Quartz Q16, System Manual

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Page 2: ...ACE Thank you for buying a Quartz routing switcher We are confident that you have made a sound investment in equipment that will give satisfaction for many years to come This manual is a complete guid...

Page 3: ...s NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components NEVER operate this product with any covers removed NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid NEVER bypass any fuse or...

Page 4: ...Quartz Q16 Q32 System Manual 18 May 2004 Issue 5 00 Page 4...

Page 5: ...Audio Routers 23 AES EBU Digital Audio Routers 23 WinSetup 23 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 24 Introduction 24 Control System 26 Embedded Control FU 0003 27 System Controller SC 1000 27 Firmware Versions 27 Add...

Page 6: ...the modules to mount on an extender module You should allow at least 800mm clearance at the front for maintenance The depth of most router frames is 485mm plus connectors from the front of the equipme...

Page 7: ...ins 5 6 Processor major error Major Error LED Reset Pins 7 8 No connection Video Reference The Ref input is a looping input Any video signal with standard syncs may be used as a reference signal to de...

Page 8: ...advance of the equipment being shipped Each connector has three pins for each signal signal hot signal cold and screen The same pattern of wiring is used on all connectors except Q16 AA 1604 and 1608...

Page 9: ...nce is connected to the D9 plug which has the following pin out D9 Reference Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 0V 6 n c 2 AES 7 n c 3 AES 8 0V 4 0V 9 n c 5 n c On the digital audio main router module...

Page 10: ...A1 Q32 AA 3232 S Out 17 32 A2 Out 17 32 A1 In 17 32 A2 In 17 32 A1 Out 1 16 A2 Out 1 16 A1 In 1 16 A2 In 1 16 A1 Q32 DA 3232 BA P N C Out 17 32 N C In 17 32 N C Out 1 16 N C In 1 16 Q32 DA 3232 BS P N...

Page 11: ...es to give four different products part numbers Q32 DA 1616 UA P Asynchronous crash switch Q32 DA 3232 UA P Asynchronous crash switch Q32 DA 1616 US P Synchronous soft switch and shuffle Q32 DA 3232 U...

Page 12: ...CTS 5 RX Note A 5 RXD 6 TX Note A 6 RTS 7 Not used 7 Not used 8 Not used 8 Not used Note A The TX and RX pairs are assigned electronically and normally work in auto sense mode to detect the type of de...

Page 13: ...00 Port RS422 or RS232 Router The internal design of the Q1600 RR port router uses a relay matrix This means that the D9 connector signal pins 2 3 7 8 have no specific function and pin 2 of one connec...

Page 14: ...pair 1 N C In 1 16 pair 2 Q32 RR 1616 02 P Out 9 16 pair 1 Out 1 8 pair 1 N C N C External loop In 1 16 pair 1 N C N C Q32 RR 1616 04 P Out 9 16 pair 1 Out 1 8 pair 1 Out 9 16 pair 2 Out 1 8 pair 2 In...

Page 15: ...6 Q32 RR 1616 xx only appear on the J8 connector but also using signals 1 8 The mating halves of these connectors are PLUG types and available as options AK 0006 They are not supplied as standard beca...

Page 16: ...l can be removed from service and replaced without disrupting the link even temporarily This daisy chain method ensures the best transmission quality of the control signals down the cable Short cuts t...

Page 17: ...devices See section 6 10 for further information on the SC 1000 In large buildings or outside broadcast vehicles OB trucks the Q Link system can be affected by mains earth differences between physica...

Page 18: ...erial ports may require a CI 0001 or CI 0004 module to be installed refer to the Router Options manual for further details For real time or high speed control it is essential that the serial port on t...

Page 19: ...Connector This connector allows remote sensing of a power supply failure in dual PSU systems or control processor failure The exact connection details vary depending on the product Product Alarm Func...

Page 20: ...Ground Some of the frames are fitted with screw terminals so that the CHASSIS and TECHNICAL earth can be wired to different earth points The equipment is shipped with a wire link fitted between these...

Page 21: ...tton to accept the new setting 0 8 4 C Serial Port Mode Diagnostics or Protocol The computer port can be set to diagnostics mode or protocol mode Normally the setting is for diagnostics mode so that t...

