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OPERATION MANUAL

VSF-600 SERIES

Routing Switcher

VSF-6496, VSF-64128 VSF-9632, VSF-9664 VSF-9696, VSF-96128 VSF-12832, VSF-12864 VSF-12896, VSF-128128

S/N 9310012 - Higher

Edition

Precautions

Important Safety Warnings

[Power]

Caution

Stop

[Grounding]

Caution

Hazard

Caution

Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage.

Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion.

Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord for excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.

Ensure unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock hazard.

Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous nature.

Ensure power cord is firmly plugged into AC outlet.

[Operation]

Hazard

Do not operate unit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing so could result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.

Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing so could result in fire, other hazards, or unit malfunction.

If foreign material does enter the unit, turn power off and disconnect power cord immediately. Remove material and contact authorized service representative if damage has occurred.

[Transportation]

Caution

Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause malfunction. When you need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials or alternate adequate packing.

[Circuitry Access]

Stop

Hazard

Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied to the unit! Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.

Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor. Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even after power is disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are especially hazardous. Avoid contact with any capacitors.

Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed. Operating unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or unit malfunction.

[Potential Hazards]

Caution

If abnormal smells or noises are noticed coming from the unit, turn power off immediately and disconnect power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If problems similar to above occur, contact authorized service representative before attempting to again operate unit.

[Consumables]

Caution

The consumables used in unit must be replaced periodically. For further details on which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life of the consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used, they should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing the consumables, contact your dealer.

[Rubber Feet]

Caution

If this product has come with rubber feet attached by screws, do not insert the screws again without rubber feet after removing the rubber feet and screws. It may cause damage to the internal circuits or components of the unit. To install the rubber feet again to the unit, do not use other than the supplied rubber feet and screws.

Upon Receipt

Unpacking

VSF-600 units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment. Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and operational settings.

Check your received items against the packing lists below.

ITEM QTY REMARKS

VSF-600 1 AC Cord 1

Rack Mount Brackets 1 set EIA standard type Operation Manual 1 This manual RS-232C Control Software 1 CD-ROM (for Windows)

Routing Switcher RS/VSF Series Control Software

1 Separate manual

Check

Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items are missing, inform your supplier immediately.

Check Installed Board

Combination of installed boards on VSF-600 varies by the customer's requirement. Please check that correct boards are installed as specified in the configuration table. Checking procedure is shown below;

 Checking procedure

1) Remove the two screws on the front panel of VSF-600.

2) The slot numbers are as below and the numbers are also labeled on the slots.

OFF

Slot 1

Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6

Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 Slot 10 Slot 11 Slot 12

 Configuration Table

Model No

VSF-6496

VSF-64128

VSF-9632

VSF-9664

VSF-9696

VSF-96128

VSF-12832

VSF-12864

VSF-12896

VSF-128128

Numbers of

Inputs/Outputs

64 Inputs x 96 Outrputs

64 Inputs x

128 Outrputs

96 Inputs x 32 Outrputs

96 Inputs x 64 Outrputs

96 Inputs x 96 Outrputs

96 Inputs x

128 Outrputs 128 Inputs x

32 Outrputs

128 Inputs x

64 Outrputs

128 Inputs x

96 Outrputs

128 Inputs x 128 Outrputs

Numbers of

VSF-I3204

Numbers of VSF-X6432

Slots for Installation

2 3 1, 2, 3, 5, 7

2 4 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9

3 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 11

3 4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11

3 6

3 8

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

4 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12

4 4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12

4 6

4 8

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

3) After assuring boards are installed in correct slots, attach and secure the front panel with the two screws.

Table of Contents

1. Prior to Starting ...........................................................................................................................1

1-1. About VSF-600 ...................................................................................................................1

1-2. Features..............................................................................................................................1

1-3. About This Manual ..............................................................................................................2

2. Part Descriptions.........................................................................................................................3

2-1. Front Panel .........................................................................................................................3

2-2. Interior Front Panel .............................................................................................................4

2-3. Rear Panel..........................................................................................................................6

3. Connection..................................................................................................................................7

3-1. Video Input/Output and external sync signal Connections..................................................7

3-2. Connections with Remote Control Unit ...............................................................................8

3-3. Connections with TG-1616 Title Generator.........................................................................9

3-4. Computer Control Connection ..........................................................................................10

3-5. Alarm Connector Connection ............................................................................................11

3-5-1. ALARM OUT Connector............................................................................................11

3-5-2. Connection Procedure ..............................................................................................12

3-5-3. Alarm Output Circuit Connection Example................................................................12

4. Internal Settings........................................................................................................................13

4-1. Video Input Card (VSF-I3204)...........................................................................................14

4-2. Video Crosspoint Card (VSF-X6432) ................................................................................15

4-3. CPU Card .........................................................................................................................16

4-3-1. Removing CPU Card ................................................................................................16

4-3-2. Dip switch / Jumper Settings.....................................................................................17

4-3-3. Setting the RS-232C/RS-422 Connector ..................................................................18

5. Applying Power .........................................................................................................................18

6. Parameter Settings ...................................................................................................................19

6-1. Setting Procedure .............................................................................................................19

6-2. Setting Items and Display .................................................................................................22

6-2-1. Version Display – ADR 00000000 – ..........................................................................22

6-2-2. RS-232C/RS-422 Baud Rate Setting – ADR 00010000 –.......................................23

6-2-3. Linkage Function Setting with TG-1616 – ADR 00010111 – ....................................23

6-2-4. Initialization Setting – ADR 11111111 –......................................................................24

7. Remote Control Connection......................................................................................................25

7-1. SERIAL I/F connector .......................................................................................................25

7-2. Cable connection example................................................................................................25

7-3. Remote Control via RU-3000 ........................................................................................... 27

7-4. VSF/TG Linkage............................................................................................................... 28

8. Serial Control............................................................................................................................ 31

8-1. General description .......................................................................................................... 31

8-2. RS-232C/RS-422 connector............................................................................................. 31

8-2-1. RS-232C Interface.................................................................................................... 32

8-2-2. RS-422 Interface ...................................................................................................... 33

8-3. Communication Parameters............................................................................................. 34

8-4. Protocol ............................................................................................................................ 34

8-5. Command Logic ............................................................................................................... 35

8-6. Operational Flow .............................................................................................................. 36

8-7. Control Commands .......................................................................................................... 37

8-7-1. Crosspoint Switching Commands............................................................................. 37

8-7-2. Preset Switching Commands ................................................................................... 38

8-7-3. Status Request Commands...................................................................................... 39

8-7-4. Response Commands.............................................................................................. 40

8-7-5. Control Commands and ASCII Codes ...................................................................... 42

9. Control by RS Commands........................................................................................................ 45

9-1. RS Command Format ...................................................................................................... 46

9-2. Salvo Function.................................................................................................................. 48

9-2-1. Clearing the Salvo Preset Table ............................................................................... 49

9-2-2. Recording the Salvo Crosspoints ............................................................................. 49

9-2-3. Clearing the Salvo Crosspoints ................................................................................ 50

9-2-4. Salvo Registration .................................................................................................... 50

9-2-5. Salvo Calling ............................................................................................................51

9-2-6. Checking the Salvo Registered Settings .................................................................. 52

9-3. Sequence Switching.........................................................................................................53

9-3-1. Sequence Switching Registration............................................................................. 53

9-3-2. Starting the Sequence Switching.............................................................................. 54

9-3-3. Stopping Sequence Switching.................................................................................. 55

9-3-4. Confirming Sequence Switching............................................................................... 55

9-4. Auto Salvo Switching........................................................................................................ 56

9-4-1. Auto Salvo Switching Registration............................................................................ 56

9-4-2. Starting Auto Salvo Switching................................................................................... 57

9-4-3. Stopping Auto Salvo Switching ................................................................................. 57

9-4-4. Confirming Auto Salvo Switching.............................................................................. 58

9-5. Chop Switching ................................................................................................................ 59

9-5-1. Chop Switching Registration .................................................................................... 59

9-5-2. Starting Chop Switching ........................................................................................... 60

9-5-3. Stopping Chop Switching ......................................................................................... 61

9-5-4. Confirming Chop Switching ...................................................................................... 61

9-6. Alarm Switching................................................................................................................ 62

9-6-1. Alarm Switching Setting and Cancellation.................................................................62

9-6-2. Confirming Alarm Switching......................................................................................62

9-7. Crosspoint Inhibit ..............................................................................................................63

9-7-1. Crosspoint Inhibit Setting..........................................................................................63

9-7-2. Canceling Crosspoint Inhibits....................................................................................64

9-7-3. Confirming Crosspoint Inhibit Setting........................................................................64

9-8. Destination Lock Function.................................................................................................65

9-8-1. Destination Lock Setting ...........................................................................................65

9-8-2. Confirming Destination Lock Setting.........................................................................66

9-9. Logical Channel Assignment.............................................................................................66

9-9-1. Logical Output Channel Assignment.........................................................................67

9-9-2. Confirming Logical Output Channel Assignment.......................................................70

9-9-3. Logical Input Channel Assignment............................................................................71

9-9-4. Confirming Logical Input Channel Assignment .........................................................72

9-10. Time................................................................................................................................73

9-10-1. Time Settings..........................................................................................................73

9-10-2. Checking Time........................................................................................................74

10. Optional Installation and Expansion........................................................................................75

10-1. Power Unit（VSF-600PS） ............................................................................................75

10-1-1. Parts Descriptions...................................................................................................75

10-1-2. Installing Option Power Unit....................................................................................75

10-2. CPU Card（VSF-600CPU）...........................................................................................78

10-2-1. Settings and Checks...............................................................................................78

10-2-2. Installing Option CPU Card.....................................................................................80

10-3. Video Input Card (VSF-I3204).........................................................................................81

10-3-1. Settings and Checks...............................................................................................81

10-3-2. Adding Video Input Cards .......................................................................................82

10-4. Video Crosspoint Card (VSF-X6432) ..............................................................................84

10-4-1. Setting and Checks.................................................................................................84

10-4-2. Installing Option Video Crosspoint Card .................................................................85

11. If Problem Occurs ...................................................................................................................88

12. Specifications & Dimensions...................................................................................................89

12-1. Unit Specifications...........................................................................................................89

12-2. External Dimensions.......................................................................................................91

1. Prior to Starting

Congratulations! By purchasing VSF-600 routing switcher you have entered the world of FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs. FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems. Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing service to you.

1-1. About VSF-600

The VSF-600 is a low-cost routing system with high performance and advanced functions that is

ideal for monitoring and audio-visual systems. Control is possible over an RS-232C/RS-422 interface by a serial control device such as a computer or by a remote control unit such as the RU-3000. The VSF-600 incorporates the following internal cards and units for providing support for configurations from a minimum of 64 inputsx96 outputs or 96 inputsx32 outputs to a maximum of 128 inputs×128 outputs in 32-input×32-output units.

VSF-I3204： Video Input Card

VSF-X6432： Video Crosspoint Card

VSF-600PS： Power Supply

VSF-600CPU： CPU Card

Video input card for 32 video inputs. This Optional card can be added for enabling expansion in 32-input units up to a maximum of 128 inputs.

Video crosspoint card for 32 video outputs. Optional cards can be added for enabling expansion in 32-output units up to a maximum of 128 outputs.

An optional power supply. Can be added for enabling redundant power supply.

An optional CPU board. Can be added for enabling redundant power supply.

