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RCP-ME User Guide

1. To load the factory defaults 1 Open the RCP ME device editor for the RCP ME see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 Select the Configuration tab In the Configuration section select the Load Factory Defaults check box Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 The factory defaults are loaded lt This defaults the RCP ME panel configuration Device Editor only and not the connection configuration Connection Editor Saving the Current Configuration for the RCP ME The parameters that you have set up on the device editor tab for an RCP ME are stored in a configuration file When you have finished making changes to the configuration of the RCP ME you should save the configuration file and then add the location of this file to the File Navigator pane so that you can open it later saving a New Configuration File To save a new configuration file 1 Select the device editor tab containing the configuration that you want to save 2 Click Save As E to save the current configuration The default location is Desktop Documents Navigate to the folder in which you want to save the configuration file Click Save Adding a Directory to File Navigator To add the configuration file location to the File Navigator pane 1 In the File Navigator pane click Add a directory J The Browse For Folder window opens Navigate to
2. Netmask enter or edit the IP netmask of the device Gateway enter or edit the IP gateway of the device TCP Port enter or select the Transmission Control Protocol port number used for network communication By default the TCP Port is 5000 and any client devices apps should be setup with the same port number Servers to Connect to the order priority of the servers IP Address the IP address of the server Connected read only a selected check box indicates that there is a connection to the server An unchecked box indicates that the connection to the server is open In the event that the RCP ME is unable to connect to a server or loses connectivity it will attempt to connect to the next server after 10 seconds For each server that the RCP ME fails to connect to it will attempt to connect to the next available server until it arrives back at the original server to which it attempted to connect Connections Displays the number of clients connected to the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 3 Other Functions Refresh click this button to revert to the configuration previously sent to the RCP ME The RCP ME Connection Editor will display the last settings that were sent to the RCP ME via the Send Configuration button Send Firmware click this button to open a file browser to select a software firmware file to send to the RCP ME Send Configuration click this button to upload t
3. RCP ME the breakaway returns to the default breakaway after the switch is made Using a Macro You can use macros on the RCP ME To use a macro 1 Create a macro see Assigning a Macro Button on page 4 18 2 Press the macro button If a take button is assigned to the menu the text on the screen that identifies the source button alternates between Take and the selected source label for the last source button in the macro The macro button flashes with the TAKE button 3 Ifa TAKE button is assigned to the menu press TAKE Locking the RCP ME You can lock the RCP ME if a panel lock or protect button has been assigned to the RCP ME The protect button must be held to lock the RCP ME To lock the RCP ME using a panel lock button e Press the panel lock button The panel lock button illuminates A brief KEY LOCK message is shown on the screen Every button on the RCP ME becomes inactive except for the panel lock button To unlock the RCP ME using a panel lock button e If you want to unlock the RCP ME press the panel lock button The panel lock button switches off A brief KEY UNLOCK message is shown on the screen 5 4 Operating the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 lock the RCP ME using a protect button Hold the protect button for 3 seconds A brief KEY LOCK message is shown on the screen If a panel lock button is assigned to the RCP ME this button illuminates Every button on the RCP ME becomes inactiv
4. breakaway breakaway step macro protect take chop shift de assign machine control panel lock menu link and menu navigation Typical System Equipment The RCP ME is used when you require advanced control functions from a single point Using DashBoard you can program up to 250 menus on the same remote control panel On each menu the function of particular buttons may change depending on the assignment These parameters can be saved in a configuration file and sent to an RCP ME at any time using DashBoard Therefore if an RCP ME is used in a number of different operating scenarios the configuration can be changed easily and quickly Typical equipment that is used in an NK Series routing switcher system when an RCP ME is used includes e any of the NK Series routing switchers with its appropriate power supply for more information see the documentation provided with your NK Series routing switcher an NK NET network adapter e a computer running DashBoard connected via a standard CAT5 5e 6 Ethernet cable to the NK NET e standard source and destination equipment for example cameras VTRs servers If you are connecting the computer directly to the NK NET use a standard CAT5 5e 6 Ethernet cable If using an NK IPS connecting directly to the NK IPS is not recommended If you are connecting the computer indirectly via an Ethernet switch to the NK NET use a standard CATS Se 6 Ethernet cable RCP ME User Guide v01 RCP ME Over
