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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 EQX Routers. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Routers.
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  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “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 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...

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Feb 2011 Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    2.4.3. Manual Remote Control - Using Q-Link ..............2-5 2.5. CONNECTING AN AC POWER SUPPLY................2-5 2.6. CONNECTING A DC POWER SOURCE ................2-8 CONTROL ............................3-1 3.1. Q-LINK – EQX CONTROL PANEL NETWORK..............3-1 SIGNAL PATH MODULES......................4-1 4.1. EQX INPUT MODULE ......................4-1 4.1.1. Input Module - Key Features ..................4-1 4.2.
  • Page 8 EQX High Density Router User Manual 4.3.2. Output Module - Key Features .................4-8 4.4. EQX COAXIAL INPUT & OUTPUT (I/O) FINS..............4-12 4.4.1. I/O Fin - Key Features ....................4-12 4.4.2. Fiber Optic I/O Fin - Key Features .................4-13 4.4.3. Coaxial I/O Fin - Key Features ................4-14 4.4.4.
  • Page 9 EQX High Density Router User Manual 8.1. SETTING THE EQX FRAME CONTROLLER(S) IP ADDRESS .........8-1 8.2. SETTING THE IP ADDRESS FOR THE ALL OTHER EQX MODULES ......8-3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION......................9-1 9.1. SPECIFICATIONS .......................9-1 9.1.1. Configuration ......................9-1 9.1.2. Video Inputs ......................9-1 9.1.3. Video Outputs ......................9-1 9.1.4.
  • Page 10 Figure 7-9: New Frame Window – Enter the Required Input and Output Values ........... 7-9 Figure 7-10: Source and Destination Parameters..................7-11 Figure 7-11: EQX Configuration Window (WinSetup version2.22)...............7-12 Figure 7-12: EQX Configuration Window – Showing the Advanced Signal Parameters ......7-16 Figure 7-13: Current Exceptions Window ....................7-17 Figure 7-14: Exception Rules ........................7-18 Figure 7-15: Source Definition Window......................7-18...

  • Page 11: Overview

    EQX High Density Router User Manual OVERVIEW Thank you for selecting the Quartz brand of Evertz products for use in your video/audio system. The EQX router offers outstanding quality and value, and will provide a long and cost effective working life with the minimum of maintenance.

  • Page 12: Intelligent Auto-Configuration

    1.1.8. Outstanding Redundant Protection For the ultimate in terms of system availability, the EQX architecture has redundant protection for all critical system elements. The architecture has redundant crosspoint configurations, redundant frame controllers, external redundant load sharing power supplies, redundant easy access cooling fans and a dedicated monitoring bus that is independent of the system crosspoints.

  • Page 13: Key Features

    Ethernet, Serial RS422/232, F-Link and Q-Link ports 1.2. ORDERING INFORMATION Due to the complex nature of the EQX router all enquires for configuration and expansion should be directed to your local Evertz office or your local Evertz distributor. Revision 1.4.1...

  • Page 14: Signal Flow Over-View

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 1.3. SIGNAL FLOW OVER-VIEW Figure 1-2: EQX Signal Flow Diagram The simple design and signal flow of the EQX is shown in Figure 1-2. There are four main active module types: • Input Module (x32) •...

  • Page 15: Signal And System Monitoring

    1.5. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual will assist you in the use of the EQX routing switcher, and contains all the necessary information to successfully operate this product. If further product information or assistance is required, please contact Evertz or your local Evertz/Quartz distributor.

  • Page 16: Definitions

    Section 3 describes how to control the EQX through the Q-Link EQX control panel network. Section 4 describes the signal path of the EQX modules. More specifically, the signal path of the EQX input module, EQX crosspoint module, EQX output module, and EQX input/output (I/O) fins are outlined in this chapter.
  • Page 17 EQX High Density Router User Manual (also referred to as the ‘digital cliff’) This is a phenomenon found in digital video CLIFF EFFECT: systems that describes the sudden deterioration of picture quality when due to excessive bit errors, often caused by excessive cable lengths. The digital signal will be perfect even though one of its signal parameters is approaching or passing the specified limits.
  • Page 18 EQX High Density Router User Manual Phase Alternating Line. The television and video standard in use in most of Europe. PAL: Consists of 625 horizontal lines at a field rate of 50 fields per second. (Two fields equals one complete Frame). Only 576 of these lines are used for picture. The rest are used for sync or extra information such as VITC and Teletext.

