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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. CONFIGURATION STEPS.................................................................................................................... 5
4.2. DEBUG/MONITOR PORT CONNECTION ........................................................................................... 5
4.3. MAIN MENU .......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.4. NETWORK CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................. 8
4.5. SERIAL PORT SETUP.......................................................................................................................... 9
4.5.1. Parameters .................................................................................................................9
4.5.2. Back Plate................................................................................................................. 10
4.5.3. RS-232 Wiring........................................................................................................... 11
4.5.4. RS-422 Wiring........................................................................................................... 12
4.5.5. 8-Pin Female DIN Connector....................................................................................13
4.6. SNMP SETUP...................................................................................................................................... 13
4.6.1. Parameters ...............................................................................................................13
4.7. MT830 PROTOCOL SETTINGS SETUP............................................................................................ 14
4.7.1. Parameters ...............................................................................................................14
5. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS......................................................................................................... 15
5.1. CHECKING RECEIVER COMMUNICATION...................................................................................... 15
5.2. STATISTICS........................................................................................................................................ 15
5.2.1. Serial Port Activity.....................................................................................................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 1-1: Typical 7700PTX-MT8 Setup.........................................................................................................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: HyperTerminal Main Menu.............................................................................................................7
Figure 4-5: 7700PTX Back Plate....................................................................................................................10
Figure 4-6: RS-232 Pins.................................................................................................................................11
Figure 4-7: RS-422 Pins.................................................................................................................................12
Figure 4-8: 8-Pin Female DIN Connector.......................................................................................................13
Tables
Table 4-1: 7700PTX-MT8 Main Menu..............................................................................................................7
Table 4-2: Serial Port Parameters....................................................................................................................9
Table 4-3: RS-232 Wiring...............................................................................................................................11
Table 4-4: RS-422 Wiring...............................................................................................................................12
Table 4-5: SNMP Parameters ........................................................................................................................13
Table 4-6: MT830 Protocol Parameters .........................................................................................................14
Table 5-1: Incoming Serial Port Statistics.......................................................................................................16
Table 5-2: Outgoing Serial Port Statistics.......................................................................................................16

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Apr 07
1.1 Updated card edge drawing Nov 07
1.2 Added features, block diagram, technical specs and VistaLINK section. Nov 08
1.3 Removed references to GPI, GPO, LTC specifications Apr 09
1.4 Removed block diagram Nov 09
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confirmation form.
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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.
Function:
The function of the 7700PTX generally falls into one of four 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-MT8 is designed to provide an SNMP interface to a MT830 analog broadcast receiver.
The 7700PTX-MT8 can communicate with up to 4 receivers.
Figure 1-1 shows a typical 7700PTX-MT8 setup.

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Figure 1-1: Typical 7700PTX-MT8 Setup

