structure XNNet and TCP IP Several different control options are available for Modula systems Multiple control methods can be used on the same system Choice of front mounted CP 10 or CP 20A control panel or blank front panel Remote control panel options AMX control devices for control programming information see the instruction manual for the specific interface APControl 3 0 software free with all systems APWeb TCP IP control via an external module Supports AMX AutoPatch s simple BCS serial control protocol Supports third party controllers BCS is sent as ASCII characters through the serial port For information on BCS commands see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Note Features and specifications described in this document are subject to change without notice Front View The enclosure which is the structural basis of the Modula Distribution Matrix is available in many convenient pre engineered sizes or can be custom built for your installation An enclosure may have either a blank front panel or one of various control panels front or remote panels produced by AMX AutoPatch for controlling the system s switches and system attributes Although control panels are optional we recommend one per system for system verification redundant control and troubleshooting Control panel illustrations and directions for use are provided in the s
36. FIG 101 CLOI201 3 4T In this command a controller signal is routed on Level 0 from X Port 2 to Y Ports 1 3 and 4 The last device status signal returned from Y Port 4 is the only status device signal that remains connected If the remaining device status signal must be returned from a different Y Port simply change the order the Y Ports are entered in the command The remaining device status signal will be the last one entered Switching Independent Controller and Device Status Signals To switch controller and device status signals independently commands are executed using different levels virtual matrices This method can be used for either of the configuration methods as long as each signal type is on a different level The system must be configured in XNConnect to handle this type of independent routing If the system was not ordered this way contact technical support see page 43 Control Panel When routing controller and device status signals independently with a control panel be sure to change the level prior to each Change command BCS Control The following example assumes an X to Y Point to Point configuration in which Level 1 has been configured to route only the X Port s controller signals and Level 2 has been configured to route only the Y Port s device status signals CL11506T CL21507T In the first command a controller signal is routed on Level 1 from X Port 5 to Y Port 6 without a device status signa
37. Install the board in an expansion slot Q Attach the cable s O Optional Verify that the system recognizes the VIS board O Required Enable the VIS board using XNConnect If the system is ordered with a VIS board O Verify the J1 jumper setting is correct see page 178 if necessary set the jumper you will need to remove and reinstall the board Q Attach the cable s O Update the system s configuration file with XNConnect Configuration Requirements e Ifthe original configuration file has not been modified a CD has been included with a new configuration file which must be uploaded to the system with XNConnect for the VIS board to work The new file will automatically enable the VIS board for the system e Ifthe original configuration file has been modified and you do not want to replace it use XNConnect to enable the VIS board see page 183 Before starting e Turn off and unplug the enclosure For multiple enclosure systems turn power off and unplug all enclosures that will have a VIS board added or enabled e Ifnecessary If cables from adjoining boards obstruct access label and disconnect them as necessary Termination Load Jumper VIS boards are shipped with the termination load jumper J1 set to the off position covering jumper pin number 1 for high impedance If the house sync generator does not have a termination load of 75 ohms the J1 jumper must be set to the on position covering both jumper
38. Modula an Epica 128 or an Epica 256 with the appropriate cable and T connectors because they all use Ethernet BNC connectors for linking see page 27 A Modula can be linked to enclosures with RJ 45 link ports e g Optima Optima SD Precis SD Epica DG Epica DGX 16 32 Epica DGX 144 using a 10Base T to 10Base 2 Media Ethernet Converter and cables see page 28 A switch or hub is required to link systems that include one Modula enclosure and two or more enclosures with 10Base T connectors see page 30 Network Segments The network segments the physical network sections as determined by hardware of a linked system determine the total distance between all the enclosures in a linked system A switch hub or a media converter indicates the start of a new network segment For more information regarding network segments see the directions for the individual type of system 10Base 2 BNC network segments cannot exceed 10 ft 3 05 m 10Base T RJ 45 network segments cannot exceed 100 ft 30 5 m Important Enclosures must be cabled correctly after linking To ensure that you are attaching the correct signal cables to the correct enclosure check the AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system as well as the system enclosure numbers on the rear of each enclosure Enclosures and Linking Connectors The method used for linking depends on the type of linking connector on each enclosure s CPU The table below indicates t
39. Module for differences in cable length see the directions on page 131 O To adjust the RX AF 10 board for differences in cable length see the directions on page 132 Modula E Destination Device ojo CS o amp B ooh j Source Device FIG 81 Cat5 system setup with TX and RX modules shown Note The Y c Stereo versions of the Cat5 Transmitter and Receiver may also be used to convert two composite and or two mono audio signals instead of Y c and stereo When installing a Modula system containing Cat5 input boards to route signals to standard output boards standard video S Video mono audio or stereo audio you will need to place a Cat5 TX Module or AF 10 board between each source and the enclosure FIG 82 ay Gp is n Uu 4 Cat5 TX Module b Up to 1000 ft 305 m o o oooooo0o0o0o0o i Destination Devices Source Device FIG 82 Cat5 system setup with TX module shown ile When installing a Modula system containing Cat5 output boards to accept signals from standard boards standard video S Video mono audio or stereo audio yo
40. Several different control options are available for Modula systems Multiple control methods can be used on the same system Front Control Panel or Remote Control Panel AMX AutoPatch control panels either front or remote control a Modula s switches and attributes Although control panels are optional we recommend one per system for routing verification redundant control and troubleshooting If the system has a control panel see the applicable control panel instruction manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com AMX Control Devices The Modula is compatible with a number of AMX control devices For control programming information see the instruction manual for the specific interface Control Software Modula enclosures can be controlled using AMX AutoPatch software e APControl 3 0 for control and scheduling e Uses serial port located on the CPU e Runs on a PC connected to the serial port e Download from the AMX AutoPatch CD APWeb Server TCP IP for control diagnostics and third party access e Uses serial port located on the CPU for connecting to an APWeb Server Module e Accessed through a TCP IP interface such as a web browser e g Internet Explorer e Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating an Modula on a company LAN Local Area Network If your AMX account has the required permissions this program can be downloaded from www amx com nnl MEN BCS Serial Control Protocol The M
41. Sync Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 57 Enclosure Types amp Numbers Input HV Sync Video FG1034 464 Output HV Sync Video FG1034 479 Cat5 Video amp Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video amp Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video amp Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 Wideband Video 32x32 FG1034 25 Wideband Video 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 10 Wideband Video 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 43 Wideband amp Stereo 32x32 FG1034 28 Applicability Table 2 HV Sync Boards in SDI Digital Video amp Wideband Video SDI Digital Video amp Standard Video and SDI Digital Video amp S Video Enclosures HV Sync Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 57 Input HV Sync Video FG1034 499 Enclosure Types amp Numbers FG1034 27 SDI Digital Video amp Standard Video 32x32 Output HV Sync Video FG1034 502 FG1034 30 SDI Digital Video amp S Video 32x32 FG1034 33 Applicability Table 3 HV Sync Boards in CatPro RGBHV HD 15 and RGBHV HD 15 Enclosures Note These HV sync boards cannot work in conjunction with CatPro boards HV Sync Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 57 Enclosure Types amp Numbers SDI Digital Video amp Wideband Video 32x32 CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 FG1034 42 Input H
42. The toggle switches individually configure the X Port and Y Port connectors to function as controller or device ports The switches are above and to the left of the DB 9 connectors FIG 98 which support the Sony 9 pin RS 422 pinout The default setting for X Port connector switches is CTL for attaching controller equipment The default setting for Y Port connector switches is DEV for attaching device equipment If your system setup is different the toggle switches on the boards must be adjusted accordingly If the equipment attached to a board functions as a controller set the switch to CTL If the equipment functions as a device set the switch to DEV see pinout table on page 139 Important f the toggle switches are changed from their default settings the control information provided on page 143 through page 145 must also be interpreted accordingly To set the port configuration 1 Toggle the switch up for the device DEV setting or down for the controller CTL setting Equipment Function Controller Set switch to CTL Device Set switch to DEV DEV CTL toggle switches set to DEV default for Y Port connectors 9 10 and 11 FIG 98 Set toggle switches to determine port configuration Termination Jumper Typically jumper pins for a connector should be set for termination when high data rates or long cable lines are used Each connector has two 100 ohm 3 pin jumpers The jumper ne
43. adjustment Turn left counterclockwise to increase sensitivity Phantom power selection switch Set to 48V to select phantom power Set to OFF before attaching wires or setting compression ratio FIG 75 Setting options To select phantom power for microphones if microphone power board is installed 1 Set the phantom power selection switch to 48 V flip up Microphone Input and Phantom Power Boards 118 Modula Instruction Manual SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video Boards Applicability Notice FIG 76 SD SDI digital video boards This chapter pertains to Modula SD SDI and HD SDI digital video boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on the types of digital video boards and their numbers and indicates which enclosure models can hold which boards SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video Boards in SD SDI and HD SDI Enclosures SD SDI Digital Video Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Types amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in SDI Digital Video 32x32 Specifications Table 1 on page 120 FG1034 40 SD SDI Input SDI Digital Video amp Wideband Video 32x32 FG1034 410 FG1034 27 SD SDI Output FG1034 413 SDI Digital Video amp Standard Video 32x32 FG1034 30 HD SDI Digital Video Boards
44. amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in SDI Digital Video amp S Video Enclosure 32x32 Specifications Table 2 on page 120 FG1034 33 HD SDI Input FG1034 533 HD SDI Output FG1034 536 Note HD SDI digital video boards can also be used to route SD SDI digital video signals SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video Board Specifications Specifications Table 1 Applies to SD SDI digital video boards FG1034 410 and FG1034 413 contained in the enclosures listed on page 119 Also applies to these SD SDI digital video boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 1 Parameter Value Bit Rates 143 Mbps 177 Mbps 270 Mbps 360 Mbps 540 Mbps Auto Data Rate Lock Yes Data Type 8 bit or 10 bit Standards SMPTE 259M SMPTE 344M Input Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Output Impedance 75 ohms Timing Jitter Alignment Jitter 0 1 UI 360 Mbps 0 1 UI 360 Mbps Rise and Fall Time 600 ps 100 ps Auto Cable Equalization CDR Reclocking Up to 350 m 1148 29 ft of Belden 8281 or equivalent 270 Mbps Yes Connector Type BNC Data not available for bit rates of 177 Mbps and 540 Mbps Specifications Table 2 Applies to HD SDI digital video boards FG1034 533 and FG1034 536 contained in the enclosures listed on page 119 Also applies to these HD SDI digital video
45. are generally composed of highly resistive conductive materials to safely drain static charges without increasing an electrocution risk in the event of an accident ESD protective equipment can be obtained from 3M Desco Richmond Technology Plastic Systems and other such vendors Important Safety Information and Instructions When using and installing your AMX AutoPatch product adhere to the following basic safety precautions For more information about operating installing or servicing your AMX AutoPatch product see your product documentation Read and understand all instructions before using and installing AMX AutoPatch products Use the correct voltage range for your AMX AutoPatch product There are no user serviceable parts inside an AMX AutoPatch product service should only be done by qualified personnel If you see smoke or smell a strange odor coming from your AMX AutoPatch product turn it off immediately and call technical support For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AMX AutoPatch products Only use a fuse s with the correct fuse rating in your enclosure Make sure the power outlet is close to the product and easily accessible Make sure the product is on or attached to a stable surface Turn off equipment before linking pieces together unless otherwise specified in that
46. configured in XNConnect so the enclosures are on different virtual matrices levels For more information on system configuration using XNConnect see the Help file Control Panel To execute switches on paralleled inputs using a control panel 1 Follow the instructions for executing a switch on the control panel using the virtual matrix level for which the first board is configured and selecting the paralleled input source and the desired output s destinations 2 Repeat Step 1 for the second board using the virtual matrix level for which it is configured and selecting the paralleled input and the desired output s For more information on executing switches with a control panel see the applicable control panel instruction manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com APControl or APWeb To execute switches on paralleled inputs using APControl or APWeb 1 Using the CrossBar APControl or XBar APWeb for the VM level associated with the first board select the crosspoint for the paralleled input and desired output s 2 Repeat Step 1 for the second board using the CrossBar or XBar for the second VM level For more information on executing switches using APControl or APWeb see the APControl Help file or the Instruction Manual APWeb Interface on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com BCS Commands To execute switches on paralleled inputs using BCS commands 1 Enter the command for the first enclosure usi
47. in the second enclosure 4 For additional enclosures cable the P3 connectors to the P1 connectors Optional Verify system recognition of the VIS board by completing the steps below Required Enable the VIS board by updating the configuration file using the steps on page 183 Verifying System Recognition of the VIS Board To verify system recognition of the VIS board attach an external serial control device with a terminal emulation program to the serial port on the enclosure The steps below are specifically for using HyperTerminal on a PC however similar devices and programs can be used instead To verify that the VIS board is enabled 1 Attach a PC to the Modula s serial port with an RS 232 null modem cable 1 Open HyperTerminal and set the serial port settings to match the Modula s default settings see table to the right If the Modula s Modula settings have been changed from the default since installation use Serial Port Settings the current settings instead Baud Rate 9600 2 Reapply power to all enclosures that were turned off when the board Data Bits 8 was installed Stop Bit 1 3 Enter scr in HyperTerminal Parity None Flow Control None 4 Check the splash screen to be sure the VIS board has been detected and is enabled FIG 121 Janet HyperTerminal 5 x File Edt View Call Transfer Help Dg l ola AutoPatch Modula signal router Host software v3 1 0 Text will var
48. information Your individual certification requirements and progress 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 03 11 92011 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time
49. is defeated when high heat producing equipment is placed directly above or below an enclosure ap Caution To prevent overheating avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below three empty rack units are recommended Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow Mechanical Rack Loading When installing equipment in a rack distribute the weight to avoid uneven mechanical loading dud E Circuit Overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuits be aware of the effect that overloading the circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring Reliable Earthing Grounding Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained If not using a direct connection to the branch circuit e g plugging into a power strip pay particular attention to supply connections ap Caution For proper start up turn on all power switches for the AMX AutoPatch equipment at the same time before applying power to the source and destination devices We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Unpacking The Modula is shipped with one enclosure per shipping box The invoice is sent separately a packing slip is attached to the outside of each box Each box contains the following items Q Enclosure Q Stand
50. l l1 1 l l FIG 66 Mono audio boards shown with potentiometer gain option This chapter pertains to Modula mono audio boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The following five tables provide information on the types of mono audio boards and their numbers and indicate which enclosure models can hold which boards Applicability Table 1A Mono Audio Boards for Standard Video S Video amp Stereo and Cat5 Video amp Audio Enclosures Note For Cat5 Video amp Audio enclosures the mono audio boards listed in this table cannot work in conjunction with Cat5 boards or Cat5 compatible mono audio boards For Cat5 compatible mono audio boards see Applicability Table 2 page 105 Mono Audio Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Types amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Standard Video 32x32 Table 1 page 106 FG1034 31 Input Mono Audio gain control HH potentiometer gain pu aR gel poent gain Standard Video 16x48 Flex slot Output Mono Audio gain control HH potentiometer gain FG1034 437 Standard Video 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 46 Output Mono Audio digital volume control FG1034 443 S Video amp Stereo 32x32 FG1034 34 S Video amp Stereo 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 19 S Video amp Stereo 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 49 Cat5 Video amp Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video amp Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1
51. or board be sure to pull on the connector housing instead of the cable To fasten a locking S Video connector 1 Hold the connector at a slight angle to the right while pushing in Or Pull back on the housing of the connector FIG 32 while pushing the connector in Connector housing FIG 32 Pull back housing to fasten connector To remove a locking S Video connector 1 Pull back on the housing of the connector S Video Boards 64 Modula Instruction Manual RGBHV HD 15 Boards Applicability Notice XA PT e 14 18 5 N a9 e nur vinaow z 9 Sv ZLOQOWLOG8Z9SvEZLO CAM 9E6z 952 605 WSN WM eue yo efie yo efe eae fe o d E avon e ofzz o efsmje ele efi FIG 33 RGBHV HD 15 boards This chapter pertains to Modula RGBHV HD 15 video boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on RGBHV HD 15 boards and their numbers and which enclosure models can hold which boards RGBHV HD 15 boards can be used in conjunction with CatPro boards i e an RGBHV HD 15 input board can switch to CatPro output boards and an RGBHV HD 15 output board can receive RGBHV HD 15 signals from CatPro input boards Modula RGBHV HD 15 Boards in RGB
52. pins to internally set a 75 ohm load FIG 114 shows the jumper location on Modula VIS boards 1 Off High Impedance On 75 Ohm Load FIG 114 Termination load jumper J1 positions To set the termination load jumper 1 Ifthe VIS board is already installed remove it from the enclosure see Steps 1 and 2 of the installation procedure on page 179 2 Set the J1 jumper according to FIG 114 3 Replace install the board see Steps 3 through 6 on page 180 Removing and Installing a VIS board ESD Warning 7o avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal Modula materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip attached to a good ground source Items Required e Modula VIS board s e Phillips 1 screwdriver e ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip e Ifapplicable Updated configuration file see the Configuration Requirements section page 178 to determine if required Important Be sure to install a VIS board in the expansion board slot next to the CPU If a VIS board is installed in an input or output board slot signal routing is affected To remove and install a VIS board
53. that contain the same signal cannot be joined e g two matrices cannot be joined if they both contain S Video signals If one of the VMs to be joined is smaller than the other the combined VM will only include the number of channels in the smaller VM For example if VM 1 is 8x8 and VM 2 is 16x16 the combined VM will include all of the channels of VM 1 and the first 8 input and 8 output channels of VM 2 Joining a specific subset of channels is not supported at this time For the same result join two VMs delete the unwanted channels from the joined VM and then collapse the channel gaps see the XNConnect Help file The information in the dialog box below is based on the following scenario The original system switches 16x16 S Video on VM 1 and 20x20 stereo audio on VM 3 The two VMs are joined to create VM 0 that switches input and output signals for sixteen pairs of video and audio signals Note For additional information on joining virtual matrices see the XNConnect Help file To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box press F1 To create a joined virtual matrix 1 From the Virtual Matrix menu select Join Virtual Matrices 2 Selectthe first VM to be joined and click Add The VM s default number and default name can be changed Create Joined Virtual Matrix Select the first VM and click Add Repeat for the next VM vM vM Name Defined Signals Remove Join Directions
54. the Modula Vertical Interval Sync VIS expansion board FG1034 325 Overview A VIS board gives the Modula complete vertical interval synchronization switching capability Each Modula enclosure is built to hold one VIS board we recommend installing the VIS board in the expansion slot immediately to the left of the CPU Control board The VIS board must be attached to an external sync source generating one of the following signal types e Blackburst generator NTSC composite video Composite sync type of synchronization If all of the source devices are genlocked to the same source the master sync signal synchronizes the video switching to occur during the vertical interval pulse eliminating vertical roll or jitter on the monitor When a VIS board is installed in each enclosure that contains video boards one master sync signal can be used to synchronize all video signals for the system Each Modula enclosure that was ordered with sync will have the VIS board already installed In an enclosure without the board vertical interval sync can be enabled by installing a VIS board in an expansion slot and updating the system s configuration file with XNConnect Enabling Vertical Interval Sync Important Adding or replacing boards should only be done by personnel trained to handle ESD sensitive parts and assemblies Overview If a VIS Board is added to an existing system O If necessary set the termination load jumper J1 see page 178 O
55. to the system and to a PC file for backup If adjustments are not complete restart the Wizard and finish adjustments Stereo Audio Boards Applicability Notice o e e T9 38 ls i N ouT jout E 8 E 8 EN 28 d 4 g E SB 8 IE ES E E d Let E Gi SH T Ll E E BE xi s li h 3 E BIB EiBI BIB B LB E B EB E E za E E i e 3 E IJ J T em Lt LA E uj jug us gus ns EU Uu R R R R R RE R UART wp IR Rt x FIG 61 Stereo audio boards shown with potentiometer gain option This chapter pertains to Modula stereo audio boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The following six tables provide information on the types of stereo audio boards and their numbers and indicate which enclosure models can hold which boards Applicability Table 1A Stereo Audio Boards for S Video amp Stereo and Cat5 Video amp Audio Enclosures Note For Cat5 Video amp Audio enclosures the stereo audio boards listed in this table do not work with Cat5 boards or with Cat5 compatible stereo audio boards For Cat5 compatible stereo audio boards see Applicability Table 2 page 94
56. www amx com An INI file Updater for updating XNConnect is available on the AMX website under AutoPatch tools an account is not required Opening a Configuration File Important Even if XNConnect is already on your PC install the newest version that shipped on the same CD as the configuration file We strongly recommend uninstalling the old version of XNConnect before installing a new version The process of modifying a configuration file starts by opening it with XNConnect After the modifications are complete the new configuration information must be loaded onto the system to implement the changes If you cannot locate the factory configuration file see Discovering a System on page 150 Caution Use XNConnect only if you need to reload the configuration file or modify your system s configuration from the original specification Make a copy of the original file before making modifications every time the file is modified To launch XNConnect 1 From the Start menu select Programs 2 Select AutoPatch Applications or other file group you specified during the installation 3 Select the XNConnect folder 4 Select XNConnect The XNConnect program opens CE XNConnoct Untitlad XCL Configuration file Dui P Hardware Virtual Movices Getting Started dialog box 5 From the Getting Started dialog box click Open Configuration File If the dialog box does not appear from the File menu sele
57. 0 dB Skew Adjustment User adjustable 0 to 62 ns in 2 ns increments on R G and B channels Sync Output Signal Levels Unterminated Low 0 V High 5 V Polarity Follows input polarity Active high or low Audio Out at 1000 ft Signal Level max 8 dBu unity gain Volume Control Range User adjustable Mute to 6 dB Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 2 dB THD Noise f 1 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 4 dBu lt 0 04 Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 dBu gt 105 dB Impedance lt 5 ohm Connector Options RGBHV Stereo Input 1 Female RJ 45 RGBHV Out 1 Female HD 15 Stereo Audio Out 1 Pluggable 3 5 mm terminal block AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables and Wires Important Before attaching cables and wires For important information see CatPro system equipment requirements on page 77 and see setting up a CatPro system on page 78 When attaching input and output cables and wires refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach the cables and wires on each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 ona label located on the left side near the power receptacle Important T
