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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. CARD EDGE CONTROLS..............................................................................................................2
2.1. DETERMINING CURRENT IP ADDRESS SETTINGS.......................................................... 2
2.2. RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS.................................................................................... 2
2.3. CARD EDGE LEDS ............................................................................................................... 2
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 3
3.1. DATA INPUT SERIAL PORT................................................................................................. 3
3.2. ELECTRICAL......................................................................................................................... 3
3.3. PHYSICAL ............................................................................................................................. 3
4. CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................................... 4
4.1. CONFIGURATION STEPS .................................................................................................... 4
4.2. DEBUG/MONITOR PORT CONNECTION............................................................................. 4
4.3. MAIN MENU........................................................................................................................... 6
4.4. NETWORK CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................. 7
4.5. SERIAL PORT SETUP ..........................................................................................................7
4.5.1. Parameters .................................................................................................................7
4.5.2. Back Plate...................................................................................................................8
4.5.3. RS-422 Wiring............................................................................................................. 9
4.6. SERIAL TALLY PROTOCOL SETTINGS SETUP............................................................... 10
4.6.1. Parameters ...............................................................................................................10
4.7. UNDER MONITOR DISPLAY PEER SETUP....................................................................... 12
5. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS......................................................................................................... 14
5.1. CHECKING SWITCHER COMMUNICATION...................................................................... 14
5.2. CHECKING UMD PEER COMMUNICATION...................................................................... 15
6. FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................17
6.1. FTP PROCEDURE............................................................................................................... 17
6.2. SERIAL PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................ 17
7. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ...................................................................... 19
7.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®? ...................................................................................................... 19

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Figures
Figure 2-1: PTX Card Edge..............................................................................................................................2
Figure 4-1: Upgrade Jumper ............................................................................................................................4
Figure 4-2: ‘Connect To’ Window.....................................................................................................................5
Figure 4-3: COM1 Properties ...........................................................................................................................5
Figure 4-4: HyperTerminal Main Menu.............................................................................................................6
Figure 4-5: 7700PTX Back Plate......................................................................................................................8
Figure 4-6: RS-422 Pins...................................................................................................................................9
Figure 5-1: Switcher Communication State....................................................................................................14
Figure 5-2: Switcher Communication Statistics..............................................................................................15
Figure 5-3: UMD Peer Communication State.................................................................................................16
Tables
Table 1-1: Switcher Blocks...............................................................................................................................1
Table 4-1: 7700PTX-STP Main Menu ..............................................................................................................6
Table 4-2: RS-422 Wiring.................................................................................................................................9
Table 4-3: STP30B Protocol Parameters.......................................................................................................10
Table 4-4 : Primay Source/VGPI ....................................................................................................................12

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Sept 07
1.1 Added information on source name handling. Oct 07
1.2 Updated card edge drawing and RS-422 wiring table Nov 07
1.3 Added information on DVS-7000 Feb 08
1.4 Added features, block diagram, technical specs & VistaLINK®section. Nov 08
1.5 Removed references to GPI, GPO, LTC specifications Apr 09
1.6 Removed block diagram Nov 09
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor
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only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order
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you encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make
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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
•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-STP is designed to retrieve the serial tally information, via a RS-422 serial link, from a
DVS-7000 series switcher using the Serial Tally Protocol. The 7700PTX-STP can relay this information
for up to 12 MVP output cards via TCP. The user can select up to 4 switcher blocks from those listed in
Table 1-1. The 7700PTX-STP determines which of the switcher’s 80 primary sources contributes to the
output of the selected block(s).
Number Switcher Block
1 PP on-air
2 PP standby
3 ME1 on-air
4 ME1 standby
5 ME2 on-air
6 ME2 standby
7 ME3 on-air
8 ME3 standby
Table 1-1: Switcher Blocks

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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 front 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
To configure the 7700PTX-STP perform the following steps:
1. Connect a PC running a console application to the PTX debug/monitor port via the adapter
cable.
2. Configure the PTX network parameters.
3. Configure the parameters of the serial port to match those of the switcher.
4. Configure the Serial Tally Protocol parameters.
5. Configure the IP address and TCP port of each UMD peer (MVP output card) that will receive
tally information.
6. Power off the 7700PTX-STP.
7. Physically wire the serial port of the 7700PTX-STP to the serial port of the switcher.
8. Power on the 7700PTX-STP.
4.2. DEBUG/MONITOR PORT CONNECTION
The 7700PTX-STP 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 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.
Figure 4-1: Upgrade Jumper

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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.
4. Initiate HyperTerminal on your computer by selecting:
“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 appear.
Figure 4-2: ‘Connect To’ Window
7. In the “Connect using” region, select COM1 from the drop down menu. If COM1 is in use,
select an alternate COM port.
8. Press the <Enter> key or select OK. This opens the “COM Properties” window as shown in
Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3: COM1 Properties

