THOMSON Grass Valley Triton User manual

MANUAL PART NO. 04-049758-002 Rev. 2
MARCH 07, 2003
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TRITON routing switcher
Single-Bus Control Panel 16x1
Product model no. TTN-CP-1601
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Contents
Electromagnetic Radiation Notice iv
Hardware Warranty and Software License v
Parts and Service v
Revision history vi
1General 1
1.1 Front panel drawing 1
1.2 Connection drawing 1
2Power connection 2
3Connecting the CP-1601 to your PC 3
3.1 Selection of router level 3
3.2 Pin-out of RS-232 connector 3
3.3 Maximum cable length 3
4NCB connection 4
4.1 Control bus structure 4
4.2 Maximum distance between NCB devices 4
4.3 Several routers in one system 4
4.4 Connecting control panels 4
4.5 Pin-out and cable type 5
4.5.1 RJ45 connectors 5
4.5.2 5-pin DIN connectors 5
4.5.3 RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter 6
4.6 Control Bus configuration notes 6
5Control panel configuration 8
5.1 Panel level 8
5.2 Configuring output 9
5.3 Programming of restrictions 10
6Operating the CP-1601 11
6.1 PANEL ENABLE button 11
6.2 V/A TOGGLE button 11
6.3 Selecting input 11
6.4 TAKE function 11

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Electromagnetic Radiation Notice
The following information is given to note compliance with the United States Government Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules (47 CFR Part 15) designed to limit interference to radio and TV reception. The ruling establishes
measurement procedures and frequency criteria for Class A computing devices (commercial and industrial applications) with
the following conduction and radiation limits:
CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE: CONDUCTION LIMIT (Part 15.812)
Frequency (MHz) Maximum RF Line Voltage (uV)
0.45 - 1.6 1000
1.6 - 30 3000
CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE: RADIATION LIMIT (Section 15.810)
Frequency (MHz) Distance (meters) Field Strength (uV/m)
30 - 88 30 30
88 - 216 30 50
216 - 1000 30 70
The policy of Thomson is one of continual development and improvement. For that reason Thomson uses components and
manufacturing techniques that provide the current state-of-the-art suppression of electromagnetic radiation. This equipment, in
production before October 1, 1981, has not been tested to the above listed measurements. However, equipment such as this
delivered after October 1, 1983 will have the measurements on record at the factory. Therefore, in compliance with the stated
FCC Regulation, the following information is provided for the user:
NOTE
Interference to Radio Communications
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. As
temporarily permitted by regulation it has not been tested for compliance with the limits for Class A
computing devices pursuant to Subpart J of of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

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Hardware Warranty and Software License
Please contact your local Thomson representative for
hardware warranty and software license information.
Parts and Service
Thomson maintains a full stock of replacement parts available for immediate shipment.
NORTH AMERICA PARTS AND SERVICE
Please call toll-free 1-800-547-8949.
You will be switched automatically to the parts and service representative nearest you.
For email correspondence: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com
INTERNATIONAL PARTS AND SERVICE
Contact your Thomson representative.

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Revision history
Current revision of this document is the uppermost in the table below.
Revision Replaces Date Change Description
2 1 06/03/03 Updated with new Thomson/GVG design.
1 0 30/01/01 Corrected error in baud rate setting
0 - 10/10/00 Initial Revision

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1 General
The CP-1601 is a single-bus remote control panel for the Triton series routing switchers. The panel offers
input select buttons on the top row. The input buttons have different colors for displaying both video and
audio status during breakaway operations. The panel works hardware addressed on one of the routers
outputs. The last selected output will be indicated with color in the button. On the left-hand side the panel
provides 4 function keys with following functions:
• TAKE Executes the last operation
• TAKE ON/OFF Enables / disables Take function
• AUDIO / VIDEO Enables Audio, Video or AFV
• ENABLE Enables panel
1.1 Front panel drawing
A/V Toggle Take
Input buttons
Panel Enable Take ON/OFF
1.2 Connection drawing
RJ-45 (NCB1) Configuration switches
NCB
Power connector RS-232 port
1Network Control Bus. The protocol of this bus is equal, and compatible to the MIDI bus protocol.
The user may connect to the bus with RJ-45 or MIDI connectors, but only 1 “IN” and 1 “OUT” may be
connected.