  • Page 19: Installation

    2.2. GETTING STARTED: SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The following list outlines the steps that must be taken before operating the EQX. Please ensure that you have setup the system according to the guidelines listed below. All of the panels and the system controller must be properly terminated with "T" connectors and 75Ω...

  • Page 20: Physical Installation

    Power dissipation in all units is low, and cooling is achieved by fan-assisted convection. The I/O modules in the upper and lower section of the EQX frame are independently cooled. Air is drawn into the front of the frame and expelled as hot air from the rear of the frame. The crosspoint modules are also independently cooled with cool air being drawn from the front of the frame and hot air being expelled from the side of the frame.

  • Page 21: Remote Panels

    EQX High Density Router User Manual Earth/Ground Stud 2.3.2. Remote Panels The size of the Q-Link remote panels are 130mm deep plus the length of the cables. All remote panels are designed to fit into standard 19" equipment racks and can be mounted at any angle.

  • Page 22: Electrical Connections

    2.4.1. Video Inputs and Outputs The video input and output connections for the EQX are made using standard 75Ω video BNC connectors. A high quality coax cable, such as PSF1/3 (TF3304) for SDI video, Belden 8281 or 1694 for HD SDI video or suitable equivalents, should be used for optimum signal performance.

  • Page 23: Video Sync (Reference Input)

    EQX external AC to DC power supply. The external power supply for the EQX is a single rail, load-sharing design. It is housed within a single 1RU rack-mounting tray (EQX-PS-FR), which carries four power supply modules (EQX-PS), each with their own AC inlet.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-2: Eqx External Power Supply - Tray Holding 4 Modules

    Figure 2-3. Each power supply module delivers up to 1250 watts of power to the EQX. Care must be taken when designing the AC distribution to the power supply so that sufficient AC circuits are available to power each module.

  • Page 25: Figure 2-3: Eqx External Power Supply - Connection To Eqx

    EQX High Density Router User Manual Figure 2-3: EQX External Power Supply – Connection to EQX WARNING: This equipment uses power/mains connectors fitted with safety ground pins. To reduce the risk of electric shock, grounding of the ground pin of the mains plug must be maintained.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Dc Power Source

    CONNECTING A DC POWER SOURCE The EQX frame may be powered directly from an external 48V DC source. A DC cable fitted with a lever locking connector provides a secure connection from the Power Supply to the EQX frame. A second 48VDC power source can be attached to the EQX frame via its own dedicated lever locking connector to provide full redundant protection.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-5: Connector Kit

    NOTE: Supply return must be isolated from ground must be isolated from ground Figure 2-6: Connecting the EQX to a -48VDC System WARNING: Severe damage will result if the polarity of the 48 VDC input is reversed. Ensure that you have wired the DC connector properly before connecting it to the rear of the chassis.
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  • Page 29: Control

    EQX High Density Router User Manual CONTROL The standard EQX router includes an internal Frame Controller module, which supports the Q-Link ports, F-Link ports, Ethernet ports and Serial ports that are mounted on the rear of the router. Any of the Quartz remote control panels can be used with the Remote Control Panel: EQX router connected via Q-Link or Ethernet.

  • Page 30: Figure 3-1: Q-Link To Three Remote Control Panels (Shown With Topaz Router)

    EQX High Density Router User Manual Figure 3-1: Q-Link to Three Remote Control Panels (shown with Topaz router) The standard EQX router has four (4) Q-Link ports that are internally terminated with 75Ω. Only one Q-Link connector is fitted on the remote control panel.

