Atlona AT-PC81A User manual

AtlonA

8x1 VGA + Analog Audio Switcher

MODEL: AT-PC81A

User’s Manual

Rev.1004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ....................................................................... 1

2. Features ....................................................................... 2

3. Package Contents ....................................................................... 3

4. Specifications ....................................................................... 4

5. Panel Description ....................................................................... 5

6. Channel Control ....................................................................... 6

7. Pin Definition ....................................................................... 10

8. Safety Information ..................................................................... 11

9. Warranty ...................................................................... 12

10. Atlona Product Registration .................................................................. 13

INTRODUCTION

Atlona Technologies AT-PC81A is a high performance VGA switcher with remote. Simply pressing

a button on the remote you can select your desired VGA source to be routed to a display. Switcher

is tested to guarantee resolution up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080p without signal degradation. Atlona

AT-PC81A is also equipped with analog audio connections to transfer audio signal from either

source to a display or audio receiver.

Diagram:

VGA DISPLAY

AT-PC81A

SOURCE 1

SOURCE 3

SOURCE 7 SOURCE 5

SOURCE 8

SOURCE 4 SOURCE 2

SOURCE 6

RS-232

FEATURES

LED indicators, tells you which input is currently active

IR remote control

Supports high resolution input:

PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (1600x1200) and WUXGA (1920x1200), &

HDTV: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

Bandwidth: 350MHz.

Plug and play, easy to install and operate.

Built-in advance circuit ensures a smooth transition when switching from one PC/HD source

into another.

RS-232 interface allows control from a distant device.

Audio format: L/R analog.

Rack mountable

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1x AT-PC81A unit

1x IR remote control

1x Installation CD

2x Rack-mounting ear

1x 5V DC power supply unit

1x User's manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name AT-PC81A

Technical

Role of usage 8x1 switcher

Supported input/output VGA / Component / S-video / Composite*

Video bandwidth 350MHz

Video support 1080p60, WUXGA [1920x1200@60] & UXGA [1600x1200@60] or higher

Transmission Full HD 1080p, WUXGA 1920x1200, UXGA 1600x1200 – 65m [210ft]

Audio support Analog stereo

Input 8x VGA [component/s-video/composite via adapters]*

8x 3.5mm analog stereo audio

1x RS-232

Output 1x VGA [component/s-video/composite via adapters]*

1x 3.5mm analog stereo audio

VGA connector HD-15 [15-pin D-sub female]

RS-232 connector DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]

3.5mm connector Earphone jack for analog stereo audio

Input selection IR remote control / push button control / RS-232 control

IR remote control Electro-optical characteristics: τ= 25°/ Carrier frequency: 36-40kHz

Mechanical

Housing Metal enclosure

Dimensions

[L x W x H] Model 1RU – 440 x 66 x 44mm (1’5" x 2.6" x 1.7")

Package 545 x 230 x 110mm (1'10" x 9" x 4")

Weight Model 1.1kg (2.4 lbs)

Package 2.3kg (5.1 lbs)

Fixedness 1RU rack-mount with ears

Power supply 5V 4A DC

Power consumption 13 Watts (max.)

Operation temperature 0~40°C (32~104°F)

Storage temperature -20~60°C (-4~140°F)

Relative humidity 20~90% RH (no condensation)

Note:

*Component and composite inputs/outputs can be done by using VGA-to-component breakout

cables to connect to the VGA sockets. For S-Video inputs/outputs, please find a VGA-to-S-

video adapter to connect to the VGA sockets.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front Panel

1. Push button for input switch from channel 1 to channel 8 in sequential order

2. Infrared sensor for receiving commands from the IR remote contorl

3. Power indicator

4. VGA input #1 −#8 indicator shows currently chosen input channel

Rear Panel

5. RS-232 control port for software serial control

6. 3.5mm audio socket for connecting to audio source #1 −#8

7. 3.5mm audio socket for selected audio output

8. VGA input channels for connecting to VGA source #1 −#8

9. Selected VGA output to a VGA display

10. +5V DC power jack: Connect to a +5V power supply unit

1 2

3 4

Method A: IR remote control

AUTO DETECT function is used for checking input signal existed or not. Enable this function will

make the output port switching to the next available input in sequential order when the currently

selected input signal is lost. Disable this function will make the AT-PC81A stay at the the currently

selected input even if the input signal is lost.

Key Code Function

0x03 Turn on/off AT-PC-81A

0x02 Switch from the selected input to the next input channel

0x01 Switch from the selected input back to the prior input channel

0x04 Select INPUT 1 to be the input source

0x05 Select INPUT 2 to be the input source

0x06 Select INPUT 3 to be the input source

0x07 Select INPUT 4 to be the input source

0x08 Select INPUT 5 to be the input source

0x09 Select INPUT 6 to be the input source

0x0a Select INPUT 7 to be the input source

0x1b Select INPUT 8 to be the input source

0x1f Reserved

0x0c Turn on/off AUTO DETECT which allows the input source

can be automatically changed once the selected input is

disconnected

0x0d Reserved

0x0e Reserved

CHANNEL CONTROL

Method B: Software Control via RS-232 serial port

1. Click here for PC to connect to AT-PC81A.

2. Click one of the eight channel buttons to choose the desired VGA input source

*RS-232 transmission format:

Baud rate: 9600 bps

Data bit: 8 bits

Parity: None

ASCII Command Mode

Command ACK Function

VR V2.01a Read Version

Select INPUT 1 to be the input source

Select INPUT 2 to be the input source

Select INPUT 3 to be the input source

Select INPUT 4 to be the input source

Select INPUT 5 to be the input source

Select INPUT 6 to be the input source

Select INPUT 7 to be the input source

Select INPUT 8 to be the input source

Serial String Mode

First byte Transmission data amount (from 1st byte to last byte)

0x53 Check code

0x57 Check code

0x90 Check code

0x08 Check code

0xff *Machine number

0x01 Command ID

….. Command parameters

Last byte Check sum (add from first byte to command parameters)

(a) Set Command:

Command Code Response Function

DATA *Check Sum ACK SET

0x09 0x53 0x57 0x90 0x08 0xff 0x02

*0x01~0x08 *0x4d~0x54 0xaa

Select input source

0x09: Command length

0x53 0x57 0x90 0x08: Check code

0xff :Machine number

0x02: Command ID

0x01~0x08: Selected input on AT-PC81A

0x4d~0x54: Check sum

ACK

0xaa: Header

0x09 0x53 0x57 0x90 0x08 0xff 0x07

0x01 0x52 0xaa

Set auto detect function

0x09: Command length

0x53 0x57 0x90 0x08: Check code

0xff :Machine number

0x07: Command ID

0x01/0x00: Enable/disable auto detect function

0x52: Check sum

ACK

0xaa: Header

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