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  • Page 1 ARGO INSTALLATION & TECHNICAL MANUAL Digital Broadcast IP Production Console calrec.com...
  • Page 2 Hebden Bridge equipment without notice. Any changes we make Argo S, Argo Q, Apollo, Apollo+, Artemis, West Yorkshire will be reflected in subsequent issues of this Artemis+, Summa, Brio, RP1, Type R, VP2, England UK document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning fibre optic cables and connectors 53 Floor Stand Removal Impulse Router connections Cleaning procedure Floor Stand Refitting Router Redundancy Additional notes Argo Audio I/O Module Options Surface sizes Cleaning optical transceivers GPIO Connections Leg Measurements Cleaning procedure Surface widths...
  • Page 4 Monitor Panel - MY6574 Short Fader Panel - IU6577 TFT TouchScreen Panel - MU6572 TFT Meter Panel - MD6573 Specifications General Specifications DSP Pack Sizes for Argo S & Argo Q Power/Environmental Specification Audio Performance Specification Further Reading User Notes ARGO...
  • Page 5 ARGO INFORMATION calrec.com...

  • Page 6: Information

    Calrec documentation. If in doubt, please check with a Calrec handling procedures, for example, use an customer support engineer before Modifications to this equipment by any appropriately grounded anti-static wrist carrying out any form of re-soldering.

  • Page 7: Health And Safety

    HEALTH AND SAFETY Important Safety Instructions: Cleaning DANGEROUS VOLTAGES For cleaning the front panels of the • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. equipment we recommend using a soft • Heed all warnings. anti-static cloth, lightly dampened with • Follow all instructions. water if required.

  • Page 8: Technical Support

    Repairs Commissioning ensures the equipment +44 (0) 1422 842159 (9:00am-5:30pm) is correctly installed and fully functioning If you need to return goods to Calrec, Email - Technical: support@calrec.com before it goes into use. During for whatever reason, please contact your Email - General: enquiries@calrec.com...

  • Page 9: Control Surfaces

    ARGO CONTROL SURFACES calrec.com...

  • Page 10: Argo S Surface

    2 wild assign panels and a monitor panel. FIG 1 - 36 FADER ARGO S SURFACE WITH 1 ROW OF ADDITIONAL PANELS Note: The following blanking panels are available if the customer requires user custom panel or blank panel areas: NN6605 Standard Fader panel blank, NN6606 Short/Wild/Monitor panel blank and NN6607 Touch TFT panel blank.

  • Page 11: Argo Q Surface

    TB Mic socket and USB port. 48 fader wide surface with 4 standard fader panels, 6 wild assign panels, a short throw fader panel and a monitor panel. FIG 1 - 48 FADER ARGO Q SURFACE WITH 2 ROWS OF ADDITIONAL PANELS...

  • Page 12: Surface Dimensions And Assembly

    Fig 1 for Argo S & Fig 3 for Argo Q on the next page. Floor stand options - Feet FIG 2 - FLOOR STAND FITTED ADJUSTABLE FEET, END ELEVATION ARGO S The floor stands have been designed to cater for various height options.
  • Page 13 FIG 3 - NO FLOOR STAND FITTED, END ELEVATION ARGO Q FIG 4 - FLOOR STAND FITTED ADJUSTABLE FEET, END ELEVATION ARGO Q...

  • Page 14: Floor Stand Options - Castors

    The floor stands have been designed to cater for various height options. The 'Mobile' floor stand type, as shown in Fig 5 for Argo S & Fig 7 for Argo Q on the next page has castors fitted which allow the consoles to be moved to different locations as required.
  • Page 15 FIG 7 - FLOOR STAND FITTED CASTORS, END ELEVATION ARGO Q...

  • Page 16: Floor Stand Removal

    Floor Stand Removal FIG 8 - STAND MOUNTING POINTS FOR ARGO S & ARGO Q If the control surface is supplied with a floor stand, it can be removed if required to reduce the size & weight when desktop mounting is preferred.

