Miranda RCP-100 Installation Manual

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RCP-100

Guide to Installation and Operation

M191-9900-110

Copyright 2009 Miranda Technologies Inc.

Specifications may be subject to change

Printed in Canada

June 2009

Miranda
Technologies Inc.

3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani
St-Laurent, Québec, Canada H4S 1Y6

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www.miranda.com

Remote
Control
Panel

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Safety Compliance Information

Safety Compliance

This equipment complies with:

- CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business
Equipment

- UL60950-1 (2nd Edition) Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.

- IEC60950 (2nd Edition) / Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.

CAUTION

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing should be done in a sta tic-free environment.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

- This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
requirements for Digital Devices.

- This equipment complies with the requirements of:
EN 55022 Class A, Radiated Emissions.
EN 55022 Class A, Conducted Emissions
EN 61000-4-2, -3, -6, -11 Electromagnetic Immunity
EN 61000-3-2 & -3-3, Electromagnetic Disturbance in Supply Systems

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Table of Contents

1 RCP-100 Remote Control Panel ................................................................................................1

1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Features..............................................................................................................................................1

2 Overview .....................................................................................................................................2

2.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................2

2.2 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................... 2

3 Installation ..................................................................................................................................3

3.1 Unpacking........................................................................................................................................... 3

3.2 Rack Mount Installation....................................................................................................................... 3

3.3 Electrical Installation ...........................................................................................................................3

3.4 Networking Considerations................................................................................................................. 4

3.4.1 Serial Port Connection...........................................................................................................4

3.4.2 Ethernet Connection ..............................................................................................................4

3.4.3 Typical Operating Configurations........................................................................................... 5

4 Operation ....................................................................................................................................8

4.1 Powering Up........................................................................................................................................8

4.2 Using the RCP-100 - Controls and Displays.......................................................................................8

4.2.1 LCD Display........................................................................................................................... 8

4.2.2 Function Keys ........................................................................................................................8

4.2.3 Pushbuttons........................................................................................................................... 8

4.2.4 Rotary Encoders with pushbutton.......................................................................................... 9

4.2.5 Reset Switch.......................................................................................................................... 9

4.3 Device Selection Mode....................................................................................................................... 9

4.3.1 Device Selection Error Messages........................................................................................10

4.3.2 Device Locking.....................................................................................................................12

4.3.3 Panel Configuration..............................................................................................................12

4.4 Device Control Mode.........................................................................................................................14

4.4.1 Parameter Page Keys.......................................................................................................... 15

4.4.2 Parameter Modifications ......................................................................................................16

4.4.3 Device Status....................................................................................................................... 16

4.4.4 Requirement to Restart the RCP-100.................................................................................. 17

4.5 Disabled Cards.................................................................................................................................. 17

5 Upgrading the Operating Software.........................................................................................18

5.1 Upgrading using an external Compact Flash card............................................................................ 18

5.2 Upgrading using Telnet and FTP...................................................................................................... 19

6 Specifications ...........................................................................................................................21

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1 RCP-100 Remote Control Panel

1.1 Introduction

The RCP-100 is a simple, 1RU remote control panel that controls the Miranda imaging and Densité families
of products, and the Aquila upconverter. It has been designed to address the demands placed by on-air
operations.

Emphasis has been placed on the ease of adjustment of key operational parameters by non-techni cal
operators. In designing the user interface, it has been assumed that adjustments are often made under time
pressure. The use of large buttons with integrated LCD displays, a bright backlit multi-line LCD display,
rotary encoders and push-button switches gives users instant access to all key operational and configuration
parameters of most modules, even in low-light environments.

1.2 Features

- Support for RS-422 protocol

- Five backlit buttons with built-in LCD for dynamic display of available functions

- Four rotary encoders and six push-buttons with built-in LED for complete controls over functions

- Large LCD for display of parameters

- Built-in, universal power supply

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2 Overview

2.1 Front Panel

The RCP-100 front panel consists of the following:

- the function keys: five large pushbuttons with backlit LCD;

- six pushbuttons, five with built-in LED;

- four rotary encoders with pushbutton;

- a large backlit LCD display;

- a Compact Flash (CF) card slot;

- reset switch;

- four mounting holes for rack mount installation.

