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RCP-64X Remote Control Panel PESA Switching Systems, Inc. 103 Quality Circle, Suite 210 Huntsville, AL 35806 http://www.pesa.com (256) 726-9200 Document No. 81-9059-0481-0 Revision D...
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PESA Switching Systems, Inc. This includes text, illustrations, tables and charts. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this publication are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication approval.
Notes add emphasis to information that is important for the correct installation, operation, or maintenance of the equipment. Product Description The PESA RCP-64X is a rack-mounted remote control panel designed to operate with PESA routing switchers, system controllers, and control system software. Chapter 1 – Introduction...
Chapter 2 – Installation Shipping Damage Inspection Immediately upon receipt, all shipping containers should be inspected for damage caused in transit. If any damage is noted, save all packing material and contact both PESA and the carrier as soon as possible. Unpacking CAUTION This equipment contains static sensitive devices.
RCP-64X Installation in Equipment Rack This equipment is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Sufficient space must be provided behind the equipment racks to allow for control and power cables. All panel mounting holes should be utilized and mounting hardware tightened securely.
Protocol (Document No. 81-9062-0300-0). See Figure 2 for an orientation view showing contact locations. CONTROL PORT is connected to a PESA system controller with a cable constructed with a 3-contact connector (Part No. 81-9029-0780-0) and shielded, twisted-pair audio cable (Part No. 81-9028-0043-2, Belden 8451, or equivalent) as shown in Figure 3.
RCP-64X Input Power Connector (POWER IN) This coaxial connector provides the input power interface. See Figure 4 for an orientation view showing contact locations. POWER IN is connected to the external power adapter provided with the remote control panel. The power adapter has an integral cable assembly with a push-on coaxial connector.
RCP-64X Switch and Jumper Settings Panel Address DIP Switch (ADDRESS) This 10-position DIP switch is used to set the unique panel address required by every remote control panel in a switching system. See Figure 5 for an orientation showing switch locations.
RCP-64X Chapter 3 – Operation Power Connection Power up the remote control panel as follows: 1. Plug the power adapter into the AC mains. 2. Plug the power adapter cable into the power connector on the rear of the remote control panel.
RCP-64X Data Keys A Data Key is a key whose function is determined by the user. The assignment of functions to Data Keys is part of the system configuration performed with the control system software (e.g. Win3500Plus). For more information, see the documentation accompanying your control system software.
RCP-64X Status Display Status is displayed by using the Data Key LEDs. The way the panel displays status for a particular destination will depend on the following factors: • The Levels of Control List for the panel • The Levels on which the destination of interest is defined •...
RCP-64X Default Status Method (DEF) If the panel has been configured to use the Default Status Method, the Data Key LED for the source switched on the Status Level assigned to the panel, will be turned on. If a breakaway switch has been taken, involving other levels in the Status Level Group, the LED will flash.
RCP-64X Group Status Method (GRP) If the panel has been configured to use the Group Status Method, the Data Key LED for the source switched on the Status Level assigned to the panel, will be turned on. If the selected destination is not defined on the Status Level assigned to the panel, the system controller will scroll through the levels in the Status Level Group, in Level Order sequence, starting with the Status Level, until it finds a level on which the destination is defined.
RCP-64X Viewing Additional Status Information When a Data Key LED is Flashing A flashing Data Key LED indicates that a breakaway switch has been taken. To view status level-by-level: 1. Press the first Data Key assigned to a level. Status will be displayed for the selected destination on this level only.
RCP-64X Switching Modes All switches taken with this panel are performed in Hot Take Mode. Hot Take Mode – Follow Switch To take a follow switch in Hot Take mode: 1. Press the Data Key assigned to the destination. 2. Press the Data Key assigned to the source.
Optional magnetic strips are available that have a surface that may be written on with either pencil or pen, and that may be attached to the panel above and below the front panel keys. For more information, contact PESA Customer Service and ask about Part No. 81-9021-0529-0. •...
This equipment does not require any periodic maintenance. PESA Customer Service If this equipment is not operating properly, please contact the PESA Customer Service Department. Skilled technicians are available to assist you 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
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RCP-64X Chapter 4 – Maintenance and Repair...
RCP-64X Glossary (Revised: 05-02-00) All Call A diagnostic procedure that causes a single physical input to be switched to a range of physical outputs, for a specified component, with a single command. Example: Assume the existence of a component RED which spans physical inputs 1 through 8 and physical outputs 1 through 8 on a routing switcher.
RCP-64X Block A group of contiguous crosspoints in a routing switcher which form the smallest unit on which confidence is checked. Because of the nature of the circuits involved, individual crosspoints cannot be checked to see if they are operating correctly. Instead, the control circuitry shared by groups of crosspoints is monitored.
RCP-64X Chop Rate The parameter used to control the switching rate when chopping two signals. The signal switching rate is determined as follows: Video Frame Rate (Frames/Se cond) Signal Switching Rate (Switches/ Second) Chop Rate For example, a chop rate of 1 used with NTSC signals (30 Frames/Second) will cause the signals to be switched 30 times per second.
