evertz 7700 Series User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER............................................................................ 4
2.1.1. Safety.............................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.2. Assembly......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.3. Labeling........................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers..................................................................................... 5
3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT ............................................................................................................... 6
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS......................................................................................................... 6
3.3. OPTICAL OUTPUT..................................................................................................................... 6
3.4. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................. 6
3.5. COMPLIANCE............................................................................................................................ 7
3.6. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................. 7
4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS ........................................................................................... 8
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS....................................................................................................... 8
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY............................................................................................................. 9
4.2.1. Top Level Menu............................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2. Menu Level One............................................................................................................ 10
4.2.3. Displaying the Video Standard...................................................................................... 10
4.2.4. Displaying the Equalization Strength ............................................................................ 11
4.2.5. Setting the Behavior of Laser When There is no Applied Video................................... 12
4.2.6. Performing a Factory Reset .......................................................................................... 12
4.2.7. Setting the Orientation of the Text on the Card Edge Display....................................... 12
4.2.8. Displaying the Firmware Version................................................................................... 12
5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 13
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ........................................................................................ 13
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES.............................................. 13
6. VISTALINK
®
REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL........................................................................... 14
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK
®
?............................................................................................................. 14

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6.2. VISTALINK
®
MONITORED PARAMETERS .............................................................................. 14
6.3. VISTALINK
®
CONTROLLED PARAMETERS ........................................................................... 15
6.4. VISTALINK
®
TRAPS .................................................................................................................. 15
Figures
Figure 1-1: 7707VT-2-HD Block Diagram.............................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 7707VT-2-HD Rear Panel...................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-2: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label..............................................................5
Figure 4-1: Location of Status Indicators and Jumpers ........................................................................................8
Figure 4-2: Card Edge Menu Structure.................................................................................................................9
Tables
Table 6–1: VistaLINK
®
Monitored Parameters....................................................................................................14
Table 6–2: VistaLINK
®
Controlled Parameters ...................................................................................................15
Table 6–3: VistaLINK
®
Traps ..............................................................................................................................15

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version Sept 04
2.0 Updated Dec 04
2.1 Updated safety section and added assembly and labeling sections Aug 05
Updated tables and added Traps table
2.2 Added table format throughout section 4. General clean up. Feb 09
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for
the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered
by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty is
granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order confirmation.
Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you encounter an error,
please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or
specifications.

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WARNING
Never look directly into an optical fiber. Non-reversible damage to the eye can
occur in a matter of milliseconds.
"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-2-HD DWDM cards and any 7707VR-2-HD series
cards directly with a short fiber optic cable. The 7707VT-2-HD DWDM card
produces +7dBm of power which will damage the receiver if connected
directly.
"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-2-HD cards that output more than -7dBm of power
(see 7707VT-2-HD specifications for output power of various laser types) and
7707VR-2-HD-H high sensitivity receiver cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707VT-2-HD cards that produce more than -7dBm of power will
damage the receiver if connected directly.

