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UTAH-200 Compact Routing Switcher • User's Guide
•Document Number: 82101-0045
•Document Version: 3.10
•Date: January 2001
•Printed in U.S.A.
Copyrights and Trademarks
1999 Utah Scientific , Inc. All rights reserved. Any use or
reproduction of this guide’s contents without the prior written consent of
Utah Scientific , Inc. is strictly prohibited.
•UTAH-200 is a trademark of Utah Scientific , Inc.
•Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
•All other product names and any registered and 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
This equipment 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. Shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with the
FCC Class A limits.
Declaration of Conformity
Utah Scientific , Inc.
4750 Wiley Post Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 USA
declare our sole responsibility that the UTAH-200 Compact Routing
Switcher system is in conformity with the following standards:
•EN50081-1 Generic Emission Standard
•EN50082-1 Generic Immunity Standard
•IEC-950 Product Safety
•C-UL 1950 Product Safety
•UL 1950 Product Safety
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).

Important Safeguards and Notices
This section provides important safety guidelines for both 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, noting especially 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 service personnel only. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing 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 grounding
conductor. To avoid electric shock, plug the power cord into a
properly wired receptacle before connecting the product inputs
or outputs.
•Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to
be damaged. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners; use only a damp cloth.
•Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To
avoid personal injury, do not touch exposed connections and
components while power is on. Do not insert anything into either
of the system’s two power supply cavities with power connected.

•Do not wear hand jewelry or watches when troubleshooting high
current circuits, such as the 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, 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 attach the power cord to
building surfaces. To prevent damage when replacing fuses,
locate and correct the trouble that caused the fuse to blow before
applying power.
~In Chapter 2, refer to the “Checking and Replacing Fuses”
section for details on chassis fuses.
~In Appendix B, refer to the sections on each individual
module for details on board-level fuses.
•Use only specified replacement parts. Follow static precautions
at all times when handling this equipment.
•Slots and openings in the chassis are provided for ventilation.
Do not block them. Leave the back of the frame clear for air
exhaust cooling and to allow room for cabling — a minimum of
6 inches (15.25 cm) of clearance is recommended.
Notices
Please observe the following important notes:
•When the adjacent symbol is indicated on the chassis, please refer
to the manual for additional information.
•For the UTAH-200 chassis, refer to the “Connecting and
Disconnecting Power” section in Chapter 2 for important
information regarding the chassis power connector.

Company Information
4750 Wiley Post Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 USA
•Telephone:[phone]
•Fax:[phone]
•Customer Support (Voice):[phone]
•Customer Support (Fax):[phone]
•E-mail (General Info):[email protected]
•E-mail (Customer Support):[email protected]
•World Wide Web: http://www.UtahScientific.com
•After hours emergency:[phone], follow menu
instructions for emergency service

UTAH-200 User's Guide Contents •• i
Contents
Introduction 1-1
In This Guide ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
How To Use This Guide ..................................................................................................... 1-2
On-Line Help ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
Conventions........................................................................................................................ 1-3
Abbreviations...................................................................................................................... 1-4
Terms ................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Company Information ......................................................................................................... 1-6
Routing Switcher Basics ..................................................................................................... 1-7
Switching Matrix................................................................................................... 1-8
Signal Levels......................................................................................................... 1-9
Introducing the UTAH-200............................................................................................... 1-10
System Configurations ........................................................................................ 1-12
Control Panel .................................................................................................................... 1-16
Rear Control Panel............................................................................................................ 1-18
Blank Panel....................................................................................................................... 1-20
Front Chassis .................................................................................................................... 1-21
Rear Chassis ..................................................................................................................... 1-24
Master Control Block Connectors ....................................................................... 1-25
Slave Control Block Connectors.......................................................................... 1-27
Video Backplane ................................................................................................. 1-28
Audio Backplane................................................................................................. 1-29
Functional Diagram........................................................................................................... 1-34
Hardware Installation 2-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing Hardware............................................................................................................. 2-2
Installing Physical Equipment ................................................................................ 2-2
Interconnecting Frames ......................................................................................... 2-6
Interconnecting Control Panels.............................................................................. 2-8
Installing Communication Cables........................................................................... 2-9
Connecting the Reference Signal ......................................................................... 2-15
Setting Frame ID Switches .................................................................................. 2-16

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Setting Control Panel ID Switches ...................................................................... 2-20
Installing Audio/Video Signals ............................................................................ 2-21
Connecting and Disconnecting Power.................................................................. 2-43
Checking and Replacing Fuses............................................................................. 2-45
Hardware Checkout ............................................................................................ 2-46
Installing the RMS-200 3-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................... 3-1
About the RMS-200............................................................................................................ 3-2
System Prerequisites ............................................................................................. 3-3
A Word About Windows....................................................................................... 3-3
RMS-200 Installation.......................................................................................................... 3-4
Verifying the PC to Controller Connection ............................................................ 3-8
Uninstalling the RMS-200 ..................................................................................... 3-8
Running the RMS-200 ........................................................................................................ 3-9
Establishing Communications ................................................................................ 3-9
System Configuration 4-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................... 4-1
RMS-200 Windows, Dialogs, and Views............................................................................. 4-2
Menu Bar.............................................................................................................. 4-4
Tool Bar ............................................................................................................... 4-9
Status Bar ........................................................................................................... 4-10
Controller Communication Settings Dialog.......................................................... 4-11
Controller Software Upgrade Dialog ................................................................... 4-13
Panel Upgrade Utility Dialog............................................................................... 4-14
RMS-200 Views ............................................................................................................... 4-15
Standard View Rules........................................................................................... 4-15
Status View ........................................................................................................ 4-15
Setup View ......................................................................................................... 4-19
Panels View ........................................................................................................ 4-30
RMS-200 Operations ........................................................................................................ 4-42
Completing Your Charts ..................................................................................... 4-42
Configuring Signal Level Names ......................................................................... 4-47
Setting Up the Input Assignments Matrix ............................................................ 4-48
Setting Up the Output Assignments Matrix ......................................................... 4-49
Saving a System Configuration File ..................................................................... 4-50
Configuring Control Panels ................................................................................. 4-51
Saving a Panel Configuration File........................................................................ 4-55
Clearing Locks and Protects.............................................................................................. 4-55
Changing PC-to-Controller Communications..................................................................... 4-56
Upgrading Controller Software ......................................................................................... 4-56
Upgrading Control Panel Software.................................................................................... 4-57
Error Reporting ................................................................................................................ 4-58
RMS-200 Error Log ......................................................................................................... 4-59
Keyboard Shortcuts .......................................................................................................... 4-60

