Solid State Logic 82S6PC1010C User Manual

Installation Guide

Solid State Logic

Digital Broadcast Console

Installation Guide

Version 1.2.0

82S6PC1010C

C100 Installation Guide

Solid State Logic

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Begbroke, Oxford, England, OX5 1RU • [phone]

320 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA • [phone]

Suite 401, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA • [phone]

3-55-14 Sendagaya, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan • [phone]

7 bis, rue de la Victoire, le Blanc Mesnil, Paris 93150, France • [phone]

Via Timavo 34, 20124 Milano, Italy • [phone]

Visit SSL at URL: http://www.solid-state-logic.com

© Solid State Logic

All Rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions

C100, C200, C300, Centuri, C-SB StageBox, NetBridge, NiTech,

Solid State Logic and SSL are trademarks of Solid State Logic

All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or

by any means, whether mechanical or electronic, without the

written permission of Solid State Logic, Oxford, England

As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right

to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation

E&OE

Contents

Introduction 2

1

Safety Considerations 3

2

Safety Warnings 4

E/FCC/WEEE Certification and Directives 5

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Pre-Installation Information 6

3

Services Provided by SSL 6
Physical/Structural 7
Console Footprint and Side Profile 8
Centuri and Stagebox Side View 10
Technical 11

4 System Components 13

Console Frame 13
The Centuri Processor 15
The Centuri Processor Cards 16
C-SB Stagebox (option) 21
MORSE (option) 21
NetBridge (option) 23
Script Tray (option) 25
Loudspeaker Shelf (option) 25
XGA Video Switcher 25

5 Installation 27

Connections 27
Earth Connection 27
Console Control 29
PSU Status 31
Sync 31
I/O – MicAmp Card 33
I/O – Analogue Card 33
I/O – Digital Card 35
I/O – MADI Card 35
GPI/O Card 37
C-SB Stagebox Wiring 39
Talkback and Oscillator 43
Phasescope and Meter Wiring 45

Appendices

A Equipment Specifications 47

B Connector Details 51

C Connector Pinouts: Console 53

Processor Crate 56
NetBridge 62

D Audio Interfacing 63

E Environmental Specification 65
F Stagebox Installation Requirements 67

G SSL Part Numbers by Description 69

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C100 Installation Guide

Section 1 – Introduction

The object of this manual is to provide purchasers of the C100™ Console and Centuri™ Processor with
information in the following areas:

• Safety considerations

• Installation requirements

• Items supplied: – Main components and optional items

• Installation: – Physical assembly
– Electrical connections and cabling
– System options

• Specifications and Physical dimensions

• Pinouts of standard connectors

The information provided by this manual is relevant to all of the versions of the C100.

The aspects of the C100 which can be customised – frame size, channel layout, meter panel as examples – will be
fully documented in the Custom Specification information for a specific console.

The Custom Specification information, which details the actual console as built, will be found in Section 10 of
the console’s Service Manual.

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Safety Considerations

Section2 – Safety Considerations

This section contains definitions and warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment.

Please take time to read this section before undertaking any installation work.

Definitions

‘Maintenance’
All maintenance must be carried out by fully trained personnel. Note: it is advisable to observe suitable ESD
precautions when maintenance to any part is undertaken.

‘Non-User Adjustments’

Adjustments or alterations to the equipment may affect the performance such that safety and/or
international compliance standards may no longer be met. Any such adjustments must therefore only be
carried out by fully trained personnel.

‘Users’

This equipment is designed for use solely by engineers and competent operators skilled in the use of
professional audio equipment.

‘Environment’

This product is a class A product intended to form an integrated component part of a professional audio
recording, mixing, TV, radio broadcast or similar studio wherein it will perform to specification providing
that it is installed according to professional practice.

Electrical Safety Warning

When installing or servicing any item of SSL equipment with power applied, when cover panels
are removed, HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS CAN EXIST.

These hazards include: High voltages

High energy stored in capacitors
High currents available from DC power busses
Hot component surfaces.

Any metal jewellery (watches, bracelets, neck-chains and rings) that could inadvertently come
into contact with uninsulated parts should always be removed before reaching inside powered
equipment.

Installation Instructions

Voltage Selection and Fusing

Although the majority of SSL equipment uses auto-ranging power supplies, some sub-systems have user­selectable voltage inlets. Always confirm that the input mains voltage range is set correctly before applying
power. Always isolate the mains supply before changing the input range setting.

