Panasonic Multiplecer Board Wj Sxb151 Operating Instructions

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Multiplexer Board
Model No.WJ-SXB151
WARNING:
• All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified service personnel  or system installers.
■General ................................................................................................................. 2
■Precautions ........................................................................................................... 2
■Procedure Flow ..................................................................................................... 2
HARDWARE PREPARATION  .................................................................................... 3
■Installation of Multiplexer Board WJ-SXB151  ....................................................... 3
■Connection with WJ-HD100 Series or Time-lapse VCR  ....................................... 5
FIRMWARE UPDATE  ................................................................................................ 6
■Installation of SX150 Program Writer  .................................................................... 6
■Firmware Update of SX150 Program Writer  ......................................................... 6
■Error List  ............................................................................................................... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 9
■Specifications ..................................................................................................... 10
■Accessories ........................................................................................................ 10 
						

							■Procedure Flow
*The version is displayed in WJ-SX150 SETUP
MENU.
(Refer to the matrix switcher’s operating instruc-
tions.)
** The version printed on the CD-ROM label.
*** Refer to the matrix switcher’s operating instructions.
Start
Firmware version check*
CD-ROM version is newer
 than SETUP MENU.SETUP MENU version is
 newer or equal to CD-ROM.
SX150
Firmware Update
Setup Procedures***
Confirmation of WJ-SX150 operation*** Program Writer
InstallationConnections*** WJ-SXB151 Installation CD-ROM version check**
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■Precautions
•Unplug the power cord from the Matrix Switcher WJ-
SX150 before installing the board.
•Avoid shock and vibration
Shock or vibration may damage the board while
operating or not operating.
•Pay attention to static electricity
Make certain to keep the board inside the anti-static
sack until it is installed.
Put your hand on a metallic surface, other than the
board to discharge static electricity before installa-
tion.
Do not touch components mounted on the board
directly by hand.
Hold only both edges of the board when installing.
•Consumable part
Contact your dealer for replacement of the following
part when the time comes.
Fan unit needs replacement after around 30 000
hours of operation.
■General
The Multiplexer Board WJ-SXB151 is an option for the
Matrix Switcher WJ-SX150. It enables multiscreen dis-
play, zoom*, still**, and multiscreen sequence. It also
enables the operation of specified digital disk recorders
or time-lapse VCRs, when connected to them via the
matrix switcher’s DATA HDR or SERIAL port.
Read the operating instructions included in the matrix
switcher for details.
* Available when playing back a spot picture
** Available when displaying the live images in the multi-
screen display or playing back a spot/multiscreen
picture. 
						

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HARDWARE PREPARATION
■Installation of Multiplexer
Board WJ-SXB151
●The Features of Multiplexer Board 
WJ-SXB151
Multiplexer Board WJ-SXB151 is an optional accessory
specified for Matrix Switcher WJ-SX150.
The board installation will add the following functions to
the matrix switcher.
•A monitor can display up to 16 camera images in
multiscreen segments. (Multiscreen output)
A desired image can be displayed as a still picture.
(Still output)
•The matrix switcher can detect a moving object with
the brightness change and send an alarm to the
external equipments. (Motion detector)
•The matrix switcher can multiplex the images of all
the cameras connected to Digital Disk Recorder
WJ-HD100 Series or a time-lapse VCR.
•When an alarm becomes active, the accompanied
image can be recorded by priority. (Alarm priority
recording).
•The playback of the specified camera image while
the alarm priority recording is available.
•When playing back the multiplexed images, spot
output (displaying of a selected images display) or
the multiscreen output is available.
Notes:
•When using Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500
Series, all the functions related to Multiplexer
Board WJ-SXB151 becomes unavailable.
•To use these functions, the setup through SX150
Setup Utility is necessary as well as the installa-
tion. For details, refer to SX150 Setup Utility.
●Installation procedures
1. Disconnect the matrix switchers power plug from
the outlet.
2. Open the top cover by removing 11 screws and
sliding it backward. (Refer to the illustration.)
3. Install the cooling fan.
qOpen the blank panel at the right side of the
back panel.
Remove the two screws. (Refer to the illustra-
tion.)
wRemove the 3P connector attached to CN14,
and connect the power cord of the cooling fan
to CN14. 
Main circuit board
Sub circuit board
Screws (x 2)
CN14
Power cord (Cooling fan) 
						

