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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. CARD EDGE CONTROLS..............................................................................................................3
2.1. DETERMINING CURRENT IP ADDRESS SETTINGS.......................................................... 3
2.2. RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS.................................................................................... 3
2.3. CARD EDGE LEDS ............................................................................................................... 3
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 4
3.1. DATA INPUT SERIAL PORT.................................................................................................4
3.2. ELECTRICAL......................................................................................................................... 4
3.3. PHYSICAL ............................................................................................................................. 4
4. CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................ 5
4.2. CONNECT A PC TO THE DEBUG/MONITOR PORT ........................................................... 5
4.3. CONFIGURE NETWORK PARAMETERS ............................................................................ 8
4.4. CONFIGURE TRANSPORT TRANSLATION SERIAL SETTINGS....................................... 9
4.5. RS-232 PINOUTS ................................................................................................................ 10
4.6. RS-422 PINOUTS ................................................................................................................ 11
4.7. REBOOT.............................................................................................................................. 12
4.8. CONFIGURE TRANSPORT TRANSLATION NETWORK SETTINGS ...............................12
4.8.1. Initiate Connection.................................................................................................... 13
4.8.2. Receive Connection Request ................................................................................... 14
5. COMMUNICATION STATUS........................................................................................................ 16
6. FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................18
6.1. FTP PROCEDURE............................................................................................................... 18
6.2. SERIAL PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................ 18
7. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ...................................................................... 20
7.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®? ...................................................................................................... 20

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Figures
Figure 1-1: PTX Block Diagram........................................................................................................................1
Figure 1-2: Overview ........................................................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: PTX Card Edge..............................................................................................................................3
Figure 4-1: Upgrade Jumper ............................................................................................................................5
Figure 4-2: ‘Connect To’ Window.....................................................................................................................6
Figure 4-3: COM1 Properties ...........................................................................................................................6
Figure 4-4: 7700PTX-TRNS Main Menu ..........................................................................................................7
Figure 4-5: 7700PTX-TRNS Network Configuration Menu..............................................................................8
Figure 4-6: Transport Translation Serial Settings Menu Structure...................................................................9
Figure 4-7: RS-232 Pinouts............................................................................................................................10
Figure 4-8: RS-422 Pinouts............................................................................................................................11
Figure 4-9: Reboot Menu Structure................................................................................................................12
Figure 4-10: Transport Translation Network Settings Menu Structure...........................................................12
Figure 4-11: 7700PTX-TRNS Initiates Connection ........................................................................................13
Figure 4-12: Initiate Connection Example ......................................................................................................13
Figure 4-13: 7700PTX-TRNS Receives Connection......................................................................................14
Figure 4-14: Receive Connection Example....................................................................................................14
Figure 4-15: Receive Connection Example....................................................................................................15
Figure 5-1: Communication Status Menu Structure.......................................................................................16
Figure 5-2: Communication Status Example..................................................................................................16
Tables
Table 4-1: RS-232 Connections.....................................................................................................................10
Table 4-2: RS-422 Connections.....................................................................................................................11

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Apr 08
1.1 Added features, block diagram, technical specs & VistaLINK®section. Nov 08
1.2 Removed references to GPI, GPO, LTC specifications Apr 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
•Modular, conveniently fits into 7700FR-C 3RU frame
•Frame status trigger
•VistaLINK®- capable for remote monitoring and control via SNMP (using VistaLINK®PRO)
Figure 1-1: PTX Block Diagram

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The function of the 7700PTX-TRNS is to provide transport translation between a serial and a TCP/IP
link. The 7700PTX-TRNS supports up to 4 translations – one for each of the 7700PTX-TRNS’s serial
ports.
Figure 1-2: Overview
On the serial-side of the 7700PTX-TRNS, Figure 1-2 shows:
•Host S_A connected to serial port 1 of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
•Host S_B connected to serial port 2 of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
•Host S_C connected to serial port 3 of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
•Host S_D connected to serial port 4 of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
On the network-side of the 7700PTX-TRNS, Figure 1-2 shows:
•Hosts T_A, T_B, T_C, and T_D connected to the 7700PTX-TRNS.
Protocol A data sent by S_A will be received by the 7700PTX-TRNS and passed along to T_A via
TCP/IP. Protocol A data sent by T_A via TCP/IP will be received by the 7700PTX-TRNS and passed
along to S_A via the serial link. The same holds true for Protocol B between S_B and T_B, Protocol C
between S_C and T_C, and Protocol D between S_D and T_D.

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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. OVERVIEW
The basic steps needed to configure the 7700PTX-TRNS are as follows:
1. Connect the serial port of a PC running a console application to the debug/upgrade port of the
7700PTX-TRNS.
2. Configure the network settings of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
3. Configure the transport translation serial settings of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
4. Wire the 7700PTX-TRNS to the serial hosts.
5. Reboot the 700PTX-TRNS to allow modifications to network settings and/or transport translation
serial settings to take effect.
6. Configure the transport translation network settings of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
4.2. CONNECT A PC TO THE DEBUG/MONITOR PORT
The parameters of the 7700PTX-TRNS must be configured via its debug/monitor port, the header of
which is labelled 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-TRNS, directly above the
card unlock latch.
Figure 4-1: Upgrade Jumper
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:
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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
9. Enter the information for the COM1 Properties settings as listed Figure 4-3.