  • Page 31: Figure 3-3: T-Piece

    EQX High Density Router User Manual A 'T-piece' is required to connect the control panel onto the Q-Link network. Figure 3-3: T-piece The “T-piece” allows any of the control panels within a Q-Link chain to be removed from service and replaced without disrupting the Q-Link.
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  • Page 33: Signal Path Modules

    BNC connector mounted on the passive I/O Fin. The EQX router can be loaded with a maximum of 32 input modules providing square and non-square matrix configurations from as small as 18 inputs through to 576 inputs, in increments of 18.

  • Page 34: Figure 4-2: Input Module - Air Dam Detail

    EQX High Density Router User Manual Figure 4-2: Input Module – Air Dam Detail Figure 4-3: Input Module – Mounted in Upper Frame (with Air Dam Removed) Figure 4-4: Input Module – Mounted in Lower Frame (with Air Dam Removed) Revision 1.4.1...
  • Page 35 EQX High Density Router User Manual Colour Function POWER LEDs Yellow 1v2 Power rail present Yellow 3v3 Power rail present 2v5 (a) Yellow 2v5 (a) Power rail present 2v5 (b) Yellow 2v5 (b) Power rail present Colour Function STATUS LEDs...
  • Page 36 “ENET 2” when mode switch 3 is in the down position. 4.1.2 Fiber Optic Inputs The EQX router is able to accept Fiber Optic inputs when ordered with the optional Fiber Optic input modules. These modules utilize an “SFP” module (Small Form-Factor Pluggable). Each SFP for the Fiber Optic input module is a dual channel RECEIVER.

  • Page 37: Eqx Crosspoint Module

    All of the crosspoint modules are accessed from the front of the frame and can be replaced while the EQX router is still operational should one of the modules fail. The back-up crosspoint provides continued full operation while a main crosspoint module is being replaced.
  • Page 38 EQX High Density Router User Manual Colour Function Power Yellow Power rail present. F-Link OK Green Flashes when there is a valid hit on the card. F-Link Rx Green Flashes when there is any F-Link comms detected. F-Link Tx Green Flashes when the card has transmitted F-Link data.

  • Page 39: Eqx Output Modules

    (18) digital video outputs using an industry standard BNC connector mounted on the passive I/O Fin. The EQX router can be loaded with a maximum of 32 output modules, providing square and non-square configurations from 18 outputs through to 576 outputs in increments of 18.

  • Page 40: Output Module - Key Features

    EQX High Density Router User Manual Some 270Mb/s ASI signals occasionally can cause a Reclocker to incorrectly set to a 177Mb/s signal frequency. To prevent this from happening set the “177” option to “Disable” in the WinSetup application and download this new configuration to the EQX router.

  • Page 41: Figure 4-8: Output Module - Mounted In Lower Frame (With Air Dam Removed)

    EQX High Density Router User Manual Figure 4-8: Output Module – Mounted in Lower Frame (with Air Dam Removed) Colour Function POWER LED’s Yellow 1v2 Power rail present Yellow 3v3 Power rail present 2v5 (a) Yellow 2v5 (a) Power rail present...
  • Page 42 EQX High Density Router User Manual Colour Function VIDEO LED’s O/P - 1 Green Indicates that a signal is present on O /P 1 O /P - 2 Green Indicates that a signal is present on O /P 2 O /P - 3...

  • Page 43: Figure 4-9: Sfp1T-13-2 Module

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 4.3.3 Fiber Optic Outputs The EQX router is able to launch Fiber Optic output when ordered with the optional Fiber Optic output modules. These modules utilize an “SFP” module (Small Form-Factor Pluggable). Each SFP for the Fiber Optic output module is a dual channel TRANSMITTER.

  • Page 44: Eqx Coaxial Input & Output (I/O) Fins

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 4.4. EQX COAXIAL INPUT & OUTPUT (I/O) FINS Mounted in the rear of the EQX frame are the Input and Output (I/O) fins. These modules are completely passive; they have no components other than the 18 BNC connectors.