							-4- eFasten the cooling fan with the screws removed
in step q.
4. Install the Multiplexer board.
qRemove the flatcable connected to the CN903
connector (the main circuit board) of the matrix
switcher.
wConnect the supplied flatcables and wirecables
to the matrix switchers connector.
• Main circuit board
Connector # Cable type
CN904 20-pin flatcable
CN905 18-pin flatcable
CN11 7-pin wirecable
CN12 50-pin flatcable
• Sub circuit board
Connector # Cable type
CN77 6-pin wirecable
CN81 8-pin flat cable
Cooling fan
q-1
Pull up
q-2
Disconnect 
q-3
Push down CN903


eFasten the Multiplexer board inside the matrix
switcher with 5 supplied screws, spring washers
and flat washers.
Note:Aim the cable clamp toward the rear
panel side.
rConnect the matrix switcher and multiplexer
board with the proper cables.
• Relationship of connectors 
Matrix switcher Multiplexer board
CN11 (main) CN1004
CN81 (sub) CN1003
CN904 (main) CN1002
CN905 (main) CN1001
CN12 (main) CN103
CN77 (sub) CN101
5. Clamp the wirecable.
Screws (x 5)
Spring washer
Flat washer
Cable clamp
Clamp (x2) 
						

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qPull up
wConnect
ePush downqPull up
qPull outwConnectePush in
qPull upwConnectePush down
qPull outwConnectePush in wConnect
ePush down
Note: Connect the cables to the connectors straightforward. Inclined insertion
   may cause a short circuit, which will result in a malfunction or trouble.
•Matrix switcher
  CN12 (50-pin) •Matrix switcher
  CN904 (20-pin)
  CN905 (18-pin)•Multiplexer board : CN1002 (20-pin), CN1001 (18-pin)
•Multiplexer board : CN1003 (8-pin)
•Matrix switcher : CN81 (8-pin) •Multiplexer board : CN103 (50-pin)
How to connect cables to connectors
■Connection with WJ-HD100 Series or Time-lapse VCR 
•More than one camera images can be displayed in multiscreen segments on the desired monitor.
•With the Multiplexer board, the recorded images of Camera 1 to 16 can be multiplexed to Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD
100 Series or a time-lapse VCR.
•For details, refer to the matrix switcher’s operating instructions.
Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD100 Series or Time-Lapse VCR
Camera
16 Camera
1Camera
2Camera
3
Max. 16
Camera Inputs
16 Alarm Inputs
Multiplexer Board
WJ-SXB151
Max. 4 System Controllers 4 Monitor Outputs
Available for surveillance or playback of the camera images WJ-SX150 Matrix Switcher
Matrix Switcher WJ-SX
OPERATE
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OPERATE LED WILL BLINK
IF COOLING FAN MALFUNCTIONS
6. Attach the top cover the way it was. 
						

