Driver Details

Knox Matrix Switchers

By: RTI
Updated: May 27, 2011
Version: 1.0

Description:

This driver supports Knox matrix switchers connected to the XP Processor via RS-232.

Knox Matrix Switcher

This driver is for Knox matrix switchers. It supports up to a 32x32 matrix switch via RS-232. It has been tested with a Chameleon 256 and a RS 8x8.

Version Information

Version 1.0 - Initial release of the driver.

RS-232 Connection

The RS-232 connection on the Knox switch should be connected with a straight-through cable to the XP processor.

The Knox switch defaults to a baud rate of 9600, but can be set to baud rates of 1200, 2400, 9600, and 19200.

Switch Settings

- Digit Count - Number of digits for driver to use in commands (1=xy, 2=xxyy, 3=xxxyyy). Refer to matrix switch documentation for info on preferred setting.

- Output Count - Number of outputs/zones on matrix switch.

- Input Count - Number of inputs on matrix switch.

Special Notes

- When controlling the switch manually (not with the driver commands), be sure to follow the same format the "Digit Count" configuration is set to. Example - If "Digit Count" is set to 3, the format for setting Audio/Video Input 1 to Audio/Video Output 2 would be B002001(Enter).