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2 Power connection
Do not connect mains to the desktop power supply before connecting the power supply to the
router.
Connect the DB9 female connector from the desktop power supply to the main unit. Tighten the screws to
assure a proper contact. To connect mains to the desktop power supply you need a mains cord with IEC
320 connector.
The CP-1601 is normally delivered with the desktop power model AC ±5V / 10W. Upon customer
request, CP-1601 can also be delivered with DC ±5V / 30W, which may be fed by a 36 – 72 VDC mains
power source. A Frame mounted power supply solution is also available.
Please refer to the latest Triton Product Catalogue for power supply types, or call Thomson Grass Valley
for this information.
If any third party power supply is used the CP-1601 requires +5V DC with a minimum current of 150mA.
The following pin-out is used on the DB9 male power connector:
Pin 1 0V
Pin 2 +5V

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3 Connecting the CP-1601 to your PC
For connection to a PC with Triton Router Control System, the RS-232 interface is used. The RS-232 port
on all Triton devices uses the standard DCE pin-out, see pin-out table under 4.3.
A standard modem cable can be used for connecting the panel to the PCs serial port.
3.1 Selection of router level
The panel level depends on the system configuration the panel is going to work with. See chapter 5 for
more information. All panels and routers are delivered with default level 1. Triton Router Control System
offers the control of up to 16 different levels of routers, or combinations of routers.
3.2 Pin-out of RS-232 connector
The DB9 female connector for the RS-232 port has the following pin-out:
Pin 2 Tx
Pin3 Rx
Pin 5 GND
3.3 Maximum cable length
The maximum cable length for an RS-232 connection is per definition 15m. Longer distances can be
installed depending on the environmental conditions of the installation site. It is the responsibility of the
installer / user to secure a proper installation of the RS-232 connection.

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4 NCB connection
Via the Network Control Bus system several routers and control panels can be interconnected. CP-1601
utilises MIDI and/or RJ-45 connectors for connecting to the NCB.
Up to 16 levels of routers, or combinations of routers, can be controlled from the Triton - Router Control
System. The NCB system and all RS-232 ports interchange the system status. This means that any control
system, either from Triton, or from a third party manufacturer, connected to any RS-232 port in the NCB
loop, will have access to all communication data on the bus.
4.1 Control bus structure
The Network Control Bus follows the standard MIDI bus definition. The NCB is defined as a closed
chain of units. This means that the NCB OUT of the last unit must be connected to the NCB IN of the
first unit in the NCB chain. To avoid problems with the control of Triton units the installer/user has to
assure that the bus structure is installed according to this definition. The total number of Triton devices in
an NCB chain is limited to 20.
4.2 Maximum distance between NCB devices
The standard MIDI definition allows a maximum cable length of 250 meters between two devices. To
avoid grounding problems all NCB ports have opto-coupled inputs.
4.3 Several routers in one system
The NCB system allows the interconnection of up to 16 routers with different levels in one system. A
combination of routers working married counts as one level. This might for example be 1 audio router + 1
video router working as an audio follows video routing system, or 3 video routers working as 1 RGB
(YUV) routing system. All routers in such a constellation must be configured to the same level.
4.4 Connecting control panels
To get a control panel working with a specific router, configure the control panel to the same level as the
router. Several panels can be configured to control the same router. The CP-1601 can control 2 levels
with breakaway function. If it is necessary to control more levels with breakaway an additional panel
must be used. Panels can also be connected to a router via the RS-232 interface. See hereunder for
connection details.

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4.5 Pin-out and cable type
4.5.1 RJ45 connectors
On some Triton devices, the NCB cable can be connected to RJ-45 connectors. The following pin-out is
used:
Pin 1 = Not Connected
Pin 2 = Not Connected
Pin 3 = Not Connected
Pin 4 = data
Pin 5 = data
Pin 6 = Not Connected
Pin 7 = Not Connected
Pin 8 = Not Connected
4.5.2 5-pin DIN connectors
However, on Triton devices that use MIDI connectors to connect to the NCB, these connectors follow the
standard MIDI specification. A 1:1 cable with 5pin DIN connector is used. The following pin-out is used:
Pin 1 = Not Connected
Pin 2 = shield
Pin 3 = Not Connected
Pin 4 = data
Pin 5 = data
The standard MIDI specification recommends the use of shielded twisted pair cable types for
interconnection between the units.

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4.5.3 RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter
In configurations that include both devices with RJ45 connectors, and devices with 5-pin DIN connectors,
an RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter may be used to complete the control loop. This converter holds both
connector types, and may work both ways, thus from RJ45 to 5-pin DIN, as well as from 5-pin DIN to
RJ45.
The converter is connected as follows:
RJ45 (Router/CP) RJ45 (Converter) 5-pin DIN (Converter) 5-pin DIN (Router/CP)
IN IN IN OUT
OUT OUT OUT IN
4.6 Control Bus configuration notes
In order to achieve a system that is easy to maintain and control, follow the important notes, presented
hereunder.
• Avoid using routers of different size, but same signal type (audio/video), on the same level.
Example: Do not configure a system with a BVS-1616 and a BVS-0808 on the same level. If they
were on the same level, crosspoint commands that were sent to the BVS-1616 lying outside the
range of the BVS-0808 would not be executed; the BVS-0808 would throw them off the bus.
However, a combination of a BVS-1616 and an BAS-0808 will work well, because commands are
different for video- and audio routers.
• Try to limit the number of devices on one Control Bus loop. If possible, separate systems that are
not to be controlled by one central control panel.
If you need to have several systems in one loop, try to separate as follows, using the DIP switches
on the rear of the devices:
o Analogue Video + Analogue Audio + CP for analogue system on Level 1
o SDI + AES/EBU + CP for digital system on Level 2
o RS-422 Data + CP for data on Level 3
o Universal Control Panel to control all devices above, with user configurable default level.
• Pay attention to the figure below, in order to achieve full controllability of all devices in the loop.

