UTAH SCIENTIFIC SC-40 Setup guide

SC-40 Routing and Control System
System Setup and Operations Guide

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SC-40 Routing and Control Customizing Guide
• Document Number: 82102-XXXX
• Document Version: 1.0
• Date: June 11, 2015
• Printed in U.S.A.
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tents without the prior written consent of Utah Scientific, Inc. is strictly prohibited.
• SC-40 is a trademark of Utah Scientific, Inc.
• Any Windows flavor expressed in this guide is a registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• All other product names and any registered or unregistered trademarks mentioned in this
guide are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their
respective owners.
Notice
Information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice or obligation. While every effort
has been made to ensure that the information is accurate as of the publication date, Utah Scientific, Inc.
assumes no liability for errors or omissions. In addition, Utah Scientific, Inc. assumes no responsibility
for damages resulting from the use of this guide.
FCC Compliance (USA) and Digital Equipment Compliance (Canada)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A, digital device,
pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules and the Canadian EMC Requirement (ICES-003).
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
their own expense. Shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with the FCC Class A limits.

Setup and Operations Guide
Declaration of Conformity
Utah Scientific, Inc.
4750 Wiley Post Way, Suite 150
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 U.S.A.
We declare our sole responsibility that the Utah-400 Digital Routing Switcher is in conformance with
the following standards:
Emission
• EN55022:1994+A1&A2
Immunity
• EN55024:1998
• EN61000-3-2
• EN61000-3-3
Safety
• IEC 60950-1:2001 /EN 60950-1:2001
Following the provisions of the Directive(s) of the Council of the European Union:
• EMC Directive 89/336/EED
• Low Voltage Electrical Directive 72/23/EEC
Utah Scientific, Inc. hereby declares that the product specified above conforms to the above Directive(s)
and Standard(s).

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Important Safeguards and Notices
This section provides important safety guidelines for the Operator and Service Personnel. Specific
warnings and cautions are found throughout the guide where they apply, but may not appear here. Please
read and follow the important safety information, specifically those instructions related to risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
Safety Symbols
• Hazardous Voltage symbol
• Caution symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary to
refer to the manual to prevent damage to the product.
Warnings
Please observe the following important warnings:
• Any instructions in this guide that require opening the chassis, changing a
power supply, or removing a board, should be performed by qualified personnel
only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any service unless you
are qualified to do so.
• Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
• Do not use this product in or near water. Disconnect AC power before installing
any options or servicing the unit unless instructed to do so by this manual.
• This product is grounded through the power cord ground conductor. To avoid
electric shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before con-
necting the product inputs or outputs.
• Route power cords and other cables so they won’t be damaged.
• The AC receptacle (socket) should be located near the equipment and be easily
accessible.
• Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not use any liquid or aerosol cleaner -
use only a damp cloth.

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• Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To avoid personal
injury, do not touch exposed conductors and components while power is on. Do
not insert anything into either of the systems two-power supply cavities with
power connected.
• Do not wear hand jewelry or watches when troubleshooting high current cir-
cuits, such as power supplies. During installation, do not use the door handles
or front panels to lift the equipment as they may open abruptly and injure you.
• To avoid fire hazard when replacing fuses, use only the specified correct type,
voltage and current rating as referenced in the appropriate parts list for this
product. Always refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
• Have qualified personnel perform safety checks after any service.
Cautions
Please observe the following important cautions:
• When installing this equipment do not install power cords to building surfaces.
To prevent damage when replacing fuses, locate and correct the problem that
caused the fuse to blow, before reconnecting power.
• Use only specified replacement parts
Notices
Please observe the following important notes:
• When the adjacent symbol is indicated on the chassis, please refer to the man-
ual for additional information.
• For the HD-2020 Chassis and Master Control Panel, refer to “Connecting and
Disconnecting Power” - Chapter 2 (Hardware Installation).

