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  • Page 1 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 SC-1000. 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: DANGEROUSLY HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE POWER SUPPLY FRAME. WARNING: TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE 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 4 WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.
  • 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

    3.5. CONFIGURING THE SC-1000 SYSTEM CONTROLLER ..........3-2 3.5.1. New Quartz Router Installation ................3-2 3.5.2. Loading WinSetup....................3-4 3.5.3. Using the SC-1000 with an Existing Quartz Routing System ........3-5 3.6. TIMECODE.......................... 3-6 3.7. CONNECTING THE WINSETUP COMPUTER ..............3-6 3.8.
  • Page 8 5.2.3. Control Panels ......................5-2 CONFIGURATION ........................6-1 6.1. SETUP SERIAL PORT......................6-1 6.2. RESET SWITCH AND CARD EJECTOR SWITCH ............6-1 6.3. SETTING SC-1000 LINKS AND SWITCHES..............6-2 OPERATION ..........................7-1 7.1. FRONT PANEL OPERATION ..................... 7-1 7.1.1. OK Status LED......................7-1 7.1.2.
  • Page 9 SC-1000 System Controller 12.2. EMERGENCY RECOVERY ....................12-2 12.3. SNMP REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS ..................12-3 12.4. ERROR LOGGING......................12-5 12.5. STATUS LED’S......................... 12-5 12.6. MAIN MODULE LINKS ..................... 12-6 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 13-1 13.1. PANELS DO NOT COME ‘ON-LINE’................13-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page iii Revision 1.0...
  • Page 10 Figure 2-4: SC-1000 Serial Ports ........................2-2 Figure 2-5: SC-1000 Redundant Controller....................2-3 Figure 2-6: SC-1000 Ethernet Connection ....................2-3 Figure 2-7: SC-1000 Display and Floppy Disk ....................2-4 Figure 2-8: SC-1000 Connections .........................2-4 Figure 3-1: SC-1000 Front Dimensions......................3-1 Figure 3-2: Mains IEC Inlets ..........................3-1 Figure 3-3: Status LED and Display ......................3-2...

  • Page 11: Overview

    The 2RU design of the SC-1000 System Controller provides an additional level of redundancy. It is equipped with a single controller module and power supply as standard, but has the option of an additional controller module and power supply for full redundancy.
  • Page 12 SC-1000 System Controller Features: • Single controller module, or two for redundancy, with automatic and manual changeover • Supports hot swap and changeover with total transparency • Single PSU module, or two for redundancy with power sharing for maximum reliability. Supports hot swap •...

  • Page 13: General Description

    SC-1000 System Controller GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SC-1000 System Controller (see Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2) is an external controller used on large and often more complex routing systems providing a more powerful control solution than the standard internal control processor installed in most Quartz routers.

  • Page 14: Figure 2-3: Sc-1000 Q-Links

    The standard control processor can support two serial links when fitted with the CI-0004 (FU-0003) module. The SC-1000 System Controller chassis has the option of being fitted with dual controllers and power supplies providing comprehensive system protection. Page 2-2 SC-1000...

  • Page 15: Figure 2-5: Sc-1000 Redundant Controller

    (FU-0003) based system can only interface to Ethernet via a PC running WinControl software. o The SC-1000 System Controller has a much faster system boot time. A system based on the standard control processor works by sharing parts of its setup database with each (FU-0003) device in the system.

  • Page 16: Figure 2-7: Sc-1000 Display And Floppy Disk

    The SC-1000 System Controller consists of a chassis that can hold two processor cards and two power supplies. Figure 2-7: SC-1000 Display and Floppy Disk Each processor card consists of a main carrier circuit board, an industrial processor sub-module, and a front display and floppy disc assembly.

  • Page 17: Installation

    3.2. SETTING THE POWER LINE VOLTAGE It is NOT required to set the power line voltage as the SC-1000 System Controller uses auto-ranging power supplies. The rear panel IEC inlet contains a fuse holder. Fuses should only be replaced with fuses of the correct type and rating.

  • Page 18: Power Up Diagnostics

    3.5. CONFIGURING THE SC-1000 SYSTEM CONTROLLER 3.5.1. New Quartz Router Installation This section describes how to configure the SC-1000 to work with a typical Quartz routing system. A typical system diagram is shown in Figure 3-4. Page 3-2 SC-1000...

  • Page 19: Figure 3-4: Typical System Design

    75Ω Figure 3-4: Typical System Design The SC-1000 System Controller is always the master of the system in which it operates. For superior system performance, all frames should be on one Q-Link, and panels evenly distributed across the remaining Q-Links. Any unused Q-Links must be fitted with a 75Ω termination. Quartz recommends the...

  • Page 20: Loading Winsetup

    The time code option requires a time code SIMM to be installed, CI-0008. Using Winsetup32, it is then possible to set up a simple list of routes that are to be made at specific times. The SC-1000 uses the timecode input and switches the routes at the specified time.

  • Page 21: Using The Sc-1000 With An Existing Quartz Routing System

    3.5.3. Using the SC-1000 with an Existing Quartz Routing System If the SC-1000 System Controller is to be used with an existing Quartz routing system then the following installation instructions should be followed. 1. Make a note of your current system configuration (make particular note of the addresses of the remote control panels).

