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Solid State Logic C300 HD Installation Manual

Solid State Logic C300 HD Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 C300HD Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 Solid State Logic O U N D V I S I Master Studio System Installation Guide Version 2.0.1 82S6PC3010B...
  • Page 4 Solid State Logic, Oxford, England As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Safety Considerations - Safety Warnings CE/FCC/WEEE Certification and Directives Section 3 Pre-Installation Information Services Provided by SSL Physical/Structural Console Footprint and Side Profile Centuri and Stagebox Side View Technical Section 4 System Components Console Frame The Centuri Processor The Centuri Processor Cards C-SB Stagebox (option)

  • Page 6: Section 1 Introduction

    C300HD Installation Guide Section 1 – Introduction The object of this manual is to provide purchasers of the C300HD™ Console and Centuri™ Processor with information in the following areas: • Safety considerations • Installation requirements • Items supplied: – Main components and optional items •...

  • Page 7: Section 2 Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Section 2 Section2 – Safety Considerations This section contains definitions and warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment. Please take time to read this section before undertaking any installation work. Definitions ‘Maintenance’ All maintenance must be carried out by fully trained personnel. Note: it is advisable to observe suitable ESD precautions when maintaining electronic assemblies.

  • Page 8: Safety Warnings

    C300HD Installation Guide Safety Earth Connection Any mains powered item of SSL equipment that is supplied with a 3-core mains lead (whether connectorised or not) should always have the earth wire connected to the mains supply ground.This is the safety earth and grounds the exposed metal parts of the racks and cases and should not be removed for any reason.

  • Page 9: Ce/Fcc/Weee Certification And Directives

    Safety Considerations Section 2 CE Certification The C300HD/Centuri system is CE compliant. Note that the majority of cables supplied with SSL equipment are fitted with ferrite rings at each end.This is to comply with the current regulations and these ferrites should not be removed.

  • Page 10: Section 3 Pre-Installation Information

    C300HD Installation Guide Section 3 – Pre Installation Information Physical installation of the console is normally carried out by a specialised transportation company. In some cases this will have been arranged by the local SSL office, in other cases by the facility. The cables that run between console and processor can be shipped in advance of the console in a separate kit (the pre- install kit).

  • Page 11: Physical/Structural

    Pre Installation Information Section 3 Physical Requirements Console Control Surface The console control surface can be specified to have from 16 to 96 physical channels so the size and weight will vary considerably. A dimensioned footprint drawing for each specific console control surface can be provided by SSL’s Project Engineering Department.
  • Page 12 C300HD Installation Guide Connector Panels and Power Supplies Console interface Audio interface Mains panel panels panel 1 – 8 9 – 16 17 – 24 Centre Section 25 – 32 Power supplies Mains and audio connectors Console connectors Page 8...
  • Page 13 Pre Installation Information Section 3 Air Conditioning Requirements Air conditioning will almost certainly be required for both the Machine and Control rooms in order to maintain the temperature and humidity to within the required levels. Power dissipation figures for console control surface and equipment rack are listed in Appendix A. Appendix E contains the environmental specification for SSL equipment.

  • Page 14: Console Footprint And Side Profile - 8 Centuri And Stagebox Side View

    C300HD Installation Guide Centuri Processor Crate (side view) Showing Card Access Rear Front C-SB Crate (side view) Showing Card Access Rear Front Dimensions in mm Page 10...

  • Page 15: Technical

    Pre Installation Information Section 3 Technical Requirements System Synchronisation The Centuri Processor requires an external Video Reference Signal to derive various system control and digital audio timing clocks. Both SD (Standard Definition) and HD (High Definition) sync signals are supported provided they comply with the following requirements: Suitable SD sync signals are a standard black-and-burst (75Ω...
  • Page 16 C300HD Installation Guide C300HD Channel Bay Layout DAW 1 DAW 2 DAW 2 DAW 4 DAW 5 DAW 6 DAW 7 DAW 8 Grande Grande Grande Grande Grande Grande Grande Grande POST PROC POST PROC POST PROC POST PROC POST PROC POST PROC POST PROC POST PROC...

