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© Copyright 2003, 2004
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.7, October 2004
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intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 9000NCP Series. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use
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9000NCP/9000NCP2
VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel
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  • Page 1 Version 1.7, October 2004 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 9000NCP Series. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 9000NCP Series.
  • Page 3 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 4 REVISION HISTORY REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE Preliminary version Mar 03 First release version Mar 03 Added support for 7710UC-HD Sep 03 Added support for 7735CEM-X Oct 03 Added support for the 7720AM-AES4 Jan 04 Updated NCP/NCP2, VistaLINK™ PRO and 7742DLY-HD Feb 04 Added new NCP2 picture;...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel OVERVIEW..........................1 INSTALLATION........................3 2.1. CONNECTING THE NETWORK CONTROL PANEL............3 2.2. P ........................3 OWER UPPLY 2.3. M ..........................3 OUNTING 2.4. UPG NCP N ..........3 RADING ETWORK ONTROL ANEL FIRMWARE SPECIFICATIONS.........................4 3.1. SERIAL I/O (COM1)......................4 3.2. ETHERNET INPUT/OUTPUT....................4 3.3.
  • Page 6 9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel Figures Figure 1: 9000NCP Network Control Panel ................1 Figure 2: 9000NCP2 Network Control Panel ................1 Figure 3: 9000NCP2 Network Control Panel ................2 Figure 4: 9000NCP Front and Rear Views................. 5 Figure 5: 9000NCP2 Front and Rear Views................7 Figure 6: Quick Button Access Tab for 9000NCP..............

  • Page 7: Overview

    With Evertz’s VistaLINK™ PRO server running on the same network, NCP units are further enabled with custom labels, preset quick-access configuration buttons and masking/privilege control.

  • Page 8: Figure 3: 9000Ncp2 Network Control Panel

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel Built-in Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) communication interface over Ethernet connection Operational configuration control of key VistaLINK™ enabled product parameters Quick-access preset button, frame and card labels, and configuration privilege controls available via VistaLINK™ Figure 3: 9000NCP2 Network Control Panel 9000NCP2 Features Low power, rack-mountable, 2RU control panel Two, 4-line, 24 alphanumeric digit per line vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) featuring very high...

  • Page 9: Installation

    The 9000NCP and 9000NCP2 Network Control Panels share the same firmware. The latest version is available on the Evertz website (in the “Downloads” section). Firmware is upgraded through the COM1 serial comm port of either unit using the following instructions: •...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. SERIAL I/O (COM1) Standard: RS-232 Connector: Female DB-9 Baud Rate: 57600 Format: 8 bits, no parity, 2 stop bits, no hardware flow control (COM2 not available) 3.2. ETHERNET INPUT/OUTPUT Standard: IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 8002.3u (100BaseTx) Connector: 1 RJ45 Cable Requirements:...

  • Page 11: 00Ncp Network Control Panel

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel 9000NCP NETWORK CONTROL PANEL The display area consists of a 24 digit alphanumeric display, 8 preset configuration push-buttons (which, along with the “Shift” key enable up to 16 presets), 4 line select push-buttons, tactile rotary with push- button selection and panel lock.

  • Page 12: Overview Of Setup Push-Button

    NCP. Subsequently no configuration through this selection is available. Attempt to run a single discovery cycle (see section 6) from the NCP to locate the hardware/frame. If flashing persists, contact Evertz service for further assistance. 4.1.7. Overview of SHIFT Push-Button Using the SHIFT function in combination with the PRESET CONFIGURATION push-buttons allows the user to access other pre-configured access settings for an additional 8 inputs.

  • Page 13: 00Ncp2 Network Control Panel

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel 9000NCP2 NETWORK CONTROL PANEL The display area consists of a 24 digit alphanumeric display, 8 preset configuration push-buttons, 4 line select push-buttons, tactile rotary with push-button selection and panel lock. The keypad can be used to select a specific frame, card or parameter being addressed by the NCP and is configurable by the user.

