OG-Manual-RTR Module
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1. SIERRA VIDEO OG RTR 804 OG RTR 802 OG RTR 404 OG RTR 402 HD SDI Video Routing Switching Modules and OG RTR 10 OG RTR 20 Rear Modules User s Manual GS sierravideo OG RTR HD SDI ROUTING SWITCHER MODULE User s Manual Sierra Video P O Box 2462 Grass Valley CA 95945 Tel 530 478 1000 Fax 530 478 1105 Email info sierravideo com Version 2 0 Publication Date February 2012 The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Sierra Video Sierra Video Table of Contents Introduction Warnings amp Safety Regulations Warnings Cautions EMC Regulatory Notices Delivery Damage Inspection Factors Affecting Quality of Results OG RTR 804 Installation Introduction Module Mounting Rear I O Panel Video Connections Input Equalization Reclocking Connecting Peripherals Sync Connectors Remote Control Panels Control via 9 pin Connectors Control via Ethernet Serial Control Generic Protocol DashBoard Software The Menu System Product Status Control Module Settings I O Settings Salvos Host Settings Panel Settings 0C 0 mrimrnm qo 000 NNN N OG RTR Module Block Diagrams Circuit Description Specifications Warranty 35 35 36 37 39 Chapter The Sierra Video OG RTR HD SDI Video matrix module offers a high performance solution to your video needs The modules can be removed or re inserted with power to the frame either on or off Th2. Reference Frame Rate Select the frame rate of the reference signal You should not use a higher frame rate for the reference signal that the frame rate of the input video or the switch will take place in the middle of the video field Reference Frame Rate 59 94 v 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 Video Format Select the video format of the video the reference signal will be applied to That is the format of the video to be switched Video Format 480i NTSC 576i PAL Video Frame Rate Select the frame rate of the video to be switched Video Frame Rate 59 94 M 23 98 Switch Line Fine Adjust The line at which the video will switch and where in the line fine adjust is selected in this window 27 28 Switch Line Switch Line Fine Adjust o 1 0 Typical switching lines when reference and video output are the same Signal Type Switch Line SDI NTSC 10 SDI PAL 6 HD 1 5G and 3G 7 505 1 0 Settings Control Module Settings VO Settings h Host Settings Panel Settings Configure Destinations TT TE Dest 1 Dst1 Auto v Ignore Dest 2 Dst2 auto Alarm Dest3 Dst 3 Auto v Alarm v ui Dest4 Dst4 Auto v Alarm W Configure Sources TTT a Src 1 Src 1 Alam v Src 2 Src2 Alam Src3 Src 3 Vv Alam Src 4 Src 4 g Alam v Src 5 Src 5 g Alarm Ww Src 6 Src 6 Alam Src7 Src 7 Alam V Src8 Src 8 Alam Y
3. Configure Destinations Name A user definable name can be entered in this window There is an 8 character limit to names Configure Destinations SEE EE Dest 1 Monitor N Dest 2 Xmiter Dest 3 Micro 1 Dest 4 STL L 4 29 Reclocker The reclocking rate of the output signal is selected in this window Auto the clock rate of the input signal Auto The output reclock rate is set automatically Off No output reclocking SD HD 3G Force output reclocker to rate selected Configure Destinations Name Dest 1 Monitor Reclocker Alarm Mode The Alarm indication that shows on the status window is selected in this window If the output signal is not locked Ignore no change in the Dest Alarm Green Warning the indicator will show Yellow Alarm the indicator will show Red Configure Destinations Alarm Mode Dest 1 Monitor auto v Ignore Warning Configure Sources Name A user definable name can be entered in this window There is an 8 character limit to names Configure Sources Src 1 BRay A N EQ Enable Placing a check enables the automatic cable EQ for long cable lengths Configure Sources EQ Enable Src 1 IBRayA Z N Src 2 IBRAB e 30 Alarm Mode The Alarm indication that shows on the status window is selected in this window If the input signal is not present Ignore no change in the Dest Alarm Green Warning the indicator will show Yellow Alarm the indica
4. any specific order Search all characters for a particular one All routing switchers implement the I L S Q and X commands For example the command 1 might return the following string ILSX OK I lt CR gt indicating that the router supports the I L S and X commands from the host Q Model Name and Software Version Inquiry From sym esp S O U U U Uy OS Ask router to send the model name string and Host software version number string Model name string and software version Router Qmodel version 9 software versio number string The command Q requests that the router model name and software version number string be returned to the host The information is sent as a string of characters The first characters are a space followed by Q the next characters are the router model name terminated by a tilde Following this are the characters of the software version number string again terminated by a tilde For example the command Ql might return the following string QSmall V2 1 OK lt CR gt indicating that the router model name is Small and the software version number is V2 1 L Matrix Size and Level Names Inquiry Ask router to send router Host IL matrix size level names and level information Matrix size Router LOLH ISL IPL IH M L Nout NIVI Nin lvH Ivi2 lvIN a information The command L requests that matrix
5. default setting for reclocking is Automatic The reclocking circuit when in the automatic mode will automatically detect and lock to incoming SMPTE SDI data signals If anon SMPTE data rate is detected the reclocker will automatically enter the bypass mode in order to pass the signal without reclocking There are two states for the Reclocking setting automatic ON or bypassed OFF Adjustment to the output reclocking is made via the DashBoard software see next section Connecting Peripherals Control panels and sync inputs are all connected to the rear of the frame The peripherals area may vary depending on the model size and type The OG RTR 10 and the OG RTR 20 have the same connections E 9 Ins Q enGea IN6 J7 OG RTR 10 Oo LS Remote Control Panel _ gt Connector RS 232 422 SD Control connector Connector Not Used Future Use Sync Connectors There two BNC connectors labeled REF 1 and REF 2 on the rear of the Open Gear frame These are looping inputs for sync referencing Connect either Bi level or Tri level sync to either BNC If desired use the second looping BNC connector to send to another device If the loop is not used terminate it with 75 ohms Selection of REF 1 or REF 2 is made in the DashBoard software If a video sync signal is applied to the routing switcher module the control system will cause all switching to occur during the vertical inter
