EVS SYNAPSE GDR416 Instruction sheet

INSTALLATION &
CONFIGURATION
MANUAL
GDR416
4K, 3GB/S, HD AND SD FOUR INPUT
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER WITH 4
RECLOCKED OUTPUTS PER CHANNEL

INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION MANUAL
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Copyright
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
●ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before cleaning any component. The product
frame (SFR18 or SFR04) must be terminated with three-conductor AC mains power cord that includes an
earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must always be used.
●NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components.
●NEVER operate this product if any cover is removed.
●NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
●NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.
●NEVER block airflow through ventilation slots.
●NEVER bypass any fuse.
●NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
●NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your local EVS distributor.
●NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
●NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Warranty: EVS warrants their products according to the warranty policy as described in the general terms.
That means that EVS Broadcast Equipment SA can only warrant the products as long as the serial numbers
are not removed.
Copyright © 2001 – 2021 EVS Broadcast Equipment SA
Date created: 23-04-2015
Date last revised: 14-02-2017
EVS, the EVS logo and Synapse are trademarks of EVS Broadcast Equipment SA
This product complies with the requirements of the product family standards for audio, video, audio-visual
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use as mentioned below.
EN60950
EN55103-1: 1996
EN55103-2: 1996
Safety
Emission
Immunity
EVS Broadcast Equipment
GDR416
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesi
r
ed operation.

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Table of Contents
Introduction to Synapse 4
An Introduction to Synapse 4
Local Control Panel 4
Remote Control Capabilities 4
Unpacking and Placement 5
Unpacking 5
Placing the card 5
A Quick Start 6
When Powering-up 6
Changing settings and parameters 6
Front Panel Control 6
Example of changing parameters using front panel control 7
EVS Cortex Software 8
Menu Structure Example 8
The GDR416 Card 9
Introduction 9
Features 9
Applications 9
Block schematic 9
Settings Menu 10
Introduction 10
Mode 10
PLL_set_A 10
Reclocker_A 10
Mute_A 10
PLL_set_B 11
Reclocker_B 11
Mute_B 11
PLL_set_C 11
Reclocker_C 11
Mute_C 11
PLL_set_D 11
Reclocker_D 12
Mute_D 12
HDMI1-Format 12
HDMI1-DVI-Mode 12
HDMI1_Mute_All 12
HDMI2-Format 12
HDMI2-DVI-Mode 12
HDMI2_Mute_All 12
Note: 13
Status Menu 14
Introduction 14
SDI-Input_A 14
PLL-rate_A 14
SDI-Input_B 14
PLL-rate_B 14
SDI-Input_C 14
PLL-rate_C 14
SDI-Input_D 14
PLL-rate_D 14
SFP1-Vendor 14
SFP1-Type 15
SFP2-Vendor 15
SFP2-Type 15
SFP1-Temp-Stat 15
SFP1-Volt-Stat 15
Port1/2-Enabled 15
Port1/2-Power 15
Port1/2-Pow-Stat 15

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Port1/2-Bias 15
Port1/2-Bias-Stat 15
Port1/2-Wavelength 15
SFP2-Temp-Stat 15
SFP2-Volt-Stat 16
Port3/4-Enabled 16
Port3/4-Power 16
Port3/4-Pow-Stat 16
Port3/4-Bias 16
Port3/4-Bias-Stat 16
Port3/4-Wavelength 16
Events Menu 17
Introduction 17
What is the Goal of an event? 17
Events 17
Announcements 17
Input_A 17
Input_B 17
Input_C 17
Input_D 17
What information is available in an event? 17
The Message String 17
The Tag 18
Defining Tags 18
The Priority 18
The Address 18
LED Indication 19
Input A LED 19
Input B LED 19
Input C LED 19
Input D LED 19
Block Schematic 20
Connector Panels 21

