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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................2
2.1. CONNECTING GPI/GPO, RS-232/422 INTERFACES.................................................................. 3
2.2. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS &OUTPUTS................................................................................ 6
2.3. CONFIGURING THE MODULE OVER AN RS-232 SERIAL CONNECTION................................ 7
2.3.1. Network Configuration Menu............................................................................................ 9
2.3.2. SNMP Configuration Menu............................................................................................. 10
2.3.3. Auxiliary Serial Port Configuration Menu........................................................................ 11
3. SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................12
3.1. GENERAL PURPOSE INTERFACE INPUTS.............................................................................. 12
3.2. GENERAL PURPOSE INTERFACE OUTPUTS.......................................................................... 12
3.3. DATA INPUT SERIAL PORT....................................................................................................... 12
3.4. ELECTRICAL.............................................................................................................................. 12
3.5. PHYSICAL................................................................................................................................... 12
4. STATUS INDICATORS...........................................................................................................13
5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS......................................................................................................14
6. LOCATION OF LEDS AND JUMPERS..................................................................................15
6.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS........................................................................................... 15
6.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES................................................. 15
6.2.1. Upgrading the Firmware Using FTP............................................................................... 16
6.2.1.1. Determine the IP Address of the Module........................................................... 16
6.2.1.2. Establishing a Valid Network Connection.......................................................... 16
6.2.1.3. FTP Upgrade..................................................................................................... 17
6.2.1.4. Completing the FTP Upgrade............................................................................ 19
6.2.2. Upgrading the Firmware Over an RS-232 Serial Connection......................................... 19
6.3. CONTROLLING GPI PULLUP VOLTAGE .................................................................................. 19
7. VISTALINK
®
REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ................................................................20
7.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK
®
?.................................................................................................................. 20
7.2. VISTALINK
®
MONITORED PARAMETERS................................................................................. 20
7.3. VISTALINK
®
CONTROLLED PARAMETERS.............................................................................. 20
7.4. VISTALINK
®
TRAPS..................................................................................................................... 21

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7700TPI Block Diagram.........................................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 7700TPI Rear I/O Module and Pinout Assignments..............................................................................3
Figure 2-2: Typical GPI Circuitry ..............................................................................................................................7
Figure 2-3: Typical GPO Circuitry ............................................................................................................................7
Figure 2-4: 7700TPI Main Menu...............................................................................................................................8
Figure 2-5: 7700TPI Network Configuration Menu...................................................................................................9
Figure 2-6: 7700TPI SNMP Configuration Menu ...................................................................................................10
Figure 2-7: 7700TPI Auxiliary Serial Port Configuration Menu ..............................................................................11
Figure 4-1: LED Status Indicators and Card Edge Controls ..................................................................................13
Figure 5-1: Card Edge Controls .............................................................................................................................14
Figure 6-1: LED and Jumper Locations..................................................................................................................15
Figure 6-2: Opening a DOS Command Window....................................................................................................16
Figure 6-3: Pinging a 7700TPI Module...................................................................................................................17
Figure 6-4: FTP Upgrading a 7700TPI Module......................................................................................................18
Tables
Table 2-1: Upper Left 2x6 Terminal Block Connector Pin Assignments..................................................................4
Table 2-2: Lower Left 2x17 Terminal Block Connector Pin Assignments................................................................5
Table 2-3: Lower Right 2x17 Terminal Block Connector Pin Assignments .............................................................6
Table 2-4: 7700TPI Configuration COM Settings.....................................................................................................8
Table 7-1: VistaLINK
®
Monitored Parameters........................................................................................................20
Table 7-2: VistaLINK
®
Controlled Parameters .......................................................................................................20
Table 7-3: VistaLINK
®
Traps ..................................................................................................................................21