1-2. Features

 6U-size frame with the capacity of 128×128 matrix  Configurations ranging from a minimum of 64×96 or 96×32 up to a maximum of 128×128 in

32-input×32-output units

 Maintenance-friendly design

 Easy front access to the boards and power units.  Easy back access to the fan motor.

 Redundancy of the power supply and CPU card is possible for enabling safer system

operation (option)

 Incorporates an RS-232C/RS-422 9-pin serial interface for enabling a wide array of

operations

 Various crosspoint switching operations are available.

 Standard crosspoint switching (Crosspoint switching)  Simultaneous switching of multiple crosspoints (Multiple switching)  Simultaneous switching of registered multiple crosspoints (Multiple registered switching)  Automatic switching of input channels at a selected time (Sequence switching)  Automatic switching of registered crosspoints (Auto salvo switching)  Alternate switching between two input channels (Chop switching)  Automatic switching to selected input channel when input signal is disconnected (Alarm

switching)

 Alarm function can detect voltage drops in the power supply, stopping of the fan motor, and

malfunctions in the CPU card and indicate alarms by alarm signal output and the LEDs on the front panel

 Includes an operation, alarm, and communication log (record) function (to enable tracing of

causes when a malfunction occurs)

 Up to 14 RU-3000 remote control units can be connected.  Enables connection of the FOR-A TG-1616 title generator for allowing camera title switching

linked to VSF crosspoints (VSF/TG linkage operation)

1-3. About This Manual

This manual is intended to help the user easily operate the VSF-600 and make full use of its functions during operations. Before connecting or operating your unit, read this operation manual thoroughly to ensure you understand the product. After reading, it is important to keep this manual in a safe place and available for reference.

Font Conventions

The following conventions are used through out this manual:

 Circled text (for example MATT) is used for buttons.  Shaded text (such as OFF) is used for the setting parameters and values in the menus.

2. Part Descriptions

2-1. Front Panel

(1) (1)

(1) Screws Remove these screws to open front panel. (two screws) (2) Power indicator (POWER 1)

(3) Power switch (POWER 1) Power switch. Used to turn unit power ON / OFF. (4) ALARM-A

Expansion POWER switch

(5)

( POWER 2 )

(6) ALARM-B

* POWER 2 or CPU 2 indication will be displayed at the addition of the power unit or the CPU card.

(2)(3)

(5) (4) (6)

Power indication will be lit green whenever power switch is set to ON and power applied to the unit.

Alarm function to detect failure of power ( POWER 1, 2 ), fan or CPU card (CPU 1, 2 ), output alarm signal and lit a LED on front panel

Normal condition: lit green Detected error: lit red (Alarm signal) Not installed: Lights off. Used for the added optional power unit (VSF-600PS).

Used for the added optional CPU card (VSF-600CPU). Detects failure of power, fan or CPU card, output alarm signal and lit a LED on front panel

2-2. Interior Front Panel

(3)Screw

(5) (6)

(3)-15

OFF

(3)-16

(3)Screw (4) (2)-13 (2)-14

(1)

Slots for Video input card, Video crosspoint card (Slot 1-12)

(1)Fixing plate screw

Slot 1 Video input card (VSF-I3204) Inputs1-32ch Slot 2 Video input card (VSF-I3204) Inputs33-64ch Slot 3 Video crosspoint card (VSF-X6432) Outrputs1-32ch (Inputs1-64ch) Slot 4 Video crosspoint card (VSF-X6432) Outrputs1-32ch (Inputs65-128ch) Slot 5 Video crosspoint card (VSF-X6432) Outrputs33-64ch (Inputs1-64ch) Slot 6 Video crosspoint card (VSF-X6432) Outrputs33-64ch (Inputs65-128ch) Slot 7 Video crosspoint card (VSF-X6432) Outrputs65-96ch (Inputs1-64ch) Slot 8 Video crosspoint card (VSF-X6432) Outrputs65-96ch (Inputs65-128ch) Slot 9 Video crosspoint card (VSF-X6432) Outrputs97-128ch (Inputs1-64ch) Slot 10 Video crosspoint card (VSF-X6432) Outrputs97-128ch (Inputs65-128ch) Slot 11 Video input card (VSF-I3204) Inputs65-96ch Slot 12 Video input card (VSF-I3204) Inputs97-128ch Slot for CPU card (Slot 13-14)

(2)

Slot 13 Standard CPU card（CPU 1） Slot 14

Additional option CPU card (CPU 2: VSF-600CPU) See section 10-2. "CPU Card（VSF-600CPU）" for installation.

(1)-1

(1)-2 (1)-3 (1)-4 (1)-5

(1)-6

(1)-7 (1)-8 (1)-9 (1)-10 (1)-11

(1)-12

Slot for power unit (Slot 15-16)

(3)

Slot 15 Standard power unit (POWER 1)

Slot 16 Additional option power unit (POWER 2: VSF-600PS) (4) Unused Slot （Slot 17-18） (5) Channel display card

Card to display status of crosspoints and each setting. In crosspoint mode, green

indication on the left shows input channels and red indication on the right shows output

channels. (6) Additional channel display card

Card to display status of crosspoints and each setting. Used when the optional CPU card

(CPU 2: VSF-600CPU) is installed.

Video input cards and video crosspoint cars installed in slots are secured with two fixing panel. (Each panel is secured with two screws.) Refer to section 10-3. "Video Input Card (VSF-I3204)" and 10-4. "Video Crosspoint Card (VSF-X6432)". Each power unit is secured with 3 screws, 2 in front and 1 in back. Each channel display card is secured with 2 screws in front.

IMPORTANT

2-3. Rear Panel

(1)

(2)

(1)

(1) VIDEO IN Connector for video signal input. 75Ω terminated. (2) VIDEO OUT Connector for video signal output. (3) REF IN

(4) REF OUT

(5) RS-232C/422

(6) SERIAL I/F A/B

(7) ALARM OUT

Ground

(8)

terminal

(9) AC IN

(10) FAN Cooling fan unit. This fan unit is secured with 4 screws.

Power unit

(11)

Blank panel

(12) NETWORK 1, 2 Unused

Connector for external reference signal input. Used to input external standard black burst signal or composite sync signal. Switching is performed by the reference signal input. If no cable is connected, the REF IN connector is terminated at 75Ω.

Connector for external reference signal output. Used to output Loopthru of externally input black burst or composite sync signal. (By applying a cable to REF OUT, 75Ω termination of REF IN is turned OFF.) It would not output signal without CPU card.

Used for RS-232C or RS-422 protocol control connection when controlling crosspoint selection via computer. Connector is 9-pin D-sub, male. Note that connector lock screws must be inch type screws. (Factory default is RS-232C. See section 4-3-3. "Setting the RS-232C/RS-422 Connector" for the setting details.)

Used for control connection to optional remote control units (RU-3000) or title generator (TG-1616). Connector is 9-pin D-sub, female. Note that connector lock screws must be inch type screws.

Connector for alarm outputs. Detects failure of power, fan or CPU card, and output alarm signal. (See section 3-5. "Alarm Connector Connection" for the details.

Used to ground unit to protect operators against static electricity and electrical shock.

Used for connection to AC power source via supplied accessory cord. Each power unit is secured with 3 screws, 2 in front and 1 in back.

Additional power unit (VSF-600PS). (See section 10-1 "Power Unit （VSF-600PS）" for the installation.)

(8)

(4)

(3)

(12)

（10）

(9)

(5) (6)

(7) (11)

3. Connection

3-1. Video Input/Output and external sync signal

Connections

Video input and output connections should be generally made as below.

（Input signals from cameras.）

Camera 1

Camera 2

Monitor 1

Display image as crosspoint settings.

Monitor 2 Monitor128

Camera 128

External sync signal (Black burst or composite reference signal)

VSF-600

Loopthru from REF IN

3-2. Connections with Remote Control Unit

Crosspoint switching and other operations can be performed by remote control by connecting a RU-3000 or RU-1616 remote control unit to the serial interface (I/F) of the VSF-600. See section 7-3. "Remote Control via RU-3000" for the details.

9 pin serial cable

9 pin D-sub terminator

REMOTE 1

REMOTE 2

RU-3000 unit 1

VSF-600

9 pin D-sub terminator

9 pin serial cable

REMOTE 1

REMOTE 2

RU-3000 unit 2

3-3. Connections with TG-1616 Title Generator

Connecting with TG-1616 title generator enables you crosspoint title switching. See section 7-4 "VSF/TG Linkage" for the details.

Camera 1

Video camera

VIDEO IN1～128

VIDEO IN1～16

Internal parameter adjustment is required to activate interlock switching with TG-1616. For the details, see section 6-2-3. "Linkage Function Setting with TG-1616 – ADR 00010111 –". When changing the channels, the title superimpose is turned off, and then the superimpose turns on again after the title is changed.

It takes approximately 3 seconds at the most for TG-1616 to process crosspoint switching. There must be intervals more than 1 second between each operation of automatic switching such as sequence switching or each crosspoint switching. For performing the multiple switching, keep the interval of more than 5 seconds.

Camera 2

1-128

VSF-12832（VSF600）

TG-1616

12345678910111213141516

VIDEO O UT

VIDEO O UTVIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT 1～16

Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 16

Camera 128

REMOTE1

REMOTE2

Monitor1-16

IMPORTANT

RU-3000

REMOTE 1

REMOTE 2

Terminator

SERIAL I/F

IN IN

REF

SERIAL I/F

ID: 0 Termination: ON

RS-232C

SERIAL I/F

EXT TIME ADJ

AC100V- 50/60Hz IN

3-4. Computer Control Connection

Crosspoint switching settings can be made via computer command using either RS-232C or RS-422 interface via the RS-232C/RS-422 connector. Note that interface at RS-232C/RS-422 connector is internally set. (See section 4-3-3. "Setting the RS-232C/RS-422 Connector" for the setting details.)

VSF-600

Computer

RS-232C/RS-422

3-5. Alarm Connector Connection

During operation, the VSF-600 detects voltage drops in the power supply, or stopping of the fan motor, and monitors CPU card operation. If any problems occur, a non-voltage contact signal is output from ALARM OUT at the rear. This function enables to send notification of problems to an external device.

3-5-1. ALARM OUT Connector

 Pin assignment

Pin no. Signal

A B

GND Ground Terminal

 Specifications

Applicable cable

Cable allowance

Standard length of exposed wire

Recommended tool for button operation

 Alarm output

The table below shows ALARM OUT connector status based on the operating status of the units and cards.

Main unit

ON/OFF

OFF

ON OK OK OK

ON NG OK OK

ON OK NG OK

ON OK OK NG

ALARM OUT

AGNDB

A and B form a short-circuit if a voltage drop in the power supply, stopping of the fan motor, or malfunction in the CPU card is detected during operation.

Single wire: ɸ 1.0（AWG18） Twisted wire: 0.75 mm² Single wire: ɸ 0.4 - ɸ 1.0（AWG26 - 18） Twisted wire:0.3 mm² - 0.75 mm²（AWG22 - 20） Bare wire diameter: ɸ 0.18 or more

10mm

Flat-head screwdriver (Shaft diameter ɸ 3, blade width

2.6 mm)

Output

voltage

Fan

operation

CPU card

operation

ALARM OUT connector

status

Short circuit between A-B (connected)

Open circuit between A-B (not connected)

Short circuit between A-B (connected)

 Rated voltage and rated current

Rated voltage Rated current

DC 24 V 200 mA

IMPORTANT

To ensure safe usage of the ALARM OUT connector, be sure to follow the guidelines

below.

