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EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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  • Page 1 Version 1.0, October 2009 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 Topaz Router. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 WARNING WARNING: Dangerously high voltages are present inside this equipment. WARNING: This equipment uses power/mains connectors fitted with earth pins. It is most important as a matter of personal safety that the equipment is properly earthed. CAUTION: This equipment may have more than one power supply cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power supply cords before servicing.
  • Page 5 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express 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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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    OPERATION ........................12 4.1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW......................12 4.1.1. Interfacing Ethernet Control Panels with Quartz Routers ......... 12 4.1.2. Interfacing Q-Link Control Panels with Evertz Routers..........12 4.1.3. Interfacing Q-Link Control Panels with EQX Server ..........12 4.2. SYSTEM COMPONENTS ....................12 4.3.
  • Page 8 5.1.2. Control panel Q-Link Interface .................. 21 5.1.3. Router Ethernet Interface..................22 5.1.4. Router Q-Link Interface..................... 23 5.1.5. Serial Interface......................23 5.1.6. Ethernet Interface ..................... 24 5.1.7. Configuring Routers to Communicate with the SC-500E .......... 24 Page IV Revision 1.0...
  • Page 9 SC-500E System Controller Figures Figure 1-1: SC-500E System Controller ......................1 Figure 2-1: Rear View of SC-500E ........................7 Figure 2-2: Daisy Chain Method ........................10 Figure 4-1: Front Edge Controls ........................13 Figure 5-1: WinSetup Configuration Editor.....................17 Figure 5-2: WinSetup Frame Editor ........................18 Figure 5-3: WinSetup Source Definition ......................19...
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  • Page 11: Overview

    Evertz/Quartz products and third party equipment. It can also be configured to provide communication translations between Q-Link, RS-422/RS-232 and Ethernet. The SC-500E is powered from a single external power supply that connects to the frame via a secure bayonet locking connector. A redundant external power supply can also be fitted if required.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual will assist you in the use of the SC-500E, and contains all the necessary information to successfully operate this product. If further product information or assistance is required, please contact Evertz or your local Evertz/Quartz distributor.

  • Page 13: Definitions

    SC-500E System Controller 1.2. DEFINITIONS 4:2:2: The sampling ratio used in the HDTV digital video signal. For every 4 samples of luminance there are 2 samples each of R-Y (Red minus Luminance) and B-Y (Blue minus Luminance). 16x9: A wide screen television format such as HDTV in which the aspect ratio of the screen is 16 units wide by 9 high as opposed to the 4x3 of normal TV.
  • Page 14 SC-500E System Controller DROP FRAME: In NTSC systems, where the frame rate is 29.97002618 frames per second, the drop frame mode permits time of day indexing of the frame numbers by dropping certain frame numbers. Specifically frames 0, and 1 at the beginning of each minute except minutes 0,10,20,30,40, &...
  • Page 15 SC-500E System Controller SMPTE 272M: The SMPTE standard for embedding audio in serial digital standard definition (SMPTE 259M-C) video signals. SMPTE 274M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for high definition component video signals with an active picture of 1080 lines x 1920 pixels.

  • Page 16: Installation

    The SC-500E range uses a common external PSU ‘brick’ that is auto-ranging and converts nominal 115V or 230V AC mains voltages to safe 12V DC. This then connects to the SC-500E where any internally required voltages are generated. The external PSU has an IEC inlet and approximate 1.7m of DC lead terminated in a two-pin bayonet style connector.

  • Page 17: Electrical Connections

    2.4.1. Power 1 PSU 12VDC Input This is the main 12 Volt DC input. The SC-500E is supplied with the external power supply unit (PSU) QT-PS. Before using, please check that you have been supplied with the correct unit. The PSU does not contain any serviceable parts and for safety reasons should not be opened as there is a significant risk of electric shock.

  • Page 18: Connecting To An Ethernet Network

    2.4.5.1. Connecting to an Ethernet Network The SC-500E uses 10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) or Gigabit (1Gbps) twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-T systems, category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA – 568 100Ω STP cable may be used. When connecting for 100Base-TX systems, category 5 UTP cable is required.

  • Page 19: Optional Customized Configurations

    SC-500E System Controller 2.5. OPTIONAL CUSTOMIZED CONFIGURATIONS 2.5.1. Power 2 PSU 12 VDC Input This is the redundant power supply input. The power supply can be supplied as an option. Use only the approved power supply unit QT-PS. The part number for this unit is PSU-S-105. The use of non- approved power supply units might have unpredictable results and may cause damage.