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1. OVERVIEW
The 7707VT-2-HD is a VistaLINK
®
enabled, fiber transmitter for two SMPTE 292M (1.485Gb/s) signals.
This single card combines two HD-SDI signals using Time Domain Multiplex (TDM) technology and
transmits them over a single fiber. The companion 7707VR-2-HD Dual HD-SDI Receiver demultiplexes
the signals and converts them back to separate HD-SDI video feeds
The 7707VT-2-HD and companion 7707VR-2-HD will transparently pass incoming HD-SDI video feeds
with embedded AES audio or any other data in the horizontal or vertical ancillary data space. Monitoring
and control of card status and parameters is provided locally at the card edge or remotely via VistaLINK
®
.
The 7707VT-2-HD is available in different versions to meet a variety of applications.
7707VT13-2-HD 1310 nm FP Suitable for distances up to 6 Km @ 1.5 Gb/s
7707VT15-2-HD 1550 nm DFB Suitable for distances up to 50 Km @ 1.5 Gb/s
There are several versions with built in isolators specifically suited to coarse wave division multiplexing
(CWDM) applications. The CWDM versions are suitable for distances up to 50 Km @ 1.5 Gb/s
7707VT27-2-HD 1270 nm DFB
7707VT29-2-HD 1290 nm DFB
7707VT31-2-HD 1310 nm DFB
7707VT33-2-HD 1330 nm DFB
7707VT35-2-HD 1350 nm DFB
7707VT37-2-HD 1370 nm DFB
7707VT43-2-HD 1430 nm DFB
7707VT45-2-HD 1450 nm DFB
7707VT47-2-HD 1470 nm DFB
7707VT49-2-HD 1490 nm DFB
7707VT51-2-HD 1510 nm DFB
7707VT53-2-HD 1530 nm DFB
7707VT55-2-HD 1550 nm DFB
7707VT57-2-HD 1570 nm DFB
7707VT59-2-HD 1590 nm DFB
7707VT61-2-HD 1610 nm DFB
There are several versions with built in isolators specifically suited to dense wave division multiplexing
(DWDM) applications. The DWDM versions are suitable for distances more than 50 Km @ 1.5 Gb/s (for
DWDM applications contact factory).
7707VTDyyy-2-HD DWDM DFB laser output, xxx – ITU channel number

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Features:
•Single card multiplexor for two synchronous or asynchronous SMPTE 292M (1.485Gb/s) video
signals
•Signal transport uninterrupted by loss of any HD-SDI input feed
•Transparently passes embedded AES or any other data in the horizontal or vertical ancillary data
space
•Comprehensive signal and card status monitoring via four-digit card-edge display
•VistaLINK
®
–enabled for remote monitoring and control when installed in a 7700FR-C frame with
7700FC VistaLINK
®
Frame Controller
•Automatic coaxial equalization up to 100m at 1.485Gb/s (Belden 1694A)
•Fully hot swappable from front of frame with no fiber/coax disconnect/reconnect required
•Supports single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cable
•Optical output wavelengths of 1310nm, 1550nm and up to 16 CWDM wavelengths
•DWDM wavelengths also available
•SC/PC, ST/PC, FC/PC fiber connectors available
FIBER
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
TRANSMITTER
TDM
MUX
CONTROL/
INDICATION
VistaLINK
®
Interface
LOCAL
CONTROL
LOCAL
INDICATION
HDSDI VIDEO
OUTPUT
HDSDI VIDEO
INPUT
HDSDI VIDEO
OUTPUT
HDSDI VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
INPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
1
2
2
1
Figure 1-1: 7707VT-2-HD Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7707VT-2-HD comes with a companion rear plate that has four BNC connectors and one SC/PC
(shown), ST/PC or FC/PC optical connector. For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the
module into the frame see the 7700FR chapter section 3.
Figure 2-1: 7707VT-2-HD Rear Panel
HD INPUT: Two independent BNC input connectors for HD-SDI video signals compatible with
SMPTE 292M standards. These inputs provide adaptive compensation for up to 100m of
industry standard Belden 1694A cable, at 1.485Gb/s.
HD OUTPUT: There are two independent BNC connectors with under each HD-SDI video input. These
act as loop through outputs compatible with SMPTE 292M standards. Reclocking is
provided.
OPTICAL OUTPUT: Output SC/PC (Shown), ST/PC or FC/PC female connector. This optical output
contains the two input HD-SDI video signals. Any ancillary data (e.g. embedded audio,
closed captioning, etc) present in the input HD-SDI video stream prior to multiplexing, is
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This optical output is available in 1310nm, 1550nm, up to sixteen CWDM wavelengths (ITU-T G.694.2
compliant) and up to 40 DWDM wavelengths (ITU-T G.694.1 compliant). The output wavelength is
marked on the rear panel of each module. When connected directly to a companion module, the output is
compatible with multi-mode fiber optic cable. If not connected directly (i.e. connected through CWDM,
DWDM, WDM, or splitter/combiner) the output is compatible only with single-mode fiber optic cable.
"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-2-HD DWDM cards and any 7707VR-2-HD series
cards directly with a short fiber optic cable. The 7707VT-2-HD DWDM card
produces +7dBm of power which will damage the receiver if connected
directly.
"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-2-HD cards that output more than -7dBm of power
(see 7707VT-2-HD specifications for output power of various laser types) and
7707VR-2-HD-H high sensitivity receiver cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707VT-2-HD cards that produce more than -7dBm of power will
damage the receiver if connected directly.
2.1. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER
2.1.1. Safety
!
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Background colour: yellow
Triangular band: black
Symbol: black
2.1.2. Assembly
Assembly or repair of the laser sub-module is done only at Evertz facility and performed only by qualified
Evertz technical personnel.
2.1.3. Labeling
Certification and Identification labels are combined into one label. As there is not enough room on the
product to place the label it is reproduced here in the manuals.
•There is no date of manufacture on this label as it can be traced by bar code label placed on the
printed circuit board of each Evertz plug-in module
•The Model number is one of: 7707VT13-2-HD, 7707VT15-2-HD
7707VTxx-2-HD, (xx = 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61)
7707VTDyyy-2-HD (Dyyy represents ITU Grid Channel: D200, D210, D220, D230, D240, D250,
D260, D270, D280, D290, D300, D310, D320, D330, D340, D350, D360, D370, D380, D390,
D400, D410, D420, D430, D440, D450, D460, D470, D480, D490, D500, D510, D520, D530,
D540, D550, D570, D580, D590, D600)