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Company Information
Utah Scientific, Incorporated
4750 Wiley Post Way, Suite 150
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 U.S.A.
• Telephone: [phone]
• FAX: [phone]
• Technical Services (voice): [phone]
• Technical Services (FAX): [phone]
• E-Mail -General Information: [e-mail]
• E-Mail -Technical Services: [e-mail]
• World Wide Web: http://www.utahscientific.com
• After Hours Emergency: [phone]. Follow the menu instructions for Emergency Service.

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Warranty Policies
Hardware Warranty
Utah Scientific, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the Utah Scientific hardware is free
from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform substantially in accordance with
the accompanying written materials under normal use and service for a period of ten (10) years
from the date of shipment. Any implied warranties on hardware are limited to ten (10) years.
Some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty, so the
above limitation may not apply to certain specific purchasers.
Software Warranty
Utah Scientific warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance with the
accompanying written materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment.
Customer Remedies
For the first one (1) year after purchase of the software and the first ten (10) years after the date
of purchase of the hardware, Utah Scientific’s and its suppliers’ entire liability and purchaser’s
exclusive remedy shall be, at Utah Scientific’s option, either:
• Return of the price paid, or
• Repair or replacement of the software or hardware that does not meet the above warranties
and is returned to Utah Scientific under the returned materials authorization (RMA)
process with freight and forwarding charges paid.
After the initial warranty periods, purchaser’s exclusive remedy is the repair or replacement of
the hardware upon payment of a fixed fee to cover handling and service costs based on Utah
Scientific’s then-current price schedule. The above warranties are void if failure of the
software or hardware has resulted from an accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement
software or hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or
thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.

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No other warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Utah Scientific and
its suppliers disclaim all other warranties, either express or implied, including, but not limited
to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the
software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying hardware. This limited
warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. These rights may vary in certain states/
jurisdictions.
No liability for consequential damages. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,
in no event shall Utah Scientific or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever
(including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss
of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use
Utah Scientific products, even if Utah Scientific has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability
for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply in those
circumstances.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ....................................................... i
Warnings and Cautions .............................................. i
Claims Against the Carrier ..................................... ii
Overview .................................................................... iii
System Connections .................................................. iv
Operation ................................................................... v
The SC- 40 LED Indications .................................. v
SC-40 Jumper Settings ......................................... v
SC-40 Dipswitch Setting ........................................ v
Hardware Features .................................................... vii
Front Cover Features ............................................ vii
SC-40 Chassis Front ............................................... viii
SC-40 Control System Backplane ......................... ix
Specs ......................................................................... xi
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
In this Guide ............................................................... 1-1
Chapter Contents ....................................................... 1-2
How to use this Guide ................................................ 1-3
Front Panel Layout .................................................... 1-4
LED Indications ..................................................... 1-4
Physical Switches .................................................. 1-4
Hardware Features ................................................ 1-5
Front Cover Features ............................................ 1-5
Rear Panel Layout ..................................................... 1-6
CHAPTER 2
Hardware Installation
In this Chapter ....................................................... 2-1
Unpacking and Inspection .......................................... 2-2
Cable Considerations ............................................ 2-3
Connecting All Pieces to SC-40 Chassis ............... 2-3

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Applying Power to SC-40 Chassis ........................ 2-6
Changing IP address for SC-40 card .................... 2-7
Changing the Chassis ID ....................................... 2-8
Setting the Correct Time and Date ........................ 2-9
Proper Hot Swappable Removal of SC-40 Cards . 2-10
Changing Serial Port Settings ............................... 2-11
CHAPTER 3 System Configuration
In this Chapter ....................................................... 3-1
SC-400 Control Board ............................................... 3-2
SC-400 Jumper Settings ....................................... 3-2
SC-400 Dipswitch Setting ...................................... 3-3
SC-40 Control Board System Operation .................... 3-4
Redundant Operation ............................................ 3-4
The Debug Port ..................................................... 3-4
SC-40 Front View Components and Functions ..... 3-5
The SMPTE and Remote Alarms .............................. 3-6
Alarm Port Pin-Outs .............................................. 3-7
Serial Port Pinouts ................................................. 3-7
CHAPTER 4
Operation
In this Chapter ....................................................... 4-1
SC-40 Operation ........................................................ 4-2
The Debug Port ..................................................... 4-2
Physical Connection .............................................. 4-2
Terminal Emulation software setup ....................... 4-2
General Status ....................................................... 4-2
Specific Operations ............................................... 4-3