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary version Aug 06
0.2 Updated VistaLINK
®
section. General cleanup. Dec 08
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
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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
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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
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7700TPI VistaLINK
®
module links third-party equipment and Evertz VistaLINK
®
Network Management
System (NMS). Third-party equipment with fault alarming capabilities via General Purpose Interface
outputs (GPO), serial RS-232/422/485 connection, or Ethernet can communicate fault alarm conditions to
the VistaLINK
®
application software through the 7700TPI to SNMP translator thereby extending fault
monitoring capabilities across the broadcast network.
The 7700TPI comes equipped with 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports and 1 10/100 Mb Ethernet port. These
ports can also be utilized to communicate and provide remote control to third-party equipment.
The 7700TPI module is also equipped with 8 General Purpose Interface outputs (GPO) and can be utilized
to relay a state level from the VistaLINK
®
system to connected gear. Configuration changes or additional
fault alarming are also possible through this interface.
The 7700TPI module fits conveniently into Evertz’s universally installed 7700FR-C frame and provides a
cost-effective and space-efficient third-party interface (TPI) solution.
VistaLINK
®
offers remote monitoring, control and configuration capabilities via Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) giving the flexibility to manage operations, including signal monitoring and
module configuration from SNMP capable control systems (Manager or NMS).
Features:
•20 opto-isolated General Purpose Interface inputs (GPI)
•Enabled GPI alerts translated and reported to Network Management System (NMS) user interface via
SNMP
•Selectable +5V or +12V supply for driving GPI over longer cable runs
•8 relay closure General Purpose Interface outputs (GPO)
•4 serial ports RS-232/422 selectable
•GPI/GPO/Serial connections easily accessed through pin-headers (Phoenix Terminal Blocks) on rear
plate
•Modular, conveniently fits into 7700FR-C 3RU frame
•Module status LED and simple GPI input diagnostics
•Frame status trigger
•VistaLINK
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Serial Port #1
(RS-232/422)
Serial Port #2
(RS-232/422)
Serial Port #3
(RS-232/422)
Serial Port #4
(RS-232/422)
20 GPIs
Serial I/O
GPI/O
CPU
Ethernet
Alphanumeric Card Edge
Status Display
Card Edge
Control
GPI Status
8 GPOs
VistaLINK®
Interface
Figure 1-1: 7700TPI Block Diagram
2. INSTALLATION
The 7700TPI comes with a companion rear plate that occupies 2 slots in the frame. For information on
inserting the module into the frame see the 7700FR chapter section 3.

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GPI 01
GPI 03
GPI 05
GPI 07
GPI 09
GND
GPI 02
GPI 04
GPI 06
GPI 08
GPI 10
GND
12
34
56
78
910
11 12
GPI 11
GPI 13
GPI 15
GPI 17
GPI 19
GPI 12
GPI 14
GPI 16
GPI 18
GPI 20
GND GND
GNDGPO:COM
GPO1:NC
GPO1:NO
GPO2:NC
GPO2:NO
GPO3:NC
GPO3:NO
GPO4:NC
GPO4:NO
GPO5:NC
GPO5:NO
GPO6:NC
GPO6:NO
GPO7:NC
GPO7:NO
GPO8:NC
GPO8:NO
GND GND
GND GND
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 32
12
34
56
78
910
11 12
33 34
GENERAL PURPOSE IN / OUT
TX A
GND
RX A
GND
GND GND
GND GND
GND GND
GND GND
TX D RX D
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 32
12
34
56
78
910
11 12
33 34
RS-232/422 DATA
TX+ A RX+ A
TX B RX B
TX+ B RX+ B
TX C RX C
TX+ C RX+ C
---
---
---
---
--- ---
--- ---
--- ---
Figure 2-1: 7700TPI Rear I/O Module and Pinout Assignments
2.1. CONNECTING GPI/GPO, RS-232/422 INTERFACES
Three Terminal Block connectors are used to interconnect GPI, GPO, and serial communication lines to
the 7700TPI module. The pins are identified in Figure 2-1 and defined in Table 2-1, Table 2-2 and Table
2-3. The input cables can be secured into the removable portion of the terminal strips using a small
screwdriver. The removable part of the terminal strip is then inserted into the rear panel and can be
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Pin Number Pin Name Pin Description
1 GPI 1 General Purpose Input 1
2 GPI 2 General Purpose Input 2
3 GPI 3 General Purpose Input 3
4 GPI 4 General Purpose Input 4
5 GPI 5 General Purpose Input 5
6 GPI 6 General Purpose Input 6
7 GPI 7 General Purpose Input 7
8 GPI 8 General Purpose Input 8
9 GPI 9 General Purpose Input 9
10 GPI 10 General Purpose Input 10
11 GPI 11 General Purpose Input 11
12 GPI 12 General Purpose Input 12
Table 2-1: Upper Left 2x6 Terminal Block
Connector Pin Assignments