(1) Use within the specified range for the rated voltage and rated current. Even when

usage is within the ratings, the current should also be compliant with the

connected wires. (2) Be sure to turn off the VSF-600 before connecting or disconnecting wires. (3) Do not insert wires other than the wires recommended for usage. (4) Be sure to keep the specified length of exposed wire (10 mm).

(5) Insert and connect one wire per insertion hole.

3-5-2. Connection Procedure

The wire connection procedure to the ALARM OUT terminal block is shown below. Be sure to turn off the VSF-600 before performing this connection procedure.

1) Remove the wire covering up to about 10 mm.

2) Use a flat-head screwdriver to hold down the

Button

pprox. 10 mm

button, and then once the insertion hole is opened, insert the wire.

3) After the wire is inserted, release the flat-head screwdriver from the button.

3-5-3. Alarm Output Circuit Connection Example

Wire

This is a circuit example where a red LED is lit when a malfunction occurs.

VSF-600 side

Alarm side

GND

Closed when

malfunction occurs

Red LED

VCC

* Use a constant that matches the LED specifications for the resistance R.

4. Internal Settings

Depending on your system configuration, settings for Dip switches and jumpers on the internal MAIN board may have to be changed from factory defaults.

IMPORTANT

Always switch unit power OFF and disconnect power cord before accessing unit interior to make settings.

1) Remove the two screws on the front panel of VSF-600.

2) For the details of individual card settings, see section 4-1 to 4-3. The card in slot 13 needs to be taken out from the slot by using injector to verify the settings. The cards in other slots can be observed as they are in slots.

3) After completing verification and modification of settings, attach and secure the front panel with two screws.

OFF

Slot 1-2 (VSF-I3204) （See section 4-1）

Slot 3-10 (VSF-X6432) （See section 4-2）

Slot1 1-12 (VSF-I3204) （See section 4-1）

Slot 13 (CPU)

(See section 4-3)

4-1. Video Input Card (VSF-I3204)

The figure below is the top view of Video input card. Verify LEDs and Dip switches are set as shown.

Front

side

(1) Signal detection LED

Signal detection LEDs are aligned 1ch to 32ch from the viewer's left. Each LED indicates presence of each channel's video signal.

IN01

IN02

IN03

IN04

(2) Dip switch (Piano type)

Dip switches can be viewed as figure right. All Dip switches are preset OFF at the factory before shipping. □ indicates the switch position. (Do not change settings.)

(3) Power Indication LED

When DC +12 V, DC +5 V, or DC -5 V power is supplied, the corresponding power indicator turns on.

(1) Signal

detection LED

IN05

IN06

IN07

1～32

IN08

(2) Dip switch

＜VSF-I3204＞

IN10

IN09

IN12

IN11

IN13

IN14

IN15

…………

IN16

1234 ON

-5V

(3) Power

indication LED

IN29

+12V

+5V

IN30

IN31

IN32

Switch

4-2. Video Crosspoint Card (VSF-X6432)

The figure below is the top view of Video crosspoint card. Verify LEDs and Dip switches are set as shown.

Front

side

(1) Signal detection

LED

1～32

(2) Dip switch

(1) Signal detection LED

Signal detection LEDs are aligned ch 1 to 32 from viewer's lefts. Each LED indicates presence of each channel's video signal.

＜VSF-X6432＞

OUT02 OUT03 OUT04 OUT05 OUT06

OUT01

OUT07 OUT08

OUT10

OUT11

OUT12 OUT13 OUT14

OUT15 OUT16

OUT09

…………

(2) Dip switch (Piano type)

Dip switches can be viewed as figure right. All Dip switches are preset OFF at the factory before shipping. □ indicates the switch position. (Do not change settings)

1 2 3 4 ON

(3) Power Indication LED

When DC +12 V, DC +5 V, or DC -5 V power is supplied, the corresponding power indicator turns

-5V +5V +12V

on.

(3) Power indication

LED

OUT30 OUT31 OUT32

Switch

4-3. CPU Card

4-3-1. Removing CPU Card

Be sure to turn off the VSF-600 main unit. Checking procedure for CPU card setting installed in slot 13 is shown below.

OFF

CPU card ejecto

1) Loosen securing 2 screws (arrowed) from Channel display card.

2) Push the channel display card diagonally right up, and carefully pull the card forward while keeping the securing screws in screw holes.

3) Pull ejector on the right end of CPU card and the ejector will turn open outward.

4) Take CPU card from the slot. Make the necessary settings by referring to section 4-3-2 and 4-3-3. For changing parameter settings, refer to section 6. "Parameter Settings".

5) After completing settings, place the card on the rail and slide it into slot.

6) By closing ejector inward, CPU card will be connected to the connector inside.

7) Reinstall the channel display card by reversing procedure 2), and secure with screws.

Securing

screws

Channel display card

4-3-2. Dip switch / Jumper Settings

The figure below is the top view of CPU card. Locations and functions of push switches, Dip switches and jumpers are shown below.

 Jumper settings

 Push switch and Dip switch settings

Parameter settings can be changed with following switches. Refer to section 6. "Parameter Settings" for the settings. When both standard CPU card (in slot 13) and VSF-600CPU (in slot 14) are installed, setting should be made with push switches and Dip switches on the standard CPU card.

S4（PUSH SW）

12345678

BT CPU CARD

JP6

422/232C

485

JP2

JP1

CN2

Jumper Description

For maintenance use only. Do not change. Factory default is set to

485

( ) opposite to 485.

JP1

JP2

JP6

Assigning RS-232C or RS-422 interface to RS-232C/RS-422 connector. See section 4-3-3 for the necessary changes.

Assigning RS-232C or RS422 interface to RS-232C/RS-422 connector. See section 4-3-3 for the necessary changes.

Switch Descriptions

Determines effective/ineffective of the settings of S3 and S6

switches S3（DIP SW） Used to set parameter. (See section 3-2 for the details) S6（DIP SW） Used to choose parameter items. (See section 6-2 for the details)

4-3-3. Setting the RS-232C/RS-422 Connector

Two jumper pins can be used to change the RS-232C/RS-422 connector usage setting. Make the settings by referring to the table below.

connector to use JP2 JP6

232C side 232C side

422/232C 422/232C

RS-232C

(Factory default)

422 side 422 side

422/232C

RS-422

For details about the RS-232C/RS-422 communication protocol and connection cables, see section 8. “Serial Control”

IMPORTANT

Before changing the RS-232C/RS-422 connector setting, be sure to turn OFF the VSF-600 main unit.

422/232C

5. Applying Power

After completing every setting described in section 4, turn ON the power switch on the front panel. Channel display card displays as below.

For changing parameter settings, refer to section 6. "Parameter Settings". For operating in default setting, refer to section 8. "Serial Control".

6. Parameter Settings

Parameter settings can be made if necessary. The settings are made using Dip switches S3 and S6 and push switch S4 on the CPU card and the channel display card. If both the standard CPU card (CPU card in slot 13) and VSF-600CPU (CPU card in slot 14) are installed, use the standard CPU card push switch and Dip switches to make the settings.

6-1. Setting Procedure

The assigned numerical values when switch numbers 1 to 8 of S6 and S3 are ON are shown below. The address and data settings are based on the total numerical value of these switches.

When set to ON:

DIP SW No. 1 = 1 DIP SW No. 2 = 2 DIP SW No. 3 = 4 DIP SW No. 4 = 8 DIP SW No. 5 = 16 DIP SW No. 6 = 32 DIP SW No. 7 = 64 DIP SW No. 8 = 128

Example: When DIP switch numbers 1, 2, 4, and 7 are

ON, the total value is 75.

When all are OFF, the value is 0. When all are

ON, the value is 255.

indicates the switch position. This figure shows when all switches are set to OFF.

In “Address setting (S6)” and “Data setting (S3)” shown in the table in section 6-2, “Settings,” the switch ON state is indicated by 1, and OFF state is indicated by 0. For example, to set “9” (switching timing setting), S6 number 1 (1) and number 4 (8) are set to ON, and this is expressed as (00001001)

The actual switch settings appear as:

Address

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

( indicates the switch position)

Address

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Data

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Values and Switch Settings

Value Description 0 ( 00000000 )

1 ( 00000001 )

2 ( 00000010 )

16 ( 00010000 )

23 ( 00010111 )

255 ( 11111111 )

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

( indicates the switch position)

Make the data settings and display settings for the channel display card by referring to the flowchart

)

below.

Purpose Channel DIsplayProcedure

Ex.: Changing the baud

rate of RS-232C

Item 16 = 00010000

Set ADR (S6

ADR (S6) 00010000

This is displayed when no function is available for the address setting.

Press PUSH SW (S4)

3 sec display

Check the location.

DR (S6)

Do the setting

item and display number

match?

Same display for right and left

Current setting

To cancel the setting, set DATA (S3) to 11111111 or set to the same value as the current data setting.

Set DATA (S3)

YES

Current

settin

Current setting New setting

3 sec display

DATA (S3) setting changes are displayed immediately.

Press PUSH SW (S4)

Updated setting New setting

Settings complete

Same display for right

and left

(3 sec display)

To view the current data setting, set numbers 1 to 7 of ADR (S6) to the desired value, and then set number 8 to 1 (ON). The display value is held for 3 seconds.

6-2. Setting Items and Display

The table below shows the parameter setting items and their descriptions. Settings are made for the version display, RS-232C/RS-422 baud rate, linkage function with the TG-1616 title generator, and initialization. (In the numbers in parentheses for the address settings (S6) and data (S3) settings, 1 represents ON and 0 represents OFF, and the switch numbers begin with 1 from the right side.)

Address setting

Item

Version display 0: (00000000)

RS-232C/RS-422

baud rate setting

Linkage function setting with TG-1616

Initialization setting

(ADR)

(S6 setting)

16: (00010000)

23: (00010111)

255: (11111111)

Description/Function

Displays the control

software version

Communication baud rate setting

ON/OFF for the linkage function with the TG-1616

Execution of initialization

6-2-1. Version Display – ADR 00000000 –

Data setting (S3 setting)

(*Factory default setting)

Display only

*9,600 bps: 19,200 bps: 38,400 bps:

*Setting OFF:

Setting ON:

Complete

initialization:

(00000000) (00000001) (00000010)

(00000000) (00000001)

(00010000)

This displays the version of the installed control software.

Display for channel display card

Revision section (2 digits)

Version section (1 digit)

6-2-2. RS-232C/RS-422 Baud Rate Setting

– ADR 00010000 –

This sets the RS-232C/RS-422 baud rate.

Baud rate

9,600 bps 00000000 19,200 bps 00000001 38,400 bps 00000010

Factory default setting: Data 00000000

Display for channel display card

: 9,600 bps

: 19,200 bps

: 38,400 bps

Data

(S3 setting)

6-2-3. Linkage Function Setting with TG-1616

– ADR 00010111 –

This sets ON/OFF for the linkage function with the TG-1616 title generator.

Linkage function with TG-1616

Setting OFF (Disabled) 00000000

Setting ON (Enabled) 00000001

Factory default setting: Data 00000000

Display for channel display card

: Setting OFF (Disabled)

: Setting ON (Enabled)

IMPORTANT

This linkage function is not suitable for the applications where crosspoints are continuously switched. If using automatic switching functions such as the sequence switching function of the routing switcher or if executing crosspoint switching commands continuously, be sure to set intervals of at least 1 second between each switching. Also, set an interval of at least 5 seconds when switching multiple crosspoints at the same time.

