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Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards

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Optima SD Instruction Manual

10.

For XNConnect version 2.4.0 and greater – from the Configure menu, select Configure All.
The system automatically reboots all devices.

Or

For XNConnect versions prior to 2.4.0 – from the Configure menu, select Reboot All Devices.

11.

Execute a test switch (see page 31) that includes a signal routed on the new board to ensure the 
system is working correctly.

If the test switch does not execute correctly, contact technical support (see page 34).

Summary of Contents for Optima SD

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual AutoPatch Matrix Switchers Optima SD Distribution Matrix Release 4 21 2009 Firmware v1 4 0...

Page 2: ...whichever is greater Products that are returned and exhibit signs of damage or unauthorized use will be processed under the Non Warranty Repair Policy AMX will continue to provide Warranty Repair Ser...

Page 3: ...LIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE AMX SOFTWARE THIS LIM ITED WARRANTY GIVES LICENSEE SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS Any supplements or updates to the AM...

Page 4: ...s 15 General Hazard Precautions 15 Unpacking 16 Rack Installation System Setup 17 Linking Enclosures 19 Attaching External Controllers 22 Attaching Inputs Outputs 26 Applying Power Startup 29 Executin...

Page 5: ...Discovering a System 55 Opening a Configuration File 56 Navigating the Interface 57 Modifying an xcl Configuration File 58 Loading an xcl Configuration File 62 Device Discovery Support 62 Appendix B...

Page 6: ...ductive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX AutoPatch equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dis...

Page 7: ...echnical support For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AMX Aut...

Page 8: ...d alimentation multiples dans chaque unit soient allum s simultan ment Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX...

Page 9: ...cy Interference Statement 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 reas...

Page 10: ...s of their respective owners Warnings Cautions This manual uses the following conventions and icons to draw attention to actions or conditions that could potentially cause problems with equipment or l...

Page 11: ...Notices 6 Optima SD Instruction Manual...

Page 12: ...odel s you purchased Optima SD Features Super Flat Response 500 MHz 4 3 dB PureSync guarantees the quickest possible rise time of the sync s leading edge eliminating the possibility of video loss at t...

Page 13: ...e BCS serial control protocol REMOTE link port for direct connection with remote panels and SBC control pads Supports third party controllers BCS is sent as ASCII characters through the CONTROL RS 232...

Page 14: ...cle and specifications Input output boards number of connectors will vary depending on the system s configuration Two expansion control slots one may contain an APWeb expansion board if pre ordered Se...

Page 15: ...n the US The fuse is internal and is not field serviceable If you believe the fuse needs to be replaced contact technical support see page 34 Expansion Control Slots Each enclosure has two expansion c...

Page 16: ...d separately on each board and read left to right The numbers are either directly above or below the connector This numbering pattern continues on each board FIG 4 For control purposes signals can onl...

Page 17: ...to modify the system you will not need to use XNConnect A copy of the configuration file is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD that is shipped with each system The configuration software XNConnect is pr...

Page 18: ...b Server TCP IP for control diagnostics and third party access Uses an APWeb expansion board or uses the CONTROL RS 232 port located on the CPU for connecting to an APWeb Server Module Accessed throug...

Page 19: ...Overview General Specifications 14 Optima SD Instruction Manual...

Page 20: ...ipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power General Hazard Precautions These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations Elevated Operating Tempera...

Page 21: ...ox Each box contains the following items Enclosure Standard US power cord if shipped within the US Rack ears with 8 screws Link cable in the first box Other enclosure products as needed The documentat...

Page 22: ...ing the enclosures Power cords 2 Link cable 1 Optional items for rack installation Surge protector highly recommended A laptop computer or PC with a null modem cable for communication with the Optima...

Page 23: ...m attach only the first two source and destination devices see Attaching Inputs Outputs starting on page 26 Do not apply power to the devices until after the Optima SD has power Step 5 4 Optional Esta...

Page 24: ...45 ports labeled ENC LINK on the CPUs the Ethernet traffic between these ports maintains consistent control speed In a two enclosure system like the Optima SD the enclosure with the control panel or...

Page 25: ...es The cable is wired to TIA EIA 568 A on one end and TIA EIA 568 B on the other end Ethernet Connector LEDs The ENC LINK port on the CPU has two LEDs that indicate communication status when the enclo...

Page 26: ...an Optima SD system 1 Insert one end of the crossover cable into the first enclosure s ENC LINK RJ 45 port 2 Insert the other end of the crossover cable into the ENC LINK port on the second enclosure...

Page 27: ...enclosure via the CONTROL RS 232 port and is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD APControl 3 0 has a setup wizard that discovers the system s configuration information APWeb TCP IP The APWeb Server for...

Page 28: ...S commands see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com PC Requirements for APControl 3 0 Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Java Runtime Environment JRE v1 4...

