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EQT-1616-3G-C-C

EQT 12G/3G/HD Router

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Figure 4-5 : Powering the GPI Opto-Isolators from an External Power Supply

Another option is to power the GPI pin with a signal source as it can be seen in Figure 4-6.

Figure 4-6 : Powering the GPI Opto-Isolators from an External Signal

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Page 1: ... 2021 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the EQT 1616 3G Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the EQT 1616 3G All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written per...

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Page 3: ...rd grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufa...

Page 4: ...ly to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U S A NOTE FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL 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 ...

Page 5: ...warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features installation and operation of this product in this manual no warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in ...

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Page 7: ...PUTS 11 3 4 REFERENCE TIMING 11 3 5 CONTROL 11 3 6 PHYSICAL 12 3 7 ELECTRICAL 12 4 OPERATION 13 4 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 13 4 1 1 Front View 13 4 1 2 Rear View 14 4 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 14 4 2 1 Setting the IP Address 14 4 2 2 Accessing the Configuration and Monitoring Menu 16 4 2 3 Configuration and Monitoring Menu 17 4 2 4 Configuring Network Settings 17 4 2 5 SNMP Setup 17 4 2 6 Engineering Debug ...

Page 8: ... 2 Control Port 32 6 3 3 Serial 32 6 3 4 Genlock Control 32 6 3 5 Temperature 32 6 3 6 PSU 32 6 3 7 System Control 33 6 4 PRODUCT FEATURES 33 6 4 1 Product License 33 6 4 2 Feature Supported 33 6 5 CONFIGURATION 34 6 5 1 Output Video 34 6 5 2 Gearbox Selection 35 6 5 3 Clean Switch Individual Channel 35 6 5 4 Timing Plane 35 6 6 SIGNAL STATUS 36 6 6 1 Device Info 37 6 6 2 MADI Status 37 6 7 ROUTES...

Page 9: ... Control 47 7 3 PRODUCT FEATURES 48 7 3 1 Product License 48 7 3 2 Feature Supported 48 7 4 CONFIGURATION 49 7 4 1 Output Video 50 7 4 2 Gearbox Selection 50 7 4 3 Clean Switch Individual Channel 50 7 4 4 Timing Plane 51 7 5 SIGNAL STATUS 52 7 5 1 Device Info 53 7 5 2 MADI Status 53 7 6 ROUTES 54 7 6 1 Crosspoint Setup 54 7 7 INPUT MONITOR 55 7 7 1 Quad Link Inputs 55 7 7 2 Individual 56 7 8 GPIO ...

Page 10: ...l Power Supply 22 Figure 4 6 Powering the GPI Opto Isolators from an External Signal 22 Figure 5 1 Gearbox Diagram 28 Figure 6 1 WebEASY Upgrade Button on Top Menu Bar 29 Figure 6 2 WebEASY Firmware Upgrade Menu 30 Figure 6 3 WebEASY System 31 Figure 6 4 WebEASY Product Features 33 Figure 6 5 WebEASY Configuration 34 Figure 6 6 WebEASY Signal Status 36 Figure 6 7 WebEASY Routes Part 1 38 Figure 6 ...

Page 11: ...ng the Pane 76 Figure 9 4 MAGNUM Devices Page 77 Figure 9 5 MAGNUM Add Dialog 78 Figure 9 6 MAGNUM Edit Option 79 Figure 9 7 MAGNUM Edit Device Dialog 80 Figure 9 8 MAGNUM Verification 81 Figure 9 9 MAGNUM Complete Configuration 82 Figure 9 10 MAGNUM Reports Page 82 Figure 9 11 MAGNUM Virtual Ports Source 83 Figure 9 12 MAGNUM Virtual Ports Destinations 84 Figure 9 13 MAGNUM Virtual Advanced Route...