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Pin Number Pin Name Pin Description
1 GPI 11 General Purpose Input 11
2 GPI 12 General Purpose Input 12
3 GPI 13 General Purpose Input 13
4 GPI 14 General Purpose Input 14
5 GPI 15 General Purpose Input 15
6 GPI 16 General Purpose Input 16
7 GPI 17 General Purpose Input 17
8 GPI 18 General Purpose Input 18
9 GPI 19 General Purpose Input 19
10 GPI 20 General Purpose Input 20
11 GND Ground
12 GND Ground
13 GPO:COM General Purpose Output Common
14 GND Ground
15 GPO1:NC General Purpose Output 1 – Normally Closed
16 GPO2:NC General Purpose Output 2 – Normally Closed
17 GPO1:NO General Purpose Output 1 – Normally Open
18 GPO2:NO General Purpose Output 2 – Normally Open
19 GPO3:NC General Purpose Output 3 – Normally Closed
20 GPO4:NC General Purpose Output 4 – Normally Closed
21 GPO3:NO General Purpose Output 3 – Normally Open
22 GPO4:NO General Purpose Output 4 – Normally Open
23 GND Ground
24 GND Ground
25 GPO5:NC General Purpose Output 5 – Normally Closed
26 GPO6:NC General Purpose Output 6 – Normally Closed
27 GPO5:NO General Purpose Output 5 – Normally Open
28 GPO6:NO General Purpose Output 6 – Normally Open
29 GPO7:NC General Purpose Output 7 – Normally Closed
30 GPO8:NC General Purpose Output 8 – Normally Closed
31 GPO7:NO General Purpose Output 7 – Normally Open
32 GPO8:NO General Purpose Output 8 – Normally Open
33 GND Ground
34 GND Ground
Table 2-2: Lower Left 2x17 Terminal Block
Connector Pin Assignments

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Pin Number Pin Name Pin Description
1 TX A Serial Port A Transmit
2 RX A Serial Port A Receive
3 TX+ A Serial Port A Transmit (RS-422)
4 RX+ A Serial Port A Receive (RS-422)
5 GND Ground
6 GND Ground
7 TX B Serial Port B Transmit
8 RX B Serial Port B Receive
9 TX+ B Serial Port B Transmit (RS-422)
10 RX+ B Serial Port B Receive (RS-422)
11 GND Ground
12 GND Ground
13 TX C Serial Port C Transmit
14 RX C Serial Port C Receive
15 TX+ C Serial Port C Transmit (RS-422)
16 RX+ C Serial Port C Receive (RS-422)
17 --- No Connect
18 --- No Connect
19 --- No Connect
20 --- No Connect
21 GND Ground
22 GND Ground
23 TX D Serial Port D Transmit
24 RX D Serial Port D Receive
25 GND Ground
26 GND Ground
27 --- No Connect
28 --- No Connect
29 --- No Connect
30 --- No Connect
31 GND Ground
32 GND Ground
33 --- No Connect
34 --- No Connect
Table 2-3: Lower Right 2x17 Terminal Block
Connector Pin Assignments
2.2. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS & OUTPUTS
The GPI inputs are active low with internal pull-ups. If an input is left floating (not connected) it will not be
activated. Lowering the GPI input to a voltage below 0.8 volts will activate the input. GPIs can be
activated by simply connecting the GPI input pins to ground using a button, switch, relay, or an open
collector transistor. The inputs are internally pulled up to either +5 or +12 volts DC set by jumper J10
(please refer to Figure 6-1).