6. factory configuration Each routing switcher model has one port and it is labeled on the back panel as RS232 422 Control refer also to the illustrations of back panels shown in Chapter 1 Connection to the RS 232 422 port is made using a standard 9 pin pin to pin cable RS 232 pinout Pin 2 TX Pin3 RX Pin 5 GND To convert the 9 pin connector to an RS422 serial port contact Sierra Video 10 Control via Ethernet The matrix switcher module may be controlled via Ethernet using the DashBoard software see next section Serial Control The RS 232 422 serial control port supports baud rates of 9600 38400 and115200 RS 232 pinout Pin 2 TX Pin 3 RX Pin 5 GND Generic Protocol Commands are sent to a routing switcher in a group called a command string A command string can contain zero or more commands limited only by the size of the receive buffer of the router whose size depends on the particular router model A command string consists of a leader string of asterisk characters zero or more commands and a trailer string of exclamation marks Larger Routing Switchers require two leader and trailer characters while small Routing Switchers require only one in order to make the protocol compact for those Routing Switchers The remainder of this document gives examples using doubled characters Note that two leader trailer characters may be sent to s
7. in effect Optional status response see U command description The command X is used to request that a connection be made It must be followed by an output number a comma an input number a comma and a level number For example the command X24 13 2 says that a connection is to be made between output 24 and input 13 on level 2 If the level number is specified as 0 this means that the connection is to be made on all levels AFV For example the command X8 3 0 says that a connection is to be made between output 8 and input 3 on all levels An input number of 0 means the output connection is to be left unchanged not very useful in an X command An input number of dash means the output is to be disconnected If the router does not support disconnected outputs the output connection will be left unchanged When a level number of 0 is used with the X command it can be assumed that the switcher software guarantees to send all level changes for the output to the crosspoint matrix within the SAME vertical interval unless otherwise noted in the documentation for a specific switcher It is an error to request connection of an input or output that doesn t exist on the specified level even if it does exist on some other level However if the level number is 0 any input or output number may be specified as long as it exists on at least one level and in that case no connection 20 will be made on any lev
8. through the grounding conductor of the power cord To avoid electrical shock plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting inputs and outputs Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged or create a hazard Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product To avoid personal injury do not touch unsafe connections and components when the power is on To avoid fire hazard use only the specified type correct voltage and current rating of fuse Always refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel Have qualified personnel perform safety checks after any completed service This is an FCC class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take necessary measures Use the proper AC voltage to supply power to the switcher When installing equipment do not attach the power cord to building surfaces To prevent damage to equipment when replacing fuses locate and correct trouble that caused the fuse to blow before applying power Use only the recommended interconnect cables to connect the switcher to other frames Follow static precautions at all times when handling the equipment Leave the side top and bottom of the frame clear for air convection cooling and to allow room for cabling Slot and openings in the frame are provided for ventilation and should not be blocked Only an a
9. 135 ps for HD 3Gbps 37 Chapter A General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video hereinafter SVS products for Buyer s intended use No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use in any manner or under any conditions other than those described in SVS s instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product If any product is used or applied in a manner or under conditions not specifically authorized by such written materials or if any product is used by unqualified or improperly trained personnel Buyer agrees that SVS shall have no liability of any kind arising from such use and Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold SVS harmless from any claims of third parties arising from such use and Buyer shall provide SVS with counsel of SVS s choice to defend against such claims B Limited Warranty 1 This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non transferable This warranty begins on the date of purchase and will be in effect for five 5 years for new equipment or and for three 3 years for Factory Refurbished equipment Power Supplies and fans are warranted for three 3 years from the date of purchase for new equipment and two 2 years for Factory Refurbished units from the date of purchase Buyer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from SVS prior to returning a product for repair If in SVS sole discretion the prod
