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Express Control
INTRODUCTION
This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for
the Avenue Express Control Panel as part of the Avenue Signal Control System.
The module information in this data pack is organized into the following sections:
• Express Control Panel Overview
• Express Control Panel Application
• Express Control Panel Installation
• Express Panel Controls Overview
• Express Panel Configuration
• Channel Select Configuration and Operation
• Warranty and Factory Service
Avenue
Panel
Data Pack
Express Panel-1
™
Revision 2.0 SW 2.2.0
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Summary of Contents for Ensemble Designs Avenue Express Control Panel
- Page 1 INTRODUCTION This data pack provides detailed installation, configuration and operation information for the Avenue Express Control Panel as part of the Avenue Signal Control System. The module information in this data pack is organized into the following sections: • Express Control Panel Overview •...
- Page 2 Avenue Express Control Panel EXPRESS CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW The Avenue Express Control Panel is excellent for use in satellite receiving, ingest areas, and remote trucks. The Avenue Express Control Panel has the following overall features: • Elegant control for the 7500, 8400, and 8500 Video Processing Frame Sync modules as well as other Avenue modules •...
- Page 3 Avenue Express Control Panel EXPRESS CONTROL PANEL APPLICATION In the illustration below, an Avenue Express Control Panel is used in a satellite receiving area and interfaced to a complete Avenue system via AveNet. Any number of frames, Touch Screens, and Tabletop or Express Control panels can be connected via AveNet using twisted pair cable.
- Page 4 EXPRESS CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION The 1 RU Avenue Express Control Panel is designed to be installed in a standard 19 inch rack with four customer-supplied standard rack screws. This section explains any physical installation and cabling instructions necessary for using Avenue Express Control Panels.
- Page 5 Avenue Express Control Panel the standard RJ11 LAN connectors of each frame with standard phone cable or custom-made simple twisted pair LAN cable. The unused connectors must be terminated with 100 ohm LAN terminations at the first and last frames in the group.
- Page 6 Avenue Express Control Panel EXPRESS PANEL CONTROLS OVERVIEW The Express Control Panel is divided into two main control areas: the Channel controls and the Configuration controls. Channel Controls The Channel controls on the Express Panel are shown in the figure below. The 10 Channel Select pushbuttons, the Video and Audio pushbuttons, and the read-out display on the left side of the panel are the main Channel controls.
- Page 7 Avenue Express Control Panel Ethernet: Avenue frames may be controlled by a Express Panel connected to a 10BaseT Ethernet network. The IP Address for each frame in the network is set on the System Control module in each frame or frames connected to the Ethernet network. The Avenue backplanes have a standard RJ45 connector for Ethernet interface.
- Page 8 Avenue Express Control Panel far right of the rear panel. Tighten the protective cap to hold the power connection in place. As soon as power is connected, the panel will be powered up. After reviewing the control overview next, proceed to the Express Panel Configuration section.
- Page 9 Avenue Express Control Panel Configuration Controls The main configuration controls present on the Express Panel are shown in the figure below. These controls and the read-out display on the right side of the panel are used to configure the panel itself, configure frames on the panel network, modules in the frames, and the 10 available channels on the left side of the panel.
- Page 10 Avenue Express Control Panel EXPRESS PANEL CONFIGURATION Express Panel configuration is done as described in the following steps: • Express Panel Networking • Express Panel System Configuration Express Panel Networking The first step in Express Panel configuration is to connect the Express Panel to an Avenue network.
- Page 11 Avenue Express Control Panel Express Panel System Parameters Menu Tree the desired letter. Move to the next letter with the Right Arrow pushbutton and use the Configuration knob to select the second letter of the name. 8. Once you have finished assigning a panel name, use the Left Arrow pushbutton to leave this menu and return to the main Network menu.
- Page 12 Avenue Express Control Panel Express Panel System Parameters Configuration The next step in Express Panel configuration is to configure the System parameters for the panel. This includes LED brightness, LCD contrast and other panel characteristics. Read-only status information and System Reset controls are also available from this menu.
- Page 13 Avenue Express Control Panel Frame Parameters Menu Tree System Overview–13...
- Page 14 Avenue Express Control Panel Frame and Module Control and Configuration Now that the Express Panel is set up in the Avenue network and configured for use in your environment, you can access frames on the network and individual modules in each frame and use the panel for the controls described in this section.
- Page 15 Avenue Express Control Panel Module Parameters Menu Tree Express Panel–15...
- Page 16 Avenue Express Control Panel While in a Frame menu, move the carat to a module present in the frame and enter the module to set the following module parameters with the Express Panel. Slots with no module with be indicated as - empty -.Refer to the Module Menu Tree on the next page.
- Page 17 Avenue Express Control Panel CHANNEL SELECT CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION To.configure and use the Channel Select pushbuttons to recall Video proc amp and Audio levels controls for easy adjustment with the Express Panel knobs on the left of the panel, refer to the instructions below. This functionality is best utilized on the 7500, 8400, and 8500 modules.
- Page 18 Avenue Express Control Panel Channel Select Operation To use the Channel Select pushbuttons to recall Video proc amp and Audio levels, refer to the instructions below. 1. With the Config Select pushbutton turned off, select a Channel Select pushbut- ton. If this pushbutton has been configured, it will illuminate green. The...
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This module is covered by a five year limited warranty, as stated in the main Preface of this manual. If you require service (under warranty or not), please contact Ensemble Designs and ask for customer service before you return the unit. This will allow the service technician to provide any other suggestions for identifying the problem and recommend possible solutions.
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