evertz 1200T Series User manual

1200T Series
Analog Clock Displays
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2012 - 2013
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 2.0 March 2013
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is
intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 1200T Series Analog Clock Displays. Evertz Microsystems expressly
prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz
Microsystems Ltd. Copies of this guide can be ordered from your Evertz products dealer or from Evertz
Microsystems.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a
n equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
•Read these instructions
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC – SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
WARNING
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
This equipment with the CE marking complies with bother the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:
•EN60065 Product Safety
•EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference Class A (Emission)
•EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to the European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.
NOTE
FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables
with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.

1200T Series Analog Clock Displays Manual
1200T Revision 1.2
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Preliminary Release Aug 2012
1.1 Updated specifications Feb 2013
1.2 Updated as 1200T manual – NTP is now an option Mar 2013
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 express 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. TIMECODE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS .......................................................................................4
2.2. ETHERNET CONNECTIONS....................................................................................................4
2.3. RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS PORT.........................................................................................5
2.4. POWER ....................................................................................................................................6
2.5. MOUNTING ..............................................................................................................................6
3. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................. 8
3.1. LTC INPUT................................................................................................................................8
3.2. LTC OUTPUT............................................................................................................................8
3.3. TIME KEEPING.........................................................................................................................8
3.4. SERIAL PORT:.........................................................................................................................8
3.5. ETHERNET:..............................................................................................................................8
3.6. BACKUP BATTERY..................................................................................................................8
3.7. ELECTRICAL............................................................................................................................9
3.8. PHYSICAL................................................................................................................................9
4. STATUS LED ...................................................................................................................... 10
5. REAR PANEL CONTROLS................................................................................................. 10
5.1. SETTING THE TIME ZONE OFFSET......................................................................................10
5.2. SETTING TIME AND BRIGHTNESS MANUALLY...................................................................12
6. BATTERY REPLACEMENT................................................................................................ 12
6.1. SAFETY GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF 3V LITHIUM
BATTERIES............................................................................................................................13
6.2. REMOVING THE BACK COVER: ...........................................................................................13

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6.3. CHANGING THE BATTERY: ..................................................................................................13
6.4. REPLACING THE BACK COVER:..........................................................................................14
7. SOFTWARE CONTROL ......................................................................................................14
7.1. CONNECTING THE CLOCK TO ACOMPUTER.....................................................................14
7.1.1. Requirements....................................................................................................................14
7.1.2. Connecting the COM Port .................................................................................................14
7.1.3. Terminal Program Setup ...................................................................................................14
7.2. COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................................................15
7.2.1. Show Commands Available...............................................................................................15
7.2.2. Commands........................................................................................................................15
7.2.2.1. HELP ..................................................................................................................15
7.2.2.2. UPGRADE..........................................................................................................15
7.2.2.3. REFERENCE......................................................................................................15
7.2.2.4. IP........................................................................................................................16
7.2.2.5. NTP ....................................................................................................................16
7.2.2.6. LIGHT.................................................................................................................16
7.2.2.7. DST ....................................................................................................................16
7.2.2.8. STATUS..............................................................................................................17
7.2.2.9. CLOCK ...............................................................................................................17
7.2.2.10.ZONE..................................................................................................................18
7.3. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE ..............................................................................................18
7.3.1. Overview and Setup..........................................................................................................18
7.3.2. Putting the 1200T into Upgrade Mode...............................................................................19
7.3.3. Uploading the Firmware ....................................................................................................19
8. VISTALINK® CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL...............................................................19
8.1.1. Connecting the 1200T Series Display to VistaLINK®.........................................................20
8.1.2. Installing VistaLINK®..........................................................................................................20
8.1.3. Using VistaLINK® to Configure the 1200T series clock ......................................................20
Figures
Figure 1-1: Clock Block Diagram...........................................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Overview ..........................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-2: Rear Panel Connections and Controls................................................................................................3
Figure 2-3. Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes..................................................................................................4
Figure 2-4: Rear Panel Mounting Template...........................................................................................................7
Figure 8-1: VistaLINK®Configuration - General Settings ...................................................................................21
Figure 8-2: VistaLINK®Configuration - NTP and SNMP Trap IP Settings..........................................................21
Figure 8-3: VistaLINK®Configuration - Fault Traps Settings..............................................................................22
Tables
Table 2-1: COM Port Pinout ..................................................................................................................................5
Table 5-1: DIP Switch Functions Overview .........................................................................................................10
Table 5-2: Time Zone Offset Switch Settings......................................................................................................11