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Page 13: ...ting four quad link 3G SDI deterministically routed or 16 single link 12G SDI clean and quiet switching paths MADI is another software enabled feature key which activates two auxiliary I O ports dedicated to 64 channels of MADI audio allowing them to be shuffled into the 16 output video bus as embedded audio The EQT 1616 3G C can be controlled by Evertz customizable front panel CP2402E by Ethernet...

Page 14: ...ch key enable per port Multiple control options Front Panel CP2402E Remote Control Panel through serial RS232 RS422 Quatz and Third Party Protocols Ethernet Ports GPIO ports Locally hosted web page for monitoring control and configuration Full VistaLINK PRO Command Control SNMP Main and redundant power supplies with separate AC connections Units can be genlocked therefore SMPTE VBI or clean and qu...

Page 15: ...ust also be checked 2 2 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION 2 2 1 Router Frames All units are designed for mounting in standard 19 equipment racks The depth of the frame is 345mm In addition allowance must be made to accommodate the various cables and connectors that are to be installed at the rear of the frame 2 2 2 Remote Panels Ethernet remote panels are designed to fit into standard 19 equipment racks and c...

Page 16: ...wing pin out as shown in Table 2 2 RS422 9 WAY FEMALE D TYPE PIN SIGNAL 1 NA 2 Tx 3 Rx 4 NA 5 GND 6 NA 7 Tx 8 Rx 9 NA Table 2 2 RS 422 Pin Out 2 3 3 Ethernet Connections There are two RJ 45 network connectors on the rear panel The RJ 45 connectors are Ethernet ports used for monitoring and control of the system See Section 4 4 1 for information on connecting to an Ethernet network See section 4 2 ...

Page 17: ...een White X 7 N A White Brown White Brown Not used required 8 N A Brown or Brown White Brown or Brown White Not used required Table 2 3 Standard RJ 45 Wiring Color Codes Some cabling information for this wiring guide Only two pairs of wires are used in the 8 pin RJ 45 connector to carry Ethernet signals Even though pins 4 5 7 and 8 are not used it is mandatory they be present in the cable 10Base T...

Page 18: ...o 8 pin Phoenix connectors on the EQT s rear Each connector has programmable General Purpose Inputs GPI and Programmable General Outputs GPO as shown in Table 2 4 and Table 2 6 The GPIs are Opto isolated inputs that can be powered from an external source or from the frame as depicted in Figure 2 2 The GPOs are relay contacts that are normally closed when the power to the router is off as detailed ...

Page 19: ...tput 1 Normally Closed Contact 3 GPO2 C General Purpose Output 2 Common Contact 4 GPO2 NC General Purpose Output 2 Normally Closed Contact 5 GPO3 C General Purpose Output 3 Common Contact 6 GPO3 NC General Purpose Output 3 Normally Closed Contact 7 GPO4 C General Purpose Output 4 Common Contact 8 GPO4 NC General Purpose Output 4 Normally Closed Contact Table 2 6 GPO Connector Pin out ...

Page 20: ...lean and quiet switching on all 16 outputs with a feature key installed In order to activate this functionality the router requires to receive bi level reference NTSC or PAL Also the signal sources need to be of the same standard and frequency These sources must lock to the same reference and be timed to within 1 2 line with respect to the reference as well NOTE There are two reference connectors ...

Page 21: ...to the power entry module on the rear panel The power cord should be a minimum 18 AWG wire size type SVT marked VW 1 maximum 2 5 meters in length CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EARTHING OF THE EARTH PIN OF THE MAINS PLUGS MUST BE MAINTAINED The power entry modules contain a standard IEC power inlet connector and an EMI line filter A separate fuse holder is located inside the power su...

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Page 23: ...dent 3 3 VIDEO OUTPUTS Signals Supported SMPTE 292M SMPTE424M SMPTE 2082 Signal Level 800mVp p Impedance 75Ω terminating Performance Submodule dependent 3 4 REFERENCE TIMING Switching Reference Analog 525 625 bi level looping Connector DIN 1 0 2 3 Signal Level 1Vp p 3dB Impedance 75Ω Switching Line Line 7 HD 3G 12G 3 5 CONTROL Serial RS422 232 1x DB 9 Female Ethernet 10 100Base T 2x RJ 45 Protocol...

