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1.
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.
CARD EDGE CONTROLS.............................................................................................................. 3
2.1. DETERMINING CURRENT IP ADDRESS SETTINGS .......................................................... 3
2.2. RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS.................................................................................... 3
2.3. CARD EDGE LEDS ............................................................................................................... 3
3.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 4
3.1. DATA INPUT SERIAL PORT................................................................................................. 4
3.2. ELECTRICAL......................................................................................................................... 4
3.3. PHYSICAL ............................................................................................................................. 4
4.
CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................ 5
4.2. CONNECT A PC TO THE DEBUG/MONITOR PORT ........................................................... 5
4.3. CONFIGURE NETWORK PARAMETERS ............................................................................ 8
4.4. CONFIGURE TRANSPORT TRANSLATION SERIAL SETTINGS....................................... 9
4.5. RS-232 PINOUTS ................................................................................................................ 10
4.6. RS-422 PINOUTS ................................................................................................................ 11
4.7. REBOOT .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.8.1. Initiate Connection .................................................................................................... 13
4.8.2. Receive Connection Request ................................................................................... 14
5.
COMMUNICATION STATUS........................................................................................................ 16
6.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................ 18
6.1. FTP PROCEDURE............................................................................................................... 18
6.2. SERIAL PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................ 18
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REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ...................................................................... 20
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7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............................. 1 CARD EDGE CONTROLS......................3 2.1. DETERMINING CURRENT IP ADDRESS SETTINGS ............3 2.2. RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS..................3 2.3. CARD EDGE LEDS ....................... 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................... 4 3.1. DATA INPUT SERIAL PORT....................4 3.2.
  • Page 2 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator Figures Figure 1-1: PTX Block Diagram........................1 Figure 1-2: Overview ............................2 Figure 2-1: PTX Card Edge ..........................3 Figure 4-1: Upgrade Jumper ..........................5 Figure 4-2: ‘Connect To’ Window ........................6 Figure 4-3: COM1 Properties ...........................6 Figure 4-4: 7700PTX-TRNS Main Menu ......................7 Figure 4-5: 7700PTX-TRNS Network Configuration Menu ................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

    The 7700PTX Universal Protocol Translator module provides an interface between third-party and Evertz equipment. The 7700PTX communicates with third-party equipment either via one of four serial ports or via a built in Ethernet port. These ports can provide bi-directional protocol support.
  • Page 6 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator The function of the 7700PTX-TRNS is to provide transport translation between a serial and a TCP/IP link. The 7700PTX-TRNS supports up to 4 translations – one for each of the 7700PTX-TRNS’s serial ports. Figure 1-2: Overview On the serial-side of the 7700PTX-TRNS, Figure 1-2 shows: •...

  • Page 7: Card Edge Controls

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport 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 8: Technical Specifications

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. DATA INPUT SERIAL PORT Number of Ports: 4 RS-232 or 3 RS-422 Connector: Phoenix Terminal Block pins Baud Rate: Up to 1Mbaud 3.2. ELECTRICAL Voltage: +12V DC Power: < 6W Safety:...

  • Page 9: Configuration

    The parameters of the 7700PTX-TRNS 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 10 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator 5. Enter a name for your connection, for example: PTX. 6. Press the <Enter> key. A new “Connect To” window will appear. Figure 4-2: ‘Connect To’ Window 7. In the “Connect using” region, select COM1 from the drop down menu. If COM1 is in use, select an alternate COM port.
  • Page 11 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator 10. Press the <Enter> key or select OK. The “COM Properties” window closes, leaving the HyperTerminal window open. 11. Apply power if the 7700PTX-TRNS does not have power. The boot sequence and Main Menu are displayed in the HyperTerminal window.

  • Page 12: Configure Network Parameters

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator 4.3. CONFIGURE NETWORK PARAMETERS Figure 4-5: 7700PTX-TRNS Network Configuration Menu To configure the network parameters of the 7700PTX-TRNS: 1. From the Main Menu select Network Configuration. 2. Select Set IP Address then enter the IP address of the 7700PTX-TRNS.

