IDK SWC-2000 User guide

Programmable Button Controller

SWC-2000

Ver.1.7.0

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Trademarks

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Before reading this manual

⚫ Some information contained in this User guide such as exact product appearance, diagrams, menu

operations, and so on may differ depending on the product version.

⚫ This User guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s

website at: www.idkav.com

The reference manual consists of the following two volumes:

■ User guide (this document):

Provides explanations and procedures for operations, installation, connections among devices,

I/O adjustment and settings.

■ Command guide: Please download the command guide from the website above.

Provides explanations and procedures for external control using RS-232C and LAN communications.

LAN or RS-232C

Output

signal

Monitor

External device

controlled by SWC-2000

Refer to Command Guide

SWC-2000

LAN

User Guide

Controlling via WEB

browser

WEB Browser

Controlling by

commands

LAN or

RS-232C

Video or Audio

Video or Audio signal

External control

Control command

Laptop

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FCC STATEMENT

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this

equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

(Class A)

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Unique Identifier

Type of Equipment: SWITCHER CONTROLLER

Model Name: SWC-2000

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information

Company Name: IDK America Inc.

Address: 72 Grays Bridge Road Suite 1-C, Brookfield, CT 06804

Telephone number: +1-203-204-2445

URL: www.idkav.com

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

(FCC SDoC)

CE MARKING

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and

environmental protection legislation.

WEEE MARKING

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive 2002/96/EC

(This directive is only valid in the EU.)

This equipment complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement.

The left marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic equipment in

domestic household waste.

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Safety Instructions

Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Follow instructions and heed

warnings/cautions.

Instructions and warnings/cautions for all products are provided. Some of them may not be applicable to your

product.

Warning

Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or

serious personal injury if the warning is ignored or the product is

handled incorrectly.

Caution

Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor

personal injury or property damage if the caution is ignored or

the product is handled incorrectly.

Symbol

Description

Example

Caution

This symbol is intended to alert the user. (Warning and caution)

Hot surfaces

Caution

Prohibited

This symbol is intended to prohibit the user from specified actions.

Do not

disassemble

Instruction

This symbol is intended to instruct the user.

Unplug

Warning

For lifting heavy products:

Instruction

● Lifting must be done by two or more personnel.

To avoid injury: When lifting the product, bend your knees, keep your back straight and get close to it with two or

more persons.

For installing and connecting products:

Prohibited

● Do not place the product in unstable place.

Install the product in a horizontal and stable place, as this may fall or tip over and cause injury.

● Secure the product if installing in the locations with vibration.

Vibration may move or tip over the product unexpectedly, resulting in injury.

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Warning

Instruction

● Installation work must be performed by professionals.

The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator or

IDK. Improper installation may lead to the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage.

● Insert the power plug into an outlet that is unobstructed.

Unobstructed access to the plug enables unplugging the product in case of any extraordinary failure, abnormal

situation or for easy disconnection during extended periods of non-use.

● Insert the power plug into an appropriate outlet completely.

If the plug is partially inserted, arching may cause the connection to overheat, increasing the risk of electric shock or

fire. Do not use a damaged plug or connect to a loose outlet.

● Unplug the product from an AC power source during installation or service.

When connecting peripheral devices to this product, unplug all involved devices from outlets. Ground potential

differences may cause fire or other difficulties.

● The product must be electrically earthed/grounded.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure the product is connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective

earthing connection.

● For PoE/PoH, use category cables meeting IEEE802.3af/at.

Otherwise, it may cause problems or a fire.

For operating products:

Prohibited

● Keep out any foreign objects.

To avoid fire or electric shock, do not permit foreign objects, such as metal and paper, to enter the product from vent

holes or other apertures.

● For power cable/plug and Category cable,

・ Do not scratch, heat, or modify, including splicing or lengthening them.

・ Do not pull, place heavy objects on them, or pinch them.