UTAH-200 User's Guide Contents •• iii
Operations 5-1
In This Chapter ................................................................................................................... 5-1
Control Panel Overview ...................................................................................................... 5-2
Features and Functions.......................................................................................... 5-2
User Interface ....................................................................................................... 5-4
Menu Tree ............................................................................................................ 5-6
Operations .......................................................................................................................... 5-6
Basic Rules ........................................................................................................... 5-7
Startup Screen and Main Menus.......................................................................................... 5-8
All Follow Take Menu ...................................................................................................... 5-10
Programming an All Follow Take ........................................................................ 5-12
All Follow Take Notes ........................................................................................ 5-13
Breakaway Take Menu ..................................................................................................... 5-14
Programming a Breakaway Take ......................................................................... 5-16
Breakaway Take Notes ....................................................................................... 5-19
Direct Take Menu ............................................................................................................. 5-20
Programming a Direct Take Source..................................................................... 5-21
Performing a Direct Take .................................................................................... 5-21
Toggle Mode .................................................................................................................... 5-22
Performing an All Follow Take Toggle................................................................ 5-22
Performing a Breakaway Take Toggle................................................................. 5-23
Toggle Mode Notes ............................................................................................ 5-24
Destination Monitor Menu ................................................................................................ 5-25
Programming a Destination Monitor Take ........................................................... 5-27
Destination Monitor Notes .................................................................................. 5-28
Lock-Protect Menu........................................................................................................... 5-29
Programming Locks and Protects ........................................................................ 5-33
Lock-Protect Notes............................................................................................. 5-35
Setup Options Menu ......................................................................................................... 5-36
Reset Default Tables ........................................................................................... 5-38
Enable/disable Lock-Protect Menu Access .......................................................... 5-39
Enable/disable Destination Monitor Menu Access................................................ 5-40
Select Default Destination ................................................................................... 5-41
Enable/disable Password Protection, Set Password.............................................. 5-42
Toggle Mode Setup .......................................................................................................... 5-44
Enable/disable Track Option.............................................................................................. 5-46
Using the Panel Information Menu .................................................................................... 5-47
Using the Error Message Menu ......................................................................................... 5-48
Error Message List.............................................................................................. 5-49
Panel Error Messages........................................................................................................ 5-50
Panel Errors ........................................................................................................ 5-50
U-Net Errors....................................................................................................... 5-50
Toggle Mode Indication ...................................................................................... 5-51
Panel Program Errors.......................................................................................... 5-51
Reset Panel Software ........................................................................................................ 5-52
Clear Panel Software......................................................................................................... 5-52

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Appendix A. Troubleshooting 6-1
In This Appendix ................................................................................................................ 6-1
Subsystem Level Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 6-1
Main Troubleshooting Table ............................................................................................... 6-2
Video Subsystem Troubleshooting Table............................................................... 6-3
Audio Subsystem Troubleshooting Table............................................................... 6-4
Power Subsystem Troubleshooting Table .............................................................. 6-5
Control Subsystem Troubleshooting Table ............................................................ 6-6
Control Panel Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 6-8
Appendix B. Hardware Specifics 7-1
In This Appendix ................................................................................................................ 7-1
Controller Board................................................................................................................. 7-2
Analog Audio Board ........................................................................................................... 7-7
Analog Video Board ........................................................................................................... 7-9
Analog Format Configurations ............................................................................ 7-11
Analog Input Interface Board.............................................................................. 7-13
Video Equalization Option .................................................................................. 7-14
Digital Audio Board.......................................................................................................... 7-18
Synchronous Receiver Sub-module ..................................................................... 7-20
Asynchronous Receiver Sub-module ................................................................... 7-22
Digital Audio Monitor Matrix Board ................................................................... 7-23
Digital Video Board.......................................................................................................... 7-25
Crosspoint Board Jumpers .................................................................................. 7-27
Input Terminator Board ...................................................................................... 7-28
Digital Input Interface Board............................................................................... 7-28
Ethernet Board ................................................................................................................. 7-30
Appendix C. Specifications 8-1
In This Appendix ................................................................................................................ 8-1
Reference............................................................................................................................ 8-2
Analog Video...................................................................................................................... 8-2
Analog Audio ..................................................................................................................... 8-3
Analog Audio Connector Suppliers ....................................................................... 8-3
Digital Video ...................................................................................................................... 8-4
Digital Audio ...................................................................................................................... 8-4
Control ............................................................................................................................... 8-5
Power ................................................................................................................................. 8-5
Alarms ................................................................................................................................ 8-6
Physical............................................................................................................................... 8-6
Regulatory .......................................................................................................................... 8-7
U-Net Cabling..................................................................................................................... 8-8
Pinouts.............................................................................................................................. 8-10
U-Net Connector Pinouts.................................................................................... 8-10
SMPTE Alarm Connector Pinouts....................................................................... 8-11