evertz 7707VT-8-HS User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER............................................................................ 3
2.1.1. Safety.............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.2. Assembly......................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.3. Labeling........................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers..................................................................................... 4
3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 5
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT ............................................................................................................... 5
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUT ........................................................................................................... 5
3.3. OPTICAL OUTPUT..................................................................................................................... 5
3.4. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................. 5
3.5. COMPLIANCE............................................................................................................................ 6
3.6. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................. 6
4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS ........................................................................................... 7
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS....................................................................................................... 7
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY /CARD STATUS AND CONTROLS ................................................... 8
4.2.1. Display of Warning Status Indications............................................................................. 9
4.2.2. Displaying the Video Standard........................................................................................ 9
4.2.3. Displaying the Transmit Power...................................................................................... 10
4.2.4. Displaying the Nominal Wavelength.............................................................................. 10
4.2.5. Displaying the Link Distance Option ............................................................................. 10
4.2.6. Displaying the Link Capacity Usage.............................................................................. 11
4.2.7. Displaying the Firmware Version................................................................................... 11
4.2.8. Controlling Monitoring Video Output............................................................................. 11
4.2.9. Password Protection for Channel Blocking................................................................... 12
4.2.10. Setting the Orientation of the Text on the Card Edge Display....................................... 12
4.2.11. Resetting Factory Defaults............................................................................................ 13
5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 14
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ........................................................................................ 14

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5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES.............................................. 14
6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL........................................................................... 15
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?............................................................................................................... 15
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS .............................................................................. 16
6.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS ........................................................................... 16
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS .................................................................................................................. 16
Figures
Figure 1-1: 7707VT-8-HS Block Diagram .............................................................................................................1
Figure 2-1: 7707VT-8-HS Rear Panel...................................................................................................................2
Figure 2-2: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label..............................................................3
Figure 4-1: Location of Status Indicators, Jumpers and Controls.........................................................................7
Figure 4-2: Card Edge Menu Structure.................................................................................................................8
Tables
Table 6–1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters....................................................................................................16
Table 6–2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters ...................................................................................................16
Table 6–3: VistaLINK®Traps ..............................................................................................................................16

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Apr 08
1.1 Updated menu structure format Oct 08
1.2 Correction to Features section Oct 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
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WARNING
Never look directly into an optical fiber. Non-reversible damage to the eye can
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7707VT-8-HS is a VistaLINK®enabled fiber transmitter for seven HD-SDI signals, eight SDI/DVB-ASI
signals, or combinations thereof. The various input signals are combined using Time Domain Multiplexing
(TDM), and transmitted over a single fiber. A companion 7707VR-8-HS fiber receiver demultiplexes the
signals and converts them back to separate SDI/DVB-ASI and/or HD-SDI feeds.
The 7707VT-8-HS and companion 7707VR-8-HS will transparently pass incoming HD-SDI or SDI/SDTi
video with embedded AES audio or 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®.
Features:
•Single card TDM multiplexer for 7 HD-SDI or 8 SDI-SDI/DVB-ASI signals
•Signal transport over fiber uninterrupted by loss of any HD-SDI, SDI, SDTi or DVB-ASI 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 or remotely
through SNMP and VistaLINK®
•Monitoring output of any input
•Main module fully hot-swappable from front of frame
•VistaLINK®capability is available when modules are used with the 3RU 7700FR-C or 350FR frame
and a 7700FC VistaLINK®Frame Controller module in slot 1 of the frame
•Automatic coaxial input equalization up to 100m at 1.485Gb/s and 250m at 270Mb/s (Belden
1694A)
•Supports single-mode fiber optic cable
•Optical output wavelengths of 1310nm and 1550nm
•Female LC Duplex Connector
•Occupies two card slots and can be housed in a 3RU frame which will hold up to 7 modules or a
3RU portable frame that holds up to 3 modules
FIBER
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
TRANSMITTER
TDM
MUX
HD/SDI/ASI
Video Input INPUT
STAGE
1
INPUT
STAGE
2
INPUT
STAGE
3
INPUT
STAGE
4
INPUT
STAGE
5
INPUT
STAGE
6
INPUT
STAGE
7
INPUT
STAGE
8
CONTROL/
INDICATION
VistaLINK®
Interface
LOCAL
CONTROL LOCAL
INDICATION
HD/SDI/ASI
Video Input
HD/SDI/ASI
Video Input
HD/SDI/ASI
Video Input
HD/SDI/ASI
Video Input
HD/SDI/ASI
Video Input
HD/SDI/ASI
Video Input
SDI/ASI
Video Input
or Monitoring
Output
Figure 1-1: 7707VT-8-HS Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7707VT-8-HS comes with a companion rear plate that has eight BNC connectors and one LC Duplex
optical connector. For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module into the frame see
section 3 of the 7700FR chapter.
