Altinex Network Card VM2144VS User Manual

V-MATIRX  
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0173-003  
VM2144VS/VM2145SS/VM2146UX  
8-OUT VIDEO/SYNC OUTPUT CARDS FOR  
V-MATRIXTM WITH COVER PLATE  
USER’S GUIDE  
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reasonable  
protection  
against  
harmful  
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS  
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interference when the equipment is operated  
in a commercial environment. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used  
in accordance with the instruction manual, may  
Please read this manual carefully before using your  
VM2144VS/VM2145SS/VM2146UX. Keep this  
manual handy for future reference. These safety  
instructions are to ensure the long life of your  
VM2144VS/VM2145SS/VM2146UX and to prevent  
fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully  
and heed all warnings.  
cause  
harmful  
interference  
to  
radio  
communications. Operation of this equipment  
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful  
interference in which case the user will be  
required to correct the interference at his own  
expense.  
1.1 GENERAL  
Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their  
authorized representatives must perform all  
service.  
Any changes or modifications to the unit not  
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could  
void the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
1.2 INSTALLATION  
To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this  
unit to rain or moisture. Do not place the  
VM2144VS/VM2145SS/VM2146UX in direct  
sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating  
appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to  
direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm  
internal components.  
Handle the VM2144VS/VM2145SS/  
VM2146UX carefully. Dropping or jarring can  
damage the card.  
Insert the card carefully into the slots of the V-  
Matrix™ without bending any edges.  
1.3 CLEANING  
Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth.  
Never use strong detergents or solvents, such  
as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or  
water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch  
any component or PCB.  
1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class A digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
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ABOUT YOUR V-MATRIX™ VIDEO/SYNC  
OUTPUT CARDS  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
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FEATURES/  
DESCRIPTION  
VM2144VS/VM2145SS/  
VM2146UX  
VM2144VS/VM2145SS/VM2146UX  
8-out V-MATRIX™ Video/Sync Output Cards  
Output  
Impedance  
Return Loss  
DC on Outputs  
Equalization  
75 Ohms, 1%  
40dB @ 10MHz  
+/-30mV (max)  
The VM2144VS/VM2145SS/VM2146UX are 8-  
output Cards designed for use in a V-Matrix™  
enclosure and can handle a wide array of signal  
formats and connector types. When installed in a  
V-Matrix™ Basic Enclosure, these Output cards  
enable the connection of eight composite sources  
when used with the VM2143VS 8-in Video/Sync  
Input Card. See the VM2143VS for more  
information.  
+3dB @ 80-100 MHz  
Gain  
Gain  
1.01  
0.01%  
None  
Gain Stability  
Gain Adjust Range  
Gain Difference between  
All Channels  
Linear Distortions  
Frequency Response  
Vertical Tilt  
Horizontal Tilt  
Low Frequency  
Crosstalk  
2% max  
The VM2144VS/VM2145SS 8-output video/sync  
cards provide built-in ground loop isolation (GLI on  
Board™) through the use of differential inputs. This  
is an extremely important feature because it  
protects against hum bars and other interference  
caused by ground loops, which notoriously wreak  
havoc on large-scale matrix systems. Both the  
input and output video cards provide a bandwidth  
of 350 MHz @ –3dB, allowing them to pass  
extremely high-resolution computer video/sync  
signals without signal degradation.  
0-100MHz  
<0.01%  
<0.01%  
<0.01%  
<45dB@ 5MHz, <35dB  
@ 10MHz <31dB @  
35MHz, <29db @  
100MHz all inputs &  
outputs hostile  
Video to Video  
The VM2145SS has a negative and positive  
polarity. It can be used as sync output by setting its  
jumpers to the appropriate position.  
Switching Characteristics  
Switching Time  
<10ms all channels  
Video Input/Output Card Bandwidth (128x128)  
The VM2146UX is 8-output Universal Card that can  
process video and sync output signals. See jumper  
settings for sync and video output for more  
information.  
Input 1 to Output 128  
Input 64 to Output 64  
Input 128 to Output 1  
Output Sync Signal  
Composite, Horizontal,  
Vertical  
>280 MHz @ -3dB  
>280 MHz @ -3dB  
> 280 MHz @ -3dB  
All input and output cards are “hot-swappable” with  
finger adjustable lock-down screws and secure,  
positive engagement card-edge connections.  
TTL (+/-)  
22 Ohms  
Impedance  
Frequency Compatibility  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
15-130kHz  
25-180Hz  
Table 1. VM2144VS/VM2145SS/VM2146UX  
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM  
Application 1: Diagram for Video Signal  
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Note that cards are shown with cover plate  
attached.  
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Application 2: Diagram for Sync Signal  
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Application 3: Setting Jumpers for Sync - Positive Polarity  
(VM2145SS)  
Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for positive polarity on the following ports: P7, P4, P6, P5,  
P13, P12, P15, and P14. For positive polarity, set jumper on the top pin and middle pin (pins are the dark  
circles). The jumpers are the dark rectangles on the right side of the diagram next to the bold port numbers.  