  • Page 13: Configure Transport Translation Serial Settings

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator 4.4. CONFIGURE TRANSPORT TRANSLATION SERIAL SETTINGS Figure 4-6: Transport Translation Serial Settings Menu Structure Figure 4-6 shows the menu structure used to configure the transport translation serial settings. The serial standard is available only to ports 1 – 3. Port 4 is capable only of RS-232.

  • Page 14: Rs-232 Pinouts

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator 4.5. RS-232 PINOUTS Figure 4-7: RS-232 Pinouts 7700PTX-TRNS Serial Host Port Pin Number Pin Function Pin Function Table 4-1: RS-232 Connections 7700PTX-TRNS - 10 Revision 1.2...

  • Page 15: Rs-422 Pinouts

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator 4.6. RS-422 PINOUTS Figure 4-8: RS-422 Pinouts 7700PTX-TRNS Serial Host Port Pin Number Pin Function Pin Function Table 4-2: RS-422 Connections 7700PTX-TRNS - 11 Revision 1.2...

  • Page 16: Reboot

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator Port 4 is not RS-422 capable. 4.7. REBOOT Figure 4-9: Reboot Menu Structure Figure 4-9 shows how the 7700PTX-TRNS can be instructed to reboot, via its menu system. 4.8. CONFIGURE TRANSPORT TRANSLATION NETWORK SETTINGS Figure 4-10: Transport Translation Network Settings Menu Structure Figure 4-10 shows the menu structure used to configure the transport translation network settings.

  • Page 17: 4.8.1. Initiate Connection

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator 4.8.1. Initiate Connection Figure 4-11: 7700PTX-TRNS Initiates Connection Suppose we have the environment of Figure 4-11 where host T_A listens on port 4000 for TCP connection requests. Under these conditions, it is the responsibility of the 7700PTX-TRNS to initiate the TCP connection establishment process.

  • Page 18: 4.8.2. Receive Connection Request

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator 4.8.2. Receive Connection Request Figure 4-13: 7700PTX-TRNS Receives Connection Suppose we have the environment of Figure 4-14 where host T_A initiates the TCP connection establishment process. T_A sends the connection request to port 4000. Under these conditions, it is the responsibility of the 7700PTX-TRNS to listen on port 4000 for TCP connection requests.
  • Page 19 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator The corresponding 7700PTX-TRNS configuration will be similar to Figure 4-15. Figure 4-15: Receive Connection Example When the Peer IP Address is not set, connection requests from any IP address will be accepted by the 7700PTX-TRNS.

  • Page 20: Communication Status

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator COMMUNICATION STATUS The communication status of any port can be checked via the menu system of the 7700PTX-TRNS. Figure 5-1 shows the menu structure. Figure 5-1: Communication Status Menu Structure Figure 5-2 shows an example.
  • Page 21 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator Port 1 indicates: • The TCP establishment process is initiated by the 7700PTX-TRNS (Initiate Connection: yes). • The 7700PTX-TRNS issues the TCP connection request to 192.168.18.20 port 4000. • The connection between the 7700PTX-TRNS and the peer is active (Connection Status: connected).

  • Page 22: Firmware Upgrade

    7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator FIRMWARE UPGRADE There are two ways to upgrade PTX firmware: 1. Using FTP to perform the upgrade via TCP/IP (recommended procedure). 2. Using a terminal application such as HyperTerminal to perform the upgrade via a serial connection.
  • Page 23 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7700PTX-TRNS Transport Translator 8. Once the upload is complete the message upload okay is displayed. 9. Power off the PTX. 10. Set the PTX run/upgrade jumper to the run position. 11. Remove the serial adapter cable. 12. Power on the PTX.

  • Page 24: Vistalink Remote Monitoring/Control

    ISTA ® VistaLINK is Evertz’ remote monitoring and configuration platform which operates over an Ethernet ® network using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a standard computer network protocol that enables different devices sharing the same network to communicate with each other.

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