Staub Electronics B-500-MTRX-230-8X8 BINARY - HDMI 8X8 MATRIX SWITCH WITH HDMI AND HDBASET OUTPUTS User Manual

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7.3. Installation Tips

7.4. Switcher Location and Placement

Following these tips during the installation process will help guarantee a successful installation.
• Test every cable before use.

Always test cables before use. Field-terminated cables should be checked for continuity after termination to be

sure the connectors were installed correctly.

• Label each cable as it is installed.

This will aid in connection setup and programming, and will also make it easier to come back to a job at a later

date and immediately know what is connected where.

• Complete the System Layout Chart (page 26) in the back of the manual during installation.

Record the source connected to each input, the output number of each display, and the method of routing signal in

the chart for reference during installation and setup. Use it afterward to keep track of equipment in use, open ports

for expansion, and to help identify where to troubleshoot issues if they arise later.

• Leave an RS232 connection easily accessible for using the Configuration Utility.

The B-500-MTRX-230-8x8 is equipped with many setup functions that must be accessed by using a PC and the

Configuration Utility. Leave an RS232 cable connected during setup and testing that can be connected to the PC

with ease. If the matrix is being controlled by RS232, disconnect the control system while using the Utility.

• Do not fully secure wiring and equipment until setup and testing has been successfully completed.

Wait until all programming, sources, and zones have been set up and thoroughly tested to strap wiring and

equipment down, in order to avoid restricting access to connections and settings on the equipment.

• Complete initial setup with all sources connected to the matrix locally.

If a source will be connected to an input by an HDMI extender, complete initial setup by connecting directly to the

input with a short HDMI cable. Relocate the source and install the extender after the source has been set up and

tested, and then confirm the new arrangement works.

Binary matrix switchers are designed to deliver unsurpassed technology with superior performance. However, where

you install the switcher can have a large effect on the performance that you receive, and the life of the unit. Here are

some guidelines to follow when installing a B-500-MTRX-230-8x8 Switcher.

• Be sure that the unit is in a well-ventilated area that provides adequate cooling.
• Do not block the cooling vents located on both sides of the unit.
• Do not place the unit on carpeting or any similar material.
• Do not install the unit near a source of heat, or in an extremely humid or wet location.
• If your installation lacks good air flow (such as solid cabinet doors or wall-mounted racks), it may be necessary to

create ventilation to allow outside air into the space.

• Allow a minimum of 3” of free air space on either side of the unit. (Does not apply to rack mounting)
• Allow a minimum of 2” of depth behind unit to accommodate cables and connectors.
• When placing on a cabinet shelf, position the unit with all feet resting on a solid level surface.

7.4.1. Rack Installation

The B-500-MTRX-230-8x8 can be mounted in a rack with the front or rear panel facing outward, and will displace 2U

of vertical space when installed. Rear-facing installation allows for easy access to the connections for installations

that do not require the front panel of the unit to be accessed. Front-facing mounting is useful for applications where

the front panel must be accessible or visible.

The rack ears are packaged separately from the matrix switcher in the box. Attach the ears to the sides of the matrix

at the front or back using the included screws. Tighten them with a #2 Phillips Screwdriver. It may be necessary to

remove the feet from the bottom when rack mounting the matrix switcher. Remove the screws for the feet with a #2

Phillips Screwdriver, and store the feet and screws together in case they are needed in the future.

Note: The rack ears and mounting holes are only designed to safely hold the weight of the B-500-MTRX-230-8x8.

Do not use the matrix switcher as a shelf for other equipment in the rack.