3. Product Overview MX-FR Series Modular Matrix Frames – User's Manual 18
transmission. The hybrid architecture allows signal routing between boards even if they have different
connectors. This way any input can be routed to any one or more outputs if the output interface is capable
of transmitting the signal. For example, a DVI source can be routed to an HDMI sink, but HDCP-encrypted
sources cannot be routed to non-HDCP capable DVI sinks.
Router Frames
boards are available that can be mixed in the same frame without limitation.
Frame type Rack height
Max. input
boards
Max. input
ports
Max. output
boards
Max. output
ports
MX-FR9 4U 1 9 1 9
MX-FR9R 4U 1 9 1 9
MX-FR17 4U 2 17 2 17
MX-FR17R 4U 2 17 2 17
MX-FR33L 6U 4 33 4 33
MX-FR33R 7U 4 33 4 33
MX-FR65R 15U 8 65 8 65
MX-FR80R 15U 10 80 10 80
INFO: The maximum number of input and output ports includes the Test input and Preview output port of
the MX-CPU2 processor board.
an MX-TPS-IB had been installed previously in a matrix and an MX-TPS-IB-A board was installed later, the
previous settings would be applied to the board.
MX-CPU2 Processor Board
The CPU board is necessary for the router frame to work. This board is responsible for controlling the matrix
and storing the settings.
Test Input and Preview Output Ports
The MX-CPU2 board has a TEST INPUT and a PREVIEW OUTPUT port. Although these ports have special
MX-FR80R and MX-FR65R
Used in the MX-FR80R (and MX-FR65R) router frame, the Preview output is directly connected to the 80th
output port with a DVI splitter. Therefore this port always outputs the same signal as the 80th output (the 8th
port of the 10th output board), even if it uses a different interface (TP, OPT, etc.).
The 80th input port of the crosspoint is multiplexed between the Test input port and the 8th port of the 10th
input board. This switch is independent from the crosspoint state. The selected port (Test input or Input
board #10) will be available as the 80th input on the crosspoint switch.
Other Frames
All other frames use the Test input and Preview output just like any other ports. These ports are referred to
as the last port in the crosspoint.
Frame Type Test Input Preview Output
MX-FR9 in 9 out 9
MX-FR9R in 9 out 9
MX-FR17 in 17 out 17
MX-FR17R in 17 out 17
MX-FR33L in 33 out 33
MX-FR33R in 33 out 33
MX-FR65R in 80 out 80
MX-FR80R multiplexed in 80 distributed out 80
Other Connectors
The MX-CPU2 board has Ethernet, serial, and alarm ports as well.
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