  • Page 22: Timecode

    3.6. TIMECODE Timecode in either LTC or VITC format can be connected to the SC-1000 System Controller to support timed crosspoint settings. The timecode option requires a timecode SIMM CI-0008 to be installed. Using WinSetup it is then possible to set up a simple list of routes that are to be made at specific times.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Network

    Use the WinSetup menu 'System', 'PC Comms Window' to open a communication dialog for the controller. Press the 'Acknowledge' button a few times and the SC-1000 System Controller should reply with '.A', which confirms that the cable, baud rate, etc are all OK.

  • Page 24: Dual Controller, No Pc

    The command will display a reply if the link is OK. Alternatively the Telnet window can be used. From the Windows task bar select 'Run' and type 'Telnet 192.0.2.100'. A communication window will be displayed and typing a carriage return several times should give an ‘E’ response from the SC-1000 controller.

  • Page 25: Dual Controller, Multiple Pc's Or Other Devices

    The same process is used for any further connections. The SC-1000 System Controller is designed to support 20 Sockets at any one time. One of these is immediately allocated to the inter-controller server function, and a second will be allocated to the reserve controller in a dual controller installation.

  • Page 26: Changing The Tcp/Ip Address

    Reserve (right-hand) controller TCP/IP address = 192.168.27.201 First check that WinSetup32 is connected to the Setup serial port on the back of the SC-1000 System Controller. Check that the Main (left-hand) controller is in the controlling state with its Control LED on. From the PC Comms Window type a carriage return a few times and the SC-1000 System Controller will reply with an '.E' response, which confirms that the serial link is good.

  • Page 27: Pin Outs For A Pc Rs232 Cable

    For example: Type the command: .&LOCALTCPIP The SC-1000 will reply: .&LOCALTCPIP,192.168.27.201 3.10. PIN OUTS FOR A PC RS232 CABLE The following cable interconnection charts show the pin outs for wiring the serial communication cable that run between the router and the PC.
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  • Page 29: System Design - Overview

    SC-1000 System Controller SYSTEM DESIGN – OVERVIEW 4.1. Q-LINK – ROUTER AND CONTROL PANEL NETWORK Q-Link is the network that interconnects the Quartz routers and the Quartz remote control panels. It is a standard 75Ω video cable that daisy-chains from frame-to-frame and panel-to-panel with each end of the Q-Link terminated with a 75Ω...

  • Page 30: Small System Design

    SC-1000 System Controller Figure 4-3: Router and Control Panel Address Switches 4.2. SMALL SYSTEM DESIGN In this example of a router system all of the router frames and remote control panels are connected by a single Q-Link. The Q-Link uses standard 75Ω video cables that are daisy-chained from frame-to- frame and panel-to-panel.

  • Page 31: Medium System Design

    SC-1000 System Controller 4.3. MEDIUM SYSTEM DESIGN In medium sized systems it may be more suitable to have several Q-Links on the master frame and to wire off the Q-Link in different directions. This requires a CI-0004 module in the master router. Only router frames that are 2RU or higher have the extra BNC connectors required to support the installation of the optional CI-0004 module.

  • Page 32: Large System Design

    75Ω Figure 4-6: Large System Design The SC-1000 System Controller is always the master of the system in which it operates rather than one of the routers. For good system performance, all frames should be connected to one Q-Link, and the remote control panels evenly distributed across the remaining Q-Links.

  • Page 33: Protecting And Isolating The Q-Link

    SC-1000 System Controller 4.5. PROTECTING AND ISOLATING THE Q-LINK In large buildings or outside broadcast vehicles (OB trucks) the Q-Link system can be affected by mains earth differences between physically remote areas. This can cause currents to flow in the outer shield of the Q-Link cable, which can disrupt the Q-Link communications.
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  • Page 35: System Compatibility

    The SC-1000 System Controller is compatible with existing Quartz control systems, however, the remote control panel and router firmware will usually need to be updated. Remote control panels updated to work with the SC-1000 can still be used with systems operating with the standard embedded control processor (FU-0003) 5.1.

  • Page 36: Firmware

    5.2.1. SC-1000 System Controller The SC-1000 System Controller's operational firmware is compatible with all current Quartz routers and remote control panels. All of the devices connected to the SC-1000 System Controller must be running V5.40, V6.40, or later. The SC-1000 System Controllers operational firmware is stored in non-volatile disk-on-chip and can be updated from the floppy disc.

  • Page 37: Configuration

    SC-1000 System Controller CONFIGURATION 6.1. SETUP SERIAL PORT The setup serial port is used to download new setup files from WinSetup, or to investigate error status information. Figure 6-1: Computer Port The Setup Serial Port connector, a D-Type 9 way socket, uses the following pin-out.