Page 24: ...ht 1 75 44 5mm 1RU Width 19 483mm 19 Rack Mount Depth FP 14 25 362mm over hinges and connectors Weight 3 4kg 7 5Lbs Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C Cooling Fan cooled left to right 3 7 ELECTRICAL Input Voltage Auto ranging 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Input Power 130W 1R ...

Page 25: ...osspoint to maintain clean switching on the switch line The major components of the EQT router are shown below in Figure 4 1 PROCESSING CORE CLEAN SWITCH LICENSE GENLOCK CONTROL INTERFACES 1 16 VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO REF 64 CHANNELS OF MADI AUDIO AUX B AUX A ETHERNET SERIAL GPIO VIDEO OUTPUTS MADI LICENSE 16 CHANNELS OF EMBEDDED AUDIO PER OUTPUT VIDEO TOTAL OF 256 CHANNELS 16 CHANNELS OF EMBEDDED AUDI...

Page 26: ...address of the components via Ethernet For the EQT 1 Telnet to port 23 of the EQT IP address 2 Log in using login password combination customer customer 3 Once the configuration menu is displayed select the Network Setup menu 4 Follow the on screen instructions to set the IP address subnet mask gateway and broadcast address 5 Make sure to select the option to Save and Exit when changes are complet...

Page 27: ...ure to select the option to Save and Exit when changes are complete 7 Wait 30 seconds for changes to be applied 8 Reboot the EQT for changes to take effect For the Control Panel 1 Connect a DB 9 cable to the SERIAL port on the rear of the router 2 Set connection parameters as follows Speed 115200 Data 8 bit Parity None Stop Bits 1 bit Flow Control None 3 Once the configuration menu is displayed se...

Page 28: ...ngs using the telnet serial menu All menu items can be accessed using the number listed beside the menu item Once in a menu use the numbers beside the items to set the value Follow the on screen instructions to set the value of the parameter and then save and exit the configuration When all desired changes have been made exit the Telnet session by hitting CTRL or closing the Telnet session window ...

Page 29: ...e IP address of the device Eth0 2 Netmask Sets the subnet mask of the device 3 Gateway Sets the gateway of the device 4 Broadcast Sets the broadcast address of the device NOTE The router must be rebooted in order for network changes to take effect 4 2 5 SNMP Setup The SNMP Setup menus are used to configure parameters associated with the SNMP communications of the device The following chart provide...

Page 30: ...itoring of both inputs and outputs It is also incorporates comprehensive system monitoring including data rates and interior temperatures Monitored data is available through VistaLINK SNMP for facility wide monitoring systems System status may also be monitored remotely by a network based remote connection over TCP IP or a direct serial connection to a PC User configurable GPIO are also provided f...

Page 31: ...e can be changed to normally open see details in the Web page Section 6 8 or VistaLINK Section 7 8 The GPI s are used to activate video bus crosspoints and can be configured to operate in two modes Low and High level Low level activation is when a ground level on the input triggers the GPI function when the opto isolator is normally powered High level activation is used to trigger the GPI function...

Page 32: ...PIs simply by connecting the GPI input pins to ground see Figure 4 4 This can be done with a button switch relay or an open collector transistor Warning Do NOT connect one frame s 5V VINT to another frame s 5V VINT FUNCTION GPI4 GPI3 GPI2 GPI1 Source 1 0 0 0 0 Source 2 0 0 0 1 Source 3 0 0 1 0 Source 4 0 0 1 1 Source 5 0 1 0 0 Source 6 0 1 0 1 Source 7 0 1 1 0 Source 8 0 1 1 1 Source 9 1 0 0 0 Sou...

Page 33: ...ter Page 21 Figure 4 4 Powering the GPI Opto Isolators from the Router Alternatively an external voltage source may be applied as shown in Figure 4 5 The VEXT voltage must be greater than the voltage supplied to the GPI by at least 5V ...

