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Publication: 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B
November, 2010
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PERC2000
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www.pesa.com
Phone: 256.726.9200

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  • Page 1 UIDE PERC2000 YSTEM ONTROLLER ARDWARE AND OFTWARE NSTALLATION AND PERATION www.pesa.com Publication: 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B Phone: 256.726.9200 November, 2010...
  • Page 2 We want you to know that if you ever have a concern or problem with a PESA product, we have a team of engineers, technicians and customer service professionals available 24/7/365 to help resolve the issue.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..........................5-2 ETWORK DDRESSING ....................5-2 HANGING NITIAL ETWORK ARAMETERS ..................5-3 ETWORKED YSTEM ONTROLLER IP A PERC2000 S ......... 5-5 HANGING THE DDRESS OF A YSTEM ONTROLLER ODULE ) P2K S ................... 5-7 EDUNDANT YSTEM ONTROLLERS Proprietary Information of PESA...
  • Page 4 Reentries Configuration Screen......................8-35 8.9.8 Tie-lines Configuration Screen ......................8-37 8.9.9 Source-Destination (Dest) Blocks Configuration Screen ................ 8-39 8.9.10 Salvo Groups Configuration Screen....................... 8-40 8.9.11 Level Include Lists Configuration Screen....................8-43 8.9.12 Data Key Lists Configuration Screen..................... 8-45 Proprietary Information of PESA...
  • Page 5 ..........................5-3 IGURE CREEN 5-2 S ..................5-4 IGURE YSTEM ONTROLLERS ONFIGURATION CREEN 5-3 “IP C ” U ..........5-6 IGURE ONFIG TILITY OMMAND OCATION AND ELECT EVICE INDOW 5-4 IP A ........................5-7 IGURE DDRESS NTRY Proprietary Information of PESA...
  • Page 6 8-42 S ....................8-41 IGURE ALVO ROUP ONFIGURATION IELDS 8-43 R ......................8-42 IGURE IGHT OUSE LICK UNCTIONS 8-44 L ..................8-43 IGURE EVEL NCLUDE ISTS ONFIGURATION CREEN 8-45 L ......................8-44 IGURE EVEL NCLUDE NTRY Proprietary Information of PESA...
  • Page 7 ......................... 8-77 IGURE LASH TILITY CREEN IST OF ABLES 2-1 PERC2000 S ........................2-4 ABLE YSTEM PTIONS 3-1 PESA CPU L ........................3-4 ABLE ROTOCOLS 3-2 RS-232 S ......................3-5 ABLE ERIAL 3-3 E LED I ......................... 3-8 ABLE THERNET...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 About This Manual

    1.2.2 N Notes are for information purposes only. However, they may contain invaluable information important to the correct installation, operation, and/or maintenance of the equipment. Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 9: End User Commercial License Agreement

    IMITED ARRANTY PESA warrants that for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of acquisition, the Software, if operated as directed, will substantially achieve the functionality described in the Documentation. PESA does not warrant, however, that your use of the Software will be uninterrupted or that the operation of the Software will be error-free or secure.

  • Page 10: Scope Of Grant

    • remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Software. ITLE Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in the Software shall remain in PESA and/or its suppliers. The Software is protected by the copyright laws and treaties. Title and related rights in the content accessed through the Software is the property of the applicable content owner and may be protected by applicable law.

  • Page 11: Miscellaneous

    This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 - Introduction

    The hardware (circuit card) portion of the PERC2000 system, Figure 2-1, can interface with system components over either an Ethernet connection or the PESA proprietary PRC bus. It uses the PRC bus to communicate bi-directionally with a Cheetah Matrix Frame Controller or other PESA routers that use the PRC control bus as an interface protocol;...

  • Page 13: Controller System Communication Protocols

    Several smaller PESA router models such as the Cougar 3 and Jaguar 3, as well as the PERC1000 Frame Controller, used in the DRS audio router, communicate with PERC2000 over a standard 10/100 Ethernet connection.

  • Page 14: Perc2000 Installation Options

    For those facilities, PESA offers the PERC2K-S and PERC2K-D controllers, both contained in a 1RU rack frame with built-in power supply. Each frame supports up to two controller cards and two power supply modules for full system redundancy.