Page 22: ...Set high switch to 0 2 Set low switch to 0 3 Press the RESET button to accept 0 8 4 C High Low Buzzer The sounder fitted on most matrix modules is used to provide warnings when certain buttons on a lo...

Page 23: ...ch the routing switcher makes its cuts Any line from 6 319 to 10 323 PAL may be selected using the three jumper links LK6 7 8 The diagram on the PCB shows the positions of the links It is also possibl...

Page 24: ...h signal format in a separate 2U package Backup power supplies are available as an option Q16 range handles 16 inputs and up to 16 outputs with each signal format in a separate 1U package Backup power...

Page 25: ...Windows program enabling the user to edit the PC based setup files and then download the selected file to the router In medium sized systems it may be more suitable to have several Q Links on the mas...

Page 26: ...ules 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 e...

Page 27: ...controller in larger systems and supports multiple Q Links and serial ports It has many advantages over the FU 0003 in larger systems such as Larger database support Faster boot up time on large syste...

Page 28: ...icates errors are occurring on the Q Link or on the serial RS232 422 ports Processor Running This green LED flashes at 1Hz to indicate that the processor is running has not crashed Power OK This yello...

Page 29: ...ontrol Panel This panel is available only on 1U frames mainly Q16 units The design of the panel is similar to the CP 1600A remote panel and can be ordered as CP 1600A LP It can be fitted to the front...

Page 30: ...se the jitter on the signal A non reclocked version of the output SIMM is available where lower cost is required The output amplifiers are designed to drive 75 video cables The Q16 and Q32 product hav...

Page 31: ...is selected by the user for each block of 8 inputs by jumper links on the main plug in router module This means that the matrix can handle a mixture of composite and component inputs The dc restorer i...

Page 32: ...a factor of 2 compared to a similar unbalanced design Matrix The matrix uses 16x8 crosspoint chips These exhibit excellent signal path performance together with minimal crosstalk and switch click noi...

Page 33: ...oth outputs check with Quartz as to which modes are currently supported by the firmware Products that support hard crossover are Q16 AA 3208 S used as 32x8 stereo Q16 AA 3216 S used as 32x16 stereo Q1...

Page 34: ...y for machine control to assign e g VTRs to an edit controller RS422 uses four wires with one pair used for the transmit signal and the other pair for the receive so the router handles both a forward...

Page 35: ...outer modules Mains voltages from the rear IEC connector are brought on to the switch mode supply via power connectors The combined power supply slides in and mates with this connector A mains power s...

Page 36: ...hex switch in each panel Each panel is set up to operate in a particular way by the system setup located in the master frame of the system and edited using the WinSetup program This determines for in...

Page 37: ...ATION DELAY Path length Q16 and Q32 13nsec typical Timing spread at 4 43MHz one output 1 o all outputs 2 o UNWANTED RESIDUAL EFFECTS Crosstalk to 5 5MHz worst case 58dB Noise to 5 5MHz 70dBrms video s...

Page 38: ...umption Q16 20 watts 35 watts driving max signal into 600 loads Power consumption Q32 40 watts 70 watts driving max signal into 600 loads Power consumption Q6400 120 watts 195 watts driving max signal...

Page 39: ...e looping dc on input 1v Switching occurs on lines 6 319 to 10 323 field or frame rate link selectable POWER Q16 Q32 Auto ranging 85 264v 50 60Hz Power consumption Q16 30 watts Q32 60 watts Connector...

Page 40: ...le screens screw terminals POWER Q6400 Line Voltage 8U BNC Version Auto ranging 85 264v 50 60Hz Line Voltage 3U D50 Version rear 90 132v 50 60Hz panel voltage selector 180 264v 50 60Hz Power consumpti...

Page 41: ...ath is through relays Connector D9 socket POWER Q1600 RS rear panel voltage selector 90 132v 50 60Hz 180 264v 50 60Hz Q6400 PR auto ranging 85 264v 50 60Hz Power consumption 15watts Connector IEC with...

Page 42: ...ul in a mobile application Pull the handles to initially release the lock and then to withdraw the module When replacing the module it is essential to ensure that the handles are wide open as you push...

Page 43: ...tion 3 Installation Some Common Faults Below are some of the most common problems encountered in Quartz router installations Frame 1 Q link has not been terminated properly One end at least must be te...