58. 0009 m I Ch 0010 mu 1_Ch 0011 mu I Ch 0012 su 1_Ch 0013 1_Ch 0014 Note If a channel is in more than one VM virtual matrix you must repeat Step 4 for the channel in each of the VMs Input Connectors Signal Name I Connector Modula C V IN 004 1 Default Channel Name 5 Customize additional channels by repeating Steps 3 and 4 6 Load the configuration file onto the system see page 156 If channel names are the only modifications that have been made to the file use the Configure System Namespace option found under Configure Configure Special Virtual Matrix 7 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified ap Caution The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system Creating Local Presets A local preset is a predetermined collection of switches on the same virtual matrix to be routed simultaneously Executing a local preset affects only those inputs and outputs specified not the whole system Local presets are defined using XNConnect and can be executed using a control panel local or remote or using BCS commands as part of a macro in APControl 3 0 or APWeb or entered in a terminal emulation program The process for creating local presets involves three dialog boxes that cover managing naming
59. 034 22 Cat5 Video amp Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 aaa High Headroom up to a 22 dBu signal Applicability Table 1B Mono Audio Boards for Wideband Video and Wideband Video amp Stereo Enclosures Mono Audio Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 1 page 106 Enclosure Types amp Numbers Input Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 419 Output Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 434 Output Mono Audio digital volume control FG1034 440 Wideband Video 32x32 FG1034 25 Wideband Video amp Stereo 32x32 FG1034 28 Input Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 677 Output Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 680 Output Mono Audio digital volume control FG1034 683 Wideband Video 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 10 Input Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 686 Output Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 689 Output Mono Audio digital volume control FG1034 692 Wideband Video 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 43 Applicability Table 1C Mono Audio Boards for SDI Standard Video and SDI amp S Video Enclosures Mono Audio Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 1 page 106 Enclosure Types amp Numbers
60. 1 e Customizing channel names labels see page 153 e Creating local presets see page 154 Loading a configuration file see page 156 A system can be a standalone matrix switcher or multiple matrix switchers with or without additional controllers and accessories Installing XNConnect Use this software only if you need to customize or change the configuration information from the original specification Even if XNConnect is already on your PC install the newest version that shipped on the same CD as the xcl configuration file We strongly recommend uninstalling the old version of XNConnect before installing a new version System Requirements Windows XP Professional 233 MHz processor Minimum of 128 MB of RAM 20 MB of available hard drive space 800x600 screen resolution 1024x768 is recommended Serial port and RS 232 null modem cable To install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD 1 Close all other applications currently running on your PC 2 Insert the AMX AutoPatch CD into your CD drive to start automatically If the CD does not autorun explore the CD folder and double click the Index html file Spe a Select Software and find XNConnect Optional Select Release Notes to read about the software before installation Select Install Follow the directions in the subsequent dialog boxes Note If your AMX account has the required permissions you can download the newest version of XNConnect from
61. 15 Enclosures Note These S Video boards cannot work in conjunction with CatPro boards S Video Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 3 page 62 Enclosure Types amp Numbers Input S Video FG1034 430 Output S Video FG1034 433 CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 FG1034 42 RGBHV HD 15 32x32 FG1034 61 S Video Boards Specifications Specifications Table 1 Applies to S Video boards listed in Applicability Tables 1A and 1B see page 59 Also applies to these S Video boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 1 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHz or better 1 dB to 20 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 50 dB Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Input Level max 2 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level 2 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type S Video 4 Pin Mini Din Locking S Video Specifications Table 2 Applies to Cat5 compatible S Video boards contained in Cat5 Video Audio enclosures listed in Applicability Table 2 see page 60 Also applies to these S Video boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 2 Parameter Conditions Value Frequenc
62. 3 page 48 Also applies to these standard video boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 3 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHZ or better 1 dB to 20 MHz or better Crosstalk f25MHz 50 dB Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Return Loss Input f 5 MHz lt 45 dB Input Level max 1 2V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 1 2V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables Important f using Cat5 compatible standard video boards for information on installation and system setup first see Cat5 Video and Audio Boards with TXs amp RXs starting on page 123 When attaching standard video input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach each cable and each wire on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet Attaching Video Cables To connect video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors FIG 25 21 22 IN 25 o 24
63. 3 Short splash screen in HyperTerminal 5 Install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD sent with the new board If XNConnect is already installed on the PC we strongly recommend uninstalling the old version before installing a new version Open XNConnect From the Communication menu select Change Comm Settings Check the settings for the selected PC port the default is Com 1 baud rate 9600 and adjust if necessary From the File menu select Open Using the standard File Open dialog box locate and open the XCL xcl configuration file that was sent with the new board The default location is in the C AutoPatch Configuration Software lt Version gt MyXCL folder 10 For XNConnect version 2 4 0 from the Configure menu select Configure All 11 The system automatically reboots all devices Or For XNConnect versions prior to 2 4 0 from the Configure menu select Reboot All Devices Execute a test switch that includes a signal routed on the new board to ensure the system is working correctly Repeat for any additional new boards If the test switch does not execute correctly contact technical support see page 43 Your splash screen may differ AMX reserves the right to change the contents and or formatting of the splash screen without notice Appendix D Adding or Replacing Boards 176 Modula Instruction Manual Appendix E Vertical Interval Sync VIS Applicability Notice This appendix pertains to
64. 4T Example Adjust the volume to 10 dB for Output 3 on Level 0 VM 0 by entering the following BCS command line CL0O3VA100T Adjusting Input Gain For stereo audio boards that support input gain adjustments within the gain range for the specific audio inputs are normally made during system setup however they can be made at any time during normal operation When audio is adjusted for a device the adjustment applies to all levels switching audio signals Stereo input boards are set to unity gain at the factory Caution We strongly recommend that input gain adjustment be made only by a qualified installer or dealer Purpose and Uses of Input Gain Adjusting input gain the nominal level of the signal from the source device allows source signals of varying amplitudes to be equalized before they are routed and the volume is adjusted Equalizing source levels provides a consistent reference for volume adjustments and eliminates jumps when routing a new input to an output Input gain adjustment is also used for equalizing amplitudes between balanced and unbalanced inputs To equalize input levels by adjusting input gain 1 Route the first input source to an output destination 2 Adjust the input gain for the source to the desired dB level see page 102 3 Repeat for all inputs that will be routed to the same output Note The total through system gain the amount of input gain plus the amount of output gain specified for any
65. 91 T ei FIG 89 Fasten cable onto input or output connector BNC Fasten the cable connectors onto the input and output BNC connectors RCA Insert the RCA cable plugs into the input and output RCA jacks S Video Hold the connector at a slight angle to the right while pushing in or pull back on the connector housing while pushing the connector in AMX AutoPatch S Video cables lock onto S Video connectors Standard S Video cables may be used but will not lock Important To determine the correct wiring to use for the audio connectors check the type of connectors specified under each module illustrated in the figure on page 124 and in the table for AF 10 boards on page 125 If the model is listed for balanced audio it may also be wired for unbalanced audio FIG 90 If the model is listed for unbalanced it can only be wired for unbalanced FIG 91 3 Attach 3 position terminal block audio wires Unscrew the clamps on the audio connector Insert the wires FIG 90 or FIG 91 and firmly re tighten the clamps to make secure connections ST m Inverting Signal d gt Shield C mp Non Inverting Signal Balanced Wiring D DIE sme m e xu Common CE Signal Unbalanced Wiring FIG 90 Wiring options for models with 3 position balanced audio connectors Note When using twisted pair wire connect the shield ground at one end only recommend re
66. Applicability Table 2 page 52 Also applies to these wideband video boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 2 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 300 MHz or better 1 5 dB to 200 MHz or better 1 dB to 60 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 60 dB f 150 MHz lt 30 dB Signal to Noise Ratio Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 60 dB Input Level 1 75 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Return Loss CatPro RGBHV HD 15 enclosures only lt 45 dB Output Level 1 75 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables When attaching wideband input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 ona label located on the left side near the power receptacle To connect wideband video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors FIG 27 FIG 27 Fasten cable onto input or output BNC connector Make sure the video cable is connected to the cor
67. BNC and mono audio connectors CPU Control board oh te Oo PRESE em res n ale e e e e e e Ie fe E a a A 2 isis il e E ae ele alleel G 1 ei 3 rj es aeae 2 n 2 fq Pa By Pay E S e e 8 e 8 lel 5 We T a v v 3 hee Ol G amp _ 9 91 9 amp j el ej e Modula 4 RU model with S Video and HD 15 connectors FIG 2 Rear views of Modula 3 RU and 4 RU enclosures The following sections briefly introduce the hardware on the rear of the enclosure Rear View Components e CPU Control board Power receptacle and specifications e System Serial number Input and output boards number will vary depending on enclosure size and slots may be empty depending on the configuration CPU Control Board The CPU is in the farthest right expansion control slot on the rear of the enclosure FIG 3 System Status Indicator Communication Status Indicator Enc Link Ethernet BNC Port only used for linking enclosures with 50 ohm terminating connector attached Control Serial Ports DB 9 FIG 3 Modula CPU Control board At the top of the CPU you will find two indicators e System Status Indicator
68. Boards Output volume can be adjusted using either a control panel that supports this feature see the control panel s instruction manual or BCS Basic Control Structure commands from an external controller BCS Volume Adjustment Volume can be adjusted using one of three BCS command methods Absolute Relative or Increment Decrement Directions for adjusting volume using the Absolute Method adjusting volume to a specific decibel level are given below Information and instructions for the other two methods can be found in the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com To adjust volume using the BCS Absolute Method 1 Enter the Volume Absolute command using the format below Replace the s with the level number and the output number and replace with the decibel level Enter the decibel level as a decimal number to the tenth place without the decimal point e g 31 5 dB is entered as 315 CLfOSVA T Example Adjust the volume to 10 dB for Output 3 on Level 0 VM 0 by entering the following BCS command line CL0O3VA100T Note 7he total through system gain the amount of input gain plus the amount of output gain specified for any input to output routing path cannot exceed 10 dBr If a volume command is entered that exceeds 10 dBr when it is combined with the gain of an input the command will be accepted and will be indicated in status results but will n
69. CPU 5 Tighten both screws and plug the connector back into the CPU 6 Ifnot already on apply power first to the Modula enclosure before applying power to the XNNet device see Applying Power and Startup page 38 7 Execute a test switch to ensure the Modula is working properly see Executing a Test Switch on page 41 Attaching Inputs and Outputs Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the system Looking at the rear of a Modula enclosure the inputs for sources are on the left side of the enclosure and the outputs for destinations are on the right side of the enclosure The number and type of connectors depend on the number and type of input and output boards Input and output connectors are numbered separately The four connector numbers for each board are above and to the right of its top connector This numbering pattern continues on each board FIG 20 Note Depending on the types of boards in the configuration the numbering may start over with each board type When attaching input and output signal cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that shipped with the system The guide shows where to attach each signal cable on the rear of each enclosure The system s serial number is in two places on the Modula enclosure left rear and left side near the power receptacle The label on the side also has the enclosure number refe
70. Channel Output 2 Left Stereo Channel Output 2 Right Stereo Channel FIG 64 Output gain adjustment pots 2 Adjust the output volume for the destination to the desired dB level by turning the corresponding potentiometer FIG 64 clockwise to the right to decrease volume or counterclockwise to the left to increase volume 3 Repeat for all destinations that require adjustment ie Digital Gain Volume Output Boards Output volume can be adjusted using either a control panel that supports this feature see the control panel s instruction manual or quick start guide or BCS Basic Control Structure commands from an external controller BCS Volume Adjustment Volume can be adjusted using one of three BCS command methods Absolute Relative or Increment Decrement Directions for adjusting volume using the Absolute Method adjusting volume to a specific decibel level are given below Information and instructions for the other two methods can be found in the nstruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com To adjust volume using the BCS Absolute Method 1 Enter the Volume Absolute command using the format below Replace the s with the level number and the output number and replace with the decibel level Enter the decibel level as a decimal number to the tenth place without the decimal point e g 31 5 dB is entered as 315 CLHOFVA
71. D 15 and stereo audio boards This chapter pertains to Modula RGBHV Stereo to CatPro boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table on the following page shows the types of RGBHV Stereo to CatPro boards and their numbers and indicates the pre engineered systems containing the boards that are available Modula CatPro boards must be used in conjunction with CatPro RGBHV Stereo Transmitter TX and or Receiver RX Modules to make up a complete system The third table on the following pages shows the types of CatPro RGBHV Stereo TX and RX modules and their numbers For information on system setup see page 78 CatPro boards work in conjunction with RGBHV HD 15 and CatPro compatible stereo audio boards Although other types of boards may be included in the CatPro RGBHV HD 15 enclosure they cannot receive signals from CatPro input boards or route signals to CatPro output boards RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards in CatPro Pre Engineered Systems RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards and Numbers System Types and Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 71 Input Receiver RX FG1034 487 Output Transmitter TX FG1034 490 For CatPro compatible RGBHV HD 15 boards see the board chapter starting on page 65 For CatPro compatible stereo audio boards see the board chapter starting on page 93 Input 32 CatPro inputs Output 32 CatPro outputs Configuration 32x32 Model Num
72. D 15 systems listed in Applicability Table 3 see page 105 Also applies to these mono audio boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 3 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 1 dB THD Noise no volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 22 dBu 0 0396 THD Noise with volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 20 dBu 0 0596 RGBHV HD 15 enclosures only Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu lt 92 dB Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu gt 100 dB Input Level max balanced 22 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Input Gain Adjustment Range Potentiometer adjustment 6 dB to 6 dB Output Level max balanced 22 dBu OuputlImpedane 50oms Output Gain Adjustment Range Potentiometer adjustment 6 dB to 10 dB Output Volume Adjustment Range Via serial control panel 10 dB to 70 dB mute Sigal Type Balancedorunbalanced Connector Type Pluggable 3 position terminal block AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Wires Important f using Cat5 compatible mono audio boards first see Cat5 Video and Audio Boards with TXs amp RXs starting on page 123 for special system setup information When attaching mono audio input and output wires refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector
73. D turns green the module is placed in Green Skew Adjust mode 8 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise or counterclockwise if necessary to align the green color bars with the red color bars 9 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns blue the module is placed in Blue Skew Adjust mode 10 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the blue color bars align with the red and green color bars FIG 50 Test image adjusted for skew 11 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns white the module is placed in Volume Adjust mode 12 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume 13 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns off and the module saves all of the settings Additional fine tuning with the potentiometers may be necessary If undesirable display conditions persist see Troubleshooting on page 92 Tip For optimal results on flat panel LCDs use page 2 of the pdf test image and press the auto adjust button on the panel after using the potentiometers and the Adjust knob To abort the adjustment procedure at any time 1 Hold the Adjust knob down until the LED turns amber then release the knob The LED blinks 3 times and the RX Module reverts to its previous settings Cycling power on the CatPro RX Module during the adjustment procedure will have the same effect Individual settings are not stored in memory until all adjustments Steps 1 through 13 have been made
74. Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach the wires on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Wiring Sources and Destinations Source and destination devices will require either balanced differential or unbalanced single ended connections FIG 67 illustrates the options for wiring between the sources and the input connectors and between the output connectors and the destinations More than one of these options can be used in the same system FIG 68 shows details for balanced and unbalanced wiring Source Connections Destination Connections Modula Mono Audio Connections Source balanced wired unbalanced Destination balanced wired unbalanced Source unbalanced wired unbalanced Gray Ground Destination unbalanced wired unbalanced FIG 67 Options for source to Modula to destination 3 Term wiring To attach mono audio input and output wires 1 Unscrew the clamps on the audio connector 2 Insert the wires and firmly re tighten the clamps to make secure connections For balanced audio wire placement see the left wiring diagram in FIG 68 For unbalanced audio wire pl
75. HV HD 15 and CatPro RGBHV HD 15 Enclosures RGBHV HD 15 Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Types amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 66 Input FG1034 590 Output FG1034 593 RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 61 CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 42 RGBHV HD 15 Specifications RGBHV HD 15 and CatPro Enclosures RGBHV HD 15 to RGBHV HD 15 Applies to Modula RGBHV HD 15 boards FG1034 590 and FG1034 593 when contained in RGBHV HD 15 enclosures Applies to these boards when contained in CatPro enclosures and switching to RGBHV HD 15 boards Also applies to these RGBHV HD 15 boards when contained in preconfigured systems and switching to RGBHV HD 15 boards Specifications Table 1 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 3 dB to 300 MHz or better Crosstalk f 150 MHz lt 30 dB f 30 MHz lt 35 dB f 5 MHz lt 50 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE 260 dB Input Level max x1 5V Input Impedance 75 ohms Return Loss Input f25MHz 45 dB Sync Input Level TTL Output Level max 1 5V Output Impedance 75 ohms Sync Output Level TTL Connector Type HD 15 CatPro Enclosures RGBHV HD 15 to CatPro Applies to Modula RGBHV HD 15 boards FG1034 590 and FG1034 593 when contained in CatPro enclosures and switching to CatPro boards Also applies to these RGBHV HD 15 boards when contained in precon
76. HV HD 15 inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output HD 15 connectors FIG 34 9 10 14 18 IN DI IN REIN FIG 34 Fasten cable onto input or output HD 15 connector HD 15 Board Connector Pinout For High Density DB 15 board connector pinout information see FIG 35 RGBHV HD 15 Board Connector Pinouts Input VESA DDC Compliant 1 Red 6 Red GND 11 ID Bit 2 Green 7 Green GND 12 DDC SDA 3 Blue 8 Blue GND 13 Horizontal sync 4 ID Bit 9 5V in DDC 14 Vertical sync 5 GND 10 GND 15 DDC SCL Output 1 Red 6 Red GND 11 ID Bit 2 Green 7 Green GND 12 ID Bit 3 Blue 8 Blue GND 13 Horizontal sync 4 ID Bit 9 5 V out DDC 14 Vertical sync 5 GND 10 GND 15 ID Bit Note 55 mA supplied on output pin 9 power draw not to exceed 50 mA per port FIG 35 RGBHV HD 15 input and output board connector pinout RGBHV HD 15 Boards 68 Modula Instruction Manual RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards with TXs amp RXs Applicability Notice n n H OUT 13 2 drin cmm i ibs fT ri nr Nnm edm 0 E E Ts b l S fA c mmm mj Ena ME ols FIG 36 RGBHV Stereo to CatPro boards shown with RGBHV H
77. HyperTerminal is a copyright product of Hilgraeve Inc 3M Desco Richmond Technology and Plastic Systems are registered trademarks Neuron and LonTalk are registered trademarks of Echelon TosLink is a registered trademark of the Toshiba Corporation Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Agency and the U S Department of Energy Other products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Warnings and Cautions This manual uses the following conventions and icons to draw attention to actions or conditions that could potentially cause problems with equipment or lead to personal risk ESD Warning The icon to the left indicates text regarding potential danger associated with the discharge of static electricity from an outside source such as human hands into an integrated circuit often resulting in damage to the circuit Warning The icon to the left indicates text that warns readers against actions or conditions that could cause potential injury to themselves Caution The icon to the left indicates text that cautions readers against actions that could cause potential injury to the product or the possibility of serious inconvenience Notices Modula Instruction Manual Overview and General Specifications Product Notes The Modula Distribution Matrix is AMX s most flexible matrix switchers availa
78. IG 8 The procedure following provides general steps with references to detailed information found in later sections of the manual Attach 4 External Controller Single Enclosure optional ES Attach 50 ohm Apply Power Attach Rack Ears Termination Connector gt Attach First Two to Modula amp then Execute Attach all Input amp Install in Rack OR Input amp Output gt System Devices Test Switch amp Output Cables Multi Enclosure System Cables Link Enclosures s _ Optional a a Enable VI Sync Board FIG 8 Installation procedure ap Caution To prevent overheating and airflow restriction avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below three empty rack units are recommended Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow HJ HEN To install and set up a Modula system in a rack 1 Attach the rack ears per FIG 9 FIG 9 Attach rack ears 2 Placethe enclosure in the rack and attach front mounting screws to hold it firmly in place FIG 10 repeat for any additional enclosures d FIG 10 Place enclosure in rack and secure with screws Tip When placing enclosures keep in mind that the op
79. Media Converter or to a Multi Port Switch Both ends of the cable are wired to TIA EIA 568 A e Media Converter use when linking 10Base 2 BNC enclosures to 10Base T RJ 45 enclosures e Multi Port Switch use when linking some types of multiple enclosure systems Note The Comm Communication Status indicator at the top of the CPU board indicates communication status when the enclosure is linked as part of an active system e ej ecl FIG 11 Comm indicator on CPU LAAA Important f an enclosure in a linked system is down due to power failure etc it may need to be disconnected from the remaining enclosures in order for the rest of the system to continue working Linking a Modula to a Modula Epica 128 or Epica 256 A Modula can be directly linked to another Modula an Epica 128 or an Epica 256 via the Ethernet linking ports The total distance between the two linked enclosures cannot exceed 10 ft 3 05 m Cable Length Requirements Network Segment Cable Type Maximum Distance Modula to Modula or Epica 128 or Epica 256 RG 58 coax 10 ft 3 05 m Important 50 ohm termination connectors are required on the open ends of all T connectors when linking enclosures E RG 58 coax cable a Max 10 ft 3 05 m aall 33332 aef esos 3 GG GJ GJ
80. RGB Crosstalk f 30 MHz lt 35 dB f 5 MHz lt 50 dB RGB Return Loss f 5 MHz lt 35 dB Sync In Impedance 510 ohms Sync In Out Polarity Output follows input polarity Active high or low Sync Out Signal Levels Unterminated Low 0V High 5 V Supported Twisted Pair Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 Cat6e STP Connector Options Cable Types skew free cable is not recommended RGBHV Stereo Female RJ 45 Signals displayed using a resolution of 1600x1200 at 60 Hz may exhibit slightly visible background noise in certain circumstances particularly with LCD monitors Overall transmission distance including input and output cannot exceed 1 000 ft 305 m from source to destination All measurements were taken using Cat5e cable RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards Specifications continued Audio Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Audio In Out Signal Type Stereo unbalanced Audio In Out Signal Level max 8 dBu Audio Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz 10 2 dB Audio THD Noise f 1 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 4 dBu lt 0 04 Audio Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 4 dBu lt 98 dB Audio Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 KHz Vin 4 dBu gt 83 dB Audio In Impedance 2 kohms Audio Output Impedance 5 ohms Audio Out Volume Adjustment Range User adjustable at CatPro RX Module 6 dB to mute Supported Twisted Pair Cable Types Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 Cat6e STP s
81. S N N lt u iL S ml oo EA Q x x 2 8 2 LI o o o o o gt i gt e gt e o5 eo D N o0 Y Gut o q Standard Video Boards amp Numbers Si St Sx Sx a2 a 2 a 2 a2 Note Specifications for these boards are listedin V 2 2 g 2g 2g Specifications Table 1 page 48 9 g 9 Input Standard Video e e e e FG1034 452 Input Standard Video High Impedance e e e e FG1034 458 Output Standard Video e FG1034 470 Output Standard Video e e FG1034 473 Output Standard Video e FG1034 572 Applicability Table 1C Standard Video Boards in SDI Digital Video amp Wideband Video SDI Digital Video amp Standard Video and SDI Digital Video amp S Video Enclosures Standard Video Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 1 page 48 Enclosure Types amp Numbers SDI Digital Video amp Wideband Video 32x32 FG1034 27 SDI Digital Video amp Standard Video 32x32 FG1034 30 SDI Digital Video amp S Video 32x32 FG1034 33 Input Standard Video FG1034 454 Input Standard Video FG1034 448 Output Standard Video FG1034 457 Output Standard Video FG1034 451 Applicability Table 2 Cat5 Compatible Standard Video Boards in Cat5 Video amp Audio Enclosures Note Cat5 compatible standard video boards work in conjunction with Cat5 TX and RX modules or AF 10 boards a