  • Page 15: Figure 2-3 Typical Video Router Frame Installation

    Controller circuit cards installed in a 1RU rack chassis with two PERC2K-D power supply modules installed. Controller connections are made through connectors on the rear panel of the chassis. Figure 2-3 Typical Video Router Frame Installation Figure 2-4 Stand-Alone Chassis Installation Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 16: Features

    November 2010 EATURES PESA offers a large variety of remote control panels for use with the system controller; plus a selection of protocol converters that allow PESA routing products to be controlled by virtually any third party control system. Our ClikControl application offers TCP/IP control software that allows virtually any PESA router installation to be controlled from anywhere in the world over the internet.

  • Page 17: Operational Environment

    User Guide – PERC2000 System Controller Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 • Full on-line diagnostics • Matrix breakup/segmentation PERATIONAL NVIRONMENT Temperature ..................0-40°C Operational Humidity ..........0-90% Non-Condensing Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 - Installation

    AMAGE NSPECTION Immediately upon receipt, all shipping containers should be inspected for damage caused in transit. If any damage is noted, save all packing material and contact both PESA and the carrier as soon as possible. NPACKING This equipment contains static sensitive devices. A grounded wrist strap and mat should be used when handling the P2K System Controller.

  • Page 19: Figure 3-1 Stand-Alone Chassis Front View

    ATRIX WITCHER PESA’s Cheetah Series Video Matrix Switcher frames provide slots for up to two P2K controller cards. When installed in a Cheetah router, communication with the Matrix Frame Controller is made through internal connections within the frame. All outboard equipment, such as a DRS audio router, that you wish to control with the installed PERC2000 is interconnected through rear panel connectors of the router chassis.

  • Page 20: Figure 3-3 Typical Video Router Installation

    Retain this documentation in a safe place in the event that service to the router should ever be needed. PESA also recommends that you label each cable to identify its source or destination.

  • Page 21: Perc2000 External I/O Connections

    P2K with external devices through a user-selectable choice of PESA CPU Link protocols, at a selectable baud rate of either 9600 or 38400. Each port may also be assigned as RS-232 or RS-422 compatible through a GUI set-up screen.

  • Page 22: Figure 3-6 Rs-232 Cpu Link (Null Modem ) Cable

    Using the RS-422 serial bus configuration allows for longer cable runs, up to 4000 feet in length. You may obtain serial bus cables from PESA or fabricate your own, using the connector pin diagram shown by Figure 3-5 and pin-out diagram provided by Figure 3-8.

  • Page 23: Com 3/Prc Bus (Index 2)

    (COMM 3) connector is also active, if you wish to use it. Note that the 5-pin connector scheme is a legacy from previous PESA controller systems. When using the DB9 RS-422 serial bus connector, you may obtain cables from PESA or fabricate your own, using the connector pin diagram shown by Figure 3-9 and pin-out diagram provided by Figure 3-10.

  • Page 24: Figure 3-10 Rs-422 Serial Cable For Prc Bus

    PRC Protocol. Either connector may be used for frame-to- frame interface communications. Contact locations are illustrated in Figure 3-11. The PRC Loop may be connected to PESA PRC compliant routers with a cable assembly constructed as shown in Figure 3-12.

  • Page 25: Network Connectors (Index 3)

    Green LED Yellow LED FIGURE 3-13 - ETHERNET CONNECTOR TABLE 3-3 - ETHERNET LED INDICATORS ON = Ethernet LINK established 100M ON = The Ethernet connection speed is 100Mb/s OFF = The Ethernet connection speed is 10Mb/s Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 26: Pin-Out Diagram

    3-contact connectors (PESA Part No. 81-9029-0780-0) and shielded, twisted-pair audio cable (PESA Part No. 81-9028-0043-2, Belden 8451, or equivalent) as shown in Figures 3-14 and 3- 15. The connector body has an integral strain relief, which requires the use of a nylon cable tie included with the connector.

