Solid State Logic C300 HD User manual

Installation Guide

C300HD Installation Guide

Master Studio System
Installation Guide
Version 2.0.1
82S6PC3010B
Solid State Logic
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C300HD Installation Guide
Begbroke, Oxford, England, OX5 1 U • [phone]
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to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation
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Contents
Section 1 Introduction ----2
Section 2 Safety Considerations ---3
Safety Warnings ----4
C /FCC/W Certification and Directives 5
Section 3 Pre-Installation Information -6
Services Provided by SSL ---6
Physical/Structural ----7
Console Footprint and Side Profile -8
Centuri and Stagebox Side View --10
Technical ----11
Section 4 System Components --13
Console Frame ----13
The Centuri Processor ---15
The Centuri Processor Cards --16
C-SB Stagebox (option) ---21
NetBridge (option) ----23
KVM Switching ----25
Script Tray (option) ----25
Loudspeaker Shelf (option) ---25
TFT external input (option) ---25
Section 5 Installation ----27
Power Connections ----27
Console Control ----29
Sync ----29
I/O – MicAmp Card ---31
I/O – Analogue Card ---31
I/O – Digital Card ----33
I/O – MADI Card ----33
GPI/O Card ----35
C-SB Stagebox Wiring ---37
Netbridge ----39
Talkback and Oscillator ---41
Phasescope and Meter Wiring --43
DAW Midi interface ----45
Appendices A quipment Specifications ---47
B Connector Details ----51
C Connector Pinouts: Console --53
Processor Crate - 55
NetBridge --61
D Audio Interfacing ----63
nvironmental Specification --65
F Stagebox Installation Requirements - 67
G Machine Control ----68
H SSL Part Numbers by Description - 71
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Section 1 – Introduction
The object of this manual is to provide purchasers of the C300HD™ Console and Centuri™ Processor with information
in the following areas:
• Safety considerations
• Installation requirements
• Items supplied: – Main components and optional items
• Installation: – Physical assembly
– lectrical connections and cabling
– System options
• Specifications and Physical dimensions
• Pinouts of standard connectors
The information provided by this manual is relevant to all of the versions of the C300HD.
The aspects of the C300HD which can be customised – frame size, channel layout, meter panel as examples – will be fully
documented in the Custom Specification information for a specific console.
The Custom Specification information, which details the actual console as built, will be found in Section 10 of the console’s
Service Manual.
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Section2 – Safety Considerations
This section contains definitions and warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment. Please take
time to read this section before undertaking any installation work.
Definitions
‘Maintenance’
All maintenance must be carried out by fully trained personnel.
Note: it is advisable to observe suitable SD precautions when maintaining electronic assemblies.
‘Non-User Adjustments’
Adjustments or alterations to the equipment may affect the performance such that safety and/or international
compliance standards may no longer be met.Any such adjustments must therefore only be carried out by fully trained
personnel.
‘Users’
This equipment is designed for use solely by engineers and competent operators skilled in the use of professional
audio equipment.
‘Environment’
This product is a class A product intended to form an integrated component part of a professional audio recording,
mixing, TV, radio broadcast or similar studio wherein it will perform to specification providing that it is installed
according to professional practice.
Installation Instructions
Voltage Selection and Fusing
Although the majority of SSL equipment uses auto-ranging power supplies, some sub-systems have user-selectable voltage
inlets. Always confirm that the input mains voltage range is set correctly before applying power. Always isolate the mains
supply before changing the input range setting.
If it is ever necessary to replace a blown mains-fuse, then always use the correct rating and type of replacement. If a
correctly rated fuse continues to blow, then a fault exists and the cause should be investigated or the unit returned to SSL
for repair/replacement as appropriate.
Details of mains settings and correct fuse ratings can be found in Appendix A of this manual.
Electrical Safety Warning
When installing or servicing any item of SSL equipment with power applied, when cover panels are
removed, HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS CAN XIST.
These hazards include: High voltages
High energy stored in capacitors
High currents available from DC power busses
Hot component surfaces.
