evertz EMX3-FR User manual

High Density Modular Audio Router
USER MANUAL
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Version 1.8, February 2016
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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 (i.e.: servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
•Read these instructions.
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Don’t use this apparatus near water.
•Clean only with a dry cloth.
•Don’t block any ventilation openings.
•Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
•Don’t install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatuses (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Don’t defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the plug provided
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms, or when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as damage to the power-supply cord or plug, contact with
liquid (or any object small enough to enter the apparatus), exposure to rain or moisture, drop
damage, or upon experiencing any abnormal operation.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
WARNING:
DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT
WARNING:
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE
WARNING:
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE

WARNING
Never look directly into an optical fiber
. Irreversible eye damage can occur in a
matter of milliseconds.

INFORMATION FOR USERS IN EUROPE
This equipment with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:
•EN60065 Product Safety
•EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference Class A (Emission)
•EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to the European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
INFORMATION FOR USERS IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Class A Digital Device or Peripheral
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
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
with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.

EMR User's Guide
High Density Modular Audio Router (AES, Analog, MADI, TimeCode, Data)
Revision 1.8
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Release Aug 2010
1.0 First Release Sep 2010
1.1 Removed references to 3000PS-FM and 3000PS-QT-FM.
Updates made in sections 2.2 & 2.3. Nov 2010
1.2 Corrections made to Delay (+DLY) section Nov 2010
1.3 Added EMR-ADMX-16X16, EMR-IP16-MADI, EMR-OP16-MADI. Oct 2011
Added more information for LTC and data port routers. Updated VistaLINK®
Screens and descriptions.
1.3.1 Updated Electrical specification May 2013
1.4 Updates throughout Aug 2013
1.5 Added EMR-ADMX-16X16/A and EMR-ADMX-48X48 Dec 2013
1.6 Added Section 9: Appendix A – ADMX-16X16A and ADMX-48X48 Jan 2014
Redundancy Setup
1.7 Updated Images Jun 2015
1.8 Added EMR-IO8-MADI Feb 2016
Updated EMR- ADMX-16X16A and ADMX-48X48 Redundancy Setup
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. 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.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty is granted nor liability
assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order confirmation. Information contained in this manual is
periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz
reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or specifications.

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1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................1
1.1. FEATURES & BENEFITS.....................................................................................................2
1.2. SIGNAL TYPES....................................................................................................................2
2. COMPONENT OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................3
2.1. EMR FRAME ........................................................................................................................3
2.2. EMR I/O MODULES..............................................................................................................6
2.2.1. EMR-IP96 (48)-AESU (B) AES Audio Input Module...................................................6
2.2.1.1. Unbalanced AES Input Rear Panel..............................................................7
2.2.1.2. Balanced AES Input Rear Panel..................................................................9
2.2.1.3. Balanced AES Input D50 Connector – Pin Out..........................................10
2.2.1.4. Front Card Edge Controls and LEDs.........................................................11
2.2.1.5. Configuration and Monitoring Menu...........................................................12
2.2.2. EMR-OP96 (48)-AESU (B) AES Audio Output Module ............................................13
2.2.2.1. Unbalanced AES Output Rear Panel.........................................................13
2.2.2.2. Balanced AES Output Rear Panel.............................................................15
2.2.2.3. Balanced AES Output D50 Connector – Pin Out.......................................16
2.2.2.4. Front Card Edge Controls and LEDs.........................................................17
2.2.2.5. Configuration and Monitoring Menu...........................................................18
2.2.3. EMR-IP48-AA Analog Audio Input Module...............................................................23
2.2.3.1. Analog Audio D50 Connector – Pin Out ....................................................25
2.2.3.2. Front Card Edge Controls and LEDs.........................................................25
2.2.3.3. Configuration and Monitoring Menu...........................................................27
2.2.4. EMR-OP48-AA Analog Audio Output Module ..........................................................28
2.2.4.1. Analog Audio D50 Connector – Pin Out ....................................................30
2.2.4.2. Front Card Edge Controls and LEDs.........................................................31
2.2.4.3. Configuration and Monitoring Menu...........................................................32
2.2.5. EMR-ADMX-16X16/A, EMR-ADMX-48X48 and 3000ADMX-16X16
Crosspoint Modules.................................................................................................38
2.2.5.1. Front Card Edge Controls and LEDs.........................................................39
2.2.5.2. EMR-ADMX-48X48 and EMR-ADMX-16X16A User Commands:..............40
2.2.6. EMR-IP16-MADI and 3000MADI16-TDM4 MADI Input Modules..............................41
2.2.6.1. Front Card Edge Controls and LEDs.........................................................42
2.2.6.2. Configuration and Monitoring Menu...........................................................43
2.2.7. EMR-OP16-MADI and 3000TDM4-MADI16 MADI Output Modules .........................43
2.2.7.1. Front Card Edge Controls and LEDs.........................................................45
2.2.7.2. Configuration and Monitoring Menu...........................................................46
2.2.8. EMR-IP96 (48)-LTC Time Code Input Module .........................................................46
2.2.8.1. LTC Input D50 Connector – Pin Out..........................................................48
2.2.8.2. Front Card Edge Controls and LEDs.........................................................49
2.2.8.3. Configuration and Monitoring Menu...........................................................50
2.2.9. EMR-OP96 (48)-LTC TimeCode Output Module......................................................51
2.2.9.1. LTC Output D50 Connector – Pin Out.......................................................53
2.2.9.2. Front Card Edge Controls and LEDs.........................................................54