  • Page 27: Figure 3-15 Rs-485 Serial Cable Wiring For Rcp Bus

    Figures 3-16 and 3-17. The mating 3-pin connector body (PESA Part Number 81-9029-0780-0) has an integral strain relief, which requires the use of a nylon cable tie included with the connector. If this cable tie is not available, PESA Part No.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Installing Perc2000 Software

    The PC must have a CD-ROM drive for installation of the P2K GUI, and must have wired or wireless access to the facility’s local area network (LAN) to connect with PESA devices communicating over the network. A mouse with scroll-wheel is recommended for precise control of device parameter values using slider controls, and a monitor size of 19 inches or larger is also recommended.
  • Page 29 CD and double click the PERC2000Vx.xInstall.exe file. The banner shown above should be displayed on the desktop. Click Next to begin installation. 4. Read the license agreement and click Next to continue, as shown below. Proprietary Information of PESA 4-12...
  • Page 30 6. By default auto-install creates desktop shortcuts for the PERC2000 application, as shown in the following example screen. If for some reason you do not want the shortcuts created, click the “No” radio button. Click Next to continue installation. Proprietary Information of PESA 4-13...
  • Page 31 Click Next to continue the installation process. 8. During installation, an indicator bar tracks progress of software load. Upon completion of installation, an “Installation Complete” prompt is displayed. An example of each screen is shown below. Proprietary Information of PESA 4-14...
  • Page 32 User Guide – PERC2000 System Controller Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 9. Click Finish to exit the installation process; and, if you chose to do so, place a shortcut icon to launch PERC2000 from the desktop. Proprietary Information of PESA 4-15...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Initial System Operation

    IP address of the PC. When the P2K software application is started, it immediately begins searching the network for all PESA products intended to communicate with it that might be connected to the net – including the system controller card. In order for the P2K application to communicate with PESA equipment, the network interface device used through the host PC must be actively connected to the subnet containing the equipment.

  • Page 34: Network Addressing

    The fourth octet is by default entered as 255 to allow discovery of all possible PESA devices within the subnet. When you have the network parameters properly configured, click the OK button to select the new configuration and exit the dialog box, or click Cancel to exit the box without making changes.

  • Page 35: Networked Host Pc And System Controller

    The main screen, as shown by Figure 5-1, is displayed. When the software is started, it immediately begins the discovery process to locate PESA controller devices on the network. Discovered devices are listed by category under the Maintenance/Diagnostics Menu entry as shown by Figure 5-2.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-2 System Controllers Configuration Screen

    PERC2000 controllers discovered on the network, identified by the base IP address of the controller device(s). In most installations, there is only one controller for the entire PESA routing system, therefore there will only be one entry under the System Controllers menu. If for some...

  • Page 37: Changing The Base Ip Address Of Aperc2000 System Controller Module

    Launch the P2K GUI application from the desktop icon or browse to the PERC2000.exe file and double click to open the application. • Click on the Help menu in the Windows™ menu bar and select the IP Config Utility option from the menu as shown in Figure 5-3. Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 38: Figure 5-3 "Ip Config" Utility Command Location And Select Device Window

    Save Changes button to write the new data to the controllers. If you simply click OK without first saving the changes, the data you entered will not be written to the controllers and will be lost. Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 39: Dual (Redundant ) P2K System Controllers

    November 2010 • If you wish to change the address of other PESA systems on the network, click the Select New Device button to return to the Select Device box and select the address you wish to change from the list.

  • Page 40: Chapter 6 - P2K Hardware Description

    Install one end of a jumper shunt to J15 pin 1 and leave the other end open. This jumper is not connected to any other pin during normal P2K operation – but should be readily available for use if ever directed by PESA Customer Service. •...
  • Page 41 Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 Pin 6 Pin 1 TWO JUMPER SHUNTS (PESA PART NUMBER 81902912570) MUST BE INSTALLED AS SHOWN ALL SWITCHES MUST BE SET TO THE “OFF” POSITION (DIRECTION OF ARROW) Figure 6-1 PERC2000 Jumper and Switch Locations...