  • Page 17: Surface Sizes

    12 fader the top. The example shown below in Fig 9 is a 3 section Argo S console on its stand. FIG 9 - LEG MEASUREMENTS - FRONT ELEVATION FOR ARGO S & ARGO Q...

  • Page 18: Surface Widths

    Access to surface connections FIG 11 - REAR INTERFACE PANELS FOR DATA AND AUDIO CONNECTIONS The primary and secondary data connections from the Argo S or the Argo Q control surface to the Impulse processing core are usually made via...

  • Page 19: Surface Components

    SURFACE COMPONENTS Display Modules: User USB Inputs: There are a range of components within the surface. This section • Front facing (internal), see Fig 1. • Front facing (internal), see Fig 1. explains how these components • 2 x USB 2.0 to front-facing USB Type-A •...
  • Page 20 1 x UN6539 Section Processor at the top. 2 x ZN6578 Surface PSU modules side Vent panel above section processor. Fig 3. above shows an Argo console by side at the bottom (behind vent panel), section seen from the rear, the...

  • Page 21: Configuring Section Processors

    Fig 2 middle right shows the Configure application being used to configure the virtual adapter for the Argo Surface on the primary Impulse core, which has been set to be in the same subnet as the Section processors in the Surface.

  • Page 22: Surface Power - Ac In

    SURFACE POWER - AC IN Argo S & Argo Q control surfaces have Fig 1 below shows 3 sections each of The lower area of Fig 1 shows that the 2 x IEC AC 100–240V AC mains inputs, which contains dual power supplies for 12V DC outputs from each of the PSU's powering up to 4 sections.

  • Page 23: Surface Power - Dc Out

    Panel 2's DC Out powers either the CA6575 Wild Assign panel, IU6577 Short Fader panel or the MY6574 Monitor panel. Panel 3's DC Out is only used for Argo Q with the extra row of panels with the same panel options as per Panel 2.

  • Page 24: Surface Control & Display Connections

    Fig 1 above right. Fig 2 below right shows the Control and Display connections for the panels and displays, a 2 section part of an Argo Q Console which contains an extra row of panels. From bottom to top the...

  • Page 25: Impulse Processing Core

    ARGO IMPULSE PROCESSING CORE calrec.com...

  • Page 26: Core Dimensions And Mounting

    CORE DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING Argo uses the Impulse processing FIG 1 - ED6534 - 3D VIEW core which is a 5U 19' rack mount enclosure designed for installation in standard 19' equipment bays. Airflow The core is cooled by fan assisted convection.

  • Page 27: Module Types & Layout

    Precision control and monitoring protocols and will serve Assist, Connect and other Calrec infrastructure for audio transport. Each Time Protocol (PTP) synchronisation to router module can be set to operate with...

  • Page 28: System Module Overview

    Sequencers in the core, thus causing <-14 SFP port 6 (right) activity a system-wide power re-sequence and system reset and initialization. The above numbers are referenced in the LED status table on the next page. 28 ARGO Impulse Processing Core Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...

  • Page 29: Aoip Router Module

    AoIP Router Module FIG 3 - RY6427 IMPULSE ROUTER MODULE - FRONT VIEW This module can provide up to eight Impulse AoIP capacity -10Gbps mode: 1Gbps ethernet connections (four redundant pairs) or two 10Gbps ethernet (Available in a later version) connections (one redundant pair) via SFP •...

  • Page 30: Dsp Carrier Module

    Fan failure. • Mezzanine DSP – The mezzanine DSP module provides a hugely scalable DSP processing resource. DSP LED Status Indicators <-1 Module OK <-2 Fan Ok 30 ARGO Impulse Processing Core Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...

  • Page 31: Psu Module

    It is powered via an IEC Mains connector on the front of the module and operates and the Calrec Logo above it illuminates to show that the module has detected no faults and is providing the correct DC power rails required for operation.
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  • Page 33: Connection Information

    ARGO CONNECTION INFORMATION calrec.com...

