Crystal Vision Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7 Contents Introduction Installation General Safety Summary Rack mounting and ventilation Frame connectors Connecting mains cables Remote control / GPI connections Note: The total current available from the 5.5V DC outputs is limited to approximately 1.0amp from the upper frame and 1.0 amp from the lower...
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Updated information regarding the PS-55i (replaced by the PS-80i), PSU- 75i and PSU-150i (both superseded by the PSU-160i) and the Mains Combiner (now obsolete) 26/05/10 Revision 6 Removed Indigo 4S (obsolete) 11/07/10 Revision 7 PSU Alarm relay function clarified, page 12. 08/08/12 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
A hinged front panel and removable fan assembly provides access to the power supply unit and all of the modules. The Crystal Vision Indigo 4 frame with front control panel open 09/08/2012...
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If third and fourth PSUs are fitted, any alarms will appear on Remotes 4 and 6. There are ten two-colour LEDs on the front panel, with yellow/green indicating a normal condition and red an abnormal condition. An eleventh LED indicates external comms activity. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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A Comms LED monitors external RS422 activity and will flash amber when there is external communications with the frame. Statesman users will be able to remotely monitor frame temperature and fan speed. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Only use this rack in conjunction with Crystal Vision modules designed for that purpose. Handling The Indigo 4 frame can exceed 10kg in weight. Care must be taken when lifting and carrying the frame. Under no circumstances should it be attempted to lift the frame by the front panel opening loop handles as this can result in injury and damage to the front panel assembly.
40 °C. It is also possible to operate the frame with the front panel open, however the frame may not meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in this condition. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Connecting mains cables The Indigo 4 frame is powered by connecting an IEC power cord(s) to the upper and/or lower IEC connectors depending on the number of installed power supply modules. Mains cables that are used must have a minimum current rating of 6A and be fitted with an IEC 320 female connector;...
'a' to 'f'. The functions assigned to them are dependent on the module inserted in each slot, but a typical use is as a GPI line. Refer to the documentation supplied with each Crystal Vision module to determine the actual functions assigned.
The upper frame and lower frame DC outputs are separately fused with thermal auto resetting fuse. To maintain EMC compliance only good quality screened cable assemblies should be used. All comms connections are common to all remotes and RJ45s. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
The failure of any one mains inlet will result in all PSU relays indicating an alarm. The current through the relay contacts should be limited to a maximum of 200mA. Note: 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Statesman Hub. To change the RS422 communications termination access the RS422 term/unterm switch at the bottom of the lower front control panel PCB by opening the panel and lifting it upwards. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Statesman system, or if multiple control panels connect to a single frame via one multidrop cable. Statesman will display the Hex switch settings 0 to E as frame addresses 1 to F; switch setting F will be displayed as frame address 10. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Ethernet control is provided by the Indigo E series of frames. This allows the Statesman PC control system or remote active control panels to control a large number of the Indigo Ethernet series frames over a local area network. Statesman control over the Ethernet of Indigo frames 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Description Data Flashing This LED will flash to indicate activity. Link Normally lit This LED will be lit whenever the frame is connected to an Ethernet network. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
2U frame or the upper or lower slots of the lower section of the 4U frame the position of the two-position slide switch must be set accordingly. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
From this web page you are able then to change the IP address manually or automatically if DHCP is available. A frame serial number may also be entered. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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(second line in status list), this is the setting of the frame address switch. Rotate this switch to something other than the number displayed. Refreshing the browser will then reflect this change so verifying that the correct frame is being communicated with. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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Confirmation Window Should an incorrect IP address be added an error dialogue box will be displayed indicating the likely cause of the error condition. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Once the desired serial number has been entered press the Store button to save it to memory. Should the chosen serial number contain an error or be out of range an error dialogue box will be displayed. Error dialogue box 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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Crystal Vision Installation Once a serial number has been successfully entered a confirmation dialogue is displayed. The Status page will also echo the new serial number. Serial number successfully added 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Installation 2.7 Installing Crystal Vision modules The Indigo 4 frames each have 24 slots for Crystal Vision video, audio or optical cards. Signal connections are made through rear modules. The inside of the frame can be accessed to change the modules by pulling forward the two black handles, one on each side of the front panel.