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9. Enter the information for the COM1 Properties settings as listed in Figure 4-3.
10. Press the <Enter> key or select OK. The “COM Properties” window closes, leaving the
HyperTerminal window open.
11. Apply power if the 7700PTX-STP does not have power. The boot sequence and Main Menu are
displayed in the HyperTerminal window.
12. If the 7700PTX-STP has power, press the <Enter> key to view the 7700PTX-STP’s menu
system.
13. Various 7700PTX-STP parameters are configurable via the 7700PTX-STP’s menu system, the
root of which is called Main Menu.
Figure 4-4: HyperTerminal Main Menu
4.3. MAIN MENU
Table 4-1 below lists the entries available in the 7700PTX-STP’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 port which connects to
the switcher
3 Serial Tally Protocol Settings
Setup Settings specific to the Serial Tally Protocol
4 Under Monitor Display Peer
Setup IP address and TCP port of PPV to receive the tally information
5 Engineering/Debug Used for troubleshooting
Table 4-1: 7700PTX-STP Main Menu

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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 filled in 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-STP must be rebooted for any network setting changes to take
effect.
4.5. SERIAL PORT SETUP
4.5.1. Parameters
The 7700PTX-STP has 1 serial port. The parameters associated with this serial port are:
•Baud rate
•Number of data bits
•Parity
•Number of stop bits
•Electrical standard
The switcher typically uses the following settings:
•Baud of 38400
•8 data bits
•Odd parity
•1 stop bit
•RS-422 Standard
The serial settings of the 7700PTX-STP must be configured to match those of the switcher.
"The 7700PTX-STP must be rebooted for any serial parameter changes to take
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4.5.2. Back Plate
Figure 4-5: 7700PTX Back Plate

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4.5.3. RS-422 Wiring
Figure 4-6 shows which pins of the back plate are used for the RS-422 serial connection.
Figure 4-6: RS-422 Pins
Table 4-2 details how to connect the 7700PTX-STP to the switcher’s serial port for RS-422 operation.
7700PTX-STP Switcher
Port Pin Name Pin Pin Pin Name
TX- 1 2 RX A
TX+ 3 7 RX B
RX- 2 8 TX A
RX+ 4 3 TX B
GND 6 6 RX Common
1
GND 5 4 TX Common
Table 4-2: RS-422 Wiring

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4.6. SERIAL TALLY PROTOCOL SETTINGS SETUP
4.6.1. Parameters
Table 4-3 lists the parameters associated with the Serial Tally Protocol.
Parameter Notes
Switcher Mode The switcher can operate in either standard mode (136x138) or compact mode (128x128).
This setting must match the mode of the switcher otherwise the tallies could be interpreted
incorrectly by the 7700PTX-STP.
VGPI Image Video
Display Id
This parameter represents the display ID used to transmit VGPI information from the
7700PTX-STP to the PPV(s). A display ID should be selected which does not conflict with
any other display ID in use by the PPV(s).
VGPI Group
Number
The 7700PTX-STP assigns a Virtual General Purpose Input (VGPI) to each of the
switcher’s 80 primary sources. The 7700PTX-STP supports 4 groups of 80 VGPIs. Each
group can be assigned an owner. An owner corresponds to one of the switcher blocks
listed in Table 1-1. If a group has been assigned to an owner then the 7700PTX-STP will
transmit VGPI information to the PPV(s). Table 4-4 shows the mapping between the
switcher’s primary sources and the VGPIs. The default VGPI group owner is shown in
parenthesis. When a VGPI is on, the corresponding primary source contributes to the
output of the associated switcher block. When a VGPI is off, the corresponding primary
source does not contribute to the output of the associated switcher block. As an example,
suppose VGPI group 1 is assigned to switcher block PP on-air. If primary source 62
contributes to the output of PP on-air then the 7700PTX-STP will transmit VGPI 62 as ‘on’
to the PPV(s).
Transmit Source
Names
When set to ‘yes’ the 7700PTX-STP will retrieve the names of primary sources 1 to 80 from
the switcher. The 7700PTX-STP will then transmit, on a periodic basis, these names to the
PPV(s).
Source Names
Display ID offset
The value added to the primary source number to obtain the display ID associated with the
source. Thus,
Source Name Image Video Display ID = source number + display ID offset
Where source number has the range 1 to 80. If source 1 is used as an example with
display offset 0:
Display ID = 1 + 0 = 1
Thus, a UMD with protocol ID of 1 will display the name of source 1.
Table 4-3: STP30B Protocol Parameters