5. In the Button list select Function Key In the Value list select Protect as the function to assign to this button Close the Button configuration box 5 The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the protect PROT on the button Select the Configuration tab In the Configuration section select the mode of protection that you want to use for the protect button Use the information in Table 4 4 as a guide Table 4 4 Protect Mode Descriptions Protect Mode Description Block Other The protected destination and level s cannot be switched to another source Panels by other remote control panels The protected destination and level s can be switched to another source on the current remote control panel Block All Panels The protected destination and level s cannot be switched to another source by the current remote control panel or other remote control panels 8 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a Take Button If you want to pre load a switch sequence but delay the switch assign a take button on the menu If a take button is assigned then all switches on that menu are activated by pressing the TAKE button instead of the source crosspoint macro button You should assign a take button on each menu that requires this switching type To assign a take button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuratio
6. and other patents pending Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and any associated equipment read all the Important Safety Instructions listed below so as to avoid personal injury and to prevent product damage Products may require specific equipment and or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these Specific requirements Symbol Meanings A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Failure to heed this information may present a risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment A Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result
7. control port The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Function Key Use the Value list to select Deassign Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows DE ASN on the selected button 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 setting Up Virtual Routing and Resource Management So far the routing systems described in this user guide use physical switching only That is source 1 on level 1 refers to the first input on the back of a routing switcher assigned to level 1 When an NK VRC Virtual Routing Core is added to the system virtual routing is possible With virtual routing physical inputs and outputs are mapped to virtual sources and destinations For example a virtual source may switch input 15 on level 1 and input 27 on level 2 The RCP ME must have virtual routing enabled to use this feature When virtual routing is enabled the sources and destinations that you assign on the RCP ME refer to the virtual sources and destinations as defined in the NK VRC 4 26 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 Additionally resource management may be implemented on the NK VRC to manage routing of different signal types between one or more routers using external resources If using resource management assigning a de assign to a button will allow the user to park the resource inputs and outputs and de allocate the
8. defined in a custom breakaway select that breakaway on the RCP ME and then make the switch The RCP ME continues to use that breakaway as indicated by the button being illuminated for all further switches until another custom breakaway or the default breakaway 15 selected If you want the RCP ME to reset to the default breakaway immediately after a custom breakaway is used during a switch then you should set the RCP ME to reset the breakaway To automatically enable the resetting of the breakaway to the default breakaway after a switch 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 Inthe Configuration section select the Breakaway Reset check box 4 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 setting Up Menus Menus can be used to group together certain functionality within the RCP ME You can store up to 250 menu pages in the RCP ME You can also define the fallback mode This is what happens after an activity has been performed in a particular menu Each menu page provides a new set of 40 buttons that you can assign with new functions For example if you set up a menu containing all the breakaways another menu containing all the destinations and another menu containing all the sources you can set up the menus so that once you have selected a breakaway the menu contain
9. different retry times depending on the transfer of requests and responses between modules Table 4 5 Example retry Times System Retry time ms Dedicated local network direct connection to 20 router Dedicated local network with NK VRC Virtual 30 Routing Core Shared local network 100 Remote or VPN connection 250 lt gt If switch performance appears slow and the log shows multiple retry and timeout events you should increase the retry time RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 27 To set the retry time 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 In the Configuration section use the Comms Retry Delay Factor box to adjust the retry time in milliseconds according to the requirements of your routing switcher system see Table 4 5 4 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Setting Up the Backlighting on the RCP ME You can set up the backlighting for the buttons on the RCP ME so that you can distinguish whether or not they are active You can set the minimum level of backlighting so that it can be read in a darkened room when it is not active and the maximum level so that it is not too bright when it is active When the backlighting is dimmed it is normal for slight color temperature differences between the white LEDs To set the leve
