Cronus Digital Intercom Matrix 9350-7770-000 Rev k 3/2006
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Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 1 General Description ............................................................................................................................. 1 Features ................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents WIDE AREA NETWORK ................................................................................................................ 32 ACCESSING THE WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) ................................................................... 33 NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION (NAT) ............................................................................ 33 PORTS ...................................................................................................................................
CHAPTER 1 Introduction General Description RTS™ Cronus is a 32-port digital matrix intercom in 2RU (rack units). Based upon an advanced DSP architecture, Cronus has the ability to link up to four units into a single 128 port matrix. Through the use of standard video coaxial cable, the maximum distance between the first and last Cronus system can be 300 ft., and still appear as a single matrix. However, when using the Fiber Option card, the distance is increased up to 15 kilometers nominally.
Introduction Differences between Cronus and ADAM Cronus ADAM Most practical for small to medium systems. Most practical for more complex systems because the number of users is much higher. In small to medium-sized broadcast company, Cronus would be used like an ADAM. Uses ASIC technology Cronus is scalable - can keep adding on to the original configuration (up to four systems maximum) ADAM has both a redundant power supply and a redundant Master Controller card. Cronus has a redundant power supply.
Front and Rear Panel Controls and Connections 4 USB Connection There are two USBUSB connections on the Cronus; one on the front panel and one on the back panel (J7). Cronus system can use the USB port connect with a PC. This allows for the most flexibility when planning where to use the system. In a rack unit where the back is inaccessible, or on a desktop where the back is accessible. Note, only one USB connector can be used at a time.
Introduction Cronus Gain Structure TABLE 2. Cronus Gain Structure. The table below shows the gain level adjustments for Cronus ADAM, and Zeus. MAX Audio Input Level Cronus Output Gain Control Range via AZedit +20dB -20dB to +20dB -20dB to +20dB Nominal +20dB -6dB to +6dB +24dBu ADAM +20dB -20dB to +20dB -20 to 20dB Nominal +20dB -6dB to +6dB +28dBu Zeus +20dB -20dB to +20dB -20 to 13dB Nominal +20dB -6dB to +6dB +22dBu TABLE 4.
Introduction Specifications Analog Inputs and Outputs Signal Type ...............................................................balanced Nominal Level ............................................................... 8dBu Maximum Level........................................................... 20dBu Input Impedance ...................................................... 22k Ohm Output Impedance..........................600 Ohm SNR at 20 dBu: A/D and D/A Sampling Rate..........................................
Introduction Ethernet Interface Port (J8) Connector Type ...........................................RJ-45 standard 10 base-T (Cat 3) / 100 Base Tx (Cat5) GPIO Interface Port (J9) Connector Type: 25-pin Female D-sub Pin 1......................................................................... Input 1 Pin 2......................................................................Common Pin 3......................................................................... Input 2 Pin 4...................................
Introduction MDR Connector Pin Number Port Pin Number Port Function Function 37 7 Audio To Matrix - 7 Audio From Matrix + Audio From Matrix - 8 1 Data + 13 33 1 Data - 38 7 24 1 Audio To Matrix + 49 1 Audio To Matrix - 1 8 Data + 8 Data - 25 1 Audio From Matrix + 26 50 1 Audio From Matrix - 10 8 Audio To Matrix + 35 8 Audio To Matrix - Data + 11 8 Audio From Matrix + 36 8 Audio From Matrix - 7 2 32 2 Data - 22 2 Audio To Matrix + 47 2 Audio To Ma
Introduction Determining the Master System From the Slave Systems By default, Cronus is set to operate in “stand alone” mode. You will need a license file to link Cronus frames together. In order to link 2 or more Cronus systems together, each must have the optional linking firmware installed. To purchase the firmware, contact RTS sales. Setting the master frame is done through the display panel menu, as well as cabling the frames together. To configure the master frame, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Cronus System Diagram and Frame Cabling Cronus System Diagram and Frame Cabling ™ Advanced Digital Audio Matrix From LINK card To Cronus To LINK card in ADAM From Matrix To Matrix SERVER ETHERNET Master CRONUS Digital Matrix Intercom ENC 1 ENC 2 POWER 1 POWER 2 Slave 1 CRONUS Digital Matrix Intercom ENC 1 ENC 2 POWER 1 POWER 2 Slave 2 CRONUS Digital Matrix Intercom ENC 1 ENC 2 POWER 1 POWER 2 Slave 3 CRONUS Digital Matrix Intercom ENC 1 ENC 2 POWER 1 POWER 2 TABLE 5.
Introduction TABLE 7. Cable 10 drawings for PAP32, AZedit, Trunking and UIO-256/LCP-102.
