Imagine Communications RCP-ABAe RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA1EMBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp, RCP-ABA1EXYp, RCP-ABA2EXYp Alphanumeric Breakaway Programmable Control Panel Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual
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Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual
RCP-ABAe
Alphanumeric Breakaway
Programmable Control Panel Series
Edition A
RCPABAE MAN
Delivering the Moment
RCP-ABAe
Alphanumeric Breakaway
Programmable Control Panel Series
Installation, Configuration, and
Operation Manual
Edition A
January 2008
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Contents
Preface
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance............................ x
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual..................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Introduction
RCP-ABA1ESBp and RCP-ABA2ESBp ....................................................... 3
RCP-ABA1EMBp and RCP-ABA2EMBp .................................................... 4
RCP-ABA1EXYp and RCP-ABA2EXYp ..................................................... 5
1RU Control Panels (RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA1EMBp,
RCP-ABA1EXYp) .................................................................................. 6
2RU Control Panels (RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp,
RCP-ABA2EXYp) .................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2: Installation
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Examining RCP-ABAe Components .................................................................. 11
RJ-45 Jack Pinout Information for 10Base-T
Ethernet Communication ...................................................................... 16
Chapter 3: Configuration
Configuring an RCP-ABAe Control Panel for Logical Control Mode ............... 20
Configuring an RCP-ABAe Control Panel for Physical Control Mode .............. 21
Connecting the RS-232 Serial Cable ............................................................ 28
Connecting the RS-422 Serial Cable ............................................................ 29
Establishing a Terminal Operation Session ................................................. 30
Basic Terminal Protocol Menu Screen ......................................................... 31
Terminal Operation Commands ................................................................... 32
Setting Up the Control Panel in a RouterMapper Database ......................... 34
Chapter 4: Operation
Audio Follow Video (AFV) Operation ........................................................ 39
Locking, Unlocking, or Overriding a Lock .................................................. 60
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Operating a Panel in Physical Control Mode ...................................................... 75
Audio Follow Video (AFV) Operation ........................................................ 76
Chapter 5: Specifications
Appendix A: Safety Precautions, Certifications, and
Compliances
Index
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Manual Information
Purpose
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the RCP-ABAe Remote Control Panels.
Audience
This manual is written for technicians and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the product, and is useful to operations personnel for purposes of daily operation and reference.
Revision History
Table P-1. Revision History of Manual
Edition
Edition A
Date
January 2008
Comments
Initial production release
Applications
The RCP-ABAe is ideal for operations where space-constrained operations demand full local and remote control capabilities in a routing solution.
RCP-ABAe control panels are perfect for
• Television production facilities
• Cable operators
• Production and post-production facilities
• Outside broadcast vans/trucks
• DBS satellite operations
• Webcasters
• Telcos where professional end-users require a small, flexible, high quality routing matrix with the ability to mix and match signal formats and/or signal processing functions within the same frame
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Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions:
Table P-2. Writing Conventions
Term or
Convention
Bold
Description
Italics
CAPS
Code
> hyperlink
Internet address
Note
Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and selection names
Indicates email addresses, the names of books or publications, and the first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis
Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB,
CTRL, ALT, or DELETE
Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a DOS entry or something you type into a field
Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows
Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere
Indicates a jump to a website or URL
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems
Obtaining Documents
Technical documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website.
Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.
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Unpacking/Shipping Information
Unpacking a Product
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.
1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install the unit.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing.
Product Servicing
The RCP-ABAe is not designed for field service. All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs require you to return your RCP-ABAe product to the
Service center.
Returning a Product
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact
Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, then send the unit back for servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available, you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:
• The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
• The product must be held rigid within the packaging.
• There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the container.
• The corners of the product must be protected.
Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.
Product Documentation
Throughout this manual, you will see references to the technical documentation for other Harris products. You can download PDF versions of these manuals from our website.
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Standards
Appendix A: “Safety Precautions, Certifications, and Compliances”
contains product compliance and safety standards.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU)
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive takes effect on July 1, 2006, and it refers to the following hazardous substances:
• Lead (Pb)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our website for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation.
Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a
RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-1
.
x
Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Emblem
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Compliance
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the
WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. Effective
August 13, 2005, producers or users will be required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU member states may have different deadlines.)
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In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our website for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in
.
Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Emblem
Safety
Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. You will find a complete list of
safety precautions in Appendix A
. Any user-serviceable components (such as fuses or batteries) are only replaceable by those components listed in the manual.
IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual
WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The RCP-ABAe remote control panels are the latest in a long line of control panel options for Harris routing switchers. RCP-ABAe remote control panels are designed for use with Harris routing switchers, and combine the ease of operation of a button-per-crosspoint control panel, with the flexibility of programmability.
This chapter contains the following topics:
•
“Product Description” on page 2
•
“Control Panel Sizes” on page 2
•
•
“Configuration Tools” on page 7
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Product Description
The RCP-ABAe control panels are router control panels designed for use with
Harris routing switchers. The panels include easy-to-read alphanumeric displays, and can be easily programmed using the RouterMapper, the
Microsoft
®
Windows
®1
-based configuration utility editor supplied with the control panel.
For maximum flexibility, the panel can be operated in Logical Control mode. In
Logical Control mode, a database is first defined to describe the overall routing switcher (i.e., available sources, destinations and levels). From that database, specific sources and destinations are selected and downloaded to each panel.
Sources and destinations are identified and selected on the panel via operator-defined categories and indexes (e.g., CAM 1, MON 2, etc.), which allows you to quickly and easily locate desired sources and destinations.
Operation of the function keys can also be configured via RouterMapper, and key cap inserts for each programmed key can be printed after the panel is configured.
For applications where the use of logical source and destination names is not required, RCP-ABAe panel can be operated in Physical Control mode. In
Physical Control mode the panel will operate using the physical input and output numbers instead of logical names (categories and indexes). Physical
Control mode requires no additional programming.
Control Panel Sizes
The RCP-ABAe control panels come in one rack unit (1RU) and two rack unit
(2RU) sizes. 1RU models include RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA1EMBp, and
RCP-ABA1EXYp panels. 2RU models include RCP-ABA2ESBp,
RCP-ABA2EMBp, and RCP-ABA2EXYp panels.
2
1
“Windows” is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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RCP-ABA1ESBp and RCP-ABA2ESBp
RCP-ABA1ESBp and RCP-ABA2ESBp single bus control panels control and display the status of one router destination. The controlled destination is assigned to the control panel when it is initially configured and cannot be changed from the front of the control panel. The displays on the panel show the sources connected to the destination on each of four levels. Sources may be switched on all four levels simultaneously (AFV switching), or they may be switched independently (breakaway switching).
Scroll knob
Source selection display, 1st Level
Source selection display, 3rd Level
Operator-definable
Source selection keys
Take / Clear Keys
TAKE executes selection
CLEAR aborts selection
SAT 2
Video Clear
VTR 2
Source
CAM 2
Clear T/C
----Status
Preset
Function keys
Source selection display, 2nd Level
Figure 1-1. RCP-ABA1ESBp Control Panel
Source selection display, 4th Level
Current Destination selection display
Source selection display
Category or
Favorite Key designator
Operator-definable
Destination/Source selection keys
Index designator
Take / Clear keys
TAKE executes selection
CLEAR aborts selection
DESTINATION
BETA 7
Enable Lock
SAT 2
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 2
CAM 2
-----
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2
5
3
6
7 1 8 9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Function keys
Scroll knob Source
Selection keys
Figure 1-2. RCP-ABA2ESBp Control Panel
Operator-definable
Category or Favorite
Key designators
Independent
Index Entry keys
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RCP-ABA1EMBp and RCP-ABA2EMBp
RCP-ABA1EMBp and RCP-ABA2EMBp multibus control panels simultaneously provide control and status of four destinations. A specific destination is assigned to each display when the panel is initially configured.
This destination cannot be changed from the front of the control panel. The source connected to each destination is displayed in the control display, and can be changed using the procedures outlined in the following sections. Sources will be switched on all levels simultaneously (AFV switching).
Scroll knob
Source selection display, 1st
Destination
Source selection display, 3rd
Destination
Operator-definable
Source selection keys
Take / Clear keys
TAKE executes selection
CLEAR aborts selection
Bkspc
Destination 1
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
SAT 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 3
VTR 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 4
CAM 2
Status
Preset
Select
Dest
Lock
Function keys
Source selection display, 2nd
Destination
Figure 1-3. RCP-ABA1EMBp Control Panel
Source selection display, 4th
Destination
Current Destination selection display
Source selection display
Category or
Favorite Key designator
Index designator
Operator-definable
Destination/Source selection keys
Take / Clear keys
TAKE executes selection
CLEAR aborts selection
DESTINATION
BETA 7
Enable Lock
SAT 2
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 2
A1 Clear
CAM 2
-----
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC
CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2
5
3
6
7 1 8 9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Function keys Scroll knob Source
Selection keys
Figure 1-4. RCP-ABA2EMBp Control Panel
Operator-definable
Category or Favorite
Key designators
Independent
Index Entry keys
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RCP-ABA1EXYp and RCP-ABA2EXYp
RCP-ABA1EXYp and RCP-ABA2EXYp X-Y bus control panels simultaneously provide control and status of four destinations. A specific destination is assigned to each display when the panel is initially configured.
Both sources and destinations are selected on the front of the control panel, while the destination and sources may be monitored in the display screens.
Sources may be switched on all levels simultaneously (AFV switching), or independently (breakaway switching).
Scroll knob
Current Destination selection display
Operator-definable
Source/Destination selection keys
Take / Clear keys
TAKE executes selection
CLEAR aborts selection
Destination
BETA 7 SAT 2
Source
VTR 2 CAM 2
Status
Preset
User-definable function keys
Source Selection on
3 independent Level groups
Figure 1-5. RCP-ABA1EXYp Control Panel
Current Destination selection display
Source selection display
DESTINATION
BETA 7
Change
Dest
Lock
Dest
SAT 2
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 2
CAM 2
-----
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
Category or
Favorite Key designator
Index designator
Operator-definable
Destination/Source selection keys
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
Take / Clear keys
TAKE executes selection
CLEAR aborts selection
1
4
2
5
3
6
7 1 8 9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Change
Destination
Dest.
lock
Scroll knob
Source
Selection keys
Figure 1-6. RCP-ABA2EXYp Control Panel
Independent
Index Entry keys
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Main Features
1RU Control Panels (RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA1EMBp,
RCP-ABA1EXYp)
• Occupies one rack unit (1RU)
• Contains an Ethernet connector for use with network-ready routers
• Simultaneously controls and statuses four destinations
• Supports “backup” Ethernet server addresses
• Provides enhanced serial communications
• A destination is assigned to each of the four displays when the panel is initially configured (the destination cannot be selected from the front of the control panel)
• Sources will be switched on all levels simultaneously (AFV or MB switching)
• Includes 4 operator-definable function keys and 16 operator-definable source select keys
• Includes a scroll knob for selecting sources
• Status indicator light blinks when the panel is not connected to the network server
2RU Control Panels (RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp,
RCP-ABA2EXYp)
• Occupies two rack units (2RU)
• Contains an Ethernet connector for use with network-ready routers
• Displays one destination and four sources on up to 16 levels
• Supports “backup” Ethernet server addresses
• Provides enhanced serial communications
• Both sources and destinations are selected from the control panel front
• Sources may be switched on all 16 levels simultaneously (AFV or MB switching), or they may be switched independently (breakaway switching)
• Includes five displays with associated select keys
• Includes 4 operator-definable function keys, 10 source selection keys, and
48 operator-definable destination/source select keys
• Includes a scroll knob for selecting sources and destinations
• Status indicator light blinks when panel is not connected to a network server
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Configuration Tools
For more complex applications and to take advantage of the programming capability, RCP-ABAe control panels can be configured from a PC or laptop computer using RouterMapper configuration utility. Panel configurations are downloaded from the PC to the control panel(s) via a standard RS-232 serial port. Once configured, panels retain their programming even if powered down.
