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1.
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.
CARD EDGE CONTROLS.............................................................................................................. 2
2.1.
DETERMINING CURRENT IP ADDRESS SETTINGS......................................................................... 2
2.2.
RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS................................................................................................... 2
2.3.
CARD EDGE LEDS............................................................................................................................... 2
3.
CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.
EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................. 3
3.2.
3.3.
STEP 2: CONNECT A PC TO THE DEBUG/MONITOR PORT ........................................................... 7
3.4.
STEP 3: CONFIGURE NETWORK PARAMETERS............................................................................. 9
3.5.
STEP 4: CONFIGURE SNMP TRAP DESTINATIONS ...................................................................... 11
3.6.
STEP 5: OPEN 7700S2IP-RCL VLPRO CONFIGURATION VIEW ................................................... 12
3.7.
STEP 6: CONFIGURE NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS (OPTIONAL) ................................................... 13
3.8.
STEP 7: CONFIGURE CONTROLLER INTERFACE PARAMETERS .............................................. 15
3.9.
3.10. STEP 9: SELECT CONTROLLER SOURCES ................................................................................... 25
3.11. STEP 10: PERFORM A QMC-2 SESSION CONFIGURATION UPDATE ......................................... 26
4.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................ 27
4.1.
FTP ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.
SERIAL ................................................................................................................................................ 27
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............................. 1 CARD EDGE CONTROLS......................2 2.1. DETERMINING CURRENT IP ADDRESS SETTINGS................. 2 2.2. RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS....................2 2.3. CARD EDGE LEDS..........................2 CONFIGURATION .......................... 3 3.1. EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION ......................3 3.2.
  • Page 2 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figures Figure 2-1: Card Edge ............................2 Figure 3-1: Example Setup ..........................3 Figure 3-2: Example Setup ..........................4 Figure 3-3: RS-422 Pins ...........................5 Figure 3-4: RS-232 Pins ...........................6 Figure 3-5: Upgrade Jumper ..........................7 Figure 3-6: ‘Connect To’ Window ........................7 Figure 3-7: COM1 Properties ...........................8...
  • Page 3 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed 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 5: Overview

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator OVERVIEW The basic function of the 7700S2IP-RCL is to provide an interface between a QMC-2 and a RCL-based router system. In essence, the 7700S2IP-RCL makes the RCL router system (maximum supported size is 1024 sources by 1024 destinations) appear as a Quartz router (maximum size 240 sources by 16 destinations) to the QMC-2.

  • Page 6: Card Edge Controls

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator CARD EDGE CONTROLS 2.1. DETERMINING CURRENT IP ADDRESS SETTINGS To read the current IP address during normal operation, press the front switch DOWN. The IP address can be read on the four-character alphanumeric display.

  • Page 7: Configuration

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator CONFIGURATION 3.1. EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION The setup of Figure 3-1 will be used to demonstrate how to configure the 7700S2IP-RCL. Figure 3-1: Example Setup Figure 3-1 contains the following elements: • A primary RCL router controller with a system controller installed in slot 1.
  • Page 8 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator • A secondary RCL router controller with a system controller installed in slot 1. The system controller has IP address 192.168.18.40. It controls the secondary RCL router. The secondary RCL router has destination names Out1S, Out3S, Out5S, Out7S, and Out9S and source names In1S, In3S, In5S, In7S, In9S, In11S, In13S, In15S within area name lala.

  • Page 9: Step 1: Connect 7700S2Ip-Rcl To The Qmc Master Control Switcher

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 3.2. STEP 1: CONNECT 7700S2IP-RCL TO THE QMC MASTER CONTROL SWITCHER 1. Ensure there is no power applied to the 7700S2IP-RCL. 2. If using RS-422, connect the pins of the 7700S2IP-RCL to those of a serial port of the QMC master control switcher according to Figure 3-3 and Table 3-1.
  • Page 10 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-4: RS-232 Pins 7700S2IP-RCL Pin Name QMC Master Control Switcher Pin Name Table 3-2: RS-232 Wiring Page-6 Revision 2.0...

  • Page 11: Step 2: Connect A Pc To The Debug/Monitor Port

    The network and SNMP parameters of the 7700S2IP-RCL must be configured via its debug/monitor port, the header of which is labelled J1. A special Evertz adapter cable allows this port to connect to the COM port of a personal computer. The following steps describe this procedure.
  • Page 12 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 7. In the “Connect using” region, select COM1 from the drop down menu. If COM1 is in use, select an alternate COM port. 8. Press the <Enter> key or select OK. This opens the “COM Properties” window.

  • Page 13: Step 3: Configure Network Parameters

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-8: HyperTerminal Main Menu 3.4. STEP 3: CONFIGURE NETWORK PARAMETERS Figure 3-9: 7700S2IP-RCL Network Configuration Menu The network parameters of the 7700S2IP-RCL can only be configured by using its menu system.
  • Page 14 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 1. From the Main Menu select Network Configuration. 2. Select Set IP Address then enter the IP address, 192.168.18.54, of the 770S2IP-RCL. 3. Select Set Netmask then enter the subnet mask, 255.255.255.0, of the 7700S2IP-RCL.