Data

(S3 setting)

6-2-4. Initialization Setting – ADR 11111111 –

This sets initialization of the crosspoint status and settings.

Initialization

Complete initialization 00010000

Display for channel display card

: Complete initialization

The following parameter settings are made by initialization.

 The crosspoints are set to IN1-OUT1, IN2-OUT2, …. IN128-OUT128.  The RS-232C/RS-422 baud rate setting, linkage function setting with

Note

TG-1616, and other parameters are returned to the factory default settings.

 Any settings made using serial communication commands such as

salvo registration are all erased.

Data

(S3 setting)

7. Remote Control Connection

7-1. SERIAL I/F connector

 Connector pin assignment table (9-pin D sub, female)

9 pin D-sub female

Connector is 9-pin D-sub, female. Note that connector lock screws must be inch type screws.

Pin no. Signal Input/Output Description

1 FG Frame ground 2 D - Input/Output Data (-) Internally connected to pin8 3 D + Input/Output Data (-) Internally connected to pin7 4 FG Frame ground 5 Open 6 FG Frame ground 7 D + Input/Output Data (+) Internally connected to pin3 8 D - Input/Output Data (-) Internally connected to pin2 9 FG Frame ground

7-2. Cable connection example

When the connection is made between one VSF-600 and one TG-1616, both e.g. 1) and 2) connections work without problem. E,g, 3) is a connection between one VSF-600 and eight TG-1616s.

 E.g. 1) One to one connection

RU-3000 & TG-1616 VSF-600

Pin No. Signal

1 FG 1 FG 2 D - 2 D 3 D + 3 D + 4 FG 4 FG 5 5 6 FG 6 FG 7 D + 7 D + 8 D - 8 D 9 FG

Case

9-pin D-sub male 9-pin D-sub male

Twisted pair cable

Pin No. Signal

9 FG

Case

 E.g. 2) One to one connection

RU-3000 & TG-1616 VSF-600

Pin No. Signal

Pin No.

Signal 1 FG 1 FG 7 D + 7 D + 2 D - 2 D -

Twisted pair cable

6 FG 6 FG 5 5 3 D + 3 D + 8 D - 8 D -

Twisted pair cable

4 FG 4 FG 9 FG

ケース

9 FG

ケース

9-pin D-sub male 9-pin D-sub male

 E.g. 3) One to eight connection

Signal

no.

1 FG 1 FG 1 FG 1 FG 1 FG 2 D- 2 D- 2 D- 2 D- 2 D3 D+ 3 D+ 3 D+ 3 D+ 3 D+ 4 RC 4 FG 4 FG 4 FG 4 FG 5 SG 5 5 5 5 6 TC 6 FG 6 FG 6 FG 6 FG 7 D+ 7 D+ 7 D+ 7 D+ 7 D+ 8 D- 8 D- 8 D- 8 D- 8 D9 FG 9 FG 9 FG 9 FG 9 FG

VSF series

9 pin D-sub

male

TG-1616

9 pin D-sub

no.

Signal

ID0

male

TG-1616

9 pin D-sub

Maximum length 100m

no.

Signal

ID1

male

TG-1616

9 pin D-sub

no.

Signal

ID2

male

no.

TG-1616

9 pin D-sub

male

Signal

ID7

7-3. Remote Control via RU-3000

Crosspoint switching and other operations can be performed by remote control by connecting a RU-3000 remote control unit to the serial interface (I/F) of the VSF-600. A connection example is shown in the figure below.

Serial 9-pin cable

REMOTE 1

RU-3000 unit 1

REMOTE 2

Serial 9-pin cable

REMOTE 1

RU-3000 unit 2

REMOTE 2

Serial 9-

in cable

9 pin D-sub terminator

REMOTE 1

RU-3000 unit 14

REMOTE 2

 Up to 14 remote control units can be connected (including loopthru connections).  The total extension distance of the cables connecting the units is a maximum of 1.2 km.  The following connectable options are available.

· Remote control unit RU-3000: Numeric key input type remote control unit (128 Input/Output)

· Serial 9-pin cable PC-2075-1 (5m): For connecting serial I/F connector and RU 3000 remote control or PC-2076-1 (10m): RU-3000 remote control and RU-3000 remote control

· 9-pin D-sub terminator (PWA-0576-3)

VSF-600

9 pin D-sub terminator

Serial 9-pin cable

REMOTE 1

RU-3000 unit 3

REMOTE 2

REMOTE 1

RU-3000 unit 4

REMOTE 2

REMOTE 1

RU-3000 unit 13

REMOTE 2

7-4. VSF/TG Linkage

Normally, when a title is inserted to a camera video, title generators (TG-1616) corresponding to the number of cameras are required. However, the VSF/TG linkage function can be used to reduce the number of TG-1616 units. The TG-1616 and VSF-600 can be connected with a dedicated serial bus to enable title page switching by the TG-1616 in coordination with switching of crosspoints by the routing switcher. The three block diagrams and a table below are showing differences when the VSF/TG linkage function is used and not used. (Select the VSF/TG linkage function based on the system.)

1) System without VSF/TG linkage (96 cameras x 32 monitors)

2) VSF/TG linkage system (96 cameras x 32 monitors)

3) Comparison table of 1) and 2)

4) VSF/TG linkage system (maximum inputs and outputs)

1) System without VSF/TG linkage (96 cameras×32 monitors, when using VSF-9632)

Cameras

1 to 96

TG-1616

Routing switcher

VSF-9632

Monitor

The TG-1616 is placed before the routing switcher. One TG-1616 is required for 16 camera inputs

Monitor

SERIAL I/F

RU-3000 remote

control unit

REMOTE

Terminato

2) VSF/TG linkage system (96 cameras×32 monitors, when using VSF-9632)

Cameras

1 to 96

Routing switcher

VSF-9632

SERIAL I/F

TG-1616 ID: 00

Termination: OFF

SERIAL I/F

TG-1616 ID: 01

Termination: ON

SERIAL I/F

RU-3000 remote

control unit

REMOTE

Terminato

The TG-1616 is placed after the routing switcher. If the number of outputs is 16, the system can be configured with one TG-1616 unit. The TG-1616 is linked to crosspoint switching of the routing switcher. (The TG-1616 superimposes the title of the camera selected b the routing switcher.)

3) Comparison table of 1) and 2)

System 1) No VSF/TG linkage 2) VSF/TG linkage

Required number of TG-1616

units

6 1

Approx. 0.3 sec

Title

switching

time

Single crosspoint Instant (Same as video)

Multiple

crosspoints

Instant (Same as video)

(Superimpose is OFF

during this time)

(Superimpose is OFF

during this time)

Notes on VSF/TG linkage operation  To enable the linkage function with the TG-1616, internal parameter settings need to

be changed. For details, see section 6-2-3. "Linkage Function Setting with TG-1616.”

 When changing the channels, the title superimpose is turned off, and then the

superimpose turns on again after the title is changed. (It takes about 0.3 seconds to change the title for one channel, and it can take up to about 3 seconds to change the title for all channels at once.)

 The routing switcher is not suitable for applications where crosspoints are continually

switched. If using automatic switching functions such as the sequence switching function of the routing switcher or if executing crosspoint switching commands continuously, be sure to set intervals of at least 1 second between switching. Also, set an interval of at least 5 seconds when switching multiple crosspoints at the same time.

 If the crosspoint switching interval is shorter than the title changing process time for the

TG-1616, problems can occur such as slow menu operation/display in the TG-1616 or title display that is too slow to be in sync with the video.

Monitor

Max. 3 sec

4) VSF/TG linkage system (maximum inputs and outputs)

RU-3000

Ter m

REMOTE1

REMOTE2

SERIAL I/F A

SERIAL I/F B

TG-1616 ID：0 Terminal: OFF

TG-1616 ID：1 Terminal: OFF

TG-1616 ID：2 Terminal: OFF

Cameras 1 to 128

Routing switcher

VSF-128128

TG-1616 ID：3 Terminal: OFF

TG-1616 ID：4 Terminal: OFF

112

TG-1616 ID：5 Terminal: OFF

TG-1616 ID：6 Terminal: OFF

128

113

128

TG-1616 ID：7 Terminal: ON

SERIAL I/F

112

113

128

Monitor 1

Monitor 16

Monitor 17

Monitor 32

Monitor 33

Monitor 48

Monitor 49

Monitor 64

Monitor 65

Monitor 80

Monitor 81

Monitor 96

Monitor 97

Monitor

112

Monitor

113

Monitor

128

The maximum total cable length from the VSF-128128 to the final stage o TG-1616 is 100 m.

Usually, the VSF/TG linkage function is used for the system in which there are more inputs than outputs. If the numbers of inputs and outputs are the same, connecting the TG-1616 before or after the VSF does not make any difference to the number o TG-1616, but in a system like that shown in the figure above, the number of outputs can be gradually expanded from 16 and support up to 128 outputs is possible.

8. Serial Control

8-1. General description

Basic crosspoint control can be performed from a computer using an RS-232C interface or RS-422 interface. To use additional functions, see section 9. “Control by RS Commands”

8-2. RS-232C/RS-422 connector

Connector is 9-pin D-sub, female. Note that connector lock screws must be inch type screws.

The RS-232C/RS-422 connector is used for either RS-232C or RS-422 interface connection.

setting in the internal MAIN board is used to select interfaces.

Refer to section 4-3-3. "Setting the RS-232C/RS-422 Connector" for settings. Factory default is RS-232C.

8-2-1. RS-232C Interface

RS-232C/422 connector pin assignment for RS-232C interface is as shown below.

Pin no.

1 Open 2 3 4 5 Signal ground (SG) 6 7 8 9 Open

An example of computer cable connection for control via RS-232C/422 interface is shown below. This example uses a PC/AT compatible computer for the control terminal.

Signal

Signal direction

Computer－VSF-600

← → →

← → ←

Signal

Transmit data (TXD) Receive data (RXD) Internally connected to pin 6

Internally connected to pin 4 Clear to send (CTS) Request to send (RTS)

Signal

DCD 1 1 Open

RxD 2 2 TxD

TxD 3 3 RxD

DTR 4 4

Internally

connected to

in 6

SG 5 5 SG

DSR 6 6

Internally

connected to

in 4

RTS 7 7 CTS

CTS 8 8 RTS

RI 9

9 Open

＜9 pin D-sub female＞＜9 pin D-sub female＞

Computer

（DTE）

RS-232C

connector

VSF-600

（DCE） REMOTE connector

8-2-2. RS-422 Interface

RS-232C/422 connector pin assignment for RS-422 interface is as shown below.

Pin no.

1 Frame ground (FG) 2 3 4 Receive common 5 Signal ground (SG) 6 Transmit common 7 8 9 Frame ground (FG)

An example of computer cable connection for control via RS-232C/422 interface is shown below. Note example is based on the use of RS-422 interface board installed in a PC-AT type computer. Refer to RS-422 interface board manual for pin assignments and compliant connectors.

Signal

Signal direction

Computer - VSF-600

← →

Signal

Transmit A (T-) Receive B (R+)

Transmit B (T+) Receive A (R-)

Signal

FG 1 FG

R＋ 7 T＋

R－ 2 T－

RC 6 TC

SG 5 SG

T＋ 3 R＋

T－ 8 R－

TC 4 RC

9 FG

＜9 pin D-sub female＞

RS-422 interface card on PC

VSF-600 REMOTE connector

8-3. Communication Parameters

When controlling units via personal computer command, set communication parameters as shown below.