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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Note:Confirm the firmware version. (Refer to the matrix
switcher’s operating instructions.) 
■Installation of SX150 Program
Writer
Note:Refer to the matrix switcher’s operating instruc-
tions for the platform necessary for installation.
1. Connect the matrix switchers serial port to that of
the PC with the 9-pin D-sub cable. (Refer to the
matrix switcher’s operating instructions.)
2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the PC.
3. Open the CD-ROM drive window.
The file is located in the following directory.
E: WJ-SXB151P/PWriter/SetupPWriter.exe (E is the
CD-ROM drive.)
4. Double-click the “SetupPWriter.exe” icon to begin
the installation. The Welcome window will appear on
the PC screen.
5. Press the NEXT button to continue the installation.
6. Respond to the dialog boxes by following the direc-
tions given.
7. After the installation, conform the communication
speed (SERIAL PORT SPEED) in SETUP MENU or
SX150 Admin Console to that of the PC. (Refer to
the matrix switcher’s operating instructions.)
■Firmware Update of SX150
Program Writer
1. Launch SX150 Program Writer by selecting “Start” –
“Programs” – “Panasonic” – “SX150 Program
Writer”. The RS232C Setting window will appear on
the PC screen.
2. Confirm whether the following are selected.
Baud Rate: 38400 (Select the usable communica-
tion-port number of the PC.)
Data Bit:8
Parity:NONE
Stop Bit:1
Com Port:1 (Select the usable communication-port
number of the PC.)
3. Click the SET button. The Program Writer for SX150
window will appear on the PC screen.
4. Power off the matrix switcher.
5. Set the mode selector of the matrix switcher as fol-
lows.
MODE
1 ON
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							-7- 6. When you power on the matrix switcher and the sys-
tem becomes ready for update, the following mes-
sage will appear on the PC screen.
“✽FIRMWARE UPLOAD START! WAIT…”
7. Wait until the following message appears.
“✽✽SDRAM INITIALIZE COMPLETED.START LOAD-
ING…”
8. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the PC.
9. Click on the “Browse…” button to select a .mot file.
The file is located in the following.
E: WJ-SXB151P/PWriter/sx150_v✽✽✽✽✽.mot (E is
the CD-ROM drive and ✽is the software version. For
example, V111✽✽means Version 1.11).
10. Make sure that the new software version is dis-
played in the Transfer File box.
11. Press the Transfer button.
The .mot file will be copied from the CD-ROM to the
matrix switcher.
You can confirm the status by viewing messages.
(1) “✽✽LOAD OK…”: The copy is finished.
(2) “✽✽✽✽NOW ERASING…”: Data is being
erased from the flash memory.
(3) “✽✽✽✽✽NOW WRITING…”: New data is
being written in the flash memory.
(4) “✽✽✽✽✽✽Completed!!”: The flash-memory
writing is finished.
Notes:
•Copying takes approx. 7 minutes.
•Avoid disconnecting or powering off the PC and
the matrix switcher. It may cause trouble.
12. After “✽✽✽✽✽✽Completed!!” is displayed, power off
the matrix switcher.
13. Set the mode selector of the matrix switcher as fol-
lows.
14. Display the matrix switcher’s SETUP MENU. (Refer
to the matrix switcher’s operating instructions.)
15. Make sure the version of the Multiplexer board/the
matrix switcher is displayed in SETUP MENU. That
shows the software update has been successfully
executed.
MODE
1 ON
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■Error List
The following error messages are displayed through
SX150 Program Writer.
●File Error
This error message is displayed during the following
occasions.
•You have selected a wrong file (whose file extension
is not “. mot”) in Step 9 of p.7.
•The “.mot” file is broken.
To solve this problem, select the correct file. (Refer to p.
7.)
●Not Ready
This error message is displayed when the matrix
switcher’s mode is not “SX150 SOFTWARE UPLOAD”.
To solve this problem, do the following.
1. Power off the matrix switcher.
2. Set the mode selector of the matrix switcher to
“SX150 SOFTWARE UPLOAD”. (Refer to “MAJOR
OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS”
of the matrix switcher’s operating instructions.)
3. Power on the matrix switcher again.
●Timeout Error
This error message is displayed when a specified time
has passed since you started installing SX150 Program
Writer/updating the firmware. The following are the time-
out error statuses.
Status 0:30 seconds has passed since the PC
became idle.
Status 1:30 seconds has passed since the SD-
RAM started to be cleared.
Status 3:20 minutes has passed since the file
transfer was started.
Status 4:30 seconds has passed since the file
transfer was completed.
Status 5:30 seconds has passed since the file
loading became OK.
Status 6:5 seconds has passed since the file eras-
ing is started.
Status 7:5 seconds has passed since the file writ-
ing is started. 
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Prior to having the unit repaired, check the following items.
Camera image is displayed even
after the playback is started.
Time-lapse recording is unavail-
able. The matrix switcher does not
power up.
Camera image is not displayed
even after selecting the camera.Problem Check item
The power cord may be disconnected either from the matrix switcher’s power socket
or the AC outlet.
The camera’s power cord connection may be wrong.
The lens cover may not have been removed from the camera.
The cable connections may be wrong between the matrix switcher and camera.
The connections of the supplied flatcables or wire cables may be wrong between the
multiplexer board and matrix switcher.
The monitor’s brightness or contrast setting may not be proper.
The camera image is dim. Dust may be sticking on the camera lens.
The camera’s lens focus may not be proper.
The camera’s cable compensation setting may not be proper.
Playback images are not dis-
played even during the record-
ing mode.The playback of the time-lapse VCR images may not have been started. (Refer to the
time-lapse VCR’s operating instructions.)
Bar noise is displayed with the
playback images.The tracking of the time-lapse VCR may be adjusted improperly.
The playback of the recorded segments may have been finished. Unrecorded seg-
ment may being played back. 
The quality of the playback images may be improper for viewing.
The parameter setting of the time-lapse VCR may be wrong. (Refer to the time-lapse
VCR’s operating instructions.)
The playback images may have been recorded in multiscreen display.
Still picture is displayed during
the playback.When “STILL” is blinking on the monitor, the still picture may have been set to be dis-
played. (Refer to the matrix switcher’s operating instructions.)
The cord may be disconnected either from the time-lapse VCR’s camera switching
output connector or the matrix switcher’s CAMERA SW IN.  
						

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■Specifications
Required Power: DC +3.3 V/+5 V/+12 V (Supplied from WJ-SX150)
Power Consumption: 150 mA at 3.3 V, 1 A at 5 V, 850 mA at 12 V
Operating Temperature: From –10°C (14°F) to +50°C (122°F)
Dimensions: 312 mm (W) x 189 mm (H) x 23 mm (D)
12.3” (W) x 7.4” (D) x 0.9” (H)
Weight: 440 g(0.97 lbs.)
Weight and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
■Accessories
Flatcable ..........................................................................3 pcs
Wirecable .........................................................................2 pcs
Fan Unit  ............................................................................1 pc
Board Fixing Screws  ........................................................5 pcs