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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
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor
for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning
performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The
only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order
confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no
warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or
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
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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.

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4.5. SERIAL PORT SETUP
4.5.1. Parameters
The 7700PTX-AP has 4 serial ports. The parameters associated with each serial port are listed in Table
4-2.
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-AP must match those of the Andromeda
equipment. The 7700PTX-AP must be rebooted for any serial parameter changes
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4.5.2. Back Plate
Figure 4-3 provides an illustration of the 7700PTX rear plate.
Figure 4-3: 7700PTX Back Plate

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4.5.3. RS-232 Wiring
Figure 4-4 shows which pins of the rear plate are used for RS-232 serial connections.
Figure 4-4: RS-232 Pins
Table 4-3 outlines how to connect the 7700PTX-AP to the Andromeda equipment for RS-232 operation.
7700PTX-AP Andromeda
Equipment
Port Pin Name Pin Pin Name
TXA 1 RX
RXA 2 TX
GND 6 GND
1
TXB 7 RX
RXB 8 TX
GND 12 GND
2
TXC 13 RX
RXC 14 TX
GND 22 GND
3
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 4-5 displays which pins of the rear plate are used for RS-422 serial connections.
Figure 4-5: RS-422 Pins
Table 4-4 outlines how to connect the 7700PTX-AP to the Andromeda equipment for RS-422 operation.
7700PTX-AP Andromeda
Equipment
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

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"The 7700PTX-AP’s fourth serial port is not RS-422 capable.
4.6. ASCII PLUS PROTOCOL SETUP
4.6.1. Supported Commands
The 7700PTX-AP supports the following ASCII Plus protocol commands:
1. ZC – Set Colour
2. ZD – Display Set
3. ZL – Set Display and Tally Colours (nn = 00, 80, 81)
4. ZM – Set UMD Mode (short format, m ignored)
5. ZT – Set Tally LED (should be done with ZL, ZT fully supported only when user-defined display
mode is enabled)
4.6.2. UMD Mapping
On the MVP, UMDs must be associated with a protocol ID. The protocol ID must match that sent by the
7700PTX-AP to the PPV(s).
4.6.3. Tally Mapping
The left ASCII Plus tally corresponds to tally 1 of the MVP. The right ASCII Plus tally corresponds to tally
2 of the MVP. On the MVP, tallies must be associated with a protocol ID. The protocol ID must match
that sent by the 7700PTX-AP to the PPV(s).
4.6.4. User Defined Display Mode
Suppose the equipment generating the ASCII Plus protocol does not support the ZM – Set UMD Mode
(short format) command. For this scenario, a user-defined display mode must be enabled on a per-port
basis on the 7700PTX-AP. The user-defined display mode specifies:
•The mode under which the UMD will operate.
•An offset to the ASCII Plus address field.
To activate the user-defined display mode:
1. From the Main Menu select ASCII Plus Protocol Setup.
2. Select Display Mode Setup For Serial Port 1 (or select the serial port to which the Andromeda
equipment is connected).
3. Select Enable user-defined display mode and enter yat the prompt.
4. Modify the display ID offset if needed.
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4.6.5. Display ID Offset
This is the value added to the ASCII Plus address field to obtain the display ID transmitted to the PPV(s).
Table 4-5 shows an example using the first 5 ASCII Plus addresses. The ASCII Plus address field is the
UMD address received by the 7700PTX-AP. The display ID is the value transmitted by the 7700PTX-AP
to the PPV(s).
ASCII Plus Address
Field Serial Port 1 Display ID (Offset =
0)
Serial Port 2
Display ID (Offset =
32)
Serial Port 3
Display ID (Offset =
64)
Serial Port 4
Display ID (Offset =
96)
0 0 32 64 96
1 1 33 65 97
2 2 34 66 98
3 3 35 67 99
4 4 36 68 100
Table 4-5: Display ID Mapping
4.6.6. AP Address 0xFE Remap To 00
Some AP-based equipment uses address 0xFE in place of 0x00. For this case, address 0xFE can be
remapped to 0x00 by the 7700PTX-AP provided that this setting is enabled.
"The 7700PTX-AP does not need to be rebooted for any user-defined display mode
changes to take effect.
4.7. UNDER MONITOR DISPLAY SETUP
The 7700PTX-AP has the ability to transmit router source label information to the UMDs of up to 12 PPVs
or UMD peers.
Suppose we have the setup of Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6: UMD Peer Configuration
Where:
An Andromeda device is connected to Serial Port 1 of the 7700PTX-AP.
The 7700PTX-AP communicates with a PPV using IP address 192.168.18.50, which is configured
to listen for the Image Video UMD data on TCP port 9800
Via the debug console Main Menu/Under Monitor Display Peer Setup/UMD Peer Setup via
Ethernet 1, configure peer 1 IP address as 192.168.18.50, and its TCP port as 9800.
"The 7700PTX-AP must be rebooted for any UMD peer changes to take effect.