  • Page 17: Section 4 System Components

    Section 4 System Components Section 4 – System Components This section gives an overview of the main units in the system. See Appendix A for specifications and Appendices B and C for connector details and pinouts. C300HD Console Each console control surface will consist of one, two or three Master Sections and can be specified to have from 16 to 96 channel faders in groups of 8.
  • Page 18 MMC + SD SmartMedia Access to: Memory Stick Compact Flash PSUs Removable media drive DSP cards Solid State Logic Solid State Logic Solid State Logic Solid State Logic Solid State Logic Solid State Logic Solid State Logic Solid State Logic O X F O R D •...

  • Page 19: The Centuri Processor

    Section 4 System Components The Centuri Processor The Centuri processor is a 15U high 592mm deep rack unit. Cards are fitted to the front and rear of the chassis so space for access is essential. See page 10 for chassis dimensions and minimum service clearance. At the front of the processor are located the plug-in PSU units.

  • Page 20: The Centuri Processor Cards

    C300HD Installation Guide ETHERNET Solid State Logic O X F O R D • E N G L A N D SPLIT OUTPUTS DSP CARD MACHINE TIME CONTROL CODE VIDEO 1 +3V3 FLAG 1 7-12 FLAG 12 VIDEO 2 RESET...
  • Page 21 Section 4 System Components Centuri – DSP Card The DSP cards supply the signal processing function for the Centuri system. Each card provides 32 channels of processing at 48kHz. or 16 channels of processing at 96kHz. DSP cards are all the same and do not require configuration. They can therefore be fitted into any of the appropriate slots in the front of the Centuri rack.
  • Page 22 C300HD Installation Guide AES/EBU IN MADI MADI LOCK LOCK ANALOGUE IN 1 - 24 49 - 60 49 - 60 9 - 16 1 - 8 LOCK LOCK 37 - 48 37 - 48 25 - 32 17 - 24 25 - 36 25 - 36 AES/EBU OUT...
  • Page 23 Section 4 System Components Centuri – Analogue I/O Card The Analogue card provides 24 channels of balanced line-level input and output. At least one Analogue card will need to be included to feed the monitor speakers as the post monitor-pot signals are only assignable to analogue outputs. The connectors used are Canon DL96 types.
  • Page 24 SELECT SELECT PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V Solid State Logic PSU 1 OVER OVER OVER OVER OVER OVER LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD O X F O R D • E N G L A N D...

  • Page 25: C-Sb Stagebox (Option)

    Section 4 System Components C-SB Stagebox (option) The C-SB is a Mic/Line input/output stagebox which can be located remotely from the Centuri chassis. The C-SB can operate at all C300HD sample rates but is currently restricted to 32 channels when operating at 2Fs. Each CS-B is a 14U high, 462mm deep, rack-mounted unit.
  • Page 26 C300HD Installation Guide NetBridge (Front View) Solid State Logic NetBridge NetBridge (Rear View) SERIAL 1 - 8 TERMINAL SERIAL 9 TCP/IP TESTED DATE INITIALS Model Solid State Logic 626755X4 Oxford • England Serial No. Ratings: AC ~ 50/60Hz FUSE risk of fire, use same type...

  • Page 27: Netbridge (Option)

    NetBridge is a 2U rack mounting unit. The NetBridge provides two main features. Firstly (as the name suggests) it is a bridge between the proprietary Solid State Logic network, and the standard TCP/IP protocol, allowing remote diagnostic connection over the Internet. Up to 7 diagnostic ports may be served by a single NetBridge unit, with secure log-in facilities enabling trained staff or SSL engineers to access diagnostic functions remotely from any location worldwide.
  • Page 28 C300HD Installation Guide Location of Console Connectors Console control Unused CTRL 1 CTRL 2 CTRL 3 ETH CTRL CTRL USB IN1 USB IN2 K/BOARD VU MTRS ETHER 1 ETHER 2 ETHER 3 ETHER 4 MIC/GN USB OUT VID 1 VID 2 Analogue meter USB kbd USB hub...

