360 Systems MAXX-2400SD - Manual (Page 63)

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MAXX 2400 Owners Manual Page 63
USING AUTOMATION CONTROL
MAXX 2400 provides standard RS-422 serial control ports that allow operation with many
broadcast automation systems, instant replay panels, video switchers, and remote control devices.
For compatibility with simple controllers and push buttons, the server also provides twelve GPI
(contact closure) inputs, and twelve programmable-command outputs (Refer to Page 61 ).
Remote Serial Control
The Image Server’s four 9-pin serial control ports permit independent control of its four video
channels. MAXX 2400 supports the following serial protocols.
1. VDCP
2. SONY BVW ( 9-pin )
3. ODETICS Extension to the SONY BVW ( 9 pin ) protocol
The physical connections for Automation control are made on the supplied CXP Module. Refer to
Figure 30.
Figure 30 - CXP Module
1. RS-422 Control Channel 1, also referred to as COM1
2. RS-422 Control Channel 2, also referred to as COM2
3. RS-422 Control Channel 3, also referred to as COM3
4. RS-422 Control Channel 4, also referred to as COM4
5. GPIO Connector 1 (Inputs 1-6, Outputs 1-6)
6. GPIO Connector 2 (Inputs 7-12. Outputs 7-12)
When using VDCP, Each port can also respond to channel ID numbers that are equal to, or
multiples of, its base number.(The Assigned Serial Ports option must be off – see page 67.) For
example, channel 1 will also respond to channel ID numbers 5, 9, 13, etc. This can be helpful
when an automation system needs to control a number of Image Servers at once but cannot use
duplicate channel ID numbers on any output.
The server’s multiple serial ports allow simultaneous connection of an automation controller and a
desktop editing controller. This way, one could configure an edit controller on Channel 1 for
record, playout, and editing; while an automation controller on Channel 2 manages play-to-air
operations.
It is also possible for a single VDCP controller to control multiple Image Server channels.