IMPORTANT

Control protocol is factory set to RS-232C. See section 4-3. "CPU Card" for details on internal protocol setting.

 Communication Parameters

Baud rate 9,600 (bps), 19,200 (bps), 38,400 (bps)

(Factory setting is 9,600(bps ). For details on internal protocol setting, see section 6-2-2. "RS-232C/RS-422 Baud Rate Setting

– ADR 00010000 –”.) Data bits 8bit Parity None Stop bits 1bit X parameters (Flow control) None Synchronization Start-stop (asynchronous)

8-4. Protocol

All control and response commands are in ASCII code.

Do not send a command before receiving a response message from VSF-600 for the previous command. If you do not receive a response from a router for more than 1 second, re-send the command.

t（Time）

Control computer (PC)

Control command

Response command

IMPORTANT

VSF-600

8-5. Command Logic

An example of command logic flow is given below.

Receive error

 Error occurs.

Possible causes

 Command error  Problem in serial interface connection  Incomplete I/F connection between VSF-600

START

Control command sent

o VSF-600 unit

Receive

response from

VSF-600

YES NO

Is response

normal ?

YES

STOP

Has 1 sec

passed since

control command

transmission?

YES

Wait 1 sec.

8-6. Operational Flow

Power ON

Initialization

Status confirmation

Crosspoint

switching

YES

Send control command

Response command

matches control

command

YES

Verify all crosspoint statuses at startup. Send status request commands by command logic.

Perform crosspoint routing once every sec. Send status request commands by command logic.

Send crosspoint switchover command by command logic.

Verify whether the crosspoint switchover command has been executed. Send status request commands by command logic.

Verify whether crosspoint switchover command matches status request command result.

8-7. Control Commands

Command blocks are as below when RS-232C/422 protocol employed. All commands are ASCII code (HEX indications given below).

8-7-1. Crosspoint Switching Commands

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(1) Channel type code

V → Video signal ASCII 56H

(2) Control code

S → Switching ASCII 53H

(3) Output channel setting

Enter output channel using 3 digits.

(4) Input channel setting

Enter input channel using 3 digits. Enter “000” to set no selection.

 Crosspoint Switching Command Examples

 When switching input 5 to output 2.

V S 0 0 2 0 0 5 CR

(ASCII) 56 53 30 30 32 30 30 35 0D

 When switching multiple crosspoints simultaneously. (Maximum command length:255 bits)

V S

(ASCII) 56 53 Output channel Input channel

(ASCII) Output channel Input channel Output channel Input channel

(ASCII) 0D

The above command from serial command unit executes switching 3 crosspoint simultaneously.

Output channel Input channel

8-7-2. Preset Switching Commands

Crosspoint commands are temporarily stored until execution command is received. Temporarily stored crosspoints switched simultaneously only after execution command is received.

(A) Crosspoint preset commands

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(1) Channel type code

V → Video signal ASCII 56H

(2) Control code

P → Preset ASCII 50H Switching occurs only after execution command received.

(3) Output channel setting

Enter output channel using 3 digits.

(4) Input channel setting

Enter input channel using 3 digits. Enter “000” to set no selection.

(B)Execution commands

Execute stored multiple crosspoints switching simultaneously.

V G CR

(1) (2)

(1) Channel type code

V → Video signal ASCII 56H

(2) Control code

G → Execution command ASCII 47H

 Preset Switching Examples

 When presetting switching of input 5 to output 2.

V P 0 0 2 0 0 5 CR

(ASCII) 56 50 30 30 32 30 30 35 0D

The crosspoint data is stored by the above command.

 When switching multiple crosspoints simultaneously. Maximum command length 255 bits

V P

(ASCII) 56 50

(ASCII)

(ASCII) 0D

3 crosspoints data are stored by the above command.

V G CR

(ASCII) 56 47 0D

Output channel Input channel

Output channel

Input channel

Output channel

Input channel

Sending the above execution command execute switching of stored crosspoints.

8-7-3. Status Request Commands

Command blocks are as below to confirm crosspoint selection status. All commands are ASCII code (HEX indications given following).

(1) (2) (3)

(1) Channel type code V → Video signal ASCII 56H (2) Control code R → Request status ASCII 52H (3) Output channel setting Enter output channel using 3 digits.

 Status Request Command Examples

 When requesting status of output 2.

V R 0 0 2 CR

(ASCII) 56 52 30 30 32 0D

Output channel

8-7-4. Response Commands

(A) Normal receive

 The following status command is sent when the operation for the Crosspoint Switching

command is completed normally.

O K CR LF

(ASCII) 4F 4B 0D 0A

 The following status command is sent when the operation for the Preset Switching command

is completed normally.

S E T CR LF

(ASCII) 53 45 54 0D 0A

 The following status command is sent when the operation for the Status Request command is

completed normally.

S SPACE 0 0 4 CR LF

(ASCII) 53 20 30 30 34 0D 0A

(The above command indicates channel 4 is connected to the status requested output.)

S SPACE 0 0 0 CR LF

(ASCII) 53 20 30 30 30 0D 0A

(The above command indicates no channel is selected for the output.)

(B) Error Receive

Status commands shown below will be sent when an error occurs during the following commands operations. E is control command indicating an error.

 Command Format error

Output when command format error occurs.

E SPACE C O M D CR LF

(ASCII) 45 20 43 4F 4D 44 0D 0A

 Overrun error

E SPACE O V R N CR LF

(ASCII) 45 20 4F 56 52 4E 0D 0A

 Framing error

E SPACE F R M E CR LF

(ASCII) 45 20 46 52 4D 45 0D 0A

 Data error

(1) If 000, 129 or higher is entered for output or if 129 or higher is entered for input channel to

Crosspoint Switching command.)

E SPACE S D A T A CR LF

(ASCII) 45 20 53 44 41 54 41 0D 0A

(2) If 000, 129 or higher is entered for output or if 129 or higher is entered for input channel to

Preset Switching command.

E SPACE P D A T A CR LF

(ASCII) 45 20 50 44 41 54 41 0D 0A

8-7-5. Control Commands and ASCII Codes

(1) Crosspoint Switching Commands

Command ASCII code

V 56 Video Control S 53 Crosspoint Switching

＊＊＊

CR 0D End of command

(2) Crosspoint Preset Commands

Command ASCII code

V 56 Video Control P 53 Crosspoint Preset

＊＊＊

CR 0D End of command

(3) Execution Commands

Command ASCII code

V 56 Video Control

G 47 Execution

CR 0D End of command

(4) Status Request Commands

Command ASCII code

V 56 Video Control

R 52 Request crosspoint status

＊＊＊

CR 0D End of command

30 - 31 30 - 39 30 - 39

Output channel number (3 digits) 001–128 (To the highest number of provided output

channels) Input channel number (3 digits)

000–128 (000=OFF)

Output channel number (3 digits) (To the highest number of provided output channels)

Input channel number (3 digits) 000–128 (000=OFF)

Output channel number (3 digits) 001–128 (To the highest number of provided output

channels)

(5) Response from routing switcher when command is processed without any error:

Command ASCII code

SPACE

＊＊＊

S E T

4F 4B 0D 0A

30～31 30～39 30～39

0D 0A

54 0D 0A

Output when crosspoint switching command is normally received.

Output when status request is normally received. (＊＊＊ is 000–128)

Output when crosspoint command is normally received.

(6) Response sent from the matrix switcher (when error occurs):

Command ASCII code

SPACE

C O M D

SPACE

V R N

SPACE

F R M

SPACE

S D

SPACE

P D

45 20 43 4F

44 0D 0A

52 4E 0D 0A

52 4D

45 0D 0A

41 0D 0A

Output when command format error occurs.

Output when overrun error occurs.

Output when framing error occurs.

Output when crosspoint data error occurs.

Output when preset crosspoint data error occurs.

9. Control by RS Commands

Besides the “VS commands” for controlling normal crosspoint switching over a serial interface as described in section 8-7, “Control Commands,” a function is provided that enables replies to “RS commands”, which have a different format and enable various controls. RS commands enable usage of the functions shown in the table below. For the RS-232C/RS-422 specifications, settings, and connections, the settings are identical to those in section 8, “Serial Control.” The same commands are used if performing control with the RS-422.

Function name Operation description RS command

Refer to

section

Salvo function

Sequence switching function

Auto salvo switching function

Chop switching function

Alarm switching function

Crosspoint inhibit function

Destination lock function

Logic channel assign function

Recall and simultaneous switching of multiple registered crosspoints

Automatic switching of a single crosspoint at a selected time

Recall and simultaneous automatic switching of multiple registered crosspoints at a selected time

Alternate switching between two input channels

Automatic switching to a selected input channel when input signal is disconnected

Prohibits crosspoint selection MI, MRI 9-7

Prohibits switching of output channels

from other terminals

Enables user-selected assignments of input and output channels

SCT, ST, SC, SS,

SE, SR

AQS, AQG, AQE,

AQR

ASS, ASG, ASC,

ASR

CHS, CHG, CHE,

CHR

ALS, ALR, 9-6

DS, DR 9-8

MS, MD, MRD,

MS, MRS

9-2

9-3

9-4

9-5

9-9

Time function Time setting for internal clock TS, TR 9-10

9-1. RS Command Format

This section presents the format of RS commands. A crosspoint switching command is shown in the example below. When input is made to a serial control device using the commands in the box, the VSF-600 returns a reply of either completed normally or abnormally.

CD Dest(3) Src(4) 1 CR+LF

This is the command issued from a serial command device. It is sent as ASCII code. The line break character CR (0D)+LF (0A) should be always added at the end of the command.

Dest(3) Src(4)

This indicates that this parameter is sent using the number of bytes in parentheses. Dest is used to set the channel number of the destination channel (output channel). To select channel 1, “001” is set so that it becomes 3 bytes. Src is used to set the channel number of the source channel (input channel). To select channel 1, “0001” is set so that it becomes 4 bytes. The maximum value of the channel numbers for the destination channel and source channel is

128. 1

This indicates the level.

Command CD Dest (3) Src (4) 1 CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

IMPORTANT

In the VSF-600, the level is fixed at 1. Be sure to always enter 1.

After the command is sent, a reply message is received. If this command was executed normally, a reply of “OK” is sent, and if the command was not executed properly due to some cause, a reply of “ER” is sent. The line break characters CR (0D)+LF (0A) are also added at the end of these reply messages.

A command character string that is actually sent from a serial control device in ASCII code is shown below.

In this example, when Dest (destination channel) is set to 1 and Scr (source channel) is set to 1, the command below is sent.

C D 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 CR LF

(ASCII) 43 40 30 30 31 30 30 30 31 31 0D 0A

If the VSF-600 completes the process normally, the VSF-600 sends the reply below.

If the process ends abnormally, the VSF-600 sends the reply below.

The meanings of the abbreviations used in the command descriptions on the following pages are shown below.

Max Unit: Number of connection units Max Dest: Maximum number of available destination channels ( = 128 ) Max Src: Maximum number of available source channels ( = 128 )

Command code Level

O K CR LF

(ASCII) 4F 4B 0D 0A

E R CR LF

(ASCII) 45 52 0D 0A

Dest Src

9-2. Salvo Function

The salvo function is used to switch multiple registered crosspoints simultaneously. In this function, the simultaneous switching settings are saved in memory, then, when the switching operation is executed, these settings are recalled and switch the multiple crosspoints simultaneously. This eliminates the need to record the same crosspoints repeatedly.

