evertz TR-4800E User manual

TR-4800E
Tally Router
User Manual
© Copyright 2015
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 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 and 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 the 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 ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT
WARNING:
THIS EQUIPMENT USES POWER/MAINS CONNECTORS FITTED WITH
SAFETY GROUND PINS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
GROUNDING OF THE GROUND PIN OF THE MAINS PLUG MUST BE
MAINTAINED. IN ADDITION GROUNDING OF GROUND TERMINAL ON THE
MAIN EQUIPMENT CHASSIS MUST BE MAINTAINED.

WARNING:
DANGEROUSLY HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE POWER
SUPPLY FRAME.
WARNING:
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS,
DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC
RECEPTACLE THIS EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE POWER
SUPPLY CORD. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DISCONNECT
ALL POWER SUPPLY CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions
unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug each power supply cord into separate branch
circuits employing separate service grounds.
NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components.
NEVER operate this product with any covers removed.
NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
NEVER bypass any fuse or replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
NEVER block the airflow through ventilation slots.
NEVER expose this product to extremely low or high temperatures.
This product complies with the requirements of the product family standards for video, audio, audio-
visual entertainment, and lighting control apparatus for professional use as mentioned below.

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
This equipment with the CE marking complies with both 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.
EN60065
Safety
EN504192 2005
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Contact
your Local Authority for recycling advice
EN55103-1: 1996
Emission
EN55103-2: 1996
Immunity

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 is a must.
Evertz Microsystems Ltd
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may cause harmful interference, and this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Tested to comply
with FCC
Standards
For Home or Office Use

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................1
2SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................3
2.1 REAR GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS.................................................................................3
2.2 REAR GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS .............................................................................3
2.3 FRONT GENERAL PURPOSE I/O (+BP16 OPTION ONLY) ...............................................3
2.4 SERIAL PORTS ...................................................................................................................3
2.5 ETHERNET PORT................................................................................................................3
2.6 POWER SUPPLIES .............................................................................................................4
2.7 COMPLIANCE......................................................................................................................4
2.8 MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL..............................................................................4
2.9 ORDERING OPTIONS .........................................................................................................4
3INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................5
3.1 POWER CONNECTIONS.....................................................................................................5
3.2 ETHERNET CONNECTION..................................................................................................6
3.3 SERIAL PORTS ...................................................................................................................7
3.4 GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS............................................................................................8
3.5 OUTPUT PORTS................................................................................................................10
3.6 WET POWER.....................................................................................................................13
3.7 GENERAL PURPOSE I/O MODES....................................................................................14
3.7.1 Tally Wet and Dry Terminology...............................................................................14
3.7.2 General Purpose Output Modes..............................................................................15
3.7.3 General Purpose Input Modes.................................................................................15
3.8 FRONT PANEL BINDING POSTS OPTION (+BP16).........................................................16
3.8.1 Binding Post Outputs...............................................................................................16
3.8.2 Binding Post Inputs .................................................................................................17
3.9 OPTIONAL TR4800-BHP BULKHEAD PANEL..................................................................18
3.9.1 TR4800-BHP General Purpose Output Connections...............................................19
3.9.2 TR4800-BHP General Purpose Input Connections..................................................20
4CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................21
4.1 SETTING THE IP ADDRESS..............................................................................................21
4.2 UPDATING AND USING VISTALINK PRO........................................................................22
4.2.1 Updating VistaLINK® with a New JAR File..............................................................23
4.2.2 Applying a JAR update VistaLINK® Pro..................................................................24

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4.2.3 Opening the Configuration View for the TR-4800E in VistaLINK® Pro....................24
4.2.4 Opening the Alarm View for the TR-4800E in VistaLINK® Pro................................25
4.3 CONFIGURING THE TALLY ROUTER..............................................................................25
4.3.1 Selecting the Wet Voltage Source...........................................................................25
4.3.2 Configuring the Front GPIO Binding Posts (+BP16 option only)..............................26
4.3.3 Configuring the Rear GPI........................................................................................26
4.3.4 Configuring the Rear GPO ......................................................................................26
5OPERATION...............................................................................................................................27
5.1 QUARTZ REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL.....................................................................27
5.2 MAGNUM INTEGRATION..................................................................................................28
5.2.1 MAGNUM-TALLY License.......................................................................................28
5.2.2 Adding the Tally Router to MAGNUM......................................................................29
5.3 UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE .........................................................................................29
5.3.1 Performing a Firmware Upgrade with VistaLINK® Pro............................................29
5.3.2 Performing a Firmware Upgrade Through the Serial Port........................................30

