Contemporary Research ICE-HE User Manual

Product Manual

Ethernet Head-End Controller

Version 3.3 June 27, 2007

4355 Excel Pkwy, Suite 600, Addison, TX, 75001

Phone:972-931-2728 • Toll-Free: 888-972-2728 • Fax: 972-931-2765

E-Mail: Sales@crwww.com • Website: www.crwww.com

Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Physical ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Front Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Control Connections .................................................................................................................................. 5

iCC-Net Connections ................................................................................................................................. 5

iCW-Net Connections ................................................................................................................................ 6

Power Connections ................................................................................................................................... 6

Includes ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Remote Control Connection ....................................................................................................................... 7

RF Coax and iCC-Net Operation ................................................................................................................. 7

AC Power and Net LED operation ............................................................................................................... 7

I/O Port Connection .................................................................................................................................. 7

Ethernet Setup .................................................................................................................................... 8

Ethernet Connection ................................................................................................................................. 8

Reset IP Address ...................................................................................................................................... 8

RS-232 and Telnet Terminal Communication..................................................................................... 8

Connecting to ICE-HE Web Server ............................................................................................................. 9

View or Change Ethernet Settings Via the ICE-HE Web Server ..................................................................... 9

RS-232/Telnet Terminal Commands ................................................................................................. 10

RS-232 Control Protocol ................................................................................................................... 12

Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Command String Structure ....................................................................................................................... 12

Command format .................................................................................................................................... 12

RS-232 HE Commands ...................................................................................................................... 13

RS-232 Controller Commands ........................................................................................................... 14

General Commands ................................................................................................................................. 14

Audio Commands .................................................................................................................................... 15

Channel Commands ................................................................................................................................. 16

Tuning Commands ................................................................................................................................... 17

On-Screen Text Commands ...................................................................................................................... 18

RS-232 Response .............................................................................................................................. 19

Response String Structure ........................................................................................................................ 19

Command format .................................................................................................................................... 19

RS-232 HE Response ......................................................................................................................... 20

RS-232 Device Response .................................................................................................................. 21

iC-Net SmartZones ............................................................................................................................ 22

System Map ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Typical RF and ICC-Net Signal Flow .................................................................................................. 24

Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 25

Limited Warranty and Disclaimer ..................................................................................................... 26

RF Channel Frequencies .................................................................................................................... 27

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Contemporary Research introduces a new solution for intelligent television control and distributed media management, the ICE-HE Ethernet Head-End. Through a single Ethernet port, the ICE-HE can network thousands of iC-Net TV controllers, communicating over the same CATV cable that carries the media channels.

The industry-standard iC-Net protocol operates seamlessly over Ethernet networks, RS-232 control ports, RF coax, Cat5 wiring, and fiber optic cables. Custom control systems, ABC-Net Media Retrieval systems, iC Commander 4 software, and iC ToolKit software can easily integrate all TVs, video projectors, and plasma displays across a facility or campus.

The ICE-HE can distribute 2-way iCC-Net data over existing CATV RF cable. Employing clear-channel RF frequencies to transmit and receive data, the iCC-Net network is compatible with any CATV system without conflict with existing channels. The bi-directional network operates over a standard low-split cable system, simplifying installation and support. Control data can also be transmitted over Category 5 and Category 3 wiring, using the ICE-HE iCW-Net ports. Three iCW-Net ports are included, each capable of connecting thousands of ICW-Net format controllers over wiring runs of up to 3,300 feet (1 Km). In addition, iCW-Net data can be sent to remote locations over fiber and videoconferencing codecs.

Applications include educational television systems, presentation rooms, auditoriums, pay-per-view, theme parks, museums and industrial video networks.

 Connects to TCP/IP Ethernet network via 10/100baseT port using a static IP address  Networks with up to 4,000 TVs through wired iCW-Net and broadband CATV iCC-Net networks

o iCC-Net operates through same CATV coax as TV channels, requires no additional wiring o iCW-Net distributes data over Category 5 or 3 wiring, fiber optic cable, or codecs

 Sends commands to individual devices, zones, or all units from a single RS-232 port  Interacts with CR ABC Media Retrieval Systems, iC Commander software, or custom control

systems

 Includes local control buttons and I/O ports that can trigger events in PC software or control

systems

 Provides LED feedback for network, control, and operation status

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DIP

Off

RF In Low*

RF In High

Reset IP

Baud

7 Baud

8 Baud

Baud

7 8 38,400

19,200*

OFF

9,600

OFF

4,800

OFF

2,400

OFF

1,200

OFF

Physical

Size: 19" [483mm] wide x 1.75" [38mm] height (1RU) x 9" [229mm] deep Weight: 3 lbs [1.36kg] Enclosure: All aluminum with durable black powder coat paint Mounting: Shelf or 19‖ equipment rack (mounting brackets included)