CHAPTER 2 Cronus Menu Structure Cronus Menu System Introduction 1. 2. 3. On the front panel of the Cronus system, tap the ENC1 encoder knob. SET FRAME ID appears. Turn the ENC1 encoder knob clockwise to scroll forward or counter-clockwise to scroll backwards through the list of menus. By scrolling, you will see Status or Version. Tap the ENC1 encoder knob to enter a menu. Within a menu: 1. 2.
Cronus Menu Structure 5. Tap the ENC1 knob. Auto Config displays. You can either have auto-config set the frame or you can manually set the frame ID by turning the ENC1 knob to scroll through the Frame ID options. 6. Turn the ENC1 knob to scroll through the choices (Auto Config, Frame ID 2, Frame ID 3, or Frame ID 4). 7. Tap the ENC1 knob to make your selection. IFB Program Ins I/O Gains Gain is the level of audio at which you hear and are heard.
Cronus Menu System Introduction 8. 9. 10. 11. Double-tap the ENC1 knob to exit the threshold set menu item. Port displays. Turn the ENC1 knob to Hold Time. Tap the ENC1 knob. Hold Time appears. Turn the ENC1 knob to set the hold time (up to 12.5 seconds). NOTE: Hold time is the amount of time the VOX will stay active on a port before closing the port. 12. 13. 14. 15. Double-tap the ENC1 knob to exit the Hold Time menu item. Port displays Turn the ENC1 knob to Enable. Tap the ENC1 knob. Enable appears.
Cronus Menu Structure Status, Crosspoints The Crosspoints Status displays the status of each crosspoint closure. You can also view Crosspoint Status in AZedit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the ENC1 knob to scroll to Status. Tap the ENC1 knob. AZedit displays. Turn the ENC1 knob to scroll to Crosspoints. Tap the ENC1 knob. The status of the crosspoints for input 1 and outputs 1 and 2 is shown. Turn the encoders to change which crosspoints are displayed. ENC1 adjusts the input port. ENC2 adjusts the output port.
Cronus Menu System Introduction Status, GPI Output GPI Output status displays the status of each GPI Output assigned in the system. GPI output is similar to the GPI Input, except instead of triggering an action on the intercom, the intercom is programmed to perform a function as a result of an action on the intercom. For example, when a port is connected to a 2-way radio, the radio is normally in receive mode. Use a GPI Output to trigger the transmitter whenever anyone talks to the port. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Cronus Menu Structure Cronus Menu System Quick Reference Menu Access TABLE 9. Menu 1. 2. 3. List - Tree Diagram On the front panel of the Cronus system, tap the ENC1 encoder knob. The word Status appears. Turn the ENC2 encoder knob clockwise to scroll forward or counter-clockwise to scroll backwards through the list of menus. Tap the ENC1 encoder knob to enter a menu. Within a menu: 1. 2.
CHAPTER 3 Cronus and AZedit Vox Settings in AZedit Cronus and the AIO-16 card are the only devices presently that support Vox. Vox refers to voice activation. This means that once audio is passed through Cronus or AIO-16 at a preset threshold level, the audio lines are open for conversation between ports. With Cronus, you can set the Vox threshold from the front panel or you can set it through AZedit. In AZedit there are two ways to access the Vox Settings screen. NOTE: AZedit must be at version 2.09.
Cronus and AZedit Accessing Vox To access the Vox Settings screen from the System menu, do the following: 1. From the System menu in AZedit, select Vox. The Vox Settings Screen appears.
Vox Settings in AZedit Screen Item Field Type Description Threshold Use the UP or Down arrow keys to increase or decrease the vox threshold by.5 dB (-127 dB to 0.0 dB). You can see the level adjustments in the parameter display window (to the right). NOTE: You can select multiple ports to change at the same time. However, when you Adjust arrow keys increase or decrease the threshold of multiple ports the levels change from each port’s starting dB level. For example, Port 002 is set to -82.
Cronus and AZedit Hold Time Use the UP or Down arrow keys to increase or decrease the time the port is active from meeting the threshold level set above. Once a port meets or exceeds its threshold level, the hold time determines how long that port will stay active before closing (up to 12.5 seconds). You can see the adjustments in the parameter display window (to the right) Adjust arrow keys NOTE: You can select multiple ports to change at the same time.
Vox Settings in AZedit The Disable Vox buttons disables Vox on the selected port (s). Disable Vox button 1. Select a port or multiple ports where Vox is enabled. 2. Click Disable Vox. Vox is disabled on the selected port (s). The Reset Threshold button resets the threshold level of the selected port (s) to default (-30 dB). Reset Threshold button 1. Select a port or multiple ports you want to reset to the default threshold level. 2. Click Reset Threshold.
