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Page 2: ...C100HDS Installation Guide ...

Page 3: ...Digital Broadcast Console Installation Guide Version 1 1 0 82BCBG01B Solid State Logic S V I S I N O O U N D ...

Page 4: ...s reserved under International and Pan American Copyright Conventions C100HD C100HDS C200HD C300HD Blackrock RIO NetBridge Solid State Logic and SSL are trademarks of Solid State Logic All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means whether mechanical or electronic without the written permi...

Page 5: ...Tray option 23 Loudspeaker Shelf option 23 TFT Video Switcher option 23 Phasescope option 23 5 Installation Detail 25 Power Supplies 25 Console Connection 27 Console ID Address 27 Sync Source 29 MADI Link Connections 29 I O MicAmp Card 31 I O Analogue Card 31 I O Digital Card 33 RIO GP I O 35 File Management 37 Talkback and Oscillator 39 Mechanical Meters and Phasescope Wiring 41 User Option Switc...

Page 6: ...ions Specifications and Physical dimensions Pinouts of standard connectors The information provided by this manual is relevant to all of the versions of the C100HDS Those aspects of the C100HDS system which may be subject to specific customisation Master Channel layout and meter panel as examples will be documented in the Custom Specification information for a specific console The Custom Specifica...

Page 7: ...ding that it is installed according to professional practice Installation Instructions Voltage Selection and Fusing All C100HDS systems use auto ranging power supplies These are designed to operate at input voltages in the range 100 to 240VAC 10 so do not require setting to suit the local supply If where fitted it is ever necessary to replace a blown mains fuse then always use the correct rating a...

Page 8: ... Green Green The ratings label which details the console power requirements is located adjacent to the mains inlet connectors on the power input panel beneath the rear of the console Mains Isolation and Over Current Protection An external disconnect device switch is required for this equipment which must be installed according to current wiring regulations A detachable power cord if fitted to this...

Page 9: ...ause 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 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union The symbol shown here which is on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be di...

Page 10: ...de on site commissioning by an SSL engineer This is usually expected to take from 2 to 4 days depending on system size configuration and options Large systems or consoles split for shipment may require an additional 1 2 days of commissioning time You will be contacted by your local SSL office or agent shortly before delivery to arrange a commissioning date Training Three days of standard operator ...

Page 11: ...ackrock and RIO All audio processing functions are provided by a separate 2U rack mounted computer unit referred to as the Blackrock The system s DSP resource Madi interfacing and file handling is all contained within the Blackrock unit Connections are made to the rear of the rack Systems may be specified to have processor redundancy for on air or critical operations These systems will feature a s...

Page 12: ...stallation Guide Page 8 Connector panels Connector panel Mains Panel Master Section 9 16 17 24 25 32 1 8 Power Supplies Top Trim access Connector Panels and Power Supplies Refer to page 46 for console dimensions ...

Page 13: ...nector panels are orientated so that cables will exit downwards at the rear of the desk It is not possible to route cables through the console legs The mains input connectors are located on a separate panel This panel is normally positioned in the bay to the left of the Centre Section Service Access Access to all electronic assemblies within the frame is from either the front or above the console ...

Page 14: ...Page 10 Blackrock Processor Chassis side view Showing Clearances RIO Chassis side view Showing Clearances Dimensions in mm 429 2U 7U 85 344 Clearance for cabling Clearance for air vent 270 Removable Front Panel Front I O Card 100 ...

Page 15: ...ers is recommended See Appendix A for equipment specifications The console power rating label will be located between the two mains input connectors beneath the rear of the console Computer for File Management and Software Updates It will be necessary to have access to a computer with an Ethernet interface to be able to update the Blackrock s system software and also to archive or backup operator ...

Page 16: ...PFL layer reset o ride enable ON PAN ATT O O REMOTE M PROTECT S CLR MODE AFL PFL layer reset o ride enable ON PAN ATT O O REMOTE M PROTECT S CLR MODE AFL PFL layer reset o ride enable ON PAN ATT O O REMOTE M PROTECT S CLR MODE AFL PFL layer reset o ride enable ON PAN ATT O O REMOTE M PROTECT S CLR MODE AFL PFL layer reset o ride enable ON PAN ATT O O REMOTE M PROTECT S CLR MODE AFL PFL layer reset...

