Kramer 3232 XY [7/30] Introduction

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Introduction

Before You Begin

There are several terms and acronyms that you should become familiar with before reading this

manual. They are shown below.

Term/Acronym Definition

Crosspoint The electronic switch that assigns one of the inputs on the

matrix crosspoint modules to an output.

Destination The output of a routing switcher connected to a device that

receives signals from the output of the switcher.

Input Connected to the source that provides the signal to the

switcher.

Matrix The crosspoint array of the switcher module that selects

which input is selected to an output.

Output Connects the signal to the destination device.

Protocol The command structure used on a serial bus to effect a

switch or multiple switches on the routing switcher.

Routing Switcher Consists of one or more crosspoint modules that switch

together, or sometimes independently, to connect the

desired signals through the switcher.

Source The signal that is connected to the input of the routing

switcher.

Serial Port The 9-pin RS232 connector that allow you to control the

switcher using a standard personal computer or other

external device. Sends control protocol commands in

ASCII.

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