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Primary
Source VGPI Group 1 (PP On-Air) VGPI Group 2 (ME1 On-Air) VGPI Group 3 (ME2 On-Air) VGPI Group 4 (ME3 On-Air)
1 1 81 161 241
2 2 82 162 242
3 3 83 163 243
4 4 84 164 244
5 5 85 165 245
6 6 86 166 246
7 7 87 167 247
8 8 88 168 248
9 9 89 169 249
10 10 90 170 250
11 11 91 171 251
12 12 92 172 252
13 13 93 173 253
14 14 94 174 254
15 15 95 175 255
16 16 96 176 256
17 17 97 177 257
18 18 98 178 258
19 19 99 179 259
20 20 100 180 260
21 21 101 181 261
22 22 102 182 262
23 23 103 183 263
24 24 104 184 264
25 25 105 185 265
26 26 106 186 266
27 27 107 187 267
28 28 108 188 268
29 29 109 189 269
30 30 110 190 270
31 31 111 191 271
32 32 112 192 272
33 33 113 193 273
34 34 114 194 274
35 35 115 195 275
36 36 116 196 276
37 37 117 197 277
38 38 118 198 278
39 39 119 199 279
40 40 120 200 280
41 41 121 201 281
42 42 122 202 282
43 43 123 203 283
44 44 124 204 284
45 45 125 205 285
46 46 126 206 286
47 47 127 207 287
48 48 128 208 288
49 49 129 209 289
50 50 130 210 290
51 51 131 211 291
52 52 132 212 292
53 53 133 213 293
54 54 134 214 294
55 55 135 215 295
56 56 136 216 296
57 57 137 217 297
58 58 138 218 298
59 59 139 219 299
60 60 140 220 300
61 61 141 221 301
62 62 142 222 302
63 63 143 223 303

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64 64 144 224 304
65 65 145 225 305
66 66 146 226 306
67 67 147 227 307
68 68 148 228 308
69 69 149 229 309
70 70 150 230 310
71 71 151 231 311
72 72 152 232 312
73 73 153 233 313
74 74 154 234 314
75 75 155 235 315
76 76 156 236 316
77 77 157 237 317
78 78 158 238 318
79 79 159 239 319
80 80 160 240 320
Table 4-4 : Primay Source/VGPI
"Changes to any of these serial tally protocol parameters do not require a reboot of
the 7700PTX-STP.
4.7. UNDER MONITOR DISPLAY PEER SETUP
Suppose the 7700PTX-STP is to transmit tally information to a PPV whose IP address is 192.168.18.55
and to a PPV whose IP address is 192.168.18.56. The following configuration steps must be followed:
1. Use the menu system of the PPV with IP address 192.168.18.55 to receive UMD data via the
Image Video protocol over TCP. Set the TCP port to 9800. Reboot the PPV.
2. Repeat step 1 for the PPV with IP address 192.168.18.56.
3. From the 7700PTX-STP’s Main Menu, select Under Monitor Display Peer Setup.
4. Select UMD Peer Setup via Ethernet 1.
5. Select Peer 1 Setup.
6. Select Set ip address and enter 192.168.18.55 as the IP address.
7. Select Set tcp port and enter 9800.
8. Once you have entered the above settings select Save and Exit.
9. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for Peer 2 Setup. Select Peer 2 Setup from the menu.
10. Select Set ip address and enter 192.168.18.56 as the IP address.
11. Select Set tcp port and enter 9800.
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13. Confirm the settings by selecting Show all setups.
14. Reboot the 7700PTX-STP.
After the 7700PTX-STP reboots it will attempt to open TCP sessions with each PPV. Tally information
can be transmitted to a PPV after the TCP session has been established.

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
5.1. CHECKING SWITCHER COMMUNICATION
The steps below verify the 7700PTX-STP ability to communicate with the switcher.
1. Start a HyperTerminal session via the steps outlined in section 4.2.
2. From the Main Menu select Engineering/Debug.
3. Select Show task state.
4. Scroll up to find the heading router protocol PCB state (Figure 5-1). Item 1 lists the state
associated with the switcher. If the state is reported as ready then the 7700PTX-STP has
established a session with the switcher.
Figure 5-1: Switcher Communication State
5. If the switcher state is not listed as ready, select Show task statistics.
6. Scroll up to find the heading incoming serial port statistics…(Figure 5-2)
7. Locate the in chars column under the incoming serial port statistics… heading. The In chars
reports, in hexadecimal form, the number of characters received by the 7700PTX-STP over the
serial port. If this value is consistently reported as 0 then it may indicate that the serial port
settings or serial port wiring are incorrect. The Valid cmds out column reports, in hexadecimal
form, the number of complete serial tally protocol packets received by the 7700PTX-STP over
the serial port. Normally, this value would be non-zero. The Cmds too lng column indicates the
number, in hexadecimal form, of serial tally protocol packets received by the 7700PTX-STP that
were too long. Normally, this value is 0. The Cmds malfrmd column reports, in hexadecimal
form, the number of invalid serial tally protocol packets received by the 7700PTX-STP.
Normally, this value is 0. If not, it may indicate that the serial port settings or wiring is incorrect.
The remaining statistics should be reported as 0.

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Figure 5-2: Switcher Communication Statistics
5.2. CHECKING UMD PEER COMMUNICATION
The steps below verify the 7700PTX-STP ability to communicate with the PPV(s).
1. Start a HyperTerminal session via the steps given in section 4.2.
2. From the Main Menu select Engineering/Debug.
3. Select Show task state.
4. Scroll up to find the heading UMD peer status (Figure 5-3). Under this heading is a table which
lists each configured PPV. The status column reports the ability of the 7700PTX-STP to
communicate with the PPV(s). A status of ready indicates the 7700PTX-STP is currently
communicating with that PPV. If the status is listed as something other than ready then it may
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Figure 5-3: UMD Peer Communication State