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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. CARD EDGE CONTROLS..............................................................................................................4
2.1. DETERMINING CURRENT IP ADDRESS SETTINGS.......................................................... 4
2.2. RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS.................................................................................... 4
2.3. CARD EDGE LEDS ............................................................................................................... 4
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 5
3.1. DATA INPUT SERIAL PORT................................................................................................. 5
3.2. ELECTRICAL......................................................................................................................... 5
3.3. PHYSICAL ............................................................................................................................. 5
4. CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................................... 6
4.1. CONFIGURATION STEPS .................................................................................................... 6
4.1.1. Master Mode...............................................................................................................6
4.1.2. Slave Mode.................................................................................................................6
4.2. DEBUG/MONITOR PORT CONNECTION............................................................................. 7
4.3. MAIN MENU........................................................................................................................... 9
4.4. NETWORK CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................. 9
4.5. SERIAL PORT SETUP ........................................................................................................ 10
4.5.1. Parameters ...............................................................................................................10
4.5.2. Back Plate.................................................................................................................10
4.5.3. RS-232 Wiring........................................................................................................... 11
4.5.4. RS-422 Wiring........................................................................................................... 13
4.5.5. GPO Common Pin Wiring......................................................................................... 14
4.5.6. GPO to GPI Wiring.................................................................................................... 14
4.6. SNMP SETUP......................................................................................................................15
4.7. 10XL PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 15
4.7.1. Master Mode.............................................................................................................15
4.7.2. Slave Mode...............................................................................................................15
4.7.3. Number of Router Inputs........................................................................................... 16
4.7.4. Number of Router Outputs........................................................................................ 16
4.7.5. Input & Output Descriptions......................................................................................16
4.7.6. Serial Address...........................................................................................................17
4.7.7. Power On Reset Router Initialization........................................................................17
4.7.8. Save & Exit ...............................................................................................................17
4.8. UNDER MONITOR DISPLAY SETUP ................................................................................. 18
5. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS......................................................................................................... 19

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5.1. VLPRO NOTES....................................................................................................................19
5.2. CHECKING ROUTER COMMUNICATION..........................................................................19
5.3. CHECKING UMD PEER COMMUNICATION......................................................................20
5.4. ROUTER POLLING .............................................................................................................20
6. PERFORMING A FIRMWARE UPGRADE...................................................................................22
6.1. FTP PROCEDURE............................................................................................................... 22
6.2. SERIAL PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................22
7. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ......................................................................24
7.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?.......................................................................................................24
Figures
Figure 1-1: Typical 7700PTX-10XL Master Mode Setup..................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Typical 7700PTX-10XL Slave Mode Setup....................................................................................3
Figure 2-1: PTX Card Edge..............................................................................................................................4
Figure 4-1: COM1 Properties Window..............................................................................................................8
Figure 4-2: 7700PTX Back Plate....................................................................................................................11
Figure 4-3: RS-232 Pins.................................................................................................................................12
Figure 4-4: RS-422 Pins.................................................................................................................................13
Figure 4-5: GPO Comm For Slave Mode.......................................................................................................14
Figure 4-6: UMD Example..............................................................................................................................18
Figure 5-1: Communication States.................................................................................................................20
Tables
Table 4-1: 7700PTX-10XL Main Menu.............................................................................................................9
Table 4-2: Serial Port Parameters..................................................................................................................10
Table 4-3: RS-232 Wiring...............................................................................................................................12
Table 4-4: RS-422 Wiring...............................................................................................................................13
Table 4-5: GPO to GPI Wiring........................................................................................................................14
Table 4-6: SNMP Parameters ........................................................................................................................15

