Vision range. There is a single slot for the single or dual redundant plug-in power supply. A hinged front panel allows easy access to removable fan assemblies, the installed modules and the power supply or supplies in the case of the Indigo 1-DP frame. The Indigo1A/1AE Crystal Vision frame...
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Five of the LEDs show the status of the front fan, PSU, PSU fan, and frame temperature. 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. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
To avoid injury or fire hazard do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. Only use this rack in conjunction with Crystal Vision modules designed for that purpose. The Indigo 1 range of frames is capable of housing the Crystal Vision range of optical modules.
The following connectors are available at the rear of the frame: Connector Function Notes PSU AC input 85 to 264V, fuse under flap Dual flying PSU AC inputs Indigo 1-DP only 85 to 264V, fuse on PSU modules. Remote 1 GPI and DC out Refer to pinout tables Remote 2...
Connecting mains cables Indigo 1 The Indigo 1 frame is powered by connecting a power cord to the IEC socket. Ensure that it has a minimum current rating of 6A, is fitted with an IEC 320 female connector, includes a protective ground connection and meets relevant local safety standards.
Crystal Vision Installation The Indigo 1-DP frame is powered by connecting two power cords to the flying IEC sockets. Ensure they have a minimum current rating of 6A and are fitted with an IEC 320 female connector, which includes a protective ground connection and meets relevant local safety standards.
Alternatively a REMIND remote control panel can also be connected here and used to control up to two passive Indigo 1/2 frames. If an external RS422 control device is to be used ensure that the controller will drive the RX+ Link Bus i/p with TX+ etc.
PCB (shown at the top in this picture). RJ45 Ethernet connector Pin number Function 4 and 5 Not used – 75 ohm resistor to GND in frame 7 and 8 Not used – 75 ohm resistor to GND in frame Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
The two frames do not need to be the same type so any combination of Indigo 1, Indigo 2 or Indigo DT can be used. The only exception to this is the Indigo 4 frame, which cannot be linked to other frames, as the card count will exceed the maximum.
Statesman commands but the frame link bus must not be connected across frame pairs due to processor clashing. This isolation between the Statesman bus and frame link bus can be achieved by the use of a commercially available RJ45e economiser or adapter cable. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
‘D’ type socket pin No 6 / Shell 6/ Shell PBRX + PBRX - PBTX + PBTX - To ensure continued EMC compliance it is recommended to use high quality shielded twin pair cable for RS422 cabling. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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 Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
Description Data Flashing This LED will flash to indicate activity. Normally lit This LED will be lit whenever the frame is connected to an Link Ethernet network. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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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. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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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. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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 Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
Serial number successfully added 2.8 Installing Crystal Vision modules The 1U Indigo frames have six slots for Crystal Vision video or audio 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 knobs, one on each side of the front panel.
Crystal Vision video or audio card. The Indigo 1 frame rear view with EMC covers removed for slots 1 and 2 The rear modules are held in place by a retaining bar at each side. These run the height of the frame and provide mechanical support as well as ensuring EMC compliance.
If only a single slot remains uncovered, half size EMC covers are available. The Indigo 1 frame showing the use of full and half size EMC covers and the use of single and double rear connectors To maintain product safety and EMC compliance, the rear of the frame should be...
Crystal Vision Installation 2.9 Indigo power supplies There are four supplies to be found in the Indigo 1 frame: the 75W rated PSU-75i and the 150W rated PSU-150i, the 160W rated PSU-160i and a dual power supply containing two PS-55i modules.
Installation Indigo 1-DP power supply module The Indigo 1-DP is fitted with a pair of removable slim-line 80 Watt power supply modules. These modules fit side by side in the place of the single PSU module in an adapted Indigo 1 frame.
There are three cooling modes that can be selected using a switch at the rear of the control panel. Indigo 1/1A/1S front panel hardware settings – cooling mode The three modes are normal, quiet and maximum cooling. Switches 1 and 2 of the two-position DIL switch control the three cooling modes as follows: Levers 1 &2...
Celsius, inside the frame above slot 3 where the temperature sensor is located. 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).
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Further details of control panel operation can be found in the Indigo Control Panel User Manual and details of module operation can be found in the documentation supplied with each module. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
'fault cleared'. Press an active button to clear the display. The 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. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
Press the CAL button again to move on to the switch and panel address test. Menu 3 Comment KEYS and HEX switch Press each key to test function F4 pressed addr 00 Hex switch is read and setting displayed Power cycle the panel to exit the diagnostic menus. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
= valid Comms received from boards by front panel y = Comms transmitted from panel to boards. Example A frame containing boards, but not connected to a PC could therefore have the display: Comms [mode] =422 node = 03 Comms [status] =nnyy Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
However, this will result in loss of frame power. Note: The Indigo 1-DP can have a single power supply removed without loss of frame power. To gain access to the Indigo PSUs proceed as follows: ...
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See Installation chapter, left/right side conversion. Dual power supplies mother-board. The PS-80i power supply modules are mounted into the Indigo 1-DP frame by way of a carrier board. This carrier board which remains in situ contains the CPU, alarm relay and low voltage fusing for the frame bays.
Close the front panel whilst the PSU fan assembly is removed when the frame is Tip: powered, to allow the front panel fan to operate and provide cooling. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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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 ...
Front panel fan showing 3-pin connector and finger guard Replacing the mains input fuses This information refers to all frames except the Indigo 1-DP. The mains input fuse is fitted inside the IEC 320 connector at the rear of the frame. A spare fuse is also stored inside the connector.
Trouble shooting Indigo 1-DP The Indigo 1-DP does not have externally accessible mains fuses. These are situated on each of the power supply modules. To service these fuses it is necessary to remove the power supply module from the frame.
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The Indigo 1AE and 1SE front panels do not have a removable EPROM. Software upgrades are done via the Ethernet connection. See the Indigo active front panel manual for information concerning remote software loading. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
Check that each control panel has a unique address Why has Statesman and/or two-panel link serial communication failed? Check that the appropriate cabling is connected correctly and is intact. Check that the 422/TCP panel switch is in the RS422 position Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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The password is used in the resulting panel lock menu (Locked Password =) to unlock it 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 Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
Front Panel Company Rotate the shaft encoder to select 'Crystal Crystal Vision Vision' etc Press ENTER to pass over menu 4 and re-boot the panel. The front panel should now boot up as normal. Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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.
Single plug in power supply (75 Watt PSU-75i) 150 Watt PSU-150i may also be used, but is not required 160 Watt PSU-160i fitted as standard from mid 2007 Dual redundant 2 x PS-55i 55 Watt power supply (Indigo 1-DP only) Module control Remote Six control lines per module.
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75 Watt PSU for 1U/2U/4U Indigo frames (to be superseded by the PSU-160i) PSU-75i 150 Watt PSU for 1U/2U/4U Indigo frames PSU-150i PSU-160i 160 Watt PSU for 1U/2U/4U Indigo frames PS-55i 55 Watt PSU for Indigo 1-DP frames (two required) Indigo 1 User Manual R1.7 18/06/2010...
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