  • Page 42: Card Edge Controls And Indicators

    As viewed from the front of the card, there is an unlabeled, recessed push button Reset switch on the left-hand end behind the metal panel. This momentary pushbutton switch is used during factory testing and configuration, and should not be used in the field unless directed by a PESA service technician.

  • Page 43: Ethernet Leds

    Up to two PERC2000 circuit cards and two power supply modules may be installed in the chassis. Remember that the Ethernet connectors on the rear panel are slot specific and the power supply connectors are module specific – refer to Chapter 3. Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 44: Circuit Card Removal And Installation

    One power supply may be removed and replaced while the other is connected to the power source, and the system controller is operational. Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 45: Power Supply Module Removal And Installation

    3. Firmly, push the module into the chassis until the connectors are fully mated. 4. Install the power cord plug onto the mating module power pins accessible through the rear panel cutout. 5. Connect the power cord to a source of primary power. Proprietary Information of PESA...

  • Page 46: Chapter 7 - Maintenance And Repair

    7.2 PESA C USTOMER ERVICE If you are experiencing any difficulty with the PERC2000 System Controller, please contact PESA’s Customer Service Department. Skilled technicians are available to assist you 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 7.3 R EPAIR Before attempting to repair this equipment, please consult your warranty documents and PESA’s...

  • Page 47: Chapter 8 - Perc 2000 Operating Software

    PESA DRS audio routers use one or more frame controllers called the PERC1000, or P1K. Each DRS channel group contains at least one P1K frame controller that must be loaded with a configuration file defining, among other parameters, the specific DRS hardware components contained within the channel group it controls.

  • Page 48: Navigating The Perc2000 System Screen

    Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 During installation of a PESA routing system containing DRS audio routing components, there are two distinct sets of data that must be defined when creating a system configuration file – hardware configuration and router configuration data: •...
  • Page 49 + box next to the item. When a command is selected from the command tree, the data entry or status screen associated with the command appears in the Main Display Screen window. Figure 8-1 PERC2000 GUI Display Layout Proprietary Information of PESA PESA...

  • Page 50: Common Right Mouse Click Functions

    All of the numerical values in the switching level columns will be filled with zeros, as shown. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA...

  • Page 51: Figure 8-3 Copy And Increment

    If the fill block contains additional lines after any level column reaches the maximum number, any successive fields in that column will be filled with zeros. Figure 8-4 Copy and Increment Example 2 Proprietary Information of PESA PESA...

  • Page 52: Figure 8-5 Auto Incrementf

    If the fill block contains additional fields after any field in the block reaches the maximum number, any successive fields in the remainder of the fill block will be filled with zeros. Figure 8-6 Auto Increment Block Function Proprietary Information of PESA PESA...

  • Page 53: Figure 8-7 Fill-Down Command

    Right-click and select Fill-Right to fill in the fields with the selected numbers. You can select either one field or several fields with this function, Figure 8-9. Figure 8-9 Fill-Right Proprietary Information of PESA PESA...

  • Page 54: Getting Started

    But in order to download a configuration, upload the current configuration file from the controller or to perform any status monitoring or maintenance/diagnostics procedures the host PC and System Controller hardware must have a viable communication link. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA...

  • Page 55: Establish Communication With The System Controller Card

    • In order to disconnect the GUI from the P2K, click on the “Disconnect from Controller Symbol” as shown in Figure 8-11. The display box will return to a non-highlighted background and the message “No Connection” is displayed. Figure 8-11 System Controller Selection Proprietary Information of PESA PESA...

  • Page 56: Hardware Configuration Commands

    Blocks and Salvo Groups. 5. Define and assign lists of Levels, Salvos, Sources and Destinations available to various control panels. 6. Configure system Remote Control Panels and define specific application functions to configurable control panel keys. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-10...

  • Page 57: Router Configuration Commands

    Router Configuration parent. Each command is discussed in the following paragraphs. Figure 8-13 Router Configuration Tree Commands 8.9.1 YSTEM ARAMETERS The System Parameters Screen, Figure 8-14, is the top-level default screen of the Configuration Command Tree. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-11...