7707VT-8-HS
LN/ACT
SDI IN/
MON OUT
HD/SDI
INPUT
Figure 2-1: 7707VT-8-HS Rear Panel
HD/SDI INPUTS: Seven auto-sensing BNC inputs for HD-SDI, SDI/SDTi, or DVB-ASI, compatible with
HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C), SDTi (SMPTE 305.2M) or EN500083-9
(DVB-ASI) standards. These inputs provide adaptive compensation for up to 100m of industry
standard Belden 1694A cable at 1.485Gb/s, or 250m of 1694A cable at 270Mb/s.
SDI INPUT /MON OUT: One BNC input/output connection, configurable as an auto-sensing SDI/SDTi or
DVB-ASI input, or as a loopback monitoring output. The loopback output may be configured to
monitor any one of the seven HD/SDI inputs, selectable via card-edge or VistaLINK®controls.
FIBER OUTPUT: LC Duplex female connector, outputting the TDM multiplexed signal. Optical output can
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"NOTE: Only a single port of the XFP module is in use. This port corresponds to
the location of the “Fiber Output” label.
CONTROL: RJ-45 Ethernet connection for SNMP monitoring and control. Module possesses local SNMP
agent.
2.1. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER
2.1.1. Safety
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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 the bar code label placed on
the printed circuit board of each Evertz plug-in module.
Figure 2-2: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label

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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. 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
Number of Inputs: 8 Inputs (1 configurable as input or output)
Standards: SMPTE 292M (Inputs 1-7 only), SMPTE 259-C, SMPTE 305.2M(SDTi), (DVB-ASI)
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Equalization: Automatic to 100m at 1.485Gb/s (inputs 1-7 only) or 250m at 270Mb/s with Belden
1694A or equivalent cable
Return Loss: > 15 dB up to 1.5Gb/s
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUT
Number of Outputs: 1 Output (configurable as input or output)
Standards: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259-C, SMPTE 305.2M(SDTi), EN500083-9 (DVB-ASI)
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 900ps (nominal @ 270Mb/s), <270ps (@ 1.485Gb/s)
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Return Loss: >12dB to 1.5Gb/s
Alignment Jitter: < 0.2UI
3.3. OPTICAL OUTPUT
Number of Outputs: 1
Connector: Female LC Duplex
Return Loss: > 12 dB
Rise and Fall Time: 200 ps nominal
Fiber Size: 9 µm core / 125 µm overall
Wavelengths:
Standard: 1310nm (nominal), 1550nm
Output Power:
Standard: -3dBm ± 3dBm
TRANSMITTER RECEIVER
MIN MAX DISTANCE w/+S* DISTANCE w/+H*
1310nm -6dBm -1dBm 10Km ---
1550nm -1dBm +2dBm 40Km ---
3.4. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12 VDC
Power: 20W

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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
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4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS
The 7707VT-8-HS has 8 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 shaft-encoder/pushbutton is used to
select various displays on the alphanumeric display. Figure 4-1 shows the locations of the indicators and
shaft-encoder/pushbutton.
/ MODULE OK
LOCAL FAULT
SERIAL
RUN/UPGRADE
SERIAL
LED 2
LED 3
LED 4
LED 5
LED 6
LED 7
LED 8
VIDEO 2 STATUS
VIDEO 3 STATUS
VIDEO 4 STATUS
VIDEO 5 STATUS
VIDEO 6 STATUS
VIDEO 7 STATUS
VIDEO 8 STATUS
LED 1
VIDEO 1 STATUS
Figure 4-1: Location of Status Indicators, Jumpers and Controls
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS
Two large LEDs at the front card-edge display the status of the module as follows:
MODULE OK: This Green LED indicates good module health. It will be ON while there is no laser,
XFP, card-slot or power faults.
