SIERRA VIDEO
RS-485 Pushbutton Control Panels
Models 804047, 804048, 804148, 804036, 804037, 804014,
804348, 804015, 804084, 804085, 804715, 804785, 804050
User’s Manual
RS-485 PUSHBUTTON CONTROL PANELS
User’s Manual
Sierra Video
P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945
Tel: (530) 478-1000
Fax: (530) 478-1105
Email: info@sierravideo.com
Version 4.0
Publication Date: November 2012
The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Sierra Video
Table of
Contents
Introduction 1
Before You Begin 1
Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information 2
Warnings 2
Cautions 2
Cautions (continued) 3
FCC Notice 3
Warning 3
Power Supply 4
EMC Regulatory Notices 4
Delivery Damage Inspection 4
RS-485 Control Panels Overview 5
Introduction 5
Model Designations 5
Model 804050 6
Model 804047 6
Model 804048 6
Model 804148 6
Model 804036 6
Model 804037 6
Model 804014 7
Model 804348 8
Model 804015 8
Model 804084 8
Model 804085 8
Model 804715 9
Model 804785 9
Factors Affecting Quality of Results 10
Installation 11
Introduction 11
Rack Mounting 11
Setup 12
DIP switch settings 12
Connection 12
Output and Level Setup 13
Collaborative Panels 13
Collaborative Single Bus Panels 14
Operation 15
Introduction 15
Troubleshooting 17
Introduction 17
Warranty 19
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Introduction
Before You Begin
There are several terms and acronyms that you should become familiar with before reading this
manual. They are shown below.
Term/Acronym Definition
Chapter
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Crosspoint The electronic switch that assigns one of the inputs on the
matrix crosspoint modules to an output.
Destination The output of a routing switcher connected to a device that
receives signals from the output of the switcher.
Input Connected to the source that provides the signal to the
switcher.
Matrix The crosspoint array of the switcher module that selects
which input is selected to an output.
Output Connects the signal to the destination device.
Protocol The command structure used on a serial bus to effect a
switch or multiple switches on the routing switcher.
Routing Switcher Consists of one or more crosspoint modules that switch
together, or sometimes independently, to connect the
desired signals through the switcher.
Source The signal that is connected to the input of the routing
switcher.
Serial Port The 9-pin RS232 connector that allow you to control the
switcher using a standard personal computer or other
external device. Sends control protocol commands in
ASCII.
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Regulator y Warnings & Safety Information
The information in the following section provides important warnings and safety guidelines for
both the operator and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions may be found
throughout this manual. Please read and follow the important safety precautions noting especially
those instructions relating to risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure are
intended for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
perform any servicing other than what is contained in the operating instructions unless you are
qualified.
Warnings
Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
Disconnect AC power before installing any options.
Do not use this product in or near water.
Disconnect AC power before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To
avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before
connecting inputs or outputs.
Cautions
Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged, or
create a hazard.
Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To avoid personal injury,
do not touch unsafe connections and components when th e power is on.
To avoid fire hazard, use only the specified type, correct voltage, and current rating
of fuse. Always refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
Have qualified personnel perform safety checks after any comp leted service.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, be certain to plug each power supply cord into a
separate branch circuit employing a separate service ground.
If equipped with redundant power, this unit has two power cords. To reduce the risk
of electrical shock, disconnect both power cords before servicing.
Operate only with covers and enclosure panels in place – Do Not operate this
product when covers or enclosure panels are removed.
This is an FCC class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take necessary
measures.
Use the proper AC voltage to supply power to the switcher. When installing
equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.
To prevent damage to equipment when replacing fuses, locate and correct trouble
that caused the fuse to blow before applying power.
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