  • Page 45: Fiber Optic I/O Fin - Key Features

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 4.4.2. Fiber Optic I/O Fin - Key Features • Completely passive module, Active SFPs are hot swappable • Provides the link from the SFP cage connector to the input or output module • Each fin carries 18 standard SFP cages •...

  • Page 46: Coaxial I/O Fin - Key Features

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 4.4.3. Coaxial I/O Fin - Key Features • Completely passive module • Each fin carries 36 Standard BNCs • All I/O fins can be hot-swapped • Same Fin for INPUT and OUTPUT cards Each fin supports 2 (two) cards of 18 channels each.

  • Page 47: Tdm I/O Fin - Key Features

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 4.4.4. TDM I/O Fin - Key Features • Completely passive module • Each fin carries 36 Standard BNCs • All I/O fins can be hot-swapped • Same Fin for INPUT and OUTPUT cards Each fin supports 2 (two) cards of 16 channels each and 2 TDM signals.

  • Page 48: Xlink Output Fin - Key Features

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 4.4.5. XLINK Output Fin - Key Features • Completely passive module • Each fin carries 2 XLINKS outputs and 8 Standard BNCs • All I/O fins can be hot-swapped Each fin supports 2 (two) cards.

  • Page 49: Double Density Output Fin - Key Features

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 4.4.6. Double Density Output Fin - Key Features • Completely passive module • Each fin carries 72 DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors • All I/O fins can be hot-swapped Each fin supports 2 (two) cards of 36 channels each.
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  • Page 51: Control And Monitoring Modules

    EQX High Density Router User Manual CONTROL AND MONITORING MODULES 5.1. EQX FRAME CONTROLLER The EQX router is fitted with an internal Frame Controller. This frame controller manages all of the external and internal router communications from the remote control panels and third party devices, such as automation systems.

  • Page 52: Figure 5-1: Frame Controller Module Card Edge Controls And Connectors

    EQX High Density Router User Manual Figure 5-1: Frame Controller Module Card Edge Controls and Connectors Figure 5-2: Frame Controller Module Status LEDs Colour Function Config Loaded Green This LED indicates that a config is loaded. Proc Happy Green Flashes when the frame controller processor is working correctly.

  • Page 53: Eqx Communication Ports

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 5.2. EQX COMMUNICATION PORTS • 2x Ethernet Ports • 2x F-Link Ports • 4x Q-Link Ports • 4x Serial Ports (RS422/232) • 2x PSU Comms Ports • 2x Alarm Ports The Ethernet and Serial ports are used for automation control, remote control panels, router configuration and SNMP monitoring.

  • Page 54: Upper Communication Fin (Left Side)

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 5.2.1. Upper Communication Fin (Left Side) Q-Link serial communication port used to connect remote control panels, external Q-Link 1: system controllers or slaved Quartz brand routers. Q-Link serial communication port used to connect remote control panels, external Q-Link 2: system controllers or slaved Quartz brand routers.

  • Page 55: Lower Communication Fin (Left Side)

    1Gb Ethernet connection for SNMP/Thumbnail/Streaming traffic directly from the Network 1B: internal modules out to the network. Used to link multiple EQX frames together for solutions over 576x576. FS1 B: Used to link multiple EQX frames together for solutions over 576x576.

  • Page 56: Lower Communication Fin (Right Side)

    F-Link Control Ref 1 Loop Ref 2 Loop 5.2.4. Lower Communication Fin (Right Side) Used to link multiple EQX frames together for solutions over 576x576. FS2 A: Used to link multiple EQX frames together for solutions over 576x576. FS2 B:...

  • Page 57: Eqx Reference Input

    1080p • Plus others… By supplying a second video reference at a different frequency to the first, the EQX is able to generate timing levels at both frequencies, for example 50Hz and 60 Hz. Revision 1.4.1 CONTROL & MONITORING MODULES...