82. The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system Grouping Pattern Examples For switching purposes connectors can be grouped in two basic patterns of virtual channels spanning and sequential Explanations and examples of each follow Spanning Grouping Pattern A spanning pattern is the most common method of grouping connectors for an Modula Distribution Matrix When this pattern is selected each of the component standard signals in an aggregate signal is assigned to a connector on an adjacent board The same pattern is then repeated for the outputs Example In the RGBHV systems in FIG 105 the first channel of VM 0 audio follow video is composed of connectors 1 5 9 13 17 and 21 This configuration routes any of the four source channels of RGBHV with mono audio to any or all of the four destinations VM 1 or VM 2 breakaway switches can also be routed using the four channels of RGBHV or mono audio connections respectively The first channel of RGBHV breakaway is composed of connectors 1 5 9 13 and 17 The first channel of mono audio breakaway is composed of connector 21 VM 0 RGBHV Mono Audio VM 1 RGBHV VM 2 Mono Audio N x iu _ u D em el D i l el e e Virtual Inputs RGBHV Mono Audio 1st input channel of VM 0
83. V Sync Video FG1034 653 RGBHV HD 15 32x32 FG1034 61 Output HV Sync Video FG1034 662 HV Sync Boards Specifications Applies to Modula HV sync boards FG1034 464 FG1034 479 FG1034 499 FG1034 502 FG1034 653 and FG1034 662 Also applies to these HV sync boards when contained in pre engineered systems Parameter Conditions Value HV Sync Input Level OV to 5 V HV Sync Output Level OV to 5 V Sync Polarity Output follows Input Connector Type BNC AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables When attaching HV sync input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach each cable and each wire on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet To connect HV sync inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cable connector onto the input or output BNC connectors FIG 29 FIG 29 Fasten cable onto input or output BNC connector Make sure the video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure HV sync boards look similar to standard video wideband HD SDI digital SD SDI digital and vertical interval sync boards but the Connector Guide identifies them HV Sync Video Boards i91 co Mod
84. acement see the right wiring diagram in FIG 68 LT LT E Mst 3 term group E mi Li Li L1 Non Inverting Signal AE fii Signal 4 E Shield GND EE Common GND Psi Inverting Signal B ilh Jumper c imi jm a mi Balanced audio Unbalanced audio FIG 68 Balanced and unbalanced mono audio wiring Note For mono audio signals using twisted pair wire connect the shield ground only at one end recommend receiving end to minimize low frequency noise 23 Adjusting Output Volume Most mono audio output boards in a Modula can be ordered with either potentiometer volume control or digital volume control see below for both Either adjustment can be made at any time during normal operation Potentiometer Output Boards Mono audio output boards are set to unity gain at the factory To adjust output volume using potentiometers 1 Routea source input to the first destination output Oo c T 2 v Channel 1 4 Channel 2 Channel 3 4 44 Channel 4 FIG 69 Output gain adjustment pots 2 Adjust the output volume for the destination to the desired dB level by turning the corresponding potentiometer FIG 69 clockwise to decrease volume counterclockwise to increase volume 3 Repeat for all destinations that require adjustment Digital Gain Volume Output
85. age 84 6 Disconnect the Temporary RX Module Unit and reconnect the permanent RX Module to the CatPro output board 7 Repeat Steps 1 through 6 for all the sources used in Routing Path C if source devices and their cable runs are similar see the note below 8 From the Options menu select Save to System to restore the settings upon power up The Save to System dialog box opens 9 Click OK 10 From the File menu select Save As to save a backup file to the PC 11 Enter a file name and Click OK Note f the same types of source devices are connected to the same types of destination devices with similar cable runs the settings for the file saved in Step 9 can be applied to those sources see page 88 The following procedure needs to be completed for all the destinations that will be used in Routing Path C To calibrate a CatPro output to its RX Module using the RX Hardware Method 1 Routea source to the output to be adjusted on the CatPro output board 2 Onthe RX Module connected to the output adjust the video display using the Gain and Peak potentiometers and the Adjust knob see page 83 3 Repeat for all the outputs destinations on the board that will be used in Routing Path C If undesirable display conditions persist after using the adjustment procedure see the Troubleshooting section on the following page D Troubleshooting Note f undesirable display conditions persist after trying the Troubleshoot
86. an alligator clip attached to a good ground source To adjust an RX Module for cable length 1 Remove the screws on each side of the receiver four screws total 2 p AVB RX CAT5 SVID RCA FG1010 34 01 AUDIO S VIDEO L R FIG 85 Remove screws indicated and lift top plate up 2 From the rear of the module free the edge of the module s top cover from the tabs on the rear plate and lift the edge up Open the lid on its hinge far enough to access the DIP switches 4 Settoggles 1 2 3 4 on both DIP switches a small screwdriver or paper clip works well to the correct position according to the Line Length Adjustments table on page 129 0 OFF toward the power jack and 1 ON toward the RJ 45 port Gain Potentiometer Example shows a setting of 0 1 0 0 for a cable length of 425 ft 130 m ca Hag an LIL 0 OFF toward the power jack and 1 ON toward the RJ 45 port FIG 86 Set toggles on both DIP switches to the same value 5 Close the lid inserting the tabs on the module s back plate into the slots on the top cover Insert screws and tighten until snug Tip Gain adjustments can also be made on the potentiometers while the lid is lifted off the RX Module ESD Warning 7o avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive compo
87. and modifying presets The instructions below are for creating a local preset For detailed information on modifying and deleting local presets see the XNConnect Help file To create a new local preset 1 Inthe Virtual Matrices view right click the virtual matrix the preset will be created for and select Manage Local Presets from the shortcut menu The Manage Local Presets dialog box opens Manage Local Presets Virtual Matix Number Existing Presets Assigned Switches PresetName Number 2 Click the Name New button The Name New Preset dialog box opens Name New Preset Preset Number f Name Preset 1 Cancel Optional Enter a different preset number local presets do not need to be numbered sequentially Enter a name for the new preset Click OK The Modify Preset dialog box opens 6 For the first switch click the source channel input and one or more destination channels outputs Select multiple destination channels by holding down the Control key while selecting the channels Modify Preset Source Channels Preset Information Destination Channels Available Channels Number 1 Available Channels The Assignment column shows Channel Name P Name Preset 1 e three switches that will be f executed as part of Preset 1 z T 1 Ch 0002 j Assign Switch i Ch 0003 Input 2 to Output 5 D Chi Clear Source x Ch 0007 Input 3 to Output 6 Clear Destination i
88. ard US power cord if shipped within the US Q Rack ears with 8 screws per set C Link cables and T connectors provided with multiple enclosure systems Q 50 ohm termination connector s Q Other enclosure products as needed The documentation in the first box includes Q AMX AutoPatch Modula Quick Start Guide Q AMX AutoPatch Linking Enclosures Quick Start Guide for multiple enclosure systems Q AMX AutoPatch CD Q AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide For orders comprising multiple enclosures the shipping boxes are marked as Chassis of where the first blank is the box number and the second blank is the total number of boxes in the shipment Important f applicable the shipping boxes each have a yellow green sticker that states that the unit enclosure is part of a multiple enclosure system and must be installed with the same serial numbers Unpacking Tips O Before fully unpacking the enclosure s inspect the shipping box es for any signs of damage If a box is partially crushed or any sides have been broken open notify the shipping agency immediately and contact your AMX representative see the warranty on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com C Once unpacking is complete closely check the physical condition of the enclosure Q Collect all documentation Note Please save the original shipping container and packing materials AMX is not responsible for damage caused by insufficient packing during return sh
89. ation related tasks see the XNConnect Help file Modifying Source and Destination Channel Names Ifthe system is using APWeb for control the names for the source and destination channels displayed in the XBar can be customized in XNConnect The custom names labels can be up to 23 characters and cannot contain the following characters lt gt If your system has a graphical front panel such as a CP 20A the names for the source and destination channels displayed on the LCD can be customized in XNConnect For more information on channel names and description parameters see the XNConnect Help file To customize the channel names In the Virtual Matrices view click the to the left of the Virtual Matrix Click the to the left of the Sources or Destinations folder Select the channel you want to rename Ae WV N e Enter the new name in the Name field in the right hand pane and press Enter The new channel name replaces the default channel name in the Sources or Destinations list XNConnect Untitled XCL Configuration file File Edit View VirtualMatrix Configure Communication Help Da ke f EN E m3 Name Field edit in place Hardware Virtual Matrices iussis aL displays selected channel Cd Modula 1 Composite Name I_Ch 0004 D Sources Customized Channel Name Selected Channel I Ch 0004 s I Ch 0005 s I Ch 0006 mu I Ch 0007 s I Ch 0008 s I Ch
90. ber FGP34 BLBL PRO Input 32 CatPro RX inputs Output 16 local outputs 16 RGBHV amp 16 stereo Configuration 32x16 Model Number FGP34 BLGB PRO Input 16 local inputs 16 RGBHV amp 16 stereo Output 32 CatPro TX outputs Configuration 16x32 Model Number FGP34 GBBL PRO Input 8 local inputs 8 RGBHV amp 8 stereo 16 CatPro RX inputs Output 8 local outputs 8 RGBHV amp 8 stereo 16 CatPro TX outputs Configuration 8 16x8 16 Model Number FGP34 DGDG PRO Input 8 local inputs 8 RGBHV amp 8 stereo 8 CatPro RX inputs Output 8 local outputs 8 RGBHV amp 8 stereo 8 CatPro TX outputs Configuration 848x848 Model Number FGP34 DDDD PRO RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards in CatPro Customs Systems RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards and Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 71 Enclosure Type and Number CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU Model Number FG1034 42 Input Receiver RX FG1034 487 Output Transmitter TX FG1034 490 For other types of boards that may be contained in enclosure but are not CatPro compatible see the applicability table in the specific board type s chapter this RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards used with CatPro RGBHV Stereo Modules RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards and Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 71 CatPro RGBHV Stereo Modules Types and Numbers Note Specifications for t
91. ble as a standalone system or capable of being linked as part of a larger system including any other AMX AutoPatch products that are XNNet compatible Each Modula enclosure can hold up to sixteen boards with four connectors each Modula systems fit in a broad range of audio video data environments and are controllable from a variety of sources see page 15 Note Because the Modula Distribution Matrix is available in several models and various configurations the illustrations in this manual may differ from the model s you purchased Modula Features Ultra Flat Response bandwidth curve measured at a tight 3 dB High bandwidth linearity and low crosstalk Virtual matrices levels Breakaway to route audio video or audio follow video Groupings and presets local and global Supports paralleled multi channel signal routing Ability to mix a variety of audio video and data boards in a single enclosure Link to other AMX AutoPatch matrix switchers RS 232 port Enc Link BNC port for linking enclosures Board upgrade potential Optional Vertical Interval Sync VIS expansion boards Optional digital volume control output Input gain via potentiometers Audio connections support balanced or unbalanced audio Rack mounting ears included Backed by AMX Warranty see warranty at www amx com or on the AMX AutoPatch CD 24 hour technical support Modula Control Features Modula systems support three different protocols BCS Basic
92. boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 2 Parameter Value Bit Rates 143 Mbps 177 Mbps 270 Mbps 360 Mbps 540 Mbps 1 485 Gbps Auto Data Rate Lock Yes Data Type 8 bit or 10 bit Standards SMPTE 259M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 344M Input Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Output Impedance 75 ohms Timing Jitter lt 0 2 Ul 1 485 Gbps Alignment Jitter lt 0 1 UI 1 485 Gbps Auto Cable Equalization Up to 140 m 459 32 ft of Belden 1694A or equivalent 1 485 Gbps CDR Reclocking Yes Connector Type BNC Data not available for bit rates of 177 Mbps and 540 Mbps AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice le Attaching Cables When attaching SD SDI and HD SDI input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Make sure the SD SDI or HD SDI digital video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure Digital vid
93. can hold which boards Modula Cat5 boards must be used in conjunction with Cat5 S Video Stereo Transmitters TX and or Receivers RX to make up a complete system Cat5 TXs and RXs are available either as modules or as AF 10 boards For information on system setup see page 128 Modula Cat5 Video and Audio Boards in Cat5 Video and Audio Enclosures Cat5 Video and Audio Boards and Numbers Enclosure Types and Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 125 Cat5 Video and Audio 32x32 Input FG1034 37 FG1034 488 Cat5 Video and Audio 16x48 Flex slot Output FG1034 22 FG1034 494 Cat5 Video and Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 Cat5 TX and RX Modules and Numbers Note Specifications for these modules are listed on page 126 TX Modules RX Modules AVB TX CAT5 SVID RCA AVB RX CAT5 SVID RCA i 1 AUDIO x S VIDEO CAT 5 AUDIO SVIDEO CAT 5 Q AN A o e Ld 0 iae ouor Pae I aem FG1010 37 01 FG1010 34 01 S Video RCA unbalanced AUDIO VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 CAT 5 l AUDIO VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 CAT S ir L R EN EN l i L R SLo OW 8 E 0 00 OF FG1010 49 01 FG1010 46 01 BNC RCA unbalanced
94. cations Table 3 page 108 Input Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 656 Output Mono Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 665 Output Mono Audio digital volume control FG1034 668 Enclosure Types amp Numbers RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 61 CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 42 Mono Audio Boards Specifications Specifications Table 1 Applies to mono audio input and output boards listed in Tables 1A see page 103 and 1B and 1C see page 104 Also applies to these mono audio boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 1 Output Gain Adjustment Range Potentiometer adjustment Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 1 dB THD Noise volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 20 dBu lt 0 03 THD Noise no volume control f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 22 dBu lt 0 02 THD Noise volume control f 1 kHz Vin 10 to 20 dBu lt 0 05 Wideband and Wideband amp Stereo enclosures Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu lt 95 dB Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu gt 100 dB Input Level max balanced 22 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Input Gain Adjustment Range Potentiometer adjustment 6 dB to 6 dB Output Level max balanced 22 dBu Output Impedance 50 ohms 6 dB to 10 dB Output Volume Adjustment Range Via serial cont
95. ced modification unless you change the hardware or want to change or add virtual matrices Any new equipment for upgrading an existing system will be shipped from the factory along with a new configuration file to be loaded onto the system We strongly recommend using the new file instead of attempting to modify the existing configuration file to accommodate the new equipment Important f any modifications are made to the configuration file other than customizing channel names creating local presets or changing control panel passwords provide technical support with a copy of the modified xcl file for future support If your configuration file needs any type of additional advanced modification we strongly recommend contacting technical support see page 43 to request a modified xcl file or to ask for assistance ap Caution Virtual matrix modifications are an advanced feature of XNConnect that should not be attempted unless you are extremely familiar with XNConnect and the AMX AutoPatch Distribution Matrix being configured This appendix covers three advanced virtual matrix related tasks Joining combining virtual matrices e Creating breakaway virtual matrices e Creating a new virtual matrix Important Save a back up copy of the existing configuration file if you find it necessary to modify the file for any reason Virtual Channels and Virtual Matrices A system s configuration allows groups of incoming signals from source devi
96. cedseeeateceesdostee 38 Serial Control Device Startup dieti eraat eere rebos rp aae eger cea E eoa sa cree i Ena 40 Exec ting a Test Switch RE 41 Technical SUPPOrt M 43 Standard Video Boards oosesinqpEt VERSER UR ERERE RIA KDE ENEEREU DME A UPS RUN d On FER HIGH 45 Applicability Notice 5 2 nitet eene Ense eure toe Oe les AEAEE EEEREN AEA EREE TIESSEN ARES 45 Standard Video Boards Specifications eee essent nennen Sukaneka 48 Dicruhf gels i aseiiis 50 Wideband Boards TT T 51 Applicability Notice e 51 Wideband Video Board Specifications cccsssecscsssssssecesssssssecesssssssecesscssseecesesssseeeeessseeee 52 WI Ier ces aeaa aeaaaee OER E scan eA a a AA coat busuecceazuaissvadeesoadestveavsnvecisevessbe 53 HV Syne Video Boards isssiissiiunsroines ninsori nasra vidue E ao EEES SES 55 Applicability Notices ee M EE 55 HV Sync Boards Specifications i csccscececcseseusscveseccacocereusetscceesteventocectasccpetseevaocteceseusedaetenssse 57 Attaching Cables me 57 3 S Video Ro C ERN E E IT T T ERN 59 PVTsI Icriqheadc 59 S Video Boards Specifications e eee er eroe tee trenes oret reae Eb
97. ceiving end to minimize low frequency noise d E Common Ce i Unbalanced Wiring FIG 91 Wiring for models with 3 position unbalanced audio connectors 4 Apply power to the system The electrical ratings must meet those indicated in the specifications table see page 126 AF 10 Plug the AC power cord into the power receptacle and into the external power source Module If you are using the AMX AutoPatch power supply plug the desktop power supply into the power jack on the module s and into an AC external power source Or If you are providing the power supply plug the power cord from a UL or equivalent listed power supply into the power jack on the module s Cat5 Video and Audio Boards with TXs amp RXs 136 Modula Instruction Manual RS 422 Boards Applicability Notice TA HDA 555 CES D ETAO eee E e lo c E osere D i an gt ENE 3 9 3 9 E y aoe o o S555 o S59 9 CORR D G9 EE AS GN EA PEE 9e D lo B Hm FIG 92 RS 422 boards This chapter pertains to Modula RS 422 X Port and Y Port boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on the types o
98. ces to be routed through the system and out to destination devices The signals are grouped into virtual input and output channels in which the channels component signals such as R G B H and V can be grouped into a single channel to permit the simultaneous switching of them as an aggregate signal RGBHV The resulting virtual channel uses a single input or output number for control purposes A virtual channel is assigned to a physical connector or group of physical connectors The signals in the virtual channels will be switched in unison e g a Y signal and a c signal on a Y c board are each assigned to a different connector but are switched in unison A virtual channel can also be a subset of a signal on a single connector e g the left channel of a stereo audio connector The virtual input and output channels are then grouped into virtual matrices VMs that define where the virtual channels can be routed A virtual channel on one VM cannot be routed to a virtual channel on another VM However a VM can be created that includes multiple VMs Normally the virtual channels are assigned to a VM in a pattern see page 165 but they can be assigned individually see the XNConnect Help file idco MEE Joining Virtual Matrices Existing virtual matrices can be joined allowing the signals of the combined VMs to be switched simultaneously The most common reason for joining VMs is to configure a system so that audio can follow video VMs
99. cesssssseeeessesenes 95 Attaching Wires fe 99 AdjUsting OUtpUt VOLUME me ie 100 Adjusting NDIacrp eec 101 Mone Audio Boards eiie teilte reb R a REI Il EE LEE MESE a REDE ER ERU EEbMEEV E DURER DM ENS 103 P eTsItclinsdpiacm E M 103 Mono Audio Boards Specifications eese eese eene enne nennen nnne enen nante nnn 106 Ducgu Blflce 109 Adjusting Output Volume iret etre tene eepueccqcsecosshevceseosesveseocsesnepsedeeesesestevseseoecostende 110 Adjusting BIMScume 111 Microphone Input and Phantom Power Boards cesses 113 PVetcrineapDigcm e MH 113 Microphone Input and Phantom Power Board Specifications eee 114 Compression cu M 114 DACIA c 116 Turning the Microphone Input Board ON cccsssssssssscseccesesssessssssssessssseesesessesssesessseeeeeees 116 Board Settihgs tre eene tete boot te EE Pese oe ee eE eie e Doo eoe esae vo rS Oe EEE EES 117 SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video Boards eene 119 7 TI cinsaedscmm 119 SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video Board Specificatio
100. ching Y R Y B Y R Y BY ERR Y Pr Pb Y Pr Pb PES et es pie S Video Y c Remove Signal cen Le Operations occ seen Vertical Interval Sync 8 Check the Vertical Interval Sync check box to assign the VIS board to the virtual matrix Click OK Click OK to close the next window 9 Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for all remaining video virtual matrices that contain signals that need to be synchronized 10 Connect a PC to the enclosure s serial port For XNConnect version 2 4 0 from the Configure menu select Configure All The system automatically reboots all devices Or For XNConnect versions prior to 2 4 0 from the Configure menu select Reboot All Devices 11 Execute a test switch that includes a signal routed on the new board to ensure the system is working correctly If the test switch does not execute correctly contact technical support see page 43 ile Bang an rr v Increase Your Revenue UNIVERSITY through education knowledge In the ever changing AV industry continual education is key to success AMX University is dedicated to ensuring that you have the opportunity to gather the information and experience you need to deliver strong AMX solutions Plus AMX courses also help you earn CEDIA NSCA InfoComm and AMX continuing education units CEUs Visit AMX University online for 24 7 365 access to Schedules and registration for any AMX University course Travel and hotel
101. clamp screws 2 Loosen the wire clamps on the three position connector Be sure the clamps are open all the way but do not remove the screws from the connector 3 Insert the proper wires FIG 74 and firmly re tighten the clamp screws to make proper connections Turning the Microphone Input Board On When power is applied to the Modula microphone input boards come up in a muted state The appropriate BCS command must be sent to the microphone board to turn it on see below and to obtain the equivalent to unity gain Currently the software is set to return the board to the previous dB level any time power has been off and then restored To turn on the microphone board 1 Enter the following BCS command into HyperTerminal CL I VAOT This is the BCS Absolute command for adjusting an input to unity gain Replace the with the appropriate level and input source BCS commands are used to control the decibel level For information on adjusting input gain using BCS commands see the nstruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Board Settings The microphone input board has two setting options Microphone sensitivity adjustment e Selection of phantom power for microphones works only if a microphone power board is installed To increase microphone sensitivity 1 Turn the microphone sensitivity adjustment to the left counterclockwise Microphone sensitivity
102. ct Open 6 Use the standard Open dialog box to locate and open your configuration xcl file The default location is in the MyXCL folder on the AMX AutoPatch CD 7 Using Save AS under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified The file is ready to be modified If changes are made the file must be loaded onto the system to implement the changes see page 156 Discovering a System The discovery process queries the attached system for configuration information and properties including information regarding assigned signals and virtual matrix definitions This procedure can be used if the AMX AutoPatch CD with the xcl file is not available The discovery process may take several minutes to complete We recommend disconnecting any third party control devices from the enclosure s serial ports before starting the discovery process To discover a system 1 Disconnect any third party control devices from the Modula enclosure s serial port 2 Connect the enclosure to your PC see page 31 3 Ifnot already open launch XNConnect see page 148 4 Open the Communication menu select Serial Port 5 Open the Communication menu again select Change Comm Settings Check the settings for the selected port the default is Com 1 baud rate 9600 and adjust if necessary 6 Optional Click the Test button to
103. ctions This appendix contains directions for cabling and operating a paralleled system that switches composite or Y c over BNC connectors Parallel systems must contain standard video high impedance Hi Z input boards either FG1034 461 or FG1034 458 in all enclosures except for the last enclosure which must contain standard video not Hi Z input boards For more information contact an AMX representative A Modula s switching capability can be expanded by paralleling splitting inputs Normally the input connectors on one enclosure can only route a signal to the output connectors on that enclosure However connecting an input on one enclosure to the corresponding input on a second enclosure with a T connector allows a source signal to be routed to all available output connectors for that signal on both enclosures By paralleling inputs on two enclosures each with a 32x32 configuration the set of configuration possibilities expands to 32x64 The source signal must be routed on different levels for each enclosure therefore the system must be configured in XNConnect so the enclosures switch on different virtual matrices levels see page 168 Note Splitting a signal more than four times requires a distribution amplifier Cabling Parallel Inputs ap Caution When video signal inputs are paralleled all enclosures must contain standard video high impedance Hi Z input boards except for the last enclosure which must contain standar
104. d connector information and specifications see the specific board chapter in this manual Lu M Applying Power and Startup The enclosures s universal power receptacle will accept all major international standard power sources Standard US power cords are provided for installations within the US Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacle also listed on page 14 Always use an earth grounded power cord system with a Modula The source electrical outlet should be installed near the Modula easily accessible and properly grounded Power should come from a building branch circuit We strongly recommend using a dedicated line for the system s power Use a minimum breaker current rating of 15 A for 110 V or 30 A for 230 V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power Caution To avoid system damage turn on all power switches for the AMX AutoPatch equipment at the same time before applying power to the system s source and destination devices We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Power Up Sequence To apply power 1 Attach the first two source and destination devices Do not apply power to the source and destination devices until Step 8 2 Optional Attach an external controller see page 31 3 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the enclosure repeat for multiple enc
