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Quartz Q16/Q32 System Manual
Configuring The Frames
Winsetup and the configuration file largely define how the router frames work within a routing system.
Before using WinSetup some basic hardware parameters must be set up. This section describes how
to do this for all video and audio frames. The next section covers the same processes for the remote
control panels.
Note: The rotary hex and DIP switches are only read at power up or following a RESET. If you make
any changes you must press the RESET button so that the new settings are acted upon.
Frame Mode: Master or Slave
One matrix module in the system must be set as the Master and the others as Slaves. This is very
important, as there will not be proper communications unless this rule is followed. The Master
frame contains the non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) to store the complete matrix route status and the
separate NVRAM in which to store the setup or configuration of the system.
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Serial Port Mode: Diagnostics or Protocol
The computer port can be set to diagnostics mode or protocol mode. Normally the setting is for
diagnostics mode so that the matrix outputs basic error logging information. Use this mode with the
WinSetup 'PC Comms Window' or any dumb terminal. The protocol mode is used if a computer is
being used to download a new system configuration from WinSetup, or if the matrix is to be controlled
from an external computer in a remote switching application.
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Serial Port Baud Rate: Default or User
The baud rate can be set to default (38400 or 9600), or to a user defined baud rate, using WinSetup.
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Force Input: Force input or use battery back settings
The router system normally remembers the crosspoint settings after a power loss. In some situations
it may be preferable to restore the router to a defined input, say bars/tone, after a power loss. This
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The DIP-3 switch is used for this function.
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Set DIP-3 switch UP = Slave
DOWN = Master
Press the RESET button to accept the new setting.
RESET
Set DIP-2 switch UP = Diagnostics mode
DOWN = Protocol mode
Press the RESET button to accept the new setting.
RESET
Set DIP-1 switch UP = Default baud rate
DOWN = User defined baud rate
Press the RESET button to accept the new setting.
RESET
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