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Installation
Overview
WARNING
Potentially lethal voltages are present within the frame during normal operation. Disconnect all power cords from the frame before you remove the top panel. Do not apply power to the frame while the top is open unless the unit is being serviced by properly trained personnel.
Before the control panel can operate as part of your routing system, you must unpack, examine, install, and configure components. This chapter covers those topics specific to physical installation, as follows:
•
“Cable Connector Pin Assignments” on page 15
•
“Examining RCP-ABAe Components” on page 11
•
“Installation Procedures” on page 14
•
“Unpacking Control Panel Equipment” on page 10
Configuration information is outlined in Chapter 3 .
CAUTION
We recommend that you test your system before its final installation. Make sure you verify its configuration, cabling, and proper system operation.
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Unpacking Control Panel Equipment
Packing List
The RCP-ABAe package includes the items listed below. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
• One RCP-ABAe control panel
• One RCP-ABAe Remote Control Panels Installation, Configuration, and
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• One RouterMapper configuration utility software CD
Pre-Installation Checklist
Note
If your equipment was damaged during transit, see
mine what you must do to return the equipment to us.
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.
1. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install the unit.
2. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
3. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing. If the original packaging is not available, you can purchase replacement packaging, or supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:
• Withstands the weight of the product
• Holds the product rigid within the packaging
• Leaves at least two inches of space between the product and the container
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Examining RCP-ABAe Components
The following sections describe the physical components of the RCP-ABAe control panels. The descriptions will provide you with the information you need to make sure these components operate correctly after installation is complete.
Back Panel Connections
The control and power section of the rear panel includes these items:
• One 9-pin RS-232 / RS-422 serial port (see
assignments)
• One AC input power connector
• One pair of BNC X-Y ports (single looping X-Y)
• Three banks of DIP switches (SW1, SW2, and SW3)
• One RJ-45 Ethernet connection
Serial Connection
Figure 2-1. RCP-ABAe Power and Control Connections
One of the many powerful features of a Harris router control system is its ability to use a serial port to access an entire system. The serial port, in effect, is the control gateway to the entire routing system.The serial port allows external control of the RCP-ABAe by a computer, user, or automation system via a serial connection using RS-232 or RS-422. The port is configured by DIP switches or from the terminal interface (see “Configuring via Terminal Operations,” which starts on page 25 ).
Table 2-1 on page 15 shows the connector pin assignments for a RS-232 cable
connection.
Table 2-2 on page 15 shows the connector pin assignments for an
RS-422 cable connection.
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Ethernet Connection
X-Y Port
The Ethernet connection provides high-speed links for configuration, control, and monitoring of the complete routing system. The Ethernet connection uses
10Base-T wiring.
Figure on page 16 shows the RJ-45 jack pinout information
for 10Base-T Ethernet communication.
The X-Y control bus is a high speed serial interface by which Harris routers and control panels are interconnected via standard 75 Ω video coax cable. The ends of the X-Y bus must be terminated using standard 75
Ω video terminators.
The RCP-ABAe features one looped-through port (two BNC connectors). If
either of the BNCs is used, the other associated X-Y port connection must be terminated with a 75
Ω BNC terminator or connected to another device’s
X-Y port. It is not necessary to terminate either of the BNCs if neither is used.
DIP Switches
The rear panel has three banks of 8-pole DIP switches that are accessible from the rear of the RCP-ABAe frame. These DIP switches can be set in two different operating modes: DIP switch mode and Program mode. See page 16 for more information about configuring the DIP switches for the RCP-ABAe.
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Installing Panels
Siting Requirements
Ensuring Adequate Rack Space
The RCP-ABAe frame is designed for mounting into a standard width 19-in.
(48.3-cm) rack. Frames are secured to the rack with standard front-mounting ears built into the chassis. Make sure to provide adequate space behind the mounting ears, and appropriate clearance for the connecting cables at the rear of the frame.
Ensuring Proper Temperature and Ventilation
You can stack any number of panels in a rack as long as you maintain proper ventilation and remove all obstructions to air flow.
An ambient temperature should be maintained between 32°F (0°C) and 122°F
(50°C) at a relative humidity of 10%-90% (non-condensing). No special cooling arrangements are necessary, but make sure to prevent excessive ambient heat rise in closed, unventilated equipment racks.
Meeting Electrical Requirements
Load Limitations
The RCP-ABAe holds one internal power supply unit (PSU). The power consumption is 45 W maximum.
Maximum Power Dissipation
These ratings refer to the total module power consumption (excluding that of the power supply) allowable within the RCP-ABAe. The limits are based on the ability of the unit to dissipate heat over a temperature range of 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C).
Protective Ground
The frame is powered by an internal power supply, thus minimizing the potential as a a shock hazard. The RCP-ABAe does not provide a dedicated protective safety earth ground. Make sure that the frame is installed in a rack that has sufficient earth grounding.
Mounting Requirements
Tools You’ll Need
Note
When power is applied to the
RCP-ABAe control panel, it starts up automatically.
The following tools and equipment are recommended for installation of
RCP-ABAe control panels:
• One standard 19-in. (0.4-m) rack
• One medium Phillips screwdriver
• Four 10-32 Phillips-head rack mount screws
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• 75
Ω video coaxial cable (for X-Y port connections)
• Standard 10 Mbps 10Base-T Ethernet cable segment no longer than 382.08 ft (100 m) (for Ethernet port connections)
• RS-232 or RS-422 cable segment; no longer than 50 ft (15 m) for RS-232, and 2,000 ft (610 m) for RS-422 (for serial port connections)
Mounting Requirements
The RCP-ABAe frame can be mounted in a standard width 19-in. (48.3 cm) rack using four 10-32 Phillips-head mounting screws. The back of the frame does not need to be supported.
• The 1RU panel requires one unit of rack space, that is, 1¾ in. (44 mm) of standard rack space. The depth from the mounting surface is 5¼ in. (13.3 cm).
• The 2RU panel requires two units of rack space, that is, 3½ in. (88 mm) of standard rack space. The depth from the mounting surface is 5¼ in. (13.3 cm).
The frame can be mounted in either the front or the rear of the rack to allow for more efficient use of your equipment housing space. The rack ears can be attached to the frame in either direction and can be adjusted to achieve a desirable depth within the rack, thereby allowing you flexible mounting options.
RCP-ABAe control panels are installed in the control line.
• The maximum allowable distance for each segment of the X-Y coaxial cable run is 2,000 ft (609 m).
• The maximum length for each RS-232 cable segment is 50 ft (15 m).
• The maximum length for each RS-422 cable segment is 2,000 ft (609 m).
Installation Procedures
RCP-ABAe control panels can be installed anywhere within a routing system.
General installation procedures are outlined below.
1. Mount the frame in an rack that provides power and cooling facilities. The frame is designed for mounting in a standard equipment rack.
2. Align the frame so that all holes in the mounting ears match up with those in the rack. (Ears can be adjusted to set the desired depth of the panel within the rack.)
3. Secure the frame to the rack with the rack screws and washers.
4. Connect the control device(s) to the appropriate port (X-Y, serial, Ethernet) on the frame’s rear panel.
5. If the RCP-ABAe is to be used in a multiple frame system, connect the additional frames using the appropriate scheme (X-Y, Ethernet, etc.).
6. If the RCP-ABAe is at the end of the X-Y bus, terminate the other X-Y connector with a coaxial 75
Ω termination.
7. Connect the power supply line cord to the RCP-p panel.
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8. Between the control panel’s top and bottom function keys you will find the key brightness adjustment. This adjustment controls the light intensity of all of the control panel keys. To adjust the key light intensity, use a small flat-head screwdriver to turn the brightness screw clockwise (brighter) or counter-clockwise (dimmer).
Cable Connector Pin Assignments
Serial Port Pin Assignments
•
RS-232 signal format pin assignments are shown in Table 2-1 .
•
RS-422 signal format pin assignments are shown in Table 2-2 .
Table 2-1. RS-232 Signal Format Pin Assignments
Pin Function
7
8
5
6
9
3
4
1
2
Frame Ground
RxD (Data received by router)
TxD (Data sent by router)
Data Terminal Ready*
Ground
Data Set Ready (DSR)*
Request to Send (RTS)**
Clear to Send (RTS)**
Frame Ground
* Pins 4 and 6 connected internally.
** Pins 7 and 8 connected internally
Table 2-2. RS-422 Signal Format Pin Assignments
Pin Signal (Tributary) Description
4
9
8
3
7
6
1
2
FG
Ta (Tx-)
Tb (Tx+)
Tc
Ra (Rx-)
Rb (Rx+)
Rc
FG
Connection to
Remote Computer
(Controller)
Frame Ground
Transmitted Data
(Twisted Pair)
Frame Ground
Ra (Rx-)
Rb (Rx+)
Received Data Shield Received Data Shield
Received Data
(Twisted Pair)
Ta (Tx-)
Tb (Tx+)
Transmitted Data Shield Transmitted Data Shield
Frame Ground Frame Ground
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Table 2-2. RS-422 Signal Format Pin Assignments (Continued)
Pin Signal (Tributary) Description
5 SP (Not Connected)
Connection to
Remote Computer
(Controller)
(Not Connected)
RJ-45 Jack Pinout Information for 10Base-T
Ethernet Communication
Table 2-3. RJ-45 Jack Pinout Information
Pin
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
MDI Function
TX+ (Transmit data +)
TX- (Transmit data -)
RX+ (Receive data +)
Not connected
Not connected
RX- (Receive data -)
Not connected
Not connected
MDI-X Function
RX+ (Receive data +)
RX- (Receive data -)
TX+ (Transmit data +)
Not connected
Not connected
TX- (Transmit data -)
Not connected
Not connected
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Installing Key Cap Labels
Control panels are shipped without labels on the front panel key caps. A key cap disassembly tool and a sheet of label inserts are included for your convenience.
These label inserts, or any customer artwork printed on translucent material, can be installed in the front panel lamps.
Follow these steps to disassemble and reassemble key cap labels.
Disassembly
Figure 2-2. Disassembly
1. Pull the key cap off the front of the control panel.
2. Hook the disassembly tool under the opposite corners of the key cap body.
3. Hold the clear outer lens in one hand while you use the disassembly tool to pull the white key cap body from the outer lens.
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Reassembly
Note
Two notches on the back of the lens cap assembly fit into two notches on the inside of the switch body on the front panel board. Make sure the artwork’s top faces one of these two notches.
Figure 2-3. Reassembly
1. Remove the fresnel lens from inside the key cap outer lens.
2. Remove desired label artwork from the sheet provided, or use your own artwork (reproduced on transparent material).
3. Fit the artwork into the outer lens.
4. Snap the fresnel lens into the fitted side of the key cap body (the curved side of the lens should face the inside of the key cap body). Make sure the face of this new assembly is flat.
5. Fit the key cap body assembly into the outer lens.
6. Reinstall the lens cap assembly onto the front panel.
7. If you have not already done so, adjust the panel key light intensity. (See
for instructions.)
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Chapter 3
Configuration
Overview
Before the control panel can operate as part of your routing system, you must unpack, examine, install, and configure components. Equipment configuration is the final step necessary for successful integration of the RCP-ABAe control panel as an integral part of your routing system.This chapter covers those topics specific to panel configuration, as follows:
•
“Configuring an RCP-ABAe Control Panel for Logical Control Mode” on page 20
•
“Configuring an RCP-ABAe Control Panel for Physical Control Mode” on page 21
•
“Configuration Examples” on page 24
•
“Serial Control Port Configuration” on page 27
•
“Ethernet Port Configuration” on page 28
•
“Connecting Cables” on page 28
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Configuring an RCP-ABAe Control Panel for
Logical Control Mode
Your control panel has been assigned basic default DIP switch settings at the manufacturing facility. You may use RouterMapper to reconfigure the control panel for your specific settings. An RCP-ABAe control panel operating in
Logical Control mode is configured for using RouterMapper. This utility is a
Windows®-based application, and is included with the RCP-ABAe panel. (For more information on configuring the panel using RouterMapper, refer to
RouterMapper Configuration Utility Reference Guide.)