10. C BRayD VTR1 VTR2 SRV1 sRv2 STL NoChange BRayA BRayB BRayC O BRayD VTR1 VIR2 sRv1 sRv2 Salvo2 zwar Salvo 3 Antonio Salvo 4 Savos Salvo 5 salvos 32 OG RTR Host Settings The Serial port settings are made in this window 33 Panel Settings Control Module Settings VO Settings Salvos Host Settings Panel Settings Panel Address Dest 1 Enable Dest 2 Enable Dest 3 Enable Dest4 Enable Alarm Mode Panetadrso Panciomine ms Q r E FC mee vj Paneladrs1 Paneiomne None 7 E r more v PanelAdrs2 Q Panelomine None 7 E E C imore w Paneladrs3 Paneiomne None 7 E E C ignore y Paneiaarsa Paneiomine None 7 E r EP fere v Panetaarss Paneiomine None 7 E E C imore vj Panel Adrs6 Panei Oomine None y m y y ignore v Panetadrs Panciomine None 7 E C C mme vj Panetadrs8 Panciomine None 7 p E Co imore vj Panetadrs9 Panciomine None 7 E r FC more vj This screen sets up remote control panels Each remote control must have its own unique ID number see the control panel manual for details Enable destinations by placing a check in the box s Alarm Mode The Alarm indication that shows on the status window is selected in this window If the remote control panel is not present or becomes unable to communicate Ignore no change in the Dest Alarm G
11. Tab Board Alarms Alarm Status Read Only 23 SIERRA VIDEO Status The Status tab indicates the switching status as well as the input status of the OG RTR Changes cannot be made from this window Product Status Dest Status Lock Status Dest Alarms Source Alarms 24 OG RTR Control Switch the routing switcher by selecting the desired source to the desired destination Fire Salvos by clicking on the Fire button 25 Module Settings VO Settings Host Settinas Panel Settinas Control Module Settings Module Name Extension Router Name Router Level Name Video Take Button Enable Reference Select Reference 1 v Reference Format 480 NTSC v Reference Frame Rate 59 94 v Video Format 480 NTSC v Video Frame Rate 59 94 v Switch Line 10 Switch Line Fine Adjust o o 9 m m mn na 9 a 507 50 100 User defined fields Module Name Extension Router Name Level Name Configuration fields Take Button Enable Placing a check in this box enables a Take button on the Control screen If no check is placed in the box the routing switcher will Take when a source is selected Reference Select Select the reference input connector to be used Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference Format Select the signal type resolution of the reference signal 26 Reference Format 480i NTSC v 480i NTSC 576i PAL 720p 1080i 1080p
12. al matrix size for each level and it will be that size that is reported in the L command for Nout and Nin The physical crosspoint matrices can still be different sizes and the G LEVEL_INFO command can be used to find out what these sizes are but they are of less importance in a virtual mapped router because take commands are specified using virtual source and destination numbers rather than physical input and output numbers S Status Inquiry From sym Demon S Host S Ask router to send source status of all router outputs ae Status of all outputs connected on one or more Router Y out in or V out in in or X out in lvl levels to the specified input The command S requests that matrix status information be returned to the host The status information is sent as a sequence of Y and or V and or X commands The order of the commands is not significant and different models of routers may send the status of their outputs 15 in different orders Each command string contains the output number and either a level number or data for all levels so the order in which the status data is sent is not really important For example the SVS Tahoe Series routers first send one or more commands that give the status for all levels of output 1 then send commands giving status for all levels of output 2 etc Other routers may send commands in a different order first for all outputs of level 1 then for all outputs of level 2 et
13. c The Y V and X commands are formatted exactly as with the O command Refer to the O command description for information about whether the router sends status using only X commands or Y V and X commands A 2 level 16 output router could generate as many as 2 x 16 32 X commands of status output For example the command Sil might have the following four X commands at the beginning of its Response X1 23 1 X1 3 2 X2 1 X2 0 2 This indicates that output 1 is connected to input 23 on level 1 output 1 is connected to input 3 on level 2 output 2 is unconnected on level 1 as indicated by the dash for the input number and output 2 either does not exist or is not available on level 2 or its connection is unknown as indicated by the zero input number Or the router might instead use the V command For example V1 23 3 V2 0 Indicating the same as the previous example If the router has only one level or if all levels are connected the same it might instead use the Y command For example Y1 23 Y2 This indicates that output 1 is connected to input 23 and output 2 is unconnected Routers that are unmapped port units will produce symmetrical status output i e if there is a Y01 23 command there will also be a Y23 01 command O Output Status Inquiry Host O out Ask router to send source status for all levels of specified output Router Y out in or V out in in or X out in lv
14. e module provides equalization and re clocking at all SMPTE SD HD video standard data rates SMPTE 259M 292 424M 270 Mb s 1 485 Gb s and 2 97 Gb s User definable for the bypass of re clocking and be able to accommodate ASI DVB signals on the outputs The OG RTR accommodates ASI DVB signals on all outputs non inverting The OG RTR 10 and OG RTR 20 rear modules fit in the 10 and 20 slot Open Gear frame and module settings can be monitored via the Open Gear DashBoard software program The frames provide low voltage DC input to each module Warnings amp Safety Regulations The information in the following section provides important warnings and safety guidelines for both the operator and service personnel Specific warnings and cautions may be found throughout this manual Please read and follow the important safety precautions noting especially those instructions relating to risk of fire electrical shock and injury to persons Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure are intended for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not perform any servicing other than what is contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified Warnings Cautions VON ON WV Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions Disconnect AC power before installing any options Do not use this product in or near water This product is grounded