  • Page 58: Figure 8-14 System Parameters

    Chop Rate box. Any desired Chop Rate between 1 and 255 frames is supported by the P2K Control System. Default value of this parameter is 10 frames. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-12...
  • Page 59 November 2010 8.9.1.3 PRC Delay This option specifies the time delay between data messages sent over the proprietary PESA Router Control (PRC) bus. It applies to PRC, Tiger (TGR), and external (XTN) types of components. PRC delay values can range from 50 to 100 ms; the default value is 50 ms.
  • Page 60 Either 1 or 2 stop bits may be selected for each of the serial ports. Flow Control Flow Control is a serial data stream parameter that specifies a control method for data transmission. Flow control options available through a pull-down menu in PERC2000 include RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF or NONE. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-14...

  • Page 61: Figure 8-15 Status Filters

    To activate an event, click in the box beside the desired entry. A check will appear in the box to indicate the item is selected. Figure 8-15 Status Filter Selection Screen Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-15...

  • Page 62: Levels Configuration

    Once nickname text is assigned to a level, the nickname character string is displayed as a sub- entry below the Levels Menu header. Any time you wish to return to the set-up screen for a particular level, simply click on the nickname sub-entry under Levels associated with the desired level. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-16...

  • Page 63: Figure 8-17 Levels Configuration

    User Guide – PERC2000 System Controller Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 Figure 8-17: Levels Configuration Screen Figure 8-18 Levels Configuration Fields Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-17...
  • Page 64 Deleting a Level - To delete a level, expand the Levels parent header to display the list of assigned levels. Click on the name of the level you wish to delete, right click the mouse and select the “Delete Level” option from the click box, Figure 8-19. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-18...

  • Page 65: Components Configuration

    The example shown in Figure 8-20 is a 2x2 RGB video level named VID, which is made up of three components named RED, GRN and BLU. The maximum number of components allowed in a configuration is 64. Figure 8-20: Components of 2x2 RGB Video Level Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-19...
  • Page 66 8.9.3.4 Input and Output Offset Offset defines the numerical difference between the physical input or output number and the level input or output number for a given source or destination. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-20...

  • Page 67: Figure 8-21 Componentsc

    User Guide – PERC2000 System Controller Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 Figure 8-21 Components Configuration Screen Figure 8-22 Components Configuration Fields Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-21...
  • Page 68 Component Type is a pull-down menu list containing acronyms defining the types of hardware devices controlled by the P2K controller from the following options: PRC – Describes any PESA switching product using the PESA Routing Control (PRC) bus for control interface.

  • Page 69: Categories

    INPUT as the first character and then scroll to the digit 5 for the second character. Categories are entered from the Categories Configuration Screen. Up to 1024 categories are allowed in a configuration file. Figure 8-24 Categories Configuration Screen Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-23...

  • Page 70: Figure 8-25 Right Mouse Click

    Categories command item. With the cursor in the cell, right click the mouse and select the “Delete Category” option from the click box, Figure 8-25, to delete the entry. Figure 8-25 Right Mouse Click Options Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-24...

  • Page 71: Sources

    Figure 8-26 Sources Configuration Screen 8.9.5.1 Number The left-most column is labeled NUMBER and is numerically sequential and automatically filled in as sources are added. You can not change the entry in the Number column. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-25...
  • Page 72 Note that an entry appears under the logical level SDI column for VTR 1. This entry identifies and assigns a tie-line arrangement for the matrix identified by level VIDEO. Tie-lines are discussed in Paragraph 8.9.5.5. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-26...

  • Page 73: Figure 8-27 Right Click Mouse

    Figure 8-28. You define the base name, such as “CAM,” the starting index - such as 3 and the number of sources to create – such as 5. This example would create sources “CAM 3:” to “CAM 7.” Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-27...

  • Page 74: Figure 8-28 Source Range Entry

    Paragraph 8-4 discusses the function of common commands available from the pop-up menu. Remember that all commands listed and discussed below may or may not appear in the pop-up menu for a specific cell. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-28...

  • Page 75: Figure 8-29 Sources Spreadsheet

    VTR 1 on the SDI level. This indicates that when VTR 1 is selected as a source on the SDI level, the source signal will be the signal on physical input 6 of the Video level routed through an external tie-line to the SDI level. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-29...