10. in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to Hazardous alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s Voltages enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons A ESD This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is Susceptibility susceptible to damage from an ESD event Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Follow all instructions and heed all warnings Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel The equipment s external power supply AC appliance inlets are the means to disconnect the product from the AC Mains and must remain readily operable for this purpose 5 To avoid the risk of electrical shock and to completely disconnect the apparatus from the supply AC appliance inlets prior to servicing The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided A grounding conductor in the equipment s external power supply line cord provides this protective earth To
11. of that particular function to the right of the list The following universal fields are also available in the Button configuration box Auto Advance select this check box to automatically select the next button on the panel This function advances across the panel from left to right top to bottom Maintain Selection select the this check box if the Auto Advance check box is selected and you wish to remain on the selected button Quick Find type a function into the box to rapidly access that function from the button list For More Information on e the available functions refer to Table 4 3 RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 15 Assigning a Destination or Source Button Destination and source buttons map the physical connections on the routing switcher to the RCP ME You can provide labels for these physical connections using the Input Assigns and Output Assigns tabs in the device editor for the RCP ME see Assigning Physical Connections for Control by an RCP ME page 4 10 To assign a destination or source to a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME click the button that you want to use for the destination or source The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Destination or Source Perform one of the following e For a Destination button use the Value list to select
12. on the right Table 7 1 provides a look up table for reading the levels from the hexadecimal characters To view the levels defined in a breakaway 1 Select the breakaway 2 Hold the breakaway step button An 8 character expression appears on the screen Each character provides a hexadecimal representation of the use of four levels from 32 to 29 on the left through to 4 to 1 on the right Table 7 1 provides a look up table for reading the levels from the hexadecimal characters If level buttons have been assigned to the RCP ME these illuminate as part of the breakaway The level buttons are not illuminated when the default breakaway is selected Making a Switch A switch can be made with or without a take button assigned to the menu If there is no take button assigned a switch is made when the source crosspoint macro button is pressed If a take button is assigned to the menu the switch is made when the take button is pressed Switching with a Breakaway Destination and Source To make a switch 1 Press the button s for the level s or breakaway that you want to use If you do not select a custom breakaway or level button the default breakaway is used To de select a level press the button again Press the destination button that you want to use Press the source button that you want to use If a take button is assigned to the menu the text on the screen that identifies the source button alternates between Take and the sele
13. recording a macro see Recording a Macro Using the Panel on page 4 19 You can assign up to 40 macros to an RCP ME To assign a macro to a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 4 18 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 2 On the simulated RCP ME click the button that you want to use for the macro The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Macro In the Value list select the macro number that you want to assign to this button Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the name of the macro on the selected button For example Macro 1 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Recording a Macro Using the Panel Macros can be recorded using the buttons on the RCP ME You may record up to 112 button presses in a macro A macro button must be assigned on the RCP ME before you can use it to record the macro For more information on assigning a macro see Assigning a Macro Button on page 4 18 To record a macro using the panel 1 On the RCP ME hold the Macro button until the LCD shows MACRO RECORD and the button illuminates 2 Release the button The button flashes slowly indicating that the RCP ME is now ready to record a macro 3 Press the required buttons for the macro in the correct sequence u