If it is ever necessary to replace a blown mains-fuse, then always use the correct rating and type of replacement.
If a correctly rated fuse continues to blow, then a fault exists and the cause should be investigated or the unit
returned to SSL for repair/replacement as appropriate.

Details of mains settings and correct fuse ratings can be found in Appendix A of this manual.

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C100 Installation Guide

Safety Earth Connection

Any mains powered item of SSL equipment that is supplied with a 3-core mains lead (whether connectorised or
not) should always have the earth wire connected to the mains supply ground. This is the safety earth and
grounds the exposed metal parts of the racks and cases and should not be removed for any reason.

Mains Supply and Phases

SSL equipment is designed for connection to single-phase supplies with the Neutral conductor at earth potential

category TN – and is fitted with a protective fuse in the Live conductor only. It is not designed for use with

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Phase (Live) and Neutral connections reversed or where the Neutral conductor is not at earth potential (TT or IT
supplies).

All mains powered assemblies must be connected to the same mains phase. In particular, note that as PSU
redundancy is standard, the two input leads must NOT be connected across different phases.

Mains cables will be coded with either of the following colour schemes:

1 or 2
LIVE: Brown Black
NEUTRAL: Blue White
EARTH: Yellow/Green Green

Mains Isolation and Over-Current Protection

An external disconnect device (switch) is required for this equipment which must be installed according to
current wiring regulations. A detachable power cord, if fitted to this equipment, is a suitable disconnect device;
otherwise an approved disconnect switch is required – the rating of which is defined in the product specification
(Appendix A) and on the equipment itself.

An external over-current protection device is required to protect the wiring to this equipment which must be
installed according to the current wiring regulations. The fusing or breaking-current is defined in the product
specification. In certain countries this function is supplied by use of a fused plug.

Some equipment (specifically units with PSU Redundancy) utilises multiple power sources. This is clearly
marked on the equipment. The finished installation must also be clearly marked to ensure that all sources of
power are removed before servicing begins.

Physical Safety

Most subsystems are too heavy for one person to lift. Take particular care when removing the computer chassis
from the equipment rack.

If the console trim is removed for any reason then there may be sharp edges exposed on the frame metalwork.

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Safety Considerations

CE Certification

Note that the majority of cables supplied with SSL equipment are fitted with ferrite rings at each end.

his is to comply with current European CE regulations and these ferrites should not be removed.

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If any of the console metalwork is modified in any way – particularly the addition of holes for custom switches
etc. – this may the adversely affect the CE certification status of the product.

FCC Certification

The equipment which forms a C100/Centuri system has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union

The symbol shown here, which is on the product or on its packaging, indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their
waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

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Section 3 – Pre Installation Information

Physical installation of the console is normally carried out by a specialised transportation company. In some
cases this will have been arranged by the local SSL office, in other cases by the facility.

The cables that run between console and processor can be shipped in advance of the console in a separate kit (the
pre-install kit). These cables should be installed by the facility engineers. Instructions for installing these cables
are found on pages 29 to 31 of this manual.

Note: Cables for the connection of ancillary functions, Meters, talkback, oscillator and any custom switches etc. are
not supplied by SSL and will need to be provided by the facility. See pages 43–45 for wiring information.

Before the console is installed all building work should be completed and the environment MUST be clean
otherwise the warranty will be rendered invalid.

Before commissioning can take place the following MUST be completed:

• Air Conditioning installed, tested, blown-through and working

• Lighting installed and tested

• Cable Trunking installed

• Wall and floor finishes completed

• Power Distribution installed and tested

• Cables installed and tested

• Monitor loudspeakers installed and working

• Other utilities (telephone, water etc.) available

Services provided by SSL

Commissioning

All C100 systems include on-site commissioning by an SSL engineer. This is usually expected to take from 2 to 4
days depending on system size, configuration and options. Large systems, or consoles split for shipment, may
require an additional 1–2 days of commissioning time.

You will be contacted by your local SSL office or agent shortly before delivery to arrange a commissioning date.

Training

Two days of standard operator training are provided with each C100 system. If required, this is scheduled to take
place immediately following the commissioning period and is usually carried out by the commissioning
engineer. A further day of advanced operator training is available at additional cost.

On-site maintenance training is also available at additional cost. This can be either one day for a basic overview
or two days for more advanced training.