15. e used from the 8X8 crosspoint The first four unused outputs of the crosspoint are used in a silent switch version of this product with the last four outputs from the crosspoint used as a bypass around the silent switch In this product the last four crosspoint outputs are used for the video path full time by select them at the input of the re clockers 2 to 1 input mux All the no connects NC are connections to the unused silent switch The outputs from the crosspoint are differential into the re clockers Each re clocker is controlled through a SPI interface and can be used to bypass the re clocking set the re clocker to auto determine signal data rate or manually set data rate The differential output of the re clocker is internally terminated in 50 ohms with the destination of the output terminated differentially in 50 ohms Each output stage drives one output BNC at the rear of the frame There is no signal inversion from input to output This is necessary in order to pass DVB ASI signals Chapter Video Data Rates 19Mbps 2 97Gbps SMPTE 424 372M 310M 259 344M 292M DVB ASI ITU R Data Types BT 601 SD 300 meters for SMPTE 259M 2008 cable Belden 1694A Cable Equalization HD 3G 100 meters for SMPTE 292 2008 424M 2006 cable Belden 1694A Level 800mV p p 10 Return Loss lt 15dB 5 MHz to 1 5 GHz lt 10dB 1 5Ghz to 3 GHz lt 1 5 ns gt 0 4ns for SD 270 Mbps Rise Fall Times lt 270 ps for HD 1 5Gbps lt
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17. el on which the input or output does not exist If the requested connection has an output or input number that isn t mapped to a physical connector on virtual mapped routers on one or more levels those levels are simply not changed If U2 is in effect see U command the response will include one or more V Y or X commands to report the new status of the output The response will be the same as if an O command were issued for the output immediately following the X command No response is generated if this command is being used to define a salvo Y Connect AFV Host Y out in Make a connection to an output on all levels None or V Y X command depending on Router which U command argument is in effect Optional status response see U command description The command Y is used to request that a connection be made It must be followed by an output number a comma and an input number The connection is made on all levels AFV For example the command Y2 29 says that input 29 is to be connected to output 2 on all levels An input number of 0 means the output connection is to be left unchanged not very useful in a Y command An input number of dash means the output is to be disconnected If the router does not support disconnected outputs the output connection will be left unchanged Unless otherwise noted in the documentation for a specific switcher it can be assumed that the switcher software
18. fixed number strings e g 1 2 etc For example the command LI might return the following string 164 3 32 VIDEO AudioL AudioR OK lt CR gt indicating that the router has 64 outputs 3 levels and 32 inputs and the levels are named VIDEO AudioL and AudioR Some routers can have different sized matrices on each level However the L command always reports what is referred to as the basic router size This is the size of the largest levels in the router For example a 2 level router with level 1 being 16x32 and level 2 being 32x16 would report a basic router size of 32x32 in the L command In these kinds of routers it is not considered an error to send a crosspoint command that specifies an all levels take using an input or output number that is beyond the range of some of the levels as long those numbers lie within the basic router size Levels which are smaller than the specified numbers will not be affected by such a take command On the other hand it is an error to send a crosspoint command that specifies a take on a specific level with an input or output number that is beyond the range of that level To find out the actual physical size of each level use the G LEVEL_INFO command Routers that do not support the G command or G LEVEL_INFO subcommand always have the same size crosspoint matrix on each level Some routers support virtual to physical mapping These virtual mapped routers use the same virtu
19. gs sent from the router a single SPACE character appears before and after each individual command SPACES may also appear in character strings After the command string has been executed the routing switcher returns the string OK with a single space character before and after the word OK followed by a string of trailer characters exclamation marks and a CR carriage return ASCII OD character to the host This indicates that the command has executed successfully If an error occurs within any command of a command string the remainder of the command string is ignored and the router returns the string ERROR followed by an optional descriptive 12 string followed by a string of trailer characters and a CR character to the host An error can be caused by an unknown command name or bad arguments to a command The simplest possible command string would be ll which consists of the leader and trailer characters but no commands between them This command string would generate the response OK II lt CR gt This can be useful for verifying that the serial link to the router is operational In Routing Switchers requiring only one leader trailer character the simplest command string would be l which would generate the response OK I lt CR gt To determine whether a particular router uses one or two leader trailer characters send it and check the response to see which of the above two responses it is It w
20. guarantees to send all level changes for the Y command s output to the crosspoint matrix within the SAME vertical interval Any input or output number may be specified as long as it exists on at least one level No connection will be made on any level on which the input or output does not exist If the requested connection has an output or input number that isn t mapped to a physical connector on virtual mapped routers on one or more levels those levels are simply not changed If U2 is in effect see U command the response will include one or more V Y or X commands to report the new status of the output The response will be the same as if an O command were issued for the output immediately following the Y command No response is generated if this command is being used to define a salvo 21 T Trigger a Salvo Connect Sequence Host IT re Trigger a list of connect commands stored in a 9 salvo register None AAA O The command T is used to trigger a previously set up salvo set using the P command above It must be followed by a register letter from A to Z or a register number from 1 to 256 giving the registerto be triggered For example the command TB D180 TC says to trigger salvo register B same as 2 delay 180 sync intervals then trigger salvo register C same as 3 When the register is triggered this means that the connect commands stored in it take effect If a salvo is triggered and it a
