PageMatrix Controller
Hardware Description
The PageMatrix controller is the heart of the system. It is connected via an RS-232 serial port to the MediaMatrix frame running MediaMatrix and PageMatrix software. In fact, one PageMatrix controller can control up to four separate MediaMatrix systems (four control data ports are provided). In addition to the control ports, a single program port is available to receive data from the PageMatrix software. Typically, the PageMatrix configuration is designed and downloaded to the controller, then disconnected from the program port.
The PageMatrix controller supports up to 16 unique paging stations including any combination of the Station Four-W™, Station Four™, and Station Ten™.
Front Panel
1. Station Status LEDs (16): Displays green after software activation.
2. Control LEDs (4): Lights up green when the control data ports are in use.
3. Fault LED: Download error indication when downloading the PageMatrix configuration to the PageMatrix controller. When this message occurs, download the configuration again.
4. Data LED: Indicates a data transfer to the unit or that valid data exists in memory at power up.
5. Power: Indicates that the unit is on.
Rear Panel
6. Program Port (RS-232): Accepts PageMatrix software data from the host computer's serial port (Com 1 or Com 2).
7. Control Data Ports (4 RS-232 jacks): Allows connection and control of up to four MediaMatrix systems.
8. Station Inputs (16 RJ45 jacks): All stations are connected to one of the sixteen station inputs using standard CAT 5 cable. The cable carries audio from the station and control data to and from the station, as well as power for the station. Note: This is not a network connection.
9. Audio Outputs: Four removable "Phoenix" style connectors are provided for connection of audio to MediaMatrix Break-out-Box. Note: Two BoBs (8 channels each) are required for 16 stations.
10. Station Power Input: +24V DC input for emergency station power.
Note: In the event of a power loss to the paging controller, the station power input will power only the stations to allow audio to pass in an emergency situation. In this case, the stations will be unable to communicate with the controller, and the controller will be unable to send control information to the MediaMatrix unit. In the event of a power loss, the MediaMatrix view file must be configured to route the audio without control input from the PageMatrix controller. In order for both the controller and stations to remain active, the controller must be connected to some form of power backup system, such as a UPS.
11. Power Switch: Use to turn the unit on or off.
12. Detachable Power Cord Connector
13. Fuse: 1A at 100V/120V AC~, T1A/250V
500 mA at 230V AC~, T500mA/250V
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