Flex Control Network®, DC20 / DC21 User Manual Page 2
Revision History
101205 1.00 Original Document.
082107 1.01 Changed to Rev B hardware.
081409 1.02 Changed to Rev 2 hardware
042612 1.03 Updated connection diagram
061212 1.04 Added GPI and GPO WET / DRY sections
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1. Getting Started
A. Installation
Install the DC20 Device Controller per instructions in the
INSTALLATION and CONFIGURATION sections. This step is required
only after initial installation.
This step will accomplish the following:
a) Physically install and wire the DC20.
b) Enter the IP, Subnet, and Gateway addresses and select
the desired Ethernet speed.
B. Configuration
Configure the DC20 per instructions in the SETUP section.
This step is required after initial installation. This step may be
performed at any time, as required.
This step will accomplish the following:
a) Set user selected password.
b) Set the system label to uniquely identify this DC20 Device
Controller.
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2. Installation
CAUTION
Do NOT apply AC voltage to power supply, and then connect power supply to DC20
Device Controller. Component damage may occur.
1) Connect Cat 5 cable to DC20 connector labeled “E-NET #1”. Connect
other end of Cat 5 cable to customer supplied Ethernet hub.
2) Plug one end of a standard 9-conductor, RS422 serial cable into the
Serial Port #1 connector on the rear of the DC20.
3) Plug the other end of the 9-conductor, RS422 serial cable into the
remote control connector on the VTR, DDR, or Video Server. Repeat
steps 2 and 3 for each serial port to be used for machine control.
4) Connect facility video reference to REF video connector on rear of
DC20. This is required for accurate play timing.
5) Connect facility time-of-day LTC to LTC Input Connector on rear of
DC20. This is required for accurate gang synchronization.
6) Connect power supply DB9 female connector to DC20 connector
labeled “POWER“.
7) Connect female side of power cable to supplied power supply.
8) Connect male side of power cable to AC voltage, 100 – 240.
9) Push DC20 power switch, located on front panel, to ON position. The
“O” on the power switch is the OFF position.
10) Front panel LEDs will flash during power up. When power up and
system initialization completes, the front panel LEDs will turn off and
the front panel display will show Model Number and Software Version.
Allow 25 seconds for power up and system initialization to complete.
No connection is required to the DIAGNOSTIC or VGA connectors on the rear
of the DC20.
CAUTION
Do NOT apply AC voltage to power supply, then hot plug power supply to DC20
Device Controller. Component damage may occur.
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3. Connection Diagram
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4. CONFIGURATION
Configuration is required after initial installation.
A. IP Address Setup
1) On the DC20 front panel, use keys to select “Current IP”.
2) Press ENTER key. Display will show current IP address with cursor
in far left column.
3) Use the keys to change number.
Use keys to move cursor position.
4) Press ENTER to save new IP address.
OR
Press ESC to exit without saving.
NOTE- New IP Address will take effect on next power up.
B. Subnet Mask Setup
1) On the DC20 front panel, use keys to select “Current Mask”.
2) Press ENTER key. Display will show current Subnet Mask with
cursor in far left column.
3) Use the keys to change number.
Use keys to move cursor position.
4) Press ENTER to save new Subnet Mask.
OR
Press ESC to exit without saving.
NOTE- New Subnet Mask will take effect on next power up.
C. Gateway Address Setup
1) On the DC20 front panel, use keys to select “Current
Gateway”.
2) Press ENTER key. Display will show current Gateway address with
cursor in far left column.
3) Use the keys to change number.
Use keys to move cursor position.
4) Press ENTER to save new Gateway address.
OR
Press ESC to exit without saving.
NOTE- New Gateway Address will take effect on next power up.
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D. Ethernet Link Speed Setup
1) On the DC20 front panel, use keys to select “Ethernet Status”.
2) Press ENTER key. Display will show current speed selection.
3) Use the keys to change selection.
Select AUTO to use highest available speed.
Select 10Mbs for long Ethernet cable runs.