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED will illuminate when a fault condition is detected. Possible fault
conditions include laser, XFP, card-slot or power faults. Whether or not this LOCAL
FAULT indication is reported to the frame may be determined by the FRAME
STATUS jumper (see section 5.1).
Eight multi-coloured LEDs indicate the status of the eight corresponding video signals:
VIDEO STATUS: GREEN indicates the presence of a valid input to the corresponding channel.
YELLOW indicates that the corresponding channel has been password-blocked (via
CTRL/PSWD menu item), or that the input cannot be accommodated in the
available link bandwidth (see STAT/LINK/USE menu item).
RED indicates the detection of video CRC or EDH errors.
OFF indicates a signal loss of signal condition.

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4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY / CARD STATUS AND CONTROLS
Additional status monitoring and controls are provided via the 4-digit dot-matrix display located at the card-
edge. The card-edge shaft-encoder/pushbutton (see Figure 4-1) is used to navigate through the display
menus. To select an option, press the shaft-encoder/pushbutton. Figure 4-2 provides a quick reference to
the display menu structure.
BACK (Abort)
Pushbutton Ö
Fault Status Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2
CTRL (Control)
Selections
STAT (Status)
VER
(Software Version) Software Version
Indications
Selections
FRST(Factory Reset)
BACK (Abort)
DISP
(Display Orientation) VERT (Vertical)
HORZ (Horizontal)
Selections
YES (Accept)
NO (Abort)
Menu Level 3
Selections
VID1
(Video Input 1)
×
Shaft
Encoder
Ø
MON
(VID8 Monitor
Output)
Menu Level 4
VID8
(Video In/Out 8)
Standards Per Table
MON (Set to Monitor Output)
!∆VID8 Output Only
Indications
LOS (Loss of Signal)
IO...ERR (Input/Output Fault)
LINK
(Optical Link Output)
Selections
VID1 (Video 1)
VID7 (Video 7)
USED (Used for Transport)
PSWD
(Password Protect) 0-9999 (Enter Password)
!∆Factory Default = 7154
Selections Selections
VID1 (Video 1)
VID8 (Video 8)
NEW (New Password) 0-9999 (Enter Password)
Selections
ON (Enable Channel)
OFF (Block Channel)
Selections
PSWD (Password Blocked)
OFF (Monitor Off)
SLOT...ERR
(Slot Error)
Supersedes
XFP...ERR
(XFP Error)
Supersedes
LASR...ERR
(Laser Error)
Supersedes
OK (Normal
Operation)
Indications Menu Level 5
FULL (Link Capacity Full)
USE (Link Capacity Usage) 0% to 100% (Usage)
Indications
Selections
Values from XFP (nm)
Indications
NA (Not Available)
WL (Nominal Wavelength)
+S (Standard-Haul Option)
Indications
NA (Not Available)
HAUL (Distance Option) +M (Medium-Haul Option)
+L (Long-Haul Option)
TXP (Transmit Power)
Selections Values from XFP (dBm)
Indications
NA (Not Available)
Figure 4-2: Card Edge Menu Structure
If a specific menu selection has a configuration value associated with it, then this may be changed using
the shaft encoder. Pressing the pushbutton will apply the displayed value and return you to the previous
menu level.
The most recent user selection will be maintained in non-volatile memory in the event of power
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4.2.1. Display of Warning Status Indications
The top level, default display indicates overall card status and warnings:
OK Normal operation.
SLOT…ERR Slot Error Warning – A compatible rear-plate is not detected. Flashing indication
alternates between SLOT and ERR.
XFP…ERR XFP Module Error Warning – A compatible XFP module is not detected. Flashing
indication alternates between XFP and ERR.
LASR…ERR Laser Error Warning – A laser degrade condition is detected. Flashing indication
alternates between LASR and ERR.