Page 29: ...not already on apply power first to the Optima SD enclosures and then to the source and destination devices see Applying Power Startup on page 29 6 Set up and run the desired method of control AMX co...

Page 30: ...m total including linked panels To establish a REMOTE port connection with an XNNet device 1 Attach one end of the XNNet link cable to the corresponding port on the device see the individual product...

Page 31: ...x When attaching input and output signal cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Optima Connector Guide that shipped with the system The guide shows where to attach each signal cable on the rear o...

Page 32: ...500 MHz video signals on the enclosure with the control panel and two BNC connectors route the Hi Z sync signals on the other enclosure FIG 13 below shows the 5 BNC cable connectors attached for routi...

Page 33: ...connectors and the destinations More than one option can be used in the same system For balanced and unbalanced wiring details see FIG 15 Attaching Wires To attach stereo audio input and output wires...

Page 34: ...power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Power Up Sequence To apply power 1 Attach the first two source and destination devices Do not apply power to the source and destination d...

Page 35: ...ee the APWeb Expansion Board chapter on page 45 HyperTerminal When power is applied to the enclosure HyperTerminal displays a one line splash screen followed by Ready The system is ready to disconnect...

Page 36: ...ed from the following Control panel AMX control device Control software such as APControl 3 0 or APWeb BCS Basic Control Structure commands over an external controller External third party controller...

Page 37: ...ted 5 Press the Take Key Input 1 is disconnected from all of the Output Keys the keys turn blue The test switch below switches Input 2 to Output 1 on VM 0 To execute a test switch using the control pa...

Page 38: ...t correspond to each other For setting information see the table on page 24 When using HyperTerminal command characters are entered and sent to the enclosure s CPU The command characters appear echo i...

Page 39: ...to make sure they are all turned on Isolate source and destination equipment and cable problems by patching around the router using barrel connectors to check the overall signal path Attempt the swit...

Page 40: ...to route horizontal and vertical sync signals in these systems see the Hi Z Sync Input Output Boards chapter on page 37 For information on the stereo audio boards in systems which route stereo audio...

Page 41: ...and output connectors are numbered separately The number of BNC connectors depends on the 500 MHz video I O configuration The example in FIG 20 shows a BNC cable attached to Output 7 on each board to...

Page 42: ...ng matrix Hi Z Sync Input Output Boards Specifications Applies to Hi Z sync boards contained in the Optima SD systems listed above AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specification...

Page 43: ...white BNCs are on the left side of each board and the output connectors black BNCs are on the right side Input and output connectors are numbered separately The number of BNC connectors depends on the...

Page 44: ...hat support audio the stereo audio board is located below the Hi Z sync boards on the second enclosure Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because ea...

Page 45: ...2 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle The input connectors are on the left side of each stereo audio board and the output connectors are on the right side Input and output co...

Page 46: ...G 25 illustrates the options for wiring between the sources and the input connectors and between the output connectors and the destinations More than one of these options can be used in the same syste...

Page 47: ...pted and will be indicated in status results but will not result in an audible difference of more than 10 dBr Adjusting Digital Input Gain If a board supports digital input gain adjustments can be mad...

Page 48: ...nd replace with the decibel level Enter the decibel level as a decimal number to the tenth place without the decimal point e g 5 dB is entered as 50 CL I VA T Example Adjust the input gain of Input 4...

Page 49: ...Stereo Audio Input Output Boards 44 Optima SD Instruction Manual...

Page 50: ...J 45 cable Any PC based Internet browsing software can then access the APWeb server The APWeb server allows remote control and diagnostics of the system It also offers a Telnet service that allows for...

Page 51: ...tatus is 10 Mbps Ethernet Link Indicator On link status is active Power Indicator On system is receiving power Note The two small rectangular LEDs on the RJ 45 connector are not used on this product S...

Page 52: ...N Both computers in the illustration have access to the Optima SD If only one computer will be used the APWeb board can be connected directly to the computer s network card Important AMX AutoPatch sys...

Page 53: ...se an ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip attached to a good ground source Note The APWeb board can be installed in either enclosure and into either of the expansion slots To add an APWeb board...

Page 54: ...r a PC Important AMX AutoPatch systems should only be linked in their own isolated networks To connect the APWeb board to the LAN or PC 1 Complete the installation of the Optima SD enclosure s accordi...

Page 55: ...and password none 4 Click OK APWeb opens 5 For setup and operation details for the APWeb server see the APWeb Instruction Manual Troubleshooting If the Enter Network Password dialog box does not open...

Page 56: ...e PC must be set at baud rate 9600 data bits 8 stop bit 1 parity none and flow control none If the firmware version is compatible Try reestablishing the connection If the problem persists Verify and r...

