evertz 7700 Series User manual

7700 MultiFrame Manual
7700SRV-XRF System Controller
Revision 1.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. SYSTEM DIAGRAM................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. FRAME ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. BACKPANEL CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................. 3
2.2.1. Serial Control Port Connections............................................................................................ 3
2.2.2. Ethernet Connections............................................................................................................4
3. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAY.............................................................................................. 5
3.1. CARD EDGE............................................................................................................................... 5
4. CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................... 7
4.1. CONFIGURATION VIA CARD EDGE SERIAL CONNECTION................................................. 7
4.1.1. Network Configuration...........................................................................................................8
4.1.2. Serial Control Port Settings................................................................................................... 9
4.1.3. SNMP Settings...................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.4. Other Settings ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.5. Upgrading Firmware via Serial Connection......................................................................... 10
4.2. MATRIX CONFIGURATION USING SNMP ............................................................................. 10
4.2.1. Example 128x128 Configuration ......................................................................................... 11
5. X-NCP2 PANEL OPERATION ..........................................................................................................13
5.1. X-NCP2 CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................... 13
5.1.1. Example 1: Pushbutton Control to Switch Input 2 to Output 5 ........................................... 14
5.1.2. Example 2: Rotary Knob Control to Switch Input 2 to Output 5 ......................................... 14
5.1.3. Example 3: Setting the Gain to +6dB in Manual Model on All Inputs................................. 15
5.1.4. Example 4: Executing a Salvo Command.......................................................................... 15

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Figures
Figure 1-1: Connection Diagram for System Controller with XRF6 Routers for a 128x128 System ................... 1
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel of 7700SRV-XRF ............................................................................................................. 3
Figure 3-1: 7700SRV-XRF card edge................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4-1: Upgrade Cable and PCB Connector for Serial Connection. ..............................................................7
Figure 4-2: Connection Diagram for 128x128 Matrix Using Four XRF6-64x64 Routers .................................... 11
Tables
Table 2-1: SCP RS232 Pinout .............................................................................................................................. 3
Table 2-2: SCP RS422 Pinout .............................................................................................................................. 4
Table 4-1: Chassis Orientation Table.................................................................................................................. 12

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.0 Preliminary Release Jul 06
1.1 Updates/corrections Aug 06
1.2 General format cleanup Sept 09
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1. OVERVIEW
1.1. INTRODUCTION
The 7700SRV-XRF is the system controller (SC) for multi frame L band matrices comprised of Evertz
Microsystems L band routers. A maximum matrix size of 512x512 is achievable with the XRF6 router.
The 7700SRV-XRF hardware consists of a maximum of two SC cards housed in a 1RU 7701 multiframe
with optional dual power supply. One card is designated the primary SC card and the other the
secondary SC card. The secondary is optional and provides redundancy. At any given time, one SC
card is deemed active. Only the active SC card initializes the individual XRF6 routers. If present, the
other SC card is deemed standby. Both SC cards monitor their communication paths to the XRF6
routers. By default, when the system controller is powered on, the primary SC card becomes active and
the secondary SC card becomes standby. Switchover between the active and standby system controller
cards is automatic and the conditions causing switchover are discussed in section 1.2.
1.2. SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Figure 1-1 illustrates the connection configuration for an XRF system controller.
VLPro / SNMP
Management
Software
Primary
System
Controller
Secondary
System
Controller
Primary Primary Primary Primary
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
X-NCP2
#1
X-NCP2
#8
ETHERNET
FC FC
7700SRV-XRF
Chassis
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STATU S
PSU
STATUS
ON OFF
POWER SUPPL Y
XRF6-F C
XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-I16LB XRF6-I16LB XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-FC
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STATUS
PSU
STAT US
ON OFF
POWERSUPPLY
Power
Supply A
Power
SupplyB
Frame
Controller B
Frame
Controller A
SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 S LOT 4 SLOT 5 SLOT 6 SLOT 7 SLOT 8
INPUTS
1- 16 INPUTS 17 -32 INPUTS 33-48 INPUTS 49-64
OUTPUTS
17-32
OUTP UTS
1-16 OUTPUTS 33-48 OUTPUTS 49-64
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STAT US
PSU
STATUS
ON OFF
POWER SUPPLY
XRF6-F C
XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-I16LB XRF6-I16LB XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-FC
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STATUS
PSU
STATUS
ON OFF
POWERSUPPLY
Power
SupplyA
Power
SupplyB
Frame
Controller B
Frame
Controller A
SLOT 1 SLO T 2 SLOT 3 SLOT 4 SLOT 5 SLOT 6 S LOT 7 SLOT 8
INPUTS
1-16 INPUTS 17- 32 INPUTS 33-48 INPUTS 49-64
OUTPUTS
17- 32
OUTPUTS
1-16 OUTPUTS 33-48 OUTPUTS 49-64
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STATU S
PSU
STATUS
ON OFF
POWER SUPPL Y
XRF6-F C
XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-I16LB XRF6-I16LB XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-FC
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STATUS
PSU
STAT US
ON OFF
POWERSUPPLY
Power
Supply A
Power
SupplyB
Frame
Controller B
Frame
Controller A
SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 S LOT 4 SLOT 5 SLOT 6 SLOT 7 SLOT 8
INPUTS
1- 16 INPUTS 17 -32 INPUTS 33-48 INPUTS 49-64
OUTPUTS
17-32
OUTP UTS
1-16 OUTPUTS 33-48 OUTPUTS 49-64
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STAT US
PSU
STATUS
ON OFF
POWE R SU P PLY
XRF6-FC
XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-I16LB XRF6-I16LB XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-FC
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STATUS
PSU
STATUS
ON OFF
POWER SUPPL Y
Power
Supply A
Power
SupplyB
Fram e
Controller B
Frame
Controller A
SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 SLOT 4 SLOT 5 SLOT 6 SLOT 7 SLOT 8
INPUTS
1-16 INPUTS 17-32 INPUTS 33- 48 INPUTS 49-64
OUTPUTS
17-32
OUTPUTS
1-16 OUTPUTS 33-48 OUTPUTS 49-64
Figure 1-1: Connection Diagram for System Controller with
XRF6 Routers for a 128x128 System
Four XRF6 routers are illustrated for a 128x128 configuration (RF splitters and combiners not shown).
Each XRF6 router has two frame controller (FC) cards that are designated as either primary or
secondary via the chassis orientation table of the SC.
It is strongly recommended that all equipment involved with the router system be located on its own IP
network.