Pressing the shaft encoder from this default display will allow the user to select from STAT (status) and
CTRL (control) menu items.
4.2.2. Displaying the Video Standard
The 7707VT-8-HS detects the video standard of the signals present at its inputs. To display the video
standard, select the STAT menu item in menu level 1, then use the shaft encoder to display the desired
video channel (from VID1 to VID8) and press the shaft encoder to select it. For the sake of brevity, only
the description for video input 1 will be provided. The settings for Video Inputs 2 to 7 (VID2 to VID7) and
Video Input/Output 8 (VID8) are the same.
STAT
VID1
Standards
LOS
IO…ERR
FULL
PSWD
MON
The following indications are available:
Standards For a list of available standards see the video standard list
below.
LOS Loss of Signal.
IO…ERR Input/Output Fault Detected on selected input.
FULL Link Capacity Full – Combined maximum bandwidth has
been reached.
PSWD Password Blocked.
MON Input channel set for monitoring output mode – VID8.
The video standard will be displayed from the list below:
1080I-60
1080I-59.94
1080I-50
1035I-60
1035I-59.94
1080I-48
1080I-47.96
1080P-24
1080P-23.98
1080P-25
1080P-30
1080P-29.97
720P-60
720P-59.94
720P-50
1080P-60
1080P-59.94
ASI
525I
525I-SDTI
625I
625I-SDTI
UNKNOWN
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4.2.3. Displaying the Transmit Power
The 7707VT-8-HS can display the currently utilized transmit power from the XFP module in (dBm). To
display the output power, select the STAT menu item in level 1, use the shaft encoder to display the
desired selection (TXP) and press the shaft encoder to select and display it:
STAT
LINK
TXP
0 to -30dBm
NA
The following indications are available:
0 to -30dBm Optical output power
NA Unavailable (XF pluggable XFP module not detected)
4.2.4. Displaying the Nominal Wavelength
The 7707VT-8-HS can display the nominal wavelength from the XFP module in (nm). To display the
nominal wavelength, select the STAT menu item in level 1, use the shaft encoder to display the desired
selection (WL) and press the shaft encoder to select and display it:
STAT
LINK
WL
0 to 3276.75nm
NA
The following indications are available:
0 to 3276.75nm Optical output wavelength
NA Unavailable (pluggable XFP module not detected)
4.2.5. Displaying the Link Distance Option
The 7707VT-8-HS can display the XFP modules link distance option. To display the distance option,
select the STAT menu item in level 1, use the shaft encoder to display the desired selection (HAUL) and
press the shaft encoder to select and display it:
STAT
LINK
HAUL
+S
+M
+L
NA
The following indications are available:
+S Standard-Haul Option
+M Medium-Haul Option
+L Long-Haul Option
NA Unavailable (pluggable XFP module not detected)

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4.2.6. Displaying the Link Capacity Usage
The 7707VT-8-HS can display the amount of bandwidth the link is using. To display the link capacity
usage, select the STAT menu item in level 1, use the shaft encoder to display the desired selection (USE)
and press the shaft encoder to select and display it:
STAT
LINK
USE
0% to 100%
The following indications are available:
0% to 100% Percentage value of currently used bandwidth
4.2.7. Displaying the Firmware Version
The VER option displays the card’s current firmware version. To display the firmware version, select the
STAT menu item in menu level 1 then turn the shaft encoder to display the VER option and press the
shaft encoder to select it. The firmware version will scroll across the display.
STAT
VER
VER xx BLD xxx
The following is an example of the firmware version.
For example: VER 1.0 BLD 067
4.2.8. Controlling Monitoring Video Output
The MON menu item allows the user to control which input video signal (VID 1 through VID7) will be
passed through to the Input channel 8 output on the 7707VT-8-HS. To select the output signal, select the
CTRL menu item in menu level 1, use the toggle switch to display the MON option and press the
pushbutton to select it.
