Chapter 8: ChannelPort module hardware reference
For information on configuring GPIO triggers using SystemManager, refer to “Configuring ChannelPort
GPIO triggers” in the
Harmonic SystemManager User Guide
.
For information on configuring the serial connections for use with automation or an EAS, see "Configuring
a Spectrum X or ChannelPort Channel" in the
Harmonic SystemManager User Guide
.
Serial control connections for a MediaPort 7000 and a
ChannelPort
The MediaPort 7000 and the ChannelPort modules include an RJ-45 port for RS-422 serial control
connections with an automation system.
NOTE:
Because manufacturer specifications for cables, connectors and adapters
can change, always consult with your control system vendor first for the most current
information on interface equipment and peripherals.
NOTE:
Depending on the MediaPort, there can be between one and six serial control
ports, each of which controls an independent DVB/ASI output. You are not required to use
all available ports.
On both the MediaPort 7000 and the ChannelPort, the left-most RJ-45 connector is wired for two
channels (Ch 0 and Ch 1). Harmonic supplies an RJ-45/ DB-9 splitter cable, which provides the Channel
0 on one DB-9 and the Channel 1 signals on the other.
Pinout assignments for the RS-422 port on the MediaPort 7000 and the ChannelPort modules is shown in
the following diagram. The connector type is RJ-45 (female)
Figure 8-6: MediaPort 7000/ChannelPort RS-422 Port Pinout
Pin
Signal
1
RX+ (Ch 0)
2
RX- (Ch 0)
3
TX+ (Ch 0)
4
RX+ (Ch 1)
5
RX- (Ch 1)
6
TX- (Ch 0)
7
TX+ (Ch 1)
8
RX- (Ch 1)
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