For applications where you need to use names (i.e., categories and indexes) or logical source and destination mapping, you may configure your control panel to operate in Logical Control mode. In this mode, your control panel will use logical names instead of physical input and output numbers. To select Logical
Control mode:
1. Set pole 1 of DIP switch SW1 (located on the back of the panel) to the ON position.
2. Enter a panel identification on SW1, poles 2 through 8.
MSB
O
N
1
SW1
LSB
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SW1, Pole 1: Program Mode/
DIP Switch Mode
1
DIP switch mode
1
Program mode
SW1, Poles 2-8: Panel ID*
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
3
4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
7 8
0
7 8
1
7 8
2
7 8
3
7 8
4
7 8
5
7 8
6
7 8
7
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
3
4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
7 8
8
7 8
9
7 8
10
7 8
11
7 8
12
7 8
13
7 8
14
7 8
15
* Additional IDs available following the
binary count
Figure 3-1. Logical Control Mode DIP Switch Settings: SW1
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Configuring an RCP-ABAe Control Panel for
Physical Control Mode
Your control panel has been assigned basic default DIP switch settings at the manufacturing facility. You may reconfigure the control panel for your specific settings. For applications where you do not need to use names (i.e., categories and indexes) or logical source and destination mapping, you may configure your control panel to operate in Physical Control mode. In this mode, your control panel will use physical input and output numbers instead of logical names. To operate in Physical Control mode, DIP switches determine the destination(s) controlled by the panel and the level(s) affected by the panel.
To select Physical Control mode:
1. Set pole 1 of DIP switch SW1 (located on the back of the panel) to the OFF position.
2. Set the remaining switches to the appropriate positions, as shown in
and
.
MSB
O
N
1
SW1
LSB
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SW1, Pole 1: Program Mode/
DIP Switch Mode
1
DIP switch mode
1
Program mode
SW1, Poles 2-8: Panel ID*
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
3
4 5 6
7 8
0
7 8
1
7 8
2
7 8
3
7 8
4
7 8
5
7 8
6
7 8
7
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
3
4 5 6
7 8
8
7 8
9
7 8
10
7 8
11
7 8
12
7 8
13
7 8
14
7 8
15
* Additional IDs available following the
binary count
Figure 3-2. Physical Control Mode DIP Switch Settings: SW1
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MSB
1
O
N
SW2
LSB
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Poles 4-8: Destination Offset (×8)
4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6
1 65
4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8
9 73
4 5 6 4 5 6
4 5
4 5
4 5
6
6
6
7 8
17
7 8
25
7 8
33
7 8
41
4 5
4 5
4 5
6
6
6
7 8
7 8
89
7 8
81
97
7 8
104
4 5
4 5
6
6
7 8
49
7 8
57
4 5
4 5
6
6
7 8
113
7 8
121
4 5 6
4 5 6
4 5 6
4 5 6
4 5 6
4 5 6
4 5 6
4 5 6
7 8
129
7 8
137
7 8
145
7 8
153
7 8
161
7 8
169
7 8
177
7 8
185
4 5
4 5
4 5
4 5
4 5
4 5
4 5
4 5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7 8
193
7 8
201
7 8
209
7 8
217
7 8
225
7 8
233
7 8
241
7 8
249
Poles 1-3: First Level
1 2 3 1
0
2 3
1 2 3 1 2 3
1
1
1
2 3
2 3
2
3
1
1
2 3
2 3
4
5
6
7
Figure 3-3. Physical Control Mode DIP Switch Settings: SW2
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MSB
O
N
1
SW3
LSB
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Poles 7-8: Serial Port Baud Rate
7
8
9600 baud
7 8
7 8
7 8
19200 baud
38400 baud
115200 baud
Pole 6: Router Mode
6
Router DIP switch mode
6
Router program mode
Pole 5: Reserved for Future Use
5
Leave in OFF position
Pole 4: Multi-Matrix Addressing Mode
4
Consecutive levels
4
Same level
Pole 3: Multidrop Mode (RS-422 Only)
3 3
Inactive Active
Pole 2: Termination (RS-422 Only)
2 2
Off On
Pole 1: Serial Port Format
1
RS-232
1
RS-422
Figure 3-4. Physical Control Mode DIP Switch Settings: SW3
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Configuration Examples
Remote Connectivity
shows an example of remote connectivity for router Ethernet
Gateway-based applications.
Figure 3-6 shows an example of remote
connectivity for Legacy X-Y based control panels.
example of remote applications for newer Ethernet-based control panels.
shows an example of remote applications for RCP panels.
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
Ethernet network
Hub
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over coax
RouterMAPPER
RouterWORKS
Routing switcher system
Figure 3-5. Remote Applications for RouterWorks™ (Centralized
Control/Monitoring)
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Centralized control and monitoring from one or more remote sites
Legacy RCP panel
Legacy XY over Coax
CCS-Router
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
Legacy RCP panel
Legacy XY over Coax
CCS-Router
LAN / WAN / MAN / Internet / Intranet
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
Hub Hub
Hub Hub
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over coax
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over coax
Hub
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over co
Routing switcher system
Routing switcher system
Routing switcher system
One or more remote routing systems
Figure 3-6. Remote Applications for Legacy X-Y Based Control Panels
Centralized control and monitoring from one or more remote sites
Ethernet-based
RCP panels
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
Ethernet -based
RCP panels
Hub Hub
LAN / WAN / MAN / Internet / Intranet
Hub Hub
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over coax
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over coax
Hub
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over coa
Routing switcher system
Routing switcher system
Routing switcher system
One or more remote routing systems
Figure 3-7. Remote Applications for Newer Ethernet-Based Control
Panels
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Centralized control and monitoring from one or more remote sites
RCP panels
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
RouterMAPPER /
RouterWORKS
Ethernet-based
RCP panels
Hub Hub
LAN / WAN / MAN / Internet / Intranet
Hub
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over coax
Hub
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over coax
Hub
CCS-Router
Legacy XY over coa
Routing switcher system
Routing switcher system
One or more remote routing systems
Figure 3-8. Remote Applications for RCP Panels
Routing switcher system
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Serial Control Port Configuration
Serial control ports are used to control RCP-ABAe control panels from an external computer, automation system, or editor.
The serial control port may be used to monitor the system configuration, determine the current status of crosspoint connections, change crosspoint connections in any matrix, and setup pre-programmed crosspoint takes sequences (salvos). In a system involving multiple frames the commands entered into the serial port on one frame will appear on all other frames in the system via the XY control bus.
The serial control port may be configured for RS-232 or RS-422 operation. See
for both RS-232 and RS-422 configurations.
Note
Any serial control port in the routing system can be used for control or status of the entire system.
1
5
6
9
Serial Control (DB-9 male viewed from rear of frame)
Port Configured For RS-232 Port Configured For TIA/EIA-422-B
Pin Function
1
Frame ground
2
RxD (data received by router)
3
TxD (data sent by router)
4
Data terminal ready *
5
6
7
8
9
Ground
Data set ready (DSR) *
Request to send (RTS) **
Clear to send (RTS) **
Frame ground
* Pins 4 and 6 connected internally
** Pins 7 and 8 connected internally
7
8
9
4
5
6
Pin Function
1
Frame ground
2
Ta (data sent by router)
3
Rb (data received by router)
Rc receiver common
Ground
Tc transmit common
Tb (data sent by router)
Ra (data received by router)
Frame ground
Ra<Rb is receive “Mark”
Ta<Tb is Transmit “Mark”
Figure 3-9. Serial Control Port Pinout
Data on the serial control port is encoded as 8N1:
• 8 data bits (ASCII data, most significant bit always 0)
• No parity
• 1 stop bit
The baud rate is user selectable and can be set to
• 2400 baud
• 9600 baud
• 19200 baud
• 38400 baud
Although the 38400 baud rate can be used in RS-232 installations using very short cable runs, this rate is mainly recommended for RS-422 installations.
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Ethernet Port Configuration
Table 2-3 on page 16 shows the RJ-45 jack pinout information for 10Base-T
Ethernet communication. You must connect the RJ-45 pinouts correctly before you can use RCP-ABAe control panels.
Connecting Cables
Connecting the RS-232 Serial Cable
shows the connector pin assignments on both ends of a serial connection using the default RS-232 cable connection, and the cable wiring description (between the connectors).
Figure 3-10. Serial Cable Connector Pin Assignments, Mode RS-232
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Connecting the RS-422 Serial Cable
Figure 3-11 shows the connector pin assignments at both ends of a serial
connection, using TIA/EIA-422-B mode with the dual EIA-422 asynchronous adapter. The dual EIA-422 asynchronous adapter is optional, and is only one example of the adapters that may be used with RCP-ABAe control panels in this mode. The serial cable pin assignment may vary for other adapters.
Figure 3-11. Serial Cable Connector Pin Assignments, Mode TIA/EIA-422-B
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Configuring via Terminal Operations
The serial control port is used to control the RCP-ABAe from an external computer or automation system. (See Figure 2-2 on page 8 for the location of the serial control port.) The serial port may be used to monitor the system configuration, determine the current status of crosspoint connections, change crosspoint connections in any matrix, and setup pre-programmed crosspoint takes sequences (salvos). These (and other) operations are assigned to the serial port via a series of commands called “terminal operation” commands.
At the manufacturing facility, DIP switches are set to “0” as the default setting.
If you want your RCP-ABAe settings to match these defaults, you do not need to make any further changes. If you do want to switch from the default settings
(for example, to change baud rates), you will only need to make the changes once. The RCP-ABAe will use the changed settings until you switch them again.
Before you configure the RCP-ABAe serial port, you must have the following items:
• HyperTerminal
1
or other terminal emulation program
• The control panel installed
• A null modem cable for serial port operations
Establishing a Terminal Operation Session
The particular settings for your operation are selected via a series of configuration startup commands. You can find a list of the startup commands available on
.
1. Configure a host machine (such as a PC with HyperTerminal installed) for serial port communication at a baud rate of 9600 with these settings: Data on the serial control port is encoded as 8N1:
• 8
• None
• 1
• No flow-control
2. Ensure that the RCP-ABAe DIP switch SW3 is set as follows:
1 = OFF (down position)
2 = OFF (down position)
3 = OFF (down position)
4 = OFF (down position)
5 = OFF (down position)
6 = OFF (down position)
7 = OFF (down position)
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8 = OFF (down position)
3. Connect a null modem serial cable from a PC serial port to the RCP-ABAe port labeled SERIAL.
4. Connect the RCP-ABAe X-Y to the router network.
CAUTION
Make sure the X-Y network is terminated appropriately.
5. Start up both PC and terminal emulation application.
6. Apply power to the RCP-ABAe box. At the screen prompt, enter the letter
Q, and then press <Enter>. The Command Summary screen (
Figure 3-12 on page 31 ) should appear on the PC screen.
Basic Terminal Protocol Menu Screen
The Command Summary screen ( Figure 3-12 ) should be seen on the terminal
emulation application. The Command Summary screen provides the basic command line entry syntax for the commands available for an RCP-ABAe.
