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TimeLine Lynx Installation Manual

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Introduction
System Setup Planning
AC Power
System Supervisor Unit
09/08/00
This chapter describes installation and interface procedures for
the Lynx System Supervisor Unit (SSU). It also includes a quick
initialization check, to verify that the SSU is communicating
properly.
As the SSU offers almost no operational features on its own, this
chapter will concentrate on installations utilizing various
TimeLine and other manufacturers equipment.
Part I of this chapter describes SSU installation logistics. Part II
describes SSU installation with TimeLine controllers, Lynx
Modules, and console automation computers. The interface dia-
grams in Part II of this chapter will also help you determine the
appropriate configuration. Part III is an SSU communications
check procedure.
These procedures assume that you know the optimum system con-
figuration for your facility, or that you have studied the applica-
tions chapter of this manual.
Before you install and configure your equipment, there are several
fundamental issues to consider
An AC outlet is required for the SSU. If there is more than one
piece of equipment in the rack, use a surge-protected power
distribution strip, fitted with an adequate extension cable.
Each SSU comes with a 3-wire, IEC power cable. The SSU is
fitted with an internally fused power supply, which operates
without adjustment over a wide range of conditions: 90-265 VAC,
50-60 Hz.
Installation
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  • Page 1 Installation Introduction This chapter describes installation and interface procedures for the Lynx System Supervisor Unit (SSU). It also includes a quick initialization check, to verify that the SSU is communicating properly. As the SSU offers almost no operational features on its own, this chapter will concentrate on installations utilizing various TimeLine and other manufacturers equipment.
  • Page 2 EXT VID light, which will flash. As equipment is connected to the SSU, certain LEDs will turn on to verify communication to that device. For example: If Lynx-2 modules are daisy-chained to the SSU, via their 9-pin RS422 con- nector to TRIB PORT 1, the TRIB PORT LED will illuminate on the front panel.
  • Page 3 Lynx-2 Cabling Use the 9-pin to 9-pin RS422 cable supplied with the SSU, to con- nect the first Lynx-2 Time Code Module to the SSU TRIB PORT 1. Use the short 9-pin to 9-pin RS422 cables, supplied with each Lynx-2 module, to daisy chain the modules together.
  • Page 4 Keyboard/Computer Control Port. Use a 15-pin to 25-pin ‘D’ cable to connect the KCU to the SSU Keyboard/Computer Control Port. Note: If only one TimeLine controller is being used, connect to Keyboard/Control Port 1. Remote Motion Controller Cabling Use a 50-pin ‘D’ to 50-pin ‘D’ cable to connect the RMC to the SSU Logic I/O connector.
  • Page 5 Basic interface requires a minimum of three connections: • Connect a video reference source. • Connect a RS422 communications cable to the Lynx-2 modules. • Connect a Keyboard Serial communication cable from an external TimeLine Controller. Video Reference Source...
  • Page 6 Lynx RS422 Input Connect a 9-pin to 9-pin RS422 cable from the first Lynx module in the Lynx daisy-chain to the SSU TRIB PORT 1 connector. It is important to connect to TRIB PORT 1, since the other Trib Ports do not accept Lynx serial communication.
  • Page 7 This connection provides three time code generator outputs, generator pilot output, pilot input, and an ADR beep output. TimeLine does not make a pre-made cable for these connections, but does provide a connector that can be wired to your requirements.
  • Page 8 Installation Logic I/O Connections This connection provides eight GPI relay outputs, five annunciator outputs, ADR beep outputs, and switch closures and tallies for Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record, Stop, Loop, Rehearse and Edit. This is the connection used for the optional Remote Motion Controller, as well as user definable options.
  • Page 9 This section presents a variety of interface diagrams. Refer to the diagram that most closely represents your system setup and appli- cation. Slight differences in equipment may require small configu- ration modifications. Figure 3-8. SSU to CCU and Lynx System Supervisor Unit 09/08/00...
  • Page 10 Installation Figure 3-9. SSU to KCU and Lynx Figure 3-10. SSU to KCU/CCU, RMC and Lynx System Supervisor Unit 3-10 09/08/00...
  • Page 11 The following is a check list of these procedures to help verify correct installation. Trib Port Verify the RS422 Trib Port 1 communication, with the Lynx-2 Time Code Modules, by performing the following: 1. Press the [SELECT] key so it illuminates.
  • Page 12 Installation System Supervisor Unit 3-12 09/08/00...