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Warnings and Cautions
Warnings and Cautions
Warning
The SC-40 Control System is designed to be continuously powered up.
The power socket should be located near the equipment and easily
accessible in case of an emergency.
Potentially lethal AC voltages are present when the SC-40 AC System is
powered up. This equipment should be operated and maintained by
technically qualified personnel.
Caution
Your warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper handling
of, repairs to or unauthorized modifications of your equipment. Refer to
the warranty page for further information.
This equipment contains components that are susceptible to damage
from electro-static discharges. A static safe environment, including work-
stations, tools and containers, is recommended when handling or ship-
ping circuit cards or equipment.

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Claims Against the Carrier
Visually inspect the container your equipment was shipped in. You should receive car-
tons in good condition with no visible physical damage such as tearing, crushing punc-
ture or water damage.
Make a note of any physical damage to the shipping containers before unpacking them.
If possible, note any damage on the shipping invoice from the carrier before you sign for
it. In some cases it may be useful to take pictures of the damage to present to the carrier
if a claim must be made.
As the SC-40 is unpacked for installation, carefully check for any internal damage.
Examine the frame and contents carefully as rough handling may dislodge cards and/or
power supplies and cause internal damages not readily noticeable until the equipment is
powered up.
File all damage claims with the carrier and contact Utah Scientific for further instructions.
Note: Utah Scientific assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to equip-
ment in shipment. You must direct all claims related to such damage to the
insurer and / or carrier. Do not return damaged items to Utah Scientific until
your claim is authorized and Utah Scientific provides you with a Returned Mate-
rials Authorization (RMA).

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Overview
Overview
The SC-40 Compact System Controller manages analog, digital, and HDTV signal distribution.
The SC-40 allows the operator to centrally and monitor existing routers and master control
switches over a single, unified control network, and is configured as a single or redundant con-
troller.
The SC-40 contains the SC-400 controller card, and the control software residing within the
SC-40 is the U-CON system configurator and rMan router management program. The
controller is fully compatible with UTSCI’s SoftPanel products, which include the router control
applications for iPad and Android tablets.

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System Connections
The SC-40’s U-Net control panel port provides high speed connections between the UCP and
SCP Series control panels and the SC-40 controller. Industry standard RJ45 connectors allow
wiring of the control panels, while the Ethernet port allows network connections using standard
Ethernet LAN topologies. The Ethernet interface is used for making system configuration
changes via the U-Con system configuration utility or for remote routing switcher control. A 10/
100-baseT connection allows the use of standard Ethernet devices for interfacing to the SC-
40. This interface, along with a published control protocol, provides the user with control
application capability.
Three RS-232/422 serial control ports allow remote computer control and/or automation
software control of the SC-40 control system. These serial control ports can also be used to
communicate with third party routing switchers and external devices such as Under Monitor
Displays and tally control systems.
The MX Bus is a high speed control link that connects the SC-40 to the UTAH Series routing
switchers.
The Alarm Connector provides external connection of the SC-40’s internal operating alarms
including power supply voltage and temperature and CPU failure alarms. The GPI/O connec-
tors allow for the connection of contact closures to provide remote control of certain operations
of the SC-40 such as changeover between the main and backup controller boards.
The Sync Reference input for SD and HD signals is used to generate a SMPTE RP168
compliant switch command that switches the crosspoints during the vertical blanking interval.