Figure 3-12. RCP-ABAe Command Summary Screen
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Terminal Operation Commands
The commands listed in
Table 3-1 are in order corresponding to their
appearance on the Command Summary screen (
). Each command is defined, its syntax is illustrated, its parameters are listed, and its response is provided. These commands are not case-sensitive; that is, when you enter the desired command you may use all lower-case, all upper-case, or a mix of lower and upper-case characters. More detailed explanations of these commands can be found in the Harris Serial Protocol Reference Manual. You can download a copy of this manual from our website.
Table 3-1. Terminal Commands from Terminal Protocol Menu Screen
Command
DESTINATION
Syntax
DESTINATION #[,#,...] or
D #
Input Parameters
#=Destination number
INFORMATION
LEVEL
POLL
QUERY
READ
INFORMATION or
I
LEVEL # or
L #
POLL # or
P #
QUERY or
Q
READ or
R
None
#=Level number
#=Source number to be searched; may be any number 1 to 12
None
None
Result
Completes crosspoint operations after the level number and the source number have been set
Provides information on the overall system as seen from the connection to the X-Y bus
Sets the level number for a router that is connected to an active system
Determines which destinations are connected to a specific source number
Provides a list that includes a basic command syntax and brief description of each command
Lists all crosspoints within a frame in order by level numbers, then by destination numbers that show which source is assigned to each of the destinations on that level
Each crosspoint connection is represented by a numeric pair separated by a semicolon and a space: the first number is the destination number; the second number is the source number that is connected to that destination
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Table 3-1. Terminal Commands from Terminal Protocol Menu Screen (Continued)
Command
SOURCE
TERMINAL
SET DEVICEID
SHOW DEVICEID
XPOINT
ZERO
REBOOT
Syntax
SOURCE # or
S #
TERMINAL [ON|OFF] or
T[/F]
SET DEVICEID = #
SHOW DEVICEID
XPOINT [#:]#,#[,#,...][/...] or
X [#:]#,#[,#,...][/...]
ZERO or
Z
REBOOT
Input Parameters
# = Source number.; can range from 1 to the maximum number of sources on that level, or “X” for disconnect
Sets the desired source number
ON = Turns on Echo mode
OFF = Turns off Echo mode
# = Device ID
None
[#L:]= Level number
[#S] = Source number
[,#D,#D,...] = Destination number
None
None
Result
• When ECHO mode is
ON, all the characters sent are “echoed” to the terminal
• When ECHO mode is
OFF, messages sent are not “echoed” to the termi nal
Sets the device to the desired device ID
Displays the device’s ID
The crosspoint is executed
(combines operations of the
LEVEL, SOURCE, and
DESTINATION commands into one command; and allows multiple crosspoint connection requests in one command)
The device is restarted and status is cleared
The device is restored, but the status is not cleared
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Configuration via RouterMapper
Note
This section presupposes that you have a working knowledge of RouterMapper and have used its other capabilities. If not, please refer to the RouterMap-
per Configuration Utility Refer-
ence Guide and familiarize yourself with its functions before you continue the Add process.
The steps described below direct you through the process by which you need to add an RCP-ABAe control panel to a RouterMapper database. It does not go into detail about how to edit a panel. For general information on editing control panels in RouterMapper, please refer to the RouterMapper Configuration Utility
Reference Guide.
You can download a copy of the most current manual edition from our website.
At the Documentation page, select RouterMapper from the Product Name drop-down list box, and then click on the appropriate file link. Follow the on-screen directions to either open the file or download it to your desktop.
You must use RouterMapper v.6.03 or higher to add an RCP-ABAe panel. You can download a copy of the most current version of RouterMapper from our website. At the Download page, select RouterMapper from the Request Files
For drop-down list box, and then click on the appropriate EXE file to start the download.
RouterMapper is used to define a database describing the routing switcher and then used to define panels, assigning sources and destinations to each panel as required. RouterMapper also allows the operator to set other functional aspects of the control panels, such as the operation of the four function keys.
Once a panel has been defined by RouterMapper, its configuration is downloaded to non-volatile memory within the actual panel via the serial port and control network, at which time RouterMapper is no longer required and may be removed from the system. RouterMapper can also be used to print key cap inserts for all of the Function, Source Select and Destination Select keys on the control panel. This feature will ensure that buttons on panels will accurately represent the actual programming of the panels.
Because a panel’s downloaded configuration is stored in non-volatile memory it will not be lost if the panel loses power. RouterMapper can also save a panel’s configuration to a disk file. This disk-based definition can later be retrieved to program other panels, make future adjustments to this panel, or as a backup in case the configuration is lost.
Setting Up the Control Panel in a RouterMapper Database
Note
Make sure all equipment in your system is set to the same baud rate.
1. If necessary, power down the RCP-ABAe.
2. Set DIP switches as follows:
• Set the SW1 DIP switch pole 1 (Program/DIP Switch mode) to Program mode (DIP switch set to ON).
• Set the SW1 DIP switch poles 2-8 (Panel ID) to the panel’s address.
• Check the SW3 DIP switch poles 7-8 (serial port baud rate). In most cases, you will not need to change the default setting of 9600 baud (both
DIP switches set to OFF); however, if you have other peripheral devices or automation software that calls for a different baud rate, set these switches appropriately.
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• Set all other DIP switches to OFF.
3. Make sure that the RouterMapper configuration utility software is installed on your PC.
4. Connect the PC to the control panel serial port using RS-232 null modem cable.
5. Connect AC power to the control panel power supply, and then power up the panel.
6. Open the RouterMapper configuration utility software application.
7. Make sure the RouterMapper communications settings match the panel settings.
Adding Control Panels by Polling
1. Click the Poll button at the RouterMapper main window.
OR
Right-click the mouse button anywhere within the Device Summary section. Select Poll.
2. A pop-up window will appear. Select Entire Router System.
3. RouterMapper will query the control system, and return error messages if errors are found.
4. If no errors are encountered, RouterMapper will update the Device List with all the control panels that were found during the poll.
For more information about configuring and downloading panels in
RouterMapper, see the RouterMapper Configuration Utility Reference Guide.
Adding Control Panels by Discovery
1. Click the Discovery button at the RouterMapper main window.
OR
Right-click the mouse button anywhere within the Device Summary section. A pop-up window will appear.
Select Discovery.
2. RouterMapper will query the control system, and then display a list of newly discovered devices.
If you do not want to add particular control panels, click the check box next to its name. This will remove the selection mark from the check box.
3. Click Add Newly Discovered. RouterMapper will add the discovered items to the Device List.
For more information about configuring and downloading panels in
RouterMapper, see the RouterMapper Configuration Utility Reference Guide.
Adding Control Panels Using the Add Command
1. Click the Add button at the RouterMapper main window. The Add New
Device dialog box will appear.
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OR
Right-click the mouse button anywhere within the Device Summary section. A pop-up window will appear.
Select Add Device. A second pop-up window will appear.
2. Select the desired Panel Style from the drop-down list box.
3. Change the Panel Brand to the Harris radio button.
4. Select the Panel ID (the panel’s physical address) from the drop-down list box.
5. Type the panel name into the Panel Name box.
6. If desired, add multiple panels. If one panel with these options is sufficient, you do not need to change the default number.
7. Click OK. The control panel will be added to the device list at the
RouterMapper main window
For more information about configuring and downloading panels in
RouterMapper, see the RouterMapper Configuration Utility Reference Guide.
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Operation
Overview
RCP-ABA1EXYp (
) panels provide three source selection
windows. RCP-ABA1ESBp ( Figure 1-1 on page 3
), RCP-ABA2ESBp
( Figure 1-2 on page 3 ), RCP-ABA2EMBp (
RCP-ABA2EXYp (
) panels provide four source selection windows. Each window corresponds to a level or group of associated levels.
The RouterMapper configuration utility allows you to set which levels are assigned to each of the windows.
The Level Select keys allow you to specify the levels on which they are about to select sources. If a level key is lit, then that level is selected and source selection will appear in that level.
The RCP-ABA1ESBp and RCP-ABA2ESBp single bus control panels control and display the status of one router destination. The controlled destination is assigned to the control panel when it is initially configured and cannot be changed from the front of the control panel. The displays on the panel show the sources connected to the destination on each of four levels. Sources may be switched on all four levels simultaneously (AFV switching), or they may be switched independently (breakaway switching). Procedures for selecting sources are covered in detail in the sections that follow.
The RCP-ABA1EMBp and RCP-ABA2EMBp multibus control panels simultaneously provide control and status of four destinations. A specific destination is assigned to each display when the panel is initially configured.
This destination cannot be changed from the front of the control panel. The source connected to each destination is displayed in the control display, and can be changed using the procedures outlined in the following sections. Sources will be switched on all levels simultaneously (AFV switching).
The RCP-ABA1EXYp and RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels include pushbutton keys, displays, and a scroll knob. Both sources and destinations are selected on the front of the control panel, while the destination and sources may be monitored in the display screens. Sources may be switched on all levels simultaneously (AFV switching), or independently (breakaway switching).
These control panels may be operated in Logical Control mode (see page
Physical Control mode (see
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Operating a Panel in Logical Control Mode
Your control panel has been assigned basic default settings at the factory. You may use RouterMapper to reconfigure the control panel for your specific settings. Depending on the panel type, you can also perform differing functions, as shown in
.
Table 4-1. Control Panel Functions
“•” indicates panel uses function
Function
Panel Type
RCP-ABA1ESBp
RCP-ABA2ESBp
RCP-ABA1EMBp
RCP-ABA2EMBp
RCP-ABA1EXYp
RCP-ABA2EXYp
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• •
When a panel is operated in logical control mode, selection keys can be used to select devices in two ways:
•
Category + index (see “Category + Index Operation” on page 46 for more
information)
• Favorite key (see
“Favorite Key Operation” on page 54
for more information)
When a panel is configured, each of the selection keys is assigned two pieces of information:
• A name, which appears on the top row of the key’s legend. The name portion can either be a category name VTR, CAM, SAT, etc.) or it can be the full name of a favorite device (REC VTR, CAM 6, ON AIR 1.).
Pressing a key once selects the name (e.g., category or favorite device).
• An index character, which appears on the bottom row of the key’s legend.
Pressing the next key selects the index character. Indexes continue to build until the TAKE or CLEAR keys are pressed.
When a selection key is assigned to a favorite device, it is called a favorite key.
See
“Favorite Key Operation” on page 54
for more information.
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Audio Follow Video (AFV) Operation
All RCP-ABAe panels support Audio Follow Video (AFV) operation. In AFV operation mode, the same source is selected on all levels. In breakaway mode, different sources can be selected on different levels.
Selecting a source when all levels are enabled (when every level key is lit) will change all levels for that source simultaneously (AFV switching).
