Extron Electronics MTPX Plus 6400 Series User Guide - Manual (Page 15)

Operational reliability — The MTPX Plus matrix switcher can support round-the-clock
operation in mission-critical applications, through the use of redundant power supplies and
modular fans.
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Primary and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies — The hot-swappable,
redundant power supplies are configured to automatically take over the load from the
primary supplies in the case of a failure.
The complete power circuit, from the plug, through the power supply, to the insertion of
the power onto the power distribution plane, is separate and redundant (see figure 2).
If the installation includes uninterruptible or completely separate power sources, the
switcher remains powered up through any power interruption except a simultaneous
loss of power on both power sources.
Primary
Power
Supply 2
Primary
Power
Supply 1
Redundant
Power
Supply 1
Redundant
Power
Supply 2
AC
Power
AC
Power
Figure 2. Redundant Power Supply Backs up Primary
Should a primary power supply fail, the redundant power supply immediately assumes
the load of the failed primary supply with no down time. A failed power supply is easily
replaceable from the rear at any time without powering down the matrix.
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Hot-swappable fans — The hot-swappable fans allow quick replacement to avert
overheating in the case of a failure. Fans can be replaced without powering down the
switcher.
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets,
and adjustment of audio levels can be performed using the front panel or via either serial
port. The serial ports allow remote control via a PC or a control system.
z z Front panel controls — The front panel controls support input and output selection,
preset creation and selection, audio gain and attenuation, and volume control. The
front panel features slots for labels that can identify each input and output with text or
graphics.
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Windows-based control program — For serial port remote control from a PC, the
Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program provides a graphical interface and drag-and-
drop/point-and-click operation. The control program also has an emulation mode that
lets you create a switcher configuration file at the office and then download it for use by
the switcher on site.
z z Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The remote control protocol uses the Extron SIS for
easy programming and operation.
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Remote control panels and keypads — The matrix switchers are remote controllable,
using the optional MKP 2000 and MKP 3000 remote control keypads. These remote
control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick selection. Each
MKP can be used for input-to-output switching or one-touch switching for a particular
output. The MKP 3000 also can be used for selection of global presets.
Rooming — The switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specific
“rooms,” allowing them to have their own presets.
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