・ Do not bend, twist, tie or clamp them together forcefully.

Misuse of the power cable and plug may cause fire or electric shock. If power cables/plugs become damaged,

contact your IDK representative.

Do not

disassemble

● Do not repair, modify or disassemble.

Since the product includes circuitry that uses potentially lethal, high voltage levels, disassembly by unauthorized

personnel may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock. For internal inspection or repair, contact your IDK

representative.

Do not touch

● Do not touch the product and connected cables during electric storms.

Contact may cause electric shock.

Instruction

● Clean the power plug regularly.

If the plug is covered in dust, it may increase the risk of fire.

If the following problem occurs:

Unplug

● Unplug immediately if the product smokes, makes unusual noise, or produces a

burning odor.

● Unplug immediately if the product is damaged by falling or having been dropped.

● Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.

If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electric shock or fire. For

maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative.

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Caution

For installing and connecting products:

Prohibited

● Do not place the product in a location where it will be subjected to high

temperatures.

If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures while under operation, it may affect the product’s

performance and reliability and may increase the risk of fire.

● Do not store or operate the product in dusty, oil smoke filled, or humid place.

Placing the product in such environment may increase the risk of fire or electric shock.

● Do not block the vent holes.

If ventilation slots are blocked, it may cause the product to overheat, affecting performance and reliability and may

increase the risk of fire.

● Do not place or stack heavy items on the product.

Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the product itself as well as other property and may lead to

the risk of personal injury.

● Do not exceed ratings of outlet and wiring devices.

Exceeding the rating of an outlet may increase the risk of fire and electric shock.

No wet

hands

● Do not handle power plug with wet hands.

Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of electric shock.

Instruction

● Use and store the product within the specified temperature/humidity range.

If the product is used outside the specified range of temperature and humidity continuously, it may increase the risk

of fire or electric shock.

● Do not place the product at elevations of 1.24 mi. (2,000 m) or higher above sea level.

Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.

● When mounting the product into the rack, provide sufficient cooling space.

Mount the product in a rack meeting EIA standards, and maintain spaces above and below for air circulation. For

your safety as required, attach an L-shaped bracket in addition to the panel mount bracket kit to improve mechanical

stability.

● Never insert screws without the rubber feet into the threaded holes on the bottom of

the product.

Never insert screws alone into the threaded holes on the bottom of the product. Doing so may lead to damage when

the screws contact electric circuitry or components inside the product.

Reinstall the originally supplied rubber feet using the originally supplied screws only.

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For operating products:

Hot surfaces

Caution

For products with the hot surfaces caution label only:

● Do not touch the product’s hot surface.

If the product is installed without enough space, it may cause malfunction of other products.

If you touch product’s hot surface, it may cause burns.

Prohibited

● Use only the supplied power cable and AC adapter.

● Do not use the supplied power cable and AC adapter with other products.

If non-compliant adapter or power cables are used, it may increase the risk of fire or electric shock.

Unplug

● If the product won’t be used for an extended period of time, unplug it.

Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of fire.

● Unplug the product before cleaning.

To prevent electric shock.

Instruction

● Do not prevent heat release.

If cooling fan stops, power off the product and contact IDK.

Failure to do so may raise internal temperature and increase the risk of malfunction, fire, or electric shock.

● Keep vents clear of dust.

If the vent holes near the cooling fan or near the fan are covered with dust, internal temperatures increase and may

increase the risk of malfunction. Clean the vent holes and near the fan as needed.

If dust accumulates inside of the product, it may increase the risk of fire or electric shock. Periodic internal cleaning,

especially before humid rainy season, is recommended. For internal cleaning, contact your IDK representative.

