NV5100MC Master Control Device Controller User’s Guide Miranda Technologies Inc. 3499 Douglas B.
NV5100MC Device Controller User’s Guide • Revision: 1.2 • Software Version: 6.3.4.0 • Part Number: UG0038-02 • Copyright: © 2010 Miranda Technologies. All rights reserved. • No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by photocopy, microfilm, xerography or any other means, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of Miranda Technologies, Inc.
When shipped into member countries of the European Community, this equipment is accompanied by authentic copies of original Declarations of Conformance on file in Miranda GVD offices in Grass Valley, California USA. Trademarks Miranda is a registered trademark of Miranda Technologies, Inc. Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective holders.
Change History The table below lists the changes to the Master Control Device Controller User’s Guide. • Device Controller User’s Guide Part # UG0038-02 • Software version: 6.3.4.0 iv Rev Date ECO Description Approved By 1.0 31 Aug 09 16036 Initial release, at general software revision 6.2.0. D. Cox 1.1 11 Jan 10 16257 At general software revision 6.3.1, but there are no changes to the product or this manual. D. Cox 1.2 28 Jun 10 17086 At general software revision 6.3.
Important Safeguards and Notices This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please read and follow this important information, especially those instructions related to the risk of electric shock or injury to persons. Warning Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only.
General Warnings A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel which may cause injury or death. Observe the following general warnings when using or working on this equipment: • Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. • Do not use this equipment in or near water. • This equipment 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 the equipment inputs or outputs.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Device Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 External Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Device Controller Miranda offers a third-party “device controller” as an adjunct to its master control system. It is a DC21 from DNF Controls. Because it is third-party equipment, support for it is limited. This brief guide augments the documentation from the manufacturer. Introduction The “device controller” is a IRU device, 8.5″ deep, that has 32 optically isolated inputs and 32 relay outputs (also optically isolated) and 4 serial ports.
1. Device Controller External Features External Features Front The unit includes, at the front, a 2×16 character display, an 8-key button pad, several LED indicators, and other items: Contrast Adjust LEDs DNF C O N T R O L POWER S LAN1 Contrast Adjust COM1 LAN2 DEVICE CONTROLLER FLEX CONTROL NETWORK ® Display Arrow Buttons Enter DC20 COM2 RESET Reset On/Off The display is for rudimentary configuration (such as setting the device’s IP address) and status.
1. Device Controller Initial Setup Initial Setup S Caution: do not apply AC voltage to the power supply and then connect the power supply to the DC21. Component damage can occur. This is the basic procedure. 1 Plug in the device controller at the power connection. Use the external power supply provided. 2 Use a CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the device controller to the Ethernet switch servicing the master control network. Use the port labeled “E-net #1.
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool Set the Ethernet Mode Scroll up or down so that the display shows ‘Ethernet Status’. Press ‘Enter’. The display changes to ‘Ethernet Config: Speed’. Choose ‘auto’ for most Ethernet connections. Choose ‘10M’ for long cables, but only if you are experiencing communication failures. Press ‘Enter’ again to confirm your choice. Press the ‘Esc’ button any time to cancel your operation.
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool Each sub-page manages a configuration table. Configuration tables can be saved and retrieved for fast setups and quick changes during broadcast or production. Descriptions of the sub-pages follow. System If you are not logged in, clicking the ‘System’ option presents a login dialog: The default ID is admin and the default password is controls. S The login times out after a few minutes.
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool Time and Date This is the ‘System Time’ submenu: Enter (or select) the values you want in the appropriate fields. Click ‘Save’ to confirm your changes and return to the ‘System page’. Click ‘Cancel’ to return to the ‘System’ page without saving your changes. VTR Control The VTR control is a Java program that interacts with a VTR (or similar device): Use the left and right arrows to select the channel. (These include the 4 serial channels.
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool Protocol Assignment The device controller supports up to 4 serial channels (on the 4 serial ports). This table on this page lists the channels and defines the parameters for each channel. The example in this illustration shows all 4 channels defined. Two use Sony protocol and the others use Odetics and VDCP: You can edit the table, but you cannot add or delete items. Of the entries in the table, ‘PHY Config’ and ‘Device Config’ are the most important.
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool Device Config The ‘Protocol Assignment page has are two ‘Device Config’ options: view or edit. These options are not available for undefined channels. The tables differ according to the protocol for the device. • Sony — View • Sony — Edit • Odetics — View • Odetics — Edit • VDCP — View 8 Rev 1.