Front Panel

RF Out Adjust: Trims iCC-Net channel output, shipped set to +55 dBmV (max) RS-232 TX LED: Yellow LED, lights when receiving RS-232 data on Remote Control RS-232 port RS-232 TX LED: Yellow LED, lights when receiving RS-232 data on Remote Control RS-232 port RS-232 DIP Switch: Sets RS-232 baud rate (9600 - 38.4K), 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit

Switch 1 selects high/low sensitivity for RF In signal Switch 2 resets HE IP settings to default Switches 6, 7, and 8 set RS-232 baud rate

*Default setting Net LED: Green LED for iC-Net bus, flashes once per second if network is operating,

device numbers expected agree

The LED will flash twice per second if the number of present and expected devices do not agree

COM LED: Yellow LED blinks when a valid command is received or system response sent

through the Remote Control RS-232 port Error LED: Red LED indicates a problem within the unit Reset/Default: White button sends press and release RS-232 response to PC software or control

system Emergency: Red button sends press and release RS-232 response to PC software or control

system Ethernet RX/TX: Yellow LEDs indicate Ethernet data send and receive

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5 GND 2 RXD 3 TXD RXD 2

GND 5

TXD 3

9-pin D-sub

female

RS-232

Control Port

Left LED

Right LED

Indication

Off

No link

Off

Solid Amber

100BASE-T Half Duplex link

Off

Blinking Amber

100BASE-T Half Duplex link, activity

Off

Solid Green

100BASE-T Full Duplex link

Off

Blinking Green

100BASE-T Full Duplex link, activity

Solid Amber

Off

10BASE-T Half Duplex link

Blinking Amber

Off

10BASE-T Half Duplex link, activity

Solid Green

Off

10BASE-T Full Duplex link

Blinking Green

Off

10BASE-T Full Duplex link, activity

Control Connections

Ethernet: 10/100baseT RJ-45 jack, RCX/TX LEDs indicate Ethernet data send and receive

Control RS-232: DB9 female, RS-232 data link to control system or PC

iC-Net RS-232: DB9 female, RS-232 data link to send iCW-Net over fiber or codec I/O 1 & 2: 4-pin captive screw terminal for Input/Outputs 1 and 2

2 switch closures or inputs, max 50 mA, 24 VDC, switch to GND 1 – +12 VDC 2 – Output 2 3 – Output 1 4 – GND I/O Applications: DC power – close pins 1 & 3 to provide DC on/off Dry closure 2 – close pins 3 & 4 for dry contact to external power relay,

AMX PC1 or similar

Sense closure (3 & 4) on Input 1 – trigger control system to power off for all

rooms

iCC-Net Connections

RF In: ‗F‘, female, 75 ohm impedance, RF and iCC-Net from CATV system Data Receive: Carried over the same RF coax connection as TV channels Return signal from system controllers Sub-band, 5.6MHz, narrow-band signal below standard sub-band channels

-15 to +35 dBmV signal level (0 to +15 dBmV nominal) RF Out: F‘, female, 75 ohm impedance, RF to CATV distribution to controllers Data Transmit: Mid-band VHF, 74.7 MHz, narrow-band signal between channels 4 and 5 ± 80 KHz max carrier deviation +55 dBmV maximum (default)

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iCW-Net Connections

iCW-Net 2, 3 RJ-45 female 8 pin Telco jack, supports 3300 ft [1 km] of wire

RS-422/485 type data requiring at least 2 twisted wire pairs with shield or fifth

conductor iCW-Net 1: 6-pin captive-screw terminal for system wiring or use with RS-422/485-format

fiber or codecs iC-Net Expand RJ-11 female 6-pin Telco jack Recommended Wire: CAT5/CAT3 compatible unshielded, max 3,300 feet [1 Km] from Head End

Power Connections

Power In: 2.1mm coaxial jack (inside center conductor positive),

11 to 18 VDC, 12 VDC typical, 300 mA maximum (may be unregulated)

UL/CSA listed wall power supply (included for domestic 110 VAC/60 Hz

shipments only)

Includes

10 dB RF attenuator 12 VDC Power Supply

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Remote Control Connection

1. Attach appropriate RS-232 cable to Remote Control RS-232 port. See page 4 for RS-232 cable

wiring diagram.