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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
Configuring the 7700PTX-MT8 requires these basic 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 each serial port to match those of the receiver(s).
4. Configure the SNMP read and write community strings should changes to the defaults be
required.
5. Configure the MT830 protocol parameters to match those of the receiver(s).
6. Physically wire the serial port(s) of the 7700PTX-MT8 to the remote control port of the
receiver(s) via J1 of the DB9 pigtail cable.
7. Reboot the 7700PTX-MT8.
4.2. DEBUG/MONITOR PORT CONNECTION
The 7700PTX-MT8 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
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 will open as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2: ‘Connect To’ Window
7. Select COM1 for the “Connect using’ setting. If COM1 is in use, choose 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 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-MT8 does not have power. The boot sequence and Main Menu
are displayed in the HyperTerminal window.
12. If the 7700PTX-MT8 has power, press the <Enter> key to view the 7700PTX-MT8’s menu
system.
13. Various 7700PTX-MT8 parameters are configurable via the 7700PTX-MT8’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-MT8’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 which connect to
receiver(s)
3 SNMP Setup Community strings
4 MT830 Protocol Settings
Setup Settings specific to the MT830 protocol
5 Engineering/Debug Used for troubleshooting
Table 4-1: 7700PTX-MT8 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 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.
These parameters can only be set via the Network Configuration menu of the 7700PTX-MT8.
"The 7700PTX-MT8 must be rebooted for any network setting changes to take
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4.5. SERIAL PORT SETUP
4.5.1. Parameters
The 7700PTX-MT8 has 4 serial ports. The parameters associated with each serial port are listed in
Table 4-2.
Parameter 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 receiver uses the following settings:
•8 data bits
•No parity
•1 stop bit
The receiver’s baud rate can be configured via the receiver’s OMNI VU front panel as follows:
•Set the control knob to position H (Format/Configuration)
•Press the > button LED until the ADDR BAUD TTL message is displayed
•Press the PROG button LED
•Press the > button LED to advance the cursor to the BAUD setting
•Use the ^ and v button LEDs to set a baud rate of 19200
•Press the TAKE button LED to save and load the new baud rate
The receiver’s serial standard is set to RS-232 when the group of 8 wires leaving the receiver’s remote
control connector is connected to J10. When connected to J15, RS422 is selected. Refer to the
receiver’s owner’s manual for more information.
It is recommended that the receiver be configured as follows:
•Interface of RS232 for cable lengths less than 50’
•Interface of RS422 for cable lengths greater than 50’ or for noisy environments
•Baud of 19200
The serial settings of the 7700PTX-MT8 must be configured to match those of the receiver. There are
two ways of configuring serial parameters on the 7700PTX-MT8:
1. Using VLPro
2. Using the Serial Port Setup menu of the 7700PTX-MT8
Regardless of how the serial settings of the 7700PTX-MT8 are set, the 7700PTX-MT8 must be
rebooted for changes to any serial settings to take effect.
"The 7700PTX-MT8 must be rebooted for any serial parameter changes to take
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4.5.2. Back Plate
Figure 4-5 displays the rear plate of the 7700PTX.
Figure 4-5: 7700PTX Back Plate

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4.5.3. RS-232 Wiring
Figure 4-6 shows which pins of the back plate are used for RS-232 serial connections.
Figure 4-6: RS-232 Pins
Table 4-3 details how to connect the 7700PTX-MT8 to J1 of the DB9 pigtail cable, which in turn,
connects to the receiver’s remote control port for RS-232 operation.
7700PTX-MT8 J1 Connector
Port Pin Name Pin Pin
TXA 1 3
RXA 2 2
1 GND 6 5
TXB 7 3
RXB 8 2
2 GND 12 5
TXC 13 3
RXC 14 2
3 GND 22 5
TXD 23 3
RXD 24 2
4 GND 26 5
Table 4-3: RS-232 Wiring

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4.5.4. RS-422 Wiring
Figure 4-7 shows which pins of the back plate are used for RS-422 serial connections.
Figure 4-7: RS-422 Pins
Table 4-4 details how to connect the 7700PTX-MT8 to J1 of the DB9 pigtail cable, which in turn,
connects to the receiver’s remote control port for RS-422 operation.
7700PTX-MT8 J1 Connector
Port Pin Name Pin Pin
TX-A 1 8
TX+A 3 4
RX-A 2 7
RX+A 4 6
1
GND 6 5
TX-B 7 8
TX+B 9 4
RX-B 8 7
RX+B 10 6
2
GND 12 5
TX-C 13 8
TX+C 15 4
RX-C 14 7
RX+C 16 6
3
GND 22 5
Table 4-4: RS-422 Wiring

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"The 7700PTX-MT8’s fourth serial port is not RS-422 capable.
4.5.5. 8-Pin Female DIN Connector
An 8-pin female DIN connector attaches to the remote control port of the receiver. The relationship
between the pins of this connector and those of the J1 DB9 female connector is illustrated in Figure
4-8.
Figure 4-8: 8-Pin Female DIN Connector
4.6. SNMP SETUP
4.6.1. Parameters
Table 4-5 lists the parameters associated with the SNMP setup.
Parameter Notes
Read-only
community Community string used for SNMP gets. The default is public.
Read-write
community Community string used for SNMP gets or sets. The default is private.
Table 4-5: SNMP Parameters
These parameters can only be set via the SNMP Setup menu of the 7700PTX-MT8.
Changes to these parameters do not require a reboot of the 7700PTX-MT8.
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4.7. MT830 PROTOCOL SETTINGS SETUP
4.7.1. Parameters
Table 4-6 lists the parameters associated with the MT830 protocol.
Parameter Notes
Receiver
address This 4-digit parameter must match the address shown via the receiver’s OMNI VU
front panel (control knob position H Format/Configuration). The default is 0000.
Response
timeout The maximum amount of time, in ms, that the 7700PTX-MT8 will wait for a response
from the receiver. The default is 500 ms.
Table 4-6: MT830 Protocol Parameters
There are 2 ways to configure these parameters:
1. Using VLPro
2. Using the MT830 Protocol Settings Setup menu of the 7700PTX-MT8
Changes to these parameters do not require a reboot of the 7700PTX-MT8.