4) Press ENTER to save new IP address.
OR
Press ESC to exit without saving.
NOTE- New Ethernet speed selection will take effect immediately.
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5. SETUP
Setup is required after initial installation. This step may be performed at any
other time, as required.
Setup is performed using a computer running an off-the-shelf web browser
such as “Microsoft Internet Explorer” or “Netscape”. Connect the CAT5 cable
from the computer to the same Ethernet hub that the DC20 Device Controller
is connected to.
After launching the web browser, enter the IP address of the DC20 to be
setup. The DC20 Home Page will be displayed.
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A. Set Password
The default password, when shipped from the factory, is “controls”, all
lower case. The password is used to access all configuration screens.
Using the web browser-
1) From the DC20 Home Page, click on the “System” link. The
System page will be displayed.
2) Click on “Set Password”. The Set Password page will be
displayed.
3) In the “Old password” entry box, enter the current password.
Note- When shipped from the factory, the default password is
“controls”, all lower case.
4) Enter the new password in the “New Password” entry box.
5) Enter the new password in the “Verify New Password” entry
box.
6) Click on “Save” to save the new password.
OR, click on “Cancel” to exit without changing passwords.
Note- If the “New Password” entry and the “Verify New Password”
entry do not match, an error will be displayed.
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B. Set System Label
The System Label is used to uniquely identify a DC20. This name is
associated with the IP address.
Using the web browser-
1) From the DC20 Home Page, click on the “System” link. The
System page will be displayed.
2) Click on “Set System Label”. The Set System Label page will
be displayed.
3) Enter any name made up of letters, numbers, or special
characters, up to 16 characters.
4) Click on “Save” to save the name entered in step 3).
OR, click on “Cancel” to exiting without changing the System
Label.
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C. Set System Time
The system time is only used for error and event time stamping.
Using the web browser-
1) From the DC20 Home Page, click on the “System” link.
The System page will be displayed.
2) Click on “Set System Time”. The Set System Time page
will be displayed.
3) Using the drop down menus, set the current date and
time.
4) Click on “Save” to save the entered date and time.
OR, click on “Cancel” to exit without saving.
D. Additional Setups
No additional setups are required in “Event Diagnostic” or “System
Maintenance” for normal operation. The LOGOUT link is used to log
out of the DC20 thereby disallowing any changes that are password
protected.
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6. SERIAL CHANNEL SETUP
Serial Channel Setup is required after initial installation. This step may be
performed at any other time, as required.
Serial Channel Setup is performed using a computer running an off-the-shelf
web browser such as “Microsoft Internet Explorer” or “Netscape”. Connect
the CAT5 cable from the computer to the same Ethernet hub that the DC20
Device Controller is connected to.
a. After launching the web browser, enter the IP address of the DC20 to be
setup. The DC20 Home Page will be displayed.
b. Click on the “Protocol Assignment” link at the top of the page. The
Protocol Assignment Table will be displayed.
A. Serial Protocol Assignment
1) Click on “Edit Protocol Assignment Table”. An editable version
of the table will be displayed.
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2) For each channel, enter a channel identifier (up to 20
characters) in the “Channel Label” box.
3) For each channel, select from the Licensed Control Protocol drop
down menu.
4) Click on “SAVE” to save the entered values
OR
Click on “BACK” to exit without saving entered values.
B. Serial Device Configuration
1) Click on the “Protocol Assignment” link at the top of the page.
The Protocol Assignment Table will be displayed.
2) Click on “Edit” field under the "Device Configuration". An edit
widow will be displayed.
3) Click on drop down arrow field under the "Control Functions"
field and chose the control functionality (depending on licensed
protocols).
4) Enter the "Device Latency" (the amount of time the server takes
to react to commands, typically 1 to 2 seconds).
5) VDCP protocol requires that a channel number be assigned.
This is the channel number assigned by the server.
6) Check the "Extended IDs" box if the server allows greater than
8 character clip names.