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First document revision Feb 05
1.1 Minor corrections Feb 05
1.2 Additions for UMDs General cleanup July 06
1.3 Updated Sept 06
1.4 Added slave mode Nov 06
1.5 Standardized format Feb 07
1.6 Updated Card Edge drawing Nov 07
1.7 Added features, block diagram, technical specs and VistaLINK®section Nov 08
1.8 Removed references to GPI, GPO, LTC specifications Apr 09
1.9 Removed block diagram Nov 09
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7700PTX Universal Protocol Translator module provides an interface between third-party and
Evertz equipment. The 7700PTX communicates with third-party equipment either via one of four serial
ports or via a built in Ethernet port. These ports can provide bi-directional protocol support.
Function:
The function of the 7700PTX generally falls into one of 4 categories:
1. Third-Party Router Control: In this mode the 7700PTX affords VistaLINK®the ability to control
and monitor third-party routers. The 7700PTX can convey UMD information to Evertz
monitoring equipment.
2. Third-Party UMD Interface: In this mode the 7700PTX translates third-party UMD protocol data
into a format suitable for Evertz monitoring equipment.
3. Third-Party Switcher Interface: In this mode the 7700PTX extracts tally information from third-
party switchers and translates and conveys that tally information to Evertz monitoring
equipment.
4. Third-Party Device Control: In this mode the 7700PTX allows VistaLINK®to control third-party
devices such as satellite controllers.
Features:
•4 serial ports RS232/422 selectable
•Selectable +5V or +12V supply for driving GPI over longer cable runs
•Modular, conveniently fits into 7700FR-C 3RU frame
•Frame status trigger
•VistaLINK®- capable for remote monitoring and control via SNMP (using VistaLINK®PRO)
The 7700PTX-10XL is a protocol translator that can operate on a per port basis, in one of two modes:
1) Master mode
2) Slave mode
When in master mode the 7700PTX-10XL transmits requests to 10XL-based routers that are connected
serially to the 7700PTX-10XL. The routers, which operate as slaves, send responses to the 7700PTX-
10XL. Typically an SNMP manager provides the stimulus behind the request generation.
Figure 1-1 shows how the 7700PTX-10XL is typically set up for master mode.

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Figure 1-1: Typical 7700PTX-10XL Master Mode Setup
When in slave mode the 7700PTX-10XL receives 10XL protocol requests over a serial link from an
external server. The 7700PTX-10XL transmits 10XL protocol responses to the server. The 7700PTX-
10XL momentarily activates a GPO associated with the serial port. The GPO activation enables one of
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Figure 1-2 shows how the 7700PTX-10XL is typically set up for slave mode.
Figure 1-2: Typical 7700PTX-10XL Slave Mode Setup

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2. CARD EDGE CONTROLS
2.1. DETERMINING CURRENT IP ADDRESS SETTINGS
To read the current IP address during normal operation, press the toggle switch DOWN. The IP
address can be read on the four-character alphanumeric display.
2.2. RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS
To restore all settings to factory defaults, apply power to the card while holding the toggle switch UP
until the green LED is illuminated.
2.3. CARD EDGE LEDS
LED 22 is illuminated when Ethernet activity is detected.
All other card edge LEDs are for factory use only.
LED 15 LED 12
LED 19LED 13LED 20LED 14
LED 22
Red Gr
LED 7LED 2LED 8LED 3 LED 1
Toggle
P
T
X
Figure 2-1: PTX Card Edge

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. DATA INPUT SERIAL PORT
Number of Ports: 4 RS-232 or 3 RS-422
Connector: Phoenix Terminal Block pins
Baud Rate: Up to 1Mbaud
3.2. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12V DC
Power: < 6W
Safety: ETL Listed, complies with EU safety directives
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A
EU EMC Directive
3.3. PHYSICAL
Number of Slots: 2

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4. CONFIGURATION
4.1. CONFIGURATION STEPS
4.1.1. Master Mode
Perform the following steps to configure the 7700PTX-10XL to operate in master mode:
1. Connect a PC running a console application to the PTX debug/monitor port via the adapter
cable.
2. Configure the 7700PTX-10XL’s network parameters.
3. Configure the parameters of each serial port to match those of the router(s).
4. Set the serial ports to operate in master mode.
5. Configure the number of inputs and outputs to match those of the router(s).
6. Configure the router input and output descriptions.
7. Set the serial address of each port to match that of the router(s).
8. If changes to the default settings are required configure the SNMP read and write community
strings.
9. Configure UMD peers if required.
10. Save all configuration parameters.
11. Power off the 7700PTX-10XL.
12. Physically wire the serial port(s) of the 7700PTX-10XL to the router(s).
13. Power on the 7700PTX-10XL.
4.1.2. Slave Mode
Perform the following steps to configure the 7700PTX-10XL to operate in slave mode:
1. Connect a PC running a console application to the PTX debug/monitor port via the adapter
cable.
2. Configure the 7700PTX-10XL’s network parameters.
3. Configure the parameters of each serial port to match those of the server(s).
4. Set the serial ports to operate in slave mode.
5. Set the number of router inputs to 2.

