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- Page 1 SW803 3G 3G/HD/SD 8 x 3 crosspoint routing switch Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England. Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049 Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059 sales@crystalvision.tv www.crystalvision.tv...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Crystal Vision SW803 3G User Manual Contents Introduction Hardware installation Module configuration Rear modules and signal I/O Rear module connections with RM50 General Purpose Interface (GPI) Card edge operation Card edge controls Card edge buttons Card edge rotary control Reading card edge LEDs... - Page 3 Crystal Vision SW803 3G User Manual Using the front control panel Module selected Updating the display The SW803 3G active panel menu structure Active control panel menus The Status menu The Control menu The Presets menu The Reset menu Statesman...
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Page 4: Introduction
Crystal Vision Introduction 1 Introduction The SW803 3G is a 3G/HD/SD 8 x 3 crosspoint routing switcher. Switch synchronisation is provided by either obtaining timing information from a selected SDI input or external analogue references, allowing the SW803 3G to switch in the vertical blanking interval so avoiding picture disturbance. -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
The SW803 3G double height module is used with a pair of RM50 rear connectors, which will fit into all Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be connected or removed while the frame is powered, without damaging the board. -
Page 6: Rear Modules And Signal I/O
Crystal Vision Hardware installation 2.2 Rear modules and signal I/O The 4U Indigo 4 frame will house up to 12 double height modules with up to three power supplies. The 2U Indigo 2 frames will house up to six double height modules and dual power supplies. -
Page 7: General Purpose Interface (Gpi)
Crystal Vision Hardware installation 2.3 General Purpose Interface (GPI) Each frame slot has up to six connections ‘a-f ‘for GPI control and monitoring. These connections are available at the rear of the frame on the 26-way D-Type remote connectors. GPI connections are available on the lower board’s remote connectors. - Page 8 Crystal Vision Hardware installation Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin 7 (5) 16 (5) 17 (5) 25 (5) 10 (6) 11 (6) 7 (7) 16 (7) 17 (7) 25 (7) 10 (8)
- Page 9 Crystal Vision Hardware installation 1U frame GPI connections GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of two rear remote connectors as follows: Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin...
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Page 10: Card Edge Operation
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 3 Card edge operation The card front is provided with a 10-digit display and push switches to navigate the control and status menus. LEDs are provided to give indication of power rail monitoring and the switch configuration. -
Page 11: Reading Card Edge Leds
Crystal Vision Card edge operation Reading card edge LEDs Card edge LEDs may be used in conjunction with status information from any connected remote status panel display or from Statesman if available. Refer also to the trouble-shooting chapter for more help with solving problems and monitoring status information. -
Page 12: Card Edge Configuration
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 3.4 Card edge configuration Menu tree Tip: To reach the top menu push the [ ] button repeatedly until a top menu is reached. Rotate the SCROLL control anti-clockwise until the STATUS menu appears. Status menu From the Status top menu press ENTER then SCROLL to access the Status menu list. -
Page 13: Control Menu
Crystal Vision Card edge operation Control menu From the Status top menu rotate SCROLL to display the Control menu. Press ENTER to enter the Control menu and rotate SCROLL to show the available options. To select an option press ENTER, this will cause the display text to change from a normal font to an italic font showing the option has been selected. -
Page 14: Output Switch Timing
Crystal Vision Card edge operation Output Switch timing From this menu it is possible to set the output switching conditions from the selection of Field, Frame or Immediate (crash). The timed switching points are in accordance with RP168-2002 for all supported standards. -
Page 15: Saving And Recalling Presets
Crystal Vision Card edge operation Saving and recalling presets Unlike a macro, a preset is a snapshot of the state of every crosspoint. Up to fifteen presets can be saved and recalled at any time. To save a snapshot of all crosspoint assignments as a preset enter the Save Presets menu and select the desired location 1-15 and press the ENTER button to assign that location. -
Page 16: Recalling Factory Default Settings (Reset)
Crystal Vision Card edge operation Recalling factory default settings (Reset) From the Reset top menu press ENTER then SCROLL to display the Reset menu. Menu Comment Press ENTER to access Reset menu. Rotate the Scroll/Adj control to select Yes, press ENTER to action reset. Display will confirm reset Reset done. -
Page 17: Using The Front Control Panel
4.1 Module selected This operational guide assumes that the panel has been set up according to the panel setup procedure described in the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual. Note: It is ESSENTIAL that the panel setup procedure is followed and any old or unknown passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time. -
Page 18: Updating The Display
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel Note: Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Setup, Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus. Selecting a SW803 3G To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu. -
Page 19: The Sw803 3G Active Panel Menu Structure
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel 4.2 The SW803 3G active panel menu structure At any time the main top-level menu (Home) is obtained by pressing the HOME key. From the Home menu further selections can be made. Active function keys are indicated by illuminated, integrated LEDs. -
Page 20: The Status Menu
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel The Status menu Pressing button F1 from the Home menu will enter the Status menu. This menu is traversed by rotating the shaft control. The following table lists in order the available sub menus. - Page 21 Crystal Vision Using the front control panel Routing The active control panel routing controls allow both immediate routing of a selected single input to a selected output, and multiple routing in the manner of a salvo. Example; If output 1 routing is selected with input 5 as its source, pressing Take will result in an immediate switch, taking into consideration the output switch timing setting.