Page 34: ...Page 22 Figure 4 5 Powering the GPI Opto Isolators from an External Power Supply Another option is to power the GPI pin with a signal source as it can be seen in Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 Powering the GPI Opto Isolators from an External Signal ...

Page 35: ...e Selected i e in case PSU Fault is attributed to GPO1 then once the fault is present GPO1 will be triggered from 0 to 1 Encoded Function The four GPOs can be encoded as a single integer value identifying the associated source of the destination set in the Web page or VistaLINK These bits of integer value are identified as a source A GPO value of 0000 Binary GPO1 as the LSB equated to source 1 and...

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Page 37: ...ed In order to activate this functionality the router requires to receive bi level reference NTSC or PAL Also the signal sources need to be of the same standard and frequency These sources must lock to the same reference and be timed to within 1 2 line with respect to the reference as well The EQT must be rebooted after enabling or disabling in order for changes to take effect The Clean Switch fea...

Page 38: ...nation 13 Therefore only 1 12 input and output ports can pass through single link 12G SDI AudioA1 AudioA2 AudioA3 AudioA4 AudioA5 AudioA6 AudioA7 AudioA8 AudioA9 AudioA10 AudioA11 AudioA12 AudioA13 AudioA14 AudioA15 AudioA16 Video1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Video2 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Video3 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Video4 49 50 51 52 ...

Page 39: ...xample of Gearbox2 enabled In this case a single link 12G SDI signal source connected to input port 4 is converted into quad link 3G SDI signals and routed to destination 5 5 8 output ports At the same time quad link 3G SDI signals connected to 5 8 input ports source 5 are converted into a single link 12G SDI and routed to output port 9 The blue arrows represent the possible ports that can pass th...

Page 40: ...4 MADI The EQT FK MADI feature key activates 64 channels of MADI audio The two auxiliary IO ports AUX A and AUX B are located on the device s rear The EQT must be rebooted after enabling or disabling any of the features previously mentioned in order for changes to take effect ...

Page 41: ...T 1616 3G C Using a standard web browser on the same network as the EQT Mozilla Firefox is strongly recommended browse to the IP address of the EQT You will be prompted to enter a username and password use the login password combination root evertz After logging in click on Upgrade button which is located at the top of the page as seen in Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 WebEASY Upgrade Button on Top Menu Ba...

Page 42: ... Upgrade Menu After pressing the Upgrade button the file will be uploaded and the EQT will be upgraded Once completed a message indicating that the upgrade has completed will be displayed in the progress bar The EQT will then automatically reboot itself to apply the upgrade ...

Page 43: ...EQT 1616 3G C C EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 31 6 3 SYSTEM Figure 6 3 WebEASY System ...

Page 44: ...on 4 4 2 NOTE The device must be rebooted in order for changes to take effect 6 3 4 Genlock Control Genlock Status This parameter displays the status of Genlock whether it is Locked or Unlocked Genlock Present This parameter displays whether the Reference is detected by the device which could be Present or Not Present Genlock Standard This parameter displays the detected Reference standard whether...

Page 45: ...his button allows the user to select and upload a product license file Product Serial Number This parameter displays the serial number of the device Product MAC Address This parameter displays the MAC address of the device 6 4 2 Feature Supported Feature Name This parameter displays the name of the selected feature if installed Feature Supported This parameter displays whether the selected feature...

Page 46: ...ed to enable disable the clean switching functionality of the device Clean Switch Audio This field is used to select the clean switching audio functionality of the device whether it is Follow Video for embedded audio channels to be routed along with its respective video or Break Away to route 320 audio channels independently of the video route ...

Page 47: ...ut and output ports to quad link Quad 3 This parameter is used to enable disable 9 12 input and output ports to quad link Quad 4 This parameter is used to enable disable 13 16 input and output ports to quad link NOTE At least one of Gearboxes must be disabled to pass through a single link 12G SDI signal 6 5 3 Clean Switch Individual Channel Clean Switch Channel This field is used to enable disable...

