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EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 2.0 January 2009
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  • Page 1 Version 2.0 January 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 3 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 4 Safety WARNING: Dangerously high voltages are present inside this equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 6 Topaz Router This page left intentionally blank Revision 2.0 Page II...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Topaz Router TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ........................1 1.1. FEATURES ..........................1 INSTALLATION .........................3 2.1. UNPACKING .......................... 3 2.2. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ....................3 2.2.1. Router Frames ......................3 2.2.2. Remote Panels ......................3 2.3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ..................... 3 2.3.1. Video Inputs and Outputs ................... 5 2.3.2.
  • Page 8 Topaz Router 3.8.3. Serial Port ......................... 16 3.9. LOCAL CONTROL PANEL....................16 3.10. REMOTE CONTROL PANELS .................... 16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................17 4.1. QT-1616N, QT-3232N TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ............17 4.1.1. Configuration......................17 4.1.2. Analog Video Inputs....................17 4.1.3. Analog Video Outputs ....................17 4.1.4.
  • Page 9 Figure 2-11: RS232/422 Connecting to the Computer ..................7 Figure 2-12: Topaz router with power supply mounting trays (optional) ............8 Figure 3-1: Q-LINK to Three Remote Control Panels (shown on Topaz Router) ..........15 Figure 3-2: Example Control Panel, rear view....................15 Figure 3-3: T-Piece ............................15 Figure 3-4: Router &...
  • Page 10 Topaz Router This page left intentionally blank Revision 2.0 Page VI...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Topaz Router OVERVIEW Designed to meet the needs of both broadcast and professional video users, Topaz is an aggressively low priced routing system combining no-compromise technical specifications with a market leading control system. With broadcast quality, reliability, and affordability, Topaz is suited to many applications, including professional, corporate/industrial markets, educational uses and the AV and presentation markets.
  • Page 12 Expansion: The input and output stage of the Topaz routers are fixed at 8, 16 and 32. They cannot be expanded beyond their frame size. Power Supply: The power supply for the Topaz routers is external and connects to the frame via secure bayonet locking connector.

  • Page 13: Installation

    The Q-Link remote panels are 130mm deep plus cables. All remote panels are designed to fit into standard 19" equipment racks and can be mounted at any angle. 2.3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The following images provide a view of the rear panels and the connectors. Figure 2-1: Rear View of Topaz QT-3232S Router Revision 2.0 Page 3...

  • Page 14: Figure 2-2: Rear View Of Topaz Qt-1616S Router

    Topaz Router Figure 2-2: Rear View of Topaz QT-1616S Router Figure 2-3: Rear View of Topaz QT-3232H Router Figure 2-4: Rear View of Topaz QT-1616H Router Figure 2-5: Rear View of Topaz QT-3232N Router Figure 2-6: Rear View of Topaz QT-1616N Router Revision 2.0...

  • Page 15: Video Inputs And Outputs

    On Topaz routers of 16x16 and 32x16, outputs 1-14 are single outputs and 15 and 16 are dual outputs. On 32x32 routers, outputs 1-14 and 17-30 are single outputs and 15, 16, 31, and 32 are dual outputs.

  • Page 16: Remote Control - Using Q-Link

    Figure 2-9: Audio Connector Wiring 2.3.4. Remote Control - using Q-link All Topaz routers can be connected to other Quartz standard routers and standard remote control panels by a single coaxial link called Q-link. This link uses standard 75Ω video cable daisy-chained from frame to frame and from panel to panel over a maximum cable length of 500m.

  • Page 17: Rs232 Pc Interface Cable

    The Topaz 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 Topaz router where any internally required voltages are generated. The external PSU has an IEC inlet and approx 1.7m of DC lead terminated in a two-pin bayonet style connector.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Frames

    Figure 2-12: Topaz router with power supply mounting trays (optional) 2.5. CONFIGURING THE FRAMES All of the Topaz routers have a rear panel DIP switch and rotary address switches to allow basic operating modes to be controlled and the Q-Link address to be set. 2.5.1. DIP Switches This is a small 8-way switch block.

  • Page 19: Q-Link Address Switches

    QT-AA: Up/On = Self Test Off. Down/Off = Self Test On QT-AV: Up/On = DC Restore On. DC Restore Off Note on earlier Topaz SD units, those without an Ethernet connector, SW 1-4 has a different function: Up/On = Use last crosspoint settings at power up...

  • Page 20: High Definition Router

    2.5.3.2. High Definition Router The Topaz High Definition Router has one timing plane for crosspoint switching, it will switch according to the SMPTE RP-168 standard for Standard Definition Digital Video signals when using bi-level sync or High Definition Digital Video signals when using tri-level sync. The setting of SW1-8 determines which sync signal is expected on the reference input.

  • Page 21: General Description

    3.1. INTRODUCTION The Topaz series are small routing switchers ideal for simple switching applications. The Topaz routers are available in a range of sizes and cover most signal formats. Each router format: high definition (HD), standard definition (SD), analog video (AV), and analog audio (AA), is a stand-alone unit.

  • Page 22: Standard Definition Video (Sd)

    Topaz Router 3.2. STANDARD DEFINITION VIDEO (SD) The matrix is capable of handling signals in the following formats: 270Mb/s D1 component 270Mb/s ASI MPEG Compressed Video 143Mb/s D2 NTSC composite 177Mb/s D2 PAL composite 360Mb/s future wide screen applications The serial video inputs are terminated in 75Ω and fed to an input receiver circuit that provides equalization for losses to serial video signals, mainly at high frequencies, that have travelled down long cables.

