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MTX Series Matrix Switcher

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5.3 Connection of RS-232 Communication Port

Except the front control panel, the MTX matrix switcher can be control by far-end control system

or through the Ethernet control via the RS-232 communication port.

This RS-232 communication port is a female 9-pin D connector. The definition of its pins is as the

table below.

Pin No. Name Function

1 N/u Unused

2 Tx Transmit

3 Rx Receive

4 N/u Unused

5 Gnd Ground

6 N/u Unused

7 N/u Unused

8 N/u Unused

9 N/u Unused

5.3.1 Connection with Control Systems

With the RS-232 port, the MTX matrix switchers can be control by several kinds of control

systems.

5.3.2 Connection with Computer

When the switcher connects to the COM1 or COM2 of the computer with control software, users

can control it by that computer.

To control the switcher, users may use the RS232 software

F 5-1 Connection between MTX matrix switcher and the computer

5.4 Connection of TCP/IP Communication Port (Optional Function)

The MTX matrix switchers can work with the PTN model “PTNET”, to enable the TCP/IP function.

The PTNET is a programmable RCP/IP to RS232 processor, which is built in the FTP and fixed IP

address inside and working compatible with internet.

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