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
Source
VTR VTR VTR VTR
Video Clear Clear T/C
Status
Preset
1
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
VTR 1
Video Clear
VTR 1
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
VTR 1 VTR 1
Status
Preset
1
Clear T/C
AUX
6 7
2
Press INDEX SELECT key
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Source
VTR 1 VTR 1 VTR 1 VTR 1
Video Clear Clear T/C
Status
Preset
Source displays show sources currently connected
Figure 4-1. AFV Switching: RCP-ABA1ESBp Control Panels
3
TAKE key confirms selection
Clear
All
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Bkspc
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
Destination 4 Destination 1
BETA 7
Destination 2
CAM 1
Destination 3
VTR 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock Lock
Status
Preset
1
Press SELECT DEST keys for levels to be switched
Bkspc
Destination 1
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
CAM 1
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Destination 3
VTR 1
Destination 4
SAT
Status
Preset
B
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
E
F
2
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
Bkspc
Destination 1
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
CAM 1
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 1 SAT 2
Status
Preset
B
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
E
F
3
Press INDEX SELECT key
Bkspc
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Destination 1
BETA 7
Destination 2
CAM 1
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 1 SAT 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Status
Preset
Source display shows
sources currently connected
Figure 4-2. AFV Switching: RCP-ABA1EMBp Control Panels
4
TAKE key confirms selection
B
E
F
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Bkspc
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
Destination
VTR VTR
Source
VTR VTR
Select
Dest
Lock Video Clear
Status
Preset
D
1
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
Bkspc
Destination
VTR 1
Select
Dest
Lock
VTR 1
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
VTR 1 VTR 1
Status
Preset
1
Video Clear
D
AUX
6 7
2 Press INDEX SELECT key
Bkspc
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Destination
Source
VTR 1 VTR 1 VTR 1 VTR 1
Select
Dest
Lock Video Clear
Status
Preset
D
Source displays show sources currently connected
Figure 4-3. AFV Switching: RCP-ABA1EXYp Control Panels
3 TAKE key confirms selection
1
AUX
6 7
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DESTINATION
BETA 7
Enable Lock
DESTINATION
BETA 7
Enable Lock
VTR
VTR
VTR
VTR
1
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR
CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7 1
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
VTR 1
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 1
A1 Clear
Group
1
Group
2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
VTR 1
VTR 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
3
Group
4
2
Press INDEX SELECT key
VTR
CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
1
2 3
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC
CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
4
7 1
5
8
6
9
Take
Clear
All
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D 0
Bkspc
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source displays show sources currently connected
DESTINATION
BETA 7 VTR 1
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
Enable Lock
VTR 1
VTR 1
VTR 1
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
3
TAKE key confirms selection
VTR
CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7 1
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Figure 4-4. AFV Switching: RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp, and RCP-ABA2EXYp Control
Panels
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Breakaway Switching
RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA1EXYp, and
RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels support breakaway witching operation.
RCP-ABA1EMBp and RCP-ABA2EMBp control panels do not support breakaway switching operation.In breakaway switching operation mode, a source may be changed on selected levels without affecting the sources already connected on other levels (breakaway switching).
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that
source selection displays now show a preset source
Source
VTR 1 VTR 1 VTR 1 VTR 1
Video Clear Clear
Status
Preset
1 2
Press Level keys for levels to be switched
VTR 1
Video Clear
SAT
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
VTR 1 SAT
Status
Preset
Clear T/C
3
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
VTR 1
Video Clear
SAT 2
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
VTR 1 SAT 2
Status
Preset
Clear T/C
4
Press INDEX SELECT key
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Source
VTR 1 SAT 2 VTR 1 SAT 2
Video Clear Clear T/C
Status
Preset
Source displays show sources connected on each level
Note that source connected to video and A2 levels did not change
5
TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-5. Breakaway Switching: RCP-ABA1ESBp Control Panels
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Bkspc
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
Destination
VTR 1 VTR 1
Source
VTR 1 VTR 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
D
B
1 2
Press Level keys for levels to be switched
Bkspc
Destination
VTR 1
Select
Dest
Lock
SAT
Video
Clear
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
VTR 1 SAT
Status
Preset
D
3
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
Bkspc
Destination
VTR 1
Select
Dest
Lock
SAT 2
Video
Clear
Source
VTR 1 SAT 2
Status
Preset
D
B
4
Press INDEX S ELECT key
Bkspc
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Destination
Source
VTR 1 SAT 2 VTR 1 SAT 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
D
B
Source displays show sources connected on each level
5
TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-6. Breakaway Switching: RCP-ABA1EXYp Control Panels
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DESTINATION
VTR 1
Enable Lock
DESTINATION
VTR 1
Enable Lock
DESTINATION
VTR 1
Enable Lock
VTR 1
1 2
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
Press Level keys for levels to be switched
Group
1
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
A1 Clear
Group
2
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
VTR 1
VTR 1
–––––
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
3
Group
4
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
SAT
VTR 1
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
A1 Clear
Group
2
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
SAT
–––––
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
SAT 2
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
A1 Clear
Group
2
VTR 1
SAT 2
–––––
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
3
Group
4
3
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
VTR CAM
SAT
DDR Studio Maint ESS 1 2 3
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC
CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
4 5 6
8 9
Take
Clear
All
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D 0 Bkspc
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
4
Press INDEX SELECT key
VTR CAM
SAT
DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
2 3
4 5 6
8 9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Source displays show sources connected on each level
DESTINATION
VTR 1 SAT 2
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
5
TAKE key confirms selection
VTR CAM
SAT
DDR Studio Maint ESS
1 2
Enable Lock
VTR 1
SAT 2
–––––
A1 Clear
Group
2
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
3
Group
4
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC
CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
4 5
8
3
6
9
0
Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Figure 4-7. Breakaway Switching: RCP-ABA2ESBp and RCP-ABA2EXYp Control Panels
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Category + Index Operation
All RCP-ABAe panels support category + index operations. An RCP-ABAe control panel operating in Logical Control mode typically uses category + index as the primary method to select sources and destinations. With category indexing, both a category (e.g., VTR, CAM, MIC, etc.) and an index (e.g., 21, 2,
36, etc.) are needed to identify a device.
• Press a key once to select the name (e.g., category or favorite device).
• Press the next key to select the index character. Indexes continue to build until the TAKE or CLEAR keys are pressed.
Category + index selection is a two-step, multikey operation that allows access to an unlimited number of sources and destinations. See
through
for illustrations of this operation.
BETA 7
Video Clear
SAT
Source
SAT
Clear
SAT
T/C
Status
Preset
Selects category (SAT) and displays index prompt ( _ )
1
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
BETA 7
Video Clear
SAT 2
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
SAT 2 SAT 2
Status
Preset
Clear T/C
Selects index character (2) and displays index prompt ( _ )
2
Press 1st character of index
BETA 7
Video Clear
SAT 24
Source
SAT 24
Clear
SAT 24
Status
Preset
T/C
Selects index (24)
3
Press 2nd character of index
(Omit this step if index has only 1 character)
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Source
BETA 7 SAT 24 SAT 24 SAT 24
Video Clear Clear T/C
Status
Preset
SAT 24 becomes selected source
4
TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-8. Category + Index Operation: RCP-ABA1ESBp Control Panels
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Bkspc
Destination 1
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
SAT
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 3
VTR 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 4
CAM 2
Status
Preset
Select
Dest
Lock
Selects category (SAT) and displays index prompt ( _ )
1
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
Bkspc
Destination 1
BETA 7
Destination 2
SAT 2
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 2
CAM 2
Status
Preset
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Selects index character (2) and displays index prompt ( _ )
2
Press 1st character of index
Bkspc
Destination 1
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
SAT 24
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 2 CAM 2
Status
Preset
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Bkspc
Selects index (24)
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current router status
Destination 1
BETA 7
Destination 2
SAT 24
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 2 CAM 2
Status
Preset
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
3
Press 2nd character of index
(Omit this step if index has only 1 character)
SAT 24 becomes selected source
4
TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-9. Category + Index Operation: RCP-ABA1EMBp Control Panels
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Bkspc
Bkspc
Bkspc
Bkspc
Destination 1 Destination 2
BETA 7 SAT
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 3
SAT
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 4
SAT
Select
Dest
Lock
Status
Preset
Selects category (SAT) and displays index prompt ( _ )
1
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
Destination 1 Destination 2
BETA 7 SAT 2
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Destination 3
SAT 2
Destination 4
SAT 2
Status
Preset
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Selects index character (2) and displays index prompt ( _ )
2
Press 1st character of index
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Destination 1 Destination 2
BETA 7 SAT 24
Destination 3
SAT 24
Destination 4
SAT 24
Status
Preset
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Selects index (24)
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current router status
Destination 1 Destination 2
BETA 7 SAT 24
Destination 3
SAT 24
Destination 4
SAT 24
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Status
Preset
3 Press 2nd character of index
(Omit this step if index has only 1 character)
SAT 24 becomes selected source
4
TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-10. Category + Index Operation: RCP-ABA1EXYp Control Panels
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DESTINATION
BETA 7
Enable Lock
DESTINATION
BETA 7
Enable Lock
DESTINATION
BETA 7
Enable Lock
1
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
SAT
SAT
SAT
–––––
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
A1 Clear
Group
2
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM
SAT
DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC
CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7 1
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
2
Press 1st character of index
SAT 2
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
SAT 2
SAT 2
–––––
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM
SAT
DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A
B
C D
1
4
7 1
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
3 Press 2nd character of index
(Omit this step if index has only 1 character)
SAT 24
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
VTR CAM
SAT
DDR Studio Maint ESS
1
2 3
SAT 24
SAT 24
–––––
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
4
7 1
5
8
6
9
0
Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Source displays show sources connected on each level
DESTINATION
BETA 7 SAT 24
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
4
TAKE key confirms selection
VTR CAM
SAT
DDR Studio Maint ESS
1 2
3
Enable Lock
SAT 24
SAT 24
–––––
A1
Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR
AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
4
7 1
5
8
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Figure 4-11. Category + Index Operation: RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp, and
RCP-ABA2EXYp Control Panels
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Chop Operation
All RCP-ABAe panels support chop operations. In chop operation mode, you can alternately switch the controlled destination (on all applicable levels) between two sources, in a repetitive manner. This operation is particularly useful in applications such as signal timing and camera matching.
A “chopping” destination that is locked may not be switched or altered by other users. The destination must be unlocked to allow takes or changes to the “chop” state. (See
for more information about locking and unlocking destinations.)
Figure 4-12. Chop Operation: RCP-ABA1ESBp Control Panels
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Figure 4-13. Chop Operation: RCP-ABA1EMBp Control Panels
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Figure 4-14. Chop Operation: RCP-ABA1EXYp Control Panels
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Figure 4-15. Chop Operation: RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp, and RCP-ABA2EXYp Control
Panels
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Favorite Key Operation
All RCP-ABAe panels support favorite key operations. The use of favorite keys allow easy access to frequently used sources or destinations. The source or destination (e.g., CAM 1 or VTR 2) is programmed to appear on a specific button. Press this button to select the entire source or destination name. (Refer to your RouterMapper configuration utility manual for more information on how to assign sources and destinations to selected keys.)
Favorite key operation provides rapid access to these frequently used sources and destinations, but is limited on the 1RU panel style because only 16 selection keys are available. This operation is most useful on the RCP-ABA2EXBp model.
BETA 7
Video Clear
VTR 2
Source
VTR 2
Clear
VTR 2
T/C
Status
Preset
Selects source and presets it into all three selection windows
1
Press desired favorite source key
BETA 7
Video Clear
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
VTR 2 VTR 2 VTR 2
Status
Preset
Clear T/C
Pressing TAKE key selects
VTR 2 into all three levels
2
Figure 4-16. Favorite Key Operation: RCP-ABA1ESBp Control Panels
TAKE key confirms selection
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Bkspc
Destination 1
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
SAT 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 2 CAM 2
Status
Preset
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Selects source and presets it into selection window
1
Press desired favorite source key
Bkspc
Destination 1
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
SAT 2
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 2 CAM 2
Status
Preset
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Pressing TAKE key selects SAT 2
2
TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-17. Favorite Key Operation: RCP-ABA1EMBp Control Panels
Bkspc
Destination
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
VTR 2
Video Clear
Source
VTR 2 VTR 2
Status
Preset
B
Selects source and presets it
into all three selection windows
1
Press desired favorite source key
Bkspc
Destination
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
VTR 2
Source
VTR 2 VTR 2
Status
Preset
B
Video Clear
Pressing TAKE key selects VTR 2 into all three levels
2
TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-18. Favorite Key Operation: RCP-ABA1EXYp Control Panels
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Selects source and presets it into all selection windows
SOURCES DESTINATION
BETA 7 VTR 2
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Enable Lock
VTR 2
VTR 2
VTR 2
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
1
Press desired favorite source key
VTR
CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC
CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR
AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2
5
3
6
7 1 8 9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Pressing TAKE key selects VTR 2 into all levels
DESTINATION
BETA 7 VTR 2
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
Enable Lock
VTR 2
VTR 2
VTR 2
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
2
TAKE key confirms selection
VTR
CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7 1
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Figure 4-19. Favorite Key Operation: RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp, and RCP-ABA2EXYp
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Groups
RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA1EXYp, and
RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels support group operations. RCP-ABA1EMBp and RCP-ABA2EMBp control panels do not support group operations.