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1 Introduction to Synapse
An Introduction to
Synapse
Synapse is a modular system designed for the broadcast industry.
High density, intuitive operation and high quality processing are
key features of this system. Synapse offers a full range of converters
and processing modules. Please visit the EVS Broadcast Equipment
SA Website at http://www.evs.com to obtain the latest information
on our new products and updates.
Local Control
Panel
The local control panel gives access to all adjustable parameters and
provides status information for any of the cards in the Synapse
frame, including the Synapse rack controller. The local control
panel is also used to back-up and restore card settings. Please refer
to the rack controller manuals for a detailed description of the local
control panel, the way to set-up remote control over IP and for
frame related settin
g
s and status information.
Remote Control
Capabilities
The remote control options are explained in the rack controller
(RRC, RRS, ERC or ERS) manual. The method of connecting to a
computer usin
g
Ethernet is also described in these manuals.
! CHECK-OUT: “EVS CORTEX” SOFTWARE WILL
INCREASE SYSTEM FLEXIBILITY OF ONE OR
MORE SYNAPSE FRAMES
Although not required to use Cortex with a Synapse frame, you are
strongly advised to use a remote personal computer or laptop PC
with EVS Cortex installed, as this increases the ease of use and
understandin
g
of the modules.

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2 Unpacking and Placement
Unpacking The EVS Synapse card must be unpacked in an anti-static
environment. Care must be taken NOT to touch components on the
card – always handle the card carefully by the edges. The card must
be stored and shipped in anti-static packaging. Ensuring that these
precautions are followed will prevent premature failure from
components mounted on the board.
Placing the card The Synapse card can be placed vertically in an SFR18 frame or
horizontally in an SFR04 and SFR08 frame. Locate the two guide
slots to be used, slide in the mounted circuit board, and push it
firmly to locate the connectors.
Correct insertion of card is essential as a card that is not located
properl
y
ma
y
show valid indicators, but does not function correctl
y
.
NOTE: On power up all LED’s will light for a few seconds, this is
the time it takes to initialise the card.

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3 A Quick Start
When Powering-
up
On powering up the Synapse frame, the card set will use basic data
and default initialisation settings. All LED’s will light during this
process. After initialisation, several LED’s will remain lit – the
exact number and configuration is dependent upon the number of
inputs connected and the status of the inputs.
Changing settings
and parameters
The front panel controls or the EVS Cortex can be used to change
settings. An overview of the settings can be found in chapter 5, 6
and 7 of this manual.
Front Panel
Control
Front Panel Display and Cursor
Settings are displayed and changed as follows;
Use the cursor ‘arrows’ on the front panel to select the menu and
parameter to be displayed and/or changed.
Press ►To
g
o forward throu
g
h the menu structure.
Press ◄To
g
o back throu
g
h the menu structure.
Press ▲To move up within a menu or increase the value of
a parameter.
Press ▼To move down through a menu or decrease the
value of a parameter.
NOTE: Whilst editing a setting, pressing ►twice will reset the
value to its default.
[No Alarms]

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Example of
changing
parameters using
front panel control
With the display as shown below
Pressing the ►selects the SFS10 in frame slot 01.
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 has been selected. In
this example the Settings menu item is indicated.
Pressing the ►selects the menu item shown, in this example
Settings.
(Pressing ▲or ▼will change to a different menu eg Status,
Events).
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 Settings menu
item SDI-Format has been selected and shows that it current
setting is Auto.
Pressing the ►selects the settings item shown, in this example
SDI-Format.
(Pressing ▲or ▼will change to a different setting, eg Mode, H-
Delay).
The display changes to indicate that the SFS10 Edit Setting
menu item SDI-Format has been selected.
To edit the setting of the menu item press ▲or ▼.
All menu items can be monitored and/or changed in this way.
Chan
g
in
g
a settin
g
has an immediate effect.
RRC18 [Select Card]
>S01=SFS10
SFS10 [Select Menu]
>Settings
SFS10 [Settings]
>SDI-Format=Auto
SFS10 Edit Setting]
SDI-Format>Auto