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Figures
Figure 1-1: Front Panel of the TR-4800E..........................................................................................................1
Figure 1-2: Rear Panel of the TR-4800E ..........................................................................................................1
Figure 1-3: Front Panel of the TR-4800E with 16 Binding Posts (+BP16 option) .............................................2
Figure 1-4: Rear Panel View of the TR-4800E with the +BP16 option..............................................................2
Figure 1-5: Optional TR4800-BHP Breakout Panel for Rear 48 GPO and 32 GPI...........................................2
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel of TR-4800E ................................................................................................................5
Figure 2-2: External AC Adapter Power Supply (12V DC)................................................................................5
Figure 2-3: Rear GPI Input Schematic..............................................................................................................8
Figure 2-4: Rear General Purpose Output Circuit Diagram (Dry)...................................................................10
Figure 2-5: Front Panel with +BP16 Option ....................................................................................................16
Figure 2-6: Front GPIO Channel in Dry GPO Mode Circuit Diagram..............................................................16
Figure 2-7: Front GPIO Channel in Wet GPO Mode Circuit Diagram.............................................................16
Figure 2-8: Front panel GPIO in Wet GPI Mode Circuit Diagram...................................................................17
Figure 2-9: Front GPIO Channel in Dry GPI Mode Circuit Diagram................................................................17
Figure 2-10: Optional TR4800-BHP Bulkhead Panel......................................................................................18
Figure 2-11: TR4800-BHP GPO in Wet Mode Circuit Diagram......................................................................19
Figure 2-12: TR4800-BHP GPO in Dry Mode Circuit Diagram.......................................................................19
Figure 2-13: TR4800-BHP GPI in Wet Mode Circuit Diagram........................................................................20
Figure 2-14: TR4800-BHP GPI in Dry Mode Circuit Diagram.........................................................................20
Figure 3-1: VistaLINK® Pro Version Information............................................................................................23
Figure 3-2: VistaLINK® Pro Configuration View .............................................................................................24
Figure 4-1: VistaLINK® Pro Upgrade Firmware Dialog ..................................................................................30
Tables
Table 2-1: Standard 8-pin Modular Connector Wiring Color Codes .................................................................6
Table 2-2: Serial Port Pin Definitions ................................................................................................................7
Table 2-3: Command Line Interface Commands..............................................................................................7
Table 2-4: Rear GPI Input Electrical Specifications..........................................................................................8
Table 2-5: Rear Panel Inputs 1 (1-16) Connector Pinout..................................................................................9
Table 2-6: Rear Panel Inputs 2 (17-32) Connector Pinout................................................................................9
Table 2-7: Rear General Purpose Output Electrical Specifications ................................................................10
Table 2-8: Rear Panel Outputs 1 (1-16) Connector Pinout.............................................................................11
Table 2-9: Rear Panel Output 2 (17-32) Connector Pinout.............................................................................11
Table 2-10: Rear Panel Outputs 2 (33-48) Connector Pinout.........................................................................12
Table 2-11: Wet Power Source Selections .....................................................................................................13
Table 2-12: Front GPIO Channel GPO Electrical Specifications....................................................................17
Table 2-4: Rear GPI Input Electrical Specifications........................................................................................18
Table 3-1: VistaLINK® Pro Configuration Tabs..............................................................................................25

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First release Apr 2015
1.1 Update for +BP16 option and TR4800-BHP option Jul 2015
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 TR-4800E Tally Router is an Ethernet-controlled interface for 32 General Purpose Inputs (GPIs)
and 48 General Purpose Outputs (GPOs). It is the successor to the TR-3200E. All General Purpose
I/O (GPIO) are provided on five, 37-pin D-Sub connectors on the back of the unit. A gigabit 1000baseT
Ethernet connection is used to configure and control the unit. Two RS-232 serial ports are used for
initial configuration and debug, and for optional serial control.
The unit is configured through SNMP using the VistaLINK™ software. Advanced features such as
edge triggering on inputs, and variable-length pulse outputs are easily setup with the graphical user
interface. Each input or output can be set to normal logic (normally-open) or inverted logic (normally-
closed). In addition, the state of the inputs and outputs can be monitored or changed manually for
debugging purposes.
The Tally Router provides wet power on each of the rear 37-pin D-Sub connectors. This can be used to
power passive devices (tally lights, buttons, buzzers, etc) to simplify wiring to GPIs and GPOs. The
Wet power can be configured to come from either the 5V or 12V internal power sources, or from an
external power source that is applied to the rear WET PWR binding posts.
The MAGNUM control system with the MAGNUM-TALLY software module integrates the GPI and GPO
from the Tally Router into a single unified interface. The GPI and GPO of the Tally Router are
represented graphically as a virtual tally pin grid. Each GPI and GPO signal is given a source and
destination name. Custom triggers and behaviors can be easily setup to activate tally lights on
cameras, trigger Under Monitor Displays (UMDs), activate switchers, replay and record systems, and
more.
The TR-4800E is powered from a universal AC power supply that accepts 90VAC to 264VAC, at 50 or
60Hz. In addition to this, the unit is shipped with a universal external 12V DC power supply that
connects to the 12V DC input on the back of the Tally Router. This provides a second, redundant
power source to allow the Tally Router to perform in critical signal chains.
Figure 1-1: Front Panel of the TR-4800E
Figure 1-2: Rear Panel of the TR-4800E

