Attaching Inputs and Outputs

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1 Attaching Inputs and Outputs Inputs (sources) and outputs (destinations) attach to the input and output connectors on the rear of each enclosure. Inputs attach to the connectors on the left side of the enclosure, and outputs attach to the connectors on the right side. The 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 (see Figure 11). Audio inputs Audio outputs 1 2 IN IN IN IN IN IN Inputs & Outputs + + Video inputs Video outputs Figure 11: Numbering starts with top channel of left-most board Note: Depending on the types of boards in the configuration, the numbering may start over with each board type. Modula Installation & Setup 4-1

2 Attaching Inputs and Outputs Typical connectors on a Modula enclosure could include: Signal Type Analog audio (mono) (balanced or unbalanced) Analog audio (stereo) (balanced or unbalanced) Digital audio Analog video Digital video (HD & serial) HV Sync S-Video RGBHV Connector Type Pluggable 3 position terminal block Pluggable 5 position terminal block, RJ45 BNC or optical/coaxial BNC BNC BNC S-Video, RJ45 RJ45, HD-15, or BNC When attaching input and output signal cables, refer to the sheet labeled Modula Connector Guide found inside the back cover of this binder. The guide shows you where to attach each signal cable on the rear of each enclosure. Follow the guide exactly; the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the Modula Connector Guide. Inputs & Outputs For information on wiring and cabling specific types of connectors, see the specific boards in the Boards & Specifications section of this binder. Note: Before connecting all signal cables, attach only the first two inputs and outputs from the Modula Connector Guide, and then perform a test switch to verify that the system is working properly. See Chapter 7 for details on performing a test switch. 4-2 Modula Installation & Setup

3 Attaching an External Controller The Modula can be controlled with external controllers using two types of communication protocols: Serial serial ports X N Net all ports (including serial) Note: We recommend reserving the Ethernet connector for linking enclosures. PCs and third party controllers (AMX, Creston, etc.) usually connect to a serial connector on the CPU. The standard way to control a system with a PC is to enter AutoPatch s Basic Control Structure (BCS) commands in a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal. See the Serial Control Operation section of this binder for information on using BCS commands. Note: The AutoPatch Software and Documentation CD includes an interface library, the X N Net Communication Library, with programming examples for programmers who want to set up their own control programs. AutoPatch control and status panels (CP-10s, CP-20s, CP-32s, SDUs, etc.) and other AutoPatch control devices (SBCs, Preset SBCs, etc.) usually connect to the X N Net connector on the bottom of the CPU board. See the Front Panel Operation section of this binder for remote CP-10 or CP-20 Control Panel installation information and individual product information for installation of other types of AutoPatch panels and devices. External Control Modula Installation & Setup 5-1

4 Attaching an External Controller 5.1 Connecting a Serial Controller A serial controller is any device that can send and receive ASCII code via RS232 or RS422. You can connect a serial controller to either of the two serial port connectors on an enclosure s CPU board (see Figure 12). Serial Ports Cable to Serial Control Device Figure 12: Connect to serial port Connect serial controllers with either standard RS232 or RS422 connections. For cable connector pin mappings refer to Figure 13 for RS232 (without hardware flow control) or to Figure 14 for RS422. PC: DB9 AutoPatch: DB9 PC: DB9 AutoPatch: DB9 #5 GND...#5 GND #2 RXD...#3 TXD #3 TXD...#2 RXD #7 RTS/#8 CTS #6 DSR/#4 DTR External Control Figure 13: RS232 pin diagram PC: DB9 1 Platform specific AutoPatch: DB9 1 RXD- RXD+ TXD+ TXD- GND AutoPatch: DB9 #5 GND #6 RXD+ #1 RXD- #4 TXD+ #9 TXD- Figure 14: RS422 pin diagram 5-2 Modula Installation & Setup

5 Serial Communication Settings 5.2 Serial Communication Settings When controlling the system with a PC, use serial communication software and make sure the BAUD rate is set correctly for the system. Available BAUD rates for Modula systems are 9600, 19200, and 57600; the default is Make sure the settings on both the PC serial communication software and the enclosure correspond to each other. The recommended settings (default settings) for serial communication with a Modula Distribution Matrix are: BAUD 9600 Data Bits 8 Stop Bit 1 Parity Flow Control NONE NONE External Control Modula Installation & Setup 5-3

6 Applying Power and the Startup Sequence Your Modula Distribution Matrix ships with power cords that are compatible with your country s power sources. Always use an earth-grounded power cord/system with this matrix switcher. The system s universal power receptacle will accept all major international standard power sources (see page 2-1 for power specifications). WE RECOMMEND ATTACHING ALL POWER CORDS TO A SINGLE SURGE PROTECTOR AND/OR AN AC LINE CONDITIONER. Power & Startup Modula Installation & Setup 6-1

7 Applying Power and the Startup Sequence 6.1 Applying Power WE RECOMMEND SURGE PROTECTORS AND/OR AN AC LINE CONDITIONER. To apply power: 1. Plug each enclosure into a power source. 2. Press the 1 side of the power switch to turn it on. 6.2 CP-20 Control Panel Startup After applying power and turning on the enclosure(s), the CP-20 Control Panel automatically displays the Main Menu screen. The system is ready for a test switch (see page 7-2). Setup System Change Status Macro Adjust Audio Note: To check the software version, see Chapter 8 in the Front Panel Operation section of this binder. Power & Startup 6-2 Modula Installation & Setup

8 CP-10 Control Panel Startup 6.3 CP-10 Control Panel Startup After applying power and turning on the enclosure(s), the CP-10 Control Panel automatically displays the Command screen. The system is ready for a test switch (see page 7-4). Note: To check the software version, see Chapter 1 in the Front Panel Operation section of this binder. 6.4 Serial Control Device Startup If you have not already done so, attach the serial control device to the enclosure (see Chapter 5). When you apply power and turn on the enclosure(s), a short splash screen displays basic information followed by Ready (see Figure 15). The system is ready for a test switch (see page 7-6). Figure 15: Short splash screen in HyperTerminal Power & Startup Modula Installation & Setup 6-3

9 Applying Power and the Startup Sequence For startup diagnostic information, enter ~scr! If you need details regarding items on the long splash screen or if errors are reported, call AutoAssist (see Technical Support, page 7-6). See Figure 16 for an example of a long splash screen for a 32x32 Modula. Figure 16: Long splash screen in HyperTerminal Power & Startup 6-4 Modula Installation & Setup