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1. OVERVIEW
The 1200T Series Analog Clock Displays take master and slave clock technology to new levels of
convenience and excellence. The clocks are microprocessor controlled and employ separate direct drive
motors for each hand. This means that, as well as being able to set the time almost instantaneously, the
new displays are also silent in operation. The hands of the clocks can be programmed to move in sweep
mode or in steps.
Each clock can be programmed for automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment, as well as for any time
zone offset using a laptop computer. It is then only necessary to supply the clock system with Universal
Coordinated Time (UTC) from the master clock. Daylight Saving Time changes will be automatic, as will
adjustments for different time zones.
Each clock can be used as a master or slave clock. When used as a slave clock, it reads SMPTE linear
timecode (LTC) from a master clock. When used as a master, it generates LTC for distribution to other
slave clocks. In fact, any clock in the chain can generate timecode as soon as it loses timecode input from
the master. The system is therefore extremely robust and reliable.
When the +T option is added, the 1200T series clocks can lock to time disctributed as Network Time
Prototcol (NTP) over Ethernet.
The problems of power distribution have also been considerably simplified. With other clock products, it is
necessary to install power outlets wherever clocks are to be located. The 1200T system slave clocks may
be powered from the Ethernet cable that distributes both power and NTP time. The clocks may also be
powered locally using the AC to 12VDC adapter provided.
Internal crystal oscillators ensure that the clocks will continue to operate in the absence of input timecode.
Internal battery backup ensures that each clock will continue to keep time in the absence of timecode and
power. When power resumes, the hands will immediately reset to the correct time.
The 1200T series clock displays are offered in two sizes. Backlighting is available for all models.
Model
Description
1212T
12” diameter clock display
1212TL
12” diameter clock display with back lighting
1216T
16” diameter clock display
1216TL
16” diameter clock display with back lighting
Throughout this manual the model 1200T will be used to describe the clocks when describing common
features. When necessary, the specific model numbers will be used to distinguish features only available
on some models.
Features:
•Automatic detection of 30 Fps or 25 Fps SMPTE LTC timecode input
•May act as an NTP client when +T option is ordered.
•Three motors for quiet operation and rapid hand setting - sets to time in 10 seconds
•Automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment
•Addressable slave clocks with programmable time offsets of 0 to 23.5 hours in 0.5 hour increments -
set via DIP switches, RS-232 control or VistaLINK®
•Accepts date information from LTC User Bits using SMPTE ST 309 or Leitch™ protocol

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•Master or Slave operation with battery backed up clock
•Single cable distribution for both power and NTP using IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet
•Optional back lighting of clock face
•Two sizes 12” or 16”
•Time may be set manually via pushbutton switches, or through the RS-232 serial port, or via Vista Link
•Completely self-setting with NTP (Optional), SMPTE timecode input or battery back-up
•Built-in quartz time base oscillator with battery back-up
•May be configured as a timecode generator to drive other clocks
•Lighting brightness is adjustable
•Powered by 12VDC (with 50/60 Hz, 100240 VAC adapter), or IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet
•10/100Mbit Ethernet port for NTP and SNMP control/monitoring with VistaLINK® Pro
Serial Control
RS 232
NTP Input/Ouptut
Power over
Ethernet
Central
Processing
Unit
1200T Block Diagram
LTC I/O
Power
1
2
5
4
3
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
Figure 1-1: Clock Block Diagram
1.1. Compatibility with Original 1200 Series Analog Clocks
This manual is applicable only to the 1200T Series hardware. This 1200T Series hardware can be
distinquished from the original 1200 Series hardware by inspecting the rear panel of the unit. 1200T
series units are fitted with an RJ45 connector which is used to provide Power over Ethernet, SNMP and
NTP. The original 1200 series units do not have this RJ45 connector. This is the easiest way to tell the
difference between the two types of hardware. Please contact the Evertz service department to get
manual for the 1200 Series clocks.
Although this cursory examination reveals some obvious differences in the units, there are other
differences, which may not be as obvious. Series 2 hardware supports most but not all of the features of
the Series 1 hardware.
Features supported in the 1200 series hardware, that are not supported in the
1200T Series hardware are highlighted in special notes such as this throughout
this manual.