Any metal jewellery (watches, bracelets, neck-chains and rings) that could inadvertently come into contact
with uninsulated parts should always be removed before reaching inside powered equipment.
Safety Considerations
Section 2
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Safety Earth Connection
Any mains powered item of SSL equipment that is supplied with a 3-core mains lead (whether connectorised or not) should
always have the earth wire connected to the mains supply ground.This is the safety earth and grounds the exposed metal
parts of the racks and cases and should not be removed for any reason.
ains Supply and Phases
To ensure safe operation of this equipment, connect only to an ac. power source that contains a protective earthing (P )
conductor.This equipment is designed for connection to single phase supplies with the neutral conductor at earth potential
– category TN or TT – and is fitted with a protective fuse in the live conductor only. This equipment is not designed for
use with live and neutral connections reversed or where the neutral conductor is not at earth potential (IT supplies).This
equipment should not be connected to a power system that switches open the return (neutral) lead when the return lead
also functions as the protective earth (P ).
All mains powered assemblies must be connected to the same mains phase.
Mains cables will be coded with either of the following colour schemes:
1or 2
LIV : Brown Black
N UTRAL: Blue White
ARTH: Yellow/Green Green
ains Isolation and Over-Current Protection
An external disconnect device (switch) is required for this equipment which must be installed according to current wiring
regulations. A detachable power cord, if fitted to this equipment, is a suitable disconnect device; otherwise an approved
disconnect switch is required – the rating of which is defined in the product specification (Appendix A) and on the
equipment itself.
An external over-current protection device is required to protect the wiring to this equipment which must be installed
according to the current wiring regulations.The fusing or breaking-current is defined in the product specification. In certain
countries this function is supplied by use of a fused plug.
Some equipment (specifically units with PSU Redundancy) utilises multiple power sources. This is clearly marked on the
equipment.The finished installation must also be clearly marked to ensure that all sources of power are removed before
servicing begins.
Physical Safety
Most subsystems are too heavy for one person to lift.Take particular care when removing the computer chassis from the
equipment rack.
If the console trim is removed for any reason then there may be sharp edges exposed on the frame metalwork.
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CE Certification
The C300HD/Centuri system is C compliant. Note that the majority of cables supplied with SSL equipment are
fitted with ferrite rings at each end.This is to comply with the current regulations and these ferrites should not
be removed.
If any of the console metalwork is modified in any way – particularly the addition of holes for custom switches etc. – this
may the adversely affect the C certification status of the product.
FCC Certification
The equipment which forms a C300HD/Centuri system has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union
The symbol shown here, which is on the product or on its packaging, indicates that this product must not
be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment
by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment.The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help
to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the
product.
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Section 2
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Section 3 – Pre Installation Information
Physical installation of the console is normally carried out by a specialised transportation company. In some cases this will
have been arranged by the local SSL office, in other cases by the facility.
The cables that run between console and processor can be shipped in advance of the console in a separate kit (the pre-
install kit). These cables should be installed by the facility engineers. Instructions for installing these cables are found on
pages 26 to 31 of this manual.
Refer to Appendix A for weights and power consumption information.
Before the console is installed all building work should be completed and the environment MUST be clean otherwise the
warranty will be rendered invalid.
Before commissioning can take place the following must be completed:
• Air Conditioning installed, tested, blown-through and working
• Lighting installed and tested
• Cable Trunking installed
• Wall and floor finishes completed
• Power Distribution installed and tested
• Cables installed and tested
• Monitor loudspeakers installed and working
• Other utilities (telephone, water etc.) available
Services provided by SSL
Commissioning
All C300HD systems include on-site commissioning by an SSL engineer.This is usually expected to take from 2 to 4 days
depending on system size, configuration and options. Large systems, or consoles split for shipment, may require an
additional 1–2 days of commissioning time.
You will be contacted by your local SSL office or agent shortly before delivery to arrange a commissioning date.
Training
Three days of standard operator training are provided with each C300HD system. If required, this is scheduled to take
place immediately following the commissioning period and is usually carried out by the commissioning engineer. A further
day of advanced operator training is available at additional cost.
On-site maintenance training is also available at additional cost.This can be either one day for a basic overview or two days
for more advanced training.