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Operation
Operation
The SC- 40 LED Indications
•
The ‘Ready’ LED indicates whether or not the cards are in sync and communicating with
one other.
• Active, which indicates the ‘controlling’ card when the board is part of a redundant pair. The
LED is green (ready) when the card is in default status. The current default card will give up
control to its alternate when the changeover button is pressed.
• Power Ok. All power supplies are functional.
• Power Error indications. Located behind the Power Ok LED, these will illuminate to indicate
a problem with a specified power supply.
• Battery Error. Will illuminate when the battery is low.
• Sync LED -- Will illuminate when an NTSC composite signal is in place -- allowing vertical
interval switching.
• Ethernet link -- Illuminates when the ethernet port is in use.
SC-40 Jumper Settings
•
J2 Switch -- Used to clear the RAM
• JP1 -- Serial Port 1 -- RS-232
• JP2 -- Serial Port 2 -- RS-422
SC-40 Dipswitch Setting
User Switch 0
When set, the system will initiate a software load, though the Linux application itself will not
start. This is typically used for factory troubleshooting.

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User Switch 1
User switch 1 determines which of the two memory banks is in use. A change to either mem-
ory partition (0 or 1) will not affect the other. The actual switch position determines which mem-
ory partition is in use.
User Switch 5
Used to start the Linux operating system, but not the actual application.
User Switches 2 - 4
Undefined at this time.
Bypass Switch
Also used for factory troubleshooting. The default configuration is all switches positioned
toward the silkscreened numbers, or to the right as the board is viewed from the front.

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Hardware Features
Hardware Features
The SC-40 Control System is normally shipped with the following components:
• One SC-40 Chassis
• Two Power supplies (Redundancy is supplied as standard)
• Two SC-40 Control Cards (Redundancy is supplied as standard)
• Two Power Cords
• Two (2) MX-Bus Terminator
• 8 UNET Terminators
• One PC to RJ-45 Adapter Plug
• One SC-40 Control System Users’ Guide
Front Cover Features
FIGURE 1-1. SC-40 Front Panel Components
Figure 1-1 shows the components of the SC-40 Front Panel. The function of each component
is explained in the Table below.

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SC-40 Chassis Front
With the front cover removed the following components are visible from the front:
• The SC-40 Control Boards (Normally shipped with two control boards).
• Two Power Supplies.
• One Chassis Monitoring (Display) Module.
TABLE 1-1. SC-40 Front Panel Functions
Component Function
Release Latch(s) Releases the front cover when each latch is
moved toward the center of the chassis.
Power Supply Light
Pipes
Will show “Green” when both supplies are
operating properly, “Red” indicates a fault
Clear Display Lens Allows the user to view the current display
mode without removing the front cover.

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Hardware Features
SC-40 Control System Backplane
The SC-40 Backplane provides all of the connections necessary to control Utah Scientific
equipment.
• The SC-40 backplane is arranged into the following groups of connectors:
• RJ-45 UNET Connector
• RJ-45 ENET Connector
• Sync Reference
• Two MX-Bus Connectors (25 pin D Connector – Female)
• Six Control Connectors (9 pin D Connector – Female)
• Alarm Connector (9 pin D Connector – Female)
Figure 1-3 shows the complete backplane identifying all of the groups above.
FIGURE 1-2. SC-40 Backplane
TABLE 1-2. SC-40 Chassis Internal Component Functions
Component Function
Power Supplies 115 VAC – 230 VAC, auto sensing
Monitor / Display Board Selects and displays SC-40 system parame-
ters
Control Boards Provides Control and Configuration

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TABLE 1-3. Backplane Connections and Functions
Port Function
DC In Connection for the DC Line Power Adapter
UNET For use with UNET based control panels.
Ethernet Standard Ethernet Port
Alarm SMPTE and Remote Alarm 0 – 3.
Serial Hardware selectable as RS-232 / RS – 422.
Sync 1 - 3 NTSC Black Burst, PAL Black Burst, or TRI-Level
Black Burst
MX-Bus Two MX-Bus Connectors (25 pin D Connector –
Female)