  • Page 58: Reference Input - Key Features

    Four independent timing levels for SMPTE compliant switching of up to four different digital video signals. • Supports mixed digital video standards at mixed frequencies. 5.4. EQX MONITORING OUTPUTS The EQX router supports signal monitoring of all of the video inputs outputs dedicated connectors on the rear of the EQX frame. The EQX...

  • Page 59: Figure 5-5: Monitor 1 (Right Side Of Frame)

    Figure 5-6: Monitor 2 (Left Side of Frame) In order to view the Source and Destination monitoring of the EQX router on a monitor, connect “OUT 2” of Monitor 2 to “IN 2” of Monitor 1 and “OUT 2” of Monitor 1 to “IN 2” of Monitor 2. For Source Monitoring connect to “Monitor 1 OUT 1”.
  • Page 60 EQX High Density Router User Manual Figure 5-8: EQX Signal Monitoring Path – Monitor 1 (RHS) Monitor module 1 provides the ability to monitor the following signal points within the EQX router: • 1 – 144 Video Inputs: • 289 – 432 Video Inputs: •...
  • Page 61 Each Monitor module provides two digital video input ports and two digital video output ports. Each of the digital output ports can be controlled independently and can be used to view different monitoring points within the EQX router, as long as the two ports are not trying to access the same Input or Output module. Revision 1.4.1 CONTROL &...
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  • Page 63: Cooling Modules

    Each fan module is held in place by a single thumb screw and can be quickly and simply extracted and replaced from the front of the EQX frame should any one of them fail. The single row of five fans that are located in both the...

  • Page 64: I/O Fan Modules - Key Features

    EQX High Density Router User Manual The air-flow through the EQX is from front to rear. The cool air enters the frame at the front, passes over the input and output modules and then exits through the rear of the frame.

  • Page 65: Eqx Crosspoint Module Fan Modules

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 6.2. EQX CROSSPOINT MODULE FAN MODULES Each of the crosspoint modules within the EQX frame are independently cooled by a row of four fan modules mounted onto the front of the crosspoint assembly. The crosspoint fans are arranged in an n+1 configuration providing redundancy, which ensures sufficient cooling should a fan fail at any time.

  • Page 66: Crosspoint Fan Modules - Key Features

    N+1 configuration ensures continuous cooling should a fan fail. • Individual fan assemblies can be hot-swapped. The EQX crosspoint fans should be visually inspected every six months to ensure they are functioning correctly. There are no fan filters to change. Revision 1.4.1...

  • Page 67: Configuring Eqx Using Winsetup

    F1) from any screen (dialog). The help system can also be entered from the Help, Index menu. The following notes will guide you through the configuration of WinSetup. This WinSetup guide assumes the configuration of an EQX router with full redundancy, including a redundant crosspoint module. It also assumes that the EQX router is being operated as a single level video with embedded audio.

  • Page 68: System Controller Selection

    EQX High Density Router User Manual To configure the EQX router using WinSetup, carry out the following functions described in sections 7.1. through 7.9. 7.1. SYSTEM CONTROLLER SELECTION Before setting and creating the Source and Destination tables the system needs to be configured to operate with the SC-1000 System Controller.

  • Page 69: Levels

    Traditionally, levels are used to define the make up of a routing system such as video, audio and control data. Each signal type is normally allocated its own level. The EQX router also uses the level system to define the Routing Level and the Redundant Level in addition to the more traditional signal levels.
  • Page 70 EQX High Density Router User Manual Figure 7-4: Creating the “Main Video Route” Level Enter the required level name into the “Name” field; in this example the name “Route” has been used. Select the Add button. This will add Level 1 to the system configuration with the label set to “Route”.
  • Page 71 EQX High Density Router User Manual Create the second Level by clicking “Level 2”. Once again, a blue background will highlight the text to confirm the selection, as shown in Figure 7-5. (Only required if the optional redundant crosspoint is fitted) Figure 7-5: Creating the “Backup Video Route”...