Simultaneous switching using the salvo function is executed by the following procedure. (1) Clear the salvo preset table. (2) Record the crosspoint in the salvo preset table.

Repeat this step as many times as necessary.

(3) After the crosspoints are recorded, register the settings in the preset table to a salvo

registration number.

(4) Recall the salvo registration number to switch the multiple crosspoints simultaneously

Clear the salvo preset table

Record the crosspoin

for simultaneous switchover in the preset table.

Repeat as needed

Recall the salvo numbe

to switch multiple crosspoints simultaneously.

9-2-1. Clearing the Salvo Preset Table

This command deletes all recorded crosspoints from the salvo preset table. Issue this command before recording a new salvo preset table.

Command SCT CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normall y）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

9-2-2. Recording the Salvo Crosspoints

This command records the crosspoints to the salvo preset table.

Parameters:

Command ST Dest (3) Src (4) 1 CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normall y）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 to Max. Dest Destination channel

Src

0000 When no input selected (video output OFF)

0001 to Max. Src Source channel

9-2-3. Clearing the Salvo Crosspoints

This command deletes any recorded crosspoints from the salvo preset table.

Parameters:

Command example: The crosspoint for destination cannel 1 recorded in the salvo preset table is deleted.

Command SC Dest (3) 1 CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description Dest 001 to Max. Dest Destination channel

S C 0 0 1 1 CR LF

Des

(Command)

O K CR LF (Reply)

NOTE

After performing the procedure in “9-2-4. Salvo Registration,” all crosspoints recorded

in the salvo preset table are erased.

9-2-4. Salvo Registration

This command stores crosspoints recorded in the salvo preset table to a specified salvo registration number. After registration is completed normally, all crosspoints recorded in the salvo preset table are

Command SS Salvo No (2) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Salvo No. 01 to 16 Salvo registration number

cleared.

Parameters:

9-2-5. Salvo Calling

This command performs simultaneous switching to the crosspoints stored to a salvo registration number.

Parameters:

Salvo No. 01 to 16 Salvo registration number

Operation is performed as follows when a destination lock (see “9-8. Destination Lock”) or crosspoint inhibit (see “9-7. Crosspoint Inhibit”) is set for the destination channel registered for salvo switching.

 If the serial control device (PC) itself that is currently being used is set to LOCK OTHER,

the crosspoint switching is executed. A reply message of completed normally is returned.

 If LOCK OTHER is set by a remote control unit other than the serial control device that is

currently being used, switching for the destination channels set to LOCK OTHER in the recalled salvo switching (simultaneous switching) operation will be separated and not be performed. A reply message of completed normally is returned.

 If LOCK ALL is set, switching for the destination channels set to LOCK ALL in the recalled

salvo switching (simultaneous switching) operation will be separated and not be performed. A reply message of completed normally is returned.

 If crosspoint inhibit is set, switching for destination channels set to crosspoint inhibit in the

recalled salvo switching (simultaneous switching) operation will be separated and not be performed. A reply message of completed normally is returned.

Command SE Salvo No (2) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normall y）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

9-2-6. Checking the Salvo Registered Settings

This checks the salvo registered crosspoints. Based on the set flag in the reply that is returned, it is possible to check if crosspoints are registered to a specific salvo registration number. A set flag of “0” is returned if a salvo is not registered or the salvo registration is empty.

Parameters:

Salvo No. 01 to 16 Salvo registration number

Set Flag

Command SR Salvo No (2) Dest (3) CR+LF

Response SA

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 to Max. Dest Destination channel

Src

0001 to Max. Src Source channel

Set Flag ( 1) Src (4) 1 CR+LF （Ends normally）

0 Salvo registration status: Salvo not registered 1 Salvo registration status: Salvo registered

0000 When no input selected (video output OFF)

9-3. Sequence Switching

The sequence switching is used to perform switching output of multiple preselected source channels at a fixed, preselected switching time to a single preselected destination channel. For example, when destination channel 4, switching time 2.5 seconds, and source channels 2, 8, 2, 15, and 17 are registered in the sequence switching function, sending the sequence start command will output the source channels by switching 2→8→2→15→17→2→ and so on at

2.5-second intervals to destination channel 4. The sequence switching operation is stopped by the sequence stop command. After the sequence switching operation is stopped, the source channel that was output immediately before the stop command was received is then output to the preselected destination channel.

9-3-1. Sequence Switching Registration

The target destination, switching time, and selected source channels are registered to a sequence registration number. The maximum sequence switching count that can be registered is 16. The switching time can be set in 0.5-second units up to 127.5 seconds. The number of available source channels for sequences is a maximum of 128 channels including duplication of the same source channels. The registered sequence switching operation is started when the sequence switching start command “AQG” is received.

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Item Parameter Description

SQ Num 01 – 16 Sequence number

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Target destination channel

Time 001 – 255

Src 0001 – Max. Src

Command AQS SQ Num (2) Dest (3) Time(3) [ Src (4)

Response OK CR+LF (Ends normally)

ER CR+LF (Ends abnormally)

0.5-second units up to maximum of 127.5 seconds

Automatically selected source channels (Channels can be duplicated)

× Max.128 Src

] CR+LF

9-3-2. Starting the Sequence Switching

This designates the sequence registration number and starts sequence switching.

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SQ Num 01 – 16 Sequence number

When a crosspoint switching command is sent for a destination channel where sequence switching is already in progress, the sequence operation is stopped, and the crosspoint switching command is executed.

When a sequence switching registration command (see 6.3.1) is sent for a destination channel where sequence switching is already in progress, the sequence switching operation is stopped.

If the correspondence between the logical channels and physical channels of the destination and source are changed by the logical channel assignment function (See section 6-9.) while sequence switching is already in progress, the modified results are used in the sequence switching operation.

To perform sequence switching with a minimum of image distortion, the input video must be synchronized with the external reference signal input to REF IN, and the same DC level must be used.

Command AQG SQ Num (2) CR+ LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

IMPORTANT

Otherwise, image distortion may occur during switching, while switching may still be possible.

9-3-3. Stopping Sequence Switching

This designates the sequence registration number and stops the sequence switching operation.

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SQ Num 01 – 16 Sequence registration number

Command AQE SQ Num (2) CR+ LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

9-3-4. Confirming Sequence Switching

An example of the command to confirm the registered sequence switching information is shown in the box below.

Command AQR SQ Num (2) CR+ LF

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SQ Num 01 – 16 Sequence registration number

Response AQA Dest (3) Time(3) [ Src (4) x Max. 128 Src ] CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Target destination channel

Time 001 – 255

Src 0001 – Max. Src

0.5-second units up to maximum of 127.5 seconds

Automatically selected source channels (Channels can be duplicated)

9-4. Auto Salvo Switching

In the auto salvo switching, a registered salvo is executed automatically by designating the date and time.

9-4-1. Auto Salvo Switching Registration

This registers the salvo that is called at the designated time. Up to 16 switching operations can be registered. When registering a designated date and time, settings can also be made for every month, week, day, hour, and minute.

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Command ASS AS Num (2) Salvo Num (2) Month (2) Day (2) Week (2) Hour (2) Minute (2) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

AS Num 01 – 16 Auto salvo registration number

SALVO Num 01 – 16 Salvo registration number

Month 01 – 12, 99 Month designation or every month (99)

Day 01 – 31, 99 Day designation or every day (99)

SU Every Sunday

MO Every Monday

TU Every Tuesday

Week

Hour 00 – 23, 99 Hour designation or every hour (99)

Minute 00 – 59, 99 Minute designation or every minute (99)

WE Every Wednesday

TH Every Thursday FR Every Friday SA Every Saturday

FF No day of the week designated

IMPORTANT

Only one salvo can be registered for each date and time. If a certain day of every week is set, any day designation other than every day (99) is

ignored, and the day of the week designation is given priority. If every day (99) is set, it is given priority over the day of the week designation.

9-4-2. Starting Auto Salvo Switching

This designates the auto salvo registration number and starts auto salvo switching. The designated salvo switching is automatically performed at the designated date and time.

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AS Num 01 – 16 Auto salvo number

If the correspondence between the logical channels and physical channels of the destination and source are changed by the logical channel assignment function (see 6-9) while auto salvo switching is already in progress, the modified results will be used in the auto salvo switching operation.

Command ASG AS Num (2) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

IMPORTANT

9-4-3. Stopping Auto Salvo Switching

This designates the auto salvo registration number and stops the auto salvo switching operation.

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AS Num 01 – 16 Auto salvo registration number

Command ASC AS Num (2) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

9-4-4. Confirming Auto Salvo Switching

An example of the command to confirm the salvo numbers and designated time registered to an auto salvo registration number is shown in the box below.

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AS Num 01 – 16 Auto salvo registration number

Command ASR AS Num (2) CR+ LF

Response ASA SALVO Num (2) Month (2) Day (2) Week (2) Hour (2) Minute (2) CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

SALVO

Num

Month 01 – 12, 99 Month designation or every month (99)

Day 01 – 31, 99 Day designation or every day (99)

Week

Hour 00 – 23, 99 Hour designation or every hour (99)

Minute 00 – 59, 99 Minute designation or every minute (99)

01 – 16 Salvo registration number

SU Every Sunday

MO Every Monday

TU Every Tuesday

WE Every Wednesday

TH Every Thursday FR Every Friday SA Every Saturday

FF No day of the week designated

9-5. Chop Switching

The chop switching is used to perform switching output of two preselected source channels back and force at a fixed, preselected switching time to a single preselected destination channel. This feature is designed to compare two different video images. For this reason, the selectable switching time is shorter than the sequence switching.

9-5-1. Chop Switching Registration

The target destination, switching time, and two selected source channels are registered to a chop registration number. The maximum chop switching count that can be registered is 16. The switching time can be set in 1-frame units up to 255 frames (8.5 seconds). The registered chop switching operation is started when the chop switching start command is received.

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CH Num 01 – 16 Chop registration number

Command CHS CH Num (2) Dest (3) Time(3) Src1 (4) Src2 (4) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Target destination channel

Time 001 – 255

Src1 0001 – Max. Src Source channel 1 Src2 0001 – Max. Src Source channel 2

1-frame units up to maximum of 255 frames (8.5 seconds)

9-5-2. Starting Chop Switching

This designates the chop registration number and starts chop switching.

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CH Num 01 – 16 Chop registration number

When a crosspoint switching command is sent for a destination channel where chop switching is already in progress, the chop operation is stopped, and the crosspoint switching command is executed.

Command CHG CH Num (2) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

IMPORTANT

When a chop switching registration command (See section 6-5-1.) is sent for a destination channel where chop switching is already in progress, the chop switching operation is stopped.

If the correspondence between the logical channels and physical channels of the destination and source are changed by the logical channel assignment function (See section 6-9.) while chop switching is already in progress, the modified results are used in the chop switching operation.

To perform chop switching with a minimum of image distortion, the input video must be synchronized with the external reference signal input to REF IN, and the same DC level must be used. Otherwise, image distortion may occur during switching, while switching may still be possible.

9-5-3. Stopping Chop Switching

This designates the chop registration number and stops the chop switching operation. After the chop switching operation is stopped, the source channel that was output immediately before the stop command was received is then output to the preselected destination channel.

