P5000 P4000 Installation manual

Copyright Screen Subtitling Systems Ltd 2002

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Issue 1
December 2002 This product was designed and built to satisfy the requirements of ENBS60950 (electrical safety). In order to maintain compliance with the standards EN55022 Class A (emissions) and EN50082-1 (immunity) this unit must be connected using properly earthed and fully screened cables. Screen Subtitling Systems Ltd P4000 P5000 Installation manual Page 1 of 12

Introduction
The P5000 and P4000 belong to the Polistream product range and are robust 1U rack mounting, high performance processing platforms specifically designed for use within a Polistream subtitling system. The P5000 is typically used as the Polistream subtitling system central server, running the Configuration Manager software. The P5000 has front panel mounted removable media drives (CDROM and 3.5in floppy), and an ISDN adaptor for dial-up remote diagnosis, configuration and monitoring. The P4000 is typically used as a processing platform within a Polistream subtitling system running the Polistream Program Manager and various Polistream Configurable Software modules. The P4000 may have additional (PCI card based) hardware options fitted to support various interfacing requirements, these are: VITC / LTC time code input card DVITC (SDI) time code input card Serial port expansion card (two additional com ports) GPIO (general purpose input / output) card

In addition, the P4000 has a rear panel mounted connector for an optional external floppy drive (for configuration purposes). Both processing platforms are based on proven and standard PC architecture and operating systems. This ensures the highest performance is achieved with the greatest degree of flexibility in configuration and use. The P5000 and P4000 processing platforms are connected to the Polistream system using a standard 10/100baseT Ethernet network. It is recommended that Ethernet switches (not simple Ethernet hubs) are used where required. There are no user configurable switches, links or front panel controls (with the exception of a soft power push-button switch), and all P5000 and P4000 configuration and operation is done (either locally or remotely) via Ethernet from controlling client applications. The front panels of the P5000 and P4000 are fitted with unit status LED indicators, and Ethernet port status LED indicators are fitted to the rear panel RJ45 connector. This manual covers the installation requirements of both the P5000 and P4000 processing platforms, as well as providing information on unit and system configuration and connection.

Operation
Once a P5000 or P4000 processing platform has been correctly installed with respect to the contents of this installation manual, the operation of the unit is controlled entirely by the various Polistream applications.

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Installation
Siting requirements Physical
Mounting: Standard 480mm (19in) rack bay. The processing platform is secured by four fixing screws through the front panel. It is recommended that the rear of the unit is supported to prevent damage to the front panel fixing lugs. 44mm 1U. No ventilation space is required above or below. The overall depth of the unit is 425mm. Adequate space should be allowed behind the unit for connections to be made without imposing strain on the cables or connectors. Forced air ventilation across the unit from right to left (viewed from front of unit). The ventilation slots on either side and the rear of the chassis, must not be obstructed in any way.

Vertical Space: Rear space:

Air Flow:

Electrical
The processing platform is fitted with an IEC mains connector. Please note: There is no mains power switch fitted to the processing platform with the exception of the front panel mounted soft power push-button switch. The internal power supply is an auto ranging unit, which can accept AC mains input voltages between 100 and 240V (50/60Hz), with no user configuration or adjustment required. The power consumption is 84W (typically). Warning: Do not remove the top cover while the unit is connected to the mains supply. There is a risk of lethal electric shock from internal components.

Environmental
There are no special environmental requirements, but the normal precautions regarding the operation of electrical equipment should be observed. In particular, ensure that the ambient operating temperature is maintained within the limits of 0C to 30C at a relative humidity not exceeding 90% non-condensing.

Unit configuration
All processing platform configuration is done (locally or remotely) via Ethernet (or ISDN ) using various Polistream applications. There are no user configurable internal switches or links fitted.

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Rear panel
The diagram below illustrates the rear panel connections found on both the P5000 and P4000 processing platforms.
1 2 3 4 5 13 14

