QC 101 Controller
This section describes the optional QC 101 Controller and provides instructions for connecting it and using it with the Quantum processors. Topics include: •
Overview of the QC 101
• •
Installation and Connections
Connecting for RS-232 Control
• •
Configuring the QC 101
Front Panel Indicators
Overview of the QC 101
The QC 101 Controller is a dedicated controller for the Quantum processor. It features an embedded operating system residing on a write-protected drive partition and the Quantum Control Software preinstalled on the internal drive. When connected to a Quantum and a control device such as an Extron IP Link Pro control processor, the QC 101 can serve as an alternative to a traditional PC to create configurations and link the Quantum processor to a control system via RS-232. Two models are available: QC 101 E for Quantum Elite models and QC 101 C for the Quantum Connect. The QC 101
Figure 58. QC 101 Controller
Using the Quantum Control Software, you can create configurations on the QC 101 itself or on a standard PC and migrate them to the QC 101. Connect a display, keyboard, and mouse to the QC 101 for setup and configuration, then remove them after the system is set up. No driver or software installation is necessary, and the QC 101 automatically launches the Quantum Control Software when powered up. Through Ethernet, the QC 101 can be connected to a single Quantum Connect or Quantum Elite processor, or networked with up to eight Quantum Elite units in a large videowall system. A standard RS-232 port provides direct connection into a control system. The QC 101 Controller can be rack or furniture mounted.
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Installation and Connections QC 101 Rear Panel Connections
The rear panels of the QC 101 E and the QC 101 C are identical except for a label indicating the model (QC 101 E or QC 101 C).
100-240V ~ 0.5A MAX 50-60 Hz OUTPUTS 1 DISPLAYPORT 2 HDMI 1 2 USB CONTROL LAN 1 LAN 2 OUTPUTS VGA 3 REMOTE RESET Tx Rx G RS-232
A B C D
AC power connector
DisplayPort output connector USB connectors LAN connectors
Figure 59.
QC 101 Rear Panel
E F G H
VGA output connector Remote RS-232 connector Power button
HDMI output connector
A
AC power connector
— Connect the supplied IEC power cord between this male IEC connector and an AC power source.
B
DisplayPort output connector
— (Optional) Connect an external display that supports DisplayPort to this connector for use when configuring a Quantum processor using the Quantum Configuration Software.
C
USB connectors
— Connect a mouse and keyboard (or a keyboard and mouse combination), and a flash drive (if needed), to these two connectors to create and save Quantum Elite or Connect configuration project files (see the
Quantum Control Software User Guide
, available at
www.extron.com
for details on using the Quantum Configuration Software).
D
LAN connectors
— These two RJ-45 connectors support 10/100/1000 Base-T. Connect either of these ports to a LAN or directly to the Control connector on a Quantum chassis to enable communication with the processor.
NOTE: The QC 100 must be connected to the same subnet as the Quantum processors.
E
RGBHV output connector
Software.
— (Optional) Connect an RGB display to this 15-pin VGA connector for use when configuring the system using the Quantum Configuration
F
Remote RS-232 connector
— Connect a control system (such as an Extron IPCP or IPL Pro Control Processor) to this 3-pole captive screw connector for remote control of the videowall via RS-232 (see the
Quantum Control Software User Guide
for the commands).
G
Power button
— Using a small screwdriver or stylus, press this recessed button momentarily to safely shut down the controller. Pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds forces a hard shutdown of the QC 101.
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H
HDMI output connector
— (Optional) Connect an external display that supports HDMI to this connector for use when configuring a Quantum processor using the Quantum Configuration Software.
NOTE: The LED and recessed button labeled
Reset
are not functional on this product.
Installation Overview
Follow these steps to install and set up the QC 101 to control a Quantum videowall system:
1.
Disconnect power from all equipment.
2.
(Optional) Mount the unit to a rack or furniture, following the instructions provided with
the mounting hardware (see
Mounting the QC 101
on page 80).
3.
Connect a display to the VGA, HDMI, or DisplayPort output connector (see
figure 59
B , E , or H on the previous page) to use while creating configuration projects for the Quantum.
