Quartz Q256-DA/AA User guide

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QUARTZ
Q256-DA/AA
ROUTING SWITCHER
SYSTEM MANUAL
Quartz Electronics Limited
59 Suttons Business Park
Reading
England
RG6 1AZ
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Web Site www.quartzuk.com
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MADE IN ENGLAND
© Copyright Quartz Electronics Limited 2004
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be adapted or reproduced in any form without the prior
written consent of Quartz Electronics Limited.

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Safety
WARNING: Dangerously high voltages are present inside this equipment.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain
or moisture.
WARNING: This equipment uses power/mains connectors fitted with earth pins. It is most
important as a matter of personal safety that the equipment is properly earthed.
CAUTION: 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.
EN60950 Safety
EN55103-1: 1996 Emission
EN55103-2: 1996 Immunity
Quartz Electronics Ltd
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 undesired
operation.

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Contents
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................10
GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................10
Key Features ................................................................................................................11
Applications ..................................................................................................................11
Ordering Guide..............................................................................................................12
Systems up to 256x256................................................................................................12
Sub-Loaded Systems...................................................................................................12
Systems above 256x256...............................................................................................13
Options & Spares ........................................................................................................13
Technical Specification.................................................................................................15
System Overview...........................................................................................................16
Front View, Doors Removed..........................................................................................16
Rear View ...................................................................................................................17
Nomenclature..............................................................................................................18
Audio..........................................................................................................................18
Internal Audio Clocks ...................................................................................................19
Control........................................................................................................................19
Input Fin: AES Balanced (D-Type)...................................................................................20
Input Fin: AES3id Un-balanced (BNC)..............................................................................21
Input Fin: Analog ...........................................................................................................22
Input Fin: Expand Audio.................................................................................................23
Crosspoint Module.........................................................................................................24
Output Fin: AES Balanced (D-Type)................................................................................25
Output Fin: AES3id Un-balanced (BNC)...........................................................................26
Output Fin: Analog.........................................................................................................27
Output Fin: Cascade Audio.............................................................................................28
Control Module..............................................................................................................29
Status LED’s...............................................................................................................29
Functional Block Diagram.............................................................................................29
Software Chip..............................................................................................................30
RS232 Connector.........................................................................................................30
Audio Reference..........................................................................................................30
Reference Rear I/O Module.............................................................................................31
Ethernet Rear I/O Module...............................................................................................32
Serial Rear I/O Module...................................................................................................33
Q-Link Rear I/O Module..................................................................................................34
Monitor Module..............................................................................................................35
Power Supply................................................................................................................36
System Control Architectures .........................................................................................37
Serial Control, Single Chassis.......................................................................................37
Serial Control, Multiple Chassis.....................................................................................37
SC-1000 Control, Single Chassis...................................................................................38
SC-1000 Control, Multiple Chassis ................................................................................39
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................41
Unpacking the Q256-DA/AA ...........................................................................................41
Operating Conditions & Cooling.......................................................................................41
Power Supplies .............................................................................................................41
Audio Connections.........................................................................................................43
Reference.....................................................................................................................46
Serial RS232 Port (front of processor)..............................................................................46
Ethernet Port.................................................................................................................47
Serial RS422/485 Ports (rear panel).................................................................................48

