User`s manual

Sierra Video Systems
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Operation
Control System Overview
The Shasta Family’s control system incorporates many powerful features, while retaining
control compatibility with many leading third party control systems and with earlier
generation SVS routing switchers. The control system uses an intuitive interface for
routing switcher control. A variety of control panel styles are available including single-
bus, X-Y, and simple keypad.
Connectors associated with the system’s internal control are located on the rear of the
routing switcher frames.
The Shasta 1616D may be controlled via local or remote control panels or by “Host”
commands using the 9-pin RS-232/422 serial port (see the Protocol section of the
manual).
Three Port Controller System
The Shasta Series control system, like the Tahoe control system, is based on our proven
"three port" system. One of these ports is dedicated to the RS485 based control panel
system. A network of up to 64 Sierra Video Systems control panels can be linked via
shielded twisted-pair audio or data cable.
The ports can be driven by a variety of external devices. The most common is a PC,
which is why we also supply the Sierra Video Systems Windows 95/98/NT program,
known as GRIP Lite with each router. When software control systems grow and needs
increase, such as tielining and network capability, Sierra offers Intellipath to fill these
needs.
Connections to the 9-pin are described below.
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