105. d video not Hi Z input boards To parallel inputs between two enclosures Important Signal cable B in FIG 107 needs to be approximately 3 0 in 7 6 cm long Signal cable C should be just long enough to reach from enclosure to enclosure 1 Fasten a T connector to signal cable A which comes from the source device Input boards in first enclosure must be standard video high impedance Hi Z Input boards in last enclosure must be standard video not Hi Z a FIG 107 Connecting two inputs for parallel contro 2 Fasten one end of signal cable B to the T Connector Fasten the other end of signal cable B to the input on the first enclosure 3 Fasten signal cable C to the open end of the T Connector Fasten the other end of signal cable C to the corresponding input on the second enclosure The source is ready to switch to outputs on both enclosures for information on controlling parallel inputs see page 169 ee To parallel inputs between more than two enclosures Important Signal cables B and D in FIG 108 need to be approximately 3 0 in 7 6 cm long Signal cables C and E should be just long enough to reach from enclosure to enclosure 1 Fasten the first T connector to signal cable A which comes from the sou
106. ded test image pdf file It is a free software program available online at www adobe com The CatPro Wizard adjusts the video signal as seen on the Destination Monitor to clear the image and compensate for skew nn En System Setup A CatPro system uses at least one of three different paths as the signal s passes through the modules and boards from the source to the destination The three routing paths are herein referred to as Routing Paths A B and C see the chart below A system can include multiple routing paths Illustrations explanations and cable length information for each of the three paths are found from page 79 to page 80 FIG 41 illustrates a system that is equipped to handle all three routing paths involving CatPro input and output boards as well as for routing signals directly from RGBHV HD 15 input boards and CatPro compatible stereo input boards to RGBHV HD 15 output boards and CatPro compatible stereo output boards Note that FIG 41 also includes a Control PC only needed during installation connected to the serial port of the Modula Modula Distribution Matrix Control PC For Setup Only m u y CatPro RX Module FG1010 48 01 T o M CAT 5 Cable CAT 5 Cable HE a a lm o lt Distance Source PC SS fT Distance Destination Monitor with Speakers Routing Paths Routing Path A lt 7 Routing Path B 2y Routin
107. device status signal from the Y Port back to the X Port During the process see the example in FIG 101 the first device status signals returned are immediately disconnected as each subsequent controller signal is routed although the controller signals remain routed Only the last device status signal connected is left the point to point part of the switch The process occurs so quickly that it seems as though only the one device status signal has been returned X Port Y Port O fe O A amp 2 8 2 Controller Signal o 2 Su A Device Status Signal e 3 _ qo Tof Disconnected E 4 I 84 fe FIG 101 X to Y Fanout configuration Control Panels For the example in FIG 101 enter a Change command that routes Input X Port 2 to Outputs Y Ports 1 3 and 4 The last device status signal returned from Y Port 4 is the only status device signal that remains connected Since some control panels do not preserve the order of the ports entered the device status signal from the Y Port that you want to remain may need to be sent separately for it to be other than the last one in the numerical order For example when routing X Port 2 to Y Ports 1 3 and 4 you might want to have the device status signal return from Y Port 1 To do so you may need to enter the command to route to Y Ports 3 and 4 first and then enter the command for Y Port 1 BCS Control Enter the following BCS command for the example in
108. dules or AF 10 boards Also applies to Cat5 Video and Audio boards contained in pre engineered systems Video Specifications Parameter Conditions Value f 35 MHz or better 3 ft 0 914 m 3 dB Frequency Response f 15 MHz or better 300 ft 91 44 m 3 dB f 10 MHz or better 1000 ft 305 m 3 dB f 5 MHz f 3 58 MHz 10 to 90 APL f 3 58 MHz 10 to 90 APL lt 50 dB lt 0 2 or better lt 1 or better Crosstalk Differential Gain Differential Phase Signal to Noise Ratio Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Input Level max 1V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 1 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Signal Type Composite S Video Supported Twisted Pair Cable Types Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 Connector Options RJ 45 Cat5 Video and Audio Boards Specifications continued Audio Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 2 dB THD Noise balanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 22 dBu lt 0 04 THD Noise unbalanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 8 dBu lt 0 03 Crosstalk balanced f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu lt 90 dB Crosstalk unbalanced f 1 kHz Vin 2 dBu lt 85 dB Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu gt 110 dB balanced Signal to Noise Ratio f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 dBu gt 90 dB unbalanced Input Level max
109. e Edit View Virtual Matrix Configure Communication Help Expand the enclosure and backplane and select the slot the board is in la xi Hardware Virtual Matrices c Muse Eb sp gt Backplane Be Gah 10 Shots gt os LJ 10592 gt 10995 E 19s gt osts L9 osot gt 10597 oe gt os 10siot 10 b 1056t 11 b 10st 12 mb 105t 13 mb 10sot 14 Board ID 0ncnet Name i58 9L Description 51d Video Inpul Board Details Inputs p Board Information Assembly Board Description PCB it 124423540 Std Video Input 432542 4 Input BNCs unspecified Allowed Signals on Path 1 Signal Path Number 1 Standard Video Board properties Signal path number Signals allowed The information in the dialog boxes for the following section is based on the following scenario An enclosure configured for 16x16 standard video is reconfigured to switch 8x8 Y c by creating a new VM 2 that switches 8 channels of Y and 8 channels of c using the previous composite channels Note For additional information on creating virtual matrices see the XNConnect Help file To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box press F1 To create a new virtual matrix 1 From the Virtual Matrix menu select Add Virtual Matrix The Assign Virtual Matrix Signals dialog box opens Select the signal A
110. e enclosure s Comm port using a null modem cable 2 Open the configuration xcl file in XNConnect Both the file and the software are located on the AMX AutoPatch CD In the Virtual Matrices view right click on the virtual matrix 4 From the shortcut menu choose Select 422 Configuration The Select 422 Configuration dialog box opens Select 422 Configuration E xi Select OK to confirm your 422 configuration or select a different one If you change to a different configuration the signals in your VM will be changed to accurately reflect the 422 configuration 422 Fanout X Port Y Port 422 X Fan Y PTP 18 1 422 X PTP Y Fan E Uu E 28 2 Controler Signa T 3 Device Status Signal 4g 4 Aggregate Description RS 422 Strictly Point to Point in both Directions 5 Select the desired configuration 6 Click OK 7 From the Configure menu select Configure All to download to the system Appendix A Managing Configuration Files Applicability Notice This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2 10 0 XNConnect s version information is found under its Help menu This appendix covers basic modifications that can be made to a configuration file using XNConnect software Appendix B covers advanced configuration modifications For complete coverage of XNConnect see the Help file Overview A configuration file contains system configuration information which is loaded onto the system at the factory Each enclosure s CPU r
111. ectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the system Viewed from the rear of the enclosure the inputs sources are on the left side of each board and the outputs destinations are on the right side of the board BNC connectors are color coded the white connectors are inputs and the black connectors are outputs Input and output connectors are numbered separately The four connector numbers for each board are above and to the right of its top connector This numbering pattern continues on each board FIG 6 Depending on the configuration different types of boards may also be numbered separately A single enclosure can handle a combination of signals such as analog audio analog video sync digital video etc depending on the number and type of input and output boards For information on the types of boards each enclosure can hold see the Enclosure Configurations chapter on page 17 For information on the boards included in your system including connector types cabling wiring directions and specifications see the specific board chapter in this manual chapter title specifies the board s signal type Modula Specifications General Specifications Parameter Value Approvals Humidity CE UL cUL RoHS 0 to 90 non condensing Operational Temperature 32 F to 110 F 0 C to 43 C AC Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 Hz to 60 Hz 3 3 A 115 VAC max 1 6 A 230 VAC ma
112. eding termination depends on the toggle switch setting see the table below The board must be removed to access the jumpers for instructions on removing and replacing a board see Appendix D Adding or Replacing Boards on page 171 The factory default setting is not terminated as indicated in FIG 99 on the left J1 and J2 jumpers are each on Pins 2 and 3 the unnumbered pins To terminate a jumper pin provide a termination load 1 Move the jumper to cover Pin 1 numbered and Pin 2 as indicated in FIG 99 on the right Switch set to CTL controller Em mmy 3 En TT om t Soo DIOC SUOUU OODD C15 00 R87 J1 Not Terminated J1 Terminated J2 Not Terminated J2 Not Terminated FIG 99 Example Terminate J1 jumper cover Pins 1 amp 2 when first connector is set to CTL The table below shows which jumper to terminate depending on the toggle switch setting for the port configuration type to determine switch settings see page 141 Termination Jumper Settings Switch Set to CTL Controller Switch Set to DEV Device First Connector Terminate J1 Terminate J2 Second Connect
113. ee Troubleshooting Strategies in the Help file rt FIG 53 Select the source to be adjusted 6 Ifthe Destination Monitor s brightness needs to be increased or decreased select the Gain icon and move the slider until the desired brightness is reached 7 Ifthe picture is not sharp enough select Peak and move the slider until the desired sharpness is reached Increasing the peak removes the graininess over peaking can result in the picture going blank The image will still be skewed FIG 54 Test image adjusted for gain and peak image is still skewed es 8 Select Red Skew and move the slider until the red color bars align as closely as possible with the green color bars 9 Select Blue Skew and move the slider until the blue color bars align with the red and green ones If necessary reselect the icons and adjust further FIG 55 Test image adjusted for skew 10 If necessary make final adjustments for the gain and peak 11 Repeat Steps 2 through 10 for all CatPro inputs using the appropriate sources and their TX Modules for applying the settings to multiple sources see below 12 From the Options menu select Save to System to restore the settings upon power up The Save to System dialog box opens 13 Click OK 14 From the File menu select Save As to save a backup file to the PC 15 Enter a file name and click OK Tip For optimal results on flat panel LCDs use page 2 of t
114. eferences the configuration file which defines switching behavior The file can be modified using XNConnect found on the AMX AutoPatch CD shipped with each system which graphically displays system information Configuration file modifications include basic tasks such as creating local presets and customizing input and output channel names for control display e g in the APWeb or APControl interface ap Caution Use XNConnect only if you need to reload the configuration file or to modify your system s configuration from the original specifications Make a copy of the current file every time the file is modified A copy ofthe system s configuration file with an xcl file extension is found on the AMX AutoPatch CD If your AMX account has the required permissions you can also download the newest version of XNConnect from www amx com An INI file Updater for updating XNConnect is available on the AMX website under AutoPatch Tools an account is not required If you download XNConnect from the website see Discovering a System on page 150 If you cannot download XNConnect from the website contact technical support see page 43 for a copy of XNConnect Have your system s serial number ready when requesting a replacement xcl file This appendix covers the following topics e Installing XNConnect see page 148 Opening a configuration file see page 149 Discovering a system see page 150 e Navigating the interface see page 15
115. emoving Blank Board Plates or Boards To remove a blank board plate or a current Modula board 1 Remove the two screws indicated from the top and bottom of the board plate FIG 109 E n um N ol 7 c c Ler ES Dess 1T le e FIG 109 Remove screws from empty board slot or current board 2 Blank board plate Remove the plate covering the empty expansion slot Current board Remove the plate covering the board being replaced If the current board is an audio board first unplug the 3 or 5 terminal connector from the board then remove the board plate If the new board is the same type as the replacement board set the plate and its screws aside for reuse Current board Carefully pull the board straight out of the board slot and place in an ESD approved static shield bag Adding Modula Boards Important Be sure to install an upgrade board in the correct slot normally the next empty slot to the right of the existing input boards or output boards The board s location must match the system s configuration information If a board is installed in the wrong slot signal routing is affected To add a Modula board 1 Lineup the new board with the board guides that are on the top and bottom of the board slot FIG 110 Note that for 4 RU
116. enclosures some boards use the bottom board guide only FIG 111 BR 00 o FENDT o Board guides 00 IH HHSBOBOBE mesesaccsam oo e FIG 110 Line up board with guides and push until flush with back Note Normally boards for any 4 RU Modula Distribution Matrix are installed the same as the ones for the 3 RU models However for Step 1 boards which do not extend to the top of the face plate use the bottom board guide only FIG 111 gt Use single board guide for boards that do not extend to top of face plate c o 0 0 je cp ofan p efuuyo Et su IEEEHEHHSBHE jo o LIN fe 3 fe em Y 7 nemal el e 1 el e Gm FIG 111 Some Modula boards 4 RU enclosures use the bottom guide only 2 Carefully push the board into the enclosure until it snaps into place 3 If the new board is the same type as the old board replace the original metal plate Or If the new board is a different type install the new metal plate sent with the board If the metal plate is not flush with the back of the enclosure carefully pre
117. eo boards look identical to each other and to standard and wideband video vertical interval sync and HV sync boards but the AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide identifies them To connect SD SDI or HD SDI digital video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors FIG 77 J ne 9 IN O4 os o Off OF CLECE o o o O o G G e eG o o o o o GG G Ge G o o o o o z ELI z z z FIG 77 Fasten cable onto input or output BNC connector Terminating Connectors For optimal performance attach 75 ohm terminating connectors to all unused outputs FIG 78 75 ohm terminating connectors FIG 78 Add 75 ohm terminating connectors to unused outputs SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video Boards 122 Modula Instruction Manual Cat5 Video and Audio Boards with TXs amp RXs Applicability Notice SVEZLOQONLO68L9SpEZ0 nye window wor re rri 9 92 92 60 VSN VM Aus FIG 79 Cat5 boards This chapter pertains to Modula Cat5 Category 5 input and output boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on the types of Modula Cat5 boards and their numbers and indicates which enclosure models
118. er Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHz or better 1 dB to 20 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 50 dB Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Input Level max 42 5 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 2 5V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC Specifications Table 2 Applies to Modula Cat5 compatible standard video boards contained in Cat5 systems listed in Applicability Table 2 page 47 Also applies to these Cat5 compatible standard video boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 2 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response Using Cat5 Cat5e or Cat6 cable Up to 3 ft 0 9 m 3 dB to 35 MHz or better Up to 300 ft 91 m 3 dB to 15 MHz or better Up to 1000 ft 305 m 3 dB to 10 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 50 dB Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz 10 to 90 APL lt 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz 10 to 90 APL lt 1 or better Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Input Level max 1 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 1 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC Specifications Table 3 Applies to Modula standard video input and output boards contained in CatPro systems listed in Applicability Table
119. erview Creating a new virtual matrix involves creating virtual channels which must be assigned to the physical connectors and grouped into a virtual matrix For more information on virtual matrices see page 157 Four dialog boxes are used for creating a virtual matrix FIG 104 The first is for assigning the signals to the VM the second for assigning the signals to the physical matrix the third for selecting the connector assignment method and the fourth for completing the connector assignments To access the Help file regarding an open dialog box press F1 Assign the signals Check that the virtual to the physical matrix so that the signals are grouped into virtual channels Select the signals for the new VM Use a pattern to assign the physical connectors to the virtual channels Assign the virtual channels to the VM channels are assigned to the correct connectors for the VM and accept the settings FIG 104 Four step process for creating a new virtual matrix The Physical Matrix Verify Results The virtual channels need to be assigned to the physical matrix in the Assign Signals to Matrices box The list in this box shows only physical matrices that are capable of routing the selected signal To view the properties of a board 1 Select the Hardware tab 2 Selected board slot ES XNConnect Modula board properties Fil
120. f RS 422 boards and their numbers and the enclosure model that holds these boards RS 422 Boards in RS 422 Enclosure RS 422 Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Type amp Number X Port board RS 422 32x32 4RU FG1034 620 FG1034 64 Y Port board FG1034 623 RS 422 Specifications Applies to Modula RS 422 X Port board FG1034 620 and Y Port board FG1034 623 when contained in Modula RS 422 enclosure FG1034 64 Throughput RS 422 Specification EIA 422A RS 422 Data Rates Up to 5 Mbps RS 422 Cable Length Up to 1 mile 1 6 km length depends on quality of cable amp data rate being sent RS 232 Cable Length Length amp data rates are limited by the connected RS 232 equipment Cable Type recommended 100 ohm twisted pair Connector Type Female DB 9 Input Termination 100 ohms optional via jumper RS 232 Voltage TX Recommended max Voltage 7 12 V 8 V Compatibility TX Absolute max Voltage 15 V 10 V RX Recommended min Input Voltage HIGH 22 5 V LOW 1 0 V AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice n Overview and System Setup Overview A Modula with RS 422 boards functions as an X Y distribution matrix that also provides Y X distribution Each RS 422 matrix is configured to route bi directional signals RS 422 or RS 232 between the X Port connectors on the left and the Y Port connectors on the right The default co
121. figured for expansion or if the replacement is a different type of board the system s configuration file must be updated before the board will work If the system requires a new configuration file the file is provided on a CD and needs to be loaded using XNConnect Note We recommend keeping a copy of the former configuration file for reference Important When loading any part of a configuration file the matrix switcher must not be actively switching You may want to disconnect any external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the file To update the system configuration file 1 2 File Edit View Call Transfer Help Ole e alal e Janet HyperTerminal nl x Attach a PC to the Modula s serial port with an RS 232 null modem cable Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal and set the port settings to baud rate 9600 data bits 8 stop bit 1 parity none and flow control none Plug in the enclosure A short splash screen appears FIG 113 Enter def Wait until a V appears FIG 113 to verify that the command is successful this may take a few minutes then exit the program E Connected 0 00 33 Auto detect Auto detect cw num AutoPatch Modula signal router Host software v3 1 0 Appcode v2 7 9 R Hardware driver v0 011 R Built on Jan 16 2008 12 31 53 XNet address 0x0003 Ready def V a FIG 11
122. figured systems and switching to CatPro boards Parameter Conditions Value Input Level max 0 75 V to 0 3 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Maximum Resolution 1600x1200 4 3 and 1920x1080p 16 9 60Hz up to 1000 ft 305 m Cat5 Crosstalk f 150 MHz lt 30 dB f 30 MHz lt 35 dB f 5 MHz lt 50 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE 260 dB Return Loss Input f25MHz 45 dB Sync Input Level TTL Output Level max 0 75 V to 0 3 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Sync Output Level TTL Connector Type HD 15 Compatibility These boards can be used to break into and out of the CatPro RGBHV Stereo boards AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice ilies Attaching Cables Important If using RGBHV HD 15 boards in a CatPro system first see RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards with TXs and RXs starting on page 69 for special system information When attaching RGBHV HD 15 input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle To connect RGB
123. g Path C yr Source PC a estination Monitor ith Speakers gt FIG 41 A typical system with CatPro RGBHV input and output boards Routing Paths Important The routing path determines the method used to adjust the video display see page 81 The equipment used for the individual routing paths is presented in the table below with explanations and illustrations following All routing paths include routing audio along with video Routing Path A Source gt RGBHV HD 15 Input Board CatPro Output Board CatPro RX Module gt Destination B Source CatPro TX Module CatPro Input Board RGBHV HD 15 Output Board Destination C Source CatPro TX Module CatPro Input Board CatPro Output Board CatPro RX Module Destination Source RGBHV HD 15 Input Board RGBHV HD 15 Output Board Destination This standard routing path is available but is not described as it does not require adjustment Equipment Routing Path A In Routing Path A FIG 42 the RGBHV and stereo signals from a source device are sent to an RGBHV HD 15 input board and a CatPro compatible stereo audio input board which route the signals to a CatPro output board The signal is then passed to the CatPro RX Module which sends the signals to the destination device The cable between the Modula and the RX Module cannot exceed 1 000 ft 305 m The video display is adjusted using the RX Hardware Method see page 82 Source RGBHV HD 15 Input Board CatPro Output Board
124. h AMX AutoPatch equipment CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX and TX Modules Specifications continued Specifications TX Module FG1010 45 01 Parameter Conditions Value RGB In Signal Level Range Terminated 0 75 V to 0 3 V Impedance 75 ohms Return Loss f25MHz 35 dB RGB Local Out Signal Level Range Terminated 0 75 V to 0 3 V Impedance 75 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio gt 65 dB Sync In Impedance 510 ohms Polarity Active high or low Sync Local Out Signal Level Unterminated Low 0 V High 5 V Polarity Follows input polarity Active high or low Audio In Signal Level max 8 dBu Impedance 2 kohms Audio Local Out Signal Level max Frequency Response THD Noise Signal to Nose Ratio Impedance f 20 Hz to 20 kHz f 1 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 4 dBu f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 dBu 8 dBu unity gain lt 0 35 dB lt 0 04 gt 105 dB lt 5 ohm Connector Options RGBHV In RGBHV Local Out Stereo Audio In RGBHV Stereo Out Stereo Audio Local Out 1 Female HD 15 1 Female HD 15 1 Female 3 5 mm mini stereo jack 1 Female 3 5 mm mini stereo jack 1 Female RJ 45 CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX and TX Modules Specifications continued Specifications RX Module FG1010 48 01 Parameter Conditions Value RGB Out at 1000 ft Signal Level Range Terminated user adjustable with gain and peak 0 75 V to 0 3 V typical Impedance 75 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio 25
125. hange the Starting Channel Number of Channels to Create and Available Connectors as necessary 15 16 Click Assign Signal Repeat Steps 13 through 15 until all of the signals in the Available Signals list have been assigned to connectors changing the values for the Starting Channel Number of Channels to Create and Available Connectors as necessary Click OK The Manage Virtual Matrix Groupings dialog box opens again 17 3 18 If applicable If Mirror Directions was not selected in Step 12 repeat Steps 11 through 17 for the outputs selecting Destinations Only in Step 12 19 Under Grouped Connectors check the virtual channel assignment for each connector by selecting the Source and Destination Channel tabs Manage Virtual Matrix Groupings Virtual Matrix Name cuc Signals required in all groupings Select a Method Standard Video Group by Pattern Standard Video Assign Individually Source Channels Destination Channels Channel tabs ues pee e aS Signal Connector Y Composit V IN 001 1 Composit V IN 009 1 Check connector assignments EN Click Accept Assignments 20 Click Accept Assignments if satisfied 21 Load the configuring file onto the system see page 156 22 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified ap Caution
126. he Media Converter 3 Attach the RG 58 coax cable from the open end of the T connector on the Modula to the open end of the T connector on the Media converter 4 Insert one end of a RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the Media Converter s 10 100 RJ 45 port and the other end into one of the 10 100 RJ 45 ports on the Multi Port Switch 5 Insert one end of a RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the Ethernet RJ 45 linking port on the first enclosure and the other end into the one of the 10 100 RJ 45 ports on the Multi Port Switch 6 Repeat Step 5 for the remaining enclosures When power is applied the Comm Communication Status indicator at the top of the CPU board illuminates indicating traffic between enclosures ee ue Attaching External Controllers The Modula can be controlled by attaching an external control device that uses one of the communication protocols listed below e BCS Serial ASCII sent over a null modem serial cable or RS 422 cable via the serial port e XNNet AMX AutoPatch protocol via all ports including serial AMX AutoPatch control and accessory devices usually connect via the Remote XNNet port e TCP IP Requires an external module see the APWeb Server Module documentation Control Options The communication protocols listed above are used for these control options AMX Control Devices The Modula is compatible with a number of AMX control devices For control programming informa
127. he pdf test image file and press the auto adjust button on the panel after using the Wizard If additional source devices of the same type are connected to the same type of destination devices with similar cable runs the settings for the file saved in Step 14 can be applied to those sources To apply settings to multiple sources 1 From the Options menu select Enable Multiple Selections 2 Highlight the source whose settings need to be duplicated CatPro Wizard File Edit Options Help s CatPro O Source 2 Source with settings to be duplicated Source 3 Source 4 O Source 5 O Source 6 O Source 7 o Source 8 xl Video Sources requiring the duplicated settings FIG 56 Select the sources 3 Click the check boxes for all sources that require the same settings 4 From the Options menu open the Copy to Selected submenu and select Current Profile The settings are applied to all sources that were selected in Step 3 If undesirable display conditions persist after using the adjustment procedure see Troubleshooting on page 92 ee Routing Path C Cabling and the Wizard RX Hardware Method Source CatPro TX Module CatPro Input Board CatPro Output Board CatPro RX Module Destination For Routing Path C video adjustments are made using both the Wizard Method which requires a PC and the RX Hardware Method To adjust the video for Routing Path C you will need to complete the following four sets