Page 17: ... channels in the console As a minimum it is only necessary to have one Master Channel tile fitted to a console as this can be used to access any DSP channel specified although for convenience and additional flexibility Channel Master tiles can be fitted to any bay Fitting a Master Channel to either side of the Centre section will allow full channel control to be retained even if one of the two con...

Page 18: ... 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 C100HDS Installation Guide Page 14 Rear View Mezzanine cards Network switch CPU and DSP Motherboard Sync In TCP IP Network SSL Network SSL Network USB Serial Port XGA Madi x 4 USB 1 2 Blackrock Processor Front Blackrock Processor Rear DAW ...

Page 19: ...e management XGA Standard analogue video output combined with above can be used for direct connection of an analogue XGA monitor to facilitate file management and backup functions Serial Port RS232 D9 female for serial connection to Probel routers to facilitate router name transfer CPU and DSP This single PCie card performs all the system DSP and processing functions It can be specified as one of ...

Page 20: ...6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 11 IN 12 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 11 IN 12 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 11 IN 12 9 16 1 8 25 32 17 24 9 16 1 8 25 32 17 24 AES EBU IN AES EBU OUT A1 A1 ANALOGUE IN ANALOGUE OUT...

Page 21: ...output connector is included which provides a feed of the system s Wordclock reference I O Daughter Cards Below the interface card are five available slots into which a range of input output cards can be fitted Cards are available with the following functions 24 channel analogue I O 64 channel digital I O with either fibre or copper connection and 12 channel microphone input Cards can be fitted in...

Page 22: ...U IN 9 16 1 8 25 32 17 24 AES EBU OUT 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 11 IN 12 A1 A1 ANALOGUE IN 1 24 ANALOGUE OUT 1 24 Analogue I O Card Digital I O Card Mic Input Card ...

Page 23: ... be supplied as cost options Refer to page 54 for the DL pinout RIO Digital I O Card The digital I O card is available in two versions 110Ω and 75Ω Both types provide 64 channels 32 AES EBU pairs of digital input and output The 110Ω card provides balanced output signals whereas the 75Ω card is unbalanced for correct matching to coaxial cables Sample rate conversion is available on every input so t...

Page 24: ...C100HDS Installation Guide Page 20 MORSE Router MORSE 3U Stagebox ...

Page 25: ... I O signal is then able to be allocated to any Blackrock processor connected to the router If however resource sharing is not a requirement stageboxes can be directly connected to the processor Each stagebox can each can be fitted with up to 56 channels of I O Plug in modules are available for Microphone level input line level analogue I O AES MADI and SDI A 2nd redundant power supply can be fitt...

Page 26: ... D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Location of Console Bellypanel Connectors Connections to Blackrock Processor 1 2 USB out 1 USB in 1 2 USB out 2 Net 5 D1 Spare D2 Spare D3 Spare TB out X1 Spare Unused Console ID Digital Meters In Analogue Meters In ...

Page 27: ...to any of the channel bay TFT screens so that it can then be switched to display the signal from an external XGA 1024x768 video input The switchover may be effected either by a GPI closure triggered from a free button or by one of the unused latching switches located on the meter panel see page 43 Because it is necessary to install additional hardware within the console frame when adding this opti...

Page 28: ...Page 24 C100HDS Installation Guide Console Mains Inlet Panel Blackrock Power Supplies ...

Page 29: ...djustment The mains rating label is located adjacent to the earth bolt on the power inlet panel b Connect both the Blackrock s IEC mains leads to appropriate mains supplies Refer to the notes above for suitable supply provision Console Address It is only necessary to refer to the console address switch setting if more than one C100HDS console is being connected to the same Ethernet network The add...

Page 30: ...nt Blackrock Blackrock Rear Panel Facility s TCP IP Network SSL Network TCP IP Network Console Connector Panel 1 2 3 4 2 x Console Network cables 2 x 0 5m Network cable XGA SSL TCP IP USB NET 1 NET 2 SYNC USB 1 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 XGA SSL TCP IP USB NET 1 NET 2 SYNC USB 1 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 Console Connector Panel Facility s TCP IP Network Ethernet Hub Switch 1m Network cable ...

