Crystal Vision SW808 Controller-48V User manual

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SW808 Controller-48V
48V 1U control panel for the SW808

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Contents
1Introduction 3
2The SW808 Controller-48V panel 5
2.1Installing the SW808 Controller-48V 5
Connecting supply cables 6
Controller to frame remote wiring 7
Using Controller GPIs 8
2.2SW808 Controller-48V operation 9
Changing cross-point assignments 10
Viewing cross-point assignments 10
Multiple routing 10
Using salvos 10
3Statesman 12
3.1Statesman operation 12
Routing video 13
Selecting the reference 14
GPI control 14
SW808 status 14
Using presets 15
Using macros 15
4Using the active control panel 17
4.1Navigating the display 19
4.2Updating the display 19
4.3The SW808 menu structure 20
4.4Salvo and take functions 21

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4.5Status 21
4.6Presets and macros 22
4.7Configuration 23
5Card edge operation 24
5.1Default mode – input status 25
5.2Viewing the routing table 25
5.3Using interactive mode 26
5.4Using salvos 26
5.5Saving and recalling presets 26
5.6Saving and recalling macros 27
5.7Factory reset 27
6Installation 28
6.1Fitting the SW808 module 28
6.2Setting the reference termination 28
6.3Rear modules and signal I/O 29
6.4Selecting the reference on the RM20 30
6.5Enabling the SW808 Controller-48V for GPI control 30
6.6Using module GPIs 31
7Problem solving 35
Basic fault finding guide 36
Replacing the supply input fuse 37
8Specification 38

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1 Introduction
The SW808 is a SDI and DVB-ASI compatible 8 x 8 cross-point routing switch.
Switch synchronisation is provided by either SDI or analogue references, allowing the
SW808 to switch in the vertical-blanking interval to avoid picture disturbance. The
designated switching lines are 6 and 319 in 625 line systems and 10 and 273 in 525 line.
There is also provision to switch immediately for cases where there is no common
reference.
SW808 8 x 8 router
Individual cross-points can be set and multiple cross-point salvos can be created to
change a number of cross-points at once. Up to 16 macros or custom routing table
assignments may be stored and recalled and up to 16 snapshots of the router table may be
captured as presets for later recall.
Control is available from the SW808 Controller-48V panel, Statesman, an active control
panel or the card edge. Names may be assigned to inputs and outputs from Statesman and
active control panels.
The main features are as follows:
•SDI 8 x 8 routing switch
•SDI or analogue reference
•Two feeds of each output
•Salvos, macros and router ‘snapshot’ presets
•Names may be assigned to inputs and outputs
•GPI selection of macros and presets
•Control and status monitoring via dedicated SW808 Controller-48V, Statesman,
frame/remote control panels or the card edge

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The SW808 Controller-48V
The SW808 Controller-48V is a dedicated 1U panel to control a single SW808 8 x 8
routing switch, with dedicated buttons for each of the eight sources and eight destinations.
SW808 Controller-48V 8 x 8 router panel
Control is quick and easy: select output, select input and press the 'take' button.
Alternatively salvos can be created and stored to change a number of outputs at once.
GPI control of the first two destinations is provided with optional tally.
Rear connector options
The SW808 is a ‘double-decker’ module that takes two slots. It can be used in a 2U frame
with the RM19 rear connector or in a 1U frame and desktop box by using the RM20 rear
connector.
When used with the four-slot RM19 rear connector all eight inputs and eight outputs are
available. The RM19 will only fit into a 2U frame allowing up to three SW808 modules.
When used with the two-slot RM20 rear connector eight inputs and three outputs are
available. Six modules will fit into a 2U frame, three in 1U and one in a desktop box.
The RM19 rear module has both SDI and analogue reference inputs, with an SDI
reference loop allowing a source to be wired as both a matrix signal input and a reference
input. The RM20 offers one reference input, switch selectable between SDI and analogue.
Further details of the rear modules can be found in the installation chapter.