  • Page 29: Kvm Switching

    Section 4 System Components External Keyboard / KVM Switch There is an inbuilt USB trackball and keyboard included with the C300HD system. These can be used for normal control of the console’s mixing and naming functions. The C300HD console also contains additional hardware that allows its trackball/keyboard to be used to control an external workstation and the console monitor may be used to display the workstation’s video output.
  • Page 30 NetBridge Rear Panel SERIAL 1 - 8 TERMINAL SERIAL 9 TCP/IP TESTED DATE INITIALS Model Solid State Logic 626755X4 Oxford • England Serial No. Ratings: AC ~ 50/60Hz FUSE risk of fire, use same type Volts and rating (IEC 127)

  • Page 31: Section 5 Installation

    Installation Wiring Section 5 Section 5 – Installation Wiring This section provides the details for connecting the system components together. Power Supply Connections This section refers to the following supplied cables : Description SSL Part No. Notes Con IEC Free Socket 6A 2m Centuri Cable Power Digital 2m 32VGL362...

  • Page 32: Sync

    C300HD Installation Guide Control Surface Wiring - Block Diagram CPU Card Control Card ETHERNET MACHINE TIME CONTROL CODE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SYNC Sync connector CONTROL SURFACE 1 CONTROL SURFACE 2 SERIAL CONTROL SURFACE 3 Front Panel cables x 2 RJ45 Ethernet XGA video lead...

  • Page 33: Console Control

    Installation Wiring Section 5 Centuri to Console Surface Connections This section refers to the following supplied items: Description SSL Part No. Note Lead RJ45 Shielded 15m 66C67316 Lead Video HD15W D-Type 16m (20)=20m, (25)=25m, (48)=48m 66DN(16)V1 Loom 36-way H/D Digital 14m 24, 44, 64 and 98m options only 66CNA0(14) Terminator plug 75...
  • Page 34 C300HD Installation Guide Analogue I/O Card Micamp Input Card SPLIT OUTPUTS ANALOGUE IN 1 - 24 7-12 Analogue Input Connector Split Output Connectors DL96 female 25-pin D-type female ANALOGUE OUT 1 - 24 MIC IN 1 - 12 Analogue Output Connector DL96 female Microphone input Connector Varicon 56-way female...

  • Page 35: I/O - Micamp Card

    Installation Wiring Section 5 I/O – MicAmp Card (SSL ref. 908) Each MicAmp Input Card contains 12 Microphone circuits. The inputs are accessed via a Varicon (aka. EDAC or Elco) 56- way female connector. The split outputs are accessed via two 25-pin D-type female connectors. Refer to Appendix C for the connector pinouts.
  • Page 36 C300HD Installation Guide Digital I/O Card MADI I/O Card (Copper version) AES/EBU IN MADI LOCK MADI Link A BNC 75π AES/EBU Input Connectors 9 - 16 1 - 8 25-pin D-type female LOCK MADI Link B 25 - 32 17 - 24 BNC 75π...

  • Page 37: I/O - Digital Card

    Installation Wiring Section 5 I/O – Digital Input/Output Card 110Ω (SSL ref. 902XF) The Digital Input Card provides 32 balanced AES/EBU signal pairs of input and output. All circuits are accessed via 25-pin D-type female connectors. Refer to Appendix C for the connector pinout for this card. Mating connector kits can be ordered for the card. As in the case of the Analogue I/O, cards added subsequently should be placed to the left of existing cards.
  • Page 38 C300HD Installation Guide GPI I/O Card GPI input Connectors GPI output Connectors 25-way D-type Male 25-way D-type Female 49 - 60 49 - 60 37 - 48 37 - 48 25 - 36 25 - 36 13 - 24 13 - 24 1 - 12 1 - 12 Page 34...

