Quartz Q16/Q32 System Manual
18 May 2004
Issue 5.00
Page 26
As a system design guide the SC-1000 should be considered when the router grows above 128x128
single level or has more than 10-15 total Q-Link devices. See section 6.10 for further information on
the SC-1000.
A variety of other options may be supplied. These include additional RS232/422 Computer Interface
Cards to communicate with computers, Parallel Interfaces for connection to custom control panels, or
a Video Status Display to show on a TV picture monitor how the routes have been assigned. The
options are fully described in the Router Options manual.
The Routers
The router frames are of robust construction and house plug-in modules: the main router modules -
video, audio or control level - on the left-hand side and the power supplies on the right.
The plug-in modules are positively locked in place and will not come loose when installed in an OB
vehicle, except under the most severe circumstances. By removing the front panel/local control panel
and releasing the special quick release handles the modules can be easily removed from the front of
the frame.
An optional kit is available to support the rear of the 1U and 2U frames to the rear of the rack in which
it is mounted. This is particularly important if the matrix is installed in an OB vehicle.
Control System
The microprocessor based control system activities are:
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Read buttons and update displays on both local and remote control panels,
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Respond to data received through the computer port
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Update the router crosspoint switches.
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Handle the communications between different switching levels e.g. audio and video frames.