  • Page 34: Surface To Core Connections

    Ethernet switch and FIG 1 - SURFACE SECTION CONNECTIONS TO IMPULSE CORES VIA BUILT IN ETHERNET SWITCHES 34 ARGO Connection Information Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...

  • Page 35: Control Port Connectivity

    CSCP/SW-P-08/EMBER - 3rd party control such as Mosart. Primary Impulse Core Control Processor module (default example) • Misc control data can also include client PC Access to Calrec UI such as Configure, Connect and Assist Port 1 RJ45 Misc Control Data apps.

  • Page 36: Audio I/O Connections

    I/O to the system unless connectors operating from 100-240VAC. to the Calrec labelling on the surrounding you are confident it will not cause a Both power inputs should preferably be panel which will show the most significant conflict on the network.

  • Page 37: Modular I/O Card Slots

    AoIP options and connectivity. Argo AoIP Modules connections MODULAR I/O CONTROLLER - SIDE The Argo AoIP I/O modules are not Router Redundancy fitted with controller switches instead the Calrec AoIP products support network...
  • Page 38 IMPULSE CORE- ROUTER A/B I/O PORTS (PRIMARY CORE CONNECTIONS BLUE/SECONDARY CORE CONNECTIONS RED Primary Secondary Router 1 Router 1 Ports Ports 1A-4A 1A-4A Primary Secondary Router 1 Router 1 Ports Ports 1B-4B 1B-4B 38 ARGO Connection Information Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...

  • Page 39: Argo Audio I/O Module Options

    Analogue I/O • 12 - Analogue Line Outputs on the front of the Module on XLR-Male FIG 3 - ARGO AOIP DEVICE - DA6544 LINE OUT 12 I/O MODULE FRONT & BACK connectors. • 4 - Analogue Line Outputs on the...

  • Page 40: Gpio Connections

    GPIO WY5858 module that can be fitted into the rear Closure Connect NC- of an Argo section. This has two D25 and NO- to connectors on it for GPIO, one carries make common 8 GPI opto I/P circuits whilst the other carries 8 GPO opto O/P circuits.

  • Page 41: Dry Closure Only Outputs

    Relay 6 Normally Open Normally Made Common Relay 7 Normally Open Normally Made Common Ground Relay 8 Normally Open Normally Made Ground • Calrec connector is male, • Calrec connector is female, requiring male terminated cable requiring female terminated cable...
  • Page 42 GPIO GPI 1 STATUS 8 IN / 8 OUT CHANGEOVER GPI 2 GPI 3 GPI 4 Calrec GPIO card GPI 5 GPI 6 GPI 7 Normally Open 50 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable GPI 8 relay Supply •...
  • Page 43 WY5859 - MODULAR GPIO, 8 IN + 16 CLOSURE OUTPUT Function GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 3 GPI 4 Calrec GPIO card GPI 5 GPI 6 GPI 7 Normally Open 50 Pin Male D-Type - Wiring side of connecting cable...

  • Page 44: Gpi Rj45 Type Connector

    UR6500 Core Box x 2, AD6501 Combo I/O Box, AD6502 Analogue I/O Box and the JD6503 AES I/O Box. JB6549 ARGO COMBO BOX - GPIO CONNECTIONS 8 IN + 8 OUT 25 pin Female D-Type panel 25 pin Female D-Type panel...

  • Page 45: Synchronisation

    SYNCHRONISATION Impulse Synchronisation sources. SYNC INPUTS If the grand master clocks on the AoIP The UN6426 Control Processor networks were to fail, it is possible for the module provides the Impulse Core Sync Impulse Core to become grand master, Subsystem, which uses a dedicated synchronising AoIP network endpoints to network interface for PTP synchronisation an internal or legacy input clock source.
  • Page 46 If this occurs press the ‘Reset to first’ button after the sync generator is running. The image below right shows all the available external source formats available to the system. 46 ARGO Connection Information Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...

  • Page 47: Sfp - Overview

    IP SFP latching and extraction network, please discuss this with your ROUTER CARD SFP ORIENTATION Calrec project leader, sales person or Calrec source SFP modules from various local distributor to ensure that SFPs are manufacturers. All types used conform...

