Your Matrix Switcher
KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
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Table 1: Front Panel VS-4216 Matrix Switcher Features
#
Feature
Function
1
Power
Switch
Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit
2
Master
Buttons
Select 1 - 16 to connect between a Slave device and a
Master device
3
Slave
Buttons
Select 1 - 16 to connect between a Master device and a
Slave device
4
MATRIX SLAVE
Labels
Identifies a cross point between each SLAVE to which the
MASTER displayed alongside it is connected
5
LCD
MATRIX MASTER
Display
Displays the selected MASTER switched to the SLAVE
(alongside the corresponding SLAVE label) and
programming command data
6
LCD
STATUS
Display
Displays the matrix status
7
MENU
Button
For further programming functions
8
ENTER
Button
Confirmation button
Table 2: Rear Panel VS-4216 Matrix Switcher Features
#
Feature
Function
1
RS-422 Ports
16 RS-422 bi-directional connectors
2
CONTROL RS-485
Connector
Connector for external RS-485 control (PINOUT: G, -, +)
3
CONTROL RS-232 IN
Connector
Connect to the PC serial port
4
CONTROL RS-232 OUT
Connector Connect to the RS-232 IN port of the next unit
5
Power Connector with
Fuse
AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
4.1 Connecting the VS-4216 Matrix Switcher
To connect the
VS-4216
, connect the following
1
to the rear panel ports:
Power cord
DB-9M Connector cables from the Slave and the Master devices
A PC via the null-modem adapter (when using the Kramer Control
software or other controller) if control via RS-232 is required
RS-485 Phoenix terminal block cable if control via RS-485 is required
4.1.1
Connecting a PC
To connect a PC to the
VS-4216
, using the Null-modem adapter provided
with the machine (recommended):
Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the
VS-4216
unit to the Null-
modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with at least 3
straightforward wires (pins 2, 3 and 5) to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC
To connect a PC to the
VS-4216
, without using a Null-modem adapter:
Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-4216. After connecting your VS-4216, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device
