MuxLab Matrix Switchers

This driver is for the MuxLab matrix switchers. It supports serial (RS232) connectivity to the switch.

Revision History

1.0 The Initial release of the driver

1.01 Added IP control.

Connection

Network (TCP) Connection

The Ethernet connection on the switch should be connected to the network.

TCP Address - It is recommended the switch be set to a static IP address or entered in the MAC address reservation table of the network router if available.

TCP Port - The default port for control is set to port 80.

TCP Admin Password - Enter the administrator password used for logging into the switch.

RS-232 Connection

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

The switch defaults to a baud rate of 9600.

Naming Configuration

Use Driver Names

Enable to use names in driver configuration. If enabled names will also be written to the switch with a character limit of 20. If disabled names will be acquired from the switch for text variables.

Output Configuration

Output Count

Select the number of outputs on the switch. 4, 8, 16 are the supported selections.

Output Name

Enter the name for the specified output to be used throughout the driver.

Input Configuration

Input Count

Select the number of inputs on the switch. 4, 8, 16 are the supported selections.

Input Name

Enter the name for the specified input to be used throughout the driver.

Driver Notes

- A Multi Route command is included for routing multiple inputs to multiple outputs with a single command.

- Serial Port Control commands are included for sending commands through the HDBaseT balun serial port to an end point device. Up to 40 bytes/characters are supported. If using the Ascii command, the driver converts all characters (including symbols and spaces) to Hex before sending to the port. Baud rates supported for end point device use are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200.