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Version 1.0, May 2012 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the CP-2272E. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface...
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Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
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CP-2272E TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ........................1 INSTALLATION ......................... 2 2.1. REAR PANEL ........................2 2.1.1. Serial Connections ..................... 2 2.1.2. Joystick ......................2 2.1.3. QLINK 1 / 2 ......................2 2.1.4. USB Control ....................... 2 2.1.5. Ethernet Connection ................... 3 2.1.6.
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Figure 5-4: Upgrading Progress Window ......................14 Figure 5-5: Successful Firmware Upgrade ..................... 14 Figure 5-6: CP-2272E Configuration Interface in EQX Server ............... 16 Figure 5-7: Type Drop Down Menu ......................... 17 Figure 5-8: Populated Control Panel Interface ....................18 Figure 5-9: Moving Buttons using Drag and Drop ...................
The CP-2272E requires the EQX SERVER/MAGNUM Control System for router control. The CP-2272E is a very sophisticated advanced panel that allows you to create a very powerful and very simple interface to your entire system. It is ideal for applications where a panel design with more LCD buttons is critical based on number of sources, destinations, levels to control etc.
INSTALLATION 2.1. REAR PANEL Figure 2-1 shows the rear view of the CP-2272E control panel. The CP-2272E is a 2RU panel with various connection ports. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.5 describe the function of the connectors on the rear panel. Figure 2-1: CP-2272E Rear Panel 2.1.1.
CP-2272E 2.1.5. Ethernet Connection The panel uses 10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. Ethernet Port A and Port B are not bonded redundant network connections. Only one Ethernet can be connected at one time. When connecting for 10Base-T systems, category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA –...
2.2. MOUNTING The CP-2272E is equipped with rack mounting angles and fits into a 19.04 inch by 3.47 inch by 3.911 inch (483.62 mm x 88.14 mm x 3.911 mm) rack space. Cooling is achieved by fan-assisted convection. Air is drawn into the right side of the chassis and expelled as hot air from the left side of the chassis.
4.1. FRONT CONTROL PANEL The CP-2272E has both rotary encoders and programmable LED buttons on its front panel. There are 4 rotary shaft encoders and a total of 72 programmable LED buttons. Rotary encoders are used to access and adjust panel settings. There are two display windows which are used to display source, destination and level information.
4.2. MAIN MENU To enter the setup menu of the CP-2272E control panel press and hold the top (T1) and bottom (BM4) rotary encoders on the far right side of the panel for approximately 6 seconds. The control panel configuration options will appear on the button located on the right side of the panel. The user can toggle through the menu options by pushing the button with the menu item name.
Setup menu. 4.2.1.2. Setting the Netmask The Netmask menu item is used to set the netmask address of the CP-2272E control panel. The netmask is displayed in the following format: aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd To change a value, psuh the button containing the value you want to change and use top level rotary encoder to change the Netmask values.
CP-2272E 4.2.3.1. Saving Changes Once all the appropriate changes have been made in the setup menu, push Save and Exit button to save the changes. 4.2.3.2. Undo Changes The Undo Changes option can be used when changes have been made in the setup menu but the user no longer wants to apply these changes and wishes to revert to the original settings.
4.2.6. Performing a KEY Test Entering KEY Test mode enables the user to test that all 72 LCD buttons are functioning properly on the front of the CP-2272E control panel. To enter Key Test mode, push the KEY Test button from the main menu.
CP-2272E Menu Item Menu Description LCD Intensity Sets the intensity level for the LCD buttons Sets the intensity level for the TFTs TFT Intensity Inverts the text on the LCD buttons Invert Text Uses all 3 lines for mnemonics that do not exceed 5...
UPGRADING THE CP-2272E PANEL 5.1.1. System Requirements 1. The user must have a laptop or PC connected to the same network as the CP-2272E. 2. In order to run the EQX / MAGNUM, you must have one of the following browsers installed on your machine: Firefox, Chrome or Safari.
2. Using the Browse… button, navigate to the .img firmware file that you wish to update (Example: up-1.1.0.img). 3. The user can load the upgrade file to the CP-2272E control panel by pressing the Upload to CP2272e button that appears once the file is selected. The firmware on the panel will now be updated and an uploading message will be displayed in the window as shown in Figure 5-2.
5. Once the panel has been upgraded a message will be displayed to inform the user of a successful upgrade, as shown in Figure 5-5. 6. In order for firmware changes to take effect, the user must restart the CP-2272E control panel. Figure 5-5: Successful Firmware Upgrade Page 14 Revision 1.0...
4. Click the Add button to complete the panel addition. 5. Select the newly added CP2272E on the Interface page and click the edit button. 6. An Interface Layout: CP-2272E page will appear enabling the user to apply button key settings to the panel.
CP-2272E 7. The user can assign a function to each button on the control panel by selecting the button on the interface and then using the Type drop down menu in the Key Settings window to select an item from the list. The drop down menu provides various functions to choose from as shown in Figure 5-7 and described in Table 5-1.
CP-2272E Source Source button. Source Preset Preset a source, requires a Take confirmation before source is routed. Source Toggle This key toggles sources. Scroll down to the next available page of destinations. Src Scroll Down Scroll up to the next available page of destinations.
Figure 5-9: Moving Buttons using Drag and Drop 10. In order to save and send the changes made on the interface to the actual CP-2272E panel, the user must select the Send button. When the Send button is selected, the button assignments will be transferred to the physical CP-2272E control panel.
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