Quartz Q16/Q32 System Manual
18 May 2004
Issue 5.00
Page 27
The system is configured before shipment to make it work in the unique way required by each
customer. This configuration is generated by the WinSetup program and downloaded to the
master
router, where it is stored in non-volatile memory (NVRAM).
Finally, the control system maintains its status in a battery-backed memory so that when the unit is
powered down the router remembers its current settings and on powering up again it switches the unit
to those settings. The non-volatile RAM that stores this information is fitted inside the Master unit of
the system (see below).
There are a number of switches provided which are used to configure the system to suit your own
requirements. They are briefly described below, but for more details and a procedure for how to set
them up you should refer to the Installation Section
.
Embedded Control: FU-0003
All routers use a standard processor module called the FU-0003. The FU-0003 is capable of acting
as a Q-Link master and running a routing system up to approximately 128x128 single level with 10-15
devices on the Q-Link. For systems above this size it is recommended that the SC-1000 be used.
System Controller: SC-1000
The SC-1000 acts as the system controller in larger systems and supports multiple Q-Links and serial
ports. It has many advantages over the FU-0003 in larger systems such as:
•
Larger database support.
•
Faster boot-up time on large systems.
•
No disruption as panels are added and removed on large systems.
•
Supports multiple Q-Links and Serial ports.
•
Dual redundant controller option
•
Reduced down-time during re-configuration
Firmware Versions
When the FU-0003 processor is used in a router it is fitted with firmware, typically labelled
PC215 V5.00
The
V5
.xx is the major firmware version, and all devices on one Q-Link must have the same major
firmware version. The Vx
.00
is the minor firmware version and is used to indicate small
improvements and bug fixes.
Address Switches
The two rotary
hex
switches in each frame determine its unique
address
in the system. This ensures
that all devices have a different code allowing communications down the coaxial
Q-link
to distinguish
different units.
1
2
3
4
RESET
0
8
4
C
Address Switches :
These switches set the high (upper four bits) and low (lower four
bits) of the 8 bit Q-Link address. Routers normally have the high switch set to zero
giving routers an address range of 0x00 to 0x0f.
0
8
4
C
High
Low
Router
Processor
The reset switch must be pressed after changing the address switch.
DIP Switches
There are four DIP switches at the front of the matrix modules. They operate in the same way for
video and audio matrix modules. The DIP functions are :