  • Page 72: Frames

    576x576 EQX router will start “EQX26”, while the part number for a 288x288 EQX router will start “EQX16”. Figure 7-6: Selecting the Frame Type A blue background will highlight the text to confirm the selection. There are two types of EQX router frames to choose from: 1. EQX26-576576: This is the 26RU 576x576 model 2.
  • Page 73 Frame” button. The EQX frame is automatically given a Q-Link address; the default value is “0” and signifies that the EQX is the master frame within the system. The Q-Link address can be changed by entering a new Hex value into this field.
  • Page 74 It can be changed at any time to match the size of a sub-loaded frame by entering a new description directly into this field. The next step is to Sub-divide the EQX frame into two (2) parts. This is required for the configuration of the redundant crosspoint.
  • Page 75 The numbers that appear in the boxes to the right of the “Physical Frame” and “Control System” areas are loaded by the WinSetup software as default values based on an equal split of the frame. When configuring the EQX router with a redundant crosspoint configuration these values must be changed. See section 7.4.

  • Page 76: Frame Configuration

    7.4. FRAME CONFIGURATION Now that the physical and control levels of the EQX router have been defined the next step is to configure the source and destination operational parameters. Each of the possible 576 sources of the EQX router has a number of...
  • Page 77 To set up the EQX, click on the “EQX Router Configuration” tab. This will provide access to the EQX configuration options, as shown in Figure 7-11. This view is used to set up the EQX Hardware as well as the Source Parameters.

  • Page 78: Router Hardware Configuration

    When opened for the first time this screen will show a default configuration. Use the various drop down menus to change each or the EQX parameters as required. The EQX router configuration window is divided into three distinct areas, which are: a. Router Hardware Configuration b.
  • Page 79 EQX High Density Router User Manual 7.4.1. Router Hardware Configuration This section is used to select the hardware options that have been purchased as part of the EQX router. The options are as follows: Yes, this confirms that the redundant (second) frame controller module is Redundant Controller: fitted to the EQX frame.
  • Page 80 EQX High Density Router User Manual The video reference connected for the EQX can be a Bi-level or Tri-level signal, as the EQX will generate the correct timings for SD and HD video signals from either. A 50Hz or 59.94Hz reference must be used in order to generate 50Hz or 59.94Hz timings.
  • Page 81 ON, this turns on an optional mode within the EQX that prevents the Disable 177 (ASI): Reclockers from incorrectly identifying the 270Mb/s ASI signal as a 177Mb/s signal.

  • Page 82: Advanced Signal Parameters

    576 should be configured to reclock the source regardless of the parameters that have been defined by the source. Figure 7-12: EQX Configuration Window – Showing the Advanced Signal Parameters To gain access to the Advanced Signal Parameters check the box in the Default Timing Plane window called ‘Use Advanced Settings’.

  • Page 83: Creating An Exception Rule

    Step 1 – Click the “New Exception” button. Step 2 – Identify if the exception rule needs to be applied to the input and/or output of the EQX router. Enable the relevant section by clicking the “Enable” box. The Input Equalization rule can only be applied to an input.

  • Page 84: Sources

    The next stage is to create the “Source table”. The source table defines the number and names of the sources connected to the EQX router. To enter the “Source Definition” window click on the “Sources” button from the main menu.

  • Page 85: Destinations

    Definition’ window where the ‘Destination table’ can be created. The destination table defines the number and names of the destinations connected to the EQX router. To enter the ‘Destination Definition’ window, click on the ‘Destination’ button from the main menu.

  • Page 86: Control Panels

    Destination list. These labels can be overruled at any time by typing a new name directly into the relevant ‘Legend’ box. The last two Destinations that are shown in the source list relate to the operation of the EQX monitoring circuit. Click OK to return to the main menu. 7.7.

  • Page 87: Download

    EQX High Density Router User Manual Figure 7-17: Key Definition Window Each button can be programmed by selecting the button and then editing the functions in the Key section of the dialog. It is also recommended that each panel should be given a name for future identification. It is common practice for the name to reflect the panel’s location, for example “EDIT 3”.