21. h the ejector tab towards the bottom Lock the module in place with the ejector tab Rear I O Panel OG RTR 10 and OG RTR 20 The 10 slot frame uses the I O module OG RTR 10 The 20 slot frame uses the OG RTR 20 These rear modules are used for all models of the OG RTR module IN2 LN RN CBE LTETA Gear me 6 66 OG RTR 10 O gt or 310 6 Ke PANEL RS 485 O N RS 232 R8 422 3 as mid ln NE 9 gt 316 Y Video Connections OG RTR 10 20 Video system interconnects are made by using 75 ohm transmission lines coax cable The device driving the line has a source impedance of 75 ohms the cable has a 75 ohm impedance and the end of the interconnect is internally terminated with 75 ohms The accuracy of the termination affects signal level Use either a 1 or 0 1 termination Unused amplifier positions do not need a termination Only the outputs which are used need to be terminated Input Equalization The OG RTR Series HD SDI 3G Routing Switchers have adjustable input equalization settings The factory default setting for Equalization is ON There are two states for the equalization setting active ON or bypassed OFF Adjustment to the input equalization is made via the DashBoard software see next section Reclocking The OG RTR Series HD SDI 3G Routing Switchers also have adjustable output reclocking settings The factory default setting for reclocking is ON automatic The factory
22. l Source status of the specified output 16 The command O requests that matrix status information for a single output be returned to the host The status information is sent as a Y command or a V command or as a sequence of L X commands where L number of levels Whether a Y V or X command is sent depends on several factors e Very old routers only supported the X command e Routers with pre version 10 software supported all three commands Y V and X but usually provided a DIP switch that could be set to force the router to only send X commands e Routers with version 10 or later software use the setting of the U command described below to determine whether to send only X commands or Y V and X commands A 6 level router using only X commands could generate as many as 6 X commands of status output The first command is for level 1 the next for level 2 etc until the last level is reached However each X command contains the level number so the sequence in which the data is sent is not really important When a router is able to send Y V and X commands a Y command will typically be sent if the router has only one level and may also be sent if the output has all of its levels connected the same although this is not required and some routers may instead send a V command or a series of X commands in that situation A V command will be sent when an output has different connec
23. mall Routing Switchers even when only one is required and they will still work fine If a leader character is encountered within a command string being processed by a router the string up to that point is discarded and a new command string is expected This ensures that a router will always act on a complete command string sent to it even if the previous one was never completely received When a command string is received it is not acted upon but rather is merely buffered up until the final trailer character character of the command string is received At that time the routing switcher begins to execute the commands within the string The protocol uses only 7 bit ASCII characters The 8th bit of received characters is treated as if it is 0 Within the command string certain ASCII characters may be present and are ignored any ASCII character whose code is ess than the SPACE character includes all control characters and the SPACE character and the DEL ASCII 7F character Alphabetic characters within the command string may be in either upper case or lower case letters The router always sends upper case characters except for character strings such as input output and level names which may have lower case characters in them When sending commands to the router SPACE characters are optional but if used may only appear before and after each individual command and NOT embedded within an individual command Within command strin
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25. n level 2 and input 9 on level 3 An input number of 0 means the output connection is to be left unchanged An input number of dash means the output is to be disconnected If the router does not support disconnected outputs the output connection will be left unchanged Unless otherwise noted in the documentation for a specific switcher it can be assumed that the switcher software guarantees to send all level changes associated with the V command s output to the crosspoint matrix within the SAME vertical interval If the requested connection has an output number that does not exist on one or more levels those levels are simply not changed It is an error to request connection of an input that doesn t exist on that level even if the input does exist on some other level If the requested connection has an output or input number that isn t mapped to a physical connector on virtual mapped routers on one or more levels those levels are simply not changed If U2 is in effect see U command the response will include one or more V Y or X commands to report the new status of the output The response will be the same as if an O command were issued for the output immediately following the V command No response is generated if this command is being used to define a salvo X Connect Crosspoint X outjn lvl Make a connection to an output on a level None or V Y X command depending on Router which U command argument is