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The SC uses SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to communicate with the FCs of each
router. The primary SC card communicates with the primary FCs and the secondary SC card
communicates with the secondary FCs.
Control of the router system can be accomplished by using any combination of SNMP manager software
(such as VL-Pro), X-NCP2 panels, or Evertz Router Control (ERC) protocol over the SC’s Serial Control
Port (SCP). The control system(s) must interface with the active SC card.
Automatic switchover from the active SC to standby occurs under the following situations:
•The active SC fails to communicate with one of its router FC cards.
•The active SC is removed from its chassis.
•The active SC fails to provide a watchdog handshake response to the standby SC.
Manual changeover can be forced using:
•SNMP (VL-Pro)
•A serial console connected to the upgrade port of one of the SC cards.
For any switchover to take place:
•The standby SC must be present within the chassis.
•The standby SC must provide a watchdog handshake response to the active SC.
•The standby SC must be able to communicate with all of its router FC cards.
Up to 8 X-NCP2 network control panels can be connected to the active SC card. If switchover occurs
between the SC cards, the operator must have the X-NCP2 panel initiate a communications session with
the new active SC card.

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7700SRV-XRF comes with a 1RU 7701 Evertz Microsystems Multiframe with rear panel. There are
three slots available on this chassis. The second and third slots from the left (facing the front of the
frame) are used for the 7700SRV-XRF cards.
2.1. FRAME
The 7701 Evertz Microsystems multiframe has a door at the front which can be opened by loosening the
two screws at the far sides of the door.
2.2. BACKPANEL CONNECTIONS
The rear panel of the 7700SRV-XRF is illustrated in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel of 7700SRV-XRF
There are serial and ethernet connections for both the primary and secondary cards. The pinout for the
12 pin strip connector is illustrated on the back panel. There are two ports available on each connector
and are labelled (1) and (2).
2.2.1. Serial Control Port Connections
Table 2-1 illustrates the pinout for the serial control port (SCP) when operating in RS232 mode.
Pin Number Signal
1 TX (1)
3 RX (1)
5 GND
7 TX (2)
9 RX (2)
11 GND
Table 2-1: SCP RS232 Pinout

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Table 2-2 illustrates the pinout for the SCP when operating in RS422 mode.
Pin Number Signal
1 TX- (1)
2 TX+ (1)
3 RX- (1)
4 RX+ (1)
5 GND
6 GND
7 TX- (2)
8 TX+ (2)
9 RX- (2)
10 RX+ (2)
11 GND
12 GND
Table 2-2: SCP RS422 Pinout
2.2.2. Ethernet Connections
There are two ethernet connections on the rear panel of the 7700SRV-XRF. One connection is for the
primary SC card and the other for the secondary SC card. Use a ‘straight-thru’ network cable to connect
this device to an Ethernet switch.
It is strongly recommended that all equipment involved with the router system be located on its own IP
network.

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3. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAY
The 7700SRV-XRF includes a number of status LEDs, a toggle switch and 4 character dot matrix display
for monitoring and diagnostics. The large green and red LEDs next to the toggle switch are used to
indicate the overall health of the card. The three small LEDs on the card edge illustrated in Figure 3-1
indicate the current operating mode of the card and information on the peer card in the frame.
3.1. CARD EDGE
Red Gr
Toggle
X R F S
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3
Figure 3-1: 7700SRV-XRF card edge
LED Off On
1 SC is in secondary slot. SC is in primary slot.
2 SC does not detect its
peer physically within the
chassis.
SC detects its peer
physically within the
chassis.
3 SC is active. SC is standby.

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Status LED: The large green and red LEDs at the top of the board indicate the card status. Only
one of these LEDs will be on at any time after power up. The Red LED ON indicates
an error has occurred and has been logged in the event log. Reading the event log
returns the status LED to green. The green LED ON indicates the system controller is
operating normally.
Toggle Switch: The toggle switch is used to display either the active / standby status of the SC card or
the IP address of the SC card. Moving the switch to the left will display ACTIVE or
STANDBY on the dot matrix display to indicate the current operating status of the card.
Moving the switch to the right will display the IP address of the card on the dot matrix
display.