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Overview
With the configuration mentioned before, several routing
switchers, each of which can handle a different signal
format, can be configurated within a single chassis
enclosure.
The crosspoint size for each signal format is as shown
below:
Control System of the IXS-6600/6700
Integrated Routing System
In the IXS-6600/6700 Integrated Routing System, a
remote control panel (routing switcher control unit)
controls the signal switching in accordance with the
settings of a terminal emulator on a PC. A supplied BZR-
21 Routing Switcher Remote Control Software (GUI
software) can control basic crosspoint switching on a PC.
There are four types of control available for you to control
the routing system: S-BUS protocol, which is used through
the BNC-type REMOTE 1 connectors; RS-422A protocol,
which is used through the D-sub 9-pin REMOTE 2
connectors; RS-232C protocol, which is used through the
D-sub 9-pin REMOTE 3 connector; and Ethernet protocol,
which is used through the NETWORK connectors.
Simultaneous use of four protocols is also possible.
Control using S-BUS protocol
S-BUS is a protocol developed by Sony for control of a
digital routing switcher system. This protocol enables
communication between multiple routing switchers and
remote control panels (routing switcher control units)
using one coaxial cable. A combined total of 254 routing
switchers, remote control panels and equivalent devices
can be controlled using S-BUS protocol.
The IXS-6600/6700 has the capability to convert RS-422A
commands to S-BUS commands, enabling S-BUS control
through the D-sub 9-pin REMOTE 2 connector.
Control using RS-422A protocol
The IXS-6600/6700 has the capability to convert RS-422A
commands to S-BUS commands, enabling S-BUS control
from the D-sub 9-pin REMOTE 2 connector. The mode
that controls signals in their original form using RS-422A
commands is known as Direct mode, and the mode that
converts RS-422A commands to S-BUS commands is
known as S-BUS Convert mode. S-BUS convert mode can
control up to 1024 lines, eight levels, however the response
speed is slower than in Direct mode. Also, the items that
can be controlled in S-BUS Convert mode are limited to
those that can be controlled in Direct mode.
When S-BUS remote is set to the primary station, the mode
is fixed to S-BUS Convert mode. When set to the
secondary station, it is fixed to Direct mode.
Simultaneous control of multiple signals with the
level setting
To simultaneously handle several types of signals, each
type of signal requires a different routing switcher. These
are known as levels. For example, a VTR requires video,
audio, time code, and remote control signals for recording.
To switch these signals, these signals require video, audio,
time code, and remote routing switchers respectively. You
can set a maximum of sixteen levels and different input
signal numbers on each level in order to simultaneously
control these levels.
Functions of the IXS-6600/6700
Integrated Routing System
The IXS-6600/6700 Integrated Routing System is
equipped with the following functions:
Designated input and output line protect function
This function prohibits switching of protected output
signals from other remote control panels (routing switcher
control units) (protect function) and prohibits switching
from other control panels by hiding the input signals from
all control panels (secret function).
Crosspoint disable function
For every output signal, you can limit the input signals
available for selection so that any particular input signals
can be output to the specified output lines.
Password function
You can enter a password to prevent unauthorized users
from accessing the system.
Name setting function
You can set names for each input and output connector in
order to distinguish among the connected signals.
Two methods are available for setting the names; either
enter the device name and number (i.e. name of the VTR,
camera, etc.), for example VTR 1, or a description using up
to 16 characters. You can display the name on the optional
BKS-R1617/R1618/R3216/R3219/R3220 control units.
Virtual mapping function
You can set crosspoints on a virtual matrix.
Free assignment function
You can assign a different connector number to a
connector name on each level.
Signal format
Matrix size
SDI router section
64 × 68 (of which, 16 × 17 for
HD SDI)
Digital audio router section 64 × 68
RS-422A router section
28 ports