  • Page 48: Sfp Slot Covers

    Fibre SFPs should always have a dust cover fitted into their optical transceiver end when no fibre is connected to them. Calrec will not be liable for lost or missing SFP modules, or damage due to poor storage. 48 ARGO...

  • Page 49: Copper Sfp Connectivity

    If a run between devices exceeds the maximum recommended Whilst neatly bundled parallel cable runs Calrec do not supply these cables as it is distance for copper cabling, fibre and are tidy and aesthetically pleasing, they often preferable to terminate them after optical SFPs should be used instead.

  • Page 50: Testing / Certification

    Cross-over variants of this Testing / certification style only cross the pairs that are used (A Calrec strongly recommend that all IP & B). Gigabit cross-over cables require network cabling is properly tested or that the blue (C) pair is crossed with the...

  • Page 51: Fibre Sfp Connectivity

    SFPs which depending on what they are being connected to and may have Calrec recommend the use of singlemode a send path, the other is a receive path. single-mode or multimode connections fibre whenever possible in order to When terminating the fibre, the send from in and out of the system.

  • Page 52: Fibre - General Rules

    • Minimum bend radii - fibre should not WARNING be bent through too tight an angle. Calrec strongly recommends that all fibres are properly tested or certified prior to on Tight angles can cause significant Never look into the end of an optical site commissioning of the system.

  • Page 53: Cleaning Fibre Optic Cables And Connectors

    For further information or advice please finger cots or powder free surgical The best way to clean a transceiver port feel free to contact Calrec. gloves while handling fibre optic is to remove particles using a stream of cables, will help ensure cleanliness.
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  • Page 55: External Control

    ARGO EXTERNAL CONTROL calrec.com...

  • Page 56: Wireless Cscp Router Configuration

    Also, some basic networking knowledge is assumed. As an example the Calrec serial control protocol (CSCP) allows communication with Calrec consoles using the TCP/IP protocol at a pre-determined TCP port number.

  • Page 57: Dhcp Configuration

    We advise that the wireless router is FIG 3 - PC, CONSOLE AND WIRELESS ROUTER CONNECTIONS EXAMPLE configured with a LAN IP address for example here of 192. 1 68.40.3 and an IP subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 DHCP Configuration To connect wireless devices, such as a CSCP device controller, the wireless router should be configured to provide a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration...
  • Page 58 58 ARGO External Control Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...

  • Page 59: Configuration & Setup

    ARGO CONFIGURATION & SETUP calrec.com...

  • Page 60: Overview And Gui Access

    172.29.1.22. There are a number of Applications used of the Impulse core. to setup Argo S & Argo Q Systems. For further information on the Software This is for setup use only by Calrec Updater process see the Impulse - Argo...

  • Page 61: Creating A Clean Starting Point

    This opens the Shows page and at the bottom of the page is a '+New' button which when pressed allows the user to create a new show. Choose the Calrec Default as the starting template, enter the details as prompted and click 'Create' to load the new, clean show onto the console.

  • Page 62: Console Navigation

    CA6575 Wild Assign panel Provides 48 rotary control/button/display cells and can be fitted in the Argo S/Argo Q central control area, for the Argo S, one row of this panel type can be fitted or two rows for the larger Argo Q, to make up the required console layout.

  • Page 63: Layer Navigation

    Layer Navigation placed there with the Fader Layout Buses & Monitoring modes which are The Modes and Layer control row across function as well as the path width. selected from the 5th cell in the Modes and the top of the panel in combination with The image below shows the path on Layers row.

  • Page 64: Mode Row Sets

    TFT display for each parameter displayed. control is required to be at hand from Show setup>Customise panels. CA6575 WILD ASSIGN PANEL DETAIL 64 ARGO Configuration & Setup Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...

  • Page 65: Console Touch Ui Application

    'Argo Operator Manual (926-313).pdf The upper half of the screen shows all & Argo Assist Manual (926-317).pdf contains buttons for each of the main sections of the application. In this manual, the parameter controls associated with...
  • Page 66 66 ARGO Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...