Mounting holes

Figure 2.1 RCP-100 front panel

2.2 Rear Panel

The rear panel includes an AC outlet, vents, an HD-15 connector for GPI inputs/outputs (future use), one
DE-9 connector for RS-232 communication (port A), two DE-9 connectors fo r RS-232 and RS-422
communication (port B) and one RJ-45 connector with LED indicator for ethernet communication.

Function keys

Pushbuttons

Rotary encoders LCD displa

CF card slot

Reset switch

Figure 2.2 RCP-100 rear panel

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3 Installation

3.1 Unpacking

Make sure the following items have been shipped with your RCP-100. If any of the following items are
missing, contact your distributor or Miranda Technologies Inc.

- RCP-100 unit

- AC power cord

3.2 Rack Mount Installation

The RCP-100 is intended to be mounted in a standard 19" equipment rack. The unit is secured to the rack
using appropriate rack screws and washers (not provided).

For proper ventilation, make sure the rear and side panel air vents are not blocked.

3.3 Electrical Installation

RS-232 (port A)

This connector is reserved for future expansion

RS-232 (port B)

Use this connector with an RS-232/RS-422 converter to connect the unit to imaging Symphonie, Solo,
Quartet and Quartet-2 series frames. Refer to figure 3.1 for connector pinout.

Figure 3.1 RS-232 connector Pinout (DE-9 male)
RS-422 Serial Connection (port B)

Use this connector to connect the unit to imaging Symphonie, Solo or Quartet and Quartet-2 series frames.
Refer to figure 3.2 for connector pinout.

Figure 3.2 RS-422 Connector Pinout (DE-9 female)

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Ethernet

Use this RJ-45 female connector to connect the RCP-100 to a Local Area Network (LAN) using common
10BASE-T cables. The LED next to the RJ-45 connector will turn on to indicate network activity.

AC IN

The RCP-100 features a universal power supply. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN
connector on the rear panel.

3.4 Networking Considerations

The RCP-100 has two means of accessing devices which it can control:

3.4.1 Serial Port Connection

All imaging frame rear panels (except the Quartet base model) include 2 identical RS-422 ports which may
be used interchangeably as the source or as a daisy chain loop-through. These ports e nable communication
between a series of imaging frames and the RCP-100. Remember that the last frame in a daisy chain
requires a termination. Figure 3.3 gives an example of a daisy chain hook-up. Refer to the imaging frame’s
Guide to Installation and Operation for details on daisy chain installation and cable constructi on.

Figure 3.3 Daisy chain installation example
RS-422 Serial ID Assignment

In order for an RCP-100 to control the cards in a daisy-chain of frames, the RCP-100 must be able to identify
and access each frame individually. The only way to accomplish this is to assign an identification code to
each member of the daisy chain. This is similar to assigning different addresses to buildings on a street.
Refer to the imaging frame’s Guide to Installation and Operation for details on how to set these ID codes.

3.4.2 Ethernet Connection

The RCP-100 can connect to a LAN through its ethernet port, and control those devices which have been
specified in the directory files. At present, RCP-100 supports the Miranda Densité series of frames and
cards, when they are equipped with an ethernet controller card (ETH-CPU). It is also possible to order an
RCP-100 configured specially to operate Miranda's Aquila serie s of upconverters; such panels will not control
other Miranda devices.

From the software point of view, RCP-100 contains three separate modules: (1) Client, (2) Directory
Services, and (3) serial/ethernet Communications and Services. All three of these modules are required to
be present on the LAN, and each could run separately on a different RCP-100, which would communicate
among themselves using the TCP protocol. However, in most situations, there are only two practical
configurations for an RCP-100:

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