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Figure 2-2: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label
2.1.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers
"
Never touch the end face of an optical fiber. Always keep dust caps on optical fiber
connectors when not connected and always remember to properly clean the optical
end face of a connector before making a connection.
The transmission characteristics of the fiber are dependent on the shape of the optical core and therefore
care must be taken to prevent fiber damage due to heavy objects or abrupt fiber bending. Evertz
recommends that you maintain a minimum bending radius of 5 cm to avoid fiber-bending loss that will
decrease the maximum attainable distance of the fiber cable. The Evertz fiber optic modules come with
cable lockout devices, to prevent the user from damaging the fiber by installing a module into a slot in the
frame that does not have a suitable I/O module. For further information about care and handling of fiber
optic cable see section 3 of the Fiber Optics System Design section of this manual binder.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT
Standards: SMPTE 292M
Number of Inputs: 2 independent SMPTE 292M 1.485Gb/s signals
Connector: 2 BNC input per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Equalization: Automatic 100m @ 1.485Gb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
Return Loss: > 15 dB up to 1.485Gb/s
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS
Number of Outputs: 2 Per Card
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV ±80mV
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: <270ps
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Return Loss: >12dB to 1.5Ghz
Jitter: < 0.2UI
3.3. OPTICAL OUTPUT
Number of Outputs: 1
Connector: Female SC/PC, ST/PC or FC/PC
Return Loss: > 14 dB
Rise and Fall Time: 200 ps nominal
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.20UI
Fiber Size: 9 µm core / 125 µm overall
Wavelengths:
Standard: 1310nm, 1550nm (nominal)
CWDM: 1270nm to 1610nm (ITU-T G.694.2 compliant)
DWDM: ITU channel 20 to 60, 100GHz spacing, (ITU-T G.694.1 compliant)
Output Power:
1310nm FP (Standard) -7dBm ± 1dBm
1550nm & CWDM DFB 0dBm ± 1dBm
DWDM DFB +7dBm ± 1dB
3.4. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power: 10 Watts (Non DWDM)
13 Watts (DWDM)