128. he rear one serial number label is on the left expansion plate FIG 4 The second serial number label is on the left side of the enclosure at the bottom edge near the power receptacle The label on the side will also have the enclosure number referred to as the chassis number A single enclosure will be labeled Chassis of 1 in a multiple enclosure system the enclosures will be labeled Chassis 1 of 3 etc Before installation we recommend recording the serial number for each enclosure in the system in an easily accessible location Expansion Slots VIS board in expansion slot 2 A c e ol e E Expansion OHNE FIG 5 Expansion slots Each enclosure provides two expansion slots FIG 5 One is to the right ofthe power receptacle and the other one is to the left of the CPU board These slots can be used for boards which increase functionality and add new features to your system such as the vertical interval sync VIS board illustrated in FIG 5 Note Expansion slots are not designed for input or output boards For flex slot information see page 17 Input and Output Connectors ple O x 9 IN EIN OUT Q 16 Oo 8 9 8 i P E FIG 6 Numbering starts with top channel of left most board Input and output conn
129. he two modules cannot exceed 1 000 ft 305 m The video display is adjusted using the Wizard RX Hardware Method see page 89 Source CatPro TX Module CatPro Input Board CatPro Output Board CatPro RX Module Destination Modula Distribution Matrix Control PC For Setup Only CatPro TX Module 7G1010 45 01 Fea a Cat5 Cable A Cat5 Cable B Source PC est with Speakers ination Monitor Total length for Cat5 Cables A and B cannot exceed 1000 ft 305 m FIG 44 Routing Path C Cabling and Video Display Adjustment Adjustment Methods The image on the Destination Monitor may be unclear or distorted due to the cable length Depending on the routing path adjustments are made using the RX Module and or the CatPro Wizard to clear the image and compensate for the skew Be sure that the source device sending the signal to the display device has a sharp picture before you start An easy way to remember the adjustment requirements of the system is that every place CatPro supported cable is attached to a receiver either a board or module you need to compensate for the cable length The CatPro input board requires adjustment with the Wizard and the CatPro RX Module requires adjustment with its potentiometers and Adjust knob The method used to adjust the signal depends on the equipment used for any given routing path in the system setup Use the table below to de
130. he type of linking connectors available on AMX AutoPatch enclosures Enclosure Ethernet 10Base T RJ 45 Ethernet 10Base 2 BNC Modula e Epica DG Epica DGX 16 32 and eo Epica DGX 144 Epica 128 and Epica 256 e Optima and Optima SD o Precis SD e The Ethernet linking port BNC or RJ 45 may be labeled Link 1 Link A 10 100 or Enc Link Link Cables and Equipment AMX provides link cables and equipment for enclosures that are ordered as part of a linked system The link cables and equipment are also available for customers who want to link enclosures that were not originally ordered to do so Contact your AMX representative for details Link Cables and Equipment in Modula Linked Systems Enclosure Cable gt Converter gt Cable gt Enclosure Modula RG 58 coax Modula Modula RG 58 coax Media Converter RJ 45 straight through patch Epica DG Epica DGX 16 32 and Epica DGX 144 Modula RG 58 coax Epica 128 and Epica 256 Modula RG 58 coax Media Converter RJ 45 straight through patch Optima and Optima SD Modula RG 58 coax Media Converter RJ 45 straight through patch Precis SD Link Cables and Equipment List e RG 58 Coax Cable use to daisy chain 10Base 2 enclosures also used to connect a 10Base 2 BNC enclosure to a Media Converter e RJ 45 Straight Through Patch Cable use to connect a 10Base T RJ 45 enclosure to a
131. hese modules are listed on page 72 Input Receiver RX FG1034 487 Output Transmitter TX FG1034 490 Transmitter TX Module FG1010 45 01 Receiver RX Module FG1010 48 01 For adjustment procedures when CatPro RGBHV Stereo TX and RX Modules are used in conjunction with Modula CatPro input and output boards see page 81 ies RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards Specifications Applies to RGBHV Stereo to CatPro input board FG1034 487 and output board FG1034 490 when used in conjunction with CatPro RGBHV Stereo TX and RX Modules using Cat5e cable for module specifications see page 72 Also applies to these boards when contained in pre engineered systems using CatPro TX and RX Modules Parameter Conditions Value Signal Types RGBHV and stereo audio Maximum Resolution 1600x1200 4 3 and 1920x1080p 16 9 60 Hz up to 1000 ft 305 m RGB In Terminated user adjustable gain and peak 0 75 V to 0 3 V typical Signal Level Range max using CatPro Wizard RGB Out Terminated user adjustable gain and peak 0 75 V to 0 3 V typical Signal Level Range max using CatPro RX Module RGB In User adjustable using CatPro Wizard 0 to 62 ns in 2 ns increments Skew Adjustment on R G and B channels RGB Out User adjustable using CatPro RX Module 0 to 62 ns in 2 ns increments Skew Adjustment on R G and B channels RGB In Out Impedance 75 ohms RGB Signal to Noise Ratio 250 dB
132. ility Make sure the front and rear panels of the enclosure are accessible so that you can monitor the LED indicators Leaving adequate clearance at the rear will also allow for easier cabling and service Power The source s electrical outlet should be installed near the router easily accessible and properly grounded Power should come from a building branch circuit We recommend using a dedicated line for the system s power Use a minimum breaker current rating of 15 A for 110 V or 30 A for 230 V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power General Hazard Precautions These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations Elevated Operating Temperature The maximum rated ambient temperature for Modula enclosures is 110 F 43 C All equipment should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature In a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient room temperature ap Caution 7o protect the equipment from overheating do not operate in an area that exceeds 110 F 43 C and follow the clearance recommendation below for adequate airflow Airflow Restriction Modula enclosures are designed to adequately dissipate the heat they produce under normal operating conditions however this design
133. image pdf file that corresponds to the resolution of the Source device 2 Route the source to the destination The test image appears on the Destination Monitor the image will be distorted FIG 48 Test image on Destination Monitor with distorted display 3 Ifthe Destination Monitor s brightness needs to be increased or decreased turn the Gain potentiometer on the RX Module until the desired brightness is reached ee 4 Ifthe picture is not sharp enough turn the Peak potentiometer Increasing the peak removes the graininess The image will still be skewed FIG 49 Test image adjusted for gain and peak image is still skewed If the gain and peak have not already been adjusted complete Steps 1 through 4 previous then complete the following steps If the skew was adjusted previously restore the default settings before proceeding to Step 5 Adjust skew potentiometers fully counterclockwise on R G and B in the following steps and save Tip To adjust the volume without changing the skew settings press the Adjust knob until the LED turns white and then complete Step 12 in the following procedure To adjust the skew and volume using the RX Module Adjust Knob 5 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns red the module is placed in Red Skew Adjust mode 6 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the red color bars align as closely as possible with the green color bars 7 Press the Adjust knob The LE
134. information needs to be updated after adding or replacing an input or output board Important Adding or replacing boards should only be done by personnel trained to handle ESD sensitive parts and assemblies Items Required e Modula board s e Phillips 1 screwdriver e ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip Updated configuration file see Configuration Requirements below to determine if required Configuration Requirements e Ifa board is replaced with the same type of board or if the system was configured for expansion the configuration file will not need to be updated e Ifa board is added to a previously empty slot as part of an unplanned upgrade or if a board is replacing a different type of board a CD has been included with an updated configuration file which must be uploaded to the system see page 174 for the new board to work Before starting e Turn off the power switch on the rear of the enclosure and unplug the power cord e Multiple enclosure systems label and disconnect link cables e Ifnecessary label and disconnect all cables on the board being replaced If cables from adjoining boards obstruct access label and disconnect them as necessary Foe ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal Modula materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip attached to a good ground source R
135. ing procedures below contact Technical Support see page 43 Troubleshooting solutions will depend on the equipment routing path used a Problem Image periodically goes blank This problem may occur because the CatPro input boards are over peaked Solution Try reducing the peak slightly using the Wizard Problem The image does not display or is dark and severely distorted Solution Try adjusting the gain and peak on the RX Module and or the Wizard Problem The image on the destination monitor displays missing extra or flickering pixels This problem may occur because of abnormally high signal amplitudes from the source video equipment exceeding the CatPro s typical RGB range of 0 mv to 700 mv Solution Try decreasing the brightness setting on the source device to allow the signal to propagate throughout the system without any clipping or other signal degradation Typically brightness can be adjusted by opening the video card drivers on the source device PC e g from the Control Panel settings select Intel GMA Driver and in the Color Correction tab adjust the brightness setting down After adjusting the brightness of the source device slightly readjust the gain on the RX Module and or on the Wizard until the image is clear and sharp Problem The Wizard stops functioning Wizard Adjustments already made are still in effect but will be lost when power is cycled Solution If adjustments are complete save the settings
136. input to output routing path cannot exceed 10 dBr If a volume command is entered that exceeds 10 dBr when it is combined with the gain of an input the command will be accepted and will be indicated in status results but will not result in an audible difference of more than 10 dBr Potentiometer Input Boards To adjust potentiometer input gain 1 Routea source input to the first destination output 1 IN 2 Input 1 Left Stereo Channel 4 Input 1 Right Stereo Channel C C3 C C C C C Input 2 Left Stereo Channel Input 2 Right Stereo Channel FIG 65 Input gain adjustment pots 2 Adjust the input gain for the source to the desired dB level by turning the corresponding potentiometer FIG 65 clockwise to the right to decrease gain or counterclockwise to the left to increase gain Mono Audio Boards Applicability Notice c AIE 9 O9 nle a G 9 I9 Ly IN 2 IN IN Z IN Z our 2 OUT f sf E Oo 4 Oo 8 o Oo 8 Oo 4 Oo 8 2 o o o o o i i inn o a a 6 p P d E lla E llo E E a a e E o ED 2 0 of 0 2 2 o cy a i o E I ID 9 E 8 E 2 i m 10 o E m o TE iE JERE E E P 9 E en x 1 4 o o o o o o o 4 i i i n 1 i BENE EUM D D H H l
137. ion Potentiometer Input Boards Mono audio input boards are set to unity gain at the factory To use potentiometer input gain to equalize input levels 1 Routea source input to the first destination output 2 Adjust the input gain for the source to the desired dB level by turning the corresponding potentiometer FIG 70 clockwise to the right to decrease gain counterclockwise to the left to increase gain i Channel 1 eZ e ppeeeoeooc O gt D 5 5 o N Cee Channel 3 q Channel 4 94H7 FIG 70 Input gain adjustment pots 3 Repeat for all sources that will be routed to the same destination Du Mono Audio Boards 112 Modula Instruction Manual Microphone Input and Phantom Power Boards Applicability Notice Microphone phantom power board Microphone input boards BN IN 12 IN to INYS 27 E ot o2 o2 o2 o e 727 i zo 28 E EJ B E J E EP ET we wB8 B BI o o o o 20 e o 0 E E i i f Qi o FIG 71 Microphone phantom power board and microphone input boards This chapter pertains to Modula microphone input and phantom power boards that can be ordered for custom systems Microphone input boards are used in conjunction with mono audio output boards Enclosures with microphone inp
138. ion regarding an open dialog box press the F1 key for Help Hardware View The Hardware view displays the system s hardware such as enclosures and serial ports Virtual Matrix View The Virtual Matrix view displays properties of the existing virtual matrices Most common tasks are conducted from this view including customizing channel names and creating local presets Hardware tab Virtual Matrices tab Highlighted device Properties of highlighted device prre Modula standard video 7 lel xl Modula 32x32 modula dea Name Standard Video gt Backplane HE 1O Slots Description Etandard Video E 105 1 E 105 2 ae 105iot 3 Matices CenterSlots ExpansionSlots 1 mb 1OSlot4 Network WO Slots Serial Port s Bindngs Primary E 10st 5 device gt osote LJ 109 7 Device XNNetID oo E gt 1038 b 10585 Components of the Device Product Type T sb LJ iosiot 10 primary device sb LJ 10st 11 mb 10s6ct 12 mC 1056t 13 gt 1056t14 gt rosiot 15 sb iostot 16 Ee aad Serial ports Serial Port 1 SE Serial Port 2 ne View of all linked we AMX AutoPatch devices Current Communication Settings Serial Port Comm 1 9600 baud Device Firmware version number Prepecifed Cancel 7NMM Communication settings Device firmware version FIG 102 The XNConnect interface showing the Hardware view Multiple Signal Paths In Modula systems each matrix is a signal path When you select a connec
139. ions siiccccccssessccectessenpicceies soppievccsucabesveeusantescsvsdsedeescheueccedsccarbeccersebutzensen s 14 Configuration and Control vic 4 cccscesecsrseecbersesnoedcsesvsssouscevssusedecceuesevsacoleedensessecossdsesedie 15 Enclosure Configurati nS sssisss rsisi neuusiedesnen es EIE ESS EEE EERE 17 Enclosure Configurations iisc c c ssteccectessenpeccecessnpiedecsecedeevseusececepsvseteecesdeneubccededouarseeseessbastchsens 17 Applicability cic ssceccc cetstececcscciecsoseecessetessesssanteceoduseuccessesotsicectaxscpedecoexaucsecessavendecesetusategieevesees 18 Installation and SSCP siccscicuccacdenseicaasiicshncivaccssinsnnsctsacassudecsiewasbeousanstebsesoseneoumnconses 21 Site Recommendations iccssecctesessschnadnakessvesecdesdecndannustasauescnda scecpeveubuasssundeeeo dieadeeesaenauasneanse 21 General Hazard Precautions esccccc cescccesscescdeecesseedsseseisecacecereotoudsedveuvestdcesevesetetfeeesetbecteravestenes 21 EDI 22 Rack Installation and System Setup eese eene eene eene nn nnne tennis sete enn nennen 23 WoIRDI shsbrilc 25 Attaching External Controllers 2 0 eno oo etre eee eerte oracio onere sten sero tiure aiie 31 Attaching Inputs and Outputs ciere yniens rient tt enne tno Ro Ea ee eben Er xao nee anui 37 Applying Power and Startup 1 eren oeetair erit osian eren e canussndioccstancepesessevende
140. ipment to the factory Shipping boxes are available contact your AMX representative for details ue Rack Installation and System Setup Modula Distribution Matrix enclosures fit in a standard EIA 19 in 48 26 cm rack rack ears are provided Important The system requires at least one empty rack unit above and below the enclosure to allow adequate airflow three empty rack units are recommended Required items for rack installation Q Enclosure s O Standard EIA 19 in 48 26 cm rack Rack ears with 8 screws per set Screwdriver Screws that fit your rack for mounting the enclosure s Power cord s Link cables and equipment included with multiple enclosure systems D OUO OUU 50 ohm termination connector s O Surge protector s highly recommended Optional items for rack installation Q PC or laptop computer with a null modem cable for communication with the Modula via the RS 232 serial port Installation Recommendations e Write the serial number for each enclosure located on the rear and left side near the power receptacle in an easily accessible location before installing the Modula in a rack Use an earth grounded power cord system with the Modula e Attach all power cords to surge protectors and or AC line conditioner s e Apply power to the Modula enclosure s before applying power to its source and destination devices Installation Procedure A flow chart showing the installation sequence is in F
141. ith 8 input boards and 8 output boards e Subset configurations in increments of four e g 4x32 12x8 16x16 20x4 or 28x12 Flex Slot Enclosures The flex slot models have three designated slots that can be used for either input or output boards For example an enclosure configured as 4x60 can be reconfigured to 16x48 by replacing the first three output boards with input boards 16x48 Flex Slot Enclosure e Configured for 16x48 with 4 input boards and 12 output boards e linput board minimum and 15 output boards maximum e Flex slots 2 3 and 4 can be used for output boards instead of input boards e Configurations of 4x60 8x56 or 12x52 are also possible e 48x16 Flex Slot Enclosure e Configured for 48x16 with 12 input boards and 4 output boards e 15 input boards maximum and output board minimum e Flex slots 13 14 and 15 can be used for input boards instead of output boards e Configurations of 60x4 56x8 or 52x12 are also possible 16x48 flex slot enclosure 48x16 flex slot enclosure oJ 5 i 3 lo 3 ee 8 E i J o 6 o A El fet al al 1 Input board Flex slots can hold either input or output boards 1 Output board FIG 7 Flex slot enclosures Changing or adding boards to an enclosure often requires a new configuration fi
142. ither serial port on the Modula FIG 18 If you will be using an RS 422 for control be sure to attach the RS 232 cable to the upper serial port Q Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial port on the PC or serial controller device Q Open the serial communication software and set the PC port Modula settings to match the Modula port settings see table to the Serial Port Settings right In addition to the default baud rate of 9600 Modula enclosures support baud rates of 19200 38400 and 57600 Baud ou The settings on the PC serial communication software and the Data Bits 5 Modula enclosure must correspond to each other If a change is Patty onn required to make them match changing the PC s settings is Stop Bits 1 preferable Flow Control None If you decide to change the enclosure s settings instead use XNConnect see the Help file Or RS 422 cable Q Use the checklist above to establish serial communication with the enclosure The RS 232 cable must be plugged into the upper serial port on the Modula enclosure Q Download XNConnect see page 148 and open the configuration file page 149 or discover the system see page 150 OQ In the Hardware view right click on the icon for the lower serial port and select Change Settings On the Modify Serial Port drop down menu under Mode select RS 422 Character unless directed by technical support to use RS 422 Block After changing the M
143. kew free cable is not recommended RGBHV Stereo Connector Options Female RJ 45 Note Skew free cable is not recommended for use with AMX AutoPatch equipment CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX and TX Modules Specifications Applies to TX Module FG1010 45 01 and RX Module FG1010 48 01 when used in conjunction with RGBHV Stereo to CatPro boards General Specifications Approvals CE UL cUL Signal Types RGBHV stereo audio unbalanced Maximum Resolution 1600x1200 4 3 and 1920x1080p 16 9 60 Hz up to 1000 ft 305 m Supported Twisted Pair Cable Types Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 Cat6e STP Power Consumption max 12 V to 24 V 1 3A Power Connector 2 1 mm DC power jack Modules use power supplies that are provided with each unit Thermal Dissipation max 20 BTU hr Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Operational Temperature 32 to 110 F 0 to 43 C Dimensions TX Module 5 15 in 13 08 cm depth 5 80 in 14 73 cm width 1 66 in 4 22 cm height Weight TX Module Approximately 1 5 Ib 0 68 kg Dimensions RX Module 5 15 in 13 08 cm depth 4 33 in 11 0 cm width 1 66 in 4 22 cm height Weight RX Module Approximately 1 3 Ib 0 6 kg When used with an AMX AutoPatch Distribution Matrix overall cable length cannot exceed 1 000 ft 305 m Note Skew free cable is not recommended for use wit
144. l Matrix Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified Caution The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system Disconnecting an input will disconnect all outputs it is connected to Loading a Configuration File Once modifications have been made to the configuration file the new file must be loaded onto the system s CPU for the changes to be implemented The two basic options for loading a configuration file are Load the entire file using the Configure All option see Caution below Load part of the file using one of the Configure Special options To determine which configuration option to use see Configure Menu Commands in the Help file Caution Using the Configure All option or the Configure All Virtual Matrices option will erase any global presets see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com that have already been defined for the system To load the modified configuration file from XNConnect to the Modula CPU 1 Disconnect external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the file The matrix switcher must not be actively switching when loading a configuration file 2 Using Save As under the Fi
145. l being returned from Y Port 6 to X Port 5 In the second command the device status signal for Y Port 7 is routed on Level 2 to X Port 5 without a controller signal first being routed from X Port 5 to Y Port 7 RS 422 Configuration Files XNConnect the configuration software program on the AMX AutoPatch CD shipped with the Modula supports Modula systems with RS 422 boards Even if XNConnect is already on your PC install the newest version that shipped on the same CD as the xcl configuration file We strongly recommend nonstaining the old version of XNConnect before installing a new version Caution Use this software only if you need to change the configuration information to route the system using a different configuration method than originally specified If you find it necessary to modify the file for any reason we strongly recommend contacting technical support see page 43 and saving a back up copy of the original configuration An RS 422 enclosure is generally configured with a virtual matrix VM for the RS 422 bi directional signals plus VMs for RS 422 breakaway signals XNConnect can be used to change the main VM to the X to Y Fanout option Breakaway VMs must be configured using the same option as the main VM Caution Completing the steps below will invalidate any global presets stored on the system and will also result in the loss of any custom labels To change the configuration of an RS 422 system 1 Connectthe PC to th
146. l power switches on the source and destination devices to make sure they are all turned on O Isolate source and destination equipment and cable problems by patching around the router using barrel connectors to check the overall signal path O Attempt the switch again If the switch still does not work contact technical support see page 43 Technical Support Before contacting technical support with a question please consult this manual If you still have questions contact your AMX representative or technical support Have your system s serial number ready The system s serial number is normally located in two places on the enclosure on the left rear and on the left side near the power receptacle We recommend recording your system s serial number in an easily accessible location AMX Contact Information 3000 Research Drive Richardson TX 75082 800 222 0193 469 624 8000 Fax 469 624 7153 Technical Support 800 932 6993 www amx com Installation and Setup Modula Instruction Manual Standard Video Boards Applicability Notice amp amp E E al amp escas vonva ead o o Qi 1 amp b O 3s P P 9 99 FIG 24 Standard video boards This chapter pertains to Modula standard video boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The following five tables pr
147. le D Applicability The information in this manual applies to the following Modula pre engineered systems custom systems input and output boards individual board numbers are in board chapters and expansion board Modula Pre Engineered Systems All Modula pre engineered systems are numbered FGP34 xxxx xxx e g FGP34 3232 117 Modula Custom Systems All custom Modula systems contain one or more of the enclosure models in the following two tables The description denotes the main type of board the enclosure holds Additional board types may also be included according to the table on page 19 32x32 Enclosure Models Model Description FG1034 31 Standard Video FG1034 34 S Video and Stereo FG1034 25 Wideband Video FG1034 28 Wideband and Stereo FG1034 61 RGBHV HD 15 4 RU FG1034 42 CatPro RGBHV HD 15 4 RU FG1034 40 SDI Digital Video FG1034 27 SDI Digital Video and Wideband Video FG1034 30 SDI Digital Video and Standard Video FG1034 33 SDI Digital Video and S Video FG1034 64 RS 422 4 RU FG1034 37 Cat5 Video and Audio Flex Slot Enclosure Models Model Configuration Description FG1034 16 16x48 Flex slot Standard Video FG1034 46 48x16 Flex slot Standard Video FG1034 19 16x48 Flex slot S Video and Stereo FG1034 49 48x16Flex slot S Video and Stereo FG1034 10 16x48 Flex slot Wideband Video FG1034 43 48x16 Flex slot Wideband Video FG1034 22 16x48 Flex slo
148. le FIG 58 Modula Distribution Matrix Disconnect E CatPro TX Module FG1010 45 01 R Source PC Temporary RX Module Unit FIG 58 Connect the Temporary RX Module Unit to the TX Module 4 Turnon the Source PC and open the AMX AutoPatch supplied test image file for the highest input device resolution that is planned for use in the system The test pattern displays on the temporary monitor 5 Adjust the gain and peak using the potentiometers on the RX Module until the image is clear and sharp see the RX Hardware Method on page 82 Skew is not a concern with the short cable but must be adjusted fully counterclockwise to the factory default for R G and B 6 Disconnect the Temporary RX Module Unit To cable the system for Routing Path C 1 Connect the Control PC with the CatPro Wizard installed to the serial port on the Modula using a null modem cable The Control PC settings and the CatPro Wizard settings which default to serial port Com 1 and baud rate 9600 must match Leave the Control PC connected until the system is completely adjusted 2 Place all source and destination devices in their final installation locations Cable the complete routing paths from the source devices to the destination devices FIG 59 shows the placement of TX and RX Modules All cable should be the actual cable that will be used The minimum cable length for a Modula CatPro I
149. le menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified Connect the Modula enclosure to the PC see page 31 4 In XNConnect open the Communication menu select Serial Port 5 Open the Communication menu again select Change Comm Settings Check the settings for the selected port the default is Com 1 baud rate 9600 and adjust if necessary 6 Optional Click the Test button to verify that communication has been established with the Modula Click OK 7 From the Configure menu select the appropriate configuration option for an explanation of Configuration menu options see the Help file The system automatically reboots applies to non hardware configuration options only for hardware select the appropriate configuration option and then Configure gt Reboot All Devices For Modula multiple enclosure systems you can connect any of the enclosures to the PC as long as all of the enclosures are linked together Appendix B Advanced Configuration Modifying Virtual Matrices Applicability Notice This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2 10 0 XNConnect s version information is found under its Help menu Overview Your AMX AutoPatch Distribution Matrix is pre configured at the factory It is ready to switch once the source and destination devices are attached The configuration file does not need any advan