RCP-64X Confidence A property of a block, that indicates whether or not the circuitry controlling the crosspoints in the block, is functioning correctly. When block checking determines that a block is not functioning correctly, the block, and all crosspoints contained in it, are said to have confidence errors.
RCP-64X Data Key List A named list of the functions assigned to each data key on a panel. Multiple panels may share a data key list as long as they are the same type of panel. Different panel types may not use the same data key list.
RCP-64X Diagonal A diagnostic procedure that causes a range of physical inputs to be switched to a range of physical outputs, in a diagonal pattern starting from a specified coordinate and continuing until the either the inputs or outputs are exhausted, for a specified component, with a single command.
RCP-64X Index The last portion of a source, destination, or reentry name. Indices provide an easy means of differentiating similar switching system devices. Each source, destination or reentry name may use 0, 1 or 2 indices. If no index is used, “00” is the default but is not displayed.
RCP-64X Level A group of related components that are switched together. A level is sometimes referred to as a level of control and is the basic granularity seen by a user. The components which comprise a level will always be switched together except when performing diagnostic operations.
RCP-64X Lock A property placed on a destination that prevents all panels and ports from taking a switch on that destination, including the panel or port that locked it. Locks may be cleared by any panel or port that has the same requester code and lock priority as the panel that locked the destination, that has a higher lock priority, or that has a lock priority of 0 (zero).
RCP-64X Logical Output See: Logical Input. Logical Switch The Win3500Plus command that switches a logical input to a logical output. See also: Physical Switch. Matrix Breakup The division of a single physical matrix into one or more components. Matrix breakup allows complex signal types to reside within a single physical matrix. For example, a video matrix is often broken into R, G, and B components.
RCP-64X Figure B Strobe numbers are used to introduce a third dimension into matrix space. Every routing switcher in a switching system is assigned to a strobe. In systems using more than one strobe (and, therefore having three-dimensional matrix space), crosspoint coordinates are given in the form (input,output) on strobe x.
RCP-64X Output Offset In matrix space, the amount by which the origin of a component on strobe x, is offset from the origin of strobe x, measured along the output axis. The coordinates of crosspoints in matrix space are determined by the strobe they reside on, and their input and output numbers.
RCP-64X Figure B Phase Alternating Line, the dominant television standard in Europe. The United States uses a different standard, NTSC. Whereas NTSC delivers 525 lines of resolution at 60 half-frames per second, PAL delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames per second.
RCP-64X Password Each User Account and Configuration may be protected with eight-character, upper case, alphanumeric passwords. The Personal Computer on which Win3500Plus is running. Win3500Plus is designed to operate on any IBM PC compatible personal computer running a Microsoft Windows™ operating system (3.1, 95, 98, or NT).
The first character must be a letter. Port names are optional because a port is identified by its address. PRC Device A device designed to be compatible with the PESA Routing Control (PRC) protocol. The Ocelot, Cougar, Jaguar, and Tiger routing switcher families are PRC devices. See also: RM5 Device.
The only modems tested by PESA for use as remote modems are the Practical Peripherals PM288MT II and the U.S. Robotics Sportster 28.8 using the following initialization strings: PM288MT II: AT S0=2 Q1 X4 &C1 &D0 &K3 &S1 &W0 &Y0...
RCP-64X Requester Code A property of panels and ports which allows them to be grouped with other panels or ports for the purpose of establishing lock and protect authority. Panel requester codes not explicitly defined automatically default to the panel address.
RCP-64X Salvo Include List A named list of the salvos a specific control panel is authorized to control. A salvo include list may be shared by multiple panels. Salvo include list names are one to eight characters in length and are constructed using uppercase letters, numbers, and spaces.
RCP-64X Soft Key A special type of data key whose assigned function may be changed locally by a panel user. Win3500Plus is used to designate a data key as either a soft source key or a soft destination key. The assignment of a specific source or destination to the soft key may then be made with either Win3500Plus, or locally at the panel by using Store Mode.
RCP-64X Status Level The default level to be used when displaying the status of a destination receiving signals from multiple sources, on a panel in all levels mode (ALL LEVS). One function of the LCD display on a panel is to show which source is currently switched to a selected destination.
RCP-64X System 5 Device See: RM5 Device. Tieline A special type of logical switch that allows a logical input on one level to be switched to a logical output on a different level. Example 1 - Switch a signal from analog camera ANCAM into an analog-to-digital converter...
RCP-64X Figure B Tieline names are one to eight characters in length and are constructed using uppercase letters, numbers, and spaces. The first character must be a letter. User Account A set of privileges and an optional user password saved as a user name.
RCP-64X Video Timing Field A package of information that contains information required to complete a full scan across a video monitor. There are two types of video fields denoted as odd and even. Video Timing Frame A package of information that contains all the information required to draw an image on a video device.
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G. Tarlton 03-06-01 Deleted Printing Specification per ECO CE00113. G. Tarlton 03-16-01 Deleted bills of material, drawings, and schematics per G. Tarlton ECO CE00130. 02-10-12 Rebranded to current PESA logo and company address. R. Sykes No change to manual text.
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