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7700PTX-10XL Network-Controlled Protocol Translator
Revision 1.9 7700PTX-10XL - I
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
the two GPIs of a 7700R2X2-HES router causing a cross point change.

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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.