  • Page 14: Overview Of Rotary Control And Parameter Selection

    NCP and subsequently no configuration through this selection is available. Attempt to run a single discovery cycle (see section 6) from the NCP to locate the frame/module. If flashing persists, contact Evertz service for further assistance. 5.1.2. Overview of Rotary Control and Parameter Selection The rotary selector knob is used to scroll through the menus.

  • Page 15: 00Ncp And 9000Ncp2 Configuraiton Menu

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel 9000NCP AND 9000NCP2 CONFIGURAITON MENU When power is applied to the unit, the 9000NCP provides a set-up menu with the following parameters. Once IP addresses have been correctly added, verified and saved, it is suggested that the user perform a “single”...

  • Page 16: Configuring Ncp Units Through Vistalink™ Pro

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel CONFIGURING NCP UNITS THROUGH VISTALINK™ PRO The 9000NCP and 9000NCP2 control panels can also be configured through VistaLINK™ PRO as shown below. Configuration options are separated into tabs, with the following descriptions: Quick Access Buttons – Provide the user a simple GUI showing all configurable panel buttons with additional windows containing parameters, configurations and service which can then be assigned to these buttons.

  • Page 17: Figure 6: Quick Button Access Tab For 9000Ncp

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel Figure 6: Quick Button Access Tab for 9000NCP Quick button access screen for 9000NCP showing configured (green) and available (gray) preset buttons, SET and CLEAR button selection used to save or erase a preset, Shift key to access the next bank of 8 buttons, and 3 windows to select a hardware parameter, configuration or service.

  • Page 18: Figure 7: Masking Tab (Common To 9000Ncp And 9000Ncp2)

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel Figure 7: Masking Tab (Common to 9000NCP and 9000NCP2) Select the frames and or module from the left window and then mask using the “>” button. The selected frame or module will appear in the appropriate window to the right. To re-enable this, select the frame or module, then “<”.

  • Page 19: Figure 9: Services Tab (Common To 9000Ncp And 9000Ncp2)

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel Figure 9: Services Tab (Common to 9000NCP and 9000NCP2) Select services from the available list and enable them for NCP configuration by clicking “>”. Remove them from the available list by selecting “<”. To update the NCP, select the “Update…” button, underneath the tabs.

  • Page 20: Figure 11: Server Ip Tab (Common To 9000Ncp And 9000Ncp2)

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel Figure 11: Server IP Tab (Common to 9000NCP and 9000NCP2) Identify the Server that this particular NCP is to link with for configuration updates. To update the NCP, select the “Update…” button. If this selection is not made, configuration changes on the NCP will not take effect.

  • Page 21: Figure 12: Quick Button Access Tab For 9000Ncp2

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel Figure 12: Quick Button Access Tab for 9000NCP2 Quick button access screen for 9000NCP2 showing configured (green) and available (gray) preset buttons, SET and CLEAR button selection used to save or erase a preset, Shift key to access the next bank of 22 buttons, and 3 windows to select a hardware parameter, configuration or service.

  • Page 22: Figure 13: Quick Button Access Tab For 9000Ncp2 In Split Mode

    9000NCP/NCP2 VistaLINK™ Network Control Panel Figure 13: Quick Button Access Tab for 9000NCP2 in Split Mode 9000NCP/NCP2-16 Revision 1.7...

  • Page 23: Configuring Vistalink™ Enabled Cards

    This NCP manual corresponds to the following releases: (consult www.evertz.com for the latest downloads. NCP/NCP2 firmware 7700FC VistaLINK PRO (including VLPRO-C) 2.04 1.14 build 1 10.0.7 For the latest VistaLINK™ controlled modules and parameters accessible through the NCP/NCP Network Control Panels, consult: http://www.evertz.com/products/block/9000NCP-Parameters.pdf. 9000NCP/NCP2-17 Revision 1.7...
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