14. resource to be used in other routes For More Information on e setting up and using an NK VRC see the NK VRC Virtual Routing Core User Guide To set up virtual routing and resource management 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 Inthe Configuration section select the Virtual Routing Enabled check box 4 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 To assign a de assign a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button from which to de assign a resource The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Function Key Use the Value list to select Deassign Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows DE ASN on the selected button 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Setting the Retry Time for a Switch Failure When you make a switch a switch request is sent from the RCP ME to the NK NET or NK IPS and forwarded to the NK routing switcher If the RCP ME does not receive a response from the routing switcher the RCP ME retries the request after the time specified in the Comms Retry Delay Factor field Systems require
15. the folder where you saved the configuration file Select the folder Click OK The folder and any saved configuration files can now be accessed via the File Navigator pane Saving an Existing Configuration To save an existing configuration 1 Select the device editor tab containing the configuration that you want to save 2 In the File Navigator pane select the configuration file to which you want to save the current configuration 3 Click H to save the current configuration RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 29 Opening a Saved Configuration To open a saved configuration 1 Inthe File Navigator pane navigate to the saved configuration file that you want to open 2 Double click on the icon for the file sending a Configuration File to a Device When you have made changes to the configuration of a device the changes are not activated in the device until the changes to the configuration are sent to the device You can open a saved configuration file make changes to it save it and then send it to a device To send the current configuration to a device 1 Select the device editor tab containing the configuration that you want to send to a device If you want to send the default configuration to a device open the default configuration file from the File Navigator pane see Opening a Saved Configuration on page 4 30 In the Basic Tree View pane select the corresponding device Click Send Configur
16. the physical output that connects to the item of destination equipment e For a Source button use the Value list to select the physical input that connects to the item of source equipment The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the label for the specified output input on the selected button If you have assigned a name to this output input using the Output Assigns Input Assigns tab this name appears on the button Close the Button configuration box Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 lt gt You can use the State options to assign three physical outputs to the same button Default Shift1 and Shift2 When shift buttons are assigned to the RCP ME the physical output assigned to that button on that shift page is used for the switch For more information see Assigning a Shift Button on page 4 22 If you have virtual routing enabled in the RCP ME the I O that you enter represents the virtual destination as set up in the NK VRC Virtual Routing Core Assigning a Crosspoint Button When you make a switch you need to select the level s that you are switching using a breakaway or level button the destination and then the source This requires three button presses To reduce this effort and the potential for error common switch sequences may be set up in a crosspoint You should record relevant information for the crosspoint and include this in th
17. to view the levels used in the current breakaway hold the breakaway button see Viewing the Breakaways Assigned to an RCP ME on page 5 3 For help reading the levels from the hexadecimal expression see Table 7 1 A sequence of switching events that are assigned to a button For more information see Assigning a Macro Button on page 4 18 A link that accesses a predefined menu via a single button For more information see Setting Up Menus on page 4 12 and Assigning a Menu Link Button on page 4 23 A specific menu destination assigned to a button You can set the button to return to Menu Number 1 Home the next or previously visited menu or go up or down a menu as defined on the Menu Details tab in the device editor For more information see Assigning Menu Navigation Button on page 4 23 A label UN ASN indicating that the button does not have any of the button functions assigned to it and therefore does nothing when pressed Select it to clear a button of any function assignment For more information see Clearing a Function from a Button on page 4 24 Function Shift Level Breakaway Macro Menu Link Menu Navigate Clear Key The Button Configuration Box The available button functions are listed in the Button configuration box Click a button on the simulated panel to open the Button configuration box Selecting a function from the button list will display the configurable aspects