  • Page 39: Gpi/O Card

    Installation Wiring Section 5 I/O – GPI I/O (SSL ref. 907XA) The GPI I/O Card contains 60 circuits of opto-isolated input and 60 circuits of relay-closure output. Inputs are accessed by 25-pin D-type male connectors and outputs by 25-pin D-type female connectors; mating connector kits are available to order.
  • Page 40 C300HD Installation Guide Stagebox Madi Fibre Connectors and Panels Centuri Link Card W/CLK Fitted with two redundant Madi interfaces IN 4 W/CLK OUT 4 IN 4 IN 3 OUT 4 OUT 3 W/CLK IN 3 Stagebox CPU Card OUT 3 IN 2 OUT 2 NETWORK...

  • Page 41: C-Sb Stagebox Wiring

    Installation Wiring Section 5 Stageboxes & Fibre Links The C-SB Stagebox utilises fibre-optic Madi cable for audio connection between itself and the Centuri processor. This provides the advantages of noise immunity, reduced weight and bulk of wiring and the elimination of earth loops. A separate control signal (for gain, pad, filter switching etc.) is carried over the SSL Ethernet network –...
  • Page 42 SERIAL 1 - 8 TERMINAL SERIAL 9 TCP/IP TESTED D A T E IN IT IA L S Model Solid State Logic 626755X4 Oxford • England Serial No. Ratings: AC ~ 50/60Hz FUSE risk of fire, use sam e type Volts Am ps...

  • Page 43: Netbridge

    Installation Wiring Section 5 NetBridge Installation NetBridge has eight serial ports plus two Ethernet ports. The first Ethernet port is connected to the C300’s network. The second port is for connection to the Internet; this can be via DHCP server (for a dynamically assigned IP address), or a static IP address defined by the operator.
  • Page 44 C300HD Installation Guide Talkback Block Diagram INT GAIN Internal Talkback Output Analogue EXT GAIN ∑ I/O card External Mic in C300HD Console Centuri Chassis CTRL 3 Connector Panels ETHER 3 ETHER 4 MIC/GN USB OUT PUSH EXT T/B TALKBACK MIC IN OUTPUT External Internal...

  • Page 45: Talkback And Oscillator

    Installation Wiring Section 5 Talkback and Oscillator Talkback Connections The C300HD console contains a built-in talkback microphone and amplifier. In addition, a second input is available for connection to an external dynamic microphone. This input is mixed with the internal T/B mic and the combined signal is available via an XLR connector on the audio interface panel beneath the console.
  • Page 46 C300HD Installation Guide Meter and Phasescope Wiring Analogue Digital I/O card I/O card 3 (or 4) off AES/EBU ccts. VU MTRS ETH CTRL VIDEO PHASE REMOTE DIAG SCOPE POWER IN 6 (or 8) off analogue ccts. Page 42...

  • Page 47: Phasescope And Meter Wiring

    Installation Wiring Section 5 Meters and Phasescope A Centre Section of the C300HD console can optionally be equipped with six off analogue VU meters with screening for 5.1 monitoring channels. In addition, each Centre Section may be fitted with an LCD phasescope. Two standard phasescope types are available, the MSD600C or the RTW 10830.
  • Page 48 C300HD Installation Guide DAW MIDI Interface Panel MIDI IN MIDI IN TIME EXPANSION CODE MIDI OUT MIDI OUT Timecode MMC option output Midi 1–4 Midi 5–8 Midi 9–11 (input only) Workstation 1 (Master) Workstation 2 (Slave) Workstation 3 (Slave) Page 44...

  • Page 49: Daw Midi Interface

    Installation Wiring Section 5 DAW MIDI Connection (Option) The DAW interface is supplied as standard and a separate 1U breakout panel is provided for access to the system’s Midi circuits. This panel is connected to the lower rear of the Centuri chassis and should be mounted in a suitable position in the equipment rack.
  • Page 50 C300HD Installation Guide Page 46...

  • Page 51: Appendices A Equipment Specifications

    Appendix A – Specifications Appendix A: Specifications C300HD Console Parameter Condition Value Unit Notes Height To top of meter trim 1056 Height adjustment -0 +45 Width Centre Section plus end trims 8 fader channel bay Producer’s table section Additional Master Section Depth Weight 24 channels with 2 legs...