Page 48: ...EQT 1616 3G C C EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 36 6 6 SIGNAL STATUS Figure 6 6 WebEASY Signal Status ...

Page 49: ...rameter detects displays the input signal source Rx Presence This parameter detects whether the signal source is present green or absent red Tx Data Rate This parameter detects displays the output signal Tx Presence This parameter detects whether the output signal is present green or absent red 6 6 2 MADI Status MADI Presence This parameter detects whether the MADI audio is present green or absent...

Page 50: ...t Source 1 to all outputs This button sets input channel 1 to all destinations 6 7 2 Route Grid This table sets displays routes in each source destination channels 1 16 6 7 3 To Perform Import This button allows the user to over write the current route table by importing a file containing another route table Export This button allows the user to export the current route table and convert into a fi...

Page 51: ...WebEASY Routes Part 2 6 7 4 Route Directed This section shows the signal direction between source and destination In addition a route can be set by dragging a source button to a destination In case any destination button is selected a un route can be applied ...

Page 52: ...e 6 9 WebEASY Routes Part 3 6 7 5 Route Tiled This section is used to set a route and highlight all destinations routed to a source NOTE ALL sources destinations selected in Grid Directed and Tiled section takes effect only after Take button is pressed ...

Page 53: ...G HD Router Page 41 6 8 GPIO Figure 6 10 WebEASY GPIO 6 8 1 GPI Enable This field is used to enable disable the GPI port Orientation This field is used to set the GPI orientation whether it is Normally Opened or Normally Closed ...

Page 54: ... the encoded source detailed in Section 4 4 3 6 8 2 GPO Enable This field is used to enable disable the GPO port Orientation This field is used to set the GPO orientation whether it is Normally Opened or Normally Closed Encoded This field is used to select whether the GPO is to be encoded to work individually set as Individual or collectively set as Encoded In case Individual GPO is selected GPO E...

Page 55: ...the temperature traps for the fault presence of Crosspoint sensor whether the fault is present green or absent red Temperature Zynq Sensor This field sets displays the temperature traps for the fault presence of Zynq sensor whether the fault is present green or absent red 6 9 2 PSU Right This field sets displays the right power supply trap for the fault presence whether it is on green or off red L...

Page 56: ...trap for fault presence whether the audio is present green or absent red NOTE Fault Presence colour change can be seen by the user when Refresh or Auto Refresh is pressed 6 10 TRAP CONFIGURATION Figure 6 12 WebEASY Trap Configuration 6 10 1 SNMP Trap Destinations TRAP Destinations 1 8 This field is used to enable disable and set display the Destination IP Address for all traps NOTE The device must...

Page 57: ... configure each module separately Finally VistaLINK enables the user to configure devices in the network from a central station and receive feedback that the configuration has been applied There are three components of SNMP 1 An SNMP manager also known as a Network Management System NMS is a computer running special software that communicates with the devices in the network Evertz VistaLINK Pro Ma...

Page 58: ...em 7 2 1 Product Product Name This parameter displays the name of the device Serial Number This parameter displays the serial number of the device Revision This parameter displays the revision of the firmware Build This parameter displays the firmware version uploaded to the device ...

Page 59: ...or Unlocked Genlock Present This parameter displays whether the Reference is detected by the device which could be Present or Not Present Genlock Standard This parameter displays the detected Reference standard whether it is NTSC or PAL 7 2 5 Temperature Temperature Sensor 1 4 This parameter displays the temperature status of sensor 1 4 whether it is green normal yellow warning or red critical Tem...

Page 60: ...nd upload a product license file Product Serial Number This parameter displays the serial number of the device Product MAC Address This parameter displays the MAC address of the device 7 3 2 Feature Supported Feature Name This parameter displays the name of the selected feature if installed Feature Supported This parameter displays whether the selected feature is supported and enabled ...