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6. Set the number of router outputs to 1.
7. Configure the router input and output descriptions.
8. Set the serial address of each port to match that of the server(s).
9. If changes to the default settings are required, configure the SNMP read and write community
strings.
10. Configure UMD peers if required.
11. Save all configuration parameters.
12. Power off the 7700PTX-10XL.
13. Physically wire the serial port(s) of the 7700PTX-10XL to the server(s).
14. Connect GPO: COM to ground.
15. Connect the GPO NO (normally open) pins to the GPI pins of the 7700R2X2-HES router
according to Table 4-5.
16. Power on the 7700PTX-10XL.
4.2. DEBUG/MONITOR PORT CONNECTION
The 7700PTX-10XL is configured via the debug/monitor port, the header of which is labeled J1. A
special Evertz adapter cable allows this port to connect to the COM port of a personal computer. The
following steps describe how to execute this procedure.
1. Locate the small, keyed, four–pin end of the upgrade cable provided by Evertz.
2. Connect it to the four-pin interface (J1) near the front of the 7700PTX, directly above the card
unlock latch.
3. Connect the other end of the upgrade cable to a straight-through serial cable. Connect the serial
cable to the serial or COM port of the computer.

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4. On the computer click “Start\Programs\Accessories\Communications\HyperTerminal”.
5. Enter a name for your connection, for example: PTX.
6. Press the <Enter> key. A new “Connect To” window will open.
7. Select COM1 for the “Connect using’ setting. If COM1 is in use, choose an alternate COM port.
8. Press the <Enter> key or click OK. This causes the “COM Properties” window to open.
Figure 4-1: COM1 Properties Window
9. Enter the information as listed in Figure 4-1.
10. Press the <Enter> key or click OK. The “COM Properties” window closes, leaving the
HyperTerminal window open.

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11. Apply power to the 7700PTX-10XL if it has no power. The boot sequence and Main Menu are
displayed in the HyperTerminal window.
12. If the 7700PTX-10XL has power, hit the <Enter> key to view the 7700PTX-10XL’s menu system.
13. Various 7700PTX-10XL parameters are configurable via the 7700PTX-10XL’s menu system, the
root of which is called Main Menu.
4.3. MAIN MENU
Table 4-1 lists the entries available in the 7700PTX-10XL’s Main Menu.
Entry Item Notes
1 Network Configuration IP address, subnet mask, gateway, etc.
2 Serial Port Setup Baud rate, number of data bits, etc. of serial ports which connect to 10XL
router(s) or server(s)
3 SNMP Setup IP address of SNMP manager(s) to receive traps
4 10XL Protocol Settings
Setup Settings specific to the 10XL protocol
5 Under Monitor Display
Setup IP address and TCP port of PPV to receive the description of the input
associated with a particular output
6 Engineering/Debug Used for troubleshooting
Table 4-1: 7700PTX-10XL Main Menu
4.4. NETWORK CONFIGURATION
1. From the Main Menu select Network Configuration.
2. If DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is desired, then the Use DHCP field is set to
True. Otherwise, the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway (if any) are set and the Use DHCP
field is set to False.
3. Once the network settings are configured, select Save and Exit before exiting the Network
Configuration to save the settings, otherwise select Exit.
"The 7700PTX-10XL must be rebooted for any network setting changes to take
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4.5. SERIAL PORT SETUP
4.5.1. Parameters
The 7700PTX-10XL has 4 serial ports. The parameters associated with each serial port are listed in
Table 4-2. When in master mode a serial port of the 7700PTX-10XL connects to and transmits
requests to a 10XL router. When in slave mode a serial port of the 7700PTX-10XL connects to and
receives requests from a server.
Parameter Special Notes
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
Standard For serial port 4, only RS-232 is valid.
Table 4-2: Serial Port Parameters
"
The serial port settings of the 7700PTX-10XL must match those of the router(s) or
server(s). The 7700PTX-10XL must be rebooted for any serial parameter changes
to take effect.
4.5.2. Back Plate
Figure 4-2 provides an illustration of the 7700PTX rear plate.

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Figure 4-2: 7700PTX Back Plate
4.5.3. RS-232 Wiring
Figure 4-3 shows which pins of the rear plate are used for RS-232 serial connections.