150. losure systems 4 Plug the other end of the power cord s into a power strip we recommend a 30 A power strip that is turned off Turn on the power strip to all enclosures if applicable 6 Press the side of the power switch on the rear of the enclosure s The Power Indicator illuminates 7 Apply power to any external control device system 8 Apply power to the source and destination devices For startup information on specific types of control before executing a test switch see page 31 The system is ready for a test switch See Executing A Test Switch on page 41 After applying power and turning on the enclosure s the LED on the control panel illuminates and displays the menu screen FIG 21 and FIG 22 show examples of control panel startup screens The system is ready for a test switch FIG 21 Command screen on the CP 10 High Performance Signal Routing CHANGE STATUS pisc J AuDIO J FIG 22 Main Menu screen on the CP 20A Note For instructions on checking the software version see the applicable Control Panel Instruction Manual Serial Control Device Startup If you have not already done so attach the serial control device to the serial port on the enclosure see page 31 and open the control program AMX Control Devices Modula Distribution Matrices are compatible with a number of AMX control devices For control programming information see the instruction manual f
151. mper section page 142 before attaching cables To attach RS 422 or RS 232 controllers or devices 1 Fasten the cables onto the X Port or Y Port DB 9 connectors FIG 94 o9 EA Cm ac 8558 GIH RS422 RS 422 FIG 94 Fasten cable onto X Port or Y Port connector RS 422 Pinout for DB 9 Connector The Modula RS 422 is designed to meet or exceed EIA 422A specifications and supports the Sony 9 pin RS 422 pinout The DB 9 connectors on the boards each have transmit and receive pins which must match the DB 9 cable connectors from the controller and device equipment The table below lists the functions for the individual pin numbers for the board connectors for RS 422 and indicates the corresponding toggle switch setting If you know the pinout for the controller or device equipment set the board connector s toggle switch see page 141 to the setting that matches it see table in FIG 95 below so that Transmit is connected to Receive and Receive is connected to Transmit RS 422 Board RS 422 Pinout for DB 9 Connector Pin Board Switch Setto CTL Board Switch Set to DEV 1 Common Ground Common Ground 2 Transmit A Receive A 3 Receive B Transmit B 4 Common Ground Common Ground 5 N C N C 6 Common Ground Common Ground 7 Tra
152. n the volume Once the adjustment process is successfully completed and saved the new settings replace the factory settings The system restores the new settings when power is cycled If necessary restore the video factory default by adjusting the R G and B fully counterclockwise and restore unity gain by adjusting the audio six clicks left from full on which is blinking then save Test Image Files Test image pdf files for adjusting the display are provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD The test image file is opened on the Source PC and subsequently displays on the Destination Monitor The file names for the test image pdf begin with the resolution and end with SkewPattern e g 1280x1024SkewPattern pdf Select the file with the resolution that corresponds to the resolution of the source signal ideally this should be the native resolution of the Destination Monitor Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the test image pdf file It is a free software program available online at www adobe com The following procedures explain how to Use the potentiometers to adjust the gain and peak Use the Adjust knob to eliminate skew and adjust volume Abort the skew adjustment procedure if necessary Tip Be sure that the source device sending the signal to the display monitor or device has a sharp picture before you start To adjust the gain and peak using the RX Module potentiometers 1 Onthe Source PC open the test
153. nal installation tasks may include the following e Customizing Channel Names See page 153 in Appendix A Managing Configuration Files e Creating Local Presets See page 154 in Appendix A Managing Configuration Files e Creating global presets See the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Special Installation Cases Parallel Inputs If the system is configured to route parallel inputs see Appendix C Paralleling Inputs on page 167 Linking Enclosures Linking enclosures allows control information to pass between them The enclosures are linked using the Ethernet linking ports on the CPUs the Ethernet traffic between these ports maintains consistent control speed In a multiple enclosure system the enclosure with the control panel or an external controller attached receives control information and passes on relevant information to the other enclosures via the links The Modula Ethernet BNC linking port is labeled Enc Link On other AMX AutoPatch enclosures the Link port BNC or RJ 45 may be labeled Link A 10 100 or Link 1 Caution AMX AutoPatch systems should only be linked in their own isolated networks If any of the linked enclosures were not part of the original system contact technical support see page 43 for important information not included here A Modula can be linked directly to another
154. nd are not compatible with the standard video boards listed in Table 1A that work in the Cat5 Video and Audio enclosures Standard Video Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 2 page 49 Enclosure Types amp Numbers Input Standard Video to Cat5 output FG1034 509 Output Standard Video from Cat5 input FG1034 521 Cat5 Video amp Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video amp Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video amp Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 Applicability Table 3 Standard Video Boards in CatPro RGBHV HD 15 and RGBHV HD 15 Enclosures Note These standard video boards cannot work in conjunction with CatPro boards Standard Video Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Types amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 3 page 49 Input Standard Video FG1034 647 Input Standard Video High Impedance FG1034 650 Output Standard Video FG1034 659 CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 FG1034 42 RGBHV HD 15 32x32 FG1034 61 Standard Video Boards Specifications Specifications Table 1 Applies to Modula standard video boards listed in Applicability Tables 1A 1B and 1C page 45 to page 47 Also applies to these standard video boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 1 Paramet
155. nents make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal AF 10 materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with an alligator clip attached to a good ground source To adjust an AF 10 RX Board for cable length 1 Remove the screws at the top and bottom of the board s faceplate 2 Push down on the board extractor handle and pull the board out 3 Settoggles 1 2 3 4 on both DIP switches a small screwdriver or paper clip works well to the correct position according to the Line Length Adjustments table on page 129 Both DIP switches must be set to the same value 0 OFF toward the handle and 1 ON toward the RJ 45 port E L Gain Potentiometer Example shows a setting of 0 1 0 0 for a cable length of 425 ft 130 m NCZ 1 08 BREA 0 OFF toward the handle and 1 ON toward the RJ 45 port FIG 87 Set toggles on both DIP switches to the same value 4 Push the board back into position handle will snap into place replace screws Tip Gain adjustments can also be made on the potentiometers while the board is out of the AF 10 Attaching Cables and Wires When attaching input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach the wires and cables on the rear of the enclosure Follow the sheet exactly
156. nfiguration is for X to Y Point to Point routing see page 143 in which a controller signal is routed through a single X Port to a single Y Port and a device status signal automatically returns from the Y Port back to the X Port For information on an advanced configuration option see page 144 For information crucial to using this system for routing RS 232 signals see the specifications page 137 and the pinout information page 139 System Setup When installing an RS 422 system the equipment attached to the Modula will be of two types controllers and devices Controller and device equipment may be attached to either X Ports or Y Ports To simplify the explanations and examples the information presented is for systems with all controller equipment attached to the X Port connectors and all device equipment attached to Y Port connectors the default configuration If your system is different remember to adjust accordingly One possible setup for an RS 422 system with Sony 9 pin compatible components might include a piece of equipment cabled to an RS 422 X Port on the left side of the Modula using a straight through cable Additional equipment would be cabled to the RS 422 Y Ports on the right side of the Modula using the same type of cable The example in FIG 93 shows routing using the default configuration X to Y Point to Point see page 143 A controller signal from an editing station is being routed to a tape deck and a device sta
157. ng Paralleled Inputs 2 irrito eere oret eta en stuba nane aenea ena sen P eae atn aak 169 Appendix D Adding or Replacing Boards eene 171 Removing Blank Board Plates or Boards eese eene eene entente 172 Adding Modula o pi Lr 173 Updating the System Configuration eese en nennen nnns ennt nnne 174 Appendix E Vertical Interval Sync VIS eene nennen 177 pul 177 Enabling Vertical Interval Sync eiie ettet ite ate errta s KEE ae ara aee e esee Rara aee 177 Lug MN Contents Modula Instruction Manual ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal materials When working with any equipment manufactured with electronic devices proper ESD grounding procedures must be followed to ensure people products and tools are as free of static charges as possible Grounding straps conductive smocks and conductive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground cord and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground cord These items should not be manufactured locally since they
158. ng its level and selecting the paralleled input and the desired output s 2 Enter the command for the second enclosure using its level and selecting the paralleled input and the desired output s Example For a system where the paralleled enclosures are configured as Level 1 and 2 entering the commands below switches paralleled Input 2 to Output 3 on the first enclosure Level 1 and also switches paralleled Input 2 to Output 15 on the second enclosure Level 2 CL11203T CL212015T For more information on BCS commands see the nstruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Appendix C Paralleling Inputs 170 Modula Instruction Manual Appendix D Adding or Replacing Boards This appendix covers the procedure to add or replace a Modula input or output board Input and output boards can be added to a partially filled enclosure to expand a system s capabilities or increase an enclosure s possible signal routings A VIS board can also be added to a Modula enclosure to synchronize video signal switches with the output device s refresh rate A VIS board must be enabled after installation by updating the system s configuration file For information see Appendix E Vertical Interval Sync on page 177 Other types of boards may or may not require an update to the system configuration See Configuration Requirements below to determine if the system s configuration
159. nput board should not be less than 12 feet 3 66 m Control PC For Setup Only CatPro TX Module FG1010 45 01 zs NIA Module gS T a C Ta E WES Fg M s CatPro RX Module FG1010 48 01 CAT 5 Cable B Es ie Total length for Cat5 Cables A and B Desai Montar cannot exceed 1000 ft 305 m CAT 5 Cable A hol Source PC FIG 59 Routing Path C Important Do not make adjustments to the Temporary RX Module Unit during the following procedure make adjustments only on the CatPro Wizard ee The following procedure needs to be completed for all the sources used in Routing Path C To calibrate a TX Module to its CatPro input using the Wizard 1 Disconnect an RX Module from one of the CatPro output boards 2 Using the 3 foot Cat5e cable connect the Temporary RX Module Unit to the now empty connector on the CatPro output board FIG 60 Modula Distribution Matrix CatPro TX Module fas Source PC Destination Monitor Temporary RX Module Unit FIG 60 Routing Path C ready for calibration with the Wizard 3 Route the signal for the first source device the test image file should be open on the source to the output on the CatPro output board that is connected to the Temporary RX Module Unit 4 Open the CatPro Wizard on the Control PC Adjust the display using the CatPro Wizard according to Steps 5 through 10 on p
160. ns eene 120 pucgurgelllrseeee 121 LLAARA cE Cat5 Video and Audio Boards with TXs amp RXS ccsceccscsccscsccscsccscscsccscscees 123 Applicability Notice t M 123 Cat5 Video and Audio Boards Specifications sscccccsssssscsescssseecescsssseseesssssseeeessssseeees 125 Cat5 S Video Stereo TXs and RXs Modules Specifications sccccccssssscsesssssseecssosssseeees 126 Hcc R R 128 Adjusting for Cable Length eet torret ne Eee pea neant taa ER ero aene KVKE Easa EPES 129 Attaching Cables arid Wires 5 id easier sesar caustentesereeovecseevscnsduceesesseotscetexsebscoiesesse 133 RS 422 Boards M 137 Applicability ere M 137 RS 422 Specifications e i 137 Overview and System Setup 1 eene eerie oett trit vske ru uNES reat eo aNs os Eki ee pepe ep PUES 138 Attaching Cables mee es 139 Port Configuration isc T M 141 Configuration and Control aisnean r eas araea Kas reo Pe ERSe e Fe Xxu aere ELE a EROR Rae a ERS 143 Advanced Configuration and Control eese eene nnne etn nennen tnnt nennen 144 RS 422 Configuration Files 11 2 eerie reete tine edet torret e
161. nsmit B Receive B 8 Receive A Transmit A 9 Common Ground Common Ground FIG 95 Pinout for female DB 9 connector on board RS 232 Pinout for DB 9 Connector If RS 232 cable is used it must be a null modem cable no hardware flow control e When a controller is attached use the cable pinout in FIG 96 and set the toggle switch on the board to CTL e When a device is attached use the cable pinout in FIG 97 and set the toggle switch on the board to DEV RS 232 Pinout Toggle Set to CTL RS 232 5 GND 3 RS 422 r 4 GND 8 GND 2 bein ee Receive B 3 TXD 7 Tramsmit B o Ga 5 45 iii FIG 96 RS 232 when toggle switch is set to CTL RS 232 Pinout Toggle Set to DEV Female DB 9 EN RS 232 5 GND RS 422 L 525 39 49 9o Tm 2 eet Receive B 3 TXD 3 Tramsmit B FIG 97 RS 232 when toggle switch is set to DEV RS 232 Voltage Compatibility TX Recommended max Voltage 12 V 8 V TX Absolute max Voltage 15 V 10 V RX Recommended min Input Voltage HIGH 22 5 V LOW 1 0 V Note RS 232 cable length and data rates are limited by the connected RS 232 equipment Port Configuration The configuration of the X Port and Y Port connectors must match the port configuration of the controller and device equipment attached to the Modula Determine and Set Switch Settings
162. o o S T e Q N I gt o o Q S je 2 jm jo o Y B e Je e 8 S F 2 l gt lo 8 o Iw ls JS 9 I o o Z Er Ie lo o e JO 2 H S Standard Video e e e e S Video and Stereo o e e oe e Wideband Video e e oe e Wideband and Stereo e e oe e oe RGBHV HD 15 e e o o eo e e CatPro RGBHV HD 15 e o ojo ojo e e o SDI Digital Video e SDI Digital Video and Wideband Video e e oe e SDI Digital Video and Standard Video e e e e SDI Digital Video and S Video e oe e e e e RS 422 e Cat5 Video and Audio o e e o9 e For Standard Video S Video Mono Audio and Stereo Audio boards that are compatible with Cat5 Video and Audio boards see the applicable board chapter Expansion Board Modula systems can be ordered with a Vertical Interval Sync board FG1034 310 to synchronize video signal switches with the output device s refresh rate see page 177 Enclosure Configurations 20 Modula Instruction Manual Installation and Setup Site Recommendations When placing the enclosure follow the recommendations and precautions in this section to reduce potential installation and operation hazards Environment Choose a clean dust free preferably air conditioned location Avoid areas with direct sunlight heat sources or high levels of EMI Electromagnetic Interference e Ifapplicable to make control panel operations easier mount the enclosure with the control panel in the rack at eye level Chassis Accessib
163. o Connections Source Connections Gray Ground Destination Connections Source unbalanced wired unbalanced Destination unbalanced wired unbalanced FIG 62 Options for source to Modula to destination 5 term wiring To attach stereo audio input and output wires 1 Unscrew the clamps on the audio connector 2 Insert the wires for wire placement for balanced and unbalanced audio see FIG 63 and firmly re tighten the clamps to make proper connections L p m 3 L li re L R e R R uam R Balanced audio Unbalanced audio FIG 63 Stereo audio balanced and unbalanced wiring Note For stereo audio signals using twisted pair wire connect the shield ground only at one end recommend receiving end to minimize low frequency noise Adjusting Output Volume Most stereo output boards in a Modula can be ordered with either potentiometer volume control or digital volume control Either adjustment can be made at any time during normal operation When audio is adjusted for a device on one level the adjustment remains in effect for that device on all levels switching audio signals Potentiometer Output Boards Stereo output boards are set to unity gain at the factory To adjust output volume using potentiometers 1 Route a source input to the first destination output Output 1 Left Stereo Channel Output 1 Right Stereo
164. o Exe eben Nars Eees pedo 61 PCIMSIuIEej grs 63 RGBHV HB 15 Boats niebla Sa EU rbi AMEII FERE e dE KXRE VAN FUR PPE CHEER ode UN M EE 65 Applicability Notices is m 65 RGBHV HD 15 Specifications ccccci cecceicsedeisceeveaiscedecestasendocceeantiscaseduscadeessdvsescesteeveutectedasaseees 66 Attaching Cables sme UN 67 RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards with TXs amp RXs eee 69 Applicability NOtice p 69 RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards Specifications eese eene eene nnne 71 CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX and TX Modules Specifications esee 72 Attaching Cables and Wires cccci sseseccscssdeveceecieseverssesesdecctececessssasvevesstoueuctececcedseseversestasesteteees 74 CatPro System Equipmentt ssssssssssseesceesesesseseeeseeeceeeeseaceeceececesessseeseeseeeeeseeseeseeseeseees 77 System Setup eti eee espe esrde o peN OE Tha euR 42 ELK E AYER THEO ERE ER NER EE Pee ERN ee PER o EEREN eSEE KNEES 78 Cabling and Video Display Adjustment eese eene nennen nnne nennt nennen 81 MPOUBDIESHOOLING RP 92 Stereo Audio Bares oioeiseskipbvsbVbt Dii dva dkbtEe rider i pe i op opu dE UE Rav nsis 93 Pr dtcidneaiccim E 93 Stereo Audio Boards Specifications sssccccsssscscesssssscesccssssecseesssseecessssssee
165. o guarantee 1 000 ft 305 m skew compensation the inter pair skew must be rated at lt 20 ns 100 m The cables should be tested for skew which will determine whether the run has less than 62 ns skew and is within 1 000 feet 305 m CatPro Supported Twisted Pair Cable Types Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 Cat6e STP Shielded Twisted Pair Note Skew free cable is not recommended for use with AMX AutoPatch equipment To attach CatPro RJ 45 inputs and outputs 1 Insert the RJ 45 cable connectors into the input and output RJ 45 receptacles FIG 37 Jo s 9 ole a IN S IN IN fp HE E EB BB B B HB BE 8 ET IET BIB 2 E T J CIL FIG 37 Insert RJ 45 connector into RJ 45 receptacle To attach input outputs and power to the TX Module 1 Insert the audio mini jack 3 5 mm into the Audio Input connector FIG 38 AVB TX CATPRO HD15 ST 010 45 01 AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO CAT 5 a Es DCAL OUTPUT OUTPUT HD 15 RJ 45 FIG 38 Attach source device connectors RJ 45 connector and power to TX 2 Fasten the HD 15 cable to the Video Input connector 3 Insert the RJ 45 connector into the Cat5 receptacle 4 Ifusingthe AMX AutoPatch power supply provided Plug the desktop power supply into the power jack on the module and into an AC external power source Or If you are providing the power supply Plug the po
166. o the board or module ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal Modula materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with an alligator clip attached to a good ground source To adjust a Modula Cat5 input board for cable length 1 Remove the input board for instructions on removing boards see Appendix D Adding or Replacing Boards on page 171 2 Settoggles for both DIP switches for the input connector being adjusted a small screwdriver or paper clip works well to the correct position according to the Line Length Adjustments table on page 129 0 OFF toward the connector and 1 ON toward the key notch uoce wa Key notch Gain Potentiometers Example shows a setting of 0 1 0 0 for a cable length of 425 ft 130 m 0 OFF toward the connector and 1 ON toward the key notch FIG 84 Set toggles on both DIP switches to the same value 3 Repeat Step 2 for each additional pair of DIP switches that need adjusting 4 Replace the input board 5 Insert the screws and tighten until snug Tip Gain adjustments can also be made on the potentiometers while the board is out of the enclosure ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal module materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with
167. ode setting click Download Click OK O Plug one end of the RS 422 serial cable into the lower serial port DB 9 on the enclosure FIG 18 and the other end into the RS 422 port on the control device Important After a serial port is configured for RS 422 cable do not attach an RS 232 cable without first reconfiguring the port in XNConnect Ll Caution To avoid system damage follow the power up sequence on page 38 We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or AC line conditioner To complete establishing external serial control 3 Ifnot already on apply power first to the Modula enclosure and then to the source and destination devices see Applying Power and Startup on page 38 4 Set up and run the desired method of control AMX Control Devices see the documentation for the specific control device e APControl 3 0 Install and open the program from the AMX AutoPatch CD if your account has the required permissions this program can be downloaded from www amx com Follow the setup wizard and open the APControl Launchbar e Terminal emulation HyperTerminal Open the program select the COM port and check that the settings match those in the Modula Serial Port Settings table see previous page If the COM port settings do not match enter the applicable values from the table Click OK A short splash screen appears 5 Execute a test switch to ensure the Modula is working properly
168. odula can be controlled with an external serial controller that sends and receives ASCII characters via an RS 232 serial port AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language BCS Basic Control Structure protocol for programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes BCS commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal running on a PC For information on BCS commands see the nstruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Third Party Controllers A third party controller can also be attached to an Modula enclosure If using a third party controller see the controller documentation for operating instructions Note Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use AMX s AutoPatch XNNet protocol The AMX AutoPatch CD includes the XNNet Communication Library an interface that supports C Java and Visual Basic and has examples of the XNNet protocol in use Enclosure Configurations Enclosure Configurations Each Modula enclosure holds up to 16 boards with 4 connectors each The ratio of input and output boards depends on the model Some models are available in configurations up to 32x32 in increments of four Flex slot models allow configurations that are either input or output heavy All Modula enclosures can be added to in the field if not completely full when initially ordered 32x32 Enclosures e Configured for 32x32 w
169. of instructions O Assemble a Temporary RX Module Unit and calibrate its RX Module O Cable the system O Calibrate the TX Modules to the CatPro inputs using the Wizard Method and the Temporary RX Module Unit Q Calibrate the CatPro outputs to the RX Modules using the RX Hardware Method Temporary RX Module Unit The Temporary RX Module Unit consists of an RX Module a monitor a 3 foot Cat5e cable provided with the system and an HD 15 cable After the unit is calibrated it is used to calibrate the TX Modules to CatPro input boards Then to complete the system setup the CatPro output boards need to be calibrated to the RX Modules We suggest using the module and monitor with the highest resolution available that will be used in the last routing path to be calibrated if spare ones are not available To assemble the Temporary RX Module Unit and calibrate its RX Module 1 Assemble the Temporary RX Module Unit FIG 57 a Connect the 3 foot 0 9 m Cat5e cable to the RX Module b Connect the RX Module to a temporary monitor using HD 15 cable The module and monitor can be used in the last routing path to be calibrated CatPro RX Module FG1010 48 01 T HD 15 Cable Monitor 3 Ft 0 9 m CAT 5e Cable FIG 57 The Temporary RX Module Unit 2 Connecta TX Module to a Source PC FIG 58 on page 90 3 Connect the Temporary RX Module Unit to the TX Module using the open connector on the 3 foot Cat5e cab
170. ol potentiometer gain FG1034 511 Output Stereo Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 514 SDI Digital Video amp S Video 32x32 FG1034 33 Applicability Table 2 Cat5 Compatible Stereo Audio Boards for Cat5 Video amp Audio Enclosures Note Cat5 compatible stereo audio boards work in conjunction with Cat5 TXs and RXs modules or AF 10 boards and are not compatible with standard stereo audio boards listed in Applicability Table 1A For Cat5 system setup see page 128 Cat5 Compatible Stereo Audio Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 2 page 96 Enclosure Types amp Numbers Input Stereo Audio to Cat5 output unbalanced potentiometer gain FG1034 518 Output Stereo Audio from Cat5 input unbalanced potentiometer gain FG1034 530 Output Stereo Audio from Cat5 input digital volume control unbalanced FG1034 542 Cat5 Video amp Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video amp Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video amp Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 Applicability Table 3 Stereo Audio Boards for CatPro RGBHV HD 15 and RGBHV HD 15 Enclosures Note These standard stereo audio boards cannot work in conjunction with CatPro boards For CatPro compatible stereo audio boards see Applicability Table 4 below Stereo Audio Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for the
171. on Ratio Settings 5 1 ON and 0 OFF o Ei Compression DIP Switches a Ratio 1 2 3 4 2 o 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 C CQ QU ra 5 11 0 0 0 1 eeu lul eu Geil FIG 73 This example shows a setting of 0 1 0 0 for a compression ratio of 2 1 for the fourth connector 7 Lineup the board with the board guides that are on the top and bottom of the board slot Carefully push the board into the enclosure until it is fully seated and snaps into place Replace and tighten the two screws Attach all wires and cables that were disconnected in Step 3 10 Apply power to the enclosure Attaching Wires When attaching wires refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach each wire on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet Caution f the enclosure contains the optional microphone power board make sure the phantom power selection switches FIG 74 are set to OFF before connecting wires To attach wires to the microphone input board 1 Set phantom power switches to OFF FIG 74 26 IN 57 Ground OFF Phantom power selection switches 7 Set to OFF before attaching wires Positive m or setting compression ratio Negative FIG 74 Loosen wire clamps insert wires and re tighten
172. on terminal block Microphone Phantom Power Board Specifications Applies to Modula microphone phantom power board FG1034 316 Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Internal Phantom power Supplied to microphone with switch 48 V 500 mA AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Compression Ratio Individual connectors on the microphone board can be set at one of four different compression ratios 1 1 factory default 2 1 3 1 and 5 1 FIG 72 shows all four compression ratios as well as the limiting point If you need to set the compression ratio at a setting other than the 1 1 factory default follow the procedure on page 115 If not go to Attaching Wires on page 116 Compression Ratios 5 0 5 FLimiting Point 10 d P L 15 Sa EA Kot 3 1 E O 20 j 24 4 u 25 i an p M 1 u 35 t 1 1 40 d 45 B s0 u sf 60 65 70 75 JLLLELELEHELELELELELELELT E FL FF LE LL FL LG LT LL ELLE eee ee T LET E FE C eee FE FF E FL EF FF LL LL LLL LLL LL 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 Input dBu FIG 72 Compression Ratios with Limiting Point gt Setting the Compression Ratio changing from default Caution f the enclosure contains the optional microphone powe