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2 The SW808 Controller-48V
panel
The SW808 Controller-48V panel is designed to control the SW808 8 x 8 routing switch
using a RS422 serial link. The controller has dedicated buttons for each of the eight
sources and eight destinations together with a TAKE button and Salvo SAVE and
RECALL buttons.
SW808 Controller-48V panel
2.1 Installing the SW808 Controller-48V
The SW808 has a number of external control lines that can be configured for GPI or
RS485 control. These control lines MUST be configured for RS485 to enable SW808
Controller-48V communication as explained in section 6.5. It is NOT possible to retain
GPI control when the controller panel is enabled. However, the SW808 Controller-48V
panel has its own GPI control built-in, which is explained later in this chapter.
The panel communicates with Crystal Vision frames via a serial communication link
using the 422 BUS port at the rear of the panel. Standard UTP patch cables may be used
with an appropriate adapter for the Crystal Vision frame remote connector.
SW808 Controller-48V panel – rear view
The RJ45 422 BUS port is next to the GPI I/O connector. Other RJ45 connectors and the
four-way DIP switch are NOT used.
Each card slot in a frame has its control lines brought out to different 26-way D-Type
frame remote connectors on the rear of the frame. The following tables show which
remote connectors to use for different frames and frame slots:
SW808 card slots and frame remote connectors
RJ45 Slot 2 Slot 4 Slot 6 Slot 8 Slot 10 Slot 12
Indigo 2U frame Rem 1 Rem 3 Rem 1 Rem 3 Rem 1 Rem 3
Indigo 1U frame Rem 1 Rem 1 Rem 1
N
/A
N
/A
N
/A
Desk top box Rem 1
N
/A
N
/A
N
/A
N
/A
N
/A
The appropriate remote connector(s) should be connected to the 422 Bus connector at the
rear of the panel using an adapter as explained in the next section.

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Note: The second serial port on the SW808 is used for Controller communications allowing front
panel and Statesman control at the same time as Controller access.
Connecting supply cables
To connect the SW808 Controller-48V to a DC supply proceed as follows:
The 48V range of Indigo controllers has been designed to run in both positive and
negative earth situations. This has been achieved by designing the PSU module to be
insensitive to supply polarity. The only precaution to be taken is that the fused line is
always the non-earth connection.
For a positive earth installation the supply –ve would be connected to the Red Fused inlet.
And the supply +ve would be connected to the Black Non-Fused inlet. In this case the
Chassis connection would be connected to a ‘clean earth’ which would be of the +ve
polarity.
For a negative earth installation the supply +ve would be connected to the Red Fused
inlet. And the supply -ve would be connected to the Black Non-Fused inlet. In this case
the Chassis connection would be connected to a ‘clean earth’ which would be of the -ve
polarity.
Note: The fuse holder is part of the PSU module. Replace the fuse only with one of the same
type and rating. Refer to the maintenance section of the trouble-shooting guide for more
information.
SW808 Controller-48V panel supply connector view

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Controller to frame remote wiring
The connection from the control panel to the appropriate frame remote connector has a
cable with a D-Type plug at one end and an RJ45 connector at the other.
It is suggested that a short adapter cable be made with a standard RJ45 patch lead and an
in-line coupler used to make the required overall cable length.
Controller panel to frame adapter and CAT5 patch lead
CAT5
Colour
RJ45 plug S2/R1
S4/R3
S6/R1
S8/R3
S10/R1
S12/R3
Shell (GND) 6/Shell 6/Shell 6/Shell
Brown 8
7 4 10
W/Brown 7 16 14 11
Blue 4
17 13 19
W/Blue 5 25 23 20
The following tables show how the required panel to frame adapters should be wired.
Indigo 2U frame Remote 1
RJ45 Slot 2 Slot 6 Slot 10
Pin 8 Pin 7 Pin 4 Pin 10
Pin 7 Pin 16 Pin 14 Pin 11
Pin 4 Pin 17 Pin 13 Pin 19
Pin 5 Pin 25 Pin 23 Pin 20