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Table of Contents 
Included Items .......................................................................................................................................... 12 
Rack mount kit ......................................................................................................................................... 13 
1 Rack mount kit for one SWC-2000 ..................................................................................................... 14 
1.1 Attaching mounting bracket for one SWC-2000 .......................................................................... 15 
2 Rack mount kit for two SWC-2000s .................................................................................................... 16 
2.1 Attaching mounting bracket for two SWC-2000s ........................................................................ 17 
About SWC-2000 ..................................................................................................................................... 18 
Features ................................................................................................................................................... 19 
Front and Rear panels ............................................................................................................................. 20 
Connecting to External device ................................................................................................................. 21 
1 Preparations ........................................................................................................................................ 21 
2 Precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 21 
3 Typical SWC-2000 applications .......................................................................................................... 22 
Basic operations ...................................................................................................................................... 23 
1 Starting SWC-2000 ............................................................................................................................. 23 
2 Powering ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................. 23 
3 Rebooting ............................................................................................................................................ 23 
4 Power-on (supplied from AC adapter) status ..................................................................................... 23 
5 Initializing ............................................................................................................................................ 24 
6 Control status LEDs ............................................................................................................................ 24 
7 Executing control commands .............................................................................................................. 25 
8 Key lock .............................................................................................................................................. 26 
How to use SWC-2000 ............................................................................................................................ 27 
1 Application example ............................................................................................................................ 27 
1.1 Preparation for LAN connection .................................................................................................. 27 
1.2 Setting SWC-2000 ...................................................................................................................... 28 
2 Controlling external device from SWC-2000....................................................................................... 34 
2.1 Control from control command buttons ....................................................................................... 34 
2.2 Control from WEB browser ......................................................................................................... 34 
WEB menu ............................................................................................................................................... 35 
1 About WEB menu ............................................................................................................................... 35 
2 MAIN menu ......................................................................................................................................... 36 
2.1 Control status boxes ................................................................................................................... 37 
2.2 Standby button ............................................................................................................................ 37 
2.3 Control command buttons ........................................................................................................... 37 
2.4 AUTO RELOAD TIMER .............................................................................................................. 38 
2.5 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 38 
3 NAME EDIT menu .............................................................................................................................. 39 
3.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 40 
3.2 BUTTON NAME EDIT ................................................................................................................. 40 
3.3 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 40 
3.4 SEND button ............................................................................................................................... 40 
4 DATA MONITOR menu ...................................................................................................................... 41 
4.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 42 
4.2 DATA MONITOR ......................................................................................................................... 42 
4.3 HEX / ASCII button ..................................................................................................................... 42 
4.4 STOP / RUN button ..................................................................................................................... 42 

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4.5 CLEAR button ............................................................................................................................. 42 
5 COMMAND EDIT menu (Control command list) ................................................................................ 43 
5.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 44 
5.2 EXTERNAL CONTROL COMMAND LIST .................................................................................. 44 
5.3 COMMAND COPY / DELETE ..................................................................................................... 44 
5.4 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 44 
6 COMMAND EDIT menu (Advanced setting of control command) ...................................................... 45 
6.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 46 
6.2 Setting control command ............................................................................................................ 46 
6.3 LINK button ................................................................................................................................. 50 
6.4 TEMPLATE button ...................................................................................................................... 51 
6.5 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 58 
6.6 BACK button................................................................................................................................ 58 
6.7 SEND button ............................................................................................................................... 58 
7 REPLY COMMAND menu (Reply command list) ............................................................................... 59 
7.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 60 
7.2 REPLY COMMAND LIST ............................................................................................................ 60 
7.3 REPLY COMMAND COPY/DELETE .......................................................................................... 60 
7.4 Reload button .............................................................................................................................. 60 
8 REPLY COMMAND menu (Advanced setting of reply command) ..................................................... 61 
8.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 62 
8.2 Setting reply command ............................................................................................................... 62 
8.3 TEMPLATE button ...................................................................................................................... 65 
8.4 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 69 
8.5 BACK button................................................................................................................................ 69 
8.6 SEND button ............................................................................................................................... 69 
9 COMMAND LINK menu (Selecting button)......................................................................................... 70 
9.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 71 
9.2 STANDBY BUTTON ................................................................................................................... 71 
9.3 COMAND LINK COPY/DELETE ................................................................................................. 71 
9.4 INVALID TIME ............................................................................................................................. 72 
9.5 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 72 
10 COMMAND LINK menu ...................................................................................................................... 73 
10.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 74 
10.2 TOGGLE and COMMAND (Linking control command)............................................................... 74 
10.3 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 75 
10.4 BACK button................................................................................................................................ 75 
10.5 SEND button ............................................................................................................................... 75 
11 COMMAND EXECUTION menu ......................................................................................................... 76 
11.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 77 
11.2 EXTERNAL CONTROL COMMAND LIST .................................................................................. 77 
11.3 COMMAND EXECUTION/COMMAND ERROR indicator .......................................................... 77 
12 LED menu ........................................................................................................................................... 78 
12.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 79 
12.2 Blinking pattern............................................................................................................................ 79 
12.3 Lighting condition ........................................................................................................................ 79 
12.4 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 81 
12.5 SEND button ............................................................................................................................... 81 
12.6 LAST BUTTON MEMORY (Start-up lighting by group) .............................................................. 81 
13 LAN / COM menu ................................................................................................................................ 82 