7) Enter the "TSO" (tape speed override) value, 25% Maximum.
8) Click on “SAVE” to save the entered values
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OR
Click on “BACK” to exit without saving entered values.
C. Serial Physical Configuration
1) Click on the “Protocol Assignment” link at the top of the page.
The Protocol Assignment Table will be displayed.
2) Click on “Edit” field under the "PHY Configuration". An edit
widow will be displayed.
3) Click on drop down arrow field under the "Baud Rate" field and
chose the Baud rate for the communications protocol of the
device which is connected to the DC20 (typically "38400" for all
protocols; Sony, Odet, VDCP, NXIO).
4) Click on drop down arrow field under the "Stop Bit" field and
chose the number of stop bits for the communications protocol
of the device which is connected to the DC20 (typically "1" for
all protocols; Sony, Odet, VDCP, NXIO).
5) Click on drop down arrow field under the "Parity" field and
chose the number of stop bits for the communications protocol
of the device which is connected to the DC20 (typically "ODD"
for all protocols; Sony, Odet, VDCP, NXIO).
6) Click on drop down arrow field under the "Char Size" field and
chose the number of data bits for the communications protocol
of the device which is connected to the DC20 (typically "8" for
all protocols; Sony, Odet, VDCP, NXIO).
7) Click on drop down arrow field under the "Operation Mode" field
and chose the mode of operation for the communications
protocol of the device which is connected to the DC20 (typically
"CONTROLLER" for all protocols; Sony, Odet, VDCP, NXIO).
8) Click on “SAVE” to save the entered values
OR
Click on “BACK” to exit without saving entered values.
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7. DIAGNOSTICS
Diagnostics provides a quick and easy method to test and validate system
operation of the DC20. Use diagnostics to confirm Ethernet connection to the
CP20 control panel.
Launch the web browser on the computer connected through an Ethernet hub
to the DC20. Most off-the-shelf web browsers, like Microsoft Internet
Explorer or Netscape, may be used.
A. IP Diagnostics
a. Enter the IP address of the DC20 to be checked. The DC20 Home
Page will be displayed.
b. Click on the “System” link. The System page will be displayed.
c. Click on the “Diagnostics” link. The Diagnostic page will be displayed.
d. Click on the “IP Diagnostics” link. The IP Diagnostic page will be
displayed.
e. The display will show one IP Address entry box. Click” Add Entry” or
“Remove New Entry“to add or remove IP entry boxes as needed. One
entry box is required for each IP address.
f. Manually enter the IP address (es) of the DC20 to test.
g. Click “Check All” to check the status of all displayed DC20 addresses.
OR
Click the check box to check the status of a specific DC20.
h. Click the “Check” button to start the test
OR
Click “Cancel” to abort the IP Diagnostic test.
i. After all selected DC20 s have been tested, the results will be
displayed.
Click on “Back” to return to the previous page.
OR
Click on “Refresh” to recheck the status of the displayed IP addresses.
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B. Event Logs
The display will show a list of fourteen files. There are two files for each
day of the week. Each file has the capacity of about 2 Megs of data.
When the first file gets full the system starts recording to the second
file. If the second file were to get full the system will start recording
back on the first file overwriting the previous data. At midnight the
system starts recording on the next day's file overwriting any previous
data. It is up to the operator to back-up these files if they need to be
retained for any reason.
a. Enter the IP address of the DC20 to be checked. The DC20
Home Page will be displayed.
b. Click on the “System” link. The System page will be displayed.
c. Click on the “System Maintenance” link. The System
Maintenance page will be displayed.
d. Click on the “View Event Logs” link. The "Event Log File List"
page will be displayed. The display will show a list of fourteen
files.
e. Click the radio button to select the file you want to view and then
click the "View File" button to view the file.
f. Click the back button to return to the "Event Log File List"
g. To save a file to the PC that is running the Browser Program,
Right Click on the file name and follow the "Window s" instruction
as to where to save the file.