CTRL
MON
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID5
VID6
VID7
USED
OFF
The possible selections are as follows:
VID1 Video input channel 1 signal will be available at the output
VID2 Video input channel 2 signal will be available at the output
VID3 Video input channel 3 signal will be available at the output
VID4 Video input channel 4 signal will be available at the output
VID5 Video input channel 5 signal will be available at the output
VID6 Video input channel 6 signal will be available at the output
VID7 Video input channel 7 signal will be available at the output
USED Video input exists at channel 8 and will be used for transport
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4.2.9. Password Protection for Channel Blocking
The PSWD menu item allows the user to set the channel blocking for each of the individual video inputs.
This function is password protected. To enter the menu, use the shaft encoder to select CTRL in level 1 of
the menu. Use the shaft encoder to display PSWD and push the shaft encoder to select it. By turning the
shaft encoder, enter the correct password (Default 7154).
After the correct password is entered, turn the shaft encoder to select VID1 through VID8 and NEW.
Pushing on the shaft encoder when each channel is shown, will open the selection of ON (Enable Channel)
or OFF (Block Channel) for that particular channel.
CTRL
PSWD
Enter Password
VID1 to VID8
ON
OFF
The following indications are available:
ON Enables the selected video channel.
OFF Blocks the selected video channel.
The user can set a new password by selecting the NEW option from the menu.
CTRL
PSWD
Enter Password
NEW
0 – 9999
(Enter Password)
Selecting NEW rather than a channel will allow the user to define a password
(0-9999).
4.2.10. Setting the Orientation of the Text on the Card Edge Display
The display option allows the user to set a horizontal or vertical orientation for the card edge display
messages. To set the display orientation, select the CTRL menu item in menu level 1, use the shaft
encoder to display the DISP menu selection and use the pushbutton to select it. Use the toggle switch to
change between HORZ and VERT and press the shaft encoder to make your selection.
CTRL
DISP
HORZ
VERT
The possible selections are as follows:
HORZ Horizontal display used when the module is housed in the 1
rack unit 7701FR frame or the stand-alone enclosure.
VERT Vertical display used when the module is housed in the 3-rack
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4.2.11. Resetting Factory Defaults
The FRST menu option will return the 7707VT-8-HS to factory defaults. To return all settings to factory
defaults, select the CTRL menu item in menu level 1, use the shaft encoder to display the FRST menu
selection and use the pushbutton to select it. Use the shaft encoder to change between YES and NO, then
press the encoder to make your selection.
CTRL
FRST
YES
NO
The possible selections are as follows:
YES Accept: Return all card settings to factory default.
NO Abort: Retain current settings.

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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 location 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 the 7707VT-8-HS with the frame status indicators on the Power
Supply FRAME STATUS LEDs 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 by the power supply LEDs or the frame’s Fault Tally output but will only be indicated
by the local fault indicator on the card itself.
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES
UPGRADE: The UPGRADE jumper is used when firmware upgrades are being done to the card. For
normal operation, this jumper should be installed in the RUN position. See the Upgrading
Firmware section of this manual for more information.
To upgrade the 7707VT-8-HS’s firmware, begin by pulling the module 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 the SERIAL header at the card edge (see
Figure 4-1). Re-install the module into the frame. Run the upgrade as described in the
Upgrading Firmware section of this manual. Once the upgrade is complete, 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 VISTALINK®?
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-8-HS and 7707VR-8-HS 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.

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6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK®interface.
Parameter Description
Video Status Indicates video status and video input standard
Link Transmit Power Indicates link transmit power
Link Transmit Wavelength Indicates link transmit wavelength
Link Distance Option Indicates link distance option
Link Capacity Usage Indicates link capacity usage
Table 6–1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters
6.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely controlled through the VistaLINK®interface.
Parameter Description
Controls VID8 Monitor Output Controls VID8 Monitor Output
Channel Protection Enable or Disable Channel Password Protection
Channel Protection Password Sets the channel protection password
Table 6–2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS
The following traps can be remotely reported through the VistaLINK®interface.
Trap Description
Slot Error Status Triggers when there is a slot error
XFP Error Status Triggers when there is an XFP error
Laser Error Status Triggers when there is a laser error
Video [1 to 8] LOS Status
Video [1 to 8] IO Status
Video [1 to 8] Capacity Full
Status
Video [1 to 8] Bit-Error Status
Table 6–3: VistaLINK®Traps