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CH Num 01 – 16 Chop registration number

Command CHE CH Num (2) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

9-5-4. Confirming Chop Switching

An example of the command to confirm the registered chop switching information is shown in the box below. It returns the destination, switching time, and selected source channels that were set for the chop registration number.

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CH Num 01 – 16 Chop registration number (Max. 16)

Command CHR CH Num (2) CR+LF

Response CHA Dest (3) Time(3) Src1 (4) Src2 (4) CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Target destination channel

Time 001 – 255

Src1 0001 – Max. Src Source channel 1 Src2 0001 – Max. Src Source channel 2

1-frame units up to maximum of 255 frames (8.5 seconds)

9-6. Alarm Switching

The alarm switching is used to automatically switch to a registered source channel serving as an emergency source channel when the video signal for a source channel that is output to a designated destination channel is disconnected.

9-6-1. Alarm Switching Setting and Cancellation

The target destination channel, alarm switching ON/OFF flag, and emergency source channel are designated. Alarm switching is enabled when the ON/OFF flag (EMG Flag) is set to ON, and alarm switching is invalid when the flag is set to OFF.

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EMG Flag 0 or 1

EMG Src 0001 – Max. Src

9-6-2. Confirming Alarm Switching

Command ALS Dest (3) EMG Flag (1) EMG Src (4) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Target destination channel

Alarm switching ON/OFF flag (1=ON, 0=OFF) Source channel that is output to destination

during emergency

This designates the target destination channel for confirming the alarm switching information.

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EMG Flag 0 or 1

EMG Src 0001 – Max. Src

Command ALR Dest (3) CR+LF

Response ALA EMG Flag (1) EMG Src (4) CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Target destination channel

Alarm switching ON/OFF flag (1=ON, 0=OFF) Source channel that is output to destination

during emergency

9-7. Crosspoint Inhibit

The crosspoint inhibit is used to prohibit a specific crosspoint selection, in other words, to prohibit output of a specific source channel to a specific destination channel. The crosspoint inhibit setting is possible only from a serial control device (such as a computer). The setting cannot be made from a remote control unit.

9-7-1. Crosspoint Inhibit Setting

An example of the command to inhibit selection of user specified crosspoint setting within the system is shown in the box below. Up to 256 crosspoints can be set.

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 Example

The command below prohibits output of source channels 1 to destination channel 1 and not to set source channel for destination channel 2.

Command MI (Dest (3) Src (4)) x (1 – 256) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Destination channel to be inhibited

Src

0000 No source channel set (Video output is OFF)

0001 – Max. Src Source channel to be inhibited

M I 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

Dest

Src

( Command )

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 CR LF

Dest

Src

O K CR LF (Response)

IMPORTANT

If you change crosspoint inhibit settings, all the previous settings will be lost. If you still need the same inhibit settings, they will have to be remade again by the operator.

9-7-2. Canceling Crosspoint Inhibits

An example of the command to cancel crosspoint inhibits is shown in the box below.

Command MI CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

9-7-3. Confirming Crosspoint Inhibit Setting

An example of the command to confirm the crosspoint inhibit setting is shown in the box below.

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Command MRI CR+LF

Response MA ( Dest (3) Src (4))x (0 – 256) CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Destination channel

Src

0000 No source channel set (Video output is OFF)

0001 – Max. Src Source channel

9-8. Destination Lock Function

The destination lock function is used to prohibit changes to a source channel that is output to a specific destination channel.

9-8-1. Destination Lock Setting

There are two types of destination lock settings: LOCK OTHER and LOCK ALL. The same command is used to cancel the destination lock.

Cancel:

LOCK OTHER:

LOCK ALL:

Forced Cancellation:

Command DS

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

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Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Destination channel

Lock Flag

Unit ID 000 – Max. Unit Fixed to “000” (For future use)

 Example Set destination channel 1 to locked at all units in system except unit currently performing switching (LOCK OTHER).

Cancels destination lock setting made at currently operating serial control unit.

Limit changing and canceling of specific destination channel crosspoint operation to the currently operating serial control unit.

Prohibit currently operating serial control unit and other remote control units to change specific destination channel crosspoint. Cancellation of lock setting by the remote control units not currently operating is prohibited.

Cancel all lock settings regardless of which unit the settings are made by.

Dest (3) Lock Flag (1) Unit ID (3)

CR+LF

0 Cancels lock 1 LOCK OTHER 2 LOCK ALL 4 Forced cancellation

D S 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 CR LF

Dest

Lock

Flag

Unit ID

(Command)

O K CR LF (Response)

9-8-2. Confirming Destination Lock Setting

An example of the command to confirm the destination lock setting within the selected range is shown in the box below. The destination lock setting status parameters will be returned in numeric order from channel 1.

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Start Dest 001 – Max. Dest

End Dest 001 – Max. Dest

Lock Flag

Dest Num 1 – Max. Dest

Command DR

Response DA ( （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Unit ID 000 – Max. Unit

Start Dest (3) End Dest (3)

Lock Flag (1) Unit ID (3) )x Dest Num

Verifies which destination channel is start channel

Verifies which destination channel is end

channel 0 Cancels lock 1 LOCK OTHER 2 LOCK ALL

Specifies unit destination lock/lock flag set from

(If destination lock/lock flag is set at unit

performing the switching, “000” is returned here

as the unit ID.)

Number of destination channels affected from

start (Start Dest) to end (End Dest) channels

CR+LF

9-9. Logical Channel Assignment

When crosspoint switching or other control operations are performed by a remote control unit or serial control device (such as a computer) for a routing switcher, logical channel numbers are used for exchanging commands in the operations for destination and source channels. In the factory setting, the actual physical channel numbers and logical channel numbers of the routing switcher destination and source have a simple one-to-one correspondence as shown below.

Physical channel Logical channel

1 → 1 2 → 2 3 → 3 4 → 4 5 → 5

• → •

This assignment of the logical channel numbers to the physical channel numbers can be changed using the logical channel assignment function.

9-9-1. Logical Output Channel Assignment

An example of the command to set a logical switching destination channel for the physical destination channel 1 is shown in the box below.

in numeric order from physical destination channel 1 of the routing switcher.

Command MD 1 Dest (3) x Max. Dest CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

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Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Logical destination channel to be assigned

Logical settings can also be used to distribute a single switched signal from several system outputs.

 E.g.

Assign logical destination channel number

M D 1 0 0 5 0 0 5 CR LF

The above command is assigning both physical outputs (destination channels) 1 and 2 at router to destination channel 5. If the source channel 3 is assigned to logical destination channel 5 in this case, the routed channel 3 signal appears at both outputs 1 and 2.

The routed channel 3 signal appears at both outputs 1 and 2 in the example above.

O OUT

 Command e.g.

(1) This example is to assign logical destination channels to physical destination channels

as below.

Physical channel Logical channel

1 → 8 2 → 7 3 → 6 4 → 5 5 → 4 6 → 3 7 → 2 8 → 1 9 → 9

10 → 10

• •

Max. Dest → Max. Dest

M D 1 0 0 8 0 0 7 0 0 6

Dest

Dest Dest

0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 2

Dest

0 0 1 0 0

Dest

Dest Dest

0 1 0

Dest Dest

Dest

* * * CR LF (Command)

Max. Dest

O K CR LF (Response)

If the above logical channel assignment is made and the crosspoint switching to output source 5 to destination 7 is executed, source channel 5 signal appears at output 2.

(2) This example is to assign logical destination channels to physical destination channels,

functioning distribution of each signal to two destinations.

Physical channel Logical channel

1 → 1 2 → 1 3 → 2 4 → 2 5 → 3 6 → 3 7 → 4 8 → 4 9 → 5

10 → 5

• •

Max. Dest → •

M D 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2

Dest

Dest Dest

0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 4

Dest

0 0 4 0 0

Dest

Dest Dest

0 0 5

Dest Dest

Dest

* * * CR LF (Command)

Max. Dest

O K CR LF (Response)

If the above logical channel assignment is made and crosspoint switchings, one to output source 9 to destination 2 and the other to output source 14 to destination 4 are executed, source 9 appears at both outputs 3 and 4, and source 14 appears at output 7 and 8.

IMPORTANT

If the correspondence between the logical channels and physical channels of the destination and source are changed by the logical channel assignment function while sequence switching / auto salvo switching / chop switching / alarm switching is already in progress, the modified results are used in the switching operation.

9-9-2. Confirming Logical Output Channel Assignment

An example of the command to confirm currently set logical switching destination channel for a physical destination channel is shown in the box below.

The assigned logical destination channel number will be returned in numeric order from physical destination channel 1.

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Command MRD 1 CR+LF

Response MA Dest (3) x Max. Dest CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Dest 001 – Max. Dest Logical destination channel set

9-9-3. Logical Input Channel Assignment

An example of the command to set a logical switching source channel for a physically connected input channel is shown in the box below.

in numeric order from physical input channel 1 of the routing switcher.

Command MS 1 Src (4) x Max. Src CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

 Contents

Item Parameter Description

Src 0001 – Max. Src Logical source channel to be assigned

 E.g. To assign physical sources as logical sources on switching level 1, use a command like below.

Physical channel Logical channel

1 → 8 2 → 7 3 → 6 4 → 5 5 → 4 6 → 3 7 → 2 8 → 1 9 → 9

10 → 10

• •

Max. Src → Max. Src

Assign logical source channel number

M S 1 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 7

Src

0 0 0 6 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 4

Src

0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1

Src

0 0 0 9 0 0 1 0

Src

* * * *

Max.Src

CR LF (Command)

O K CR LF (Response)

With this logical channel assignment, if source channel 1 is assigned to destination channel 1, input signal to the source channel 8 appears at destination 1.

IMPORTANT

If the same logical source channel is assigned to multiple physical source channels, a signal from a physical source channel that has the smallest channel number is selected to actually output to the destination channel.。

9-9-4. Confirming Logical Input Channel Assignment

An example of the command to confirm currently set logical switching source for a physically connected input is shown in the box below.

The assigned logical source channel number will be returned in numeric order from physical input channel 1 of the routing switcher.

 Contents

Command MRS 1 CR+LF

Response MA Src (4) x Max. Src CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Src 0001 – Max. Src Logical source channel set

9-10. Time

9-10-1. Time Settings

An example of the command to set an internal real-time clock is shown in the box below.

 Contents

Command TS Year (2) Month (2) Day (2) Week (2) Hour (2) Minute (2) CR+LF

Response OK CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Year 00 – 99 Last two digits of the year, 00 for the year 2000

Month 01 – 12 Month

Day 01 – 31 Date

SU Sunday

MO Monday

TU Tuesday

Week

Hour 00 – 23 Hour

Minute 00 – 59 Minute

WE Wednesday

TH Thursday FR Friday SA Saturday

9-10-2. Checking Time

An example of the command to check the time of the internal real-time clock is shown in the box below.

 Contents

Command TR CR+ LF

Response TA Year (2) Month (2) Day (2) Week (2) Hour (2) Minute (2) CR+LF （Ends normally）

ER CR+LF （Ends abnormally）

Item Parameter Description

Year 00 – 99 Last two digits of the year, 00 for the year 2000

Month 01 – 12 Month

Day 01 – 31 Date

SU Sunday

MO Monday

TU Tuesday

Week

Hour 00 – 23 Hour

Minute 00 – 59 Minute

WE Wednesday

TH Thursday FR Friday SA Saturday

10. Optional Installation and Expansion

10-1. Power Unit（VSF-600PS）

10-1-1. Parts Descriptions

(5)

(1) Power indicator

(2) Power switch Power switch. Switch used to turn unit power ON / OFF. (3) Ground Terminal

(4) AC IN Connect to AC power source via supplied accessory cord.