173. or Terminate J4 Terminate J3 Third Connector Terminate J6 Terminate J5 Fourth Connector Terminate J8 Terminate J7 Configuration and Control Due to the RS 422 board s bi directional switching capability a basic command that routes a controller s signal to a device will also return a status signal from that device to the controller The board s toggle switch settings do not affect system control Important X Ports are always controlled as inputs sources Y Ports are always controlled as outputs destinations The toggle switch settings determine the nature of the signals routed and returned during switching If any toggle switches are changed from their default settings the signal types as explained here need to be interpreted accordingly Control Panels Use the Change command sequence for the control panel see the control panel s documentation When entering the command for an X Port select Input or Source depending on the control panel and for a Y Port select Output or Destination Depending on the panel you may need to specify the Input first in the Change command BCS Commands When entering any of the switch commands for the X Port use an I command character normally thought of as Input and for the Y Port use an O Output It does not matter whether the I or the O is specified first in an execute switch command For information on BCS command characters and command line formats see the nstruction Man
174. or the specific interface APControl 3 0 If you are using APControl 3 0 install and open the program Follow the directions in the setup wizard to discover the system s configuration From the Launchbar menu select Views CrossBar and click on the crosspoints to execute switches APWeb For startup information see the APWeb Server Module documentation HyperTerminal When power is applied to the enclosure HyperTerminal displays a short splash screen followed by Ready FIG 23 The system is ready for a test switch see page 41 J amp T HyperTerminal f nl x Fie Edit View Cal Transfer Help Di e cls l AutoPatch Modula signal router Host software v3 1 0 Hardware driver v0 0 11 R Built on Jan 16 2008 12 31 53 XNet address 0x0003 Y b 4 Connected 0 00 21 Auto detect lauto detect SCROLL caes Num Z FIG 23 Power up splash screen in HyperTerminal FIG 23 shows an example of a short splash screen your system s splash screen may differ The short splash screen provides the following information e Host software version of the initial operating system IOS e Hardware driver the firmware version e Built date the software was built XNet address enclosure s XNNet identification number To see advanced system information enter scr to view a long splash screen Note AMX reserves the right to add to the contents of the splash screen at any time without notice ile
175. ot result in an audible difference of more than 10 dBr ee 5i E Adjusting Input Gain For mono audio boards that support input gain adjustments within the gain range for the specific audio inputs are normally made during system setup however they can be made at any time during normal operation When audio is adjusted for a device the adjustment applies to all levels switching audio signals Mono input boards are set to unity gain at the factory ap Caution We strongly recommend that input gain adjustment be made only by a qualified installer or dealer Purpose and Uses of Input Gain The purpose of controlling input gain the nominal level of the signal from the source device is to allow source signals of various amplitudes to be equalized before they are routed and the volume is adjusted Equalizing source levels provides a consistent reference for volume adjustments and eliminates jumps when routing a new source to a destination Typical uses for input gain include switching consumer and professional grade audio equipment whose levels can vary noticeably in the same matrix switcher Input gain adjustment is also used for equalizing amplitudes between balanced and unbalanced sources To equalize input levels by adjusting input gain 1 Routea source input to the first destination output 2 Adjust the input gain for the source to the desired dB level see below 3 Repeat for all sources that will be routed to the same destinat
176. ovide information on the types of standard video boards and their numbers and indicate which enclosure models can hold which boards Applicability Table 1A Standard Video Boards in Standard Video S Video and Cat5 Video amp Audio Enclosures Note For Cat5 Video and Audio enclosures the standard video boards listed in this table do not work with Cat5 boards or Cat5 compatible standard video boards For Cat5 compatible standard video boards see Applicability Table 2 page 47 Enclosure Types amp Numbers S S o o 2 g EE 3 f g E E x x o o e st e r qw je jo I i e E o Q X x 2 To N io co 8 B s 8 E amp sg s s ez I xX o o o E o D lt lt lt S gt 2 S o o o gt g e gt Fle sis Sis 98 5 8 9 8 3 Standard Video Boards amp Numbers Z 2 4 2 lo lo o 5 S 5 GT yj mS voo Mjo Mjo OIL OMI ol o Note Specifications for these boardsare 2 Sle 2 8 Sik Slo Slo Soe listed in Specifications Table 1 page 48 amp 9 3 98 93 24 Cla SiS SiS SSL Input Standard Video e e e e e e e FG1034 455 Input Standard Video High Impedance e e e e e e FG1034 461 Input Standard Video e e e FG1034 569 Output Standard Video e e e e e e e e e FG1034 476 M Applicability Table 1B Standard Video Boards in Wideband Video and Wideband Video amp Stereo Enclosures Enclosure Types amp Numbers S
177. own on the AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that is shipped with each system Depending on the signal type e g component signals you may need to attach multiple input and output cables When executing a test switch we suggest routing Input source 1 to Output destination 2 on the virtual matrix or level indicated on the AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide Control Panel Directions for executing switches using the control panel specific to your system can be found in the applicable control panel instruction manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Depending on the control panel the term virtual matrix or level may appear on the LCD screen When controlling a Modula these terms are interchangeable AMX Control Device For executing and disconnecting switches using an AMX control device see the specific control device documentation APControl 3 0 or APWeb Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using APControl 3 0 are found in its Help file For directions for executing switches using APWeb see the APWeb documentation BCS Commands To enter BCS commands the system must be attached to a serial control device see Attaching External Control on page 31 running a terminal emulation program such as Windows HyperTerminal The settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other For setting information see page 34 When using HyperTerminal command characte
178. pe set parus eR auos Edere eame perdis 146 Appendix A Managing Configuration Files eere 147 ell EE 147 Installing XNCONMECE e 148 Opening a Configuration File c 5 cccccdessciceceassdacscecevevedsecssssedececsassepbecensesseesecsssusedsccesteceaees 149 Discovering a System oen ren HS EE EYE FERES ER ERR OPER RIPE PR EEe E ERNER E RA CSEK EKS Neea YER CL codaseneans 150 Navigating the Interface sic croire aient ti eine ds cetus aene e uno epe Ea aida eda eoira i 151 Modifying a Configuration File 2 55 00 aeter eorr to ceneni sani ased essi repo Sraa EEEE 152 Loading a Configuration File eee ettet ener pati tete senec nne enn reap e ERR aee suaip EKES 156 Appendix B Advanced Configuration Modifying Virtual Matrices 157 ll 157 Joining Virtlal ucrpe E T 158 Creating Virtual Matrix Breakaways eese eene eene eene ennnn nentes ten sse sarien 159 Creating a New Virtual Matrix eren et e roit ttis t een nean ssp nda oerte nno soa eo ea erasa 161 Grouping Pattern Examples terne rtt t oreet e ke ene apo EREET SKa ena ANKES E REES oen a REEERE 165 Appendix C Paralleling Inputs ssisccsssscssusssssusssuenusscosinssvotaossasiaessoladiedesanseaionss 167 Cabling Parallel Inp ts 2 ertt rn trier Pone eere tut esee o IIo Enna ERR Pared 167 Controlli
179. pecific control panel instruction manual available on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com For more control options see page 15 Blank front panel AUTOPATCH MODULA SERIES CP 20A RPS indicators AUTOPATCH MODULA SERIES CP 10 AUTOPATCH MODULA SERIES FIG 1 Modula front views RPS Indicator Most Modula enclosures require a single power supply for these enclosures the RPS indicator will not be illuminated during normal operation If a single power supply fails all LEDs will be off Some Modula enclosures e g CatPro RGBHV HD 15 are equipped with standard dual power supplies The RPS Indicator on the front of the enclosure FIG 1 indicates power supply functionality For these models if the RPS LED is e Illuminated Green Both power supplies are working Illuminated Red One of the power supplies has failed Caution f the system has dual power supplies and one of them fails it should be replaced as soon as possible even if the system continues to operate In the event this occurs contact technical support see page 43 Rear View The enclosure s appearance as viewed from the rear FIG 2 will vary depending on the model configuration and signal types Optional Vertical Interval Sync VIS board i H Q 5 j IB E i ot Modula 3 RU model with
180. put 0x00c283 Wig Band Duk InsertBoard gt gt 5 Audi Input 0 00c092 udio Output E Audio Input Ox00c092 Wide Band Output 498 7 Audio Input 0 00c092 ioo Bud 4816 4M ec Remove Board Audio Input 0x00c092 Wide Band Output 32 x 32 3 Video Output 811304008267 1 Video Output 8113 Ox0082b7 1i Video Output 8113 Ox0082b7 12 Video Output 8113 Ox0082b7 E 13 Audio Output 0x0082d0 E 14 Audio Output Q 0082d0 15 Audo Output 008240 Show AllBoards Ee iit Cancel 16 Audio Output 4008240 Advanced Settings Matris Resources XNNetiD Vertical Interval Sync Enter the XNNetID as a hex 1 Matris 1 1 32x32 1 1 0 number only with or without the preceding Ox x000000 Change Mate Resource AU Interval Syne 434E Populate w Generic amp 6 e fa 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for all enclosures with a VIS board 7 Inthe Virtual Matrix view right click the first video virtual matrix that participates in the vertical sync and select Assign Signals from the shortcut menu The Assign Virtual Matrix Signals dialog box opens Assign Virtual Matrix Signals xj r Supported System Signals r Signals Assigned to this Virtual Matrix Aggregates Standard Basic Signal Name Signal Info Standard Video Vic Y c Mono A Stero Ar al M Vertical Interval Sync A4 Ar Al Arr Alr I AS Ar Al Arr Alr Ac Asub RAYS ATA Ar Al Arr Alr Ac Arside Al T Strict Signal Type Mat
181. r board make sure the phantom power Selection switches FIG 74 on page 116 are set to OFF before setting the compression ratio The microphone input board must be removed from the enclosure to set the compression ratio switches ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal Modula materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with an alligator clip attached to a good ground source To set the compression ratio switches 1 Check that the phantom power selection switches FIG 74 on page 116 are set to OFF 1 Turn off the power switch on the rear of the enclosure and unplug the power cord 2 Multiple enclosure systems label and disconnect link cables 3 If necessary label and disconnect all wires attached to the board If wires or cables from adjoining boards obstruct access label and disconnect them as necessary 4 Remove the two screws from the top and bottom of the plate covering the microphone input board Set screws aside for reuse Carefully pull the board straight out of the board slot Change the toggles on the DIP switch for each connector to the desired setting according the table in FIG 73 Note that the numbering starts on the right The ON position 1 is toward the connectors The OFF position 0 is toward the board s key notch pecca Key notch ne 8 Compressi
182. rce device gt Input boards in all enclosures except the last enclosure must be standard video high impedance Hi Z Input boards in the last enclosure must be standard video not Hi Z b Segen 2 Le 6 Q e FIG 108 Connecting inputs for parallel control 2 Fasten one end of signal cable B to the first T Connector Fasten the other end of signal cable B to the input on the first enclosure 3 Fasten one end of signal cable C to the first T Connector Fasten the other end of signal cable C to an open end on the second T Connector per FIG 108 4 Fasten signal cable D to the second T Connector Fasten the other end of signal cable D to the corresponding connector on the second enclosure 5 Fasten signal cable E to the open end on the second T Connector Fasten the other end of signal cable E to the corresponding connector on the last enclosure The source is ready to switch to outputs on all enclosures for information on controlling parallel inputs see page 169 Controlling Paralleled Inputs For control purposes each split of the source signal is treated as a separate input signal To control paralleled inputs the system must be
183. re issued via a terminal emulation program such as Windows HyperTerminal For information on BCS commands see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Third Party Controllers Serial Third party controllers connect to a serial port DB 9 on the CPU If using a third party controller see the controller documentation for setup and operating instructions Attaching Serial Controllers An external serial controller is any device that can send and receive ASCII code over an RS 232 null modem or an RS 422 serial cable attached to a serial port DB 9 on the rear of the enclosure PCs are common serial controllers Once a PC is attached to the Modula the system can be controlled by running APControl software on the attached PC see the AMX AutoPatch CD The system can also be controlled by entering BCS commands into a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal For information on BCS commands see the nstruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com PC Requirements for APControl 3 0 Q Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Q Java Runtime Environment JRE v1 4 2 or the latest version O Minimum Hardware 166 MHz 128 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 800x600 display O Recommended Hardware 2 0 GHz 512 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 1280x1024 display O Serial port PC Requirements for BCS CL Windows XP Profes
184. rect BNC connector on the correct enclosure Wideband video boards look similar to standard HV sync HD SDI digital SD SDI digital and vertical interval sync boards but the Connector Guide identifies them 3 Wideband Boards 54 Modula Instruction Manual HV Sync Video Boards Applicability Notice aco ose sos ven vm euena M TAONA EL S0 50Hz 6 3A Max FIG 28 2 HV sync boards shown with 3 Wideband Video input boards This chapter pertains to Modula HV sync boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The following three tables provide information on the types of HV sync boards and their numbers and indicate which enclosure models can hold which boards Applicability Table 1 HV Sync Boards in Standard Video and S Video amp Stereo Enclosures HV Sync Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Types amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are Standard Video 32x32 listed on page 57 FG1034 31 Input HV Sync Video FG1034 464 Standard Video 16x48 Flex slot Output HV Sync Video FG1034 16 FG1034 479 Standard Video 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 46 S Video amp Stereo 32x32 FG1034 34 S Video amp Stereo 16x48 FG1034 19 S Video amp Stereo 48x16 FG1034 49 Applicability Table 1 continued HV Sync Boards in Cat5 Video amp Audio Wideband Video and Wideband Video amp Stereo Enclosures HV
185. ries 4 Modula Cat Pro Series and 8Y 3000 product models will be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of sale and will remain in good working order for a period of three 3 years following the date of the original sales invoice from AMX The three year warranty period will automatically be extended to the life of the product Limited Lifetime Warranty The life of the product extends until five 5 years after AMX ceases manufacturing the product model The Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to products in their original installation only If a product is moved to a different installation the Limited Lifetime Warranty will no longer apply and the product warranty will instead be the three 3 year Limited Warranty REV G Page 1 of 10 Effective Date 1 01 10 Note The complete Warranty is at www amx com Contents ESD Warming e P 1 Important Safety Information and Instructions eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenee 2 Information et directives de s curit importantes eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 NOTICES 4 Overview and General Specifications ssssessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseseees 7 itd 7 Front ViCW A M 9 Rear ViGW L 10 Modula Specificat
186. rol panel 10 dBu to 70 dBu mute Signal Type Connector Type Balanced or unbalanced Pluggable 3 position terminal block Specifications Table 2 Applies to Cat5 compatible mono audio boards contained in Cat5 systems listed in Applicability Table 2 see page 105 Also applies to these Cat5 compatible mono audio boards when contained in preconfigured systems Specifications Table 2 Signal Type Connector Type Compatibility Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 2 dB THD Noise balanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 22 dBu lt 0 04 THD Noise unbalanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 8 dBu lt 0 03 Crosstalk balanced f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu lt 90 dB Crosstalk unbalanced f 1 kHz Vin 2 dBu lt 85 dB Signal to Noise Ratio balanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu gt 110 dB Signal to Noise Ratio unbalanced f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 dBu gt 90 dB Input Level max balanced 22 dBu Input Level max unbalanced 8 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Output Level max balanced 22 dBu Output Level max unbalanced 8 dBu Output Impedance 50 ohms Will route stereo or mono audio Pluggable 3 position terminal block These boards can be used to break into and out of the Cat5 boards Specifications Table 3 Applies to mono audio boards contained in CatPro RGBHV HD 15 and RGBHV H
187. rred to as the chassis number Follow the guide exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the Connector Guide Before connecting all input and output cables attach only the first two inputs and outputs and execute a test switch see page 41 When the test switch is successful attach the rest of the input and output cables Audio Inputs i Audio Outputs Video Inputs Video Outputs 9 J O OU e 9 Je Je Je We IN 2 IN 9 IN ft IN s m ours our UTE E oun o l o o O o o o o O o O c ei qi lb 6 O2 lo 9 990 FIG 20 Numbering starts with top channel of left most board Signal Types and Connectors Signal types and connectors for a Modula enclosure could include those listed in the table below Signal Type Connector Type Analog video composite BNC S Video Locking S Video S Video Yic BNC HV Sync BNC RGBHV HD 15 or BNC RGBHV Stereo CatPro RJ 45 Composite or S Video stereo or mono Cat5 RJ 45 Wideband Video 300 MHz BNC HDTV Component BNC Digital video HD SDI and SD SDI BNC Analog audio mono balanced or unbalanced Pluggable 3 position terminal block Analog audio stereo balanced or unbalanced Pluggable 5 position terminal block Digital audio BNC For boar
188. rs are entered and sent to the enclosure s CPU the command characters appear in HyperTerminal when the enclosure responds When all of the entered characters appear in HyperTerminal the command has been successfully executed The following test switch routes Input 1 to Output 2 on Level 0 or use the level indicated on your system s AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide To execute a test switch using BCS commands 1 Enter the following BCS command line CLOI102T When the T appears the system has successfully executed the command If any other characters appear the command was not successful Verify that the source signal is present visible and or audible at the destination For a complete list of BCS commands and responses see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Troubleshooting If the test switch did not execute correctly O Check the power indicator on the front of the enclosure If it is not illuminated check the power cords O Verify the status of the test switch If using BCS commands enter SLOO2T If SL002T 1 appears the test switch is routed If the status returns as routed correctly the system established a connection between the specified input and output connectors within the enclosure O Check all link and signal connections on the rear of the enclosure s to make sure everything is physically set up correctly O Check al
189. rs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX AutoPatch sous tension Placez uniquement des fusibles de calibre exact dans les boitiers Veillez ce que la prise de courant soit proche de l appareil et facile d acc s Veillez ce que votre appareil AMX AutoPatch soit install sur une surface stable ou qu il y soit fermement maintenu Fermez toutes les composantes de l quipement avant de relier des pi ces moins d indication contraire fournie dans la documentation de l appareil Par mesure de s curit et pour la qualit des signaux servez vous d une source d alimentation externe mise la terre et d un connect d alimentation mis la terre Fermez et d branchez le boitier avant d ajouter ou d enlever des plaquettes moins d indication contraire fournie dans la documentation du appareil Pour viter les chocs ou les dommages ventuels caus s l quipement par une d charge lectrostatique veillez ce le dispositif oit bien reli la terre avant de toucher les composantes se trouvant l int rieur d un appareil AMX AutoPatch Notices Copyright Notice AMX 2011 Rev D all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of AMX Copyright protection claimed e
190. s connect the source and destination devices that use HD 15 and stereo audio connectors to the Modula CatPro boards How the modules are used in a CatPro system depends on the desired routing path see page 78 TX Module FG1010 45 01 The TX module receives RGBHV and stereo audio signals from a source device and passes the signals over the CatPro supported cable to the Modula CatPro input board which is a receiver and requires the CatPro Wizard for video adjustments RX Module FG1010 48 01 The RX Module receives RGBHV and stereo audio signals from the Modula CatPro output board and passes them onto the destination device Display adjustments are made using the potentiometers and the Adjust knob on the RX Module to clear the image and compensate for skew The Adjust knob can also be used to adjust the volume Control PC and CatPro Wizard Control PC Requirements Q Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional Q 2 MB free disk space Q 15 MB RAM O Serial port The Control PC which runs the CatPro Wizard software connects via a null modem cable to the serial port on the Modula The Control PC settings and the CatPro Wizard settings which default to serial port Com 1 and baud rate 9600 must match The Control PC is required for two of the routing paths see page 78 Once the system is set up and no further changes to the display settings are necessary the Control PC can be disconnected Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the provi
191. se boards are listed in Specifications Table 3 page 97 Enclosure Types amp Numbers Input Stereo Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 632 Output Stereo Audio gain control potentiometer gain FG1034 635 RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 61 CatPro RGBHV HD 15 32x32 4 RU FG1034 42 Applicability Table 4 CatPro Compatible Stereo Audio Boards for CatPro RGBHV HD 15 Enclosures listed in Applicability Table 3 Note CatPro compatible stereo input boards can switch to CatPro output boards and CatPro compatible stereo output boards can receive stereo signals from CatPro input boards However CatPro compatible stereo audio boards do not work with the standard stereo audio boards page 98 CatPro Compatible Stereo Audio Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 4 Enclosure Type amp Number CatPro RGBHV HD 15 FG1034 493 Input Stereo Audio to CatPro output potentiometer gain 32x32 4 RU FG1034 42 FG1034 496 Output Stereo Audio from CatPro input digital volume control Stereo Audio Boards Specifications Specifications Table 1 Applies to Modula stereo audio input and output boards listed in Applicability Tables 1A and 1B see page 93 and 1C see page 94 Also applies to these stereo audio boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 1
192. se f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Return Loss Input f 5 MHz lt 45 dB Input Level max 1 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 1 V Output Impedance 75 ohms S Video 4 Pin Mini Din Locking S Video Attaching Cables Important f using Cat5 compatible S Video boards for information on installation and system setup first see Cat5 Video and Audio Boards with TXs and RXs starting on page 123 When attaching S Video input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 ona label located on the left side near the power receptacle Attaching S Video Cables Modula S Video boards are equipped with locking S Video connectors When used in conjunction with an AMX AutoPatch manufactured S Video cable the connector and the cable lock into place Standard S Video connectors may be used but will not lock To connect S Video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output S Video connectors FIG 31 e e FIG 31 Fasten S Video cable onto connector Caution To avoid damaging a locking S Video connector
193. see Executing a Test Switch on page 41 Attaching External XNNet Controllers An remote XNNet device is any device that sends and receives XNNet protocol over the Remote XNNet port AMX AutoPatch XNNet control devices include remote control panels e g the CP 10 and CP 20A AMX AutoPatch XNNet accessory devices include Single Bus Controllers SBCs and Preset SBCs The instructions below are for attaching a device to the Remote XNNet port found at the bottom of the CPU board For specific product information see the individual device s documentation Communication Cable Requirements O A two conductor 20 AWG 7 28 strand cable with a drain wire or shield such as Alpha 2412C customer supplied O Maximum length of cable 1 000 ft 305 m total including linked panels To establish a Remote port connection with an XNNet device 1 Attach one end ofthe XNNet link cable to the corresponding port on the device see the individual product documentation 2 Onthe Modula s CPU unplug the Remote connector 3 Loosen the screws on the Remote connector 4 Insert the two wires of the XNNet link cable from the device into the Remote connector leaving the center slot empty FIG 19 Note that either wire can be inserted into either of the outer slots 50 ohm termination connector attach to non linked enclosure Remote connector FIG 19 Insert the wires into the Remote connector on the
194. sional or Windows 20009 O Terminal emulation program O Serial port Important For non linked enclosures attach a 50 ohm termination connector to the unused network BNC connector on the CPU connector supplied see FIG 18 on page 34 To establish external serial control Cable Pinouts 1 Use a null modem cable that matches the pin diagram in FIG 16 for RS 232 without hardware flow control AMX AutoPatch equipment requires pins 2 3 and 5 only Or Use a cable that matches the pin diagram in FIG 17 for RS 422 5 GND 5 GND 2 RXDs lt 2 RXD 3 TXD 3 TXD FIG 16 RS 232 null modem pin diagram no hardware flow control PC DB 9 Platform Specific AutoPatch DB 9 FIG 17 RS 422 pin diagram Instructions continue on the following page 2 Establish an RS 232 serial connection with the enclosure If using an RS 232 cable for control follow only the first checklist below FIG 18 If using an RS 422 cable for control follow the first checklist below FIG 18 to establish an RS 232 connection with the upper serial port Then follow the second checklist to configure the lower serial port for RS 422 control 50 ohm termination connector attach to non linked enclosure Cable to serial control device e e FIG 18 Attach null modem cable to serial port RS 232 null modem serial cable O Plug one end of the null modem serial cable into e
195. solution of the Destination Monitor Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the test image pdf file It is a free software program available online at www adobe com To adjust the video display using the CatPro Wizard 1 Connect the monitor that was reserved for calibration to any one of the HD 15 outputs 2 Route the source being calibrated to the HD 15 output destination 3 On the Source PC open the test image file from the AMX AutoPatch CD whose resolution corresponds to the highest source resolution used in the system The test image appears on the Destination Monitor the image will be distorted FIG 52 Test image on Destination Monitor with distorted display 4 Onthe Control PC open the CatPro Wizard 5 Inthe Wizard select the source in the navigation tree in the upper left corner that corresponds to the input connector number for the source signal to be adjusted ES 3 amp R ci m Gan Peak RedSkew GreenSkew Blue Skew zi Select the source t CAT o 12 a i Sets the color intensity of the video signal Steps 1 Open the test image file that corresponds to the resolution of the source signal D Select the Video Gain con B Move the slider until the color in the test image reaches the desired intensity Tips e After using the Wizard adjustment options press the auto adjust button on the display IFundesiratle display conditions persist s
