HDTV Supplys 18x18 Component Video Matrix Switch is a preconfigured integrated component video modular matrix switcher. The 36x36 chassis back plane allows component technologies to be converted and switched, eliminating external converters, and it allows any input to be routed to any output, or the same input to be routed to all outputs.
The core of the WolfPack 18x18 Component Video Matrix Switcher consists of a 36x36 Modular Matrix chassis and its highly configurable WolfPack backplane that supports 36 input cards and 36 output cards. You can control the 18x18 Component Video Matrix via front buttons, Control4, WEB GUI control, the dual RS-232 serial port & the supplied iOS/Android Apps. The matrix does have IR and a remote control.
The WolfPack 18x18 Component Video Matrix manages Component signals for the inputs and Component outputs for the cabling. By having 1-port slide in cards the matrix is exceptionally reliable as in the unlikely even there is a loss of signal you just replace the card with a spare you have purchased or order another from us. The complete matrix does not have to be sent to us for repair.
Reasons that set our WolfPack™ Component Video Matrix apart from others:
- 1080p for the best picture
- 40 - Preset scenes that can be Saved and Recalled
- Closed Caption (CC) Pass-through
- Control via an iPad App, Android App, Web Browser (WEB GUI), RS232 & Front Buttons
- 2-Power Supplys
- 2-Year Advance Replace Warranty
- Free Lifetime Telephone, CHAT, TEXT and Email Tech Support
- Other in & out cards are available like VGA, HDMI, DVI, Fiber, SDI & CVBS and Audio
This WolfPack 18x18 Component Video Matrix supports long haul transmission, maintains power reliability in the event of failure and offers the best flexible solutions for an AV system deployment. Our WolfPack 18x18 Component Video Matrix Switch also can support high-resolution component video sources routed to displays, monitors, projectors, or audio receivers, etc.
WolfPack 18x18 Component Video Matrix Switch Features:
- Chassis size: 36 input and 36 outputs cards
- Input Cards Supported:
- 18 - Universal single port cards = 18 - Component Video inputs
- Output Cards:
- 18 - Universal single port card single port cards = 18 - Component Video outputs
- Input cable distance: ~25 feet AWG24 high speed cables
- Output cable distance: ~35 feet AWG24 high speed cables
- Flexible card type design supporting 36 input cards and 36 output cards
- Hot Swappable with easy plug n play
- RS232 serial control port, using serial commands
- Dual TCP/IP control via Ethernet
- Global presets to save and recall the function
- Front-panel push buttons for local switching
- IP controlled via built-in web server and LAN
- Dual RS-232 Serial interface for remote control
- Supports seamless switching, no black/ blue/ split screen while switching
- Supports resolution exchanges with several resolutions can be chosen and used
- Uses a dual control system
- Control via Web / RS232 and Front Buttons control (no remote control)
- Rack-mountable
The heart of the WolfPack 18x18 Component Video Matrix Switcher is the WolfPack chassis backplane which allows customization of the configuration for input and output cards to match every need of the system and application. The matrix supports hot plugs, and you can change the cards while the equipment are still working.
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Includes a Back-Up Power Supply
Modular Component Video Matrix Switch Specs:
- Modular Configuration: 9, 18 or 36 inputs and 9, 18, or 36 outputs
- Input cable distance: ~25 feet AWG22 high speed cable
- Output cable distance: ~35 feet AWG22 high speed cable
- Supported Input & Outputs Signals:
- Control: TCP/IP, RS232 and front buttons
- Power Supply: 100 to 240VAC, 50-60Hz
- Power Consumption: 50W 70W
- Operating Temperature" -10℃ to 50℃
- Storage Temperature: -25℃ to 55℃
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DO NOT USE EZ45 CAT6 CONNECTORS WITH HDBaseT PRODUCTS
EDID Operation for the HDBaseT Transmitter
EDID Learning Instruction for the Cards
SDI Card Specs
RS232 Commands in HEX and ASCII format
Why not buy this WolfPack 18x18 Component Video Matrix Switch today?
Control
When one is designing an HDMI Matrix Switch, the most important initial specification is the number of inputs and outputs you will need in your facility. The next, and often forgotten, is how the user wants to control those inputs and outputs. HDTV Supply has your back when you're buying one of our WolfPack Family of Modular Matrix Switchers, as we have dozens of ways to control the inputs and outputs and are shown at Controlling WolfPack Modular Matrix Systems, as well as below:- Free iPad App (iOS)
- Free iPhone App (iOS)
- Free iPod App (iOS)
- Free Android Tablet App
- Free Android Phone App
- Free Samsung Galaxy Tablet App
- Free Samsung Galaxy Phone App
- Free Web GUI from any browser is standard
- Front panel push-buttons are standard
- Optional $100 7" Color Touch Screen on select models (Call)
- Dual RS232 ports are standard on select models
- Dual TCPIP ports are standard on select models
- DTVGame Sports Bar DirecTV™ Control System (Call)
- Allonis Sports Bar DirecTV™ Control System (Call)
- Free One-Way Control4 Drivers
- Optional $99 2-Way Control4 Drivers
- Optional $99 URC Drivers
- Optional $129 Crestron Drivers
- Optional $99 Elan Drivers
- Optional $99 RTI Drivers
- Optional Harmony Remote Control Codes for select models (Call)
Control Drivers
- Control4 Drivers
- Elan Drivers
- RTI Drivers
- URC Drivers
- Crestron Modules
- We Need AMX Drivers
- We Need Extron Drivers
- We Need Savant Drivers
DirecTV Controller
Apps
These modular Component Video Matrix Switchers can usually be integrated with many third party control systems using the RS232 port on the back of the matrix.
For experienced AV hardware and software professionals who want to write their own drivers for 3rd party control systems from:
- AMX™
- Control4™
- Creston™
- RTI™
- DTVGameControl™
- Elan g!™
- Media Switcher™
- OnControls™
- Savant™
- SimpleControl™
- SwitchItUp™
- SAVI Control™
- URC Control™
...and we have created a simple and extremely easy to use RS232 script to write your own drivers.
EXAMPLE: If you want to switch input 8 to output 1, 8, 16, the RS232 command would be x1&8&16. and notice the command has a period (.) at the end of the string. The matrix even replies "OK" when the right command is received and shows "ERR when receiving a wrong command. Here is the RS232 User Manual if you want to write your own drivers.
How to use the info:
END USER: If you are an end user and want to have a whole-house control system from any of the above 3rd party control houses but your budget can't support the price you were quoted, do the following:
- Call us for a quote
- Once you get our quote, call a 3rd party control reseller or installer in your area and tell them "Here is the hardware I want to use, please give me a quote on writing the software and installing all of the hardware at my location." You usually can save $1,000s on larger systems.
CAVEAT: We are not certified by any of the above 3rd party control systems companies nor have the necessary hardware to verify, troubleshoot and support the 3rd party writing of the code. We do warranty, though, that the RS232 script in the above RS232 User's Manual has and will work to control the matrix directly.
Why not buy this WolfPack 18x18 Component Video Matrix Switch today?
Q: What are the dimensions of all your chassis?
A: It is 36x36: 8U - 482*390*355mm (L/W/H) - 18.97*15.35*13.98 inches
Q: Do you have any tips in the unlikely event the unit fails?
A: Turn it OFF and then disconnect the matrix from the AC power and all cables. Pull out each board from the rear and push back in. Plug all cables back in and turn it on.
