DNF Controls USP-RDC User Manual

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USP-RDC-8 & USP-RDC-16

Control Primary and Backup at the press of one button

A new addition to DNF Controls’ field proven, trusted Universal Switch Panel product line,
the USP-RDC makes it easy to control and monitor Primary / Backup systems—

Emergency Bypass Switches, Break-In Switches, Signal Path Switches, Audio / Video

Simplify Operation & Reduce Operator Error

Monitor and control the primary and backup system from a single tactile panel. Press one
button to command both systems simultaneously. Press another button to control only
Primary or only Backup. Give the operator control over only those functions required to do
the job.

• Monitor Primary and Backup status on the same button

• Visual Sync Error when Primary and Backup don’t match

• Select control of Primary or Backup only to fix sync error

• Visual Error for Primary or Backup failure

Routers, Content & Commercial Playout…….

In one location, tally both Primary and Backup statuses with text and color. When a Primary
/ Backup mismatch occurs, the assigned button changes to assigned color to quickly notify
the operator of a system error.

Press a button to turn off Redundant control and tally. Press another button to only view and
control Primary. Press it again to only view and control Backup to quickly and easily correct
system mismatch.

Replace Difficult to Support or Obsolete systems

The USP-RDC is an off-the-shelf solution that can be easily configured by personnel to meet
operational needs. Assign specific functions to specific keys. Use key color and text to help
operator easily identify Primary / Backup system status and errors. Easily add or remove
functions and status as staffing and operational needs change.

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Setup and Configuration is Easy

Use a standard web-browser to assign functions to keys, enter key text, and select key
colors. Simply select from drop-drown menus and fill in text boxes. Save panel
configuration to your PC. Create multiple configurations for special events, weekend staffing,
and temporary needs. Restore saved configuration from your PC to the panel.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION ............................................................ 4

2. REMOTE DEVICE ASSIGNMENT Configuration Web Page .................... 6

3. EVENT ACTION TABLE Configuration Web Page..................................... 7

4. TALLY ASSIGNMENT Configuration Web Page ...................................... 10

5. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ....................................................................... 12

6. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................... 13

Revision History

Version 1.0 Original

Version 1.1 Added User Register description to Tally Assignment table.

Version 1.2 Added Follow GTP/DC description to Tally Assignment table.

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1. INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION

INSTALLATION

Refer to the REAR PANEL CONNECTORS section for power, Ethernet, and switch information.

Use the Remote Device Assignment web page to configure connectivity to GTP-32 Control
Processor or DC20 Device Controller.

Use the Event Action Table web page to send USP key presses to Remote Devices defined on
the Remote Devices Assignment web page.

Use the Tally Assignment web page to configure key tallies- text and color.

POWER

The USP-RDC is powered from a DNF supplied external power supply.

DEFAULT ETHERNET CONFIGURATION

IP Address: 192.168.10.217

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 192.168.10.1

RESET

Press the RESET switch on the rear of the unit to reboot it.

Switch S1

Press and hold the S1 switch for 10 seconds to reset the IP address, subnet mask, Gateway, and
configuration to factory defaults.

CONFIGURATION

The USP-RDC is configured using a standard web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, and
Chrome). Enter the USP’s IP address in the Address/ URL bar, typically located at the top of the
web browser page, to access the configuration Home Page. Use the links on the left side of the
Home Page to access the desired configuration web page.

All configuration settings are saved in non-volatile memory in the unit. Settings are retained
when power is removed.

Settings may be uploaded to a computer as a configuration file (.dnf) for storage. Configuration
files may be downloaded from a computer into the USP to restore a saved configuration. A
configuration file contains all of configuration settings except IP address, subnet mask, and
gateway address. Partial configuration upload or download is not supported. The configuration
file is a not a text formatted file. It can not be viewed or modified with a text editor.

To access the System Configuration web page, use the following log-on when prompted.

User name: dnfuser

Password: controls

NOTE- Redundant Mode of operation is enabled at powerup.

Use a USP key to turn Redundant Mode On/Off.

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