  • Page 67: Panel Options

    ARGO PANEL OPTIONS calrec.com...

  • Page 68: Standard Fader Panel - Iu6576

    12 x 100mm Access button, Mini TFT fader display, configured to display the various switch parameters as required. IU6576 - ARGO S & ARGO Q STANDARD 12 FADER PANEL Connections PANEL CONNECTOR LAYOUT This panel has two separate connectors...

  • Page 69: Wild Assign Panel - Ca6575

    CA6575 - ARGO S & ARGO Q WILD ASSIGN PANEL PANEL CONNECTOR LAYOUT Connections This panel has two separate connectors for connector which uses the Superspeed...

  • Page 70: Monitor Panel - My6574

    XLR connector which or Dim control. monitored signal. can have a microphone fitted to provide Talkback. MY6574 - ARGO S & ARGO Q MONITOR PANEL Connections PANEL CONNECTOR LAYOUT This panel has two separate connectors events between panels and host for power and control placed on the back processor.

  • Page 71: Short Fader Panel - Iu6577

    Mini TFT layer display, PFL button, 1 user muted (CUT). the required console layout. defined button, Mini TFT meter display, IU6577 - ARGO S & ARGO Q SHORT FADER PANEL PANEL CONNECTOR LAYOUT Connections This panel has two separate connectors for outputs on each USB 3.0 port for Mini-...

  • Page 72: Tft Touchscreen Panel - Mu6572

    DP pairs on the DP connector. MU6572 - ARGO S & ARGO Q TFT TOUCHSCREEN PANEL DISPLAY CONNECTOR LAYOUT Connections This panel has three separate connectors Touch control via a USB 2 Type B for touch, power and video display placed connector.

  • Page 73: Tft Meter Panel - Md6573

    The image below shows an example connector. combination of Audio Metering and a 1/4 screen input video image. MD6573 - ARGO S & ARGO Q TFT METER PANEL DISPLAY CONNECTOR LAYOUT Connections This panel has two separate connectors Power via a 4 pin 12v DC connector.
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  • Page 75: Specifications

    ARGO SPECIFICATIONS calrec.com...

  • Page 76: General Specifications

    DSP Pack Sizes for Argo S & Argo Q The Impulse Core has a number of DSP Packs available for Argo S & Argo Q which can be installed in the DSP Module. The table below shows each pack size which can be used in conjunction with any Argo S or Argo Q console. The console will have been provided with the DSP Pack under licence ordered at the time of purchase and other DSP pack licences may be purchased to provide more processing facilities as required.
  • Page 77 Multiple Consoles & DSP Packs The DSP carrier module can be loaded with up to 4 Mezzanine modules which allows up to 4 Argo consoles to operate simultaneously. These are arranged in pairs (first pair provides mixers A & B, second pair provides mixers C & D) These Impulse DSP Pairing options for multiple console use are shown on page 78.
  • Page 78 2048 x 2048 (1 Router Module) up to 8192 x 8192 (4 Router Modules) AoIP Connections 4 + 4 redundant connections per router Audio Channels per 1Gbps AoIP Connection Up to 256 bi-directional CONTROL SURFACE SIZES FOR ARGO S/ARGO Q INDEPENDENT OF PACK SIZE Argo 2048/1792/1536 1122 96 Standard +...