Training should be requested at time of order. For all training, we recommend that no more than five persons attend each
session. If the use of an interpreter is necessary the training period may need to be extended (at additional cost). Note
that travel and subsistence costs are not normally included. Please contact SSL’s training department at: support@solid-
state-logic.com.
Warranty
All systems normally include 13 months warranty from date of shipment.This does not include consumable items such as
magnetic media, disks etc. Further details may be found in SSL’s Conditions of Trading (printed on the reverse of all SSL
invoices).
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Physical Requirements
Console Control Surface
The console control surface can be specified to have from 16 to 96 physical channels so the size and weight will vary
considerably. A dimensioned footprint drawing for each specific console control surface can be provided by SSL’s Project
ngineering Department. See page 46 for an example of a 32-channel footprint.
Consoles can be built with split points at any profile.The console can then be split for shipment to simplify installation into
client’s premises. Reassembly will be by SSL engineers.
Cable sets are available in 10, 16, 25, 48 and 80m standard lengths.
Cables for the connection of ancillary functions: meters, talkback or any custom switching etc. are not supplied by SSL
and will need to be provided by the facility. See pages 47–49 for wiring information.
Refer to Appendix A for weight and power consumption information.
Rack ounting Equipment – Centuri, NetBridge and Stageboxes
The Centuri Processor is a 15U height chassis into which a range of I/O cards can be fitted.The system’s processing and
DSP resource is also housed in the Centuri rack.The Centuri is therefore fitted with cooling fans and is expected to be
housed in a separate ‘machine’ room.
A 19” equipment rack will need to be provided into which the Centuri Processor can be mounted. Note when positioning
the rack that cards are inserted into the Centuri Processor from both the front and the rear depending on function.
Clearance for access to cards must therefore be provided both in front of and behind the rack (see page 10 for service
clearance diagram).
A MIDI interface is supplied as standard on the C300HD. Access to the MIDI connectors is via a separate 1U breakout
panel which connects to the rear of the Centuri rack.A standard 800mm deep equipment rack will have sufficient room
for the panel to be located directly behind the Centuri. If shorter racks are used then an additional 1U of rack space must
be allocated for the panel. See page 45 for additional information.
NetBridge – which is an option – is a 2U high rack mounting unit.
Remotely located stageboxes (C-SBs) – which are also optional – may be specified.These are 14U rack units.
Centuri, NetBridge and stagebox units MUST be supported on shelves and not only by the rack ears.
Acoustic Isolation
Because of the noise generated by cooling fans the Centuri core should be located in a separate machine room.Adequate
noise isolation should exist between the machine room and control room/recording areas.
Noise figures for individual units are given in Appendix A.
Pre Installation Information
Section 3
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1 – 8 9 – 16 Centre Section17 – 24 25 – 32
Connector Panels and Power Supplies
Mains and audio connectors
Console connectors
Power supplies
Mains panel Audio interface
panel
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Air Conditioning Requirements
Air conditioning will almost certainly be required for both the Machine and Control rooms in order to maintain the
temperature and humidity to within the required levels.
Power dissipation figures for console control surface and equipment rack are listed in Appendix A.
Appendix contains the environmental specification for SSL equipment.
Cable Ducting
Cable ducting will be required between the console and the Machine room (as well as to any outboard racks and the
recording areas).The ducting provided should be of sufficient size such that approximately 50mm x 35mm is available for
console surface connection. It is not possible to route cables down through the console legs.
The connectors for all control and interface cables are located beneath the console’s Centre Section.The connector panels
are orientated so that cables will route towards the rear of the desk.
The connectors for ancillary functions, such as talkback and metering etc., are located on a panel at the rear of the Centre
Section.
The mains input power connector will be located on a separate panel.This panel is usually positioned in a bay adjacent to
the Centre Section nearest to the centre of the console but may vary due to console layout.
Service Access
Access to all major electronic assemblies within the frame is either from the front or from beneath the console.The meter
LCD panels are retained by finger-screw fastener beneath the top trim.The top trim is designed to hinge upwards to allow
access to these screws. If the console is being built into restricted space – as in some mobile installations – then always
allow a minimum of 80mm clearance above the top trim.