C. Trace Logs
These files are for diagnosing specific problems under the direction of
the DNF customer support person. The person will direct you as to
which traces to activate and how to retrieve the file for factory review.
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8. FRONT PANEL MENU
Menu
Item#
or or
1 Model Number
Version
2 GPIOS
Serial Ports
3 Label n/a Displays user assigned name up to 16
4 Time and Date n/a Displays the internal time and date.
5 View Current IP
Address
6 View Current
Subnet Mask
Menu ItemNotes
n/a Displays Model Number & Software Version
n/a Displays number of GPIs, GPOs, and Serial
Ports
characters
View New IP
Address
View New Subnet
Mask
Press ENTER to enter new IP address.
Use keys to change number.
Use keys to move cursor.
Press ENTER to save new IP address.
OR
Press ESC to exit without saving.
NOTE- New IP Address will take effect on next
power up.
Press ENTER to enter new Subnet Mask.
Use keys to change number.
Use keys to move cursor.
Press ENTER to save new Subnet Mask.
OR
Press ESC to exit without saving.
NOTE- New Subnet Mask will take eff e ct on
next power up.
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Menu
Item#
or or
7 View Current
Gateway Address
8 Channel Status View Protocol and
9 View Ethernet
Status:
10Mbs or 100Mbs
Link Up or Down
Menu ItemNotes
View New
Gateway Address
channel label
n/a
Press ENTER to enter new Gateway Address.
Use keys to change number.
Use keys to move cursor.
Press ENTER to save new Gateway Address.
OR
Press ESC to exit without saving.
NOTE- New Gateway Address will take effect
on next power up.
Displays channel 1-4 channel status and
timecode.
Link status is updated automatically every
second.
Press ENTER to change Link Speed.
Use keys to select AUTO or 10Mbs.
10 GPI State
Snapshot
11 View LTC and UB
data
Select AUTO to use highest available speed.
Select 10Mbs for long cable runs.
Press ENTER to save selection
OR
Press ESC to exit without saving.
View GPI bank
1-8, 9-16, 17-24,
25-32
n/a Displays Timecode values and User Bits Data
Displays GPI activity.
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9. FRONT PANEL DIAGNOSTICS
From the front panel of the DC20, quickly view the current Ethernet
status. Refer to Section 0, menu item #9.
On the front panel, use the or keys to step to the “View Ethernet
Status” display on the front panel display.
The display will show the current link status:
10Mbs or 100Mbs
Link Up or Link Down
The link status display is updated automatically every second.
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10. SPECIFICATIONS
Power: 100 VAC - 240 VAC power supply, Phihong PSAA60M, supplied with IEC
connector
Size: 1RU: 1 3/4 inch x 19 inch x 8 1/2 inch (H.W.D.)
Weight: 7 lbs
Front Panel Display: 2 line x 16 character
Front Panel Keyboard: 8 keys with LEDs
LTC: 3 pin Phoenix Connector
Pin 1 = LTC HI
Pin 2 = Tie to Pin 3
Pin 3 = Shield
VGA Port: D15HDF connector
E – Net #1: RJ45 Connector
E – Net #2: RJ45 Connector Not Used
USB #1: USB “A” socket Connector Not Used
USB #2: USB “A” socket Connector Not Used
REF Video: BNC Connector, Female
Power Connector: 9-Pin Male (D9M)
Pin # Function
1 Not Connected
2 +15-28V
3 Ground
4 Not Connected
Serial Port 1, 2, 3, 4: 9-Pin Female (D9F)
Pin # Function Pin # Function
1 Frame Ground 6 Transmit Common
2 Receive A (-) 7 Receive B (+)
3 Transmit B (+)
4 Receive Common
5 Spare
RS232 Port: 9-Pin Female (D9F)
Pin # Function Pin # Function
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 Rxd 7 RTS
3 Txd
4 DTR
5 Ground
Transmit A (-)