  • Page 88: Communication Window

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 7.9. COMMUNICATION WINDOW Use the Comms Window to check for correct setup and working communication between the PC and the router. Figure 7-18: COM1 Window Click the ‘Comm Window’ tab and the window shown in Figure 7-18 will open automatically. From the Protocol drop down list select -1 Quartz Standard.

  • Page 89: Module Ip Addresses

    MODULE IP ADDRESSES 8.1. SETTING THE EQX FRAME CONTROLLER(S) IP ADDRESS Connect the upgrade cable to the upgrade jumper J13 of the Frame Controller. Pressing <ENTER> on your keyboard will bring up the Main Menu as shown in Figure 8-1.
  • Page 90 In the above menu (Figure 8-2), selecting options (1) through (13) allows the user to set the networking parameters of the Frame Controller. DHCP is not recommended as control of the EQX requires static IP addresses. Once completing the IP configurations, save and exit this menu by selecting the “S” option. All modules ship with DHCP disabled (or DHCP enabled set to “FALSE”).

  • Page 91: Setting The Ip Address For The All Other Eqx Modules

    They can be left as they are or changed to a value that better reflects your exact network topology. There are two separate Ethernet networks within the EQX router – ‘A’ and ‘B’. Each network has two RJ45 connectors mounted onto the rear of the EQX frame. The router supports TCP/IP protocol, the address of which can be set via the serial port when using Quartz (-1) protocol and the EQX configuration software, WinSetup.
  • Page 92 7. Enter the “Broadcast Address” and “Gateway Address” of 192.168.0.255 The IP Addresses will be automatically allocated to all of the EQX Input, Output, Crosspoint and Monitor modules in sequence when the new configuration is downloaded, as shown in the following tables.
  • Page 93 EQX High Density Router User Manual Slot Module Range IP Address Digital Video Inputs 1-18 Digital Video Inputs 19-36 Digital Video Inputs 37-54 Digital Video Inputs 55-72 Digital Video Inputs 73-90 Digital Video Inputs 91-108 Digital Video Inputs 109-126 Digital Video Inputs...
  • Page 94 EQX High Density Router User Manual Slot Module Range IP Address Digital Video Outputs 1-18 Digital Video Outputs 19-36 Digital Video Outputs 37-54 Digital Video Outputs 55-72 Digital Video Outputs 73-90 Digital Video Outputs 91-108 Digital Video Outputs 109-126 Digital Video Outputs...
  • Page 95 EQX High Density Router User Manual Slot # Module IP Address monitor LHS monitor LHS monitor RHS monitor RHS Table 8-4: Monitor Modules Slot Module IP Address Frame Controller Upper Frame Controller Lower Table 8-5: Frame Controller Modules For instructions on changing the Frame Controller IP address please refer to section 8.1.
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  • Page 97: Technical Description

    EQX High Density Router User Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 9.1. SPECIFICATIONS 9.1.1. Configuration 576x576 in 26RU (PSU separate 1RU) EQX26: 288x288 in 16RU (PSU separate 1RU) EQX16: Selectable in blocks of 18 Inputs: Selectable in blocks of 18 Outputs: Redundant Crosspoint...

  • Page 98: Reference Timing

    EQX High Density Router User Manual 9.1.4. Reference Timing Analog 525/625/tri-level HD looping connections Switching Reference: 2 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A Connector: 1 V p-p ± 3dB Signal Level: 75Ω terminating active loop out optional Impedance: 4 independent timing planes, programmable output by output Reference Timing: 9.1.5.

  • Page 99: Connector Pin-Outs

    CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 9.2.1. Serial Ports The EQX router supports four (4) rear I/O Serial ports. Each of the four serial ports connect directly to each of the EQX frame controllers. The serial ports are typically used for the connection of third party control devices, such as automation systems.

  • Page 100: Alarm Connector

    The EQX is currently not detecting any internal failures and is receiving power. 2. Internal Failure: The EQX is currently detecting an internal failure or has lost power. 3. Incoming Signal Fault: The EQX is not detecting any internal failures, but is currently detecting faults in incoming signal(s).