  • Page 79: Power/Environmental Specification

    Temperature Long Term: 15°C - 30°C Relative Humidity 5% – 80% Non-condensing ARGO CONSOLE PER-SECTION POWER MEASUREMENTS 4-Section Power Measurements Mains Measurements below were taken at wall socket with Plug-in Power measurement Adapter (NB:240V only) * All faders moving at once...
  • Page 80 ARGO CONSOLE PER-SECTION POWER MEASUREMENTS CONTINUED 3-Section Power Measurements Mains Measurements below were taken at wall socket with Plug-in Power measurement Adapter (NB:240V only) * All faders moving at once Volt Steady * Worst Volt AC Current Power Factor Power...
  • Page 81 ARGO CONSOLE SINGLE SECTION PANEL MEASUREMENTS (STEADY STATE) - 240V ONLY Criteria Steady State RMS Current (A) Current (Plug-in Adapter) (A) PSU's Only 0.470 0.93 + Section Processor 0.549 1.01 + Cisco Switch 0.563 1. 1 1 + Touch TFT 0.576...
  • Page 82 No clearance is required above or below the unit. Operating Ambient Air 0°C - 40°C Temperature Weight 25 Kg Dimensions 444mm Width x 223mm Height x 500mm Depth (483mm Wide Front Panel) 82 ARGO Specifications Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...
  • Page 83 FIXED FORMAT I/O All fixed format I/O units have two IEC AC power inlets and are fitted with dual power supplies. Units will be fully functional on one PSU, however both should be fed where possible from separate sources to provide redundancy against both PSU failure and external power loss. Power The operating AC supply voltage is 100V–240V +/-10%.
  • Page 84 No clearance is required above or below the unit. Operating Ambient Air 0°C - 40°C Temperature Weight 3.3 Kg (Includes US6525 AoIP Board weighing 0.04Kg) Dimensions 430mm Width x 44mm Height x 239mm Depth (483mm Wide Front Panel) 84 ARGO Specifications Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...

  • Page 85: Audio Performance Specification

    AUDIO PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION AES3ID UNBALANCED DIGITAL INPUTS Format AES/EBU (AES3) 24-bit. Also suitable for use with SPDIF (IEC958 type 2) signals Interface, Input Sensitivity 75 Ohm unbalanced (BNC), 0.3V–1.2V Pk-Pk Sample Rate Conversion 24-Bit switchable on all AES inputs, SRC Range 30kHz to 100kHz SRC THD+N -117dB @ 1kHz, 0.00014% AES3ID UNBALANCED DIGITAL OUTPUTS...
  • Page 86 Channel, group, and aux, track or main output Mic/Line inputs Analogue Outputs Port to port Analogue Outputs Channel, group, and aux, track or main output * Note: These latency figures are not yet available. 86 ARGO Specifications Digital Broadcast IP Production Console...
  • Page 87 DYNAMIC RANGE FOR ANALOGUE AND AES3 (INPUTS) Analogue INPUTS system set for to Digital Outputs with 0 dB gain +18 dBu = 0 dBFS 110 dB +24 dBu = 0 dBFS 116 dB to Analogue Outputs with 0 dB gain * 118 dB AES3 UNBALANCED DIGITAL INPUTS system set for...
  • Page 88 AES3 BALANCED DIGITAL INPUTS (ON TYPE R - UR6500, AD6501 AND JD6503) & (ON ARGO - JB6569) Format AES/EBU (AES3) 24-bit. Interface, Input Sensitivity 110 Ohm balanced (D-Type), 0.2V-7.0V Pk-Pk Sample Rate Conversion 24-Bit switchable on all AES inputs, SRC Range 30kHz-100kHz SRC THD+N -117dB @ 1kHz, 0.00014%...
  • Page 89 AES/EBU (AES3) 24-bit Also suitable for use with SPDIF (IEC958 type 2) signals Interface 75 Ohm unbalanced 1V Pk-Pk into 75 Ohm load (BNC) Jitter <0.015UI (2.5ns) peak * Provisional ANALOGUE INPUT SPECS (ON ARGO - AD6548, DA6544, JB6549 & JD6569) Analogue - Digital 24 Bit Conversion Input...

  • Page 90: Further Reading

    9. Argo Assist Manual (926-317) This defines how an Argo with or without a physical console is setup and controlled via Calrec Assist, which is Calrec’s web-based user operation tool.

  • Page 91: User Notes

    USER NOTES...
  • Page 92 Calrec Audio Ltd Nutclough Mill Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire England UK HX7 8EZ Tel +44 (0)1422 842159 Fax +44 (0)1422 845244 E-mail Enquiries@calrec.com calrec.com (926-312 Iss.9)

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