evertz 7700 Series User manual

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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.............................................................................................. 6
4.5. SERIAL PORT SETUP ..........................................................................................................7
4.5.1. Parameters .................................................................................................................7
4.5.2. Back Plate................................................................................................................... 8
4.5.3. RS-232 Wiring............................................................................................................. 9
4.5.4. RS-422 Wiring........................................................................................................... 10
4.6. ASCII PLUS PROTOCOL SETUP....................................................................................... 11
4.6.1. Supported Commands..............................................................................................11
4.6.2. UMD Mapping...........................................................................................................11
4.6.3. Tally Mapping............................................................................................................ 11
4.6.4. User Defined Display Mode......................................................................................11
4.6.5. Display ID Offset.......................................................................................................12
4.6.6. AP Address 0xFE Remap To 00............................................................................... 12
4.7. UNDER MONITOR DISPLAY SETUP ................................................................................. 12
5. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS......................................................................................................... 13
5.1. CHECKING ANDROMEDA COMMUNICATION ................................................................. 13
5.2. CHECKING UMD COMMUNICATION................................................................................. 14
6. PERFORMING A FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................... 15
6.1. FTP PROCEDURE............................................................................................................... 15
6.2. SERIAL PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................ 15

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7. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ......................................................................17
7.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?.......................................................................................................17
Figures
Figure 1-1: Typical 7700PTX-AP Master Mode Setup.....................................................................................1
Figure 2-1: PTX Card Edge..............................................................................................................................2
Figure 4-1: Connect To Window.......................................................................................................................5
Figure 4-2: COM1 Properties ...........................................................................................................................5
Figure 4-3: 7700PTX Back Plate......................................................................................................................8
Figure 4-4: RS-232 Pins...................................................................................................................................9
Figure 4-5: RS-422 Pins.................................................................................................................................10
Figure 4-6: UMD Peer Configuration..............................................................................................................12
Figure 5-1: Andromeda Status .......................................................................................................................13
Figure 5-2: UMD Peer Status .........................................................................................................................14
Tables
Table 4-1: 7700PTX-AP Main Menu.................................................................................................................6
Table 4-2: Serial Port Parameters....................................................................................................................7
Table 4-3: RS-232 Wiring.................................................................................................................................9
Table 4-4: RS-422 Wiring...............................................................................................................................10
Table 4-5: Display ID Mapping.......................................................................................................................12

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Draft Sept 05
1.1 Minor Corrections Feb 07
1.2 Standardized Format Mar 07
1.3 Added ASCII Plus Protocol Setup Apr 07
1.4 Updated Card Edge drawing Nov 07
1.5 Added features, block diagram, technical specs, and VistaLINK®section Nov 08
1.6 Removed references to GPI, GPO, LTC specifications Apr 09
1.7 Removed block diagram Nov 09
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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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order confirmation. 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 specifications.

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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-AP is a protocol translator that can accept, on any of its 4 serial ports, the ASCII Plus
protocol generated by Andromeda equipment. The 7700PTX-AP translates the ASCII Plus protocol to the
Image Video protocol then transmits it over TCP to a UMD peer. Figure 1-1 shows how the 7700PTX-AP
is typically set up.
Figure 1-1: Typical 7700PTX-AP Master Mode Setup
In this example, the Andromeda device is connected to serial port 1 of the 7700PTX-AP. The 7700PTX-
AP communicates with two PPVs distributed over two MVP chassis.

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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
The basic steps required to configure the 7700PTX-AP are as follows:
1. Connect a PC running a console application to the PTX debug/monitor port via the adapter cable.
2. Configure the network parameters of the 7700PTX-AP.
3. Configure the parameters of each serial port to match those of the connected Andromeda equipment.
4. Enable user-defined display mode if required.
5. Configure the IP address and TCP port of the UMD peer(s).
6. Save all configuration parameters.
7. Power off the 7700PTX-AP.
8. Physically wire the serial port(s) of the 7700PTX-AP to the Andromeda equipment.
9. Power on the 7700PTX-AP.
4.2. DEBUG/MONITOR PORT CONNECTION
The 7700PTX-AP 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.
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. 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 should open as shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1: Connect To Window
7. From the “Connect using:” drop down menu, select COM1. If COM1 is in use, choose an alternate
COM port.
8. Press the <Enter> key or select OK. This opens the “COM Properties” window.
Figure 4-2: COM1 Properties

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9. Enter the information as listed in the screen above in Figure 4-2.
10. Press the <Enter> key or select OK. The “COM Properties” window closes, leaving the
HyperTerminal window open.
11. Apply power if the 7700PTX-AP does not have power. The boot sequence and Main Menu are
displayed in the HyperTerminal window.
12. If the 7700PTX-AP has power, press the <Enter> key to view the 7700PTX-AP’s menu system.
13. Various 7700PTX-AP parameters are configurable via the 7700PTX-AP’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-AP’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 that are connected to
Andromeda equipment.
3 ASCII Plus Protocol
Setup Permits user-defined display mode.
4 Under Monitor
Display Setup IP address and TCP port of UMD peers.
5 Engineering/Debug
Used for troubleshooting.
Table 4-1: 7700PTX-AP 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-AP must be rebooted for any network setting changes to take effect.