Page 31: ... a suitable PC If using a direct connection then a network cable of the crossover type will be necessary If the connection is via a standard network switch or hub then standard pin pin cables can be used Refer to page 37 for further details of configuring the PC for file transfer Systems with Redundant Blackrock a Connect the two off 0 5m network cables supplied to both the master and redundant Bl...

Page 32: ...e 28 C100HDS Installation Guide XGA SSL TCP IP USB NET 1 NET 2 SYNC USB 1 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 Sync Input connector Blackrock Rear Panel RIO MADI Ports ETHERNET SYNC POWER DATA RUNNING LOCKED 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 33: ...ese will require matching singlemode connectors and cable assemblies Singlemode cable is suitable for distances of up to 2km The first MADI connection between the Blackrock and any RIO will provide 62 channels of bi directional audio two channels are used to transfer sync and status information Subsequent connections added to the same RIO will extend the capacity by 64 channels for each lead A max...

Page 34: ...2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 11 IN 12 A1 A1 ANALOGUE IN 1 24 ANALOGUE OUT 1 24 Micamp Input Card Analogue I O Card Mic Input Connectors XLR 3 female Analogue Input Connector DL96 female Analogue Output Connector DL96 female ...

Page 35: ...anced input and output These circuits are accessed via Canon DL 96 way female connectors mating connectors are available to order Refer to Appendix C for the connector pinouts The default line up level for analogue I O is 0dBFS 18dBu This level may be globally altered and can range from 9dBu to 24dBu The value can be adjusted from a setup screen to match the standard operating level for the facili...

Page 36: ... 32 C100HDS Installation Guide 9 16 1 8 25 32 17 24 AES EBU IN 9 16 1 8 25 32 17 24 AES EBU OUT Digital I O Card AES EBU Output Connectors 25 pin D type female AES EBU Input Connectors 25 pin D type female ...

Page 37: ...version of the Digital I O card is externally identical to the 110Ω version apart from its designation number The Impedance of each input and output circuit however is now 75Ω and unbalanced for correct matching to installations using co axial cabling A separate BNC interface panel is available as a cost option This panel is 2U high and is fitted with 64 chassis mounted BNC plugs 32 input and 32 o...

Page 38: ...Page 34 C100HDS Installation Guide GP I O RIO Interface Card OUT 13 24 OUT 1 12 IN 1 12 IN 13 24 SYNC GPI Input Connectors 25 way D type Male GPI Output Connectors 25 way D type Female ...

Page 39: ... can be either latching or momentary this is individually assigned in software using the touch screen When set to momentary the input signal trigger duration must be greater than 50mS When used for discrete track arming with associated tally the tally must return to the same number input as the arming output signal ie the tally for GPI Out 1 will be on GPI In 1 The switch closure is by DIL relay C...

Page 40: ...k TCP IP Network Internal Network External Network NetBridge Installation File Management and Terminal Access Network File Management and Terminal Access Direct TCP IP Network Firewall Crossover or SSL Service Internet C100HDS Console Blackrock Processor ...

Page 41: ...ress of the Blackrock motherboard s TCP port it will be convenient to have access to a VGA monitor and USB keyboard these should be connected to the Blackrock motherboard s VGA and USB ports Once booted the motherboard will be running a Linux graphical desktop Present on the desktop will be an application called Terminal Run the application and type the command my_blackrock followed by the Return ...

Page 42: ...ge 38 C100HDS Installation Guide GAIN COMPRESSION Internal Mic Analogue I O card C100HDS Console Centre Section Master tile Talkback System Console Connector Panel Talkback Output RIO Rack Talkback Output ...

Page 43: ...ector in the RIO The circuit chosen can then be assigned as the talkback source via the console s routing system Oscillator Connections The C100HDS features an inbuilt software oscillator This signal can be assigned to any output without additional cabling Alternatively an external oscillator either analogue or digital mono or stereo may be used In this instance one or two circuits should be alloc...