Page 61: ...EQT 1616 3G C C EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 49 7 4 CONFIGURATION Figure 7 3 VistaLINK Configuration ...

Page 62: ...o Signal Action must be set to Take in order for the routes done in Route section 7 4 8 to take effect 7 4 2 Gearbox Selection See details in 5 1 2 Quad 1 This parameter is used to enable disable 1 4 input and output ports to quad link Quad 2 This parameter is used to enable disable 5 8 input and output ports to quad link Quad 3 This parameter is used to enable disable 9 12 input and output ports ...

Page 63: ... EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 51 7 4 4 Timing Plane Switching Offset This parameter is used to set display whether Timing Plane is Automatic or Manual NOTE The device must be rebooted in order for changes to take effect ...

Page 64: ...EQT 1616 3G C C EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 52 7 5 SIGNAL STATUS Figure 7 4 VistaLINK Signal Status ...

Page 65: ...rameter detects displays the input signal source Rx Presence This parameter detects whether the signal source is present green or absent red Tx Data Rate This parameter detects displays the output signal Tx Presence This parameter detects whether the output signal is present green or absent red 7 5 2 MADI Status MADI Presence This parameter detects whether the MADI audio is present green or absent...

Page 66: ...7 6 1 Crosspoint Setup Set 1 to 1 Routes This button routes 1 to 1 i e SRC 1 to DST 1 SRC 2 to DST 2 etc Set Source 1 to all outputs This button sets input source channel 1 to all destinations Source This section sets displays the source routed for each destination output channel 1 16 ...

Page 67: ...7 1 Quad Link Inputs Quad link This parameter displays which input quad link from Gearbox feature is enabled groups of 4 Image This parameter detects displays the signal standard of the input quad link group Image Division This parameter detects displays the image division of the input quad link group ...

Page 68: ...ard This parameter detects displays the stream standard in each input channel 7 8 GPIO Figure 7 7 VistaLINK GPIO 7 8 1 GPI Enable This field is used to enable disable the GPI port Orientation This field is used to set the GPI orientation whether it is Normally Opened or Normally Closed Encoded This field is used to select whether the GPI connector in the EQT s rear is to be encoded to work individ...

Page 69: ... enable disable the GPO port Orientation This field is used to set the GPO orientation whether it is Normally Opened or Normally Closed Encoded This field is used to select whether the GPO is to be encoded to work individually set as Individual or collectively set as Encoded In case Individual GPO is selected GPO Enable This field is used to enable disable the set of GPOs GPO Function This field i...

Page 70: ...e of sensor 1 4 whether the fault is present green or absent red Temperature Crosspoint Sensor This field sets displays the temperature traps for the fault presence of Crosspoint sensor whether the fault is present green or absent red Temperature Zynq Sensor This field sets displays the temperature traps for the fault presence of Zynq sensor whether the fault is present green or absent red ...

Page 71: ...or the fault presence whether it is on green or off red 7 9 3 Channel Video Loss This field sets displays the video loss trap for fault presence whether video in each channel is present green or absent red 7 9 4 MADI MADI Loss This field sets displays the MADI trap for fault presence whether the audio is present green or absent red NOTE Fault Presence colour change can be seen by the user when Ref...

Page 72: ...ONFIG Figure 7 9 VistaLINK Trap Config 7 10 1 SNMP Trap Destinations TRAP Destinations 1 8 This field is used to enable disable and set display the Destination IP Address for all traps NOTE The device must be rebooted in order for the changes to take effect ...

Page 73: ...EQT 1616 3G C C EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 61 7 11 MANAGE ROUTES Figure 7 10 VistaLINK Manage Routes Part 1 ...

Page 74: ...11 VistaLINK Manage Routes Part 2 This section shows the path to display the Manage Routes table through VistaLINK as well as it displays possibilities of individual sources destinations routes NOTE After every route press Apply for the changes take effect ...