26. nd destinations Plays a major role in the final result For long distances over 15 meters between sources and destinations special measures should be taken to avoid high frequency cable losses These measures include using higher quality cables and or adding line cable equalizing amplifiers Interference from neighboring electrical appliances These can have an adverse affect on signal quality Balanced audio lines are less prone to interference but unbalanced audio should be installed away from any main power lines electric motors transmitters etc even when the cables are shielded Only an authorized Sierra Video technician can service these products Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void the warranty OG RTR 804 Factory Use Only Power LED Factory Use Only Ref Lock LED Factory Use Only OG RTR 10 Dual module 10 Slot Frame 001090 Sone r MOD OG RTR 20 Quad module 20 Slot Frame 00 00 Sone T Chapter Introduction Installation procedures are similar for all modules covered under this manual Exceptions if any have been noted in each of the following paragraphs Module Mounting Carefully inspect the module to ensure that there has been no shipping damage Make sure all shipping material is removed from the module and frame Install the RTR and rear module in any available slot in the frame wit
27. on t hurt to always use two even if only one is required The simplest error response is one with no optional descriptive string For example this command string XXX I might generate this response from the router ERROR Beginning with version 5 01 of the Tahoe Sierra Yosemite router software a descriptive text string was added following the word ERROR to help with diagnosing the error For example the above command string might generate this response from a router running this newer software ERROR Syntax No Number XX The descriptive string always ends with a colon and up to three characters from the command string that caused the error Generally the error can be assumed to have occurred just before these characters The following commands are supported Example Comma WhatitDoes N Trigger a salvo connect sequence I Capabilities Inquiry Ask router to send a list Host of commands that are available Available commands optional depending on router IIBICIDIIFIIGIEHITATLIIMTINTIOTEPQTERIESETIUTIV DW PIE Sf inside lis The command I requests that command capability information be returned to the host The information is sent as a string of characters The first characters are a space followed by I the next characters are the letters of the commands that are implemented and available in this router and the last character is tilde Do not count on the characters being in
28. reen Warning the indicator will show Yellow Alarm the indicator will show Red Panel Address Dest 1 Enablejj Dest 2 Enablejj Dest 3 Enable f Dest 4 Enablef Alarm Mode poneinirso O a os UH g Ignore Warning Alarm 34 Block Diagrams Chapter RE CLOCKERS Reference Genlock OpenGear Router 2 OUTPUT MATRIX OUTPUT DRIVERS 3 amp 4 AND ASSOCIATED RECLOCKERS NOT INSTALLED 4 INPUT MATRIX INPUT EQs 5 8 NOT INSTALLED MATRIX SUPPORTED 8X4 430004 10 8X2 430004 20 4X4 430004 30 4X2 43000440 OUTPUTS CONTROL amp POWER NOTE The 430004 10 schematic 8X4 matrix is what the PCB is based on and controls the FAB All other schematics are used to create the BOMs for the different versions 35 Circuit Description 36 Please refer to the Block Diagram and the schematic 430004 00 when reading the circuit description This board is a simple serial digital video switch that can operate with inputs from 270Mb s to 3Gb s The board uses two slots in a ten slot openGear frame and 4 slots in a 20 slot openGear frame It will switch on the correct line in the vertical interval if a color black reference is present at one of the two reference inputs on the rear of frame The user must use DashBoard to select which one of the two references to use and the user must also set the format of the reference and the format of the video that is being switched The reference and video forma
29. s either unknown or that output 65 doesn t exist or isn t mapped on level 3 Or a 3 level router might have the following single command as its Response V65 23 0 which has the same information as the three X commands in the previous example If the router has only one level or if all levels are connected the same the router might instead use the Y command For example Y65 23 The number of digits used for each number depends on the router Newer routers use the minimum number of digits necessary i e there are no unnecessary leading zeroes in a number Older routers use the maximum number of digits ever required for an input or output number on that particular router e g a router with between 10 and 99 inputs would use two digits for the input number N Input Status Inquiry From Syntax pesni Host N in Ask router to send status of outputs connected on one or more levels to the specified input Router Y outin or X outin lvi Status of all outputs connected on one or more ee levels to the specified input The command N requests that matrix status information for a single input be returned to the host The status information is sent as one or more Y and or X commands This command works by identifying all outputs that connect to the specified input on any level and then generating Y and X status commands to report the status of those outputs The Y and X commands are formatted exactly as
30. size Nout Nlvl Nin and level name information lvl1 lvl2 etc be returned to the host The information is sent as a string of characters The first characters are a space followed by L some optional values described below then the number of outputs Nout a comma the number of levels Nlvl a comma the number of inputs Nin a comma and then the level names each terminated by a tilde and the last followed by two tildes Routers can provide names for inputs outputs and levels The number of characters in a name can vary depending on the router model The L command provides access only to level names and furthermore it truncates any level name that is longer than 6 characters to only 6 characters in order to retain compatibility with older routers and controlling devices that limited level names 14 to 6 characters Refer to the G command for accessing input and output names and full length untruncated level names The number of level names in the L command will be the same as the number of levels that was given in the response NIvl Valid characters for level names are any printable i e non control ASCII character including SPACE except asterisk tilde and exclamation mark The number of characters reported by the L command in level names may be no more than 6 longer names are truncated when reporting them with L In systems that do not support naming of levels the level names will be