,
4. 5. 6.
Connect the keyboard and mouse (or a keyboard and mouse combination) to one or
both of the USB connectors (see
figure 59
,
C projects using the Quantum Control Software. If desired, connect a flash drive to either USB port to store the projects you create.
) to use while creating configuration Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable between one of the QC 101 LAN ports (see
figure 59
,
D ) and the network or the Quantum rear panel Control connector. If connecting through a LAN, ensure that the QC 101 and all Quantum processors are on the same subnet. See
Ethernet Connections
on page 51 for information on
wiring Ethernet cables.
Connect a control device (such as an Extron IPL Pro control processor) to the Remote
RS-232 port (see
figure 59
, F ) for remote control of the Quantum system via R-type commands. See
Connecting for RS-232 Control
on page 72 to connect to this port. See the
Quantum Control Software User Guide
, available at
www.extron.com
, for a list and description of the available R-type commands.
7. 8.
Connect AC power to the QC 101 rear panel IEC connector. Connect power to all other devices in the system.
Power on the Quantum chassis and all other connected devices.
Connectivity Options
Using a straight-through cable, you can connect the QC 101 to a Quantum processor by either of the following methods: • Directly from a QC 101 LAN port to the Quantum Control connector on the rear panel (see figure 60).
DATA
RS-232 Ethernet
R IPCP PRO 250 eBUS S RTS LIMIT CTS Tx COM Rx OVER 1 2 IR/S 1 I/O 2 3 4 RELAYS 1 IR 1000 LINK ACT 2
Control System E
CONFIG PWR SSD LAN A LAN B QC 101
Controller
QC 101 QUANTUM CONTROLLER QUANTUM CONNECT 408 VIDEO WALL PROCESSOR Quantum Connect
Videowall Processor
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• Indirectly from a QC 101 LAN port to the network to which the Quantum processors are connected (see figure 61). One to eight Quantum processors can be connected to the QC 101 simultaneously. The QC 101 and all connected processors must be on the
same subnet
.
Network POWER DATA QUANTUM ELITE
Ethernet
R IPCP PRO 250 eBUS S RTS LIMIT CTS Tx COM OVER Rx 1 2 IR/S 1 I/O 2 3 4 RELAYS 1 IR 1000 LINK ACT 2
Control System RS-232
PWR LAN A
Extron
QC 101
Controller
QC 101 QUANTUM CONTROLLER
Ethernet
LINK HOST
Network Switch Ethernet
POWER DATA QUANTUM ELITE POWER DATA QUANTUM ELITE Quantum Elite
Videowall Processors
Figure 61. QC 101 Indirect (Network) Connection
Connecting for RS-232 Control
To send control commands to the Quantum processor via the QC 101 controller, connect a control device (such as the Extron IPL Pro or IPCP Pro control processors) to the Remote RS-232 port on the QC 101 rear panel (see
figure 59
,
F , on page 70). To connect a control system to the QC 101 RS-232 port:
1. 2.
If the provided 3-pole captive screw connector is not already plugged into the RS-232 port on the rear panel, attach it.
Wire an unterminated RS-232 cable to the attached 3-pole captive screw connector as follows:
a.
Connect the transmit wire to the left pin, which plugs into the Tx (transmit) port.
b.
Connect the receive wire to the middle pin, which plugs into the Rx (receive) port.
c.
Connect the ground wire to the last pin, which plugs into the ground port, marked with G.
3.
Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the serial (Com) port of the control processor.
See
figure 62
on the next page.
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RS-232 QC 101 Rear Panel RS-232 Port Tx Rx G 1 2 3 NOTES:
• If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.
• Connect a ground wire between the QC 101 and the control system.
Ground (G) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)
Figure 62. Connecting to the RS-232 Port Control System RS-232 Port
Configuring the QC 101
After you have made all necessary connections, you are ready to configure the QC 101 to control the Quantum processor as follows:
1. 2.
Set the IP address (see
Setting the QC 101 IP Address
).
Start a Quantum project using the Quantum Control Software. See
Accessing the Quantum Control Software
on page 67 to load the software. See the
Quantum Control Software User Guide
, available at
www.extron.com
, to create a project.