  • Page 52: Processor Crate

    C300HD Installation Guide Centuri Processor Crate Parameter Condition Value Unit Notes Height Width Case only without rack ears Depth excludes connectors/cables Weight (†) 35 – 45 depending on I/O fitted Heat Dissipation 32 DSP, no I/O minimum 64 DSP, 24 mics, 48 analogue typical 128 DSP, 48 mics, 96 analogue maximum...
  • Page 53 Appendix A – Specifications Netbridge Parameter Condition Value Unit Notes Height Width Case only without rack ears Depth excludes connectors/cables Weight (†) Heat Dissipation 32 DSP, no I/O maximum Voltage Switch selectable 115 or 230 AC only Current At 115V input At 230V input Fusing No external fuses...
  • Page 54 C300HD Installation Guide C-SB Stagebox Parameter Condition Value Unit Notes Height Width Case only without rack ears Depth excludes connectors/cables Weight Rack with single PSU unit Each Mic input or Line output card Additional PSU module Heat Dissipation (†) maximum with 48ch fitted Voltage Range 100 –...

  • Page 55: B Connector Details

    Appendix B – Connector Details Appendix B: Connector Details D D L L 9 9 6 6 - - P P i i n n H H o o o o d d P P l l u u g g S S o o c c k k e e t t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
  • Page 56 C300HD Installation Guide XLR 3-Pin Plug Socket Dimensions: 19 x 60mm (approx.) Cable Dia: 8-12mm (typical) Connectors Viewed From Wiring Side Pinout for balanced audio: Pin 1 - Screen/Ground Pin 2 - Hot (+ve) Pin 3 - Cold (-ve) Socket DIN 5-Pin 180°...

  • Page 57: C Connector Pinouts: Console

    Appendix C – Connector Pinouts Appendix C: Connector Pinouts – C300HD Console Meter Inputs (Analogue Circuits) Location: Console Connector Panel Connector Type: 25-way D-type male Description Notes: VU or PPM Notes: RTW10830 Meter 1 input Left meter Input 1 Meter 1 input Meter 2 input Centre meter Input 2...
  • Page 58 C300HD Installation Guide Phase Scope (Digital Circuits) Location: Audio connector panel Connector Type: 25-way D-type female Description Notes: MSD600 Notes: RTW10830 Circuit 1 AES/EBU in 1/2 AES/EBU out 7/8* Circuit 1 Circuit 2 AES/EBU in 3/4 AES/EBU out 5/6* Circuit 2 Circuit 3 AES/EBU in 5/6 AES/EBU out 3/4*...
  • Page 59 Appendix C – Connector Pinouts Connector Pinouts – Centuri Processor Video Location: Centuri – CPU Card Connector Type: HD15 female Description Notes: Green Blue ETHERNET ID bit VIDEO 1 Red screen Green screen Blue screen VIDEO 2 Ground ID bit ID bit VIDEO 3 H sync...
  • Page 60 C300HD Installation Guide Timecode Location: Centuri – Console interface card Connector Type: 25-way D-type male Description Notes: in 1 + 14 in 1 - in 1 gnd 15 in 2 + in 2 - 16 in 2 gnd in 3 + 17 in 3 - MACHINE TIME...
  • Page 61 Appendix C – Connector Pinouts Mic Input Card (‘908) MIC In 1 – 12 Location: 908 Micamp Connector Type: Varicon 56-way female Cold Screen Notes All other pins unused SPLIT OUTPUTS 7-12 Split Outputs 1 – 6 Location: 908 Micamp Connector Type: 25-way D-type female Cold...
  • Page 62 C300HD Installation Guide Analogue I/O Card (‘904) Analogue In / Out Location: 904 Analogue Card Connector Type: DL96 female Cold Screen Notes all other pins unused ANALOGUE IN 1 - 24 ANALOGUE OUT 1 - 24 Page 58...
  • Page 63 Appendix C – Connector Pinouts Digital I/O Card (‘902) AES/EBU In 1–8 (9–16, 17–24, 25–32) AES/EBU IN Location: 902 DIO Connector Type: 25-way D-type female Cold Screen Notes Pin 13 unused 9 - 16 1 - 8 25 - 32 17 - 24 AES/EBU Out 1–8 (9–16, 17–24, 25–32) AES/EBU OUT...
  • Page 64 C300HD Installation Guide GPI I/O Card (‘907) GPI Inputs 1–12 (13–24, 25–36, 37–48, 49–60) Location: Centuri – Relay card Connector Type: 25-way D-type male Description Notes: Input 14 Input Input 15 Input Input 16 Input Input 17 Input Input 18 Input Input 19 Input 49 - 60...