  • Page 38: Setting Sc-1000 Links And Switches

    LCD contrast Reset switch Card ejector handle Figure 6-3: Reset and Card Ejector Switch 6.3. SETTING SC-1000 LINKS AND SWITCHES The processor module has a number of links, which will all have been factory set. Page 6-2 SC-1000 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 39: Operation

    SC-1000 System Controller OPERATION 7.1. FRONT PANEL OPERATION The SC-1000 System Controller is fitted with a front panel LCD display, which displays the menu structure. Buttons are provided for menu navigation and control. Figure 7-1: Controller Module 7.1.1. OK Status LED The OK Status LED flashes at approximately 1Hz to indicate that the processor is running.

  • Page 40: Enter Button

    7.1.5. Escape Button The Escape button forces a sub-menu to exit to the menu above. Holding the Esc button during boot up starts the SC-1000 but does not load the current setup. 7.1.6. Up/Down Arrow Button The Up and Down arrow buttons cause the menu cursor to scroll up or down. The LED will light up to indicate that menu items exist off the top or bottom of the screen.

  • Page 41: The Menu Structure

    SC-1000 System Controller 7.2. THE MENU STRUCTURE Table 7-1: Menu Structure SC-1000 Page 7-3 Revision 1.0...
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  • Page 43: Dual Redundant Controllers

    SC-1000 System Controller DUAL REDUNDANT CONTROLLERS The SC-1000 System Controller chassis will support two controllers working in a dual redundant configuration. Figure 8-1: Dual Redundant Controller The processors share connections on the motherboard such that one processor will be controlling the rear panel connectors while the other is in standby mode.
  • Page 44 Q-Link and RS232/422 drivers. The network is not disconnected at this stage. 3. Use the ejector handle to lever the controller out of the SC-1000 System Controller chassis. To re-install the controller, re-insert the module and use the ejector handle to lever the card fully into the SC-1000 System Controller chassis.

  • Page 45: Third Party Interfacing

    A general guide to the interfaces supported by Quartz can be found in application note AN-0006. As the SC-1000 has to connect to a diverse range of products, it includes a feature to allow the internal level destination, and source to be translated before being used by a remote control protocol. This might be used, for example, to convert an update on Level 1, destination 257 to an update on Level 2, destination 1 to support a device that does not cope with numbers larger than 256.
  • Page 46 When the M2100 tub selects channel FCM1 it will output the text string FCM1 on its Aux-2 connector. This is received by the SC-1000, which then triggers salvo 1. If the M2100 deselects all channels then a null string is output and this will trigger salvo 4 in the above example.

  • Page 47: Technical Description

    SC-1000 System Controller TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 10.1. SPECIFICATIONS 10.1.1. User Interface 20 characters x 4 lines LCD display with back-light. Used with navigation and Front Panel: enter buttons for control of options and viewing diagnostics. 10.1.2. Storage Used to store route settings, 5 years Non-Volatile Memory: 8MB as standard, used to store configuration files.
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  • Page 49: Routine Maintenance

    There is very little routine maintenance for the SC-1000 System Controller apart from ensuring a constant air-flow through the frame. The front door of the SC-1000 is fitted with fan filters. As these will become blocked with dust during use they should be removed and cleaned periodically.
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  • Page 51: Software Upgrades

    New software can be installed directly to the SC-1000 from the floppy disc. New software is supplied by Quartz/Evertz as a DOS ‘boot’ disc. If you have a dual controller system then it is good practice to install the software to the reserve controller and test its operation before upgrading the second controller.

  • Page 52: Emergency Recovery

    As the setup file is read and processed at power up, this could cause a situation where the SC-1000 would not boot up. If this ever occurs the Esc key can be held in during boot up and the corrupted setup will be ignored. Select a new setup from the front panel or download a new setup and then re-boot the SC-1000 to commence normal operation.

  • Page 53: Snmp Remote Diagnostics

    This means that conditions like a router falling off line can be flagged on a remote PC running an SNMP management program. Since the SC-1000 can log a wide variety of messages they are sent as plain text.

  • Page 54: Table 12-1: Tree Of Commands In Mib File

    SC-1000 System Controller The basic tree of commands contained in the MIB file are as follows: * command Setting this key is the same as sending a command via the serial * control port (to make a take etc). * setup This key can be read to obtain the name of the active setup/configuration.

  • Page 55: Error Logging

    The front panel menu allows various logging functions to be enabled. This is intended for Quartz engineers to locate the cause of problems. All history logging should be maintained in factory settings. 12.5. STATUS LED’S There are status LED’s on the SC-1000 main processor PCB that give engineering status information. Global En LD-15...

  • Page 56: Main Module Links

    SC-1000 System Controller 12.6. MAIN MODULE LINKS The processor module has a number of links. The following is a list of factory set links: Link Function Factory Setting LK-4 CTP2, RS422 or RS232 LK-5 LK-6 RS1 Term LK-7 RS1, RS232 or RS422...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    SC-1000 System Controller TROUBLESHOOTING 13.1. PANELS DO NOT COME ‘ON-LINE’ As you connect each panel to the Q-Link, the panel will initially show ‘No Q-Link’ or a flashing pattern of LED’s. After about 8 seconds the panel will clear and then display the current route assignments. If the panel shows ‘Panel type error’...
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