Key Digital MS Series Matrix Switcher

This driver is for the Key Digital MS Series Matrix Switchers using Serial or Network communication. It was testing with a MS8x8G.

Revision History

1.0 The Initial release of the driver

Connection Settings

Connection Type - Select the type of connection to use for control. Choices are Network (TCP) and Serial (RS232).

Network (TCP) Connection

The Network (TCP/IP) port on the Key Digital matrix switch should be connected to the same network that the XP processor resides on.

The IP Address of the Key Digital Matrix switch should be set to a static IP address and that address needs to be entered in the IP Address field.

The default port for TCP/IP communications is 23. Leave this at the default unless told otherwise.

Serial (RS232) Connection

The Serial (RS232) connection on the Key Digital matrix switch should be connected with the RS-232 adapter supplied by Key Digital. The adapter connects to screw down terminals on a phoenix connector.

The Key Digital matrix switch uses a baud rate of 57600 as default for serial (RS232) communication.

I/O Configuration

Output Count - Select the number of outputs on the switch. Choices are 4 and 8 outputs.

Input Count - Select the number of inputs on the switch. Choices are 4 and 8 inputs.

Output Naming, Input Naming

Enter the names preferred for use in the driver commands, variables, and events.

Driver Notes

Commands available in this driver include: HDMI Input/Output routing, Audio Out routing, Output Power, and System Power.

Variables available in this driver include: HDMI Output – Input, Audio Output – Input, Output Power, and System Power.