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CHAPTER 4 Ethernet Setup for Cronus Connecting Cronus to the PC and the Network NOTE: The PC must be running version 2.06.07 or later of AZedit and have an Ethernet card installed. Verify Cronus is connected to the PC using either a USB (universal) or RS-232 (ADAM standard) cable. The USB drivers can be found in the AZedit software directory (C:\Telex\AZedit|V20701|USB). You may only use on USB connection (front panel or back panel) at a time.
Ethernet Setup for Cronus 9. Connect the PC to you network with an Ethernet cable. Once you have entered the IP Address and Network Mask, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Options menu, select Communications. The Communications screen appears. In the Connection area, select the Network radio button. In the IP Address field, either enter the Cronus IP Address you wish to connect with, or click the Search button. The search button scans the network for any Cronus devices.
Connecting Cronus to the PC and the Network 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Status menu, select Software Versions, then Master Controllers. The Master Controller Version Information screen appears. Highlight the Cronus version to be updated. You may select more than one version at a time by holding the CTRL key down while you select. Right-click the highlighted selections and select Download Firmware. The Firmware Download screen appears. Using the browse feature, browse to the file to be downloaded.
Ethernet Setup for Cronus 7. 8. 9. Click Begin Download. The download begins. Once the Download is finished, click OK. The Cronus firmware download is complete. This will take a minute or two depending upon the type of connection you use (network or serial). Verify the version upgrade in the Master Controller Version Information window. Finding the MAC Address for Cronus To get the MAC Address, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open AZedit. The Keypanels/Ports screen appears.
Final Assembly Drawing Cronus Final Assembly - see Table 10, “Final Assembly,” on page 28 for descriptions to the corresponding numbers.
Figure 10. Final Figure 10. Final Item No. 28 Assembly Description Item No. Part No. Assembly Description 39 AI/o Rear PC Board Assembly, MDR SCSI Part No. 9030-7800-000 1 Front panel, Cronus 9070-7770-000 40 Coax Link Module Card Plate 9110-7784-008 2 Lens 9150-7770-000 41 Cronus Fiber Link Module PCB 9030-7827-000 3 Master Controller Assembly 9020-7770-000 42 Fiber Link Module Card Plate 9110-7784-011 4 Screw, FH, 6-32 x 3/8” LG.
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Basic Network Configuration Appendix A Basic Network Configuration Basic Network Configuration This section covers basic network configuration set-up and testing. Also covered are basic concepts and operations, including the difference between LAN and WAN networks and how IP Addressing is used. In a networked environment, such as a company, typically there are many computers connected together using a router or a switch.
Basic Network Configuration NOTE: For more information on IP Addresses, see you local network administrator. Figure 11. Local Area Network Diagram WIDE AREA NETWORK A wide area network (WAN) connects two or more LANs and can span a relatively large geographical area. For example, Telex Headquarters in Burnsville, MN is connected to several branch offices in Nebraska and Arkansas over a WAN. The WAN in existence is the Internet. Figure 12.
Basic Network Configuration ACCESSING THE WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) Figure 13 shows LAN IP Addresses using a common IP Address, 10.2.100.X (192.168.X.X is another common address). Most devices are shipped with these addresses as its default. It is recommended to use these addresses for LANs. Figure 13. Network Address Translation NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION (NAT) Using the initial IP Address, then converting it to a valid WAN IP Address is how the network address translation works, in theory.
Basic Network Configuration Table 2. Packet Translation Packet before Translation Source Packet After Translation Destination Source Destination IP Address Port Number IP Address Port Number IP Address Port Number IP Address Port Number To Internet 10.2.100.1 1031 192.156.136.22 80 99.5.1.30 1032 192.156.136.22 80 From Internet 192.156.136.22 80 99.5.1.30 1032 192.156.136.22 80 10.2.100.
Basic Network Configuration IP ADDRESSES If you do not know your IP Address, you can open a DOS screen in a Windows®- based environment and bring up the ipconfig screen. To find your IP Address using ipconfig, do the following: 1. 2. 3. From the Start Menu, open a Command Prompt screen. At the prompt, type ipconfig, then press Enter. The IP configurations appear for your machine, such as the DNS suffix, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. At the prompt, type Exit to close the screen.
Ping a Computer Pinging a computer on the network makes sure it is able to be “seen” and receive messages on the network. NOTE: You can also ping your RVON-8 card to verify that it is responding over the network by putting the cards IP Address in place of the computer IP Address. To Ping a computer on the network, do the following: 1. From the Start Menu, open a Command Prompt screen. 2. At the prompt, type the IP Address of the computer you wish to ping (for example, 10.2.100.130). 3. Press Enter.