18. A single button that places a block on the current destination preventing its use by other sources The protect button may also be held down to lock the RCP ME Chop CHOP A single button that starts a slow or fast toggle between the two most recently selected sources for a given destination Deassign DE ASN The de assign button has two fold functionality a single button that provides a convenient method for disconnecting machine control ports and if using virtual routing a single button that allows you to free up resources when they are no longer needed for a path MC Key MC KEY A single button that provides a convenient method for toggling reciprocal switching on and off when machine control is used Panel Lock LOCK A single button that provides a convenient method for locking the RCP ME against accidental or unwanted changes The panel lock function can also be set by selecting the Panel Locked check box on the Configuration tab of the device editor or holding down a Protect button Breakaway Step BRK STEP A single button that selects the next breakaway in the Breakaway table on the Configuration tab see Setting Up Breakaways on page 4 11 If you want to view the levels used in the current breakaway hold the breakaway step button see Viewing the Breakaways Assigned to an RCP ME on page 5 3 The breakaway step button does not illuminate when the default breakaway is selected For help reading th
19. CP ME is designed for installation into a standard 19 equipment rack It has integrated rack ears allowing it to be screwed in using standard screws and cage nuts 3 2 Installation RCP ME User Guide v01 Accessing the RCP ME in DashBoard Before you can set up and send a configuration file to the RCP ME you must access it in DashBoard In order to access the RCP ME in DashBoard the RCP ME needs to be detected and the IP address for the LAN configured for use within a network using Walkabout Once the network settings are configured in Walkabout the RCP ME is visible in DashBoard and can have the device details configured and a configuration file sent to it Installing DashBoard Download DashBoard at http www rossvideo com and follow the installation instructions Ensure that DashBoard has all the latest module updates before proceeding For More Information on updating DashBoard see the DashBoard online help Adding an RCP ME to DashBoard The RCP ME can be added to DashBoard via automatic discovery or manually using The NK IPS Connection window Adding an RCP ME to DashBoard via Automatic Discovery The RCP ME can be detected in DashBoard using auto discovery via SLP once the IP address for the LAN has been configured for use within a network using Walkabout To add an RCP ME to DashBoard 1 Open Walkabout If necessary click Refresh to query the network for RCP ME devices 2 Locate the RCP ME you want to add to Da
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21. T loses power as well TCP Switch Hub Ethernet NK NET RCP ME E A it aff 1 j IE Caer Appropriate RCP ME power supply Routing Switcher 00000000 Be 00000000 Z9 So IA A A mn ee Appropriate NK Series power supply Figure 3 1 RCP ME connected within an NK routing system To connect the remote control panel in the routing system 1 Place the RCP ME into the rack frame and then fix in place with appropriate fasteners Connect a standard CAT5 5e 6 Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET connector on the rear of the RCP ME Connect the other end of the standard CAT5 5e 6 Ethernet cable to the network TCP switch hub Connect another standard CAT5 S5e 6 Ethernet cable to the network TCP switch hub Connect the other end of the standard CATS 5e 6 Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET connector on the NK NET 1 e 0 Connect a standard CAT5 5e 6 Ethernet cable to the T BUS connector on the NK NET Connect the other end of the standard CAT5 5e 6 Ethernet cable to the T BUS connector on the rear of any NK device that is connected by T BUS to an NK Series router including the router itself lt gt The NK device s must me powered up when the system is connected in order to provide phantom power to the NK NET 8 Connect the 5 V 2 A power supply provided to the POWER connector on the rear of the RCP ME 9 Connect the cable from the power supply to a suitable AC mains supply lt lt The R
22. a simplified routing switcher system with an RCP ME lt gt All connections use standard CAT5 5e 6 Ethernet cables 2 2 RCP ME Overview RCP ME User Guide v01 How the RCP ME and Routing Switchers Communicate Switching The RCP ME sends a switch request message through the NK NET or NK IPS to the routing switcher The routing switcher recognizes the request sets the crosspoint and then sends a response through the NK NET or NK IPS to the RCP ME Data Storage The RCP ME stores information on the menu destination level breakaway and machine control status The routing switcher stores the crosspoint status in its internal memory When the routing switcher system is powered up the routing switcher restores its crosspoint status The RCP ME requests the status of the routing switcher The routing switcher sends the status of the crosspoints to the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 RCP ME Overview 2 3 2 4 RCP ME Overview RCP ME User Guide v01 Installation Unpacking the Equipment On receiving your RCP ME check the contents against the packing list Before you start installing the RCP ME into your system ensure that all equipment itemized on the packing list is present and that there are no signs of damage If anything is missing or damaged contact your Ross Video office immediately to obtain the correct warranty service procedures This ensures prompt assistance minimal turnaround time and avoids any freight issue