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Page 22: The Presets Menu
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel The Presets menu From the Home press F3 to display the Presets menu and rotate shaft control to show the available options. Menu Comment Rotate the shaft control to view the Presets menu and press F2 Save and recall Press F1 and rotate the shaft control to select location number. -
Page 23: The Reset Menu
Crystal Vision Using the front control panel the desired assignment can be made. Navigate to the Macro Save menu and select a location where the macro is to be saved. Save the macro. To recall a macro enter the Recall Macro menu and select the desired location 1-15. Press the F4 button to action the recall. -
Page 24: Statesman
Statesman 5 Statesman The Crystal Vision Statesman PC control software is designed to control a range of Crystal Vision modules via serial control from a PC. Statesman provides a user friendly means of configuring and operating Crystal Vision modules with the benefit of “see-at-a- glance”... -
Page 25: Routing
Crystal Vision Statesman Routing The routing pane is divided into two sections – Routing and switch synchronisation, and Output source. Further status information is provided by the Statesman logging and alarms feature, which is described in more detail in the Statesman manual. -
Page 26: Preset Controls
Crystal Vision Statesman Preset controls The Preset pane is where presets and macros can be saved and recalled. Factory reset and GPI control is also found here. SW803 3G Preset Control menu Saving and recalling presets Unlike a macro, a preset is a snapshot of the state of every crosspoint. Up to fifteen presets can be saved and recalled at any time. - Page 27 Crystal Vision Statesman GPI control The SW803 3G may be controlled via GPI lines connected to the rear of the frame in which the module is used. GPI control is limited to recalling stored presets or macros. GPI control cannot be used at the same time as the SW808 Controller panel as both use the same physical control lines.
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Page 28: Trouble Shooting
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting 6 Trouble shooting The card edge may be used to perform simple trouble shooting. The Statesman PC control system can be used for more comprehensive trouble shooting. The following table summarises the card edge LED functions and colours:... -
Page 29: Basic Fault Finding Guide
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting Basic fault finding guide The Power LEDs are not illuminated Check that the frame PSU is functioning – refer to the appropriate frame manual for detailed information There is no video output Check that a valid SDI is present and that any cabling is intact... -
Page 30: Specification
Crystal Vision Specification 7 Specification General Dimensions 100mm x 266mm module with DIN 41612 connector Weight 250g Power consumption 14 W Inputs Video HD or SD SDI 270Mb/s to 2.970Gb/s serial digital compliant to SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M SMPTE 424M Cable equalisation, 3G (2.970Gb/s) –... -
Page 31: Appendix
However, the SW808 panel has its own GPI control built in as described later in this chapter. The panel communicates with Crystal Vision frames via a serial communication link using the 422 BUS port at the rear of the panel. Standard UTP patch cables may be used with an appropriate adaptor for the Crystal Vision frame remote connector. -
Page 32: Controller To Frame Remote Wiring
Crystal Vision Appendix The appropriate remote connector(s) should be connected to the 422 Bus at the rear of the panel using an adaptor, as explained in the next section. Note: The second serial port on the SW803 3G is used for controller communications allowing front panel and Statesman control at the same time as controller access. - Page 33 Crystal Vision Appendix Indigo 4U upper frame remote 3 RJ45 Slot 4 Slot 8 Slot 12 Pin 8 Pin 7 Pin 4 Pin 10 Pin 7 Pin 16 Pin 14 Pin 11 Pin 4 Pin 17 Pin 13 Pin 19...
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Page 34: Using Controller Gpis
Crystal Vision Appendix Desk top box remote 1 RJ45 Slot 1 Slot 2 Pin 8 Pin 8 Pin 7 Pin 7 Pin 9 Pin 16 Pin 4 Pin 18 Pin 17 Pin 5 Pin 26 Pin 25 Note: The RJ45 connector at the rear of Indigo frames should not be used to connect controller panels. -
Page 35: Sw808 Controller Operation
8.3 SW808 Controller operation To use the SW808 Controller, proceed as follows: • Connect the SW808 Controller panel to a Crystal Vision frame with an SW803 3G module installed as explained in the previous section • Power the Controller panel - the panel will automatically search for an SW803... -
Page 36: Multiple Routing
Crystal Vision Appendix Multiple routing Multiple routing can be performed by creating the required destination-source pairs before pressing the TAKE button. The destination buttons will flash to show that they have routing waiting for a take. To confirm the routing press the TAKE button and the selected routing assignments will all be updated simultaneously.
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