Training should be requested at time of order. For all training, we recommend that no more than five persons
attend each session. If the use of an interpreter is necessary the training period may need to be extended (at
additional cost). Note that travel and subsistence costs are not normally included. Please contact SSL’s Training
Department at: [e-mail].

Warranty

All systems normally include 13 months warranty from date of shipment. This does not include consumable
items such as magnetic media, disks etc. Further details may be found in SSL’s Conditions of Trading (printed
on the reverse of all SSL invoices).

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Section 3

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Physical Requirements

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The console control surface can be specified to have from 8 to 96 channels so the size and weight will vary
considerably. A dimensioned footprint drawing for each specific console control surface can be provided by SSL’s
Project Engineering Department. See page 8 for an example of a 32-channel footprint.

Consoles can be built with split points at any profile (at additional cost). The console can then be split for
shipment to simplify installation into client’s premises. Reassembly will be by SSL engineers.

Refer to Appendix A for weights and power consumption information.

Rack Mounting Equipment – Centuri, NetBridge and Stageboxes

The Centuri Processor is a 15U height chassis into which a range of I/O cards can be fitted. The system’s
processing and DSP resource is also housed in the Centuri rack. The Centuri is therefore fitted with cooling fans
and is expected to be housed in a separate ‘machine’ room.

A 19” equipment rack will need to be provided into which the Centuri Processor can be mounted. Note when
positioning the rack that cards are inserted into the Centuri Processor from both the front and the rear depending
on function. Clearance for access to cards must therefore be provided both in front of and behind the rack (see
page 10 for service clearance diagram).

NetBridge – which is an option – is a 2U high rack mounting unit.

Remotely located stageboxes (C-SBs) – which are also optional – may be specified. These are 14U rack units.

Note. Centuri, NetBridge and stagebox units MUST be supported on shelves and not only by the rack ears.

SSL can supply 39U 800mm deep equipment racks and shelves if requested (at additional cost). Other rack
heights are available to special order.

Acoustic Isolation

Because of the noise generated by cooling fans adequate noise isolation should exist between the machine and
control rooms/recording areas.

Noise figures for individual units are given in Appendix A.

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Section 3

Air Conditioning Requirements

Air conditioning will almost certainly be required for both the Machine and Control rooms in order to maintain
the temperature and humidity to within the required levels.

Power dissipation figures for console control surface and equipment rack are listed in Appendix A.

Appendix E contains the environmental specification for SSL equipment.

Cable Ducting

Cable ducting will be required between the console and the Machine room (as well as to any outboard racks and
the recording areas). The ducting provided should be of sufficient size such that approximately 50mm x 35mm
is available for console surface connection.

The connectors for all control and interface cables are located beneath the console’s Centre Section. The connector
panels are orientated so that cables will route towards the rear of the desk.

The mains input power connector will be located on a separate panel. This panel is usually positioned in a bay
adjacent to the Centre Section nearest to the centre of the console but may vary due to console layout.

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Cable sets are available in 10, 16, 20, 25, 48 and 80m standard lengths. Sets longer than 16m are at additional cost.

Service Access

Access to all major electronic assemblies within the frame is either from the front or from beneath the console.
The meter LCD panels are retained by finger-screw fastener beneath the top trim. The top trim is designed to
hinge upwards to allow access to these screws. If the console is being built into restricted space – as in some
mobile installations – then always allow a minimum of 80mm clearance above the top trim (see opposite).

Sufficient clearance must be provided in front of and behind the rack into which the Centuri processor is
installed so that cards can easily be removed. See the drawing on page 10 for minimum clearances.

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Centuri Processor Crate (side view) Showing Card Access

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Technical Requirements

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The Centuri Processor requires a feed of video sync. Other sources – MIDI or wordclock etc. – cannot be used as
the sync reference.

he sync required is 75Ω 1V(pk-pk) black-and-burst video. The standard can be either PAL (625 line, 50Hz) ,

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NTSC (525 line, 59.94Hz or 60Hz). Composite sync may also be used.

Many other studio peripherals (digital recorders, editors and all video picture recorders) will also require a feed
of video sync. Depending on the studio configuration, a suitable video distribution amplifier may also be
required.

Note : The Centuri processor does not provide internal sync generation.

Power Connections – Mains Input Voltage & Current

Both the console control surface and the Centuri processor rack are fitted with auto-sensing power supplies and
will function at any voltage from 90 to 250 volts without adjustment.