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13.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 83 
13.2 LAN SETTING ............................................................................................................................. 83 
13.3 Operation mode of LAN communication ..................................................................................... 84 
13.4 COM SETTING ........................................................................................................................... 85 
13.5 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 85 
13.6 SEND button ............................................................................................................................... 85 
14 BACKUP / RESTORE menu ............................................................................................................... 86 
14.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 87 
14.2 BACKUP ...................................................................................................................................... 87 
14.3 RESTORE ................................................................................................................................... 87 
15 OTHERS ............................................................................................................................................. 88 
15.1 WEB menu links .......................................................................................................................... 89 
15.2 POWER ON SETTING STANDBY BUTTON .............................................................................. 89 
15.3 KEY LOCK BUTTON .................................................................................................................. 89 
15.4 AUTO LOCK................................................................................................................................ 89 
15.5 BUZZER ...................................................................................................................................... 89 
15.6 VERSION .................................................................................................................................... 90 
15.7 RELOAD button .......................................................................................................................... 90 
15.8 SEND button ............................................................................................................................... 90 
Product specification ................................................................................................................................ 91 
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 92 
 
  

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1 Included Items

Ensure that all items below are included in the package.

If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK.

One (1) main unit (SWC-2000)

One (1) AC adapter

[Fig. 1.1] Included items

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2 Rack mount kit

We offer rack mount kits for SWC-2000 as optional extra. By using this kit, you can mount one or two

SWC-2000s to an EIA rack.

[Fig. 2.1] RM-SWC2001

[Fig. 2.2] RM-SWC2002

*The actual color of kits is black.

[Table 2.1] Part number of rack mount kit

RM-SWC2001

For one SWC-2000

RM-SWC2002

For two SWC-2000s

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2.1 Rack mount kit for one SWC-2000

Check if all the following items are included.

[Table 2.2] RM-SWC2001

Part number

Included items

RM-SWC2001

・701A05 mounting bracket (1)

・701A06 mounting bracket for one

SWC-2000 (1)

・Screw: Nickel-plated iron M3x6 screws (4)

[Fig. 2.3] RM-SWC2001

701A06

Mounting bracket for one SWC-2000

701A05

Mounting bracket

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2.1.1 Attaching mounting bracket for one SWC-2000

1. Remove the bracket below from the SWC-2000’s bottom.

[Fig. 2.4] Removing bracket

2. Attach the mounting brackets (701A05 and 701A06) with screws to the SWC-2000’s bottom.

The tightening torque is 0.59 N･m (6.1 kgf･cm approx.).

701A05 and 701A06 can be left-right reverse.

[Fig. 2.5] Attaching brackets

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2.2 Rack mount kit for two SWC-2000s

Check if all the following items are included.