  • Page 76: Destinations

    Panel Name - Any combination of up to 8 alphanumeric characters may be used to identify the destination. The entry made in this column is the text string that will appear on system remote control panels with display capability. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-30...

  • Page 77: Figure 8-31 Destinationsc

    For discussion purposes assume the video is switched through a Cheetah video matrix switcher, audio is routed through a Cheetah DRS frame and the time code signal is routed through a PESA Tiger switcher. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA...

  • Page 78: Figure 8-32 Right Click Mouse

    Right clicking either the Destinations command tab or any destination identifier entry below it, causes a click box as shown in Figure 8-32 to appear with the following options: Figure 8-32 Right Click Mouse Functions Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-32...

  • Page 79: Figure 8-33 Destination Range

    Paragraph 8-4 discusses the function of common commands available from the pop-up menu. Remember that all commands listed and discussed below may or may not appear in the pop-up menu for a specific cell. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-33...

  • Page 80: Figure 8-34 Destinations

    By selecting SYNC1 from the pull-down we have assigned the physical output named VTR 1 on the VIDEO level to synchronize to the reference input named SYNC1 for the current destination only. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-34...

  • Page 81: Reentries Configuration Screen

    256. Reentry functions are assigned using the Reentry Configuration Screen, Figure 8-37. DST1 SRC1 REENT1 DST2 DST3 Figure 8-36 Reentry Example Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-35...

  • Page 82: Figure 8-37 Reentry Configuration

    In the example shown Source Number 52 is used for the reentry path named REENTRY1. In this configuration file, 50 is the last source number assigned to a physical source. Therefore 52 is a valid and convenient number to assign to the reentry source. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-36...

  • Page 83: Tie-Lines Configuration Screen

    Before we discuss the entries necessary in the configuration set-up to establish a tie-line, let’s take a closer look at the example embedded in these screens. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-37...

  • Page 84: Figure 8-39 Tie -Line Configuration

    8.9.8.1 Engineering Name, Nickname and Name In the case of the tie-line, PESA recommends that you choose a name that is descriptive of the function of the tie-line. The name you assign is not used on other status screens and is not used or seen by an operator.

  • Page 85: Source-Destination (Dest) Blocks Configuration Screen

    Blocked Sources – Sources you wish to block from access by the named destination are listed in this column. Available Sources – This column contains a listing of all the sources which may be switched to the named destination. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-39...

  • Page 86: Figure 8-40 Source -Destination

    8.9.10 S ALVO ROUPS ONFIGURATION CREEN A salvo is a group of predefined switches made simultaneously with a single “take” command. Salvos groups are defined on the Salvo Groups Configuration Screen, Figure 8-41. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-40...

  • Page 87: Salvo Groups Configuration Screen

    When this key is pressed all switches defined in the salvo group will be simultaneously switched. All switches in a salvo are taken within the same vertical interval. Figure 8-42 Salvo Group Configuration Fields Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-41...

  • Page 88: Figure 8-43 Right Mouse Click

    P2K configuration screens three fields are provided for naming the salvo group. In the case of the salvo configuration, PESA recommends that you choose a name that is descriptive of the function of the salvo. In this example, the name AVID B, for analog video – bars, is chosen to signify a salvo that switches a reference source called BARS to the listed analog destinations.

  • Page 89: Level Include Lists Configuration Screen

    Level List Name – This field is where you assign a name to the Level Include List. Names can be from one to eight characters in length and are constructed using uppercase letters, numbers, Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-43...

  • Page 90: Figure 8-45 Level Include List

    Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 and spaces. The first character must be a letter. PESA highly recommends that you choose a name which is somewhat descriptive of the function of the level include list. Level List – Levels listed in this column are accessible by remote control panels functioning under the named level include list.

  • Page 91: Data Key Lists Configuration Screen

    Command Screen Window brings up a clean copy of the configuration screen. It is from this screen that you program keys on the various remote control panels in a system. Let’s take a look at the elements you will find here. Figure 8-46 Data Key Lists Configuration Screen Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-45...