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to
internal
circuit
GPI 1
GPI x
20mA
+5V
10
to
internal
circuit
20mA
10
+12V GPI PULLUP
SELECT
Figure 2-2: Typical GPI Circuitry
The GPO outputs are normally closed and normally open dry relay contacts and share a common
connection which can be tied to the module ground or to another reference voltage.
GPO1 NC
GPO Common
from
internal
circuit
GPO1 NO
GPOx NC
from
internal
circuit
GPOx NO
Figure 2-3: Typical GPO Circuitry
2.3. CONFIGURING THE MODULE OVER AN RS-232 SERIAL CONNECTION
Through the card-edge’s serial port, and using the serial 7700 upgrade cable connected to a PC’s serial
port running HyperTerminal (or equivalent), the 7700tpi module’s IP address, subnet, and SNMP TRAP
destination address are identified. The 7700 upgrade cable supplied with the 7700FR-C frame is a multi-
colored ribbon cable with a six pin header socket on one end and a female 9 pin D connector on the other
end, (Evertz part number
WA-S76) is normally in the vinyl pouch at the front of the manual binder.
Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:

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Baud
115200
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 2
Flow Control None
Table 2-4: 7700TPI Configuration COM Settings
Press the <Enter> key to see the main Menu. In the Main Menu, the following options are present for
module configuration. Once changes completed and saved, the 7700tpi module should be power-cycled
for the changes to take effect.
Figure 2-4: 7700TPI Main Menu

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2.3.1. Network Configuration Menu
This menu option is used to configure the network IP settings of the module. Refer to Figure 2-5
Figure 2-5: 7700TPI Network Configuration Menu

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2.3.2. SNMP Configuration Menu
This menu option is used to configure the SNMP settings of the module. A maximum of 5 SNMP trap
destinations can be configured. Refer to Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6: 7700TPI SNMP Configuration Menu

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2.3.3. Auxiliary Serial Port Configuration Menu
This menu option is used to configure the serial port settings of the module. Refer to Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7: 7700TPI Auxiliary Serial Port Configuration Menu

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. GENERAL PURPOSE INTERFACE INPUTS
Number of Inputs 20
Type Opto-isolated, active low with jumper selectable +5V or +12V supplied voltage
Connector Terminal Block
Signal Level Jumper selectable +5V or +12V
3.2. GENERAL PURPOSE INTERFACE OUTPUTS
Number of Outputs 8
Type “Dry Contact” relay closure
Connector 2 pins per output on Terminal Block
Signal Level Normally Closed and Normally Open
3.3. DATA INPUT SERIAL PORT
Number of Ports 4 RS-232 or 3 RS-422
Connector Terminal Block
Baud Rate User selectable, up to 115200 bps
3.4. ELECTRICAL
Voltage +12VDC
Power < 6W
Safety: ETL Listed, complies with EU safety directives
EMI/RFI Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A EU EMC Directive
3.5. PHYSICAL
7700 frame mounting:
Number of slots: 2
7701 frame mounting:
Number of slots: 1
Stand Alone Enclosure:
Dimensions: 14” L x 4.5” W x 1.9” H
(355 mm L x 114 mm W x 48 mm H)
Weight: approx. 1.5 lbs. (0.7 Kg)