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3.5. COMPLIANCE
Electrical Safety: CSA Listed to CSA C22.2 No. 60065-03, UL 60065-03
IEC 60065-(2001-12) 7th Edition
Complies with CE Low voltage directive 93/68/EEC
Laser Safety: Complies with 24 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations
pursuant to LN No. 50, dated July 26, 2001
Complies with IEC 60825-1, Am. 2
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC regulations for class A devices.
Complies with EU EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
3.6. PHYSICAL
7700 or 7701 frame mounting:
Number of slots: 1

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4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS
The 7707VT-2-HD has 4 LED Status indicators and a 4 digit alphanumeric display on the front card edge
to show operational status of the card at a glance. The card edge pushbutton is used to select various
displays on the alphanumeric display. Figure 4-1 shows the locations of the indicators and pushbutton.
FRAME STATUS
ON/OFF
/ MODULE OK
LOCAL FAULT
LED 1
SERIAL
RUN/UPGRADE
SERIAL
LED 2
VIDEO 1 STATUS
VIDEO 2 STATUS
Figure 4-1: Location of Status Indicators and Jumpers
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED indicates poor module health and will be ON if a laser fault exists, the
laser is set to OFF or a local input power fault exists (i.e.: a blown fuse). The LOCAL
FAULT indication can also be reported to the frame through the FRAME STATUS
jumper.
MODULE OK: This Green LED indicates good module health. It will be On when a valid input
signal is present, and the laser and board power are good.
On the 7707VT-2-HD there are two small multi-color LEDs on the back of the board that indicate the
status of video signals.
VIDEO 1 STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid signal on channel 1.
Yellow indicates the presence of CRC errors in the incoming channel 1 stream.
Red indicates a loss of video on channel 1.

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VIDEO 2 STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid signal on channel 2.
Yellow indicates the presence of CRC errors in the incoming channel 2 stream.
Red indicates a loss of video on channel 2.
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY
Additional signal and status monitoring is provided via the 4-digit dot-matrix display located at the card-
edge. The card-edge pushbutton and toggle-switch are used to navigate through the display menu. Figure
4-2 provides a quick reference to the display menu structure.
Pushbutton ?
Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2
VSD1 (Video Standard)
VSD2 (Video Standard)
EQ1 (Cable length)
VERT or HOR
VER (Software Version)
DISP (Display Orientation)
EQ2 (Cable length)
Video 1 Standard
(see list in 4.2.3 section)
0 to 100 meters (10 meter steps)
0 to 100 meters (10 meter steps)
Version number and build shifted right to
left
LASR (LASER control) CONT or DISC
(Default : CONT)
?
Toggle
Switch
?
OK
(If Laser is Ok)
LASER...ERR
(If Laser Error)
( Local LED goes
RED when there is
Laser Error.
Local LED is also
RED if Laser is set
to Discontinuos
mode and there is
no Video input to
the 7707VT-2-HD )
Top Level Menu
Video 2 Standard
(see list in 4.2.3 section)
FRST (Factory Reset) YES or NO
Figure 4-2: Card Edge Menu Structure
4.2.1. Top Level Menu
The following display messages indicate what is being displayed:
OK: 7707VT-2-HD laser is properly functioning and ON.
LASR…ERR: Laser Error Warning. Flashing indication alternates between LASR and ERR.

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4.2.2. Menu Level One
The following display messages indicate what is being displayed:
VSD1: Video Standard in Use On Channel 1.
VSD2: Video Standard in Use On Channel 2.
EQ1: Input Equalization Strength On Channel 1.
EQ2: Input Equalization Strength On Channel 2.
LASR: Sets behavior of laser when no input video signal is applied.
FRST: Factory Reset (Default).
DISP: Sets the orientation of the text displayed on the card edge.
VER: Displays the present Firmware version.
4.2.3. Displaying the Video Standard
The 7707VT-2-HD detects the Video standards of the signal present at its input. For the sake of brevity,
only VSD1 will be discussed in the manual.

