Quartz Q256-SV User guide

Quartz Q256-SV System Manual MANUAL-08
QUARTZ
Q256-SV
ROUTING SWITCHER
SYSTEM MANUAL
Quartz Electronics Limited
59 Suttons Business Park
Reading
England
RG6 1AZ
Telephone [phone]
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Web Site www.quartzuk.com
Sales e-mail [email protected]om
Technical Support [phone]
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MADE IN ENGLAND
© Copyright Quartz Electronics Limited 2003
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
EN504192 2005
Waste electrical products
should not be disposed of
with household waste.
Contact your Local Authority
for recycling advice
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.......................................................................................................................9
GENERAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................9
Applications...........................................................................................................................10
Key Features.........................................................................................................................10
Front View ...........................................................................................................................11
Rear View............................................................................................................................13
INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................15
Unpacking the Q256-SV........................................................................................................15
Operating Conditions & Cooling............................................................................................15
Power Supplies......................................................................................................................15
Reference..............................................................................................................................19
Serial RS232 Port (front of processor)..................................................................................19
Ethernet Port .........................................................................................................................20
Serial RS422/485 Ports (rear panel).....................................................................................21
Q-Link Ports (rear panel).......................................................................................................22
Video Monitoring Connectors................................................................................................22
Alarm Connector....................................................................................................................22
Multi-rack Systems................................................................................................................24
Signal Monitoring.................................................................................................................24
Connecting The Inter-Rack Cables.....................................................................................24
Typical Q256 System: 512 Inputs by 512 Outputs..............................................................25
Typical Q256 System: 1024 Inputs by 1024 Outputs..........................................................26
Typical Rack Layouts ..........................................................................................................27
System Overview...................................................................................................................29
Nomenclature......................................................................................................................29
Video ...................................................................................................................................29
Control.................................................................................................................................30
Input Fin: Standard SD..........................................................................................................31
Input Fin: Expand SD ............................................................................................................31
Crosspoint Module, SD or HD...............................................................................................32
Output SIMM: Reclock, SD....................................................................................................33
Output Fin: Standard SD.......................................................................................................33
Output Fin: Cascade SD........................................................................................................33
Input Fin: Standard HD..........................................................................................................34
Output SIMM: Re-clock, HD..................................................................................................34
Output Fin: Standard HD.......................................................................................................34
Control Module......................................................................................................................35
Status LED’s........................................................................................................................35
Functional Block Diagram ...................................................................................................35
Software Chip......................................................................................................................36
RS232 Connector................................................................................................................37
Analogue Reference............................................................................................................37
Ethernet Rear I/O Module......................................................................................................38
Serial Rear I/O Module..........................................................................................................39
Q-Link Rear I/O Module.........................................................................................................40
Monitor Module......................................................................................................................41
Power Supply ........................................................................................................................42
System Control Architectures................................................................................................43
Serial Control, Single Chassis.............................................................................................43
Serial Control, Multiple Chassis ..........................................................................................43
SC-1000 Control, Single Chassis........................................................................................44
SC-1000 Control, Multiple Chassis .....................................................................................45
Ordering Guide......................................................................................................................46
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Systems up to 256x256.......................................................................................................46
Sub-Loaded Systems..........................................................................................................46
Systems above 256x256.....................................................................................................47
Options & Spares ................................................................................................................47
General................................................................................................................................48
Video inputs, SD..................................................................................................................48
Video outputs, SD................................................................................................................48
Video inputs, HD (maximum 128 inputs).............................................................................48
Video outputs, HD (maximum 128 outputs)........................................................................48