Frame Ground
CTS
RI
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1 Common Bus 20 Ground
2 GPO #1 N.O. 21 GPO #1 COMMON
3 GPO #2 N.O. 22 GPO #2 COMMON
4 GPO #3 N.O. 23 GPO #3 COMMON
5 GPO #4 N.O. 24 GPO #4 COMMON
6 GPO #5 N.O. 25 GPO #5 COMMON
7 GPO #6 N.O. 26 GPO #6 COMMON
8 GPO #7 N.O. 27 GPO #7 COMMON
9 GPO #8 N.O. 28 GPO #8 COMMON
10 Common Bus 29 Ground
11 GPO #9 N.O. 30 GPO #9 COMMON
12 GPO #10 N.O.
13 GPO #11 N.O.
14 GPO #12 N.O.
15 GPO #13 N.O.
16 GPO #14 N.O.
17 GPO #15 N.O.
18 GPO #16 N.O.
19 Common Bus
31 GPO #10 COMMON
32 GPO #11 COMMON
33 GPO #12 COMMON
34 GPO #13 COMMON
35 GPO #14 COMMON
36 GPO #15 COMMON
37 GPO #16 COMMON
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11. CONFIGURE GPIS FOR DRY/WET
OPERATION
GPIs are set to Dry operation by default. The GPIs may be set for Wet mode
using either a GTP-32 Breakout Panel or using jumpers within the GTP-32. To
configure the jumpers inside the GTP-32:
1) Power down the GTP-32.
2) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remov e the top cover from the GTP-32. To do
so, you will need to remove 3 screws from each side of the unit, 2 from
the rear, and 1 from the center of the front of the unit.
3) The GPIO card is on the far right hand side of the unit (if facing the front
panel), behind the GPIO connectors.
4) The jumpers for the GPIs are directly behind the GPI connectors, labeled
J7 through J38. Each set of jumpers for a GPI consists of 4 pins. See the
table below for which GPI corresponds to which jumpers.
5) For Dry operation, set one jumper across pins 2 and 3. Hang the second
jumper off of pin 1.
6) For Wet operation, set one jumper across pin 1 and 2. Set the second
jumper across pins 3 and 4.
7) Once all necessary changes to the jumpers have been made, replace the
top cover and screws on the GTP-32.
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13. FRONT & REAR VIEWS
Front View
Rear View
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14. DNF Controls Limited Warranty
DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the original
purchaser from DNF Controls.
In order to enforce the rights under this warranty, the customer must first contact
DNFs Customer Support Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and
fixing the problem without sending the unit in for repair. If DNF’s Customer Support
Department cannot fix the problem, the customer will be issued a Returned
Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). The customer will then sh ip the defective
product prepaid to DNF Controls with the RMA number clearly indicated on the
customer’s shipping document. The merchandise is to be shipped to:
DNF Controls
12843 Foothill Blvd., Suite C
Sylmar, CA 91342
USA
Failure to obtain a proper RMA number prior to retu rning the product may result in
the return not being accepted, or in a charge for the required repair.
DNF Controls, at its option, will repair or replace the defectiv e unit. DNF Controls will
return the unit prepaid to the customer. The method of shipment is at the discretion
of DNF Controls, principally UPS Ground for shipments within the United States of
America. Shipments to international customers will be sent via air. Should a
customer require the product to be returned in a more expeditious manner, the
return shipment will be billed to their freight account.
This warranty will be considered null and void if accident, misuse, abuse, improper
line voltage, fire, water, lightning or other acts of God damaged the product. All
repair parts are to be supplied by DNF Controls, either directly or through its
authorized dealer network. Similarly, any repair work not performed by either DNF
Controls or its authorized dealer may void the warranty.
After the warranty period has expired, DNF Controls offers repair services.
Equipment is evaluated and repair price quoted prior to any work performed. DNF
Controls reserves the right to refuse repair of any unit outside the warranty period
that is deemed non-repairable.
DNF Controls shall not be liable for direct, indirect, in cidental, consequential or oth er
types of damage resulting from the use of the product.
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