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VSD1
NONE
UNKNOWN
1035I/60
1035I/59.94
1080I/50-1
1080I/50-2
1080I/60
1080I/59.94
1080P/30
1080P/29.97
1080P/25
1080P/24
1080P/23.98
1080P/24-SF
1080P/23.98-S
1080P/25-SFEM
720P/30
720P/29.97
720P/50
720P/25
720P/24
720P/23.98
1080P/24-EM
1080P/23.98-EM
1080P/24-SF-EM
1080P/23.98-SF-EM
1080P/24-EM
1080P/23.98-EM
1080P/24-SF-EM
1080P/23.98-SF-EM
720P/30-EM
720P/29.97-EM
720P/50-EM
720P/25-EM
720P/24-EM
720P/23.98-EM
720P/60-EM
720P/59.94-EM
To display the Video Standard, press the pushbutton one or more times until
the VSD1 or VSD2 message is shown on the display. After one second
the detected video standard will be shown.
4.2.4. Displaying the Equalization Strength
To display the Equalization strength, toggle the switch one or more times until the EQ1 or EQ2 message
is shown on the display. Press the push button to display the equalization strength, the applied
equalization strength will be shown in intervals of 10 meters. For the sake of brevity, only EQ1 will be
discussed in the manual.
EQ1
0 to 100
LOSS 0 to 100 Indicates applied equalization in meters.
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4.2.5. Setting the Behavior of Laser When There is no Applied Video
On the 7707VT-2-HD the LASR display allows you to set the behavior of the laser transmitter when there is
no video signal applied to the coaxial video inputs. To set the laser behavior, toggle the switch one or
more times until the LASR message is shown on the display press the push button to enter the LASR
submenu. Use the toggle switch to chose between CONT and DISC, and then press the push button to
select the mode of operation.
LASR
CONT
DISC CONT Laser will transmit continuously regardless of whether there are
valid input video signals present on coaxial inputs of the 7707VT-
2-HD.
DISC The laser will turn off when there is no recognizable video on
either of the 7707VT-2-HD coaxial inputs.
4.2.6. Performing a Factory Reset
The 7707VT-2-HD allows performing a factory reset of card parameters. Enter FRST menu item, toggle to
YES and hit the push button. This restores the default parameters of the card. The default optical threshold
is –40dBm.
FRST
YES
NO Enter FRST menu item, toggle to YES and hit the push button. This restores
the default parameters of the card. The default optical threshold is –40dBm.
4.2.7. Setting the Orientation of the Text on the Card Edge Display
On the 7707VT-2-HD, the DISP display allows you to set a horizontal or vertical orientation for the card
edge display messages. Toggle the switch until DISP appears on the card edge, enter the DISP
submenu by pressing the push button. Use the toggle switch to change between HOR and VERT. Press
the push button to make your selection.
DISP
VERT
HOR VERT Vertical display used when the module is housed in the 3-rack unit
7700FR frame.
HOR Horizontal display used when the module is housed in the 1 rack
unit 7701FR frame or the stand-alone enclosure.
4.2.8. Displaying the Firmware Version
The VER display shows the firmware version and build number of the 7707VT-2-HD firmware. The
message will scroll across the display.
For example: VER 1.0 BLD 067

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5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS
Several jumpers, located at the front of the module are used to preset various operating modes. Figure
4-1 shows the locations of the jumpers.
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS
The FRAME STATUS jumper determines whether local faults (as shown by the Local Fault indicator) will
be connected to the 7700FR frame's global status bus.
FRAME STATUS: To monitor faults on this module with the frame status indicators (on the Power
Supply FRAME STATUS LED's and on the Frame's Fault Tally output) install this
jumper in the On position. (default)
When this jumper is installed in the Off position local faults on this module will not
be monitored.
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES
UPGRADE: The UPGRADE jumper is used when firmware upgrades are being done to the
module. For normal operation it should be installed in the RUN position. See the
Upgrading Firmware section of this manual for more information.
To upgrade the firmware in the module unit pull it out of the frame. Move the
UPGRADE jumper into the UPGRADE position. Install the Upgrade cable provided
(located in the vinyl pouch in the front of this manual) onto SERIAL header at the
card edge. Re-install the module into the frame. Run the upgrade as described in
the Upgrading Firmware section of this manual. Once the upgrade is completed,
remove the module from the frame, move the UPGRADE jumper into the RUN
position, remove the upgrade cable and re-install the module. The module is now
ready for normal operation.