31. tions on different levels which is a more compact representation of the status than a series of X commands The length of a Y or V or X command depends on the size of the particular router involved Larger routers use longer numbers for inputs outputs and levels A space character precedes each Y or V or X command spaces should be ignored by the command parser however Each command begins with the command letter a Y or V or X followed by the output number and a comma character Following that the Y command has the input number connected to the output the V command has L input numbers separated by commas L number of levels in order by level number and the X command has the level number at which the input output pair is connected The input number may be a dash if no connection exists for routers that are capable of having their inputs disconnected The input number may be 0 if the output doesn t exist at that level in the router or isn t mapped to a physical output in virtual mapped routers or if the connection is not known by the controller as may be the case for some control panels immediately after they are powered up For example the command O5 to a 3 level router might have the following three commands as its Response X65 23 1 X5 2 X5 0 3 Note the dash indicating that on level 2 output 65 is not connected to an input Also note the 0 indicating that the connection on level 3 i
32. tor will show Red Configure Sources EQ Enable Alarm Mode Warning 31 Salvos Control Module Settings VO Settings Salvos Host Settings Panel Settings Dst1 nochange src1 O sre2 sre3 O sre4 sres Src6 Sre7 Src8 Dst2 NoChange Src1 sre2 O sre3 Src4 Sre5 C Src6 Sre7 sreg Dst3 NoChange Src1 src2 sre3 Src4 Sre5 Src6 src sree Dst4 NoChange Src1 Src2 src3 C Src4 O sres Src6 O sre7 O sreg Configure Salvo 1 fsavo1 Display Edit Save Delete Salvo 2 fsavo2 Display Edit Save Delete Salvo 3 Sawo3 Display Edit Save Delete Salvo 4 Salvo 4 Display Edit Save Delete Salvo 5 Samos Display Egit Save Delete Salvo 6 salvos Display Edit Save Delete Salvo 7 Sawo7 Display Edit Save Delete Salvo 8 Sav8 Display Edit Save Delete Salvo 9 same Display Edit Save Delete Salvo 10 Salvo 10 Display Edit Save Delete The current switch configuration of the routing switcher can be saved by selecting Save Set up the switch enter a name and select Save You will be prompted to Save the Salvo Yes No after selecting Save If no change is to be made to the output select No Change No Change is not a disconnect Monitor NoChange 9 BRayA BRayB BRayC BRayD VTR1 VIR2 C SsRV1 SRV2 Xmiter NoChange BRayA Q BRayB BRayC BRayD VTR1 O VIR2 sRV1 srv2 Micro1 NoChange BRayA BRayB O BRay
33. ts in routers where this is possible or else all outputs at all levels have input 1 as their source when disconnecting is not possible If output locks are supported all output locks are removed by this command If input security is supported all input secures are removed by this command This command can take several seconds to execute depending on the size of the switch matrix and therefore the OK response at the end of the command string could be quite late In order to help ensure that this command isn t accidentally executed it requires four additional characters following the C character to spell out the word CLEAR in full For example the command CLEAR would clear the matrix and when finished the following response would be generated OK lt CR gt V Connect Levels Make a connection to an output on each level None or V Y X command depending on Router which U command argument is in effect Optional status response see U command description The command V is used to request that a connection be made It must be followed by an output number a comma and a comma separated list of input numbers one for each level up to the number of levels in the router Fewer than the number of levels may be specified if desired and the remaining levels will be left unchanged For example the command V12 7 8 9 says that connections are to be made to output 12 from input 7 on level 1 input 8 o
34. ts must have the same frame rate or have frame rates between the reference and video that have a ratio of either 1 2 or 2 1 i e 25Hz frame rate reference with a video frame of 50Hz The switch point defaults to the mid line 50 point and can be adjusted 2 lines 1 99 of the line using DashBoard There is one assembly used for all four versions of this product The veresions are 8X4 8X2 4X4 4X2 The 8X4 is the fully loaded version and uses all inputs and all four outputs By deleting input EQ s and Output Drivers along with their Re clockers any of the versions can be created Besides the DashBoard application that controls the crosspoint routing there is also a 3 pin mini XLR connector RS 485 for a control and a 9 pin D connector RS 422 232 for serial control The block diagram is on the following page and gives a high altitude view of the functions in the board The block diagram as shown represents a 8X4 router All eight inputs are received by an auto equalizing input stage that compensates for loss in the connecting cable The equalization can be bypassed on an input by input baisis This may be necessary if the user wishes to use the router with DVB ASI inputs Each EQ sends a carrier detect signal to the processor so that the user will get an indication of no input signal in DashBoard The output of the EQ stage is differential and sent to an 8X8 crosspoint Since this router has a maximum of four outputs only four outputs ar