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Figure 4-3: RS-232 Pins
Table 4-3 details how to connect the 7700PTX-10XL to the router or server for RS-232 operation.
7700PTX-10XL Router/Server
Port Pin Name Pin Pin Name
TXA 1 RX
RXA 2 TX
1 GND 6 GND
TXB 7 RX
RXB 8 TX
2 GND 12 GND
TXC 13 RX
RXC 14 TX
3 GND 22 GND
TXD 23 RX
RXD 24 TX
4 GND 26 GND
Table 4-3: RS-232 Wiring

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4.5.4. RS-422 Wiring
Figure 4-4 shows which pins of the rear plate are used for RS-422 serial connections.
Figure 4-4: RS-422 Pins
Table 4-4 details how to connect the 7700PTX-10XL to the router or server for RS-422 operation.
7700PTX-10XL Router/Server
Port Pin Name Pin Pin Name
TX-A 1 RX-
TX+A 3 RX+
RX-A 2 TX-
RX+A 4 TX+
1
GND 6 GND
TX-B 7 RX-
TX+B 9 RX+
RX-B 8 TX-
RX+B 10 TX+
2
GND 12 GND
TX-C 13 RX-
TX+C 15 RX+
RX-C 14 TX-
RX+C 16 TX+
3
GND 22 GND
Table 4-4: RS-422 Wiring
"The 7700PTX-10XL’s 4th serial port is not RS-422 capable.

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4.5.5. GPO Common Pin Wiring
When operating any of the serial ports in slave mode, the GPO common pin (Pin 13) must be
connected to ground (GND, Pin14) as shown in Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5: GPO Comm For Slave Mode
4.5.6. GPO to GPI Wiring
Table 4-5 details how to connect, when operating in slave mode, the 7700PTX-10XL to the 7700R2x2-
HES routers.
7700PTX Back
Plate Pin GPO Normally Open (NO) Pin 7700PTX-10XL Serial Port 7700R2X2-HES Router 7700R2X2-HES GPI Pin
17 1 1
18 2 1 1 2
21 3 1
22 4 2 2 2
27 5 1
28 6 3 3 2
31 7 1
32 8 4 4 2
Table 4-5: GPO to GPI Wiring

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4.6. SNMP SETUP
Table 4-6 lists the parameters associated with the SNMP setup.
Parameter Notes
Read-only community Community string used for SNMP gets. The default is public.
Read-write
community Community string used for SNMP gets or sets. The default is
private.
Table 4-6: SNMP Parameters
"These parameters must match those of the SNMP manager. Changes to these
parameters do not require a reboot of the 7700PTX-10XL.
4.7. 10XL PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION
"Changes to any of these parameters do not require a reboot of the 7700PTX-10XL.
4.7.1. Master Mode
Follow the steps below to switch serial port 1 of the 7700PTX-10XL into master mode:
1. From the Main Menu select 10XL Protocol Settings Setup.
2. Select 10XL Protocol Setup For Serial Port 1.
3. Select Set mode.
4. Select Master.
4.7.2. Slave Mode
Follow the steps below to switch serial port 1 of the 7700PTX-10XL into slave mode:
1. From the Main Menu select 10XL Protocol Settings Setup.
2. Select 10XL Protocol Setup For Serial Port 1.
3. Select Set mode.
4. Select Slave.

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4.7.3. Number of Router Inputs
Follow the steps below to set the number of inputs for the router associated with serial port 1 of the
7700PTX-10XL:
1. From the Main Menu select 10XL Protocol Settings Setup.
2. Select 10XL Protocol Setup For Serial Port 1.
3. Select Set number of router inputs.
4. Enter the number of router inputs.
4.7.4. Number of Router Outputs
To set the number of outputs for the router associated with serial port 1 of the 7700PTX-10XL, follow
the steps below:
1. From the Main Menu select 10XL Protocol Settings Setup.
2. Select 10XL Protocol Setup For Serial Port 1.
3. Select Set number of router outputs.
4. Enter the number of router outputs.
4.7.5. Input & Output Descriptions
The textual descriptions of the inputs and outputs for the router associated with serial port 1 of the
7700PTX-10XL must be manually set. This can be accomplished by:
•Using VistaLINK®Pro
•Using the 7700PTX-10XL’s 10XL Protocol Settings Setup menu
To configure the descriptions from the console, follow the steps outlined below:
1. From the Main Menu select 10XL Protocol Settings Setup.
2. Select 10XL Protocol Setup For Serial Port 1.
3. Select Set input description.
4. Enter the input number 1 and its description.
5. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for the remaining inputs.
6. Select Set output description.
7. Enter the output number 1 and its description.
8. Repeat steps 5 & 6 for the remaining outputs.