[Table 2.3] RM-SWC2002

Part number

Included items

RM-SWC2002

・701A04 rack mounting bracket (1)

・701A05 mounting bracket for double

SWC-2000 (2)

・Screw: Nickel-plated iron M3x6 screws (8)

[Fig. 2.6] For RM-SWC2002

701A04

Mounting bracket

701A05

Mounting bracket

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2.2.1 Attaching mounting bracket for two SWC-2000s

1. Remove the bracket below from SWC-2000’s bottom.

[Fig. 2.7] Removing bracket

2. Attach the mounting bracket (701A04) to the two SWC-2000s’ bottoms with screws to connect them.

Attach the mounting brackets (701A05) to the two SWC-2000’s sides as shown below.

The tightening torque is 0.59 N･m (6.1 kgf･cm approx.).

[Fig. 2.8] Attaching brackets

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3 About SWC-2000

The SWC-2000 is a remote controller that controls Matrix switchers, multiple switchers, and projectors.

The SWC-2000 allows you to power on/off projectors and switch video of matrix switchers remotely. You can

set and operate the SWC-2000 remotely over a WEB browser using a PC.

SWC-2000

LAN cable

Remote operation using

WEB browser

[Fig. 3.1] Remote operation using WEB browser

Electric screen

Versatile controller

Lifting and

lowering General-

purpose controller

Contact

output

Video or audio

signal Monitor

Matrix Switcher

SWC-2000

PC

Projector

HUB

RS-232C

cable

Projector powered ON/OFF

Switching video

Running

commands Switching video or

powering on/off projector

LAN cable DVI cable

LAN cable

Video or audio

Video or audio data

External control

Control command

LAN cable

[Fig. 3.2] System configuration

Tip:

JavaScript is used for SWC-2000’s WEB browser. If setting the SWC-2000 using a WEB browser, make sure

to enable JavaScript of the WEB browser by referring to the HELP of each WEB browser.

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4 Features

■ Control system management

Powers on/off projectors, switches video of matrix switchers, and so on.

■ Remote control using a WEB browser

Switches the SWX-2000’s power on/off and executes control commands.

■ Control output

・Controls external devices via RS-232C and LAN

・Outputs control command

(Controls matrix switchers, multiple switchers, and projectors)

・Supports PJLink

■ Other features

・Powers off using the Standby button

・Key lock

・Backs up and restores all settings

・Rack and tabletop mountable

【See: 2 Rack mount kit】

【See: 7.2 Powering ON/OFF】

【See: 7.8 Key lock】

【See: 9.14 BACKUP / RESTORE menu】

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5 Front and Rear panels

③

①

②④

⑤

⑥⑦⑧⑨

[Fig. 5.1] Panel drawings

[Table 5.1] Part names and descriptions

Number

Part name

Description

①

Control status LED

・COMMAND EXECUTION

Blinks in orange : Control commands are being executed.

Does not light : No commands are executed.

・COMMAND ERROR

Blinks in red : An error occurs while control commands are

sent or received.

Does not light : No error occurs.

【See: 7.6 Control status LED】

②

Power status LED

Lights in green : Powered on.

Lights in orange : Powered off.

③

Standby button

Powers on/off the SWC-2000.

Lights in green : Powered on.

Does not light : Powered off.

【See: 7.2 Powering ON/OFF】

④

Control command

button (1 to 16)

Executes control commands1 to 16.

【See: 9.10 COMMAND LINK menu】

⑤

KEY LOCK button

Locks/releases Standby button and control command buttons.

Lights in green : Being locked.

Does not light : Not locked.

【See: 7.8 Key lock】

⑥

Power connector

For provided AC adapter with screw-type lock.

⑦

Maintenance connector

For maintenance. Do not use.

⑧

RS-232C port

For controlling external devices using commands.

⑨

LAN port

For controlling external devices using commands or WEB

browser.

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