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Figure 1-3: Front Panel of the TR-4800E with 16 Binding Posts (+BP16 option)
Figure 1-4: Rear Panel View of the TR-4800E with the +BP16 option
The +BP16 ordering option adds 16 configurable GPIO to the front panel on binding posts. The rear
wet power binding posts are also moved to the front panel. Each of the 16 GPIO are fully software-
configurable to be either inputs or outputs, wet or dry. Each of the 16 GPIO have three LEDs to
indicate their Input/Output, Wet/Dry, and On/Off status.
Figure 1-5: Optional TR4800-BHP Breakout Panel for Rear 48 GPO and 32 GPI
The optional TR4800BHP breakout panel can be ordered separately to break out the rear GPIO from
the Tally Router. It comes with five, 6 foot 37-pin D-Sub cables. Each of the 48 GPO and 32 GPI are
available on 2-pin removable terminal blocks. Furthermore, each GPO and GPI is switchable between
wet and dry mode. An LED indicator lights up when wet voltage is present. A cable strain relief bar is
provided to tie cables and prevent accidental disconnection.
Features & Benefits:
•48 General Purpose Outputs, and 32 General Purpose Inputs on rear 37-pin D-Sub connectors.
•Rear binding posts for external wet power input.
•Wet power source selectable between external power and internal 5V and 12V power sources.
•The +BP16 option adds 16 configurable GPI/GPO to the front panel on binding posts.
•General Purpose Inputs are protected by optoisolators. Wide voltage range up to 24V.
•General Purpose Outputs are protected by polyfuses.
•Can configure General Purpose Inputs for edge, high, or low triggering.
•Can configure General Purpose Outputs as pulse or steady outputs.
•All General Purpose I/O can be setup as normal (normally-open) or inverted (normally-closed).
•Available TR4800-BHP bulkhead panel to breakout rear GPIO.
•Gigabit Ethernet & Serial ports for SNMP configuration and Quartz Protocol control.
•Included external redundant universal DC power supply.

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2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 REAR GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS
Number of GPIs: 32
Connectors: 2 x D-Subminiature DC-37 female sockets, each with 16 GPI
Maximum Voltage: +/- 24 Volts DC
Protection: Current limit, approximately 10mA – 15mA.
Wet Power: Provided on +WET and –WET pins (isolated from chassis ground)
2.2 REAR GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS
Number of GPIs: 48
Connectors: 3 x D-Subminiature DC-37 female sockets, each with 16 GPO
Maximum Voltage: +/- 24 Volts DC
Protection: Polyfuse, 0.15 Amps maximum
Wet Power: Provided on +WET and –WET pins (isolated from chassis ground)
2.3 FRONT GENERAL PURPOSE I/O (+BP16 OPTION ONLY)
Number of GPIOs: 16
Connectors: 2 x Standard banana connector binding posts per GPIO (red/black)
Maximum Voltage: +/- 24 Volts DC
Protection: Polyfuse, 0.15 Amps maximum
Wet Power: Switchable (12V/5V/External/None)
2.4 SERIAL PORTS
Number: 2
Connector: Female DB-9
Level: RS232 or RS422 software selectable
Baud Rate: 115200 baud
Format: 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits
Function:
Serial 1 Port: Configuration: Command Line Interface
Serial 2 Port: Control: Quartz Protocol
2.5 ETHERNET PORT
Network Type: Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T IEEE 802.3z
Connector: RJ-45
SNMP Standard: SNMP v1 compliant (RFC-1157, RFC-1213)