The console is supplied with one or more detachable mains leads. These leads are 2m in length and the cable
diameter is 11mm. The free ends of these leads are unterminated for connection to a suitable outlet.

The inrush current present when powering the console can be significant – typically ten times the steady current
– so the use of ‘slow’ or ‘motor ’ rated fuses/circuit-breakers is recommended.

NetBridge (which is a separate 2U unit – see page 23) is fitted with a voltage select switch for 230V or 115V
operation. Confirm that the voltage is correctly set before applying power – see page 23.

See Appendix A for equipment specifications.

Grounding

A standard system should not require any additional grounding over and above that supplied by a correctly
installed mains supply. All rack unit chassis are permanently bonded to mains earth. A permanent mains earth
connection via the mains inlet must be provided.

If, due to the quality of the mains wiring within an installation, it is deemed necessary to improve upon the
mains earthing, chassis ground connection points are provided as follows:

Centuri rack chassis ground can be accessed via a stud located on the rear panel.
Console chassis ground can be accessed via a stud located on the mains power connector panel.

All audio connectors, both analogue and digital, have their screen pins connected directly to the chassis at the
point of entry to comply with AES/EBU grounding and EMC standards.

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Section 4

System Components

Section 4 – System Components

This section gives an overview of the main units in the system. See Appendix A for specifications and
Appendices B and C for connector details and pinouts.

C100 Console

Each console control surface will consist of one Centre Section and can be specified to have from 8 to 96 channel
faders in groups of 8. (Note: a group of 8 faders and controls and its frame is termed a bay). See page 10 for frame
sizes.

Each console channel-bay consists of four sections: Faders, Channel Control, Master Channel and the meters. It
is only necessary to have one Master Channel tile fitted to the console frame as this can be used to access all
channels, although for convenience and additional flexibility additional Channel Masters may be fitted to any
bay.

Only the faders are removable individually, all other panels (termed tiles) are 8 channels wide.

Note that the number of physical faders fitted does not limit the number of processing channels available; this is
determined by the amount of DSP resource fitted to the processor.

The Centre Section may optionally be specified with a 6 or 8-channel LCD phase-scope and has additional space
for mechanical meters. Alternatively, a range of custom meter configurations is possible; these should be detailed
at the time of order.

The console frame may be specified to have 19” wide sections for script space (known as ‘Producer’s’ tables).
These can be fitted with either a full-depth flat table or a shorter table and 7U of equipment racking. A 7.2° corner
section is also available to create angled frames.

Every C100 console is fitted with dual redundant power supplies as standard. Accordingly, there are two
separate mains input connectors beneath the console.

The standard moulded end trims can be substituted by a thin trim panel (approximately 8mm) for installations
where width is limited.

SSL's Project Engineering Department can provide specific console footprint drawings detailing layout, size and
metering options during the specification process.

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CONTROL

TIME
CODE

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25 - 32 17 - 24

9 - 16 1 - 8

25 - 32 17 - 24

AES/EBU IN

AES/EBU OUT

+5V

+3V3

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PORT 1

909XB

ROUTING CARD

IN OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 EXPANSION

THRU

OUT/

960XA

IN

OUT

1 - 12

13 - 24

25 - 36

37 - 48

49 - 60

1 - 12

13 - 24

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9 - 16 1 - 8

25 - 32 17 - 24

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25 - 32 17 - 24

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AES/EBU OUT

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1

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ANALOGUE OUT

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O X F O R D • E N G L A N D

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Centuri Processor Crate
(Front View)

ccess to:

A

SUs

P
Removable media drive
DSP cards
System Disk card
I/O Cards (Mic or Digital)

Centuri Processor Crate
(Rear View)

Access to:

CPU card
Front panel card
GPI/O card
Routing/Link card
I/O Cards (Mic, Analogue or Digital)

NB. Cards shown are an example.
Configuration will vary according to
specification.

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Section 4

System Components

The Centuri Processor

The Centuri processor is a 15U high 600mm deep rack unit. Cards are fitted to the front and rear of the chassis

o space for access is essential. See page 10 for chassis dimensions and minimum service clearance.

s

At the front of the processor are located the plug-in PSU units. One unit is capable of powering the system.

he panel below the power supplies is fitted with either a 250Mb Zip drive or an SD memory card reader. This

T
is used to transfer system software onto the internal hard disk. This panel may also be fitted with the optional
MO drive for project storage.