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2.2.9.3. Configuration and Monitoring Menu...........................................................55
2.2.10. EMR-PR48 Data Module .........................................................................................57
2.2.10.1.Data Port D50 Connector – Pin Out ..........................................................59
2.2.11. EMR-PR48-A Data Module......................................................................................65
2.2.11.1.Learn Modes.............................................................................................65
2.2.11.2.Special Modes...........................................................................................66
2.2.11.3.Configuration and Monitoring Menu...........................................................67
2.2.11.4.Status Signal.............................................................................................68
2.2.11.5.Data Port D50 Connector – Pin Out ..........................................................68
2.2.11.6.Multicard Systems.....................................................................................73
2.2.11.7.Front Card Edge Control and LEDs...........................................................78
2.2.12. EMR-IO8-MADI .......................................................................................................80
2.3. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MODULES...............................................................82
2.3.1. Installing the Module Rear Plate..............................................................................82
2.3.2. Opening and Closing the Front Panel......................................................................82
2.3.3. Installing a Module...................................................................................................83
2.3.4. Removing a Module.................................................................................................83
2.4. MOUNTING ........................................................................................................................83
2.5. COOLING...........................................................................................................................83
2.5.1. Fan Exhaust ............................................................................................................84
2.6. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................84
2.6.1. Changing the Fuses.................................................................................................84
2.6.2. Replacing the Power Supply....................................................................................85
2.7. POWER ..............................................................................................................................87
2.7.1. Connecting the Power .............................................................................................87
2.7.2. Turning the Power On and Off.................................................................................88
2.7.3. Power Supply Status Indicators...............................................................................88
2.8. FRAME STATUS FAULT CONDITIONS ............................................................................89
2.9. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER....................................................................90
2.9.1. Safety 90
2.9.2. Assembly.................................................................................................................90
2.9.3. Labeling 90
2.9.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers..............................................................................91
3. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................93
3.1. EMR SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................93
3.1.1. Configuration...........................................................................................................93
3.1.2. Audio Inputs - AES ..................................................................................................93
3.1.2.1. Balanced Version......................................................................................93
3.1.2.2. Unbalanced Version..................................................................................93
3.1.3. Audio Outputs - AES................................................................................................93
3.1.3.1. Balanced Version......................................................................................93
3.1.3.2. Unbalanced Version..................................................................................94
3.1.4. Analog Audio...........................................................................................................94

