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Quartz Q16/Q32 System Manual
System Controller should be used. The SI-0004 Q-Link Opto-Isolator can be used to eliminate earth
current problems, particularly in OB installations or large buildings, see section 3 for more details.
As part of the fault diagnosis system detectors are provided in the frame and panels to identify loss of
Q-Link to slave devices. This is highlighted by the control system with a LED on the front of the router
or panel processor module ('No QL' LED on previous page). This feature is very useful at installation
as it enables the cable and its terminations to be verified.
Serial Port
The serial port is used to download from WinSetup (master router only) and to connect to automation
computers and other studio equipment.
One serial port is built in as standard to all routers using the FU-0003 processor. A second serial port
can be provided within a router by use of the optional interface modules CI-0001 or CI-0004, refer to
the Router Options manual.
Local Control Panel
This panel is available only on 1U frames, mainly Q16 units. The design of the panel is similar to the
CP-1600A remote panel and can be ordered as CP-1600A-LP.
It can be fitted to the front of the frame. This saves an extra rack unit when a panel is required
adjacent to the rack, perhaps for engineering use and, because it shares the electronics hardware in
the main unit, it is of lower cost than the CP-1600A remote panel.
It has the capability to control all 16 inputs, 16 outputs and four signal levels. It also has a lock
feature to protect established routes. Refer to the Router Control System manual for details of how
to use it.
Serial Digital Video Routing
The Q16 router module provides a 16x16 matrix. The same module is used in the Q32 product but
is fitted with a larger crosspoint and more input and output SIMM's.
These routers are capable of handling signals in the following formats:
143Mb/s
177Mb/s
270Mb/s
360Mb/s
Signal Path
The signal path is differential throughout which optimises waveform symmetry and reduces crosstalk,
so important if transmission down long cables is to be achieved reliably.
18 May 2004
D2 NTSC composite
D2 PAL composite
D1 component
Reserved for possible future 16:9 standard
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