Harris ADC 100, User Manual

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Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide
6 Introduction
◆ Traffic interface
◆ Redundant device and database server (cloning)
◆ Redundant Device Server switch box
◆ ID/Title Mismatch software
◆ Air Protect
◆ Compilation
◆ Auto-record
◆ GMT
◆ Customization of other features
What is the ADC Device Server?
The device server is the heart of the automation system. The device server controls devices
through RS-422 connections and General Purpose Interface (GPI). The device server
communicates with remote clients through a Local Area Network (LAN) connection,
Physically, the ADC Device Server is either a 20-slot or 10-slot, rack mount PC. The device
server is installed with ADC Device Server software (which is different than what is installed
at the client computers). The server contains four-port serial boards (where the devices
connect), GPI boards, timecode reader board, reference video board and a network board. A
20-slot server installed with four-port serial boards can control a maximum of 64 devices and
provide 16 channels simultaneously. If more capacity is needed, additional device servers can
be added to the system.
The ADC Device Server is configured remotely from any client on the Harris automation
system containing the Remote Configuration Tool. The Configuration Tool contains common
Windows usability features, such as drag and drop and a point-and-click graphical interface.
The system is highly flexible and can be configured for most broadcast operations and
equipment. The ADC Device Server controls most types and models of broadcast devices,
including cart machines, video disk servers, external VTRs, still stores, character generators,
routers, switchers, distributors and master control switchers. The ADC Device Server can also
incorporate existing broadcast applications into the Harris system.
One of the ADC Device Server’s major strengths is its powerful software. The software
interfaces with and controls the broadcast devices (instead of hardware interface boxes). The
software can be easily modified to incorporate new models or types of devices.