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6. VISTALINK
®
REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL
6.1. WHAT IS V ISTA LINK
®
?
VistaLINK
®
is Evertz’s remote monitoring and configuration platform which operates over an Ethernet
network using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a standard computer network
protocol that enables different devices sharing the same network to communicate with each other.
VistaLINK
®
provides centralized alarm management, which monitors, reports, and logs all incoming alarm
events and dispatches alerts to all the VLPro Clients connected to the server. Card configuration through
VistaLINK
®
PRO can be performed on an individual or multi-card basis using simple copy and paste
routines, which reduces the time to configure each module separately. Finally, VistaLINK
®
enables the
user to configure devices in the network from a central station and receive feedback that the configuration
has been carried out.
There are 3 components of SNMP:
1. An SNMP manager, also known as a Network Management System (NMS), is a computer running
special software that communicates with the devices in the network. Evertz VL-Fiber demo Manager
graphical user interface (GUI), third party or custom manager software may be used to monitor and
control Evertz VistaLINK
®
enabled fiber optic products.
2. Managed devices (such as 7707VT-2-HD and 7707VR-2-HD cards) each with a unique address (OID)
communicate with the NMS through an SNMP Agent. Evertz VistaLINK
®
enabled 7700 series modules
reside in the 3RU 7700FR-C MultiFrame and communicate with the manager via the 7700FC
VistaLINK
®
frame controller module, which serves as the Agent.
3. A virtual database, known as the Management information Base (MIB), lists all the variables being
monitored, which both the Manager and Agent understand. Please contact Evertz for further
information about obtaining a copy of the MIB for interfacing to a third party Manager/NMS.
For more information on connecting and configuring the VistaLINK
®
network, see the 7700FC Frame
Controller chapter.
6.2. V ISTA LINK
®
MONITORED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK
®
interface.
Parameter Description
Video 1, 2 Cable Length (EQ) Indicates equalization in per cent.
Video 1, 2 Standard A range of values describing the detected video standard.
Video 1, 2 Not Present Indicates the absence of a valid video input signal.
(the state of the VIDEO PRESENT LED)
Video 1, 2 Error Indicates a weak signal carrier at the coaxial input.
Video 1, 2 Cable Error Indicates the state of CARRIER FAULT LED.
Laser Fail Preemptive indication of laser problems.
Table 6–1: VistaLINK
®
Monitored Parameters

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6.3. V ISTA LINK
®
CONTROLLED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely controlled through the VistaLINK
®
interface.
Parameter Description
Laser Control Allows user to control the laset behavior when no video is present
on coxial inputs.
Video 1, 2 Cable Length
Threshold Allows user to set the threshold for cable length equalization.
Table 6–2: VistaLINK
®
Controlled Parameters
6.4. V ISTA LINK
®
TRAPS
The following traps can be remotely reported through the VistaLINK
®
interface.
Trap Description
Video 1, 2 Not Present Indicates the absence of a valid video input signal.
(the state of VIDEO PRESENT LED)
Video 1, 2 Error Indicates a video error.
Video 1, 2 Cable Error Indicates a weak signal carrier at the coaxial input.
(the state of CARRIER FAULT LED)
Laser Fail Preemptive indication of Laser problems.
Table 6–3: VistaLINK
®
Traps

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