Groups can be assigned in logical associations and can be programmed into panel keys for display. Refer to your RouterMapper configuration utility manual for more detailed information on how to perform this function.
Level Select Key Operation
RCP-ABA1ESBp and RCP-ABA2ESBp control panels support level select key operation. RCP-ABA1EMBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp, RCP-ABA1EXYp, and
RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels do not support level select key operation.
RCP-ABA1ESBp and RCP-ABA2ESBp control panels provide four source selection windows. Each window corresponds to a level or group of associated levels. Refer to your RouterMapper configuration utility manual for information on how to set which levels are assigned to each of the windows.
The Level Select keys allow you to specify the levels on which to select sources. If a level key is lit, then that level is selected and source selection will appear in that level.
provides an illustration of the Level
Select key operation.
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PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
Source
BETA 7
Video Clear Clear T/C
Status
Preset
1 2
Press LEVEL keys for levels to be switched
BETA 7
Video Clear Clear
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
Status
Preset
T/C
3
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
BETA 7
Video Clear Clear
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
Status
Preset
T/C
4
Press INDEX SELECT key
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current router status
Source
BETA 7
Video Clear Clear
T/C
Status
Preset
Source displays show sources connected on each level
5
TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-20. Level Select Key Operation: RCP-ABA1ESBp Control Panels
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DESTINATION
VTR 1
Enable Lock
DESTINATION
VTR 1
Enable Lock
DESTINATION
VTR 1
Enable Lock
BETA 7
1 2
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Press Level keys for levels to be switched
Group
1
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
A1
Clear
Group
2
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC
CG
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
3
Group
4
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
3
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
BETA 7
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
SAT
A1
Clear
Group
2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
SAT
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
VTR CAM
SAT
DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
1
4
2
5
3
6
8 9
Take
Clear
All
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D 0 Bkspc
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
BETA 7
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
SAT 2
A1
Clear
Group
2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
SAT 2
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
4
Press INDEX SELECT key
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC
CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A
B
C D
1
2
4 5
3
6
8 9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Source displays show sources connected on each level
DESTINATION
VTR 1 BETA 7
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
A1
Clear
Group
2
Enable Lock
SAT 2
VTR 2
SAT 2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM
SAT
DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX
5
TAKE key confirms selection
RX EDIT Uplink QC
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C
CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
D
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Figure 4-21. Level Select Key Operation: RCP-ABA2ESBp Control Panels
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Locking, Unlocking, or Overriding a Lock
All RCP-ABAe panels support locking, unlocking, and overriding locks operations. A destination may be locked to prevent accidental changes. If a destination is locked, sources cannot be selected from any control panel in the system (destination status is stored in the router frame, not in the control panel).
Destination Locking
To lock the currently selected destination, press the LOCK key. The key will be illuminated whenever the LOCK is active. Changes cannot be made to the status of this destination by anyone until the lock is removed.
Enable
VTR 1
Video Clear
VTR 1
Source
VTR 1
Clear Clear
VTR 1
T/C Clear
Status
Preset
1
Figure 4-22. Locking a Destination: RCP-ABA1ESBpp Control Panels
Destination 1
VTR 1
Destination 2
VTR 1
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 1 VTR 1
Status
Preset
Bkspc
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Figure 4-23. Locking a Destination: RCP-ABA1EMBp Control Panels
Destination
VTR 1 VTR 1
Source
VTR 1 VTR 1
Status
Preset
Video Clear Clear
D
1
Figure 4-24. Locking a Destination: RCP-ABA1EXYp Control Panels
DESTINATION
VTR 1
Enable Lock
BETA 7
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
SAT 2
VTR 2
SAT 2
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2
5
3
6
7 1 8 9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Figure 4-25. Locking a Destination: RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp, and RCP-ABA2EXYp
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Destination Unlocking
If the destination was locked from this control panel, simply press the LOCK key again to unlock the destination. The light will turn off and the destination will become available to everyone in the system.
Overriding a Lock Set by Another Panel
If a destination was locked elsewhere in the system (i.e., on another control panel), it cannot be unlocked using the procedures described in
. To override a lock set on another control panel, press and hold the LOCK key until the light stops blinking (approximately 5 seconds). The lock will be removed when the light turns off. Release the key.
Sources can now be selected for this destination.
Paging
RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA1EXYp, and
RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels support paging operations. RCP-ABA1EMBp and RCP-ABA2EMBp control panels do not support paging operations.
Paging can be programmed into two or more keys to allow “pages” of the sources on all levels to be displayed one at a time. The page keys are necessary because only a limited number of sources connected to a particular destination can be displayed at a time. Therefore, those sources on the other levels are not displayed unless they can be viewed using the page keys. Refer to your
RouterMapper configuration utility manual for more detailed information on how to perform this function.
Preset/Take Operation
All RCP-ABAe panels support preset/take operations. An RCP-ABAe control panel is generally configured to operate in Preset/Take mode. In this mode, a source is selected by first being “preset” (displayed but not yet selected), and it remains “preset” until you either press the TAKE key to execute the switch or press the CLEAR ALL key to abort the switch.
The control panel includes a pair of LED indicators which display either
STATUS or PRESET. If the STATUS LED is lit, then the displays are showing the current router status. Pressing TAKE at this point would have no effect on signal routing. If the PRESET LED is lit, then the displays are showing a
PRESET or “ready to be executed” source selection. Pressing TAKE at this point will execute all preset sources.
When performing a breakaway source selection, it is possible to preset different sources on different levels before pressing the TAKE key, allowing a split switch (e.g., CAM 1 on Video, VTR 2 on Audio 1 and VTR 4 on Audio 2) to be simultaneously executed on all levels using a single TAKE operation.
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OPERATOR PRESSES
CLEAR ALL KEY
STATUS MODE
Previously selected source
BETA 7 CAM 2 PGM A2 PGM A1
Source displays show sources currently connected on each level
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that displays show new state of router
OPERATOR SELECTS
NEW SOURCES
PRESET MODE
BETA 7 SAT 2 SAT 2 SAT 2
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
Source displays show sources about to be selected to current destination
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
OPERATOR PRESSES
TAKE KEY
STATUS MODE
Newly selected source
BETA 7 SAT 2 SAT 2 SAT 2
Source displays show sources currently connected on each level
4 that displays show new state of router
Figure 4-26. Preset/Take Operation: RCP-ABA1ESBp Control Panels
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CLEAR ALL KEY
STATUS MODE
Previously selected source
Destination 1
BETA 7
Bkspc
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 2 CAM 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Source displays show sources currently connected on each level
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that displays show current state of router
PRESET MODE
Bkspc
Destination 1
BETA 7
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
SAT 2
Select
Dest
Lock
OPERATOR SELECTS
NEW SOURCES
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 2 CAM 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Source displays show sources about to be selected to current destination
4 source selection operation
OPERATOR PRESSES
TAKE KEY
STATUS MODE
Newly selected source
Destination 1
BETA 7
Bkspc
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 2
SAT 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Destination 3 Destination 4
VTR 2 CAM 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Select
Dest
Lock
Source displays show sources currently connected on each level
STATUS indicator lights to indicate router
4 that displays show current state of
Figure 4-27. Preset/Take Operation: RCP-ABA1EMBp Control Panels
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OPERATOR PRESSES
CLEAR ALL KEY
STATUS MODE
Previously selected source
Destination
BETA 7 CAM 2
Lock Video Clear Clear
PGM A2 PGM A1
Source displays show sources currently connected on each level
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that displays show current state of router
PRESET MODE
Lock
Destination
BETA 7
Video Clear
SAT 2
Clear
OPERATOR SELECTS
NEW SOURCES
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
SAT 2 SAT 2
Source displays show sources about to be selected to current destination
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
OPERATOR PRESSES
TAKE KEY
STATUS MODE
Newly selected source
Destination
BETA 7
Lock Video Clear
SAT 2
Clear
SAT 2 SAT 2
Source displays show sources currently connected on each level
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that displays show current state of router
Figure 4-28. Preset/Take Operation: RCP-ABA1EXYp Control Panels
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STATUS MODE –
Previously selected source
DESTINATION
BETA 7 CAM 2
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
PGM A2
A1 Clear
Enable Lock
PGM A1
–––––
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR
CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7 1
OPERATOR PRESSES
CLEAR ALL KEY
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Source displays show sources currently connected on each level
PRESET MODE
DESTINATION
BETA 7
Enable Lock
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that displays show current state of router
OPERATOR SELECTS NEW SOURCES
SAT 2
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS 1 2 3
SAT 2
A1
Clear
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
4 5 6
Take
SAT 2
–––––
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
7 1 8 9
0 Bkspc
Clear
All
Source displays show sources about to be selected to current destination
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
STATUS MODE — Newly selected source
DESTINATION
BETA 7 SAT 2
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
SAT 2
A1 Clear
Enable Lock
SAT 2
–––––
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink
QC
CG
Trunk ATR
TEST MIC MON MGR
AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7 1
OPERATOR PRESSES
TAKE KEY
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Source displays show sources currently connected on each level
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that displays show new state of router
Figure 4-29. Preset/Take Operation: RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA2EMBp, and RCP-ABA2EXYp
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Selecting Destinations
RCP-ABA1EXYp and RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels support Select
Destination mode. RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA1EMBp, and RCP-ABA2EMBp control panels do not support Select Destination mode.
The currently selected destination is displayed in the control panel’s top left display. Sources currently connected to that destination will be displayed in the remaining displays. Note that only three or four of the possible eight switching levels can be viewed in the four source selection screens.
To change the currently selected destination, the panel must first be placed in select destination mode. This can be accomplished by pressing the SELECT
DEST key located below the knob or by pressing the knob itself. In either case the panel will enter Select Destination mode. When in Select Destination mode the SELECT DEST key will be lit.