Page 75: ...ersion has the SC 500E as the only system inside the Routing System Controller box NOTE Configuration of the EQT requires a specific version of WinSetup WinSetup is supplied with a comprehensive help system that can be accessed by pressing F1 from any screen The help system can also be entered from the Help Index menu The following notes are a very brief guide to getting started with WinSetup The ...

Page 76: ...EQT 1616 3G C can have two separate levels for Audio and Video since the used can route shuffle both independent Do not tick the Complex box at this stage Figure 8 2 WinSetup System Levels Editor 2 Frames Enter the frames dialog and use the New button Select the appropriate router from the list available In order to control 16 Video channels and 320 Audio channels separately select EQT SV 16x16 Au...

Page 77: ...on Port Setup 3 Sources Enter the sources dialog and use the add button to fill the number of sources and name of the sources Also select the desired Levels since there are Video and Audio levels Each level will display the maximum sources set in the Frame Edit dialog The names can be edited later when a few panels are configured and working properly ...

Page 78: ... and use the add button to fill the number of destinations to create and the name of the destinations Also select the desired Levels since there are Video and Audio levels Each level will display the maximum sources set in the Frame Edit dialog The names can be edited later when a few panels are configured and working properly ...

Page 79: ...y part number Select the part number that matches the part number on the panel s serial number label Ignore the A E designation as the connection method for the panel that will be defined in the panel configuration dialog Once a part number is selected a new dialog box will appear displaying a graphic of the panel Figure 8 6 shows the button display for the CP 2402E front control panel ...

Page 80: ...trol how the panel will function at power up In this example the panel will always control DST 1 to start with Now add any further panels that the system will need NOTE The checkbox for Use Ethernet must be checked to control the panel over the Ethernet network NOTE For versions that are equipped with a local control panel an Ethernet panel configuration must be defined using the type CP 2402E 6 D...

Page 81: ...t will be connected to the EQT Enter the Edit Frame dialog and select the Port Setup section Figure 8 7 WinSetup Port Setup 8 1 1 Control Panel Ethernet Interface The control panel Ethernet port is a single interface that is defined to allow all properly equipped control panels to connect to the EQT via Ethernet The interface is designed as a UDP interface using the Router Link protocol The port i...

Page 82: ...Ethernet There are options for protocols depending on the user requirements Quartz protocol is designed for Evert z control devices however for Third Party Controls there are other protocols such as Probel SW P 02 one level control Probel SW P 08 and GVG SMS7000 control of two levels An example of a properly configured Ethernet port for external control is shown in Figure 8 9 NOTE Quartz Probel SW...

Page 83: ...rface The Serial Interface is selected to provide access to the EQT through a physical cable plugged into the SERIAL port on device s rear There are two serial standards RS232 and RS422 detailed in 2 3 2 section since there are differences in the pin out configuration Both uses the Quartz protocol to communicate to the EQT ...

Page 84: ...EQT 1616 3G C C EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 72 Figure 8 10 WinSeup Ethernet Port Settings Serial ...

Page 85: ...ations Then select the suitable option Use Serial Communications or Use Ethernet Communications In case Use Serial Communications is selected set the appropriate Port as well as Baud Rate Parity Data and Stop bits In case Use Ethernet Communications is selected include the EQT IP Address and TCP port NOTE The setup information such as Baud Rate Parity Data and Stop bits Serial and Port Ethernet mu...

Page 86: ...mmunications Window c Use Quartz Protocol commands for Video and Audio routes COMMANDS DESCRIPTION SV DEST SRC Single video route MV INITIAL_DEST FINAL_DEST SRC Multiple video routes SA DEST SRC Single audio route MA INITIAL_DEST FINAL_DEST SRC Multiple audio routes NOTE Make sure to save the configuration before closing the WinSetup ...

Page 87: ... s devices The server can control the 16 video channels and 320 audio channels of the EQT device according to the below configuration instructions Figure 9 1 MAGNUM Login Screen 1 Using a web browser navigate to the cluster IP address of the MAGNUM server 2 Log in using the appropriate login and password The factory default is admin admin as shown in Figure 9 1 ...