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool • VPCP — Edit Device Internal Latency Master control is very much concerned with ‘Device Internal Latency’. In any of these tables, you must ignore ‘Preroll Delay’ here because pre-roll delay is handled by master control internals. Device latency is typically 4-10 frames. You will have to determine the device latency for each of your devices by experimentation.
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool Click ‘Edit’ for a channel if you want to change its parameters Choose the appropriate Baud rate and bit pattern for the device controlled by this channel. Typical values, and especially for Sony and Odetics protocols, are 38400 Baud, 1 stop bit, 8 data bits, and odd parity. RS-422 is the more common serial mode. Choose ‘Controller’ in the ‘Operation Mode’ field. Click ‘Save’ to confirm your entries.
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool Edit options (See the diagram next page.) ON State ‘Relay Closed’ means that the output state is considered “on” when NO and COM are connected. ‘Relay Open’ means that it is “on” when NO and COM are not connected. (There is no NC position.) See Connectors on page 17 for the connector pinouts. Mode Switching options are latched and momentary. Normal GPOs are latched. A momentary GPO produces a pulse.
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool The effects can be either GPO changes (on, off, or toggle) or channel state changes. These are the channel changes supported by the DC21: Play Stop Pause Recue Ffwd Rwd Cue to ‘in’ Play rev Slomo 25 Fwd Slomo 25 Rev Slomo 50 Fwd Slomo 50 Rev Again, they apply to each of the 4 serial channels. Note that master control does not use “slomo.” Each row in the event table couples one event (GPI or channel event) to one effect (GPO or channel state change).
1. Device Controller Using the Configuration Tool An event may be classified as repetitive or single. Repetitive means that the input can be sampled whenever it occurs. Single means that the input is monitored until it goes on and thereafter it is not monitored. S Some of the inputs that the device controller monitors to decide whether an event occurs come through the LAN, via NVEP, from the master control system. S Duplicate entries overwrite older entries.
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2. Misc. Chapter 2 provides miscellaneous information about device controller. It presents the following topics: • PC Configuration • Connectors • Notes PC Configuration You (or your system administrator) must connect the PC on which your software runs to the master control network. To do that, you must assign the PC an IP address (and mask) on the NIC that connects the PC to the master control network. (The PC must also be connected to the Ethernet switch of the network.
2. Misc. PC Configuration 2 Double-click the appropriate ‘Local Area Connection’ for your master control network. Then, choose the General tab and click ‘Properties’. 3 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click ‘Properties’ again here: 16 Rev 1.
2. Misc. Connectors 4 Select ‘Use the following IP address’ and enter an IP address for your PC. Use the default subnet mask. The IP address must be unique on the network. (The subnet mask must be 255.255.255.0.) 5 Click OK and it is done. Close all the Network Connections windows. Connectors GPIO There are two GPI connectors (inputs 1–16 and inputs 17–32) and there are two GPO connectors (outputs 1–16 and outputs 17–32).
2. Misc. Connectors GPI limits: 5 VDC–12 VDC (or 24 VDC with a resistor of 680 to 820 ohms). 20 mA maximum current. GPO limits: 0.5 A at 125 VAC. 1.0 A at 24 VDC. 1.0 A maximum current. Time Code Connector LTC is not required for master control. You do not need any connection to this port. Nevertheless, this is the pinout of the LTC port: Pin 1 2 3 Balanced LTC High LTC Low Common or shield Unbalanced LTC High Tie to pin 3 Shield Serial Ports Each of the 4 serial ports has this pinout.
2. Misc. Notes Notes Although there are 2 Ethernet ports, only one — “E-net #1”— is usable. General To commit changes to the device controller, you’ll usually want to click a ‘Save’ button or similar function. ‘Save & Edit’ — save added entry and go back to the table. ‘Save & Add’ — save added entry and remain in the add box to continue to add. Sometimes changes you make are accepted without your explicitly saving anything. You can often cancel a change by clicking a ‘Cancel’ or ‘Back’ button.
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Index A Adding events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Address mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Address, IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 17 Arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3 B Back button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Button pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index L R Latched (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LCD, 2×16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Local Area Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Local events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Login ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index W Windows, settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Website, Miranda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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