Page 44: ... Meter Panel Meter Input Connectors 2 3 5 7 10 20 1 0 1 2 3 VU VU 2 3 5 7 10 20 1 0 1 2 3 VU VU LEFT RIGHT Solid State Logic S O U N D V I S I O N PSU 1 PSU 2 Phasescope Digital Inputs female Phasescope and VU Analogue Input male Space for phasescope ...

Page 45: ...d output interface cards can be fitted Cards are available in different combinations of analogue and digital I O It is therefore important to discuss individual requirements with SSL s Project Engineering Department prior to order some combinations of I O may not be able to be accommodated due to limited connector availability The inputs to the meters are accessed via two 25 pin D type connectors ...

Page 46: ...lation Guide 2 3 5 7 10 20 1 0 1 2 3 VU VU 2 3 5 7 10 20 1 0 1 2 3 VU VU LEFT RIGHT Solid State Logic S O U N D V I S I O N PSU 1 PSU 2 Macro switches momentary Macro hardwire switches latching User Definable Macro Switches ...

Page 47: ...nterface card The lower four positions are fitted with physically latching switches This enables them to be used for internal switching functions such as external TFT input switching see page 23 It is possible to engrave custom labels for user option switches contact SSL s Project Engineering Department for details It is the responsibility of the facility to ensure that all cabling required to ena...

Page 48: ...th redundant links Blackrock with Single RIO Blackrock with dual RIO Redundant Blackrock Redundant Blackrock with Dual RIO 254 channels or 126 channels with redundant links 126 channels or 62 channels with redundant link 126 channels or 62 channels with redundant link ...

Page 49: ...h RIO pictured If the Blackrock is fitted with a single Mezzanine card only two MADI ports will be available to connect to each RIO Redundant Blackrock Processor For mission critical reliability a second Blackrock processor can be used as a redundant spare and connected to a single RIO if that is all the audio I O that is required This will allow the console to continue in the unlikely event that ...

Page 50: ...State Logic Title Client Sheet Revision Drawn by Date 12 02 09 GC Footprint C100HDS 32 Channels Standard Configuration Proposal 0 3 482 723 618 1503 1431 36 36 216 540 1006 1 8 9 16 25 32 17 24 Master Section 926 285 Console Footprint Drawing ...

Page 51: ... 26 kg Additional leg 6 5 kg Heat Dissipation 32 channels 400 W Approximately 8 fader bay add subtract 80 W Approximately Voltage Range 100 240 V 10 AC only Current 32ch max over voltage range 3 2 1 3 A 48ch max over voltage range 5 1 1 9 A Power Factor 0 95 Approximately Fusing No user accessible fuses Noise Fanless Connectors Power in Main Backup IEC 3 pin male 10A Network control 1 5 RJ45 100 b...

Page 52: ...Voltage Range 100 240 V 10 AC only Current Maximum over voltage range 2 1 0 9 A Maximum Power Factor 0 95 Approximately Fusing Thermal current trip No fuses Noise Front 50 NR Two PSUs operating Rear 55 NR Two PSUs operating Connectors Power in 1 and 2 IEC male Network TCP IP RJ45 100 baseT Sync in BNC 75Ω Madi 1 4 5 8 Duplex LC fibre multimode Video out HD15 female Blackrock processors must be sup...

Page 53: ...digital card 350 W Typical Voltage Range 100 240 V 10 AC only Current Maximum over voltage range 5 6 2 3 A Power Factor 0 95 Approximately Fusing Thermal current trip No fuses Noise Front 45 55 NR Variable speed fans Rear 45 60 NR Connectors Power in 1 and 2 IEC male Network RJ45 100 baseT unused Sync out BNC 75Ω Wordclock Madi 1 4 Duplex LC fibre multimode GPI Input 25 way D type male GPI Output ...

Page 54: ...ical Plug Socket Connectors Viewed From Wiring Side Plug Socket 1 2 3 1 2 3 X XL LR R 3 3 P Piin n Dimensions 19 x 60mm approx Cable Dia 8 12mm typical Pinout for balanced audio Pin 1 Screen Ground Pin 2 Hot ve Pin 3 Cold ve H Ho oo od d P Pllu ug g Connectors Viewed From Wiring Side A B C D E F G H J K L M N P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S So oc ck ke et t D DL L 9 96 6 P Piin n Dimensions 29...