2. Set desired baud rate on front-panel DIP switch. Default setting is 19.2K baud – see page 4 for

DIP switch setting information.

3. Alternatively, connect via Ethernet, setup instructions on the next page.

RF Coax and iCC-Net Operation

1. Connect an RF coax feed from RF Out to the system‘s RF combiner, mixing the iCC-Net Out signal

with the other CATV channels. The iCC-Net Out channel operates at 74.7 MHz, in between cable channels 4 and 5.

2. In most applications, the installer will connect the included 10 dB attenuator in between, trimming

the He‘s standard 55 dB output to 45 dB.

3. Using an RF signal level meter, use the front panel RF Out adjustment counterclockwise to match

the RF Out signal to the other CATV sources. Limit RF Out adjustment to -10 dB, using attenuators to achieve a lower signal strength.

4. Add a Sub-CATV Diplexer after the CATV amplifier.

5. Connect the Sub-Channel output of the Diplexer to the HE RF In connection.

AC Power and Net LED operation

1. Insert DC power supply plug into the Power In jack.

2. Plug power adaptor into AC wall outlet, the front-panel LEDs should turn on momentarily.

3. If iC-Net communication is functioning, the Net LED will flash once per second, or twice per

second (the double-flash, indicating a difference between present and expected device, would be typical in the initial phase of the installation.)

4. Using a terminal emulator, send an AR command (p9) a few times to measure the level of

background RF compared to the current Sensitivity setting (DIP switch 1, p4).

5. Set one iC-Net controller to constantly transmit using iC ToolKit. Send the AR command again the

measure the level at Constant Transmit.

6. The Sensitivity level should be set in-between the background RF and constant transmit levels.

I/O Port Connection

1. A simple contact closure can be wired to I/O 1 or 2, a press or release can trigger events in the

PC or control system software.

2. In other applications, the I/O ports can act as closure outputs, activating an external power relay,

2x1 video switcher or other device.

3. You‘ll have to choose application – the ports act as either an output or input, not both. See

Control Connections on page 5 for wiring and rating information.

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Ethernet Connection

The ICE-HE typically communicates over a network using a static IP address, and is shipped set to a default address:

IP Address: 192.168.1.251 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address: 000.000.000.000

Odds are, at least the IP address will change when the ICE-HE is connected to the client‘s network.

One your first steps will be to obtain a static address from the client‘s IT department, as well as an

external gateway IP address if you intend on supporting the system from your office or anywhere outside the site‘s firewall.

Once you change the settings, create a label noting the settings and attach to the back of the ICE-HE.

Reset IP Address

If you change the default address and forget what it is later on, you can always reset the ICE-HE back to the default settings using the unit‘s front-panel DIP switch 2. While the power is on, flip the switch off, then back on to reset the IP address. The IP and Subnet Mask will change, the Gateway will stay at its current setting.

Since its possible another network device is using the default IP address, the best approach is to enter the new settings offline, outside the network. You can use one of two, requiring one of two offline options:

1. Direct PC Connection. Use an Ethernet ―Crossover‖ cable to make a direct connection to the

ICE-HE Ethernet port and your PC. Two pairs of wires are reversed at one end to create a direct send/receive path for data.

2. Hub or Switch Connection. Another approach for connection is to use a standard Ethernet hub

or switch between your computer and the ICE-HE. Using standard Cat5 Ethernet cables, connect your PC to one port, then connect the ICE-HE to the second port.

RS-232 and Telnet Terminal Communication

You can communicate with the ICE-HE with HyperTerminal using an RS-232 or TCP/IP connection to Port 2728. This can be a more flexible tool than the Web Server, because you can view and change IP address information, as well as cross-check iC-Net devices and RF receive levels.

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Connecting to ICE-HE Web Server

Once you‘ve established an Ethernet connection to the ICE-HE, enter http://192.168.1.251 to connect to the unit‘s onboard Web server. You should see the ICE-HE home page in your browser. Your PC‘s IP

address must be in the same group as the ICE-HE. For example, when the HE is set to 192.168.1.251, your IP address must be set to 192.168.1.x.

View or Change Ethernet Settings Via the ICE-HE Web Server

1. When you see the ICE-HE home page, click on the ICE-HE IP Setup Tool link to see the ICE-HE

Connect page:

2. To change the IP settings, click on the Change Settings button on the left.

3. Enter new settings

4. Mark new settings before saving

5. There is a setting for password protection, but that feature is not presently implemented

6. Click on Update Settings to enter new settings

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