Current
Destination
Source connected to currently selected destination
Scroll knob
— Press to invoke/terminate
Select Destination mode
— Rotate to scroll through
destinations
DESTINATION
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
VTR 1
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 1
VTR 1
A1 Clear
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
HOUSE TC
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
SELECT DEST key
— Press to invoke/terminate Select Destination mode
— When lit, indicates that panel is in Select Destination mode
Figure 4-30. Selecting Destinations on RCP-ABA2EXYp
Once the panel is in Select Destination mode, use one of the following choices to select a destination:
•
Keys (as shown in Figure 4-31 on page 67
)
• Scroll knob (as shown in
• Both keys and scroll knob (as shown in
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DESTINATION
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
VTR 1
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 1
VTR 1
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
HOUSE TC
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
Bkspc
1
Press rotary knob or “SELECT DEST” key to enter Select Destination mode
Take
Clear
All
OR
DESTINATION
TRUNK
__ __
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
__ __
A1 Clear
__ __
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
__ __
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
SELECT DEST key illuminated
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS 1
4
2
5
3
6
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk
ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX 7 8 9
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D 0 Bkspc
2
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
Take
Clear
All
DESTINATION SOURCES
Status
Preset
ABA2
Levels
Pg 1
Levels
Pg 2
3
Press INDEX SELECT key
DESTINATION
TRUNK 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
VTR 3
VTR 3
VTR 3
VTR 3
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
A1 Clear
Group
2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
Figure 4-31. Selecting Destination Using Keys
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
1
4
2
5
3
6
Trunk
ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
7 8 9
0 Bkspc
4
TAKE key confirms selection
Take
Clear
All
XYp
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DESTINATION
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
Or
VTR 1
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
VTR 1
VTR 1
A1 Clear
Group
2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
HOUSE TC
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT
Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
1
Press rotary knob or “SELECT DEST” key to enter Select Destination mode
Take
Clear
All
Destination display shows currently scrolled destination
Source displays show currently selected sources on scrolled destination
DESTINATION
TRUNK 1 VTR 3
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS 1 2 3
VTR 3
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
4 5 6
Take
A1 Clear
Group
2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX 7 9
Clear
All
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
VTR 3
VTR 3
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C 0 Bkspc
2
Rotate knob to show desired destination
DESTINATION
TRUNK 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
VTR 3
VTR 3
VTR 3
VTR 3
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
A1 Clear
Group
2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2
5
3
6
7 9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
3
Press rotary knob again to complete destination selection and return to Source Selection mode
Figure 4-32. Selecting Destination Using Scroll Knob
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DESTINATION
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
OR
VTR 1
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 1
A1 Clear
Group
1
Group
2
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT
Uplink
QC CG
1
4
2
5
3
6
VTR 1
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX 7
HOUSE TC
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
Press rotary knob or “SELECT DEST” key to enter Select Destination mode
0
9
Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
DESTINATION SOURCES
Status
Preset
SELECT DEST key illuminated
2
Press CATEGORY SELECT key
Destination display shows currently scrolled destination
Source displays show currently selected sources on scrolled destination
DESTINATION
TRUNK 1
SOURCES
VTR 3
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS 1 2 3
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
VTR 3
VTR 3
A1 Clear
Group
2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
VTR 3
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
Black Bars VTR 12 A
3
Rotate knob to show desired destination
B C D
4
7
5 6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
DESTINATION
TRUNK 1 VTR 3
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS 1 2 3
VTR 3
VTR 3
A1 Clear
Group
2
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG 4 5 6 Take
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX 7 9
Clear
All
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
VTR 3
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D 0 Bkspc
4
Press rotary knob again to complete destination selection and return to Source Selection mode
Figure 4-33. Selecting Destination Using Keys and Scroll Knob
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Selecting Sources
RCP-ABA1EXYp and RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels support Select Source mode. RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA1EMBp, and
RCP-ABA2EMBp control panels do not support Select Source mode.
The sources connected to the current destination are displayed in the second group of displays. The level keys indicate those levels which are currently enabled (the key will be illuminated if the level is enabled). When a source is selected, it will be switched on all enabled levels. Sources may be switched in either Audio Follow Video (AFV) or Breakaway mode. (See
Video (AFV) Operation” on page 39
for more information.)
Displays show source Presets and
Status on 4 independent levels
Selection keys are used to specify source names
DESTINATION
SAT 1
Change
Dest
Lock
Dest
VTR 1
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 1
VTR 1
VTR 1
A1
Clear
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MGR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2
5
3
6
8 9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Level Select keys are used to choose
Levels on which sources will be selected
(illuminated Levels are enabled)
Figure 4-34. Selecting Sources on RCP-ABA2EXYp
Take / Clear keys
TAKE executes selection
CLEAR aborts selection
Whether you are selecting sources in AFV mode (all levels follow) or
Breakaway mode, use one of the following choices to select a source:
•
Keys (as shown in Figure 4-35 on page 71
)
• Scroll knob (as shown in
• Both keys and scroll knob (as shown in
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DESTINATION
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
A1
Clear
Group
2
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
3
HOUSE TC
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
For AFV switch all
Levels keys are Illuminated
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
SOURCES DESTINATION
SAT 1
TRUNK
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
Group
1
TRUNK
TRUNK
A1
Clear
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
2
Group
3
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
TRUNK
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
1
4
2
5
3
6
Trunk
ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
B C D Black Bars VTR 12 A
1
Press source’s category
7 8
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
B C D Black Bars VTR 12 A
2
Enter index number
1
4
2
5
3
6
7 8
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
DESTINATION SOURCES
Status
Preset
Source displays show newly connected source
Figure 4-35. Selecting Sources Using Keys
3
TAKE key confirms selection
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DESTINATION
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
VTR 1
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 1
VTR 1
A1
Clear
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
HOUSE TC
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT
Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2
5
3
6
7 8 9
0
Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
For AFV switch all Levels keys are Illuminated
Sources scroll through source selection displays
DESTINATION
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
TRUNK 1
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
TRUNK 1
A1
Clear
TRUNK 1
TRUNK 1
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT
Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
1
Rotate knob to show desired source
DESTINATION
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
TRUNK 2
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
TRUNK 2
TRUNK 2
TRUNK 2
A1
Clear
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now the current status of the router
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
2 3
7
5
8
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
XYp
Alphanumeric
BreakAway
Source displays show newly connected source
Figure 4-36. Selecting Sources Using Scroll Knob
2
Press the TAKE key
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DESTINATION SOURCES
Status
Preset
For AFV switch all Levels keys are Illuminated
Sources scroll through source selection displays
DESTINATION
SAT 1 TRUNK 1
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
TRUNK 1
TRUNK 1
A1
Clear
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
1
Press the CATEGORY SELECT key
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that source selection displays now show a preset source
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Take
Clear
All
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
TRUNK 1
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
4
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D 0 Bkspc
2
Rotate knob to show desired source
DESTINATION
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
TRUNK 2
SOURCES
Video
Clear
Status
Preset
TRUNK 2
TRUNK 2
A1
Clear
A2
Clear
Levels
Pg 1
TRUNK 2
T/C
Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT
Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0 Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
XYp
Alphanumeric
BreakAway
Source displays show newly connected source 3 TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-37. Selecting Sources Using Keys and Scroll Knob
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Scrolling
Note
Some control panels do not come equipped with a scroll knob.
Scrolling is performed using the scroll knob on the front of the panel. By turning the scroll knob, different sources or destinations are shown in the display windows. All available sources or destinations will be displayed in turn. When the appropriate source or destination is being displayed, the TAKE key can be pushed to select the displayed source, or the scroll knob can be pushed like a button to toggle between Source Select and Destination Select modes and select the source or destination.
Current
Destination
Source connected to currently selected Destination
DESTINATION
SAT 1 VIDEO
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
Scroll knob
— Press to toggle Select
Destination mode
or Select Source(s) mode
— Rotate to scroll through
Destinations or Sources
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
AUDIO Lt
AUDIO Rt
HOUSE TC
Rotate knob to show desired Source
Figure 4-38. Scrolling on the RCP-ABA2EXYp
A1
A2
T/C
Clear
Clear
Clear
Page
1
Page
2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT Uplink QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
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Operating a Panel in Physical Control Mode
Your control panel has been assigned basic default DIP switch settings at the manufacturing facility. You may reconfigure the control panel for your specific
settings. Refer to Chapter 3 for additional, more specific configuration
information.
For applications where the use of names (categories and indexes) or logical source and destination mappings is not required, it is possible to configure the
RCP-ABAe panel to operate in Physical Control mode. In Physical Control mode, the panel will operate using the physical input and output numbers instead of logical names (categories and indexes).
Operation of the panel in Physical Control mode is almost identical to the operation in Logical Control mode, with the following exception: In Physical
Control mode, the sources are selected by pressing the physical input number instead of the category name and index.
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Audio Follow Video (AFV) Operation
All RCP-ABAe panels support Audio Follow Video (AFV) operation. All
RCP-ABAe panels support Audio Follow Video (AFV) operation. In AFV operation mode, the same source is selected on all levels. In breakaway mode, different sources can be selected on different levels.
Selecting a source when all levels are enabled (when every level key is lit) will change all levels for that source simultaneously (AFV switching).
illustrates AFV selection in Physical Control mode.
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that
TAKE has not yet occurred
IN 1
Video Clear
IN 1
Clear
Source
IN 1 IN 1
T/C
Status
Preset
1
Press 1st digit of input number
IN 18
Video Clear
IN 18
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
IN 18 IN 18
Status
Preset
Clear T/C
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Source
IN 18 IN 18 IN 18 IN 18
Video Clear Clear T/C
Status
Preset
2
Press 2nd digit of input number
Source displays show sources currently connected
Figure 4-39. Selecting AFV Sources in Physical Control Mode
3
TAKE key confirms selection
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Breakaway Switching
RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA1EXYp, and
RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels support breakaway witching operation.
RCP-ABA1EMBp and RCP-ABA2EMBp control panels do not support breakaway switching operation.In breakaway switching operation mode, a source may be changed on selected levels without affecting the sources already connected on other levels (breakaway switching).
illustrates breakaway switching operation in Physical Control mode.
PRESET indicator lights to indicate that
TAKE has not yet occurred
Source
IN 2 IN 2
Video Clear Clear
T/C
Status
Preset
1 2
Press Level keys for levels to be switched
IN 2
Video Clear
IN 5
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation
Source
Status
IN 2
IN 5
Preset
Clear
T/C
3
Press input number
STATUS indicator lights to indicate that this is now current status of router
Source
IN 18 IN 5 IN 18 IN 5
Video Clear Clear
T/C
Status
Preset
Source displays show sources currently connected
4
TAKE key confirms selection
Figure 4-40. Selecting Breakaway Sources in Physical Control Mode
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Selecting Destinations
RCP-ABA1EXYp and RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels support Select
Destination mode. RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA1EMBp, and RCP-ABA2EMBp control panels do not support Select Destination mode.
Figure 4-41 on page 78 illustrates destination selection in Physical Control
mode.
DESTINATION
SAT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
OR
VTR 1
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
VTR 1
VTR 1
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
HOUSE TC
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT
Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
0
Bkspc
1
Press rotary knob OR “SELECT DEST” key to enter Select Destination mode
Take
Clear
All
Destination display shows currently scrolled destination
DESTINATION
OUT 1
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
IN 1
IN 1
IN 1
IN 1
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT
Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C
2
Rotate knob to show desired destination
OR
1 2
4 5
3
6
7 9
0
Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Press input number(s)
DESTINATION
OUT 2
Select
Dest
Lock
Dest
IN 8
SOURCES
Video Clear
Status
Preset
IN 8
IN 8
IN 8
A1 Clear
A2 Clear
Levels
Pg 1
T/C Clear
Levels
Pg 2
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
VTR CAM SAT DDR Studio Maint ESS
NET TX RX EDIT
Uplink
QC CG
Trunk ATR TEST MIC MON MCR AUX
Black Bars VTR 12 A B C D
3
Press rotary knob again to complete destination
selection and return to Source Selection mode
OR
Figure 4-41. Selecting Destinations in Physical Control Mode
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 9
0
Bkspc
Take
Clear
All
Press TAKE key
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Selecting Sources
RCP-ABA1EXYp and RCP-ABA2EXYp control panels support Select Source mode. RCP-ABA1ESBp, RCP-ABA2ESBp, RCP-ABA1EMBp, and
RCP-ABA2EMBp control panels do not support Select Source mode.
illustrates selecting sources in Physical Control mode.
Bkspc
Destination
IN 8
Select
Dest
Lock
IN 3
Video Clear
Source
IN 3 IN 3
Status
Preset
1
Press Destination Enable key to select that destination
TAKE key blinks to indicate a pending source selection operation PRESET indicator lights to indicate that TAKE has not yet occurred
Destination
IN 8 IN 2
Source
IN 3 IN 3
Status
Preset
Bkspc
Select
Dest
Lock Video Clear
2
Press Input number
STATUS indicator lights to indicate current status of router
Destination
IN 8 IN 2
Source
IN 3 IN 3
Bkspc
Select
Dest
Lock Video Clear
Status
Preset
Figure 4-42. Selecting Sources in Physical Control Mode
3
TAKE key confirms selection
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Chapter 5
Specifications
Overview
All specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
This chapter contains following specification tables:
•
“RCP-ABAe Electrical Specifications” on page 82
•
“RCP-ABAe Mechanical Specifications” on page 82
•
“Input/Output Signal Specifications” on page 82
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Chapter 5: Specifications
Item
Input
Power supply
Total power
Performance temperature
Operating temperature
Item
Size
1RU
2RU
Weight (fully loaded)
1RU
2RU
Indicators
Specification
Internal AC power supply module
Universal input
47-440 Hz, 70 W
85-265 VAC
47-63 Hz, 130 W
100 – 240 VAC
70 W
41° – 104°F (5° – 40°C)
32° – 122° F (0° – 50°C)
Specification
19 in.×5.25 in.×1.75 in.