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2.6 POWER SUPPLIES
AC Voltage: Auto-ranging 100 - 240 Volts AC, 50/60Hz
Protection: Line fuse and neutral fuse (T2AL250V)
Power Factor: > 0.7
Redundant Supply:External +12V DC power supply provided (auto-ranging)
Power Consumption
Wet Power Off:20 watts typical (Wet power “none” or “external”)
Wet Power On: 50 watts max (internal 5V or 12V power being used)
2.7 COMPLIANCE
Safety: ETL Listed, complies with EU low voltage directive?
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15 Class A regulations?
Complies with EU EMC directive?
CE Marked
ROHS:Complies with EU ROHS directive
2.8 MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Dimensions: 19“ Width x 1.75” Height x 7.5” Depth
(483mm Width x 45mm Height x 190mm Depth)
Dimensions (+BP16): 19“ Width x 1.75” Height x 8.5” Depth
(483mm Width x 45mm Height x 215mm Depth)
Weight: 8 lbs (3.6kg)??
Operating Temperature: 0ºC to +40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) ambient
2.9 ORDERING OPTIONS
+BP16 Additional 16 GPIO on front panel binding posts
TR4800-BHP Rear GPI/GPO breakout panel (ordered separately)

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3 INSTALLATION
The Tally router is designed to fit into standard 19” equipment racks. Installation in a 19” rack is simple.
Guide the unit through the aperture in the front of the rack until the rack-mounting flanges are flush
against the side member of the rack and bolt in place with fixing screws (not supplied). Behind the unit
a clearance of 8” (200mm) should be provided for the connection of external cables.
LNK
ACT
MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
MODEL TR-4800E
WET
PWR
ETHERNET
+12V DC
SERIAL 2
SERIAL 1
INPUTS 1 (1-16)
INPUTS 2 (17-32)
OUTPUTS 1 (1-16)
OUTPUTS 2 (17-32)
OUTPUTS 3 (33-48)
FUSE
FUSE T2AL250V
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel of TR-4800E
3.1 POWER CONNECTIONS
The TR-4800E power supply has an IEC320 C14 AC power inlet. This combines a standard power inlet
with a fuse holder and EMI line filter. The inlet is fused from the factory for 120V with two fuses rated
for 2 amps (T2AL250V). If the tally router is being used with 200V AC or higher, these fuses should be
reduced to 1 amps (T1AL250V). The fuse holder can be removed once the power cord is unplugged by
levering it out with a small screwdriver.
There in no power switch. The unit will power on as soon as the AC power is connected. The power
supply is auto-ranging and can operate on 90-132 or 180-264 volts AC at 50Hz or 60Hz. Power should
be applied by connecting a 3-wire grounding type power supply cord to the power entry modules on the
rear panel. The power cord should be minimum 18 AWG wire size; type SVT marked VW-1, maximum
2.5 m in length.
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The AC inlet EMI line filter uses the chassis ground as part of the circuit. This
generates a small amount of AC leakage current to ground. In order to reduce risk
of electric shock, the u
nit MUST be grounded properly through the ground
connections on the AC power supply inlets.
A 12V DC barrel (2.5x5mm) connection on the rear of the frame can be used with the provided 12V DC
external power supply. This provides the tally router with a redundant power supply and allows it to
continue operating if a power fault occurs in one of the supplies. Ideally, the tally router AC inlet and
the external 12V DC power supply should be powered by separate AC sources to provide true
redundancy. When the 12V DC connection in plugged in, thread the locking collar tightly to prevent
accidental removal.
Figure 2-2: External AC Adapter Power Supply (12V DC)