3.
Configure the RS-232 connection (see
Configuring the RS-232 Connection
on page 76).
Setting the QC 101 IP Address
The QC 101 controller is a host device with an embedded operating system. To communicate with the Quantum processor, the QC 101 must be on the same network and subnet as all the Quantum processors in the system. To set the QC 101 IP address, you need a keyboard and mouse connected to one or both of the USB ports and a monitor connected to one of the output ports.
1.
Do either of the following: • On the QC 101 Start screen, click the
Network Connections
icon (shown at right), or • On the desktop screen, double-click the
Network Connections
shortcut icon on the desktop.
The Network Connections window opens.
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2.
On the Network Connections window, right-click the name of the LAN port currently in use.
3. 4. Figure 63. Selecting a LAN Port
From the LAN pop-up menu, select
Properties
. On the LAN properties dialog box, scroll to locate and select the
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
checkbox (see figure 63, button ( 2 ). 1 , and click the
Properties Figure 64. LAN Properties Dialog Box Quantum Series Videowall Processing Systems • QC 101 Controller 74
5.
In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box, enter the desired IP address parameters and click
OK
. The IP address must be on the same subnet as those of the Quantum processors.
6. Figure 65. Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties Dialog Box
In the QC 101 Shell window, click the
Commit C Drive
button (see figure 65, 1 ).
7. Figure 66. Commit C Drive Button on the QC 101 Shell Window
On the confirmation prompt that opens, click
OK
to save the address changes to the hard drive and reboot the controller.
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Configuring the RS-232 Connection
To set up the RS-232 connection between the QC 101 and a control system:
1.
Create a new project or upload an existing one.
• If creating a new project, see the
Quantum Control Software User Guide
for detailed instructions. Save the project to the QC 101 D: drive.
NOTE: The C: drive on the QC 101 is write-protected. Therefore, content on the C: drive that is created or changed is not saved when power is cycled to the QC 101. Save any new or changed projects on the controller to the D: drive or to a flash drive attached to one of the USB ports on the QC 101 rear panel.
2. 3.
• If uploading an existing project project.
that was created on a PC, copy the project file directly to the QC 101 D: drive and double-click its filename to open the Test presets and input switching within the Quantum Control Software to ensure that the project is satisfactory.
Set up the RS-232 connection to the control system as follows:
a. b. c. d.
In the Quantum Control Software window, click
Communications Setup
on the left Taskbar panel.
On the Communications Setup screen, select
COM1
in the Devices panel (see figure 66, 1 ). In the Port Settings panel ( system being used.
2 ), enter the settings required by the control In the Serial Commands panel ( 3 ), select the
Input
and
Output
checkboxes to enable commands to be received from the control system via RS-232.
4. 5. Figure 67. Configuring RS-232 Communication
Re-save the project file to the D: drive.
In the QC 101 processors.
Shell window, click
Commit C Drive
to reboot the QC 101, then confirm that the project file has been loaded and connected to the Quantum
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Front Panel Indicators
After the QC 101 has been connected and configured, no user operation is necessary. The front panel contains four green LEDs that provide status on QC 101 activity.
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CONFIG PWR SSD LAN A LAN B QC 101 QUANTUM CONTROLLER
A Pwr LED B LAN 1 LED
Figure 68. QC 101 Front Panel
C D LAN 2 LED Disk drive activity LED A
Power (Pwr) LED
— Indicates power status to the unit: •
Unlit
— Power is off.
•
Blinking
— The system configuration files are booting (the unit is not operational).
•
Lit steadily
— Power is on and the unit is operational.
B
LAN 1 LED and
C
LAN 2 LED
— Indicate the activity of the two Ethernet ports: •
Unlit
— No data or network connection is detected.
•
Blinking
— A network link has been established and data is being transmitted or received by the port.
•
Lit steadily
— A network link has been established, but no network activity is present.
D
Disk Drive LED
—Indicates the activity of the internal disk drive: •
Unlit
— There is no disk drive activity.
•
Blinking
— There is activity on the disk drive.
NOTE: The USB Config port on this panel is not used on this product.
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