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10. Press the <Enter> key or select OK. The “COM Properties” window closes, leaving the
HyperTerminal window open.
11. Apply power if the 7700PTX-TRNS does not have power. The boot sequence and Main Menu
are displayed in the HyperTerminal window.
12. If the 7700PTX-TRNS has power, press the <Enter> key to view the 7700PTX-TRNS’s menu
system.
13. The parameters of the 7700PTX-TRNS are configurable via its menu system, the root of which
is called Main Menu. This is shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4: 7700PTX-TRNS Main Menu
"The menu system of the 7700PTX-TRNS can also be accessed by using a TELNET
client.

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4.3. CONFIGURE NETWORK PARAMETERS
Figure 4-5: 7700PTX-TRNS Network Configuration Menu
To configure the network parameters of the 7700PTX-TRNS:
1. From the Main Menu select Network Configuration.
2. Select Set IP Address then enter the IP address of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
3. Select Set Netmask then enter the subnet mask of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
4. If needed, select Set Gateway to set the IP address of the gateway/router.
5. For a manually entered network configuration, ensure DHCP enabled is set to False. A setting
of True means the 7700PTX-TRNS will, upon boot, try to fetch network settings from a DHCP
server. The Use DHCP entry permits changes to this parameter.
6. Once the network settings are configured, select Save and Exit before exiting the Network
Configuration to save the settings, otherwise select Exit.
"The 7700PTX-TRNS must be rebooted for any network setting changes to take
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4.4. CONFIGURE TRANSPORT TRANSLATION SERIAL SETTINGS
Figure 4-6: Transport Translation Serial Settings Menu Structure
Figure 4-6 shows the menu structure used to configure the transport translation serial settings. The
serial standard is available only to ports 1 – 3. Port 4 is capable only of RS-232.
"The 7700PTX-TRNS must be rebooted for any transport translation serial setting
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4.5. RS-232 PINOUTS
Figure 4-7: RS-232 Pinouts
7700PTX-TRNS Serial Host
Port Pin Number Pin Function Pin Function
1 TX RX
2 RX TX
1 6 GND GND
7 TX RX
8 RX TX
2 12 GND GND
13 TX RX
14 RX TX
3 22 GND GND
23 TX RX
24 RX TX
4 26 GND GND
Table 4-1: RS-232 Connections

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4.6. RS-422 PINOUTS
Figure 4-8: RS-422 Pinouts
7700PTX-TRNS Serial Host
Port Pin Number Pin Function Pin Function
1 TX- RX-
3 TX+ RX+
2 Rx- TX-
4 RX+ TX+
1
6 GND GND
7 TX- RX-
9 TX+ RX+
8 Rx- TX-
10 RX+ TX+
2
12 GND GND
13 TX- RX-
15 TX+ RX+
14 Rx- TX-
16 RX+ TX+
3
22 GND GND
Table 4-2: RS-422 Connections

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"Port 4 is not RS-422 capable.
4.7. REBOOT
Figure 4-9: Reboot Menu Structure
Figure 4-9 shows how the 7700PTX-TRNS can be instructed to reboot, via its menu system.
4.8. CONFIGURE TRANSPORT TRANSLATION NETWORK SETTINGS
Figure 4-10: Transport Translation Network Settings Menu Structure
Figure 4-10 shows the menu structure used to configure the transport translation network settings. The
manner in which these parameters are set depends on whether or not the 7700PTX-TRNS initiates the
TCP connection.

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4.8.1. Initiate Connection
Figure 4-11: 7700PTX-TRNS Initiates Connection
Suppose we have the environment of Figure 4-11 where host T_A listens on port 4000 for TCP
connection requests. Under these conditions, it is the responsibility of the 7700PTX-TRNS to initiate
the TCP connection establishment process. The corresponding 7700PTX-TRNS configuration would
appear similar to that of Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12: Initiate Connection Example
The 7700PTX-TRNS will attempt to initiate the TCP connection after the network settings have been
saved.

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4.8.2. Receive Connection Request
Figure 4-13: 7700PTX-TRNS Receives Connection
Suppose we have the environment of Figure 4-14 where host T_A initiates the TCP connection
establishment process. T_A sends the connection request to port 4000. Under these conditions, it is
the responsibility of the 7700PTX-TRNS to listen on port 4000 for TCP connection requests. The
corresponding 7700PTX-TRNS configuration will be similar to that of Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-14: Receive Connection Example
When the Peer IP Address is set only connection requests from that IP address will be accepted by the
7700PTX-TRNS.

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The corresponding 7700PTX-TRNS configuration will be similar to Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-15: Receive Connection Example
When the Peer IP Address is not set, connection requests from any IP address will be accepted by the
7700PTX-TRNS.

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5. COMMUNICATION STATUS
The communication status of any port can be checked via the menu system of the 7700PTX-TRNS.
Figure 5-1 shows the menu structure.
Figure 5-1: Communication Status Menu Structure
Figure 5-2 shows an example.
Figure 5-2: Communication Status Example