Insert the module into the appropriate guides and push it fully home Refit the retaining brackets if required The Indigo 4 upper frame with two modules fitted in slots 1 and 2 Removing modules To remove signal modules simply pull on the handle and withdraw them from the frame, with the retaining brackets removed.
Refit full or half size EMC covers and replace the retaining bars The Indigo 4 upper frame rear view with EMC covers fitted and RM01 connectors fitted to slots 1 and 2 If only a single slot remains uncovered, half size EMC covers are available.
Crystal Vision Installation Part of an Indigo 4 upper frame showing the use of full and half size EMC covers and the use of single, double and quad rear connectors In order to accommodate the connectors of some full height (quad) rear modules such as...
PCB must be set to one. Indigo 4 front panel hardware settings – PSU configuration If both power supplies are fitted the slide switch is set to position two. If the switch is set...
Although it is possible to operate the frame with the front panel open the frame may not Warning: meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in this condition. Slot numbers In an Indigo 4 frame, the slot or location numbers are determined by the position of the card in the frame. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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Node numbers Whilst most Crystal Vision cards have their unique card location address assigned automatically, older cards and frames use a ‘node’ switch on each card. In all of the current frames, this node switch should be set to zero (factory default).
Reading LED status and active display messages There are six two-colour LEDs on an active or passive front panel, with yellow/green indicating a normal condition and red an abnormal condition. The Indigo 4 LEDs 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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Indigo REMIND active front panel can also be used to interrogate the status of the front panel and installed PSUs by pressing Enter when those devices are listed in Device view. Statesman users will be able to remotely monitor frame temperature and fan speed. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
This switch should be left in the 422 position. See Reading Comms mode and status below for further help. The first expression in the bottom line gives the Statesman rack address = hex switch setting + 1. Press CAL to exit the frame diagnostics menu. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
The PSU-160i power supplies can be inserted and removed while the system is powered without damage. However, this must be done quickly as there will be no forced convection air, as the PSU fan assembly has to be removed. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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Check that the two/one switch behind the control panel is set correctly for the number of Note: PSUs installed to prevent redundant PSU warnings. 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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Tighten the two captive screws to the left of the PSU fan ensuring that they are not too tight to be undone without a screwdriver If the unit was unpowered it may now be powered and tested 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Remove the finger guard and fan by unscrewing the four retaining screws Replace the fan with a Crystal Vision supplied replacement part to ensure adequate cooling and continued fire protection Be sure to refit finger guards on the outer side of the mounting plate assembly ...
Remove the fan and finger guard completely Replace the fan with a Crystal Vision supplied replacement part to ensure adequate cooling. Be sure to fit the finger guards on the outer side of the fan Reconnect the 3-way connector which is attached to three wires on the fan onto the front panel PCB connector labelled FAN ...
If a fuse blows repeatedly this indicates a fault either in the associated power supply module or elsewhere. Return the frame and/or power supply to the manufacturer or dealer for repair. Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and rating (5A, 250V time delay). Note: 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
Crystal Vision Trouble shooting Software upgrades The Indigo 4 front panel will require the software to be upgraded on both front panel PCBs simultaneously. As both panels use the same software there will be no possibility of fitting the upgrade Note: incorrectly.
Press the Device key in Statesman mode to display frame diagnostics Look at the Comms LED. It should flash slowly at medium intensity when a valid communication link is present. It will flash brightly when the communication link is active 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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Check that the 422/TCP panel switch is in the RS422 position Why doesn't the switch on the front panel that sets the slot address work? Changing this switch only takes effect the next time the front panel is powered up 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
PSU in 1U frames 1.14 2.14 Most Crystal Vision cards have their unique node or card location address assigned automatically by the panel processor based on the slot occupied in the frame and the Upper/Lower range address setting. Older cards may have a special 16 position node switch for use with older frames such as the FR2-12 or FR1-6.
26-pin high density D-Type connector and RJ45 connector) Second serial port available for Statesman control (connection via 26-pin high density D-Type connector and RJ45 connector) REMIND active display control of passive frame Ethernet control capable option 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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4U frame without active control panel (passive) for up to 24 modules Indigo 4 4U frame Ethernet capable and Statesman enabled with no controls or display for up to 24 Indigo 4SE modules PSU-160i 160 Watt PSU for 1U/2U/4U Indigo frames 09/08/2012 Indigo 4 User Manual R1.7...
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