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EVS Cortex
Software
EVS Cortex can be used to change the settings of Synapse modules
from a PC, either locally or remotely. The software enables
communication based on TCP/IP between the Setup PC and
Synapse frames/modules.
Each Synapse frame is addressed through its rack controller’s
unique IP address, giving access to each module, its menus and
adjustment items. EVS Cortex has access to data contained within
the Synapse module and displays it on a GUI. The software has an
intuitive structure following that of the module that it is controlling.
For operation of EVS Cortex, please refer to the Cortex help files.
Menu Structure
Example
Slot Module Item Paramete
r
Settin
g
▲
▲
S02 Identit
y
▲▲
S01 SFS10
►Set-
tings
►
Standard_dig ►Auto
▼▼▼▼
S00 RRC18 Status Mode 625
▼▼▼
Events Ref-Input 525
▼
H-Delay
▼
▼
Note Further information about Front Panel Control and
Synapse Cortex can be obtained from the RRC,
RRS, ERC and ERS operational manuals and the
Cortex help files

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4 The GDR416 Card
Introduction The GDR416 is a four channel 3Gb/s, HD, SD SDI reclocking
distribution amplifier. Having four inputs, with each input having 4
outputs, makes this card the ideal 4K DA.
Features
Quad channel DA with 16 outputs
GPI controlled input swapping and status monitoring
GPO-0 = Carrier detect A
GPO-1 = Carrier detect B
GPO-2 = Carrier detect C
GPO-3 = Carrier detect D
Compatible with:
SD SDI 270 Mbit/s (SMPTE 259M)
HD SDI 1485 Mbit/s (SMPTE 292M)
3Gb/s SDI 2970 Mbit/s (SMPTE 424M)
ASI/DVB only on positive outputs
B
y
pass function of the reclocker for non-stand
a
rd frequencies
Applications 4K generic wideband DA
4 to 4
g
eneric wideband 3Gb/s DA
Block schematic
GDR26GDR416
RACK
CONTROLLER
uP
INTERNAL SYNAPSE BUS
RECLOCKER
WITH BYPASS
RECLOCKER
WITH BYPASS
RECLOCKER
WITH BYPASS
RECLOCKER
WITH BYPASS
EQ
EQ
EQ
EQ
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-

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5 Settings Menu
Introduction The settings menu displays the current state of each GDR416
setting and allows you to change or adjust it. Settings can be
changed using the front panel of the Synapse frame (SFR18, SFR08
or SFR04) or with Cortex. Also the SCP08 control can be used.
Please refer to chapter 3 for information on the Synapse front panel
control and Cortex.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Mode In the setting Mode you can select how you want to use the
GDR416: in a normal 4 x 3Gb DA mode or in a 4K mode. In the
4K mode, only the settings for input A are used and copied to all
other inputs (in other words: only PLL_set_A, Reclocker_A
and Mute_A are used; input B, C and D settings will be
automatically set to the settings of input A). Default is 4K.
PLL_set_A The GDR416 is capable of re-clocking a range of 3Gbit/s, HD and
SD SDI transport stream bitrates. PLL_Set_A is used to set input
A of the GDR416 to the correct bitrate of the incoming signal (if
mode is set to 4K, the PLL_Set_A will be copied to PLL_Set_B,
Cand Das well). PLL_Set_A can be set to Auto, 270 Mb/s,
1485 Mb/s and 2970 Mb/s. The default setting is Auto.
Reclocker_A The setting item Reclock_A determines if the incoming signal on
input A will be reclocked by the GDR416. The settings are:
■Auto: Auto selection between Bypass and Reclocked.
■Bypass: Does not re-clock the incoming signal
■On: The GDR416 always attempts to re-clock the input
The default setting is Auto.
Mute_A Mute_A enables input A of the GDR416 to be muted. The settings
of Mute_A are On, Off, Input Loss or PLL Unlock. Set to
Input Loss will mute input A only in case a carrier loss is
detected on input A. Set to PLL unlock will mute input A in case
the PLL rate of input A is not available. The Default setting is Off.