  • Page 92: Figure 8-47 Data Key Lists Data

    Note the fields labeled List Name and Panel Type, Figure 8-47. Enter a name for the data key list (up to 8 characters of letters and numbers). PESA recommends you assign a name that is somewhat descriptive of the function of the data key list or the type of panel it controls. Data Key List names may be from one to eight characters in length and are constructed using uppercase letters, numbers, and spaces.

  • Page 93: Figure 8-48 Data Functiona

    Once a name has been assigned to the list, click the cursor in the Panel Type field. A pull- down box appears listing the PESA remote control panels by model number. Locate the model number of the panel you are programming and click on the entry. The model number is placed in the field and a graphic image of the panel appears at the top of the screen, Figure 8-47.

  • Page 94: Salvo Key Lists Configuration Screen

    Command Screen Window brings up a clean copy of the configuration screen. It is from this screen that you program the keys on the various remote control panels in a system. Let’s take a look at the elements you will find here. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-48...

  • Page 95: Figure 8-49 Salvo Key Listsc

    Note the fields labeled List Name and Panel Type, Figure 8-50. Enter a name for the salvo key list (up to 8 characters of letters and numbers). PESA recommends you assign a name that is somewhat descriptive of the function of the salvo key list or the type of panel it controls. Salvo Key List names may be from one to eight characters in length and are constructed using uppercase letters, numbers, and spaces.

  • Page 96: Figure 8-50 Salvo Key Listsd

    Once a name has been assigned to the list, click the cursor in the Panel Type field. A pull- down box appears listing the PESA remote control panels by model number. Locate the model number of the panel you are programming and click on the entry. The model number is placed in the field and a graphic image of the panel appears at the top of the screen, Figure 8-51.

  • Page 97: Figure 8-51 Salvo Key Listsd

    If you wish to add a salvo key list, right mouse click on the Salvo Key Lists parent header in the command tree window to access a blank configuration screen. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-51...

  • Page 98: Salvo Include Lists Configuration Screen

    Salvo List Name – This field is where you assign a name to the Salvo Include List. Names can be any combination of letters and numbers up to eight characters. PESA highly recommends that you choose a name which is somewhat descriptive of the function of the salvo include list.

  • Page 99: Source Include Lists Configuration Screen

    Source List Name – This field is where you assign a name to the Source Include List. Names can be any combination of letters and numbers up to eight characters. PESA highly recommends that you choose a name which is somewhat descriptive of the function of the source include list.

  • Page 100: Destination Include Lists Configuration Screen

    Multiple panels may share a Destination Include List. Clicking on the Destination Include Lists parent entry in the Command Screen Window brings up a clean copy of the working screen. Note that the screen has three areas: Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-54...

  • Page 101: Figure 8-55 Destination Include

    Destination List Name – This field is where you assign a name to the Destination Include List. Names can be any combination of letters and numbers up to eight characters. PESA highly recommends that you choose a name which is somewhat descriptive of the function of the destination include list.

  • Page 102: Panels Configuration Screen

    There are several different types of panels in the PESA product family and each panel has a different control and display set. For this reason, text in this manual does not deal with operational procedures or displays of any specific panel type.

  • Page 103: Figure 8-57 Panels Configuration

    Type column. Figure 8-59 offers a closer look at the configuration table. Table entries are discussed in the following paragraphs: Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-57...

  • Page 104: Figure 8-58 Addinga Panelc

    Type – This column allows you to select the panel type using a pull-down menu of all PESA control panel model numbers. Click in the Type cell and open the pull-down menu. Select the model number of the panel you are installing and click the entry.
  • Page 105 However, there may be certain circumstances of an installation that require an exception to this numbering scheme. If you wish to allow two separate panels identical control over a protected destination, you may assign the same requestor code and lock priority to each panel. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-59...

  • Page 106: Figure 8-60 Panel Operational

    Level List – This entry determines the switching levels authorized for the panel by assigning a Level Include List to the panel. If the panel is authorized for all switching levels, select ALL from the pull-down menu. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-60...
  • Page 107 Delete Panel. You will NOT be asked to verify your choice to delete a panel – the action is immediate. Be absolutely sure you want to delete the panel configuration before you click on the delete command. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-61...