  • Page 23: Analog Video (Av)

    Topaz Router 3.4. ANALOG VIDEO (AV) The video inputs are terminated in 75Ω and DC coupled, enabling it to handle composite or component signals. The output amplifiers are adjustment-free with a bandwidth to over 100MHz. Vertical interval switching is referenced to the Sync Input and complies with SMPTE RP-168.

  • Page 24: Power System

    The Topaz 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 Topaz router where any internally required voltages are generated. The external PSU has an IEC inlet and approximately 1.7m of DC lead terminated in a two-pin bayonet style connector.

  • Page 25: Figure 3-1: Q-Link To Three Remote Control Panels (Shown On Topaz Router)

    Topaz Router Figure 3-1: Q-LINK to Three Remote Control Panels (shown on Topaz Router) Q-Link Figure 3-2: Example Control Panel, rear view A 'T-piece' is required to connect the control panel on to the Q-Link network. Figure 3-3: T-Piece The “T-piece” allows anyone of the control panels within a Q-Link chain to be removed from service and replaced without disrupting the Q-Link, even temporarily.

  • Page 26: Ethernet Port

    DIP switch. 3.9. LOCAL CONTROL PANEL The Topaz Local Control Panel can be installed on to the latest Topaz frames. It is fully programmable and provides control to all of the router I/O’s. Figure 3-5: Local Control Panel 3.10.

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Topaz Router TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1. QT-1616N, QT-3232N TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.1.1. Configuration Fixed at 16x16 or 32x32 Inputs/Outputs: 4.1.2. Analog Video Inputs Nominal Signal Level: 1V p-p Video Signal: Sync Pulse (separate H+V): 2V p-p Max Signal level: DC restored Inputs...

  • Page 28: Unwanted Residual Effects

    Topaz Router 13ns typical Path Length, Typical: 4.1.6. Unwanted Residual Effects Crosstalk, at 5.5MHz worst case: -60dB -70dBrms Noise to 5.5Mz: 4.1.7. Control Specs 75Ω video cable Q-Link to Remote Panels: 500m Max. Length: Serial RS232/422: D9 socket Connector: RJ45 Ethernet: 4.1.8.

  • Page 29: Qt-1616H, Qt-3232H, Qt-1616S, Qt-3232S Technical Description

    Topaz Router 4.2. QT-1616H, QT-3232H, QT-1616S, QT-3232S TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.2.1. Configuration Fixed at 16x16 or 32x32 Inputs/Outputs: 4.2.2. Serial Video Inputs SMPTE 292M (1.5Gb/s), Standard: SMPTE 259M (143, 177, 270, 360) 800mV p-p nominal Signal Level: 75 Ω terminating Impedance:...

  • Page 30: Power Specs

    Topaz Router 4.2.7. Power Specs Auto ranging 100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz Supply, external: Power Consumption: Two pin bayonet locking Connections: Relay contact rated 250mA, 50V Power Fail Alarm Output: Connector screw terminals Optional Redundant PSU: 4.2.8. Physical Specs 3.5” (90mm) Height: 19”...

  • Page 31: Qt-0808H, Qt-1616H, Qt-3232H, Qt-0808S, Qt-1616S & Qt-3232S Technical Description

    Topaz Router 4.3. QT-0808H, QT-1616H, QT-3232H, QT-0808S, QT-1616S & QT-3232S TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.3.1. Configuration Fixed at 8x8, 16x16 or 32x32 Inputs/Outputs: 4.3.2. Serial Video Inputs SMPTE 292M (1.5Gb/s), Standard: SMPTE 259M (143, 177, 270, 360) 800mV p-p nominal Signal Level: 75Ω...

  • Page 32: Power Specs

    Topaz Router 4.3.7. Power Specs Auto ranging 100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz Supply, external: Power Consumption: Two-pin bayonet locking Connections: Relay contact rated 250mA, 50V Power Fail Alarm Output: Connector screw terminals Optional Redundant PSU: 4.3.8. Physical Specs 3.5” (90mm) Height: 19”...

  • Page 33: Configuring The System: Winsetup

    Topaz Router CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM: WINSETUP The WinSetup program is used to configure most of the routing functions, including control panel operation. It allows such things as the number of signal levels to be defined, which routing frames and panels are connected to the system, and what the names are for the inputs and outputs.

  • Page 34: Figure 5-2: Main Tab Of Edit Frame Window

    Topaz Router the routers serial number label. If you cannot find an exact match then use one of the generic part numbers like Qxx00-SV-3232 for a Q3200-SV-3232 or a Q6400-SV-3232. Figure 5-2: Main Tab of Edit Frame Window Router frames must be ‘attached’ to the router level that they are to follow, and this is set in the level allocation section in the lower half of the screen.

  • Page 35: Figure 5-3: Properties Tab Of Edit Frame Window

    Topaz Router Figure 5-3: Properties Tab of Edit Frame Window (3) Sources: Enter the sources dialog and use the add button to fill the name table with SRC-1 to SRC-x. The names can be edited later once a few panels are configured and working.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-5: Key Definition Tab

    Topaz Router (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 panels dialog and use the new button. This will show all Quartz panels listed by part number.

  • Page 37: Control Panel Operation

    Topaz Router CONTROL PANEL OPERATION The whole range of standard Q-Link panels are described in a separate manual MANUAL-05. Revision 2.0 Page 27...
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