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PLL_set_B The GDR416 is capable of re-clocking a range of 3Gbit/s, HD and
SD SDI transport stream bitrates. PLL_Set_B is used to set input
B of the GDR416 to the correct bitrate of the incoming signal.
PLL_Set_B can be set to Auto, 270 Mb/s, 1485 Mb/s and
2970 Mb/s. The default setting is Auto.
Reclocker_B The setting item Reclock_B determines if the incoming signal on
input B will be reclocked by the GDR416. The settings are:
■Auto: Auto selection between Bypass and Reclocked.
■Bypass: Does not re-clock the incoming signal
■On: The GDR416 always attempts to re-clock the input
The default setting is Auto.
Mute_B Mute_B enables input B of the GDR416 to be muted. The settings
of Mute_B are On, Off, Input Loss or PLL Unlock. Set to
Input Loss will mute input B only in case a carrier loss is
detected on input B. Set to PLL unlock will mute input B in case
the PLL rate of input B is not available. The Default setting is Off.
PLL_set_C The GDR416 is capable of re-clocking a range of 3Gbit/s, HD and
SD SDI transport stream bitrates. PLL_Set_C is used to set input
C of the GDR416 to the correct bitrate of the incoming signal.
PLL_Set_C can be set to Auto, 270 Mb/s, 1485 Mb/s and
2970 Mb/s. The default setting is Auto.
Reclocker_C The setting item Reclock_C determines if the incoming signal on
input C will be reclocked by the GDR416. The settings are:
■Auto: Auto selection between Bypass and Reclocked.
■Bypass: Does not re-clock the incoming signal
■On: The GDR416 always attempts to re-clock the input
The default setting is Auto.
Mute_C Mute_C enables input C of the GDR416 to be muted. The settings
of Mute_C are On, Off, Input Loss or PLL Unlock. Set to
Input Loss will mute input C only in case a carrier loss is
detected on input C. Set to PLL unlock will mute input C in case
the PLL rate of input C is not available. The Default setting is Off.
PLL_set_D The GDR416 is capable of re-clocking a range of 3Gbit/s, HD and
SD SDI transport stream bitrates. PLL_Set_D is used to set input
D of the GDR416 to the correct bitrate of the incoming signal.
PLL_Set_D can be set to Auto, 270 Mb/s, 1485 Mb/s and
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Reclocker_D The setting item Reclock_D determines if the incoming signal on
input D will be reclocked by the GDR416. The settings are:
■Auto: Auto selection between Bypass and Reclocked.
■Bypass: Does not re-clock the incoming signal
■On: The GDR416 always attempts to re-clock the input
The default setting is Auto.
Mute_D Mute_D enables input D of the GDR416 to be muted. The settings
of Mute_D are On, Off, Input Loss or PLL Unlock. Set to
Input Loss will mute input D only in case a carrier loss is
detected on input D. Set to PLL unlock will mute input D in case
the PLL rate of input D is not available. The Default setting is Off.
HDMI
HDMI1-Format Here you select the output format of HDMI output module 1.
Possible modes are:
■RGB444 (default)
■YCrCb422
■YCrCb444
HDMI1-DVI-Mode With these settings you set SFP HDMI output A to either DVI-
Mode or HDMI-Mode. Default is DVI-Mode.
HDMI1_Mute_All Here you can mute all audio on SFP HDMI output A. Off means
no audio mute. On means all audio is muted. Default is Off.
HDMI2-Format Here you select the output format of HDMI output module 2.
Possible modes are:
■RGB444 (default)
■YCrCb422
■YCrCb444
HDMI2-DVI-Mode With these settings you set SFP HDMI output B to either DVI-
Mode or HDMI-Mode. Default is DVI-Mode.
HDMI2_Mute_All Here you can mute all audio on SFP HDMI output B. Off means
no audio mute. On means all audio is muted. Default is Off.

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Note: If PLL_Set_# is set to 1485 or 2970 Mb/s it is possible that a
properly applied 270Mb/s signal (with a high signal strength and
low jitter) will pass through. However we do not advice to use this
situation because it could sometimes “miss-clock”.
When 270Mb/s signals need to pass, please set PLL_Set_# to
270Mb/s or set it to Auto.

