Solutions in Switching
Extron provides the most innovative solutions to your
matrix/routing needs. Extron’s Matrix 100 & 200 Series
Switchers exceed the level of function and flexibility that your
system requires and customers demand. The sizes of the
input/output (I/O) modules can be ordered as needed or changed
in the field as the system grows or expands. Available input sizes
are 4 x 4 (inputs by outputs) 8 x 4, 8 x 8 and, if necessary, can be
designed for sizes up to 48 x 48. Because each switching applica-
tion is unique the Matrix 100 & 200 include the ability to “cus-
tomize” your switcher for optimum performance. Extron’s
Matrix 100 & 200 Series offer five video slots which allows you
the ability to run maximum video configurations of RGBHV,
RGBS&Cv as well as RGsB&YC.
What Are Matrix Switchers?
Matrix switchers are commonly used in applications where mul-
tiple inputs need to be routed to several output devices such as
data or video projectors and monitors. They provide the ability
to route any input to any output at any time in any combina-
tion. The main feature of a true matrix switcher is that an
input can be routed to any one or all outputs.
Essentially, a matrix switcher consists of a series of distribution
amplifiers and switchers which are housed in a single enclosure
and is controllable either remotely or via a front panel con-
troller (FPC). Extron’s matrix switchers have been designed for
maximum performance and flexibility. They are used primarily
for routing high resolution computer signals, and will also han-
dle NTSC, PAL or SECAM video, S-Video (S-VHS), and vir-
tually any type of mono or stereo audio.
Extron’s Matrix 100 Series and Matrix 200 Series Switchers
share a number of basic features, but each has it own unique
purpose of meeting your specific application and system
requirements. Understanding how to build a matrix switcher is
pertinent to meeting system requirements and designs. The
matrix switcher includes a Basic Modular Enclosure (BME)
which houses all of the modules and components including
input and output (I/O) modules. Each of the series also provide
their own flexibility and high performance standards, such as
the difference in RGB video bandwidth between the
Matrix 100 & 200.
APPLICATION
The Matrix 100 Series Switchers
Video, RGB and Audio Routing
Years of R&D history working with the ever popular Matrix 200
has enabled Extron to offer a 175 MHz RGB video bandwidth
version of this popular RGB, video and audio routing system:
The Matrix 100 Series Switcher.
The Matrix 100 Series Switcher offers an industry-wide, com-
petitive alternative to every matrix switcher available on the
market today. Extron’s Matrix 100 Series Switcher offers three
different I/O module sizes: a 4 x 4- four in, four out module
for RGB, sync & composite video; an 8 x 4- eight in, four out
for RGB, sync & composite video; and an 8 x 8- eight in, eight
out for RGB, composite video, sync and audio. However, these
configurations provide flexibility beyond the three fixed input
sizes. For example: A Matrix 100 may have 4 x 4 RGBS mod-
ules, 8 x 4 composite video module and an 8 x 8 audio module
in one unit. The modules are fixed, but the configuration is flex-
ible! Configuration of the Matrix 100 Series Switcher allows
multiple RGB video and audio sources (PCs, M
AC
s, PowerPCs
and workstations), video sources (composite and
S-Video) and stereo audio (balanced or unbalanced) sources to
be switched to a variety of presentation displays. The
Matrix 100 Switcher’s audio module provides unity gain and is
available in an 8 x 8 configuration.
Like the Matrix 200, the Matrix 100 is a series of distribution
amplifiers and switchers in a single enclosure, capable of being
controlled by RS-232/RS-422 remote control. The Matrix 100
is housed in one, 4U high, 19" rack-mountable metal enclosure
with an internal auto-switchable 100-240 volt power supply.
MATRIX 100 SWITCHER SERIES
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