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3.2 ETHERNET CONNECTION
The TR-4800E is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port. It can be used with either 100base-TX (100
Mbps) or 1000base-T (1 Gbps) twisted pair Ethernet networks. Category 5e UTP cable or better is
required with a maximum length of less than 100 meters (328 feet). The cable must be “straight
through” with an 8-pin modular connector at each end. Make the network connection by plugging one
end of the cable into the tally router and the other end into an Ethernet hub or switch.
The straight-through Ethernet cable can be purchased or can be constructed using the pinout
information in Table 3 1. A color code wiring chart is provided in Table 3 1 for the current Ethernet
standards (AT&T 258A or EIA/TIA 258B color coding shown). Also refer to the notes following the table
for additional wiring guide information.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pin# EIA/TIA 568A
AT&T 258A or
EIA/TIA 568B
100Base-TX 1000Base-T
1
White/Green stripe
White/Orange stripe
Transmit +
TxRx A+
2 Green Orange Transmit –
TxRx A-
3 White/Orange stripe White/Green stripe Receive +
TxRx B+
4 Blue Blue Not Used (required)
TxRx C+
5 White/Blue stripe White/Blue stripe Not Used (required)
TxRx C-
6 Orange Green Receive –
TxRx B-
7
White/Brown stripe
White/Brown stripe
Not Used (required)
TxRx D+
8
Brown
Brown
Not Used (required)
TxRx D-
Table 2-1: Standard 8-pin Modular Connector Wiring Color Codes
The gigabit Ethernet port has two green LEDs marked “LNK” and “ACT”. The “LNK” LED will illuminate
green when the connection speed is 1000base-T and will be off for 100base-T. The “ACT” LED will
blink green with Ethernet activity. The Ethernet standard mandates auto-negotiation so crossover
cables are no longer required. The initial TCP/IP settings of the unit can be set through the
configuration serial port (Serial 1).

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3.3 SERIAL PORTS
There are two serial ports available on the rear on the tally router as Female 9-pin D-Sub connectors.
Both ports default to RS-232 mode but are also configurable as RS-422.
Serial 1 and Serial 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pin #
RS-232 Mode
RS-422 Mode
1
Ground
Ground
2
Transmit Output (TxD)
Transmit A (Tx-)
3
Receive Input (RxD)
Receive B (Rx+)
4
Ground
Ground
5
Signal Gnd
Ground
6
Ground
Ground
7
Ready to Send (RTS)
Transmit B (Tx+)
8
Clear to Send (CTS)
Receive A (Rx-)
9
No Connection
No Connection
Table 2-2: Serial Port Pin Definitions
The Serial1 port is used for configuration, debug, and for upgrading the firmware on the unit. When the
unit has finished booting, a “CLI>” prompt will be displayed. It is not recommended to play around with
the command line interface unless under direction of Evertz customer support. The following
commands may be used to configure, upgrade, or find information about the unit:
Command
Description
ver
Will display hardware and software version of the tally router
ifconfig
Used to configure the TCP/IP settings for the Ethernet port. Enter on one line:
ifconfig 0 inet [IP] netmask [SUBNETMASK] broadcast [BROADCAST]
gateway [GATEWAY]
reset
Will reboot the unit (in order to perform a software upgrade)
Table 2-3: Command Line Interface Commands
The Serial2 port is used for optional Quartz protocol control. Please see section 5.1 for a discussion on
how the Quartz protocol is used in the context of the tally router. Refer to Evertz application note AN65
for more information about the Quartz protocol.
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Both serial ports default to 115200 BAUD, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.

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3.4 GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS
There are 32 General Purpose Inputs (GPIs) available on two 37-pin D-Sub connectors on the rear on
the tally router. These connectors are labelled “Inputs1 (1-16)” and “Inputs2 (17-32)”. The GPIs are
“Wet” meaning they need external voltage to function. The GPI ports are used to read the tallies
(GPOs) from products such as a vision mixer (production switcher). The pinout of these connectors is
similar and is shown in Table 2-6 and Table 2-7.
Note that the GPI is polarity sensitive. The circuit diagram is shown in Figure 2-3 and the electrical
specifications are in Table 2-4. The GPI input voltage drives a current source into an optoisolator. The
optoisolator is used to protect the tally router’s internal circuitry, and also to isolate the GPIs from each
other. If more than +/- 24 volts is applied to a GPI it may become damaged but the damage will be
isolated to the particular GPI.
The currently selected Wet Power source is available on five pins of the D-Sub connector. The Wet
Power negative (–) pin is isolated from chassis ground when using an external wet power source. It is
connected to chassis ground when using the internal +5V or +12V wet power sources. This Wet power
can be used to wire the GPIs as “Dry”. Please see section XXXXX for more information on the wiring
and the Wet/Dry terminology.
GPI +
GPI -
~10 mA
~1.4 V
optoisolator
Figure 2-3: Rear GPI Input Schematic
Maximum GPI Voltage
+24 Volts DC
Maximum Reverse GPI Voltage
-24 Volts DC
Voltage to Turn GPI On
> +2.0 Volts
Voltage to Turn GPI Off
< +1.0 Volts
GPI Current
~10mA @ +5V
~12mA @ +12V
~15mA @ +24V
Table 2-4: Rear GPI Input Electrical Specifications
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Do not apply a voltage higher or lower than the maximums or the GPI may be
permanently damaged.