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6 Status Menu
Introduction The status menu indicates the current status of each item listed
below. There are no defaults for status indicators. Status depends of
input si
g
nals bein
g
present o
r
not.
SDI-Input_A This status item indicates the presence of a valid SDI signal on
input A. SDI_Input_A indicates if an input signal is Present,
Loss or NA.
PLL-rate_A PLL_rate_A indicates the rate at which the PLL of input A is
locked when PLL_Set_A is set to auto. The range of locking
rates is as follows: 270 Mb/s, 1485 Mb/s, and 2970 Mb/s
SDI-Input_B This status item indicates the presence of a valid SDI signal on
input B. SDI_Input_B indicates if an input signal is Present,
Loss or NA.
PLL-rate_B PLL_rate_B indicates the rate at which the PLL of input B is
locked when PLL_Set_B is set to auto.
SDI-Input_C This status item indicates the presence of a valid SDI signal on
input C. SDI_Input_C indicates if an input signal is Present,
Loss or NA.
PLL-rate_C PLL_rate_C indicates the rate at which the PLL of input C is
locked when PLL_Set_C is set to auto.
SDI-Input_D This status item indicates the presence of a valid SDI signal on
input D. SDI_Input_D indicates if an input signal is Present,
Loss or NA.
PLL-rate_D PLL_rate_D indicates the rate at which the PLL of input D is
locked when PLL_Set_D is set to auto.
SFP1-Vendor This status item displays the name of the SFP I/O module A.

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SFP1-Type This status item displays the type name/number SFP I/O module A.
SFP2-Vendor This status item displays the name of the SFP I/O module B.
SFP2-Type This status item displays the type name/number SFP I/O module B.
SFP1-Temp-Stat These indicate whether the temperature of SFP input/output module
A is Too_High, High, OK, Low or Too_Low. Can also be NA
in case Temperature monitoring is not available or the module is not
inserted.
SFP1-Volt-Stat These indicate whether the voltage usage of SFP input/output
module A is Too_High, High, OK, Low or Too_Low. Can also
be NA in case Voltage monitoring is not available or the module is
not inserted.
Port1/2-Enabled These item indicate whether the corresponding output port on SFP
output module A is enabled, disabled or NA (Not available,
when no input si
g
nal is available or an input module is inserted.)
Port1/2-Power These status items indicate the current transmitter power of the
specified port on SFP output module A between 0mW and 6.55mW.
When a receiver is installed or no SFP module is inserted this value
is 0.
Port1/2-Pow-Stat These indicate whether the output power of the specified port on
SFP output module A is Too_High, High, OK, Low or
Too_Low. Can also be NA in case of an input module or no
module is inserted.
Port1/2-Bias These status items indicate the current laser bias of the specified
port on SFP module A is between 0mA and 300mA. When there is
a non fiber SFP or an input module is inserted, this value will be 0.
Port1/2-Bias-Stat These indicate whether the laser bias of the specified port on SFP
output module A is Too_High, High, OK, Low or Too_Low.
Can also be NA in case laser bias monitoring is not available or no
output module is inserted.
Port1/2-
Wavelength
Indicates the current wave length of the corresponding output port
on the SFP output module A between 0nm and 2000nm. When there
is a non fiber SFP or RX module installed, this value will be 0.
SFP2-Temp-Stat These indicate whether the temperature of SFP input/output module
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case Temperature monitoring is not available or the module is not
inserted.
SFP2-Volt-Stat These indicate whether the voltage usage of SFP input/output
module B is Too_High, High, OK, Low or Too_Low. Can also
be NA in case Voltage monitoring is not available or the module is
not inserted.
Port3/4-Enabled These item indicate whether the corresponding output port on SFP
output module A is enabled, disabled or NA (Not available,
when no input si
g
nal is availa
b
le or an input module is inserte
d
.)
Port3/4-Power These status items indicate the current transmitter power of the
specified port on SFP output module A between 0mW and 6.55mW.
When a receiver is installed or no SFP module is inserted this value
is 0.
Port3/4-Pow-Stat These indicate whether the output power of the specified port on
SFP output module A is Too_High, High, OK, Low or
Too_Low. Can also be NA in case of an input module or no
module is inserted.
Port3/4-Bias These status items indicate the current laser bias of the specified
port on SFP module A is between 0mA and 300mA. When there is
a non fiber SFP or an input module is inserted, this value will be 0.
Port3/4-Bias-Stat These indicate whether the laser bias of the specified port on SFP
output module A is Too_High, High, OK, Low or Too_Low.
Can also be NA in case laser bias monitoring is not available or no
output module is inserted.
Port3/4-
Wavelength
Indicates the current wave length of the corresponding output port
on the SFP output module A between 0nm and 2000nm. When there
is a non fiber SFP or RX module installed, this value will be 0.