Page 57: ...on APWeb using the default Network Administrator s user name and password found in the APWeb Instruction Manual Click the Configuration link Verify that Force VM Discovery is turned on If Force VM Di...

Page 58: ...ystem s configuration information which contains routing and control information XNConnect is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD shipped with each system Configuration file modifications include basic t...

Page 59: ...m Requirements Windows 2000 Windows NT or Windows XP Professional 233 MHz processor Minimum of 128 MB of RAM 20 MB of available hard drive space 800x600 screen resolution 1024x768 is recommended Seria...

Page 60: ...nch XNConnect see page 54 4 Open the Communication menu select Serial Port 5 Open the Communication menu again select Change Comm Settings Check the settings for the selected port and adjust if necess...

Page 61: ...ration file or modify your system s configuration from the original specification Make a copy of the xcl file every time it is modified To open an xcl file 1 Launch XNConnect see page 54 2 From the Ge...

Page 62: ...by right clicking a hardware device or virtual matrix icon and selecting an option from the shortcut menu If you have a question regarding an open dialog box press the F1 key for Help Hardware View Th...

Page 63: ...oxes A brief look at the contents in the Help file provides a quick overview of the possible modifications This section provides instructions for three common tasks modifying channel names setting the...

Page 64: ...see the CP 15 Control Panel Instruction Manual available on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Using XNConnect you can customize a password consisting of five digits between 1 and 8 that are enter...

Page 65: ...rix to be routed simultaneously Executing a local preset affects only those inputs and outputs specified not the whole system Local presets are defined using XNConnect and can be executed using a cont...

Page 66: ...s to be included in the preset Note For information on the other buttons and preset modifications press F1 while the Manage Local Presets dialog box is open 10 After all switches for the preset have b...

Page 67: ...strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified 3 Connect the Optima SD enclosure to the PC see page 23 4 In XNConnect open the Communication menu select Serial Port 5 Open...

Page 68: ...verbosity setting and one component setting can be entered in a command The order in which the verbosity and component settings are entered is interchangeable Note In a multi enclosure system the spl...

Page 69: ...t verbosity level for all components v0i0 FIG 34 on page 63 Using BCS to Access System Diagnostic Information Instructions are provided for accessing the lowest level of verbosity for all components a...

Page 70: ...ftware IOS version and the hardware driver appcode version FIG 35 Display for v1i1 verbosity 1 component 1 FIG 36 Display for v3i3 verbosity 3 component 3 scrv1i1 1 Enclosure AutoPatch Optima host sof...

Page 71: ...ity 3 component 4 FIG 38 Display for v3i5 verbosity 3 component 5 scrv3i4 4 Hardware Boards detected io boards count 5 board 1 40d5 board 2 40d5 board 3 40d5 board 4 40fc board 5 4180 scrv3i5 5 VM Con...

Page 72: ...nel trained to handle ESD sensitive parts and assemblies Items Required I O board Phillips 1 screwdriver ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip Configuration Requirements When a board is replaced...

Page 73: ...xpansion plate 2 screws 1 1a 1a 1b 1a Remove the five screws indicated four on top and one on the side 1b Remove the rack ear indicated four screws Stand the enclosure on this side for Steps 2 and 3 S...

Page 74: ...board unit straight out of the enclosure frame 3b Pull up on the CPU board wiggling slightly to loosen it from the board unit Tip the board unit to the left for Step 4 Avoid pins when pulling out and...

Page 75: ...alled in the wrong slot signal routing is affected FIG 43 Remove center slide keys 2 FIG 44 Remove 2 screws board Position with gold card edges at top Spacers Center slide keys Spacers not connected t...

Page 76: ...ll holes next to screw holes will fit over small raised circles on board 1a Insert the new board 1b Replace the two screws indicated Tip the board unit to the left Side slide key 2b 2a 2 2c 2a Replace...

Page 77: ...IG 48 Push CPU board unit into place Dual connector boards require two spacers Tab up 3 3a 3b 3a Insert the left slide key tab up through the spacers adding spacers as needed 3b Insert the right slide...

Page 78: ...board see page 74 FIG 49 Replace 3 screws expansion plate 2 screws FIG 50 Replace 5 screws rack ear 4 screws Expansion plate Screw will fit into one of these 2 holes 5 5a 5b 5a Replace the three scre...

Page 79: ...th an RS 232 null modem cable 2 Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal and set the port settings to baud rate 9600 data bits 8 stop bit 1 parity none and flow control none 3 Plug in t...

Page 80: ...ll The system automatically reboots all devices Or For XNConnect versions prior to 2 4 0 from the Configure menu select Reboot All Devices 11 Execute a test switch see page 31 that includes a signal r...

Page 81: ...Appendix C Replacing I O Boards 76 Optima SD Instruction Manual...

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