Below the drives is the front card-cage which has space for 11 plug-in cards, numbered from left to right. The
cards are arranged as follows:

Slots 1–4 Channel DSP cards.

Slot 5 Always fitted with a DSP card for the Centre-Section mixes.

Slot 6 Reserved for future expansion.

1

Slots 7–10 I/O cards – micamp cards (digital/MADI cards to special order only)

.

Slot 11 Always fitted with the system disc card; unless the dual-redundant disc option is specified.

There rear of the processor has space for 12 plug-in cards. Note that these slots are numbered from right to left.

Slots 1–4 Available for I/O cards (analogue, digital and MADI).

Slot 5 Always fitted with the console’s Routing/Link card.

Slot 6 Reserved for the optional GPI/O card.

1

Slots 7–10 I/O cards – analogue, digital and MADI (mic cards to special order only)

.

Slot 11 Always fitted with the Console-Interface card.

Slot 12 Always fitted with the CPU card.

Note that front and rear mounting I/O cards, although functionally identical, are physically different so it is not
possible to exchange cards between back and front after specification.

Below the rear card-cage are connectors for MIDI functions and another labelled ’Expansion’. These are not
implemented in the C100 system.

(1) Specifying rear mounted micamp cards or front mounted digital/MADI cards will extend the order lead time.

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ETHERNET

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

S

YNC

VIDEO 1

SERIAL

+5V

+3V3

FLAG 1

FLAG 12

R

ESET

Solid State Logic

O X F O R D • E N G L A N D

DSP CARD

SCSI A

SCSI B

SCSI B

DISK

CARD

MACHINE 

CONTROL

TIME

CODE

CONTROL
SURFACE 1

CONTROL
SURFACE 2

CONTROL
SURFACE 3

+5V

+3V3

PORT 2

PORT 1

ROUTING CARD

1

2

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DSP
Card

System Disk

Card

CPU
Card

Console

Interface

Card

Routing/Link

Card

Section 4

System Components

Centuri – DSP Card

The DSP cards supply the signal processing function for the Centuri system. Each card provides 32 channels of
processing. DSP cards are all the same and do not require configuration, they can therefore be fitted into any of
the first 5 slots in the front of the Centuri rack.

For a system to pass any audio, there must a card fitted in slot 5 and a card in slot 1.

Centuri – Disk Card

This is a 1.5 width card which is always fitted in the right-hand slot (slot 11) of the front card-cage. It houses the
system hard-disk. This card is not fitted if the dual redundant disk option is specified. In this case a blank panel
is fitted and the system discs are mounted internally in the space beneath the power supplies. A front panel key
switch is provided to select which disk is in use.

Centuri – CPU Card

The Centuri Processor is always fitted with the CPU card. It must be fitted to the left-most rear slot.

The CPU card is fitted with connectors for the following functions:

Ethernet – 100baseT console network

(1)

Video 1–3 – Display output for the Centre Section monitor.
Sync – Video sync input. Video black & burst is required for system reference.
Serial – 62-pin connector providing eight RS422/RS232 serial ports. An adaptor cable breaking out

to eight off 9-way D-type male connectors, labelled ‘TTY-A’ to ‘TTY-G’, is provided.
TTY-B: --Keyboard (RS422)
TTY-C: --Touchscreen data (RS422)
TTY-G: --Bitpad (RS422)
TTY-E: --Console (RS232) – Connection for data terminal
TTY-A, D, F & H Unused on C100

(1)

The ethernet connection is used for SSL control information, it is not TCP/IP protocol. Do not combine with
proprietary networks. Standard ethernet repeaters can be used.

Centuri – Console Interface Card

The Centuri Processor is always fitted with one Interface card. It must be fitted to the rear of the card-cage next
to the CPU card.

The card provides the connection to the console’s control surface and handles all switch and lamp signals. Of the
three ‘Control Surface’ connectors, only numbers 1 and 2 are used as these contain sufficient capacity for the
largest C100 console.

The ‘Machine Control’ and ‘Timecode’ connectors are not used by C100.

Centuri – Routing/Link Card

The Centuri is always fitted with a Routing/Link card. It must be fitted to the rear card-cage in position 5.

This card has two functions. The first is an internal function to organise the audio routes across the system’s
backplane. The second is to provide access to the optical audio interfaces to the stageboxes and/or MORSE
router (if specified). These optical audio connections are called Fibre Links and there can be from 1 to 4 fitted to
the Routing card. Fibre Links are cost options and should be specified at the time of order. Note that each fibre
link comprises two individual fibre optic connectors – one each for send and for receive.