  • Page 15: Step 4: Configure Snmp Trap Destinations

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 3.5. STEP 4: CONFIGURE SNMP TRAP DESTINATIONS Figure 3-10: 7700S2IP-RCL Trap Destinations The SNMP parameters, including the SNMP trap destinations, of the 7700S2IP-RCL can only be configured by using its menu system.

  • Page 16: Step 5: Open 7700S2Ip-Rcl Vlpro Configuration View

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 3.6. STEP 5: OPEN 7700S2IP-RCL VLPRO CONFIGURATION VIEW Figure 3-11: VLPro Hardware Navigation Tree 1. Launch VLPro. The IP address of the 7700S2IP-RCL, 192.168.18.54, should appear in the hardware navigation tree. 2. Right click on the IP address.

  • Page 17: Step 6: Configure Ntp Server Ip Address (Optional)

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 3.7. STEP 6: CONFIGURE NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS (OPTIONAL) Figure 3-12: Specifying NTP Server The 7700S2IP-RCL maintains an event log. It is located on the General tab as shown in Figure 3-12.
  • Page 18 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-13: Checking NTP Server Communication 5. Notice how the number associated with Packets Received has become non-zero. This indicates the 7700S2IP-RCL is communicating with the NTP server. 6. The NTP server returns UTC time. To obtain the local time, set a local offset using the +/-, hh, mm, and ss local offset parameters.

  • Page 19: Step 7: Configure Controller Interface Parameters

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 3.8. STEP 7: CONFIGURE CONTROLLER INTERFACE PARAMETERS Figure 3-14: Controller Interface Parameters 1. From the VLPro configuration view, click the Controller Interface tab. 2. Enter the area name of the primary controller. As per our example, the area name of the primary controller is area.
  • Page 20 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 5. Optionally, enter the name of the video level used by the secondary controller. The level name is case sensitive. If no level is specified then the 7700S2IP-RCL will indicate all levels when issuing the crosspoint switch request.
  • Page 21 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-15: Session Configuration Update Indication 11. Notice that the color of the status box associated with Session Configuration Up-To-Date is red. This indicates that, although the 7700S2IP-RCL has received the area name and IP address changes, it has not yet begun to use these parameters in communications with the system controllers.
  • Page 22 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-16: Conducting a Session Configuration Update 12. Click the icon to the right of Apply. After approximately 5 seconds, the 7700S2IP-RCL will attempt to open a TCP connection with the system controllers. If successful, it will attempt to establish RCL sessions.
  • Page 23 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-17: Checking System Controller Communication 14. Notice that the Session Configuration Up-To-Date status box has changed from red to green indicating that the 7700S2IP-RCL is using the specified controller interface parameters in communications with the system controllers.

  • Page 24: Step 8: Associate Controller Destinations With Qmc-2 Inputs

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 3.9. STEP 8: ASSOCIATE CONTROLLER DESTINATIONS WITH QMC-2 INPUTS Figure 3-18: QMC-2 Interface Parameters 1. From the VLPro configuration view, click the QMC-2 Interface tab. 2. Use the QMC-2 Input and Destination combo boxes to associate a controller destination with a QMC-2 input.
  • Page 25 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-19: Router Destination to QMC-2 Input 3. Click the Set button. Notice how the router destination name moves to the appropriate text box. Page-21 Revision 2.0...
  • Page 26 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-20: Using Destination Combo Box 4. Specify a controller destination alias as shown by Figure 3-21. Page-22 Revision 2.0...
  • Page 27 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-21: Specifying a Destination Alias 5. Repeat the process for the remaining QMC-2 inputs as per Figure 3-22. Page-23 Revision 2.0...
  • Page 28 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator Figure 3-22: All QMC-2 Inputs Specified 6. Click the icon to the right of Apply. Page-24 Revision 2.0...

  • Page 29: Step 9: Select Controller Sources

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 3.10. STEP 9: SELECT CONTROLLER SOURCES Figure 3-23: Selecting Controller Inputs 1. From the VLPro configuration view, click the QMC-2 Interface tab. 2. Use the Source and Number combo boxes, along with the Set button, to specify the controller sources to be used by the QMC-2.

  • Page 30: Step 10: Perform A Qmc-2 Session Configuration Update

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator 3.11. STEP 10: PERFORM A QMC-2 SESSION CONFIGURATION UPDATE Figure 3-23 shows a red Configuration Up-To-Date status box. This means that the 7700S2IP-RCL has yet to begin using the modified QMC-2 parameters. To rectify this: 1.

  • Page 31: Firmware Upgrade

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700S2IP-RCL QMC-2 To RCL Translator FIRMWARE UPGRADE There are two ways to upgrade 7700S2IP-RCL firmware: Using FTP to perform the upgrade via TCP/IP. (recommended procedure) Using a terminal application such as HyperTerminal to perform the upgrade via a serial connection.
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