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7 Events Menu
Introduction An event is a special message that is generated on the card
asynchronously. This means that it is not the response to a request to
the card, but a spontaneous messa
g
e.
What is the Goal of
an event?
The goal of events is to inform the environment about a changing
condition on the card. A message may be broadcast to mark the change
in status. The message is volatile and cannot be retrieved from the
system after it has been broadcast. There are several means by which
the messa
g
e can be filtered.
Events The events reported by the GDR416 are as follows;
Announcements Announcements is not an event. This item is only used for
switchin
g
the announcement of status chan
g
es on/off. 0=off, other =o
n
Input_A Input A status can be selected between 0 .. 255. 0= no event, 1..255 is
the priorit
y
settin
g
.
Input_B Input B status can be selected between 0 .. 255. 0= no event, 1..255 is
the priorit
y
settin
g
.
Input_C Input C status can be selected between 0 .. 255. 0= no event, 1..255 is
the priorit
y
settin
g
.
Input_D Input D status can be selected between 0 .. 255. 0= no event, 1..255 is
the priorit
y
settin
g
.
What information is
available in an
event?
The message consists of the following items;
1) A message string to show what has happened in text, for example:
“INP_LOSS”, “REF_LOSS”, “INP_RETURN”.
2) A tag that also shows what happens, but with a predefined number:
e.g. 1 (= loss of input), 2 (= loss of reference), 129(= 1+128 =
return of input). For a list of these predefined tags see the table on
the next page.
3) A priority that marks the importance of an event. This value is
defined by the user and can have any value between 1 and 255, or
0 when disabled.
4) A slot number of the source of this event.
The Message String The message string is defined in the card and is therefore fixed. It may
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The Tag The tag is also defined in the card. The tag has a fixed meaning. When
controlling or monitoring software should make decisions based on
events, it is easier to use the tag instead of interpreting a string. The
first implementation is the tag controlled switch in the GPI16. In cases
where the event marks a change to fault status (e.g. 1 for Loss of
Input) the complement is marked by the tag increased by 128 (80hex)
(e.
g
. 129 (81hex) for Return of Input).
Defining Tags The tags defined for the card are:
Event Menu Item Tag Tag Description
Announcements 0 or NA 0 or NA Announcing of report
and control values
Input_A 01hex =INP_LOST 81hex =INP_RETURN SDI input A lost or
returned
Input_B 12 hex =INP_LOST 92 hex =INP_RETURN SDI input B lost or
returned
Input_C 13 hex =INP_LOST 93 hex =INP_RETURN SDI input C lost or
returned
Input_D 52 hex =INP_LOST D2 hex =INP_RETURN SDI input D lost or
returned
The Priority The priority is a user-defined value. The higher the priority of the
alarm, the higher this value. Setting the priority to Zero disables the
announcement of this alarm. Alarms with priorities equal or higher
than the Error Threshold setting of the RRC will cause the error LED
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The Address Together with the message string or the tag, the slot number or address
of the card is relevant to be able to assi
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n the event to a certain card.