THOMSON TTN-BES-6464/75 User manual

MANUAL PART NO. 04-052077-004 Rev. 1
MARCH 12, 2003
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TRITON routing switcher
Digital Audio Router 64x64
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75 Ohm
Product model no. TTN-BES-6464/75
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Contents
Electromagnetic Radiation Notice v
Hardware Warranty and Software License vi
Parts and Service vi
Revision history vii
1General 1
1.1 Specifications 1
1.2 Connection drawing i
2Power connection 3
3Connecting the BES-6464/75 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 Several routers in one system 4
4.2 Connecting control panels 4
4.3 Pin-out and cable type 5
4.3.1 RJ45 connectors 5
4.3.2 5-pin DIN connectors 5
4.3.3 RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter 6
4.4 Control bus structure 6
4.5 Maximum distance between NCB devices 6
4.6 Control Bus configuration notes 6
5Router configuration 8
5.1 Router level 8
5.2 Router mode 9
5.3 Power up mode 14
6Connecting audio signals to the BES-6464/75 14
7Control and connection of Triton systems, interface protocol 15
7.1 Important notes regarding the Triton Control Protocol 15
7.1.1 Binary Code 15
7.1.2 Echo 15
7.1.3 RS-422 Matrixes 15
7.1.4 Timeout 15
7.2 Basic principles 15
7.2.1 Example: A single unit with no NCB connected 15
7.2.2 Example: Several units connected by NCB 16

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7.3 RS232 16
7.4 NCB 16
7.5 Commands 17
7.5.1 Audio crosspoint set 17
7.5.2 Audio crosspoint set acknowledge 17
7.5.3 Video crosspoint set 17
7.5.4 Video crosspoint set acknowledge 18
7.5.5 Crosspoint status request 18

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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
1 0 12/03/03 Updated with new Thomson/GVG design.
0 - 29/08/01 Initial Revision

BES-6464/75 Rev. 1
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1 General
The BES-6464/75 is a 64x64 AES/EBU digital audio router with unbalanced 75 Ohm in- and outputs.
This state of the art router provides high performance circuits in SMD technology for maximum system
performance. The BES-6464/75 is designed for all demanding routing tasks in digital studio and
broadcast environments. The built-in RS-232 interface allows the user to control the router via the Triton
Router Control System PC software with many operational features. The control bus allows linking the
unit to the BVS-6464 or BDS-6464 video router thus creating a 64x64 AFV router. Several units can be
combined to form a 2 or more layer AES/EBU matrix system. One or several Triton remote control
panels can control the BES-6464/75 as well. Another unique feature of the Triton 64x64 series is the
possibility to reconfigure the router via the configuration switch on the back plane so that the unit can be
several types of routers:
64x64 AES/EBU 1 Channel
32x32 AES/EBU 2 Channel
21x21 AES/EBU 3 Channel
16x16 AES/EBU 4 Channel
1.1 Specifications
Signal type: AES/EBU digital audio
Number of inputs: 64 unbalanced
Input impedance: 75 ohms
Number of outputs: 64
Output impedance: 75 ohms
Jitter: 950ps
Delay: 150ns
Signal level: > 0.2 - 7Vpp
Sampling rates: 32 - 96 kHz
Switching mode: digitally transparent
Audio connector: BNC
AC power: External power supply 100 - 260 VAC
DC power: ±5V, connector DB9 male
Dimensions: 483 x 264 x 120 mm (19”, 6RU)

BES-6464/75 Rev. 1
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1.2 Connection drawing
Configuration switches
Audio input section Audio output section
RS-232 port NCB1Power connector
1Network Control Bus. The protocol of this bus is equal, and compatible to the MIDI bus protocol.