  • Page 65: Netbridge

    Appendix C – Connector Pinouts Connector Pinouts – NetBridge Serial 1–8 (RS232) Location: Netbridge – Rear panel Connector Type: 9-way D-type male Description Notes: Chassis Rx Data Tx Data Terminal (RS232) Location: Netbridge – Rear panel Connector Type: 9-way D-type male Description Notes: Data Carrier Detect...
  • Page 66 C300HD Installation Guide Resistor Colour Code: Black Brown Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet Grey White Page 62...

  • Page 67: D Audio Interfacing

    Appendix D – Audio Interfacing Appendix D: Audio Interfacing All analogue audio inputs and outputs are electronically balanced. The screen pins are all directly connected to the chassis at the point of entry to comply with AES/EBU grounding and EMC recommendations. Balanced Circuits It is strongly recommended that balanced connections are used wherever possible using high quality screened cable.
  • Page 68 C300HD Installation Guide 1 inch = 25.4mm (exactly) 1m = 3’ 3” (roughly) 1 mile = 1,600m (roughly) 1Kg = 2.2 Pounds (roughly) Page 64...

  • Page 69: E Environmental Specification

    Appendix E – Environmental Specifications Appendix E: Environmental Specification Temperature Operating: 5 to 30 Deg. C Non-operating: -20 to 50 Deg. C Max. Gradient: 15 Deg. C/Hour Relative Humidity Operating: 20 to 80 % Non-operating: 5 to 90 % Max. wet bulb: 29 Deg.
  • Page 70 C300HD Installation Guide +4dBu = 1.229V rms. 0dBu = 0.775V rms. -6dBu = 0.388V rms. Page 66...
  • Page 71 Appendix F – Stagebox Installation Appendix F: Additional Information for Installing Stageboxes When positioning and installing a C-SB the following rules must be followed: • Unobstructed airflow at front and rear. • No obstruction to airflow, horizontally or vertically, within 300mm in front, above and below both the front and rear panels.

  • Page 72: F Stagebox Installation Requirements - 67 G Machine Control

    C300HD Installation Guide Appendix G: C300HD Machine Control Overview C300HD features a comprehensive multi-port serial machine controller, a timecode reader and a virtual machine timecode generator locked to the system master timeline, running synchronously at the system reference frequency. Both the timecode reader and generator support ‘stationary’...
  • Page 73 Appendix G – Machine Control Additional Machine Control options Sony/LTC Uses LTC as the positional reference for a Sony 9-pin controlled Master machine instead of the data reported via the 9- Pin link. Used primarily for the control of DAWs that have problems reporting position via a serial interface, or for setting up a system where all slave machines chase LTC from the designated master machine.
  • Page 74 C300HD Installation Guide volume of a sphere = 4 π r Page 70...
  • Page 75 Appendix H – Cables and Accessories Appendix H – Cables and Accessories - by Part Description Description SSL Part No. Audio Cables and Accessories DL Connector Crimp Contacts .32MM LOOSE 32QFXXQ1 DL Connector Free Hood 96-way 32QF96FH DL Connector Free Plug 96-way 32QF96KC DL Connector Handle 32QFXXKM...
  • Page 76 C300HD Installation Guide Notes Page 72...

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