Sufficient clearance must be provided in front of and behind the rack into which the Centuri processor is installed so that
cards can easily be removed. See the drawing on page 10 for minimum clearances.
Pre Installation Information
Section 3
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Centuri Processor Crate (side view) Showing Card Access
C-SB Crate (side view) Showing Card Access
Dimensions in mm
592 270
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Technical Requirements
System Synchronisation
The Centuri Processor requires an external Video Reference Signal to derive various system control and digital audio
timing clocks. Both SD (Standard Definition) and HD (High Definition) sync signals are supported provided they comply
with the following requirements:
Suitable SD sync signals are a standard black-and-burst (75Ω 1 volt pk-pk) signal at either PAL (625 line 50Hz) or
NTSC (525 line, 59.94Hz) frame rates.
The following HD Tri Level sync signals can be used as a valid system reference:
1080i – 60/59.94/50 Hz
1080p – 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 Hz
1080PsF – 24/23.98 Hz
720p – 60/59.94/50 Hz
As standard, C300HD supports both the 48kHz Professional sampling frequency (Fs) and a 96kHz (2Fs) sample rate. A
Variable Sample Rate (VSR) option card adds support for 44.1KHz and 88.2kHz sample rates as well as pull-up/pull-down
multipliers to provide the various additional sampling frequencies that may be required when working with Film and TV
post production in NTSC and HD formats.
Power Connections – ains Input Voltage & Current
Both the console control surface and the Centuri processor rack are fitted with auto-sensing power supplies and will
function at any voltage from 100 to 240 volts without adjustment.
The console is supplied with one or more detachable mains leads.These leads are 2m in length and the cable diameter is
11mm.The free end of these leads is unterminated for connection to a suitable outlet.
The inrush current present when powering the console can be significant – typically ten times the steady current – so the
use of ‘slow’ or ‘motor’ rated fuses/circuit-breakers is recommended.
Both the Centuri processor rack and the console control surface can be fitted with backup power supplies for PSU
redundancy during live transmissions work.The backup supply works independently from the main supply and the console
will be equipped with two mains input leads. For additional security it is recommended that one of the power sources
should be from an un-interruptable source.
NetBridge (which is a separate 2U unit – see page 23) is fitted with a voltage select switch for 230V or 115V operation.
Confirm that the voltage is correctly set before applying power – see page 23.
See Appendix A for equipment specifications.
Grounding
A standard system should not require any additional grounding over and above that supplied by a correctly installed mains
supply. All rack unit chassis are permanently bonded to mains earth. A permanent mains earth connection via the mains
inlet must be provided.
If, due to the quality of the mains wiring within an installation, it is deemed necessary to improve upon the mains earthing,
chassis ground connection points are provided as follows:
Centuri rack chassis ground can be accessed via a stud located on the rear panel.
Console chassis ground can be accessed via a stud located on the mains power connector panel.
All audio connectors, both analogue and digital, have their screen pins connected directly to the chassis at the point of
entry to comply with A S/ BU grounding and MC standards.
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C300HD Channel Bay Layout

Section 4 – System Components
This section gives an overview of the main units in the system. See Appendix A for specifications and Appendices B and C
for connector details and pinouts.
C300HD Console
ach console control surface will consist of one, two or three Master Sections and can be specified to have from 16 to 96
channel faders in groups of 8. (Note: a group of 8 faders and controls and its frame is termed a bay). See Appendix A page
50 for frame sizes.
ach console channel-bay consists of four sections: Faders, Channel Control, Master Channel and the meters. As a
minimum, it is only necessary to have one Master Channel tile fitted to a console as this can be used to access any
processing channel within the frame, although, for convenience and additional flexibility, additional Channel Masters may be
fitted to any bay.
The number of physical faders fitted does not limit the number of processing channels available; this is determined solely
by the amount of DSP resource fitted to the processor.
ach Master Section may optionally be specified with a 6 or 8-channel LCD phase-scope and has additional space for
mechanical VU meters – a 6 off (5.1) VU meter panel is available to order as a standard option. Alternatively, a range of
custom meter configurations is possible; these should be detailed at the time of order. The standard phasescope types
available are the RTW 10830 or the DK Audio MSD600C.