AC IN

Mouse

Ethernet Printer MIDI I/O

Floppy Drive

ISDN

USB 0 KYB 1 COM 1 VGA Sound I/O

COM 2

Power Fail

10

11

12

Figure 1: Processing platform rear panel 1. Mains power inlet (IEC320). 2. Mouse port for connection to a standard PS/2 style mouse. 3. Ethernet (RJ45) provides the 10/100 BaseT connection to the Polistream system via an Ethernet switching hub. This Ethernet connection must be made across a dedicated network and should be isolated from heavy traffic networks such as corporate IT systems. Ethernet Link (green) and Activity (orange) LEDs are fitted to this connector. 4. Printer port provides a standard PC parallel printer port for normal / EPP / ECP configured printers. 5. Midi I/O not currently used on the processing platforms. 6. Keyboard for connection to a standard PS/2 style keyboard. 7. USB not currently used on the processing platforms. 8. Com 1 provides a standard PC RS232 serial port. 9. VGA provides a standard PC SVGA monitor output. 10. Sound I/O not currently used on the processing platforms. 11. Com 2 provides a second RS232 serial port. 12. Power Fail provides contact closure relay signaling in the event of a unit power failure. 13. Floppy Drive provides connection for an external 3.5in floppy disc drive (P4000 only). 14. ISDN for connection to a 64Kbit/sec ISDN telephone line (P5000 only). Once installed, a P5000 processing platform will generally require only the Power, Ethernet and (optionally) the ISDN connections to be made. A P4000 processing platform will generally require only the Power, Ethernet and Time code connections to be made, unless serial studio automation and GPIO functions were required. Please note: In order to maintain compliance with standards EN55022 Class A (emissions) and EN50082 1 (immunity), the processing platform must be connected using properly earthed and fully screened cables. Screen Subtitling Systems Ltd P4000 P5000 Installation manual Page 4 of 12

P4000 optional hardware

The functionality of the P4000 processing platform can be expanded by optional PCI based hardware (depending on the Polistream system requirements). A single P4000 chassis can have up to two PCI cards installed, each having the same or different interfacing functions. The following cards are available: VITC / LTC time code input card DVITC (SDI) time code input card Serial port expansion card (two additional com ports) GPIO (general purpose input / output) card

VITC / LTC time code input card

The VITC / LTC time code card provides the interface for composite analogue video VITC time code signals and line level analogue audio LTC time code signals. The PCI card has the following connectors fitted to the rear plate:

1
ON VITC SW2 SW1

2
LTC 2

3
LTC 1

Figure 2: VITC / LTC card connectors 1. VITC 75 ohm BNC connector providing an analogue composite video VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code) input. 2. LTC 2 Phono (RCA jack) connector providing a line level analogue audio LTC (Linear Time Code) input. This input should be used when an unbalanced audio signal is available. 3. LTC 1 Phono (RCA jack) connector providing a second line level analogue audio LTC (Linear Time Code) input. This input should be used (together with LTC-2) when a balanced audio signal is available. SW1 ON OFF SW2 ON OFF LTC Input Unbalanced LTC input to LTC-2 (default) Balanced LTC input to LTC-1 & LTC-2 VITC Input Terminated into 75 ohm (default) No termination

Table 1: VITC / LTC card switch settings Please note: This card supports EITHER VITC or LTC time code input and does not support two differing time code inputs. However, where time code (for a single channel) is available simultaneously in both formats, the LTC input may be used as a backup to the VITC input. Only high quality screened cables should be used for time code inputs. Screen Subtitling Systems Ltd P4000 P5000 Installation manual Page 5 of 12

DVITC (SDI) time code input card

The DVITC time code card provides the interface for SDV (Serial Digital Video) time code signals, and (optionally) line level analogue audio LTC time code signals. The card connections are the same as the analogue version, however the video signal type is digital (ANSI/SMPTE 259M-C) SW1 ON OFF SW2 ON OFF LTC Input Unbalanced LTC input to LTC-2 (default) Balanced LTC input to LTC-1 & LTC-2 DVITC Input Gain equalisation 270Mb/s automatic up to 100m (Belden 8281 or equivalent) Equalisation bypass, used for short lengths of cable (< 10m) Table 2: DVITC card switch settings

Serial port expansion card

The serial port expansion card provides an additional two standard PC RS232 serial interfaces (Com 3 & 4), as illustrated below:

Serial 4

Serial 3

Figure 3: Serial port expansion card connectors

RS232 to RS422 converter

The RS232 to RS422 converter is used when an external control source such as an RS422 based automation system needs to interface to the P4000. The converter is an in-line device that simply fits to the relevant rear panel RS232 port. The converter has a DIP switch that should be left in the factory set default position (as shown below) for correct RS422 operation. Pin RS422 port function 1 GND Ground 2 RXA Receive data A (1) 2 WIRE 3 TXB Transmit data B (0) RXEN 4 GND Ground TXEN 5 GND Ground 6 GND Ground 7 RXB Receive data B (1) 8 TXA Transmit data A (0) 9 GND Ground
ON

Figure 4: RS232 to RS422 converter diagram and pin out table Please note: The RS422 pin out is compatible with SONY professional broadcast equipment

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RS422

RS232

2 3 4 5 6

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GPIO (General Purpose Input & Output) card