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3.1.5. Analog to Digital Conversion....................................................................................94
3.1.6. Digital to Analog Conversion....................................................................................94
3.1.7. Data Input Port ........................................................................................................95
3.1.8. Data Output Port......................................................................................................95
3.1.9. LTC Reader.............................................................................................................95
3.1.10. LTC Generator.........................................................................................................95
3.1.11. Switching Reference................................................................................................95
3.1.12. Control 95
3.1.13. Electrical95
3.1.14. Physical 96
3.2. 3000FC FRAME CONTROLLER MODULE........................................................................97
3.2.1. Specifications ..........................................................................................................97
3.2.1.1. Ethernet ....................................................................................................97
3.2.1.2. Serial Communications..............................................................................97
3.2.1.3. Electrical ...................................................................................................97
3.3. EMX-FC FRAME CONTROLLER MODULE.......................................................................98
3.3.1. Specifications ..........................................................................................................98
3.3.1.1. Ethernet ....................................................................................................98
3.3.1.2. Serial Communications..............................................................................98
3.3.1.3. Electrical ...................................................................................................98
4. SYSTEM OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................99
4.1. INTEGRATED AUDIO ROUTING .......................................................................................99
4.1.1. Audio Components Connected................................................................................99
4.1.2. Connecting to EQX for Embedded Audio Embedding/De-embedding....................101
4.1.3. Referencing the Audio Routing System .................................................................103
4.1.4. Cable Length Limitations .......................................................................................103
4.1.5. Optional Audio Features........................................................................................105
4.1.5.1. Sample Rate Conversion (+SRC)............................................................105
4.1.5.2. Signal Processing (+DSP).......................................................................105
4.1.5.3. Delay (+DLY)...........................................................................................105
4.1.5.4. Advanced Monitoring (+AM)....................................................................106
4.2. TIME CODE ROUTING.....................................................................................................107
4.2.1. Configuring the LTC Router...................................................................................108
4.2.2. Referencing the LTC Router..................................................................................109
4.3. DATA PORT ROUTING....................................................................................................109
4.3.1. Configuring the Data Port Router...........................................................................110
4.3.2. Referencing...........................................................................................................110
5. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?............................................................................................................111
5.1. EMR AUDIO VISTALINK®PARAMETERS.......................................................................112
5.1.1. General VistaLINK®Parameters for EMR Audio ....................................................112
5.1.1.1. General VistaLINK®Control Parameters .................................................113
5.1.1.2. General VistaLINK®Monitor Parameters.................................................113
5.1.1.3. General VistaLINK®Audio Traps.............................................................114
5.1.2. Audio Channel Control VistaLINK®Parameters for Audio EMR .............................114

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5.1.2.1. Audio Channel Control VistaLINK®Control Parameters ..........................115
5.1.2.2. Audio Channel Control VistaLINK®Monitor Parameters..........................116
5.1.3. Audio Channel Processing VistaLINK®Parameters for Audio EMR.......................116
5.1.3.1. Audio Channel Processing VistaLINK®Control Parameters ....................118
5.1.4. Audio Pair Control VistaLINK®Parameters for Audio EMR....................................118
5.1.4.1. Audio Pair Control VistaLINK®Control Parameters.................................119
5.1.5. Audio Channel Fault Definitions VistaLINK®Parameters for Audio EMR ...............119
5.1.5.1. Audio Channel Fault Definitions VistaLINK®Control Parameters ............120
5.1.5.2. Audio Channel Fault Definitions VistaLINK®Traps..................................120
5.1.6. Audio Pair Fault Definitions VistaLINK®Parameters for Audio EMR......................120
5.1.6.1. Audio Pair Fault Definitions VistaLINK®Control Parameters ...................121
5.1.6.2. Audio Pair Fault Definitions VistaLINK®Traps.........................................122
5.1.6.3. Audio Bar Graphs in VistaLINK®..............................................................122
5.2. EMR DATA PORT VISTALINK®PARAMETERS .............................................................123
5.2.1. Port Configuration VistaLINK®Parameters for EMR Data Port ..............................123
5.2.1.1. Port Configuration VistaLINK®Control Parameters .................................123
5.2.1.2. Port Configuration VistaLINK®Monitor Parameters.................................123
6. EMR CONFIGURATION WITH MAGNUM.................................................................................125
6.1. EMR INTEGRATED AUDIO ROUTING ............................................................................125
6.1.1. Configuration Using Magnum ................................................................................125
6.1.2. Adding EMR Audio Modules to Magnum ...............................................................125
6.1.3. Adding EQX Embedding and De-Embedding Modules to Magnum........................127
6.1.4. Interfacing All EMR Audio Modules........................................................................128
6.2. TIME CODE ROUTING.....................................................................................................129
6.3. DATA PORT ROUTING....................................................................................................130
7. MODULE UPGRADES..............................................................................................................131
7.1. NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS (FTP UPGRADE PROCESS)....................................131
7.2. UPGRADING THE APPLICATION CODE........................................................................131
7.2.1. FTP Upgrade Method............................................................................................131
7.2.2. Serial Upload Method............................................................................................132
7.2.3. Upgrading 3000FC and EMX-FC Application Code ...............................................134
7.2.3.1. FTP Upgrade Method..............................................................................134
7.2.3.2. Serial Upgrade Method ...........................................................................135
8. TROUBLESHOOTING THE EMR..............................................................................................137
8.1. TDM CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................................137
8.1.1. Verifying TDM Connections to the EMR-ADMX .....................................................137
8.1.2. Verifying TDM Connections to the EMR Output Modules.......................................137
8.1.3. Verifying TDM Connections to the EQX Embedder and EMR-OP16-
MADI Modules.......................................................................................................137
8.2. REFERENCES..................................................................................................................138
8.2.1. Verifying Reference to the EMR Modules ..............................................................138