Mechanical Specification.....................................................................................................48
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................49
WinSetup Diagnostics ...........................................................................................................50
Low Level Diagnostics...........................................................................................................51
Fans.......................................................................................................................................52
Power supply.........................................................................................................................53
Adjusting the PSU voltages.................................................................................................54
APPENDIX 1: TELNET COMMANDS.....................................................................................55
Help .......................................................................................................................................55
General Help (cmd: hw) ......................................................................................................55
Configuration Help (cmd: confighelp)..................................................................................55
Route Status Help (cmd: routehelp)....................................................................................55
Monitoring Help (cmd: monhelp).........................................................................................56
Signal Monitoring...................................................................................................................56
Input Fin Carrier Detect (cmd: ipcd)....................................................................................56
Output Fin Carrier Detect (cmd: opcd)................................................................................57
Crosspoint Card Standard Detect (cmd: xptstd) .................................................................57
Monitor Inputs (cmd: monip <fin>,<duration>,<Mon op>,<xpt>).........................................57
Monitor All Inputs (cmd: monallip <duration>,<Mon op>,<xpt>).........................................58
Monitor Outputs (cmd: monop <output fin>,< duration>,<Mon op>)...................................58
Monitor All Outputs (cmd: monallop < duration>,<Mon op>) ..............................................58
Test All Routes (cmd: testops <src>)..................................................................................58
Alarm Monitoring ...................................................................................................................60
Alarm Monitoring (cmd: amon)............................................................................................60
Temperature Status (cmd: temps).......................................................................................60
Voltage Status (cmd: volts) .................................................................................................60
Fan Status (cmd: fans)........................................................................................................60
Configuration.........................................................................................................................61
Configuration Status (cmd: config)......................................................................................61
Product Inventory Set (cmd: piset)......................................................................................62
Comm Port Setup (cmd: commssetup)...............................................................................63
Set Ethernet Address (cmd: setmacaddr)...........................................................................64
Get Ethernet Address (cmd: getmacaddr)...........................................................................64
Set Manufacturing Data (cmd: epset)..................................................................................64
Get Manufacturing Data (cmd: epget).................................................................................64
Comms Fitted Data (cmd: commsfitted)..............................................................................64
Interrogate and Set Routes ...................................................................................................65
Interrogate Route (not implemented) ..................................................................................65
Set Route (cmd: take <source>,<destination>....................................................................65
Set All Destinations (cmd: allto <src>) ................................................................................65
Set Diagonal Route (cmd: xtoy) ..........................................................................................65
Step Sources (cmd: incsrcto <destination>) .......................................................................65
Miscellaneous Commands ....................................................................................................66
Software Version (cmd: ver)................................................................................................66
Installing New Software (cmd: flashwritefile, addr, “file”) ...................................................66
Set the Time (cmd: settime) ................................................................................................66
Set the Date (cmd: setdate) ................................................................................................66
Get the Time (cmd: gettime)................................................................................................66
Get the Date (cmd: getdate)................................................................................................66
Serial Port Diagnostics (cmd: InterfaceDump x).................................................................67
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting Quartz products for use in your video/audio system. The Q256-SV 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-SV series of
products with a full two-year manufacturing warranty.
This guide is intended as a reference to the use of the Q256-SV SDI 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 mbl [phone]
Tech support e-mail: [e-mail]
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-SV are 8U and 16U rack frames. The 8U rack frame is capable of a
serial digital video matrix of 128x128. 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-SV 16U rack frame that is capable of a serial digital video 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-SV 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.
Both products can also be equipped with High Definition (HD) input and output fins.
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Applications
The Q256-SV routing switchers are designed for use in large SDI installations where a flexible expandable
routing switcher is required. The Quartz router control system also allows control from multiple devices
simultaneously, allowing replacement of smaller separate routing switchers.
By replacing the standard SD input and output fins with their high definition (HD) equivalents the router can
be supplied as a HD router or upgraded in the field in stages from SD to HD. The maximum HD in an 8U
chassis is 64x64 and the maximum HD in a 16U chassis is 128x128. The 16U - 1282option must be spread
equally across the two halves of the frame (i.e. 64 in the top half and 64 in the bottom half).
Key Features
•128x128 SDI router in 8U.
•256x256 SDI router in 16U.
•Expandable in blocks of 32 inputs or outputs.
•Digital composite and digital component in the same chassis.
•360Mbit compatible.
•Flexible control system, can work stand-alone or with the Quartz System Controller,
SC-1000
•System-wide environmental monitoring.
•Optional input and output signal monitoring with full EDH check.
•Modular architecture for large sizes.
•Compact design.
•Field expandable.
•Field software and firmware updates.
•Remote monitoring over Ethernet.
•Optional built-in diagnostics.
•Optional power supply redundancy.
•Optional control card redundancy.
•Automatic input equalization.
•Output clock regeneration.
•High Definition (HD) options available up to 128x128.
HD Options
Chassis Max
8U 642
16U 1282
*must be equally spread across top 8U frame and the bottom 8U frame
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