Fibrelinks are available as either multimode or singlemode versions. The multimode link can be used for cable
lengths of up to 550m and the singlemode version for up to 2km.

If no fibre links are specified then the two cutouts in the front panel will be fitted with blanks.

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IN

OUT1 - 12

13 - 24

25 - 36

37 - 48

4

9 - 60

1 - 12

13 - 24

25 - 36

37 - 48

4

9 - 60

GPI

9 - 16

1 - 8

25 - 32

17 - 24

AES/EBU IN

9 - 16

1 - 8

25 - 32

17 - 24

AES/EBU OUT

+5V1-6

7-12

SPLIT OUTPUTS

MIC IN

1 - 12

A

A1

A1

ANALOGUE IN

1 - 24

A

NALOGUE OUT

1 - 24

IN

OUT

WORD

SYNCINOUT

AES

S

YNC

Tx

Rx

Tx

Rx

LOCK

A

LOCK

B

M

ADI

Mic Input

12 Microphone

12 split outputs

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Card

inputs

Analogue I/O

Card

24 line level

inputs and

outputs

Digital I/O

Card

64 SRC I/O

(32 AES/EBU pairs)

With 25-pin D-type

connectors

MADI I/O

Card

(Fibre version)

GPI I/O

Card

60 in, 60 out

Section 4

Centuri – Micamp Card

The Microphone input card (generally known as the BMA or ‘Broadcast Mic Amp’) provides 12 input channels.
The input is via a female Varicon (EDAC) connector. Mating connectors can be supplied as a cost option.

Each of the mic inputs has a buffered split output. The buffering takes place after the input pad, the RFI filter
and the 25KHz low-pass filter but before the variable gain stage. The split output has a gain of 26dB above the
mic input level (or 6dB with the pad in circuit) but is unaffected by the consoles’ mic gain setting. The split
outputs are available on two female 25-way D-type connectors.

Micamp cards are normally fitted to the front of the Centuri. If more than 48 channels are required then rear
mounting cards can be specified as a special order.

Refer to section C for connector pinouts.

Centuri – Analogue I/O Card

The Analogue card provides 24 channels of balanced line-level input and output. At least one Analogue card will
need to be included if analogue monitor amplifiers are being used. The connectors used are Canon DL96 types.
Mating connector kits and a contact crimp tool can be supplied (as cost options). This card is rear mounting only.

See page 57 for the DL pinout.

System Components

Centuri – Digital I/O Card

The Digital I/O card is available in two versions: 110Ω and 75Ω. Both types provide 64 channels (32 AES/EBU
pairs) of digital input and output. The 110Ω card provides balanced output signals whereas the 75Ω card is
unbalanced for correct matching to co-axial cables. Sample rate conversion is available on every input so the card
can accept input rates from 32kHz to 96kHz. The connectors are all D-25 type females and mating connectors can
be supplied (as a cost option).

A breakout panel is available as an option for the 75Ω card – this converts D-25 connectors to chassis BNC plugs
and comes with 1m connecting looms. These panels should be mounted behind the Centuri rack; they cannot be
remotely located because the linking cables are unbalanced.

Front mounting versions of the digital cards are available to special order only.

Centuri – Madi Card (Copper version)

The MADI I/O card can operate in two ways: either as a 56 channel varispeed I/O multitrack interface (at 48kHz
± 12.5%) or as a 64 channel fixed 48kHz link (station router). In either case a source of sync is required. The sync
source can be AES, Word sync or self clocked from the MADI bitstream. This sync source must be derived from
the same station video reference as used for the CPU card sync input.

The card is fitted with dual MADI connections – MADI A and MADI B. The outputs are duplicates of the MADI
signal so that a safety backup can be made without having to use external distribution. For the inputs, MADI A
has priority but MADI B will take-over if the A signal is lost.

Centuri – Madi Card (Fibre version)

Operates exactly the same as the copper version but the MADI connectors are now singlemode or multimode SC
optical types. The fibre type must be specified at time of order.

Centuri – GPI/O Card

The optional GPI/O card provides 60 GPI inputs and outputs. Inputs (which can trigger many console functions
including channel faders and cuts) are opto-isolated. The outputs are provided by relay closure. Access is via 25­pin D-type connectors; inputs are male and outputs are female.

Only one GPI/O card can be fitted to the Centuri rack.

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