  • Page 20: Figure 2-2: Daisy Chain Method

    SC-500E System Controller Figure 2-2: Daisy Chain Method Page 10 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 21: Technical Description

    SC-500E System Controller TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 3.1. SPECIFICATIONS Q-Link: 75Ω video cable (max length 500m) Quantity: 2 independent, 2 shared Serial RS232/422: RS422/232, RJ45 Quantity: 2 independent, 2 shared Ethernet: 10/100baseT, RJ45 Quantity: 3.2. PHYSICAL Height: 1.75” (44mm) 1RU Width: 19” Rack Mount (482mm) Depth: 5”...

  • Page 22: Operation

    4.1.1. Interfacing Ethernet Control Panels with Quartz Routers In this application, the SC-500E communicates with legacy Quartz routers via serial or Q-Link and with the control panels via Ethernet. This allows legacy routers to use the latest control panels that only have an Ethernet connection.

  • Page 23: System Configuration

    4.3.2. DIP Switch settings The four way DIP switch fitted to the front processor of the SC-500E must be set correctly before the system will work. The functions of the DIP switches are shown in Table 4-1. After making changes to the DIP switch always press the Reset button to accept the change.

  • Page 24: Status Leds

    SC-500E System Controller 4.3.4. Status LEDs The SC-500E has various status LEDs to provide the user with a quick indication of how the system is operating and to warn of any errors that may be encountered. The following sections describe the LEDs that are most integral to the use of the SC-500E.

  • Page 25: Link Led

    4.3.4.8. LINK LED The LINK LED is green and indicates that the SC-500E has established a valid linkage to its hub, and whether the SC-500E is sending or receiving data. This gives a good indication that the segment is wired correctly.

  • Page 26: Table 4-3: Comparing Various Pin Configurations

    SC-500E System Controller RS-232 RS-422 EIA/TIA 568B Pair2 10BaseT Pair2 10BaseT Pair3 10BaseT Pair1 Pair1 Pair3 10BaseT Pair4 Pair4 Table 4-3: Comparing Various Pin Configurations Page 16 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 27: Configuring The System Using Winsetup

    The configuration of the SC-500E uses a special version of WinSetup that is different from the versions used to configure the routers. To ensure that the correct version is used, check the Options, System Version menu.

  • Page 28: Figure 5-2: Winsetup Frame Editor

    (1) Levels: Enter the level names for each of the signal levels you want to control. Do not tick the “Complex” box at this stage. (2) Frames: Enter the frames dialog and use the new button. When using a SC-500E, all frames within the system must use the Quartz protocol so all routers are considered a Quartz Router.

  • Page 29: Figure 5-3: Winsetup Source Definition

    (4) Destinations: Enter the destination dialog and set up the destination names in the same way as used for the source names. (5) Panels: Enter the panel’s dialog and use the new button. This will show all Evertz panels listed by part number. Select the part number that matches the part number on the panel’s serial number label.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-4: Winsetup Panel Configuration

    (5) Download: Use the System menu, Download-to-Router to transfer the setup data to the router. Remember to save the setup as it CANNOT be retrieved from the router. Note: The configuration for the SC-500E can only be downloaded over Ethernet and not serially.

  • Page 31: Special Interfaces

    The control panel Q-Link port is an interface that is defined to allow all properly equipped control panels to connect to the SC-500E via Q-Link. Each of the Q-Link ports can be defined as a port to host panels using Q-Link. The interface is defined as a QLINK1 interface using the Qlink (Hosted Panels) protocol.

  • Page 32: Router Ethernet Interface

    Figure 5-6: Q-Link Hosted Panels Port Settings 5.1.3. Router Ethernet Interface The router Ethernet port is an interface that is defined to allow a router to be controlled by the SC-500E using an Ethernet connection. Each router must have its own interface defined. The interface is defined as a TCP interface using the Quartz protocol.

  • Page 33: Router Q-Link Interface

    5.1.4. Router Q-Link Interface The router Q-Link port is an interface that is defined to allow a router to be controlled by the SC-500E using a Q-Link connection. Each router must have its own interface defined. The interface is defined as a QLINK1 interface using the Qlink (Slave) protocol.

  • Page 34: Ethernet Interface

    For routers that have redundant frame controllers, the connection must be through a serial connection so that the frame controller redundancy can be handled by the router and not the SC-500E. This is a single connection so that the redundancy of the attached router is transparent to the SC-500E.

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