Lindy MC5-IP User Manual
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OPTIONS
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12
4
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11
3
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10
2
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9
1
3
2
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5
4
5V
5V
WARNING
!
RJ45 CONNECTORS ON THIS
PANEL ARE FOR CONNECTION
TO ADDER KVM EQUIPMENT ONLY.
DO NOT CONNECT TO NETWORK OR
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
4A
4A
AUX PWR IN
MAIN PWR IN
ON
2
1
4
3
POWER CONTROL
COM1 / UPGRADE
COM2 / MODEM
KM
USER PORT 1
CATx USER PORTS
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
Made in
the U.K.
Indoor use only
OPTIONS
1
20
12
4
19
11
3
18
10
2
17
9
1
3
2
24
16
8
23
15
7
22
14
6
21
13
5
4
5V
5V
WARNING
!
RJ45 CONNECTORS ON THIS
PANEL ARE FOR CONNECTION
TO ADDER KVM EQUIPMENT ONLY.
DO NOT CONNECT TO NETWORK OR
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
4A
4A
AUX PWR IN
MAIN PWR IN
ON
2
1
4
3
POWER CONTROL
COM1 / UPGRADE
COM2 / MODEM
KM
USER PORT 1
CATx USER PORTS
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
Made in
the U.K.
Indoor use only
U S
U S
CAM
CAM
CAM
CAM
Slave MC5
Master MC5
Master monitor
Slave monitor
Computers fitted
with dual video
heads
with dual video
heads
Serial
synchronisation
cable
Multiple video head connections
Two or more MC5 units can be connected together
so that they operate in a synchronised manner.
Synchronised operation is useful for applications
that require multiple video signals to be switched
together. This type of operation is usually required
where each computer is fitted with multiple video
cards or video cards with multiple video heads.
Whenever an MC5 channel is switched, it sends an
RS232 command out on its serial interface (marked
so that they operate in a synchronised manner.
Synchronised operation is useful for applications
that require multiple video signals to be switched
together. This type of operation is usually required
where each computer is fitted with multiple video
cards or video cards with multiple video heads.
Whenever an MC5 channel is switched, it sends an
RS232 command out on its serial interface (marked
COM1/UPGRADE
on the rear panel). An MC5 will switch its
channel if it receives the same command on its serial interface.
Consequently, by linking the serial interfaces, a master unit may
be made to automatically switch one or more slave units as shown
in the diagram.
It should be noted that the synchronisation cable deliberately does not have
the transmit pin of the Slave End connector linked to the receive pin of
the Master End connector. To do so would cause the Slave unit to be able
to switch the Master unit. This would setup an endless cyclical switching
sequence that would prevent the MC5 devices from operating correctly. For
more details about the serial synchronisation cables, see
Consequently, by linking the serial interfaces, a master unit may
be made to automatically switch one or more slave units as shown
in the diagram.
It should be noted that the synchronisation cable deliberately does not have
the transmit pin of the Slave End connector linked to the receive pin of
the Master End connector. To do so would cause the Slave unit to be able
to switch the Master unit. This would setup an endless cyclical switching
sequence that would prevent the MC5 devices from operating correctly. For
more details about the serial synchronisation cables, see
Appendix 7
.
REMOTE
USER
U S
HOST
COMPUTER
CAM CAM
REMOTE
USER
U S
The local user ports can also
be used to view multiple
video head installations.
be used to view multiple
video head installations.
Notes
It is recommended that the
second CAM in each pair is a
USB-type and that it is plugged
to a vacant USB port on the host
computer to derive its power.
Pairs of CAMs can be strapped
back-to-back with cable ties to
create a tidy installation.
It is recommended that the
second CAM in each pair is a
USB-type and that it is plugged
to a vacant USB port on the host
computer to derive its power.
Pairs of CAMs can be strapped
back-to-back with cable ties to
create a tidy installation.