RVON Configuration 2. 3. At the prompt, type tracert and type the url or IP Address you want to trace. Press Enter. The details of the tracer route are displayed. NOTE: You will the message “request timed out” if the IP Address/ port IN or OUT is denied to the incoming or outgoing message. 4. When you are finished, type exit to close the Command Prompt screen. RVON Configuration RVON cards use ports for communication of audio and control packets.
Below is an example of a router configuration screen. Not all routers are configured the same way and may not look exactly like this screen. NOTE: Linksys™ supports up to 253 nodes on a router. This is why it is called a Router/Switch because there are WAN functions like a router as well as having a 4-port LAN switch. It also does not support simultaneous forward and DHCP.
Network Terminology Network Terminology Bridges A bridge is a device that connects two LANs, or two segments of the same LAN that use the same protocol. Sometimes called “transparent bridges, they work at the OSI model Layer 2. Simply put, they are not concerned with protocols. Their main job is to pass data to a destination address that is predetermined in the data packet. With a bridge, all of your computers are on the same network subnet (see Subnet).
The four numbers in and IP Address are used in different was to identify a particular network and host on that network. There are three classes of Internet Addresses. CLASS A - supports 16 million hosts on each of 127 networks. CLASS B - supports 65,000 hosts on each of 16,000 networks. CLASS C - supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million networks. LAN A LAN is a computer network that connects a relatively small area (a single building or group of buildings).
Appendix B Breakout Panels Breakout Panels provide a convenient way of expanding the port capacity of a Cronus Intercom System. Currently, there are three breakout panels for use with the Cronus MDR backcard: XCP-32-DB9, XCP-48-RJ45, and XCP-48-Telco. On the Cronus you can have up to four MDR backcards mounted on the chassis to give you that many more keypanel ports.
Breakout Panels XCP-32-DB9 Breakout Panel TM 1 XCP-32-DB9 8 8 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 1 2 3 6 7 8 R TELEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. MADE IN U.S.A. J4 J3 J2 J1 The arrows represent the MDR to DB-9 connector responsiblity FIGURE 1. XCP-32-DB9 Breakout Panel (part number 9000-7810-000) The XCP-48-DB9 breakout panel is the newly created 32port DB9 breakout panel with MDR connecotr for the AIO16.
Breakout Panels Pin Number PORT FUNCTION 11 8 Audio from Matrix + 36 8 Audio from Matrix - NOTE: There are 4 MDR connectors on the XCP-32-DB9 Breakout Panel.
Breakout Panels XCP-48-RJ45 Breakout Panel 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 XCP-48-RJ45 TELEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. MADE IN U.S.A. J6 J5 J4 J2 J3 J1 The arrows represent the MDR to RJ-45 connection responsibility FIGURE 2. XCP-48-RJ45 Breakout Panel (part number 9000-7809-000) The XCP-48-RJ45 is the newly created 48-port RJ45 breakout panel with MDR connector for the Cronus.
Breakout Panels Pin Number Port Function 11 8 Audio from Matrix + 36 8 Audio from Matrix - NOTE: There are 6 MDR Connector on the XCP-48 Telco Breakout MDR Connector port J1 1-8 J2 9-16 J3 17-24 J4 25-32 J5 33-40 J6 41-48 Pin Description Pin 1 N/A Pin 2 Keypanel Data - Pin 3 Audio Out + Pin 4 Audio In + Pin 5 Audio In - Pin 6 Audio Out - Pin 7 N/A Table 5.
Breakout Panels XCP-48-Telco Breakout Panel MDR Connector (J100 - J600) Telco Connector (J1 - J6) J4 J2 J1 J100 J200 J5 J6 J3 J300 J400 J500 J600 TM XCP48-TELCO FIGURE 3. XCP-48-Telco Breakout Panel (part number 9000-7822-000) The XCP-48-Telco is the newly created breakout panel with MDR connector for the Cronus. It combines audio to matrix, audio from matrix, and data pairs. It then routes them on individual Telco connectors.
Breakout Panels Pin Number Port Function Pin Number Port Function 35 10 Audio to Matrix - 11 11 Audio to Matrix + 36 11 Audio to Matrix - 12 12 Audio to Matrix + 37 12 Audio to Matrix - 35 8 Audio to Matrix - 11 8 Audio from Matrix + 36 8 Audio from Matrix - There are 6 MDR Connectors on the XCP-48-TELCO Breakout Panel.
