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3-2. Main Unit Linking
The Main Unit Link feature allows you to control multiple MFR-3000 units at the same time.
Two types of system configurations are available:
Controls several MFR-3000 units at the same time.
Creates an expanded virtual matrix by linking MFR-3000 units.
Note that each Expanded Matrix system requires specific BNC connections. IP port and SNMP
settings should be performed on each MFR-3000 unit. After these settings are completed, all
linked MFR-3000 units are set and controlled together on the unit that is specified as Master.
Main Unit Link Specifications
Main Unit Link systems are set and controlled through a specified master unit.
Up to 8 MFR-3000 units can be linked within a system.
Parallel links using each one of MFR-3000 and one MFR-8000 are possible.
MFR-3000 and other MFR main units (MFR-3000/ 3232/ 3216/ 1616/ 1616R/
1616A/ 3216RPS/ 3232RPS) cannot be linked to each other.
Only SDI signals can be routed in Expanded Matrix systems. However,
MFR-3000 inputs and outputs not used in the Main Unit Link can be assigned
independently and used as paralleled link matrix.
All MFR main units in a link system must be linked together and independent units
cannot exist in the system.
3-2-1. Parallel Link System Example
The system example below is a redundant system using two MFR-3000 units.