Hall Research VS-2 - Manual (Page 3)

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COMPACT ELECTRONIC VGA SWITCH
Description
The Model VS-2 is a versatile, compact, high performance, solid-state, 2 input x 1 output
VGA video switch that can operate at resolutions of up to 1600x1200.
The unit allows one monitor to be switched between two video sources. The unit is
housed in a small RFI shielded enclosure and is supplied with an AC power adapter, a
push-button remote switch control cable, and a Serial (RS-232) control cable for
connecting to a PC or other serial control device.
The device terminates both video input signals and buffers the output in order to protect
signal integrity. The Model VS-2 can drive video cables to 150 feet or more (depending
on cable quality and resolution setting). The input and output connectors are all HD15
Female (standard VGA style).
Features
• Allows one monitor to be switched between two video sources
• Can be controlled manually, via Serial port , or from TTL level (or contact
closure)
• Select input 1, input 2, or blank the output
• Auto mode automatically scans and selects the input with active video (Inputs
can also be prioritized)
• Infinite switching cycle life
• Can drive long cables
• Terminates both video input signals and buffers the output to protect signal
integrity
• Includes pushbutton and serial cables for control