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Indigo 2U frame Remote 3
RJ45 Slot 4 Slot 8 Slot 12
Pin 8 Pin 7 Pin 4 Pin 10
Pin 7 Pin 16 Pin 14 Pin 11
Pin 4 Pin 17 Pin 13 Pin 19
Pin 5 Pin 25 Pin 23 Pin 20
Indigo 1U frame Remote 1
RJ45 Slot 2 Slot 4 Slot 6
Pin 8 Pin 7 Pin 4 Pin 10
Pin 7 Pin 16 Pin 14 Pin 11
Pin 4 Pin 17 Pin 13 Pin 19
Pin 5 Pin 25 Pin 23 Pin 20
Desk top box Remote 1
RJ45 Slot 1 Slot 2
Pin 8 Pin 8 Pin 7
Pin 7 Pin 9 Pin 16
Pin 4 Pin 18 Pin 17
Pin 5 Pin 26 Pin 25
Note: The RJ45 connector at the rear of Indigo frames should not be used to connect controller
panels.
For the panel to work, jumper links PL4-PL7 need to be fitted towards the rear of the board
as explained in section 6.5. This will disable GPI control of the SW808 module, but
Controller GPIs will be available.
Using Controller GPIs
The Controller GPIs are provided to allow remote control of the first two destinations
with optional tally outputs.
There are 18 GPI lines, which can be configured as inputs or outputs. When used as
inputs they control source selection for destinations 1 and 2. They may also be used as
tallies when configured as outputs.
GPIs 1 – 8 control destination 1 and are enabled by GPI 17.
GPIs 9 – 16 control destination 2 and are enabled by GPI 18.
With GPIs 1 – 8 enabled, selecting GPI 1 will set destination 1 to source 1, pressing GPI 2
will set destination 1 to source 2 etc. The same applies for destination 2 with GPIs 9 – 16.
The GPIs will also give a tally output so that when destination 1 is connected to source 4,
GPI 4 will be low. This tally will follow destinations 1 and 2; no matter from where the
routing is updated.
The pinout for the 26 way D-Type connector at the rear of the SW808 Controller-48V
panel is as follows:

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26-way D-Type pin connections
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 +5V 10 GPI_6 19 GPI_14
2 0V 11 GPI_7 20 GPI_15
3 GPI_1 12 GPI_8 21 GPI_16
4 GPI_2 13 GPI_9 22 GPI_17
5 0V 14 0V 23 GPI_18
6 GPI_3 15 GPI_10 24 GPI_19
7 GPI_4 16 GPI_11 25 GPI_20
8 GPI_5 17 GPI_12 26 0V
9 +5V 18 GPI_13
Note: GPIs 19 and 20 are currently unassigned.
2.2 SW808 Controller-48V operation
To use the SW808 Controller-48V proceed as follows:
•Connect the SW808 Controller-48V panel to a Crystal Vision frame with a
SW808 module installed as explained in the previous section
•Power the Controller panel - the panel will automatically search for a SW808
module
SW808 Controller-48V panel
Searching Mode
The panel indicates that it is in searching mode by flashing the source and destination
buttons and LEDs in a back and forth pattern. Button presses will have no effect whilst
searching.
The panel will remain in searching mode until it has established communications with an
SW808 board. If communication with an SW808 is lost, it will return to searching mode.
Panel LEDs
LED Meaning when lit Comment
Ref Reference present Composite/SDI reference selection cannot be made from the panel
Comms Comms OK Illuminates to indicate communication with SW808
Panel lock Panel locked All buttons are locked out - to toggle panel lock on and off hold down
source 1 button and destination 8 button for approximately three
seconds
Input
present Shows which paths
have signals The eight LEDs under the source buttons show video in to the SW808,
and the eight LEDs under the destination buttons show video out of the
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Changing cross-point assignments
To change routing first press the destination button and then the new source button. The
new source button will flash and the TAKE button will light. Then press the TAKE button
and the new routing will be updated on the SW808.
Tip: First select a destination followed by a source to route to that destination.
To undo routing that hasn’t been ‘taken’, press the destination and then the original
source. This will be the source button that is lit and not flashing.
Viewing cross-point assignments
To see which source is connected to which destination, press the destination button and
the source connected to it will light. One source can go to more than one destination.
Multiple routing
Multiple routing can be performed by creating the required destination-source pairs
before pressing the TAKE button. The destination buttons will flash to show that they
have routing waiting for a take. To confirm the routing press the TAKE button and the
selected routing assignments will all be updated simultaneously.
This is similar to establishing a single cross-point except that instead of pressing TAKE
immediately, further destination-source pairs are created first.
Note: The last destination button pressed does not flash.
Setting up multiple routing:
•Press the destination and then the source for each cross-point assignment
required in turn – destination buttons flash
•Press TAKE to confirm the routing
Using salvos
Up to sixteen salvos may be recorded and recalled from the SW808, Statesman, and the
card edge control or by external GPIs. Like macros, salvos do not store board setup data,
switching mode or reference selection.
Salvos can be created from the controller panel by setting up multiple routing and
pressing SAVE instead of TAKE. All the source and destination buttons will flash to
indicate that a memory location needs to be selected. The source buttons 1 – 8 represent
Salvos 1 – 8, and the destination buttons represent salvos 9 – 16. Select a memory
location and then press SAVE to confirm.
Creating a salvo:
•Set up the required routing
•Press SAVE – all source and destination buttons flash
•Choose a source/destination button for the salvo - SAVE will flash
•Press SAVE to confirm the choice