Page 88: ...Screen 3 Switch to Client Host by clicking SDVN at the top left of the page and then selecting CH Figure 9 2 Figure 9 3 MAGNUM Expanding the Pane 4 If navigation pane is collapsed click the icon at the top left of the page to expand the pane as highlighted in Figure 9 3 ...

Page 89: ...EQT 1616 3G C C EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 77 Figure 9 4 MAGNUM Devices Page 5 Navigate to the Devices page and click Add in order to select the proper device Figure 9 4 ...

Page 90: ...Device dialog is opened enter the long name and short name for the router Also enter the IP addresses of the device along with a TCP Quartz port that has been defined in the WinSetup configuration see Figure 9 5 for details 8 Click Add and then click Done NOTE Do not use the default port 2500 as it will disrupt WinSetup communications ...

Page 91: ...EQT 1616 3G C C EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 79 Figure 9 6 MAGNUM Edit Option 9 Click the icon indicated in Figure 9 6 to edit and include the device s information for proper control ...

Page 92: ...elect the type component 3RD PARTY ROUTER to control video and or 3RD PARTY AUDIO to control audio Enter the name and the quantity of inputs and outputs Also select the level of each component see Figure 9 7 for details Click Add after configuring each component Once both control levels are included click Done ...

Page 93: ...EQT 1616 3G C C EQT 12G 3G HD Router Page 81 Figure 9 8 MAGNUM Verification 11 Click Upload Required 12 Click Commit Changes as highlighted in Figure 9 8 ...

Page 94: ...nfiguration 13 Once the server update is complete click Done see Figure 9 9 Figure 9 10 MAGNUM Reports Page 14 Navigate to the Reports page Confirm that the router as well as the video and audio levels are present and connected in the Devices tab as highlighted in Figure 9 10 ...

Page 95: ...els A1 A16 in order to reproduce the number of existing audio channels total of 320 channels see Table 5 1 for details of audio channels per video Assign a video source for each virtual input port except MADI ports Also assign an audio source for each audio level see details in Figure 9 11 NOTE MADI virtual ports do not require a video source ONLY audio levels In order to assign 64 audio channels ...

Page 96: ...ber of existing audio channels total of 320 channels see Table 5 1 for details of audio channels per video Assign a video destination for each virtual output port except MADI ports Also assign an audio destination for each audio level see details in Figure 9 12 NOTE MADI virtual ports do not require a video destination ONLY audio levels In order to assign 64 audio channels it is necessary to add f...

Page 97: ... 9 13 Monitor the destination to confirm that the take has occurred NOTE In case the sources and destinations were not proper assigned as depicted in Figure 9 11 and Figure 9 12 changing the sources in the Advanced Routes page will NOT be possible NOTE If the EQT sources and destinations do not appear on the Advanced Routes page check to ensure you are on the Virtual tab vs Physical and that you a...

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Page 99: ...igital video systems that describes the sudden deterioration of picture quality when due to excessive bit errors often caused by excessive cable lengths The digital signal will be perfect even though one of its signal parameters is approaching or passing the specified limits At a given moment however the parameter will reach a point where the data can no longer be interpreted correctly and the pic...

Page 100: ...atrix values and filter characteristics for Y B Y R Y and RGB component digital television signals NTSC The National Television Standards Committee established the television and video standard in use in the United States Canada Japan and several other countries NTSC video consists of 525 horizontal lines at a field rate of approximately 60 fields per second Note two fields is equal to one complet...

Page 101: ...ls with an active picture of 1080 lines x 1920 pixels SMPTE 276M The SMPTE standard for transmission of AES EBU digital audio signals over coaxial cable SMPTE 292M The SMPTE standard for high definition serial digital component interfaces SMPTE 296M The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for high definition component video signals with an active picture of 720 lines x 1280 pixels SM...

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