The GPIO card provides 8 opto-isolated digital inputs and 8 changeover relay closure outputs on a 50 way D type connector. The following table gives the complete pin-out: Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Function Not used Relay 1 (NC) Relay 2 Common Not used Relay 3 (NO) Not used Relay 4 (NC) Relay 5 Common Not used Relay 6 (NO) Not used Relay 7 (NC) Relay 8 Common Not used +ve input bit 1 +ve input bit 4 +ve input bit 7 Relay 1 (NO) Not used Relay 2 (NC) Relay 3 Common Not used Relay 4 (NO) Not used Relay 5 (NC) Pin number 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Function Relay 6 Common Not used Relay 7 (NO) Not used Relay 8 (NC) +ve input bit 0 +ve input bit 3 +ve input bit 6 Relay 1 Common Not used Relay 2 (NO) Not used Relay 3 (NC) Relay 4 Common Not used Relay 5 (NO) Not used Relay 6 (NC) Relay 7 Common Not used Relay 8 (NO) Common ve input (low bits) +ve input bit 2 +ve input bit 5 Common ve input (high bits)

Table 3: GPIO 50 way connector pin-out

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Front panel
The diagram below illustrates the unit status LED indicators and soft power push-button switch fitted to the front panel of the processing platforms. There are no other front panel controls fitted to the units.

Power On
Soft Power push-button switch Controls the mains input. Press and hold for 5 seconds for soft power off.

Disk
Figure 5: Front panel LED indicators

The LED indicators display the following unit status: Power On Green LED This LED is on when the processing platform is powered up. Disk Yellow LED This LED is on when the internal HDD is being accessed.

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System configuration
A typical operational configuration for the processing platforms within a Polistream system is shown below.

Ethernet Switch

P5000 processing platform ISDN phone line P4000 processing platform Configuration Manager

Automation either Serial or IP

VITC or LTC Timecode

Program Manager Polistream Configurable Software Modules

Workstation

Configuration Client

A4000 ASI input & output

ASI Output

ASI I/P

Subtitle server
Figure 6: Typical platform configuration within a DVB Polistream system The illustration shows a typical DVB (ASI in and out) Polistream subtitling system with a P5000 central server, a P4000 running various configurable software modules, and other necessary system components such as the Configuration Client workstation and the subtitle server, etc.

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Troubleshooting
The processing platforms are extremely reliable and stable, and will rarely need attention during their normal service life. However, in the event of an operational problem, it is advisable to check all associated equipment and cabling. It is also worth restarting the unit by closing all open applications and cycling the power to the platform using the soft power push-button switch. The following guide may help identify possible causes to operational problems. However, if these measures fail to locate the problem please contact your local dealer or Screen Subtitling Systems support team.

Observed problem Power On LED not lit.

Possible remedial action Check local power supply voltage and IEC connector at the rear of the processing platform chassis. HDD activity should occur during unit start up, cycle power and observe LED for activity. Check green Link LED to ensure unit is connected to the Ethernet network correctly. Check network connections to and from the Ethernet switch.

HDD activity LED not lighting.

Network activity LED not lighting.

Table 4: Troubleshooting guide

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Signal Specifications
Rear panel connectors (PC99 specification)
1 x RJ45 10/100BaseT 1 x 9 way D type (male) 2 x PS/2 type mini DIN 1 x 15 way Hi-density D type (female) 1 x 15 way D type (female) 1 x 25 way D type (female) 3 x 3.5mm sockets 2 x USB connectors Ethernet RS232 serial (Com 1) Mouse and Keyboard SVGA monitor MIDI I/O (not currently used) Printer (normal/EPP/ECP) Sound I/O (not currently used) USB 0 1 (not currently used)

Additional RS232 serial ports

1 x 9 way D type (male) connector (Com 2) 2 x 9 way D type (male) connector (Optional Com 3 and Com 4 on P4000) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 Function Carrier Detect CD Receive Data RXD Transmit Data TXD Data Terminal ready DTR Signal Ground GND Pin 6 7 8 9 Function Data Set Ready DSR Request To Send RTS Clear To Send CTS Ring Indicator RI

Power fail signalling

1 x 9 way D type (female) connector Pin Function Pin Function 1 NC Contact 1 6 Common Contact 1 2 NO Contact 1 7 NC Contact 2 3 Common Contact 2 8 NO Contact 2 4 Not Used 9 +5V (50mA max) 5 Ground Power fail signalling by contact closure (contact rating 2A@48V DC or AC)

ISDN connection (P5000 only)

1 x RJ45 connector (on PCI rear panel) for 64Kbits/s ISDN telephone line

Floppy drive (P4000 only)

1 x 37 way D type (female) connector (proprietary pin out)

Analogue VITC input (P4000 only)

Analogue composite video input (1V pk to pk) on 75 ohm BNC connector

DVITC input (P4000 only)

Serial Digital Video (SDV) to ANSI/SMPTE 259M-C on 75 ohm BNC connector

Analogue LTC input (P4000 only)

Analogue audio (line level) LTC on phono connectors

GPIO (P4000 only)

1 x 50 way D type (female) connector 8 x Changeover relay outputs (contact rating 1A@48V DC) 8 x Opto-isolated digital inputs (10V to 30V max) Screen Subtitling Systems Ltd P4000 P5000 Installation manual Page 11 of 12

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