Page 55: ...put And Left VU PPM meter 2 15 Circuit 2 input Input 2 3 Circuit 2 input And Right VU PPM meter 16 4 Circuit 3 input Right meter Input 3 17 Circuit 3 input 5 18 Circuit 4 input Input 4 6 Circuit 4 input 19 7 Circuit 5 input Input 5 20 Circuit 5 input 8 21 Circuit 6 input Input 6 9 Circuit 6 input 22 10 Circuit 7 input Input 7 23 Circuit 7 input 11 24 Circuit 8 input Input 8 12 Circuit 8 input 25 1...

Page 56: ...t 1 2 6 Circuit 4 input 19 n c 7 Circuit 5 input AES EBU in 7 8 20 Circuit 5 input 8 n c 21 Circuit 6 input AES EBU in 5 6 9 Circuit 6 input 22 n c 10 Circuit 7 input AES EBU in 3 4 23 Circuit 7 input 11 n c 24 Circuit 8 input AES EBU in 1 2 12 Circuit 8 input 25 n c 13 n c Phase Scope Diagnostics and Control Location Connector panel Connector Type 9 way D type female Pin Notes MSD600 Notes RTW108...

Page 57: ... 9A 22 Input 9B 10 Input 10A 23 Input 10B 11 Input 11A 24 Input 11B 12 Input 12A 25 Input 12B 13 0V GPI Outputs 1 12 13 24 Location RIO Interface card Connector Type 25 way D type female Pin Description Notes 1 Output 1A 14 Output 1B 2 Output 2A 15 Output 2B 3 Output 3A 16 Output 3B 4 Output 4A 17 Output 4B 5 Output 5A 18 Output 5B 6 Output 6A 19 Output 6B 7 Output 7A 20 Output 7B 8 Output 8A 21 O...

Page 58: ...3 C3 4 A4 B4 C4 5 A5 B5 C5 6 A6 B6 C6 7 A7 B7 C7 8 A8 B8 C8 9 D1 E1 F1 10 D2 E2 F2 11 D3 E3 G1 12 D4 E4 G2 13 D5 E5 G7 14 D6 E6 G8 15 D7 E7 F7 16 D8 E8 F8 17 L1 K1 J1 18 L2 K2 J2 19 L3 K3 H1 20 L4 K4 H2 21 L5 K5 H7 22 L6 K6 H8 23 L7 K7 J7 24 L8 K8 J8 C100HDS Installation Guide Page 54 Analogue I O Card 944 A1 A1 ANALOGUE IN 1 24 ANALOGUE OUT 1 24 ...

Page 59: ...3 15 10 12 14 16 17 19 21 23 18 20 22 24 25 27 29 31 26 28 30 32 OUT AES EBU In 1 8 9 16 17 24 25 32 Location 942 DIO Connector Type 25 way D type female Cct Hot Cold Screen Notes 1 24 12 25 Pin 13 unused 2 10 23 11 3 21 9 22 4 7 20 8 5 18 6 19 6 4 17 5 7 15 3 16 8 1 14 2 AES EBU Out 1 8 9 16 17 24 25 32 Location 942 DIO Connector Type 25 way D type female Cct Hot Cold Screen Notes 1 24 12 25 Pin ...

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Page 61: ... to the circuit 0V rather than the chassis In these cases it may be advantageous to disconnect the screen at this connection Note however that this practice will degrade the EMC performance Connecting to Unbalanced Equipment Connecting to unbalanced equipment can be much more problematic It is quite likely that induced RF earth currents will become referenced to the audio 0V which will give rise t...

Page 62: ...C100HDS Installation Guide Page 58 1 inch 25 4mm exactly 1m 3 3 roughly 1 mile 1 600m roughly 1Kg 2 2 Pounds roughly ...

Page 63: ...Relative Humidity Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 5 to 90 Max wet bulb 29 Deg C non condensing Vibration Operating 0 2 G 3 100Hz Non operating power off 0 4 G 3 100Hz Shock Operating 2 G 10mSec Max Non operating 10 G 10mSec Max Altitude Operating 0 to 3000 m Above sea level Non operating 0 to 12000 m Appendix E Environmental Specification ...

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