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To recall a salvo press RECALL, select a memory location and then press RECALL again
to confirm, or any other button to cancel.
Recalling a salvo:
•Press RECALL – all source and destination buttons flash
•Choose a source/destination button with a previously saved salvo - RECALL
will flash
•Press RECALL to confirm the choice
Notes: Salvos are similar to macros in that only those cross-points in the salvo are changed. All
other cross-points will remain as they were before the salvo was recalled.
The operation of the panel described here is based on panel software version 4.01.

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3Statesman
The Crystal Vision Statesman PC control software is designed to control a range of
Crystal Vision modules via serial control from a PC. Statesman provides a user friendly
means of configuring and operating Crystal Vision modules with the benefit of “see-at-a-
glance” status monitoring.
The main Statesman application communicates with each module in a frame through a
Statesman capable or active control panel. An active panel or REMIND remote control
panel must be fitted to allow for Statesman control.
3.1 Statesman operation
The initial view will show an Explorer style view of the connected frames and modules.
Double clicking on a module will enable the display of the main application menus.
Statesman main application window
The two large control panes shown in the upper and lower halves of the window may
display different menus for the same card, or controls for different cards. Click on the
horizontal button-bar between the two panes to close the lower plane, or drag the button
to vary the size of the panes.
Note: For further details of Statesman configuration and operation please refer to the Statesman
manual.

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Routing video
Active cross-points are always shown in red and new cross-point assignments not yet
confirmed with the salvo button are shown in brown.
SW808 routing
Multiple routing is accomplished simply by selecting more than one cross-point before
clicking the salvo button. Changed cross-point assignments will turn brown until the salvo
is actioned. The cross-points will all change simultaneously when ‘Salvo’ is clicked.
Cross-point changes can be made to occur in the frame or field vertical interval according
to SMPTE RP168, or instantaneously. A valid SDI or analogue reference will be required
for either field or frame switching. Select Frame, Field or Immediate as required.
Naming sources and destinations
To change the name of a source or destination click on the name and a change name
dialogue will appear.
Rename inputs (or outputs)
Type the new name and select OK. Note that more than 10 characters cannot be
displayed.
Note: Names chosen here are not related to names assigned using an active panel.

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Selecting the reference
The SW808 may be used with either a SDI or an analogue composite reference. The
selection may be made using Statesman provided an RM19 rear connector is used. Select
either SDI or Composite by selecting the appropriate box.
When used with an RM20 connector, the reference selection must be made via a switch
on the rear connector itself. Refer to the installation chapter for more information.
SW808 routing and status
GPI control
The SW808 may be controlled via GPI lines brought to the rear of the frame in which the
module is used. GPI control is limited to recalling presets or macros. GPI control cannot
be used at the same time as the SW808 Controller-48V panel as both use the same
physical control lines. Please refer to the installation chapter for more information on
using GPIs.
To enable GPI control, check the GPI Enable box. It is not recommended to enable GPI
control, if GPIs might be active whilst configuring presets or macros.
SW808 status
The main Statesman (status) tab can also be used to monitor the router table, switch
synchronisation, GPI control status, input presence and reference status when changes are
made from any interface.
The reference selection (SDI/Composite) status is only valid when an RM19 rear
connector is used.

