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MAGENTA MONDO MATRIX
2. Overview / Design Guidelines
2.1 OverView
The Mondo III Matrix CAT5 routing switch is a full matrix platform to easily distribute and route video, audio , and
serial signals using the MultiView series of video over Cat5 products. It is available in configurations ranging from 16
inputs to 16 outputs up to 256 inputs to 512 outputs.
New features of the Mondo III architecture are the following:
Two independent AC Mains inputs for redundancy
Filtered air cooling
Improved serial communication
Status indicators on the Front Panel
Multiple serial port control
SAP capability supported in Mondo III SAP versions for end-to-end bi-directional RS232 control of displays.
Backwards compatibility with previous Mondo versions (
not all features supported in legacy mode
)
NOTE: This manual covers the current release of the Mondo III Matrix switch. Previous versions of the
Mondo matrix switch hardware are covered in previous user manuals. In order to utilize a Mondo III frame in
a non-Mondo III environment see Section 4, Operational Mode command and Appendix A for legacy Mondo
serial bus cabling. Contact Magenta Research for details.
The Mondo Direct option allows a direct video connection (15HD VGA) into the Mondo Matrix without using a
MultiView transmitter. An 1/8” stereo audio jack is available for audio inputs. This jack can also be configured for
transmit only serial or SPDIF digital audio at time of purchase. RJ45 cascade loop throughs provide connections to
subsequent slave frames. It is only required to have the Mondo Direct option on the first input frame. A maximum of
32 Mondo Direct inputs can be configured. It is possible to mix one Mondo Direct card and one or two standard
Mondo RJ45 input cards as well.
The Mondo III SAP version features up to 8 built-in RS 232 serial ports per frame that allow communication to SAP
enabled MultiView receiver units.
The Mondo III is controlled via an RS 232 interface either through a simple terminal program or any third party
control systems.
There are no manual or front panel control options for the Mondo III Matrix.
An optional separate touch screen interface, Mondo TC, is also available. Contact Magenta Research for details.
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