196. ss on the board until it is fully seated and the plate is level 4 Insert the screws into the holes in the plate FIG 112 and tighten the screws until they are snug Oy Ow o Do CD IHHSBBSBESBE quu M e 1 oo FIG 112 Insert and tighten screws until they are snug 5 Attach the cables to the connectors and reconnect any other cables that were disconnected in the removal procedure Important f the slot was previously empty or if the board type has changed the system s configuration file must be updated before signals can be routed on the new board see Updating the System Configuration below 6 Ifthe system s configuration file does not need updating reapply power to the enclosure and proceed with normal operations Or If the system s configuration file requires updating reapply power to the enclosure and continue to the section below Updating the System Configuration The configuration file stored on the Modula system may or may not need to be updated depending on the type of board being installed e Ifan input or output board is replaced with the same type of board or if the system was pre configured for expansion the configuration file will not need to be updated e Ifan input or output board is added to a previously empty slot an upgrade in a system not con
197. ssign Virtual Matri Signals r Supported System Signals Composite R B R Y B Vertical Interval Sync Y Pr Pb J S Video Enter a number and name Strict Signal Type Matching Click Assign Signal Check the signals to be assigned Click OK 2 Under the Supported System Signals list use either tab select the signals for the new VM to select multiple signals hold the down the Control key and click Assign Signal 3 Under Virtual Matrix Info enter a number and a unique name Click OK The Assign Signals to Matrices dialog box opens Select signal Assign Signais to Matrices Available Signigls Virtual Matrix Signals with assigned Matrices Y c VM2 Enclosure Matrix Enclosure Composite 15x15 Check the settings Physical Matrix Matrix 1 1 Select enclosure Assign Matrix gt gt Select the physical matrix Click Assign Matrix 4 From the Available Signals box select the signal 5 If applicable For a multiple enclosure system from the Enclosure drop down list select the correct enclosure 6 From the Physical Matrix drop down list select the matrix see The Physical Matrix on page 161 Click Assign Matrix Repeat Steps 4 through 7 for additional signals eile 10 11 12 Click OK to finalize the settings and close the dialog box From the Virtual Matrix view right click the new virtual matrix and select Manage Connector Groupings
198. stination devices in their final installation locations 2 Cable the complete routing paths from the source devices to the destination devices FIG 46 AII cable should be the actual cable that will be used Modula Distribution Matrix Destination Monitor with Speakers Source PC FIG 46 Routing Path A Gain and Peak The Gain and Peak potentiometers pots on a CatPro RX Module are used to compensate for the overall cable length For Routing Path A the CatPro supported cable between a CatPro output board ana its RX Module can be up to 1 000 ft 305 m i Peak pot Gainand Peak pots Adjust knob for skew and volume AVB RX CATER HD15 ST 0 CAT 5 AU VIDEO ps amic ADJUST IN PEAK LR 69000 00000 IO 43A ro INPUT OUTPUT SI LED for Adjust knob FIG 47 CatPro RX Module Skew and Volume The Adjust knob on the CatPro RX Module can be used to compensate for the skew inherent in the supported cable types by adjusting the video signal to eliminate the skew It also adjusts the volume A small screwdriver works well for turning and pressing the knob The knob does not have a mechanical start or stop point If the LED blinks when the knob is turned the setting has reached its minimum or maximum adjustment point The CatPro RX Modules ship with factory defined default settings of no skew delay for the skew on R G and B and for unity gain o
199. t Cat5 Video and Audio FG1034 52 48x16 Flex slot Cat5 Video and Audio Input and Output Boards A single enclosure can handle a combination of signals such as analog audio analog video sync digital video etc depending on the number and type of input and output boards Board Signal Types The table below indicates which enclosure types can hold which boards signal types For information on the specific input and output boards in your system including applicability numbers connector types cabling or wiring directions and specifications see the applicable board chapter in this manual chapter title specifies the board s signal type Tip f you are viewing this manual as a PDF click on the page number for the Board Signal Type Chapter in the table to go to that chapter Enclosure Types and Board Types Board Signal Types Chapter E o gt e o 0 D e eg g J 8 ee ds g oO o o S S 2 2 D o eet o gt d o 6 io lo x Bic 9i 2 a Enclosure Type pi g o Je e amp 89 S8 S a Ja IA Ja lo IT Jo JE IE S Oo 5 o o o gt R o e g i jQ S S g O 2 8 le S z lt S l amp o o oO o 29 IT Ja o o5 ne O uz Oo m o IQ o gt a IS I 2 5 p 5 gt 2 o gt O 9 jo IS S pit fe lo XY je gt 18 3 az O e o c coL In lt S
200. t of the CatPro RGBHV boards AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Wires Important e lfusing Cat5 compatible stereo audio boards for information on installation and system setup first see Cat5 Video and Audio Boards with TXs amp RXs starting on page 123 e lfusing CatPro compatible stereo audio boards for information on installation and system setup first see RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards with TX amp RX Modules starting on page 69 When attaching stereo audio input and output wires refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach the wires on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Wiring Sources and Destinations Source and destination devices will require either balanced differential or unbalanced single ended connections The diagram in FIG 62 illustrates the options for wiring connections between the sources and the input connectors and between the output connectors and the destinations More than one of these options can be used in the same system FIG 63 shows details for balanced and unbalanced wiring Modula Stere
201. termine the routing path option s you are using and then see the corresponding Routing Path Method section for directions for adjusting the video display A B C RGBHV CatPro CatPro RGBHV CatPro CatPro Input Output FRX Input Output Input Output FRX Routing Equipment Adjustment Method Path ar Ju CatPro CatPro A RGBHV HD 15 Input Board Output Board RX Module RX Hardware CatPro CatPro B Tx Module Input Board RGBHV HD 15 Output Board Wizard CatPro CatPro CatPro CatPro C TxModule InputBoard Output Board RX Module izard and RX Hardware FIG 45 Routing paths and adjustment methods Tip For systems that use more than one type of routing path it may be easier to make adjustments for all of one routing path type before making adjustments for another routing path type For example make adjustments for all equipment using Routing Path A before making adjustments for Routing Path B Routing Path A Cabling and the RX Hardware Method Source RGBHV HD 15 Input Board CatPro Output Board CatPro RX Module Destination For Routing Path A the hardware on the RX Module which works in conjunction with the CatPro output board is adjusted to obtain a sharp picture on the Destination Monitor The hardware includes Gain and Peak potentiometers and an Adjust knob for skew FIG 47 The Adjust knob also adjusts volume To cable the system for Routing Path A 1 Place all source and de
202. timal viewing angle for a control panel is eye level 3 Multiple enclosure systems Link the enclosures together see Linking Enclosures on page 25 Or Single enclosure Attach a 50 ohm termination connector to Enc Link BNC port on the CPU 4 Attach only the first source device and the first destination device see Attaching Inputs and Outputs on page 37 and the AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide shipped with each system Do not apply power to the devices until after the Modula has power Step 7 Optional Establish communication with an external control device see page 31 6 If applicable For important information on installing and enabling a VIS board see Appendix F Enabling Vertical Interval Sync on page 177 7 Attach the power cord s to the enclosure s then turn on the entire system see Applying Power and Startup on page 38 We recommend using a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner 8 Execute a test switch to ensure the system is working properly see Executing a Test Switch on page 41 9 When the test switch works correctly attach the remaining source and destination devices refer to the AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide If the system requires conversion modules refer to their quick start guides for installation information f the installation includes paralleling inputs see Appendix C Paralleling Inputs on page 167 ee Installation Options Additio
203. tination Monitor FIG 51 Routing Path B 3 Place the reserved monitor from Step 1 which will be used for calibration purposes close to the Control PC The reserved monitor can be used as part of the last routing path that is calibrated 4 Connect the Control PC with the CatPro Wizard installed to the Modula using a null modem cable the Control PC settings and the CatPro Wizard settings which default to serial port Com 1 and baud rate 9600 must match Leave the Control PC connected until the system is completely adjusted Saving and Restoring Files When a file is opened with the CatPro Wizard the settings are loaded to the CatPro input board on the Modula Changes made in the Wizard are immediately reflected on the output device s the source signal is routed to After all adjustments have been made the settings must be saved to the Modula or they will be lost when power is cycled We recommend saving the settings to a PC file as a backup so they can be reloaded if necessary Test Image File Test image pdf files for adjusting the display are provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD The test image file is opened on the Source PC and subsequently displays on the Destination Monitor The file names for the test image pdf begin with the resolution and end with SkewPattern e g 1280x1024SkewPattern pdf Select the file with the resolution that corresponds to the resolution of the source signal ideally this should be the native re
204. tion see the instruction manual for the specific interface AMX AutoPatch Remote Control Panels and SBCs AMX AutoPatch remote control panels CP 20A CP 10 and control devices SBC Preset SBC usually connect to the Remote port on the CPU board For instructions for attaching an external controller to the Remote port see page 36 For specific information see the product documentation APControl 3 0 Serial APControl 3 0 software for control and scheduling runs on a PC connected to a Modula via a serial port DB 9 and is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD APWeb TCP IP The APWeb Server Module used for control diagnostics and third party access is accessed through a TCP IP interface such as a web browser e g Internet Explorer For setup and operation information see the APWeb Server Module s documentation on the 4MX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com Important Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating a Modula on a company LAN XNNet Protocol Serial Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use AMX AutoPatch XNNet protocol The AMX AutoPatch CD includes the XNNet Communication Library an interface library that supports C Java and Visual Basic and has examples of the XNNet protocol in use BCS Serial Control AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language BCS Basic Control Structure for executing control operations and for diagnostic purposes BCS commands a
205. tly breakaway Note For additional information on creating breakaways see the XNConnect Help file To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box press the F1 key To create the first breakaway 1 Rightclick the VM that the breakaways will be created from 2 From the shortcut menu select Define VM Breakaways The Define VM Breakaways dialog box appears Optional Under the Create New Breakaway section change the number name and description 4 From the Available Signals list select the signal s to be included to select multiple signals hold down the Control key and click Add Signal The signals appear in the Current Signals list Currently Defined Breakaways list Define M Breakaways x m Currer Virtual Matrix Number p Name udo follow Vide Description New Virtual Matrix The VM s default number AJ name and description can be changed r Currently Defined Breakaways vw ame Description Sias n 77 r Create New Breakaway Number Name VMI Description Breakaway VM Click Add Signal Available Signals Current Signals Add Sianal gt S Signal Remove Signal Create Breakaway Lf x Cancel Signals added appear here Select the signal s Click Create Breakaways 5 Click Create Breakaway Do not close the dialog box The VM appears in the Currently Defined Breakaways list To create the second breakaway 6 7 10 11 Optional
206. tor in the virtual matrix view the properties box in the right pane indicates the signal and the signal path for the connector If the signal has multiple signal paths e g component signals each of the signals will be displayed and each signal path will display an appended number In the example shown FIG 103 the connector for input six contains two signal paths for an S Video signal e S VidV IN 006 1 for the Y signal path e S VidV IN 006 2 for the c signal path E XNConnect Untitled XCL Configuration file File Edit View Virtual Matrix Configure Communication Help Du kt Hardware Virtual Matrices Virtual Channel E H RM S Video Name mons Sources me I Ch 0001 Desin m 1 Ch 0002 I Ch 0003 mu I Ch 0004 Input Connectors I Ch 0005 S ECUNE am S Video V IN O61 mm I Ch 0007 c S Video V IN 006 2 a Destinations mu O Ch 0001 a FIG 103 Input connector properties showing two signal paths for one S Video connector Modifying a Configuration File Modifying a configuration file with XNConnect involves entering information in a field or in a series of dialog boxes A brief look at the contents in the Help file provides a quick overview of the possible modifications This section provides instructions for two common tasks modifying channel names and configuring local presets For complete coverage of configur
207. tus signal from the tape deck is being returned The controller signal could be switched to route to the camera instead in which case the camera would return its device status signal Modula Camera E Controller Signal ab aLe pet Device Status Signal 4 Editing Station E 1 oe F Tape Deck X K NN TRESTRATS SS ee m SN TA GAT A SA Ge OoOo OO CO EE FIG 93 Equipment set up using a Modula with RS 422 boards Note RS 422 systems can include any type of RS 422 equipment as long as the cable is wired correctly see page 140 For important RS 232 requirements see the specifications page 137 and pinouts page 139 Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Electronics Inc Attaching Cables When attaching RS 422 or RS 232 cables for controllers or for devices refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Modula Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed to operate only as indicated on the sheet The default configuration is for all controller equipment to be attached to X Port connectors and all device equipment to be attached to Y Port connectors Important f using high data rates or long cable lines see the Termination Ju
208. u will need to place a Cat5 RX Module or AF 10 board between each destination and the enclosure FIG 83 Modula Up to 1000 ft 305 m O B Sed Tn un D Soo Source Device Destination Device FIG 83 Cat5 system setup with RX module shown Adjusting for Cable Length If the length of the cable between the TX and the Modula input board or between the Modula output board and the RX does not match the length specified for the factory default setting of 175 ft 53 m an adjustment is required and must be done before the connectors are attached Use the DIP switch settings from the table below when making the adjustment Line Length Adjustments CatSe Cable Length PP Positions for Toggles 1 2 3 lt 175 ft 53 m 0 0 0 0 176 to 400 ft 54 to 121 m 1 0 0 0 401 to 450 ft 122 to 137 m 0 1 0 0 451 to 550 ft 138 to 167 m 1 1 0 0 551 to 650 ft 168 to 198 m 1 0 1 0 651 to 699 ft 199 to 213 m 0 1 1 0 700 to 800 ft 214 to 243 m 1 1 1 0 801 to 900 ft 244 to 274 m 0 0 0 1 901 to 950 ft 275 to 289 m 1 0 0 1 951 to 1000 ft 290 to 305 m 1 0 1 1 Important Adjustments to compensate for cable length must be done before attaching cables t
209. ual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com X to Y Point to Point Default An X to Y Point to Point configuration is the factory default for routing RS 422 systems Using a single command this configuration allows for one controller signal from an X Port to be routed to one Y Port and for a device status signal from that Y Port to be automatically returned to the X Port FIG 100 With this configuration routing one to many signals is not possible If the RS 422 system has been configured for complex routing see Advanced Configuration and Control on page 144 X Port Y Port 18 1 joc N S555 OPPP G Controller Signal gt 35 c 88 o Bo N D joci Device Status Signal Co 6666 Gir 5655 goce 99 f 9 ol A bobb 9999 C s999 O et FIG 100 X to Y Point to Point configuration Control Panel For the example in FIG 100 enter a Change command that routes Input X Port 1 to Output Y Port 2 A device status signal automatically returns from Y Port 2 to X Port 1 BCS Control Enter the following command for the example in FIG 100 CLOI102T In this command a controller signal is routed on Level 0 from X Port to Y Port 2 and a device status signal automatically returns from Y Port 2 to X Port 1 S Advanced Configuration and Control This section covers the advanced config
210. ula Instruction Manual S Video Boards Applicability Notice 19 4189 o Jo 9 9 al s 6 CH Wim jw Sw Sw Em Z m Elin our Hour ef Qi s Q 2 46 BE 24 28 32 4 8 p o S e e F a a E H a 2 gt el ol B 2 2 rab 2 Eh Eh 3 v v s E 2 2 EJ TET le E Q LN v ES e gu 5 CNN soar SA Max D amp Qu ge Qe Olax G S FIG 30 S Video boards shown with stereo audio boards This chapter pertains to the Modula S Video boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The following four tables provide information on the types of S Video boards and their numbers and indicate which enclosure models can hold which boards Applicability Table 1A S Video Boards in S Video amp Stereo and Cat5 Video amp Audio Enclosures Applicability Table 2 page 60 Note For Cat5 Video amp Audio enclosures the S Video boards listed in this table cannot work in conjunction with Cat5 boards or Cat5 compatible S Video boards For Cat5 compatible S Video boards see S Video Boards amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed in Specifications Table 1 page 61 Enclosure Types amp Numbers Input S Video FG1034 467 Output S Video FG1034 482
211. uration routing of X to Y Fanout and the commands for executing it Note f you need to change the system s configuration see page 146 The order in which the signals are routed is important because in one to many routing only the last device status signal that is returned remains connected Control Panels Control Panels can be used to operate an RS 422 system configured for X to Y Fanout Use the Change command sequence for the control panel see the control panel s documentation When entering the command for an X Port select Input or Source depending on the control panel and for a Y Port select Output or Destination Depending on the control panel you may need to specify the Input first in the Change command BCS Commands BCS commands can be used for operating an RS 422 system that has been configured for X to Y Fanout When entering switch commands for the X Port use an I command character normally thought of as Input and for the Y Port use an O Output It does not matter whether the 1 s or the O s are specified first in the execute switch command For information on BCS command characters and command line formats see the nstruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com X to Y Fanout Using a single command this configuration routes a controller signal from an X Port to multiple Y Ports the fanout part of the switch and then automatically returns the last
212. ut boards can be ordered to include a microphone power board to provide phantom power for microphone boards connected to condenser type microphones Modula Microphone Input and Phantom Power Boards for Standard Video S Video amp Stereo and Cat5 Video amp Audio Enclosures Microphone Input and Microphone Phantom Power Boards amp Numbers Enclosure Types amp Numbers Note Specifications for these boards are listed on Standard Video 32x32 page 114 FG1034 31 Microphone Board nA Standard Video 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 563 FG1034 16 Microphone Phantom Power Board 48 VDC Standard Video 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 31 BI FG1034 46 S Video amp Stereo 32x32 FG1034 34 S Video amp Stereo 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 19 S Video amp Stereo 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 49 Cat5 Video amp Audio 32x32 FG1034 37 Cat5 Video amp Audio 16x48 Flex slot FG1034 22 Cat5 Video amp Audio 48x16 Flex slot FG1034 52 nd Med Microphone Input and Phantom Power Board Specifications Microphone Input Board Specifications Applies to Modula microphone input board FG1034 563 Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz Input Compression Ratio 1 1 2 1 3 1 5 1 Input Level Differential balanced 78 dBu to 25 dBu Input Impedance 25 kohms Input Digital Gain Control Range Serial control adjustment 78 dBu to 3 dBu Connector Type 3 positi
213. verify that communication has been established with the Modula Click OK From the File menu select Discover System the discovery may take a few minutes From the File menu select Save to save the discovered configuration information to the PC From the File menu select Save As and make a duplicate copy of the file with a new name and save it to the PC We recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified The new configuration file is ready to be modified If changes are made the new file must be loaded onto the system to implement the changes see page 156 For systems with multiple enclosures you can connect any of the enclosures to the PC as long as all of the enclosures are linked together Navigating the Interface XNConnect displays configuration information in two panes The graphics are located in the left pane and the properties of the currently selected graphic are in the right pane At the top of the left pane are two tabs Hardware and Virtual Matrices for accessing the Hardware and Virtual Matrix views see below To see the details and components of a device or a virtual matrix click the plus symbol to the left of the device or the virtual matrix Most configuration file modifications involve entering information in a series of dialog boxes that are accessed by right clicking a hardware device or virtual matrix icon and selecting an option from the shortcut menu Tip f you have a quest
214. wer cord from a UL or equivalent listed power supply into the power jack on the module The electrical ratings must meet those indicated in the specifications table see page 72 5 Optional To use the Local Out option insert the audio mini jack and the HD 15 connector into the Local Output connectors To attach destination device connectors and power to the RX Module 1 Fasten the HD 15 cable to the Video Out connector FIG 39 AVB RX CATPRO HD15 ST FG1010 48 01 AUDIO ADJUST GAIN PEAK c I Audio wiring FIG 39 Attach destination device connectors and power to RX 2 3 4 Wire the audio connector FIG 39 right shows unbalanced output Insert the RJ 45 connector into the Cat5 receptacle If using the AMX AutoPatch power supply provided Plug the desktop power supply into the power jack on the module and into an AC external power source Or If you are providing the power supply Plug the power cord from a UL or equivalent listed power supply into the power jack on the module The electrical ratings must meet those indicated in the specifications table see page 72 TX and RX HD 15 Pinouts Input VESA DDC Compliant 1 Red 6 Red GND 11 ID Bit 2 Green 7 Green GND 12 DDC SDA 3 Blue 8 Blue GND 13 Horizontal Sync 4 ID Bit 9 5 VDC in DDC 14 Vertical Sync 5 GND 10 GND 15 DDC SCL Output 1 Red 6 Red GND 11 ID Bit 2 Green 7 Green GND 12
215. x MTBF 88 000 hours Power Consumption max Modula 32x32 and Flex Slot Modula RGBHV HD 15 Modula CatPro 260 W per enclosure 260 W per enclosure 520 W per enclosure Power Consumption typical Modula 32x32 and Flex Slot Modula RGBHV HD 15 Modula CatPro 100 W per fully loaded enclosure 105 W per enclosure 255 W per fully loaded enclosure Thermal Dissipation max Modula 32x32 and Flex Slot Modula RGBHV HD 15 Modula CatPro 887 BTU hr 887 BTU hr 1774 BTU hr Thermal Dissipation typical Modula 32x32 and Flex Slot Modula RGBHV HD 15 Modula CatPro 341 BTU hr per fully loaded enclosure 358 BTU hr per fully loaded enclosure 870 BTU hr per fully loaded enclosure Dimensions Depth Width without rack ears Width with rack ears Height Modula 32x32 and Flex Slot Modula RGBHV HD 15 Modula CatPro Weight Modula 32x32 and Flex Slot Modula RGBHV HD 15 Modula CatPro 17 0 in 43 18 cm 17 4 in 44 2 cm 18 8 in 47 7 cm 5 3 in 13 4 cm 3 RU 7 0 in 17 8 cm 4 RU 7 0 in 17 8 cm 4 RU Approximately 22 Ibs 9 98 kg per loaded enclosure Approximately 22 to 24 Ibs 9 98 to 10 88 kg per loaded enclosure Approximately 22 to 24 Ibs 9 98 to 10 88 kg per loaded enclosure AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice For individual board information and specifications see the specific board chapter in this manual
216. xtends to AMX hardware and software and includes all forms and matters copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or herein after granted including without limitation material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as icons screen display looks etc Reproduction or disassembly of embodied computer programs or algorithms is expressly prohibited No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Liability Notice While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication AMX assumes no responsibility for error or omissions No liability is assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice USFCC Notice The United States Federal Communications Commission in 47CFR 15 838 has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and
217. y Response Using Cat5 Cat5e or Cat6 cable Up to 3 ft 0 9 m Up to 300 ft 91 4 m Up to 1000 ft 304 8 m 3 dB to 35 MHz or better 3 dB to 15 MHz or better 3 dB to 10 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 50 dB Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz 10 to 90 APL lt 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz 10 to 90 APL lt 1 or better Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Input Level max 1 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 1 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type S Video 4 Pin Mini Din Locking S Video Specifications Table 3 Applies to S Video boards contained in RGBHV HD 15 and CatPro RGBHV HD 15 enclosures listed in Specifications Table 3 see page 60 Also applies to these S Video boards when contained in pre engineered systems Specifications Table 3 Connector Type AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHz or better 1 dB to 20 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 60 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Channel Separation CatPro RGBHV HD 15 enclosures f 5 MHz 265 dB Channel Separation RGBHV HD 15 enclosures f25MHz 65 dB Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz 0 296 or better Differential Pha
218. y depending o on the boards in the system I O slots XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Sync board detected checking for sync signal ok Sync switching enabled f 4 VIS board detected Interface 1 BCS mode RS232 port 9600 8 1 N ofa Connected 0 00 33 Auto detect Autodetect SCROLL ces NUM Capture Print ech 4 FIG 121 VIS recognition display in splash screen Your splash screen may differ AMX reserves the right to change the contents and or formatting of the splash screen without notice If the sync board is not detected and enabled If the splash screen either reports a failure or does not report on the sync board Q Power the system down O Ensure the board is aligned with the board guides and is firmly in place C Check that the source of the master sync signal is providing a good signal O Re enter scr into HyperTerminal Check the splash screen to see if the sync board is detected If it is still not detected contact technical support see page 43 Enabling the VIS Board To complete the installation the VIS board must be enabled using one of the following two methods O If the original configuration file has not been modified use XNConnect to load the new file that shipped with the board see Loading a Configuration File on page 156 The new file automatically enables the VIS board for the system O If the original configuration file has been modified

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