  • Page 108: Incremental Add /Edit (O N -Line Update )

    There are three possible configuration update modes available through PERC2000. The currently active update mode is always indicated by the Update Status Display window located in the Tool Bar, as shown by Figure 8-62. Each mode is discussed in the following paragraphs: Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-62...

  • Page 109: Using Online Update Mode

    Display window. Open the View tab in the menu bar and ensure that the Online Update Bar selection is checked, as shown by Figure 8-64. When Online Update is active, the Online Update Bar window is displayed beneath the main display window, as shown by Figure 8-65. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-63...

  • Page 110: Figure 8-63 Update Mode Display

    User Guide – PERC2000 System Controller Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 Figure 8-63 Update Mode Display Figure 8-64 Online Update Bar Menu Entry Figure 8-65 Online Update Display Window Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-64...
  • Page 111 Modify Data Configuration Information Levels Components Categories Sources Destinations Reentries Tielines Source-Destination Blocks Salvo Groups Level Include Lists Data Key Lists Salvo Key Lists Salvo Include Lists Source Include Lists Destination Include Lists Panels Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-65...

  • Page 112: Figure 8-66 Online Update Data

    User Guide – PERC2000 System Controller Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 Figure 8-66 Online Update Data Entry Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-66...

  • Page 113: Status Commands

    Controller heading on the menu bar and select the Disconnect option from the command list. Figure 8-67 lists the command headers contained under the Status parent header. Each command is discussed in the following paragraphs. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-67...

  • Page 114: Matrix Status

    The switch may be taken in one of two ways: you may double click on the source entry or click on the Take button. Once the switch is taken, the destination status cell for A VIDEO will reflect the new source selection. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-68...

  • Page 115: Matrix Preset

    The Matrix Preset screen, Figure 8-69, allows you to preset switches for any valid destination and source pairing in the system. Preset switches can be taken simultaneously or selectively directly from this menu screen. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-69...

  • Page 116: Figure 8-69 Matrix Presetd

    Pressing the Take All button causes all the preset switches to occur simultaneously. • Switches can be selectively chosen by highlighting one or more destination cells and pressing the Take Selected button. Clear All - Clears all preset entries from the screen. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-70...

  • Page 117: Panel Status

    ANEL TATUS The Panel Status screen, Figure 8-70, displays the current status of all remote control panels in the router system. Each entry in the spreadsheet is described below: Figure 8-70 Panel Status Display Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-71...

  • Page 118: Salvo Status

    Refresh Panel Status – Clicking this button causes the GUI application to re-poll the status of all remote control panels. 8.11.4 S ALVO TATUS The Salvo Status screen, Figure 8-71, displays the current status of all salvo groups in the router system. Figure 8-71 Salvo Status Display Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-72...

  • Page 119: Menu Bar

    The currently active controller configuration will be deleted from controller memory and replaced with the downloaded file. • Upload From Controller – Reads and opens the configuration file currently stored in system controller memory. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-73...

  • Page 120: Edit Menu

    Import 3500Pro Text File – Imports a legacy configuration text file generated by PESA’s 3500PRO System Controller GUI. • Export ClikControl Text File – Generates a file that may be loaded to PESA’s ClikControl internet controller system. • Print Commands – Standard Windows printer commands •...

  • Page 121: View Menu

    Functions listed under the Configuration tab are not active in current releases of the PERC2000 GUI application and are shown grayed-out. These are for future product implementation. 8.12.5 C ONTROLLER Figure 8-75 illustrates commands available from the P2K View menu. Figure 8-75 Controller Menu Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-75...

  • Page 122: Help Menu

    Select the module you wish to update and click Update Flash under the Module Update column to continue with the update process. Once you have completed all desired flash updates to PESA hardware, click the OK button to close the box. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA...

  • Page 123: Figure 8-77 Flash Utility Menu

    Publication 81-9059-0605-0, Rev. B November 2010 Figure 8-77 Flash Utility Menu Screen • About PERC2000 – This entry opens a display banner that identifies the current version of the PERC2000 control software loaded onto the host PC. Proprietary Information of PESA PESA 8-77...
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