The console frame may be specified to have 19” wide sections for script space (known as ‘Producer’s’ tables). These can
be fitted with either a full-depth flat table or a shorter table and 7U of equipment racking. Note that there is limited depth
in the Producer’s section for outboard units. Refer to appendix G for the available depth information.
The console is not fitted with dual redundant power supplies as standard. A backup power supply system is available to
order as an option.
SSL's Project ngineering Department are able to provide CAD footprint drawings of proposed console layouts during the
specification process.
System Components
Section 4
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I
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CONTROL
TIME
CODE
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CONTROL
SURFACE 2
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9 - 16 1 - 8
25 - 32 17 - 24
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AES/EBU OUT
960XA
INOUT
1 - 12
13 - 24
25 - 36
37 - 48
49 - 60
1 - 12
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25 - 36
37 - 48
49 - 60
GPI
9 - 16 1 - 8
25 - 32 17 - 24
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A1
A1
ANALOGUE IN
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A1
A1
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ANALOGUE OUT
EXPANSION
TIME 1234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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CODE
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OUT
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909XN
Centuri Processor Crate
(Front View)
Centuri Processor Crate
(Rear View)
Access to:
PSUs
Removable media drive
DSP cards
I/O Cards (Mic or Digital*)
Access to:
CPU card
Console interface card
GPI/O card
Routing/Link card (fitted with 2 Fibre Link ports)
I/O Cards (Analogue, Digital or Mic*)
DAW Midi interface panel
*special order only
NB. Cards shown are an example.
Configuration will vary according to
specification.
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O X F O R D • E N G L A N D
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O X F O R D • E N G L A N D
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O X F O R D • E N G L A N D

The Centuri Processor
The Centuri processor is a 15U high 592mm deep rack unit. Cards are fitted to the front and rear of the chassis so space
for access is essential. See page 10 for chassis dimensions and minimum service clearance.
At the front of the processor are located the plug-in PSU units. One unit is capable of powering the system and a second
module may be ordered to provide power redundancy.
The panel below the power supplies is fitted with the Compact Flash memory card reader. This is used to transfer system
software onto the internal hard disk. Note that although a multiformat card reader is fitted, only the Compact Flash card
format is currently supported. The system’s hard-drive is located behind this panel. A second, redundant hard-drive can be
specified as an option. If this feature is ordered, a second identical drive, which also contains the system software, is fitted
and a front panel key switch is provided for disk selection.
Below the drives is the front card-cage which has space for 11 plug-in cards, numbered from left to right. The cards are
arranged as follows:
Slots 1–4 Channel DSP cards.
Slot 5 Always fitted with a master DSP card for mix processing.
Slot 6 Optional 2nd master DSP card for enhanced 2Fs bus capacity and processing.
Slots 7–10 Can be a combination of additional DSP cards and/or micamp cards (digital or MADI cards to
special order only)†.
Slot 11 Always blank.
There rear of the processor has space for 12 plug-in cards. Note that these slots are numbered from right to left.
Slots 1–4 Available for I/O cards (analogue, digital and MADI).
Slot 5 Always fitted with the console’s Routing/Link card.
Slot 6 Reserved for the optional GPI/O card.
Slots 7–10 I/O cards – analogue, digital and MADI (mic cards to special order only)†.
Slot 11 Always fitted with the Console-Interface card.
Slot 12 Always fitted with the CPU card.
Note that front and rear mounting I/O cards, although functionally identical, are physically different so it is not possible to
exchange cards between back and front.
At the rear of the rack is the connector for the DAW interface panel. When the DAW control option is specified a separate
1U Midi breakout panel and connecting lead is provided. See page 45 for additional information.
† Specifying rear mounted micamp cards or front mounted digital/MADI cards will extend the order lead time.
System Components
Section 4
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ETHERNET
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 2
SYNC
VIDEO 1
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SERIA
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DSP CARD
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IN 2
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IN 4
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Routing/Link
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