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Q-Link Ports (rear panel) ................................................................................................49
Audio Monitoring Connectors ..........................................................................................49
Alarm Connector............................................................................................................49
Multi-rack Systems........................................................................................................50
Signal Monitoring.........................................................................................................50
Connecting The Inter-Rack Cables.................................................................................50
Typical Q256 AES3id System: 512 Inputs by 512 Outputs...............................................51
Typical Q256 System: 1024 Inputs by 1024 Outputs.......................................................52
Typical Rack Layouts...................................................................................................53
MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................55
WinSetup Diagnostics....................................................................................................56
Low Level Diagnostics....................................................................................................57
Fans.............................................................................................................................58
Power supply ................................................................................................................59
Adjusting the PSU voltages...........................................................................................60
APPENDIX 1: TELNET COMMANDS.................................................................................61
Help .............................................................................................................................61
General Help (cmd: hw)................................................................................................61
Configuration Help (cmd: confighelp)..............................................................................61
Route Status Help (cmd: routehelp)...............................................................................61
Monitoring Help (cmd: monhelp)....................................................................................62
Signal Monitoring...........................................................................................................62
Input Fin Carrier Detect (cmd: ipcd) ...............................................................................62
Output Fin Carrier Detect (cmd: opcd)............................................................................63
Crosspoint Card Standard Detect (cmd: xptstd)..............................................................63
Monitor Inputs (cmd: monip <fin>,<duration>,<Mon op>,<xpt>)........................................63
Monitor All Inputs (cmd: monallip <duration>,<Mon op>,<xpt>)........................................64
Monitor Outputs (cmd: monop <output fin>,< duration>,<Mon op>)..................................64
Monitor All Outputs (cmd: monallop < duration>,<Mon op>).............................................64
Test All Routes (cmd: testops <src>)............................................................................64
Alarm Monitoring ...........................................................................................................65
Alarm Monitoring (cmd: amon) ......................................................................................65
Temperature Status (cmd: temps).................................................................................65
Voltage Status (cmd: volts)...........................................................................................65
Fan Status (cmd: fans).................................................................................................66
Configuration.................................................................................................................67
Configuration Status (cmd: config).................................................................................67
Product Inventory Set (cmd: piset).................................................................................67
Comm Port Setup (cmd: commssetup)..........................................................................67
Set Ethernet Address (cmd: setmacaddr).......................................................................68
Get Ethernet Address (cmd: getmacaddr) ......................................................................68
Set Manufacturing Data (cmd: epset).............................................................................68
Get Manufacturing Data (cmd: epget).............................................................................68
Interrogate and Set Routes .............................................................................................69
Interrogate Route (not implemented) ..............................................................................69
Set Route (cmd: take <source>,<destination>................................................................69
Set All Destinations (cmd: allto <src>)...........................................................................69
Set Diagonal Route (cmd: xtoy).....................................................................................69
Step Sources (cmd: incsrcto <destination>)...................................................................69
Miscellaneous Commands..............................................................................................70
Software Version (cmd: ver) ..........................................................................................70
Installing New Software (cmd: flashwritefile, addr, “file”)...................................................70
Set the Time (cmd: settime)..........................................................................................70
Set the Date (cmd: setdate)..........................................................................................70
Get the Time (cmd: gettime) .........................................................................................70
Get the Date (cmd: getdate)..........................................................................................70

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Serial Port Diagnostics (cmd: InterfaceDump x)..............................................................71

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Introduction
Thank you for selecting Quartz products for use in your video/audio system. The Q256-DA/AA family of
products offers outstanding quality and value, and will provide a long and cost effective working life with the
minimum of maintenance. In order to offer the best in customer support, Quartz supplies the Q256-DA/AA
series of products with a full two-year manufacturing warranty.
This guide is intended as a reference to the use of the Q256-DA/AA audio routing switcher, and should contain
all the information you will want to know about using these products. In the event of further product information
or assistance being required, please contact Quartz or your local Quartz distributor.
Quartz Electronics Ltd
59 Suttons Business Park
Reading
England
RG6 1AZ
Tel: [phone]
Fax [phone]
Sales e-mail [email protected]
Technical Support [phone]
Emergency tech support mobile [phone]
Tech support e-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.quartzuk.com
There are many other products in the Quartz range in router sizes from 8x2 up to 128x128, not including the
Q256 range, in all signal formats including HD, SDI, AES, analog video and analog audio. We can also supply
a range of data, tally, and relay routers.
General Description
The two building blocks of the Q256-DA are 8U and 16U rack frames. The 8U rack frame will support any mix
of AES balanced (D-Type), AES unbalanced (BNC) digital audio, or stereo analog audio to form a matrix of
128x128. The frame can also support 256x256 mono analog audio. The 8U rack frame can be expanded above
128x128 after installation by adding further 8U or 16U frames, contact the Quartz sales office for further advice.
The Q256-DA 16U rack frame that is capable of a audio matrix of 256x256. The Q256 can be expanded above
256x256 after installation by adding further 8U or 16U frames, contact the Quartz sales office for further advice.
Both products are available in sizes from 32x32 and are expandable in blocks of 32 inputs or outputs. By using
four Q256-DA 16U chassis, it is possible to build a compact 512x512 routing switcher in just 64U of rack
space. This expansion is carried out without the need for separate distribution amplifiers and switches for
cascading outputs.
Both products can be fitted with optional in-built signal monitoring, redundant control, and power supply.