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Using presets
Up to 16 routing setups may be stored and recalled from Statesman, the card edge control
or by external GPIs. Presets do not store board setup data, switching mode or reference
selection.
SW808 routing and status
To store a preset proceed as follows:
•Ensure GPI Enable is not selected
•Select an appropriate preset with the Preset Number drop-down menu
•Click on Check Preset to check if the preset is empty
•Click on Store to save the preset
To recall a preset proceed as follows
•Ensure GPI Enable is not selected
•Select an appropriate preset with the Preset Number drop-down menu
•Click on Recall to recall setup data from the selected preset
GPI Enable should not be checked whilst presets are being created or recalled by this
menu to prevent inadvertent GPI operation. Enable GPI controls preset recall when
finished if required.
Note: Other interfaces such as the SW808 Controller-48V, the card-edge or an active control panel
may also interfere with saving or recalling presets.
Using macros
Up to 16 macros may be recorded and recalled from Statesman, the card edge control or
by external GPIs. Macros do not store board setup data, switching mode or reference
selection.
To record a macro proceed as follows:
•Ensure GPI Enable is not selected
•Select appropriate macro with the Macro Number drop-down menu
•Click on Check to check if the macro is empty
•Perform the cross-point changes in the order required
•Click on Store to save the macro

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To recall a macro proceed as follows
•Ensure GPI Enable is not selected
•Select an appropriate macro with the Macro Number drop-down menu
•Click on Recall to recall the stored cross-point assignments in the macro
GPI Enable should not be checked whilst macros are being created or recalled by this
menu to prevent inadvertent GPI operation. Enable GPI controls preset recall when
finished if required.
Macros are similar to salvos in that only those cross-points in the macro are changed. All
other cross-points will remain as they were before the macro was recalled.
Note: Other interfaces such as the SW808 Controller-48V, the cards edge or an active control
panel may also interfere with saving or recalling macros.

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4 Using the active control panel
This operational guide assumes that the panel has been setup according to the panel setup
procedure described in the Crystal Vision Control Panel’s manual.
Note: It is ESSENTIAL that the panel setup procedure is followed and any old or unknown
passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time.
At power up, the two line 20-character screen will display ‘Crystal Vision’ followed by
the firmware version number for the control panel. All eight-control panel keys LEDs will
illuminate.
The Crystal Vision control panel start up display
'Control Panel' then briefly replaces the version number display.
If the control panel firmware has been updated for Statesman control, Statesman mode
will be entered and the message, ‘Press CAL to Exit’ will be displayed and the CAL LED
will light.
Statesman mode is entered by default
To continue with control panel operation or configuration, press the CAL key once. A
second press of the CAL key will return to Statesman control.
The control panel will display the name of the card that first responds to the polling
request together with its location number.
The location number consists of the frame number plus the card position in the frame.

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Selecting the SW808
To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the device menu.
The top line of the display will show ‘Available Cards X’, where X is the number of cards
that have responded so far to the polling request.
Control panel showing available cards
Rotate the shaft encoder and the bottom row will display the successfully polled cards by
name and location or slot number.
In the example above, the card displayed is located in the first frame in slot number 2.
When the desired card is selected press the ENTER key to access that card’s home menu.
SW808 home menu
Note: In all current Crystal Vision frames the node address is coded into the back plane giving
a unique node address for each slot. The node address is typically one less than the
locations number. Refer to the frame manual for further information on using node
addresses.
Enabling active panel control
Card-edge switch lever 2 must be in the ON (DOWN) position to enable an active control
panel. If this lever is in the default local or UP position, card-edge control will be enabled.

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4.1 Navigating the display
The functions assigned to control panel keys are dependent on the card selected for
control, and the panel mode. The following list illustrates the functions when controlling
the SW808:
•DEVICE – enters device menu to select a card or cards to control / enter panel
setup when held down during power up / shows frame status when pressed from
Statesman mode
•CAL – enter or leave Statesman mode / enter panel diagnostics mode when held
down during power up
•Asterisk – enters board rename menu from the device menu
•F1 to F4 – soft keys, function assigned within each menu
•HOME – moves the display to the home menu
•ENTER – enters selected card home menu from device list
•Upward arrow – used to move up the menu structure / enter lock panel menu
from the device menu
•Rotary control – shaft encoder used to select options or change assigned data
values
Note: Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the panel setup,
lock panel and diagnostic menus.
4.2 Updating the display
The values displayed on an active front panel are only updated when an adjustment is
made and when changing menu level. If changes occur through the use of card edge
controls or through automatic response to GPI signals, the text displayed on the active
front panel will not be updated immediately. If necessary, use the upward arrow to leave
and then re-enter a menu to update the display.