Power unit securing

(5)

screw hole

Front Rear

OFF

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(5)

Power indication will be lit green whenever power switch is set to ON and power applied to the unit.

Ground unit to protect operators against static electricity and electrical shock.

Screw holes for power unit securing screws. (2 on front panel 1 on back panel)

10-1-2. Installing Option Power Unit

IMPORTANT

Always switch unit power OFF and disconnect power cord before accessing unit interior to make settings.

(1) Remove the two screws on the front panel of VSF-600.

(2) Remove two screws on the backside of the front panel and remove blank cover.

（Front panel, backside）

(3) Remove securing screws and blank cover on rear panel.

Blank cover securing

screws

(4) From the front side put power unit (VSF-600PS) carefully into the slot 16 arrowed in the

figure below.

OFF

Slot 16: labeled 16

(5) Secure power unit with provided power unit securing screws (2 in front, 1 in back).

OFF

Front side Power unit securing screw

OFF

Back side Power unit securing screws

(6) After completing installation, put front panel back by reversing the procedure. Secure front

panel with 2 screws.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to turn ON/OFF both POWER 1 and POWER 2 to turn VSF-600 ON/OFF after the installation of option power unit.

10-2. CPU Card（VSF-600CPU）

10-2-1. Settings and Checks

Before installing in the main unit, check that the current settings for the expansion CPU are as shown below.

 Jumper functions

 Push switch and Dip switch functions

The parameter settings are made by using the switches below. For details about the setting procedure, see section 6, “Parameter Settings”. If the standard CPU card (slot 13 CPU card) and VSF-600CPU (slot 14 CPU card) are both installed, use the push switch and DIP switch on the standard CPU card to make the settings.

12345678

BT CPU CARD

JP6

422/232C

485

JP2

JP1

Jumper Function

For maintenance use only. Do not change. Factory default is set to

485

( ) opposite to 485.

JP1

JP2

JP6

Assigning RS-232C or RS-422 interface to RS-232C/RS-422 connector. See section 4-3-3 for the necessary changes.

Assigning RS-232C or RS422 interface to RS-232C/RS-422 connector. See next page for the necessary changes.

CN2

Switch Function

S4（PUSH SW）

Determines effective/ineffective of the settings of S3 and S6

switches S3（DIP SW） Used to set parameter. (See section 6-2 for the details) S6（DIP SW） Used to choose parameter items. (See section 6-2 for the details)

The jumper pin settings at two locations can be used to switch the usage for the RS-232C/RS-422 connector. Make the settings by referring to the table below.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to always set to the same jumper settings as the CPU card (CPU 1) that is already installed in slot 13. (The CPU 2 jumper settings will be applied when control is transferred to the expansion CPU card (CPU 2) due to failure or removal of CPU 1.)

RS-232C/RS-422

connector usage

JP2 JP6

setting

232C side 232C side

422/232C

For RS-232C

(Default setting)

422/232C

422 side 422 side

422/232C

For RS-422

422/232C

10-2-2. Installing Option CPU Card

IMPORTANT

Always switch unit power OFF and disconnect power cord before accessing unit interior to make settings.

(1) Remove the two screws on the front panel of VSF-600.

(2) Put expansion CPU card (VSF-600CPU) into slot 14 arrowed in the figure below.

OFF

(3) Make the screws go through the screw holes. Move the channel display card left down

and tighten the screws.

(4) After completing installation, put front panel back by reversing the procedure. Fix the front

panel on the unit and secure with 2 screws.

(5) Apply power to the unit.

Expansion channel display card

Slot 14: labeled

10-3. Video Input Card (VSF-I3204)

10-3-1. Settings and Checks

Before installing the expansion video input card, check that the LEDs and DIP switches on the expansion card are set as shown below.

Front

(1) Signal

detection LEDs

1 to 32

(2) DIP switches

(1) Signal detection LEDs

The signal detection LEDs are positioned in order of input channels 1 to 32 starting from the viewer's left. When a video signal is detected, the LED for the corresponding input channel turns on.

＜VSF-I3204＞

IN01

IN02

IN03

IN04

IN05

IN06

IN07

IN08

IN09

IN10

IN12

IN13

IN14

IN11

IN15

(2) DIP switches (piano type)

This shows the dipswitches when viewed from the front. In the default setting, all are set to OFF. The switch position is indicated by □ in the figure. (Do not change these settings.)

1 2 3 4 ON

(3) Power indicator LEDs

When DC +12 V, DC +5 V, or DC -5 V power is supplied, the corresponding power indicator turns on.

-5 V +5 V +12 V

(3) Power

indicator LEDs

…………

IN16

Switch

IN29

IN30

IN31

IN32

10-3-2. Adding Video Input Cards

Always switch unit power OFF and disconnect power cord before accessing unit interior to make settings.

(1) Loosen and remove the two screws on the left and right sides of the front panel of the

Card installation panel lock screws

(2) Loosen the channel display card lock screws (4 when an optional card is added).

IMPORTANT

VSF-600 unit.

Channel display card lock screws

OFF

Card installation panel lock screws

(3) Push up the channel display card diagonally to the upper right, align the (2) lock screw

with the screw hole, and then slowly pull out the card towards the front panel.

(4) Loosen and remove the lock screws (4 locations) on the card installation panels of slots 1

to 12.

(5) Refer to the table below, and insert the video input card (VSF-I3204) into the appropriate

slot. For the slot positions, see the figure below and label affixed to each slot.

Number of input/output

channels before

expansion

64 inputs × 96 outputs (VSF-6496)

64 inputs × 128 outputs (VSF-64128)

96 inputs × 32 outputs (VSF-9632) 96 inputs × 64 outputs (VSF-9664) 96 inputs × 96 outputs (VSF-9696) 96 inputs × 128 outputs (VSF-96128)

Number of input/output

channels after expansion

96 inputs × 96 outputs (VSF-9696) 128 inputs × 96 outputs (VSF-12896) 96 inputs × 128 outputs (VSF-96128) 128 inputs × 128 outputs (VSF-128128) 128 inputs × 32 outputs (VSF-12832) 128 inputs × 64 outputs (VSF-12864) 128 inputs × 96 outputs (VSF-12896) 128 inputs × 128 outputs (VSF-128128)

Number of

required

VSF-I3204

VSF- I3204

insertion slot

11, 12

(6) After expansion of the video input card is completed, perform the above procedure in

reverse to reattach the card installation panel, channel display card, and front panel.

OFF

Slot 11 Slot 12

10-4. Video Crosspoint Card (VSF-X6432)

10-4-1. Setting and Checks

Before installing the video crosspoint card, check that the LEDs and DIP switches on the expansion video crosspoint card are set as shown below.

Front

(1)Signal detection

LED 1～32

(2)Dip switch

(1) Siganl Detection LED

Signal detection LEDs are aligned ch 1 to 32 from viewer's lefts. When a video signal is detected, the LED for the corresponding input channel turns on.

＜VSF-X6432＞

OUT02 OUT03 OUT04 OUT05 OUT06

OUT01

OUT07 OUT08

OUT10

OUT11

OUT12 OUT13 OUT14

OUT15 OUT16

OUT09

(2) Dip switch (Piano type)

Dip switches can be viewed as figure right. (All Dip switches are preset OFF at the factory before shipping. □ indicates the switch position. (Do not change.)

(3) Power indication LED

When DC +12 V, DC +5 V, or DC -5 V power is supplied, the corresponding power indicator turns on.

(3)Power indication

LED

…………

1 2 3 4 ON

-5V +5V

OUT30 OUT31 OUT32

Switch

+12V

10-4-2. Installing Option Video Crosspoint Card

IMPORTANT

Always switch unit power OFF and disconnect power cord before accessing unit interior to make settings.

(1) Remove two screws on the front panel of VSF-600.

OFF

Fixing panel Securing screws

(2)Loosen securing screws (4 when an option card is added) from Channel display card.

Channel display card securing screws

Fixing panel Securing screws

(3) Push the channel display card diagonally right up, and carefully pull the card forward as

keeping the securing screws in screw holes.

(4) Remove securing screws (4) of fixing panel for slot 1 to 12.

(5) Refer to the table below, and insert the video crosspoint card (VSF-X6432) into the

appropriate slot. For the slot positions, see the figure below and label affixed to each slot.

Original qty. of Inputs/Outputs

64inputs x 96outputs （VSF-6496）

96inputs x 32outputs （VSF-9632）

96inputs x 64outputs （VSF-9664）

96inputs x 96outputs （VSF-9696）

128inputs x 32outputs （VSF-12832）

128inputs x 64outputs （VSF-12864）

128inputs x 96outputs （VSF-12896）

Expanded qty. of

Inputs/Outputs

64inputs x 128outputs （VSF-64128） 96inputs x 64outputs （VSF-9664） 96inputs x 96outputs （VSF-9696） 96inputs x 128outputs （VSF-96128） 96inputs x 96outputs （VSF-9696） 96inputs x 128outputs （VSF-96128） 96inputs x 128outputs （VSF-96128） 128inputs x 64outputs （VSF-12864） 128inputs x 96outputs （VSF-12896） 128inputs x 128outputs （VSF-128128） 128inputs x 96outputs （VSF-12896） 128inputs x 128outputs （VSF-128128） 128inputs x 128outputs （VSF-128128）

VSF-X6432

Qty. required

1 9

2 5, 6

4 5, 6, 7, 8

6 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

2 7, 8

4 7, 8, 9, 10

2 9, 10

2 5, 6

4 5, 6, 7, 8

6 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

2 7, 8

4 7, 8, 9, 10,

2 9, 10

VSF- X6432

Slot no.

OFF

Slot 5 Slot 6

Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 Slot 10

Slot labels

Slot 5: Slot 8: Slot 6: Slot 9: Slot 7: Slot 10:

5 6

8 9

(6)After completing installation, put fixing panels, channel display card and front panel back

by reversing the procedure.

IMPORTANT

Make sure all screws are securely tightened.

11. If Problem Occurs

If any of the following problems occur during operation of your VSF-600, proceed as indicated below to see if problem can be corrected before assuming a unit malfunction has occurred.

IMPORTANT

If the items below are checked, but operation is still incorrect, try turning unit power briefly OFF, then back ON again to reset unit.

If this fails to restore operation, consult your nearest service representative.

Problem Check Action

Cannot operate VSF-600

No output video

Cannot control with RS-232C/RS-422

No RU-3000 control capability

Crosspoint settings not maintained at power OFF

Power switch / cord

INPUT connection

Crosspoint settings

Communication parameter settings

Control cable

RS-232C/RS-422

Connection cable

Internal battery Replace battery on CPU card.

Verify power is ON and power cord securely connected.

Verify VIDEO IN connectors have cables physically connected and are inputting signals to the router.

Verify crosspoints are properly set.

Verify communication parameters at computer are correct.

See section 8-3. “Communication Parameters”.

Verify control cable is securely connected.

Verify cable is the proper type for connection and pin assignments are correct.

See section 8-2. “RS-232C/RS-422 connector”

Verify the RS-232C/RS-422 selection is properly made.

See section 4-3-3. “Setting the RS-232C/RS-422 Connector.”

Verify cable is securely connected.

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