35. ttempts to connect a locked output or port or a disallowed input output pair or a port to itself the salvo trigger operation is aborted no crosspoint changes are performed and an error is reported ERROR Salvo Has Locked Xpts 22 DashBoard Software The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and controller cards from a computer The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Sierra Video website www Sierravideo com Using the Menus and Menu Descriptions You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer Refer to the DashBoard User Manual for software installation procedures and for using the DashBoard interface The Menu System The following table describe the menus items and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System software for the module Product Men Hem Parameters e Product RTR xxx oqule mo Supplier Sierra Video Product Tab Read Only Serial Number HHHHH Board Revision THHHUL Software Revision HHHH Slot 9 RTR 804 Card state OK Connection ONLINE Product Status Product RTR 804 Supplier Sierra Video Serial Number 011 Board Revision 530003 10X2A Software Revision 10001 Total Power W 6 71 Board Alarms ok Menu tem Parameters Module Info Total Power W Power Consumption of the 12V Supply Status
36. uct is found to be defective during the term of this warranty SVS will at its option a provide free replacement parts and or b repair the unit at an SVS facility During the warranty period SVS will make every reasonable effort to support critical emergencies by supplying no cost loan equipment while the defective unit is being repaired SVS will provide replacement parts and or factory service at no charge Buyer bears the cost of shipping products returned to SVS under this warranty SVS will bear the cost of shipping repaired products or replacement parts to the Buyer This limited warranty shall not apply to any of SVS s goods which have been altered or which shall have been subjected to misuse mishandling improper storage or negligence The aforementioned provisions do not extend the original warranty period of any goods which have been replaced by SVS This limited warranty shall not apply to any goods not of SVS s manufacture Buyer to be entitled only to the warranty set forth in the original manufacturer s limited warranty 39 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON SVS S PART SVS neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for SVS any other liabilities in connection with the sale of products of its own
37. uthorized Sierra Video technician should service the switchers Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the Sierra Video will void the warranty EMC Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Part 15 Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC standard rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operations Delivery Damage Inspection Carefully inspect the frame and exterior components to be sure that there has been no shipping damage Make sure all modules are seated correctly and have not detached during shipment Factors Affecting Quality of Results There are many factors affecting the quality of results when signals are transmitted from a source to a destination CAUTION Signal cables Use only the best quality cables to avoid interference and degraded signal quality and elevated noise levels Sockets and connectors of the sources and destinations Use only the highest quality since zero ohm connection resistance is the target Connectors should also match the required impedance 75 ohm in video to minimize return loss Amplifying circuitry Must have quality performance when the desired end result is high linearity low distortion and low noise Distance between sources a
38. val of the reference If no sync is available the routing switcher will switch at a random point rather than during the vertical interval of the reference signal Sync adjustments are made via the DashBoard software program see next section Remote Control Panels Up to 10 remote control panels may be connected to the OG RTR module Sierra Video offers an extensive line of RS 485 XY and single bus remote control panels The connector on the rear module is a 3 pin male mini XLR connector The mating connectors used are Switchcraft TASF There are 2 connectors on the rear of the remote control panels that are connected in parallel This allows the panels to be looped daisy chained together If it is more convenient you can build a fan out panel or box so that only one cable needs to run to each panel The maximum system cable length is 2 000 feet 310m when the RS 485 network operates at the higher speed of 31 25K baud The maximum system cable length is 5 000 feet 1 524m when operated at 9600 baud Consult your Control Panel Manual for more detailed information If you make your own interconnect cables Pin 2 is Ground Pin 1 and 3 connect pin for pin LA mm GROUND Control via 9 pin Connectors NOTE The 9 pin connector on the rear module allows you to control the routing switcher via an external computer On some switcher models the serial port can be changed internally for RS422 configuration RS232 9600 baud is
39. with the O command For any given output connected to the input a Y command is used if the output is connected to the input on all levels else X commands are used on all levels on which the input is connected to that output Prior to version 10 software this command was only useful on those router levels that allow an input to be connected to at most one output and status commands were only sent for such levels Beginning with version 10 software a response is generated for all outputs connected to the specified input on any level regardless of how many outputs that might be and regardless of whether the level allows only one output connection or many output connections For example the command NA to a router might have the following commands as its Response X12 4 1 X12 4 2 X12 4 3 X13 4 4 Y23 4 showing that input 4 connects to outputs 12 12 12 13 on levels 1 4 and to output 23 on levels 1 4 Note that a V command is never used in the response unlike an O request described above This is because the V command specifies inputs connected to an output not outputs connected to an input 18 CLEAR Clear Matrix CLEAR Ask router to clear all router outputs All outputs are unlocked input secures are Router None unsecured and all outputs are either disconnected or connected to input 1 The command CLEAR requests that the switch matrix be cleared so that all outputs are disconnected from inpu
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