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Application 4: Setting Jumpers for Sync-Negative Polarity  
(VM2145SS)  
Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for negative polarity on the following ports: P7, P4, P6, P5,  
P13, P12, P15, and P14. For negative polarity, set jumper on the bottom and middle pins (pins are dark  
circles). The jumpers are the dark areas on the right side of the diagram next to the bold port numbers.  
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Application 5: Setting Jumpers for Video  
(VM2146UX)  
Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for video on the following ports: P8, P9, P11, P10, P16, P17,  
P18 and P19. For video, set jumper on the top pin and middle pin (pins are dark circles). The jumpers are the  
dark rectangles on the left side of the diagram next to the bold port numbers.  
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Application 6: Setting Jumpers for Sync-Positive Polarity  
(VM2146UX)  
Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for positive sync polarity on the following ports: P8, P9, P11,  
P10, P16, P17, P18, P19, P7, P4, P6, P5, P13, P12, P15, and P14. For sync, set the jumpers on the left to  
the bottom pin and middle pin. For positive sync polarity, set jumpers on the right to the top pin and middle pin  
(pins are the dark circles).  
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Application 7: Setting Jumpers for Sync-Negative Polarity  
(VM2146UX)  
Note: In the diagram above, the jumpers are set for negative sync polarity on the following ports: P8, P9, P11,  
P10, P16, P17, P18, P19, P7, P4, P6, P5, P13, P12, P15, and P14. For sync, set the jumpers on the left to  
the bottom pin and middle pin. For negative sync polarity, set jumpers on the right to the bottom pin and  
middle pin (pins are the dark circles).  
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OPERATION  
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INSTALLING YOUR V-MATRIX™  
VIDEO/SYNC OUTPUT CARDS  
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The VM2144VS/ VM2145SS/ VM2146UX will  
operate successfully as long as the card is installed  
properly and other technical specifications are  
followed.  
Step 1. Slide the VM2144VS/  
VM2145SS/  
VM2146UX and the VM2143VS into  
available slots in the V-Matrix™  
Enclosure. Make sure that the cards fit  
into place. Secure the card to the V-  
Matrix™ by tightening the retainer screws  
located on the top and bottom of each  
cover plate.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
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We have carefully tested and have found no  
problems in the supplied VM2144VS/VM2145SS/  
VM2146UX; however, we would like to offer  
suggestions for the following:  
Step 2. Connect an output cable from the signal  
Make sure that power is connected to the  
enclosure and also check to see if the VM2144VS/  
VM2145SS/VM2146UX is pushed in all the way.  
source to the input connector of the  
VM2143VS.  
Connect  
the  
output  
connector of the VM2144VS/ VM2145SS/  
VM2146UX to the display devices through  
an input cable.  
Make sure that you have signal sources connected  
to compatible displays.  
Note:  
To set jumpers for VM2145SS, see page  
6 and 7 for more information. To set  
jumpers for VM2146UX, see page 8, 9,  
and 10.  
If the image quality is poor, please make sure that  
a high quality of cables is used. We recommend  
ALTINEX-made cables for best results.  
If there is problem with the VM2144VS/  
VM2145SS/VM2146UX please call ALTINEX at  
(714) 990-2300.  
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(Return Material Authorization). Products returned  
without an RMA number may experience a delay in  
service. The service charges will be quoted to you  
before the actual repairs are done.  
ALTINEX POLICY  
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9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY  
ALTINEX warrants that its products and cables are  
free from defects in materials under normal use and  
service. This warranty is limited to repairing at  
company’s factory any part or parts of the product,  
which upon company’s examination shall disclose to  
be, thus defective. Products considered defective  
should be returned to company with transportation  
charges pre-paid within 2 years (90 days for cables)  
from date of shipment to the purchaser. The  
warranty is expressly instead of all other warranties  
expressed or implied. ALTINEX neither assumes  
nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any  
other liability in connection with the sale of the  
products. This warranty shall not apply to any  
product that shall have been repaired or altered  
outside of company’s factory in any way so as, in its  
judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, or that  
has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident.  
9.3 CONTACT INFORMATION  
ALTINEX, INC.  
592 Apollo Street  
Brea, CA 92821 USA  
TEL: 714-990-2300  
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX  
FAX: 714-990-3303  
9.2 RETURN POLICY  
It is very important to ALTINEX that you receive the  
products that you have ordered and that this product  
fulfills your need. In the unlikely event, that an  
ALTINEX product needs to be returned please  
follow the policies below:  
ALTINEX will accept product returns for a period of  
30 days from authorized ALTINEX dealers.  
Products must be returned in an unopened  
package.  
If a product has been opened, the restocking fees  
will apply. For the restocking fee amount, please  
contact an ALTINEX Sales Representative.  
If the product is in your possession for more than 30  
days, the restocking fees will apply.  
ALTINEX will not accept any returns on cables or  
custom products.  
If your product is in warranty and needs service,  
contact the ALTINEX Sales Department for an RMA  
(Return Material Authorization). Products returned  
without an RMA number may experience a delay in  
service.  
If your product is out of warranty and needs service,  
contact the ALTINEX Sales Department for an RMA  
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