360 Systems MAXX-6T - Manual (Page 60)

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Page 60 MAXX 6T Owner’s Manual
USING AUTOMATION CONTROL
MAXX 6T 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 six GPI (contact
closure) inputs, and six programmable-command outputs (Refer to Page 57 ).
Remote Serial Control
The Image Server’s three 9-pin serial control ports permit independent control of its three video
channels. MAXX 6T 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 ACX Module. Refer to
Figure 27.
Figure 27 - ACX Module
CH1 - RS-422 Control Channel 1, also referred to as COM1
CH2 - RS-422 Control Channel 2, also referred to as COM2
CH3 - RS-422 Control Channel 3, also referred to as COM3
GPIO - GPIO Connector 1 (Inputs 1-6, Outputs 1-6)
When using VDCP, Each port can also respond to channel ID numbers that are equal to, or
multiples of, its base number. For example, channel 1 will also respond to 4, 7, 10, etc. This can
be helpful when an automation system needs to control a number of Image Servers at once
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. Alternatively, a single controller could control the operation of all Image Server
channels.
It is also possible for a single VDCP controller to control multiple Image Server channels.
Controller Priority
Only one serial controller can control a given video channel at a time. In general, the first controller
GPIO