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Triton - RCS
• Complete the Control loop, by connecting all Control bus connections to all Triton devices, before
powering up any Triton device.

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5 Control panel configuration
5.1 Panel level
The second Dip-switch Block from the left, SW2 (8 user switches):
Switch 1 – 3 (from left) on the configuration switch set the control panels level for communication with
the other units in the NCB system. The panels on the NCB dedicated to operate with a specific router
have to be configured to the same level.
Note that although the Triton routers may be configured up to 16 levels, the Triton control panels may
only be configured up to 8 levels. Levels 9 – 16 must be controlled by either Triton - Router Control
System, or by any third party router control system.
The levels can be switched according to the following pattern:
- means switch OFF (down)
* means switch ON (up)
Default level is 1.
Switch 1 2 3 Level
- - - 1
- - * 2
- * - 3
- * * 4
* - - 5
* - * 6
* * - 7
* * * 8
Switch 4 is not in use for this product.

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5.2 Configuring output
The third Dip-switch Block from the left, SW1 (8 user switches):
Switches 1 – 3 are not in use for this product.
Switches 4 - 8 on the configuration switch define the router output for the control panel.
The outputs can be switched according to the following pattern:
- means switch OFF (down)
* means switch ON (up)
Default output is 1.
Switch 4 5 6 7 8 Output
- - - - - 1
- - - - * 2
- - - * - 3
- - - * * 4
- - * - - 5
- - * - * 6
- - * * - 7
- - * * * 8
- * - - - 9
- * - - * 10
- * - * - 11
- * - * * 12
- * * - - 13
- * * - * 14
- * * * - 15
- * * * * 16

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5.3 Programming of restrictions
If the Restrictions option is enabled by the user, the previously programmed restrictions will be fetched
from the on-board memory during power-up. New restrictions may be programmed by putting the panel
in “Programming mode”. This is done, starting from Panel Disable state, by pushing and holding “V/A
toggle”, “Take On/Off” and “Take” and then pushing “Panel Enable”. Programming mode is indicated by
blinking “Panel Enable” and “Take”.
All the legal inputs for the selected output are shown by orange light in button. The Legal/Illegal toggle is
done by pushing the appropriate input button. When a new output is selected, the programming of the
previous output is saved in the on-board memory and the old setting of the new output is fetched from the
on-board memory.
After all necessary programming is done, the programming mode is stopped by pushing Panel Disable.
Disabling an output completely is done by disabling all inputs for the given output. When in normal mode
these outputs may be selected for viewing the status, but not controlled.

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6 Operating the CP-1601
6.1 PANEL ENABLE button
After powering-up the control panel will be disabled. Press the PANEL ENABLE button to start
operating. If you want to lock the control panel after use you simply disable by operating the PANEL
ENABLE button once again.
Please note! The panel will not show any status information without being connected to a Triton router
either via NCB or RS-232. In case you do not get any status information please check the interface cables
and re-start the panel by pressing PANEL ENABLE 2x.
6.2 V/A TOGGLE button
After powering-up the control panel will operate audio follow video. The V/A TOGGLE button is
illuminated. By operating the V/A toggle button you can select the layer you want to switch. Red colour
means only audio. Green colour means only video. Orange colour means audio follow video.
6.3 Selecting input
You select the input you want to operate on the INPUT BUTTON row. The crosspoint operation will be
executed when pressing the input button. The panel updates the button after receiving an acknowledge
message from the router. If the acknowledge is missing the button will start to blink. In this case please
check the interface connection (NCB or RS-232) and if the router is powered up. In case you press a
button outside the routing area (e.g. when controlling an 8x8 router with a 16x16 panel) the INPUT
BUTTON will start to blink indicating that you try to operate without having access.
6.4 TAKE function
The CP-1601 provides a TAKE function, which can be activated by pressing the TAKE ON/OFF button.
The TAKE ON/OFF button will show green light if the TAKE function is activated. After selecting input,
as described above, the INPUT button and the TAKE button will start to blink. The crosspoint operation
will be executed by pressing the TAKE button. If you work with video/audio breakaway you can first
select the video layer, afterwards the audio layer and finally execute both operations at the same time
with the TAKE button.
Note: All buttons are provided with backlight in addition to the other colours.