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4. STATUS INDICATORS
The 7700TPI modules have a number of LED Status indicators on the card edge of the board to show
operational status of the card at a glance. Refer to Figure 4-1.
LOCAL
FAULT
MODULE
OK Dot Matrix
Display
7700TPI
GPI StatusGPI Status Ethernet
Figure 4-1: LED Status Indicators and Card Edge Controls
Two large LEDs on the front of the board indicate the general health of the module.
LOCAL FAULT: This red LED indicates poor module health and will be ON during the absence of a
valid input signal or if a local input power fault exists (i.e.: a blown fuse). The LOCAL
FAULT indication can also be reported to the frame through the FRAME STATUS
jumper.
MODULE OK: This green LED indicates good module health. It will be ON when a valid input
signal is present on both inputs, and the board power is good.
DOT MATRIX: This display will provide high level system information, such as product ID, firmware
version and IP address. This information will be scrolling across the display.
GPI STATUS: These green LEDs indicate when a GPI has been asserted. There are 20 LEDs,
each mapping to a unique GPI.
ETHERNET: These 2 green LEDs indicate when Ethernet activity is detected.

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5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS
The 7700TPI modules are equipped with a toggle switch. This control can be found towards the top of the
module when inserted within a 7700FR-C frame. Refer to Figure 5-1.
toggle
switch
7700TPI
Figure 5-1: Card Edge Controls
TOGGLE SWITCH: This control is used to factory reset the module during the boot sequence.

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6. LOCATION OF LEDS AND JUMPERS
MODULE STATUS
SFF POWER
+12V
GND
FRAME STATUS
ON
OFF
UPGRADE
J2
RUN
UPGRD
GPI STATUS
J4 J5
J1
(A)7700PTX
+5V +12V
J10
GPI Supply Voltage
DOT MATRIX
DISPLAY
Figure 6-1: LED and Jumper Locations
6.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS
FRAME STATUS: The FRAME STATUS jumper located at the front of the module determines whether
local faults (as shown by the Local Fault indicator) will be connected to the 7700FR-
C frame's global status bus.
To monitor faults on this module with the frame status indicators (on the PS FRAME
STATUS LED's and on the Frame's Fault Tally output) install this jumper in the On
position. (Default)
When this jumper is installed in the Off position, local faults on this module will not
be monitored.
6.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES
The 7700TPI module contains firmware that is contained in a FLASH EPROM device. From time to time
firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the unit.
There are two methods of updating the firmware in the 7700TPI: File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Serial
Upload. To minimize upgrade wait time, the FTP method is the preferred method of updating the
firmware.
Prior to initiating the upgrade process:
•Confirm the version of code currently installed on the unit by using the front panel display.
•Download the new application code from the Evertz FTP site (www.evertz.com) Unzip the file into
a temporary working folder on your PC.

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You will need the following equipment in order to update the Firmware:
•PC with available communications port and Ethernet network port.
•“Straight-thru” serial extension cable (DB9 female to DB9 male) or (DB25 female to DB9 male).
•Special upgrade cable supplied with the 7700FR-C frame. This multi-colored ribbon cable with a
six pin header socket on one end and a female 9 pin D connector on the other end, (Evertz part
number
WA-S76) is normally in the vinyl pouch at the front of the manual binder.
•Appropriate Ethernet cable as outlined in section 6.2.1.2
•Terminal program such as HyperTerminal
•New firmware supplied by Evertz.
6.2.1. Upgrading the Firmware Using FTP
6.2.1.1. Determine the IP Address of the Module
Before any FTP (file transfer protocol) upgrades can be initiated, the user must determine the IP address
of the module. The IP address can be found scrolling across the card edge dot matrix display, or
alternatively refer to section 2.3.1 to recall the IP address.
6.2.1.2. Establishing a Valid Network Connection
Before upgrading the unit, a valid network connection must be determined.
1. Connect a PC/Laptop to the same network the 7700TPI module resides. If connecting directly to the
module then a crossover network cable must be used.
2. Open a DOS window. This can be accomplished by using the run command under the start button,
type “cmd”; see figure below for an example:
Figure 6-2: Opening a DOS Command Window
3. “Ping” the IP address of the module being upgraded to confirm that you have a valid network
connection. In the command prompt window type:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx <Enter> (IP address of
the module)