(48.3 cm×13.3 cm×44 cm)
19 in.×5.25 in.×3.5 in.
(48.3 cm×13.3 cm×88 cm)
5 lb (2.3 kg)
7 lb (3.2 kg)
Power/alarm LED
Data LED
Item
RS-232/RS-422 serial communication
X-Y (coaxial communication)
Specification
DB-9 pin connector
75 Ω BNC
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Appendix A
Safety Precautions, Certifications, and
Compliances
Overview
Carefully observe the safety alert symbols below for dangers, warnings, and cautions. They alert installers and operators of possible dangers or important information contained in this manual.
Keep in mind, though, that warnings alone do not eliminate hazards, nor are they a substitute for safe operating techniques and proper accident prevention measures.
Any user-serviceable components (such as fuses or batteries) are only replaceable by those components listed in the manual.
IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
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Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual
WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property.
Safety Terms and Symbols on the Product
DANGER: High voltage and indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one reads the marking.
WARNING: Indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible as one reads the marking.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazard to property, including the product, or to pay attention and refer to the manual.
Protective ground (earth) terminal.
Fuse. Replace with same type and rating of fuse.
Zur Vermeidung von Feuer verwenden Sie nur Sicherungen mit der für dieses Produkt geforderten Typ und Stromstärke.
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components in the product. To prevent ESD, observe these precautions when directed to do so:
1. Use a Ground Strap. Wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap to discharge the static voltage from your body while installing or removing sensitive components.
2. Use a Safe Work Area. Do not use any devices capable of generating or holding a static charge in the work area where you install or remove sensitive components. Avoid handling sensitive components in areas that have a floor or benchtop surface capable of generating a static charge.
3. Handle Components Carefully. Do not slide sensitive components over any surface. Do not touch exposed connector pins. Handle sensitive components as little as possible.
4. Transport and Store Carefully. Transport and store sensitive components in a static-protected bag or container.
Injury Precautions
WARNING
Potentially lethal voltages are present within the frame during normal operation. The AC power cord must be disconnected from the frame before the top panel is removed. (In frames with multiple power supplies, remove
ALL power cords.) Power should not be applied to the frame while the top is open unless properly trained personnel are servicing the unit.
Pull out the plug from the main socket before the removal of a cover.
Przod zdjeciem pokrywy wyciagnac wtyczke z gniazda sieciowego.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN.
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
MOUNT IN RACK ONLY
INSTALLER SUR SUPPORT DE MONTAGE SEULEMENT.
Use proper power cord
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this product.
Ground the product
This is a Safety Class 1 product and is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the product’s input or output terminals, ensure the product is properly grounded.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
VARNING: APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG
NÄR DEN ANSLUTS TILL ETT NÄTVERK.
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Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
To avoid injury, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic objects. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Product Damage Precautions
CAUTION:
Disconnect power from the frame before removing or installing input/ output modules. Removing or installing modules with power applied could cause serious damage to system components.
Use Proper Power Source
Do not operate this product from a power source that supplies more than the specified voltage.
Use Proper Voltage Settings
Before applying power, ensure that the line selector is in the proper position for the power source being used.
Provide Proper Ventilation
To prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.
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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures
If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: This unit can have more than one power supply cord. To de-energize the internal circuitry, you have to disconnect all power cords.
ADVARSEL: Utstyret kan ha mere ennn en tilførselsledning. For å gjore interne deler spennigsløse må alle tilførselsledningene trekkes ut.
VARNING: Denna apparat har mer än en nätanslutning. Samtliga nätkablar måste bortkopplas för att göra de interna kretsarna spänningsfria.
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CAUTION
FUSE: REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE.
CAUTION: REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE.
ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME
TYPE.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING
FUSE.
ATTENTION: DÉBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE
FUSIBLE.
ACHTUNG: VOR AUSWECHSELN DER SICHERUNG IST DAS
GERÄT VOM NETZ ZU TRENNEN.
Disconnect power from the frame before removing or installing input/ output modules. Removing or installing modules with power applied could cause serious damage to system components.
Use Proper Power Source
Do not operate this product from a power source that supplies more than the specified voltage.
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Appendix A: Safety Precautions, Certifications, and Compliances
EMC and Safety Standards
This product has been tested and found to comply with the following
IEC, FCC, UL, ICES, and CSA standards, per the provision of the
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 as amended by 92/31EEC of 28 April 1992 and 93/68/EEC, Article 5 of 22
July 1993, and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February
1973.
EMC Standards
Table A-1. EMC Standards
EMC Standard
EN55014
EN55022
EN55103-1
EN55103-2
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN61000-4-2
EN61000-4-3
EN61000-4-4
EN61000-4-5
EN61000-4-6
EN61000-4-11
Description
Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of Electric
Motor-Operated and Thermal Appliances for Household and Similar Purposes,
Electric Tools, and Similar Electric Apparatus
Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of
Information Technology Equipment-Class A
Electromagnetic Compatibility — Product Family Standard for Audio, Video,
Audio-Visual, and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use —
Part 1: Emission, Environment E4
Electromagnetic Compatibility — Product Family Standard for Audio, Video,
Audio-Visual, and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use —
Part 2: Immunity, Environment E4
Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions (Equipment Input Current Less Than or Equal to 16 A Per Phase)
Limitations of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low Voltage Supply Systems for
Equipment with Rated Current Less Than 16 A
Electrostatic Discharge Requirements “ESD” 2 kV CD, 4 kV AD
Radiated Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test 1 V/m {1 kHz 80%
AM, 80-1000 MHz}
Electrical Fast Transient Requirements “Burst,” 0.5 kV Sig. & Ctrl. Lines 0.5 kV a.c.
& d.c. Power Line, 0.5 kV Functional Earth
Surge Immunity Test 0.5 kV a.c. Power Line
Immunity to Conducted Disturbances Induced by Radio Frequency Fields 1 V rms
0.15-80 MHz Sig. & Ctrl. Lines, 3 V rms 0.15-80 MHz d.c. Power Line, 1 V rms
0.15-80 MHz a.c. Power Line, 1 V rms 0.15-80 MHz Functional Earth
Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions, and Voltage Variations- Immunity Tests
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These devices are for professional use only and comply with Part 15 of
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. These devices may cause interference to radio and TV receivers in residential areas.
2. These devices will accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leitch
Technology,™ the party responsible for compliance to the FCC Part 15
Rule, could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment legally in the United States.
These devices do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference standard entitled
“Digital apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Additional EMC Information
This device is for professional use in a controlled EMC environment, such as purpose-built broadcast studios.
EMC regulations require that the radiation emitted from this unit does not exceed certain limits. These limits are only met when the front panel is closed and the two thumb screws are secured.
Compliance to the EMC regulations is also dependent on the use of suitably shielded (screened) cables. Coax cables should be of the double-shielded
(screened) variety. Unused BNCs should be fitted with 75 Ω terminations.
All audio cables should be screened with the shield (screen) making good contact with the metallic parts of the cable connectors.
D-type connectors used with this unit should always have metallic shells with the shield (screen) of the cable mechanically bonded to the metal shell. It is further recommended that the D-type cable connectors be of the “dimple” variety. These connectors make a better contact and consequently improve EMC performance.
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Appendix A: Safety Precautions, Certifications, and Compliances
Safety Standards
Table A-2. Harmonized and Reference IEC Safety Standards
Harmonized
Standard
EN 60950:1992 with
Am1, Am 2, Am 3,
Am4, A11 amendments
EN 60950
Reference IEC
Standard
Description
IEC 60950:1991 (Modified) Safety of Information Technology Equipment
EN 60065
EN 60825-1:1999
EN 60825-2:2000
IEC 60950:1999 (Modified) Safety of Information Technology Equipment
IEC 60950-1 (2001-10) Information Technology Equipment Safety—
Part 1: General Requirements
IEC 60065: 1998 (Modified)
6th Edition
IEC 60065 (2001)
7th Edition
Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Apparatus
Safety Requirements
Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Apparatus
Safety Requirements
Amendment 1 to IEC 60065
7th Edition
IEC 60825-1:1993
IEC 60825-2:2000
IEC 60825-1 (2001-08)
Edition 1.2
2nd Edition
Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Apparatus
Safety Requirements
Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equipment Classification,
Requirements, and User's Guide
Safety of Laser Products—Part 2: Safety of Optical
Fibre Communication Systems
Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equipment
Classification, Requirements, and User's Guide
Standard for Professional Video and Audio Equipment UL 1419
(March 28, 1997
UL 6500 (September
30, 1999)
2nd Edition
3rd Edition
Standard for Audio/Video and Musical Instrument
Apparatus for Household, Commercial, and Similar
General Use
Safety of Information Technology Equipment UL 60950 (December
1, 2000)
CAN/CSA-C22.2
No. 60950-00
CAN/CSA-
E60065-00
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
(Bi-National Standard, with UL 60950)
Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus
Safety Requirements (Adopted IEC 60065:1998,
6th Edition, with Canadian Deviations)
Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Equipment CAN/CSA-C22.2
No. 1-98
CSA C22.2
No. 1-98 including
Am1 (June, 2003)
Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Equipment
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Index
Keywords
A
Adding control panels
discovery 35 polling 35 using Add command 35–36
AFV switching. See Audio follow video operation
Audio follow video operation 39–41, 76
B
Back panel connections 11–12 components 11
C
Category + index operation 46–49
Commands
TERMINAL 33 terminal commands, list of 32–33
Components
Configuration
Control mode logical
physical
Control panels
adding to database by Add command 35–36
adding to database by discovery 35 adding to database by polling 35
terminal operation configuration 30–33
D
D# command. See DESTINATION command
Description
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Index
Destinations
locking 60 overriding locks 60, 61
DIP switches
settings
E
Ethernet
F-H
I-J
I command. See INFORMATION command
Illustrations
Input/output specifications 82
key cap label installation 17–18
K-L
Key cap label installation 17–18
92
Level select key operation 57–58
M-O
Operation
groups 57 level select key 57–58
P-Q
Pin assignments
Ports configuration
Precautions
Preventing electrostatic discharge 85
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R
RCP-ABA1EMBp
operation
RCP-ABA1ESBp
operation
overriding locks 60, 61 unlocking destinations 60
RCP-ABA1EXYp
operation
selecting
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RCP-ABA2EMBp
operation
RCP-ABA2ESBp
operation
RCP-ABA2EXYp
operation
selecting
RCP-ABA2EXYPp operation
RCP-ABAe installation procedures 13–15
Restriction on Hazardous Substances Compliance x
93
Index
RoHS compliance. See Restriction on Hazardous
Substances Compliance
S-T
S# command. See SOURCE command
injury precautions 85 preventing electrostatic discharge 85
safety terms and symbols in this manual xi, 84 safety terms and symbols on the product 84
Scrolling operation 68, 69, 72, 73, 74
Selecting
Serial ports
Setting up control panels 34–36
Settings
DIP switches
Siting requirements 13 electrical 13 rack space 13 temperature 13 ventilation 13
Sources
electrical 82 input/output 82 mechanical 82
Standards
T command. See TERMINAL command
U-Z
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
WEEE compliance. See Waste from Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Compliance
X# command. See XPOINT command
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