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
5.1. CHECKING ANDROMEDA COMMUNICATION
1. From the Main Menu select Engineering/Debug.
2. Select Show task statistics.
3. There are four entries, one for each serial port listed under the heading router protocol PCB
stats… If the item prot pk rx is reported as a non-zero hexadecimal value then the 7700PTX-
AP is receiving data from the Andromeda equipment. If it is consistently reported as
0x00000000 then the 7700PTX-AP is not receiving data from the Andromeda equipment. In
this case the serial settings or wiring may be incorrect or the Andromeda equipment may not be
configured properly.
Figure 5-1: Andromeda Status

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5.2. CHECKING UMD COMMUNICATION
1. From the Main Menu select Engineering/Debug.
2. Select Show task state.
3. There are up to 12 UMD peer entries listed under the heading UMD peer status… A status
reported as ready indicates the 7700PTX-AP is able to communicate with that UMD peer. A
status consistently reported as something other than ready indicates the inability of the
7700PTX-AP to communicate with that UMD peer. Be sure that the UMD peer has been
rebooted after being configured to receive the Image Video over TCP.
4. Figure 5-2 shows that the 7700PTX-AP is able to communicate with the UMD peer whose IP
address is 192.168.18.40 and who is listening on TCP port 9800.
Figure 5-2: UMD Peer Status

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6. PERFORMING A FIRMWARE UPGRADE
There are two ways to upgrade PTX firmware:
1. Using FTP to perform the upgrade via TCP/IP (recommended procedure).
2. Using a terminal application such as HyperTerminal to perform the upgrade via a serial connection.
6.1. FTP PROCEDURE
1. Open a command prompt window (in Windows: Start/Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt)
2. Enter the location of the firmware file. For example, type cd c:\temp.
3. Enter the command ftp followed by the PTX IP address.
For example, type ftp –A 192.168.18.22.
4. Enter the FTP command put followed by the firmware file name. For example, put ptx.bin.
5. When the transfer is complete enter the FTP command: bye.
6. Step 5 begins the process of saving the firmware to the non-volatile flash of the PTX. The save
process is displayed as a percentage on the PTX LCD. Once the process is complete, the PTX
LCD again displays the product name and firmware version.
7. Power off the PTX.
8. Power on the PTX.
6.2. SERIAL PROCEDURE
1. Power off the PTX.
2. Connect an adapter cable to a PC running a console or terminal application, such as Windows
HyperTerminal, to the PTX debug/monitor port.
3. Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
Baud 115200
Parity no
Data bits 8
Stop bits 2
Flow Control None
4. Set the PTX run/upgrade jumper to the upgrade position.
5. Power on the PTX.
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7. Start the firmware upload on the terminal application (for instance, in HyperTerminal select
Transfer/Send File…), use Xmodem as the transfer protocol, and select the firmware file. For
example, ptx.bin.
8. Once the upload is complete the message upload okay is displayed.
9. Power off the PTX.
10. Set the PTX run/upgrade jumper to the run position.
11. Remove the serial adapter cable.
12. Power on the PTX.