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
5.1. CHECKING RECEIVER COMMUNICATION
The steps below detail how to verify whether or not the 7700PTX-MT8 is able to communicate with a
receiver.
1. Start a HyperTerminal session via the steps given in section 4.2.
2. From the Main Menu select Engineering/Debug.
3. Select Check receiver comms.
4. Select the 7700PTX-MT8 Serial Port to which the receiver is connected.
If the 7700PTX-MT8 Serial Port is able to communicate with the receiver, the following message should
be displayed:
receiver on serial port x responding
where x = 1, 2, 3, or 4.
If the 7700PTX-MT8 Serial Port is unable to communicate with the receiver the following message
should be displayed:
receiver on serial port x not responding
where x = 1, 2, 3, or 4.
5.2. STATISTICS
The 7700PTX-MT8 tracks a wide variety of statistical information. These statistics are viewed via the
Show Task Statistics entry of the Engineering/Debug menu. Some of these statistics are discussed
briefly below.
5.2.1. Serial Port Activity
5.2.1.1. Incoming
An example of incoming serial port activity is represented by the following:
Incoming serial port statistics...
in in in
prot port subp valid cmds cmds timeout no
id id id in chars cmds out too lng malfrmd discrds no outQ mbufs
******* **** ***** *************** ************** ********** ********* ********** ********** **********
218B 1S1 0 0x00000003 0x00000001 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000
218B 2S2 0 0x00000003 0x00000001 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000
218B 3S3 0 0x00000003 0x00000001 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000
218B 4S4 0 0x00000003 0x00000001 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000 0x00000

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These statistics are described in Table 5-1.
Parameter Notes
In prot id The protocol expected on this serial port displayed in both a numeric (21) and textual (8B) format.
In port id The port identifier in both numeric (1 – 4) and textual (S1 – S4) format.
In subp id The sub-port identifier. Serial ports do not require a sub-port ID so this value should be 0.
In chars
The number of alphanumeric characters received from the receiver. If a receiver is connected
and this value is 0 it may mean:
•The serial port configuration is incorrect
•The serial port wiring is incorrect
•The receiver address parameter is not configured properly
Valid cmds
out The number of full receiver responses received by the 7700PTX-MT8.
Cmds too
long The number of receiver responses received that were too long. Typically, this field should be 0. If
not, it may point to bad wiring or incorrect serial port settings.
Cmds
malfmd The number of bad receiver responses received by the 7700PTX-MT8. Typically, this field should
be 0 during normal operation. If not, it may point to bad wiring or incorrect serial port settings.
Timeout
discards The number of receiver responses discarded due to inactivity. This value gets incremented if part
of a receiver response is received. This value should normally be 0.
No outQ This value should be 0.
No mbufs The number of receiver responses discarded due to lack of internal storage on the 7700PTX-
MT8. The value should normally be 0.
Table 5-1: Incoming Serial Port Statistics
5.2.1.2. Outgoing
The following represents an example of outgoing serial port activity:
Outgoing serial port statistics...
Port Out Cmds
**** ****************
S1 0x00000001
S2 0x00000001
S3 0x00000001
S4 0x00000001
These statistics are described in Table 5-2.
Parameter Notes
Port The port identifier in textual (S1 – S4) format.
Out Cmds The number of request packets sent by the 7700PTX-MT8 to the receiver.
Table 5-2: Outgoing Serial Port Statistics