23. affected by the macro A selected router level is indicated by a blue square Each function can occur on any available level independent of any other function within the same macro event 10 Repeat Steps 6 to 9 for any remaining events of the macro 11 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a Protect Button To prevent switching of critical crosspoints by others assign a protect button for use on the RCP ME The protect function ensures that the selected destination can only receive the selected source across the selected levels Once protected the selected levels on a destination cannot be switched by other remote control panels or by the same remote control panel if Block All Panels is selected The source is not protected and can be freely routed to other destinations if required You can protect any number of destinations For more information see Protecting a Destination on page 5 5 You can also use the protect button to lock the RCP ME against all button presses see Locking the RCP ME on page 5 4 4 20 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 assign a protect button using DashBoard Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 1 On the simulated RCP ME click the button that you want to use for the level 2 The Button configuration box opens
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25. ation The Send Config to NK Device dialog box opens Any of the pages containing information that has been changed are automatically selected for sending to the device Calar an Select Devices select Pages Name Serial Number Version Connected to IPS SmartPaste oy Home RCP ME 1 P435016007 1 07 ME NET Key Definitions Menu Details Labels Input Assign Output Assign Send Cancel Figure 4 7 Send Config to NK Device dialog box 4 Select the pages that you want to send to the device Use the information Table 4 6 as a guide Table 4 6 Page Descriptions Page Description Select Pages Selecting this selects every page to send to the device Home The information contained in the Device Details frame and the Configuration tab Key Definitions The information defining how buttons have been assigned Menu Details The information contained on the Menu Details tab Labels The information contained in the combined pool of input and output labels Input Assign The information contained on the Input Assigns tab Output Assign The information contained on the Output Assigns tab Macro Events The information contained on the Macro Events tab 4 30 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 In the Select Devices list select the device to which you want to send the current configuration Click Send In the Basic Tree View pane right click on the device and select Reload The device is reloaded with the new c
26. b of the device editor 5 8 Operating the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 To view the status and any alarms for an RCP ME 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 View the status and alarms in the Alarms section The status of the RCP ME is shown via a number of colored buttons and labels e Green device is connected and operational e Yellow alarm is active For example a protect is active on the panel e Red device has been rebooted Refresh the Basic Tree View in DashBoard to clear this status Orange no active DashBoard connection A forced connection is required Adjusting the Contrast for the LCD To Adjust the contrast 1 Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the Display Contrast trimpot on the rear panel of the RCP ME 2 Adjust the trimpot until the contrast suits your environment and viewing requirements RCP ME User Guide v01 Operating the RCP ME 5 9 5 10 Operating the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 Troubleshooting Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Action Use DashBoard to return to the Home menu see Returning to the Home Menu on page 4 28 Try the following until the RCP ME responds Reset the RCP ME Send the default configuration file to the RCP ME Load the factory defaults via DashBoard see Loading Factory Defaults Using DashBoard on page 4 28 Use DashBoard to s
27. bels for the Buttons On the RCP ME on page 4 31 LCD Screen The LCD screen shows the status of the current source destination and any status indicators For help on adjusting the contrast see Adjusting the Contrast for the LCD on page 5 9 Chop indicator Source label Protection indicator Destination label Breakaway warning indicator Figure 5 1 Features of the LCD Screen on the RCP ME Default Screen The default screen shows the currently selected destination and source If you select another destination the name of this destination is shown in the bottom line of the screen the name of the last selected source for that destination is shown in the top line of the screen and the corresponding buttons on the RCP ME are illuminated lt gt Pressing destination buttons does not cause a routing switcher to switch A switch is only made when you press a source crosspoint macro button or the TAKE button if assigned Figure 5 2 Example of the Default Screen Message Screen A message screen describes an activity or the status of levels in a breakaway It returns to the default screen after a brief moment Figure 5 3 Examples of a Message Screen lt gt The message screen can be displayed as long as a breakaway step button is held RCP ME User Guide v01 Operating the RCP ME 5 1 Error Screen An error screen appears briefly when the routing switcher sends a response back to the RCP ME indicating that it
28. ble Version read only the software firmware version Device Details Serial Num read only the serial number is set in the factory before shipping and is unique to each device This parameter is not user configurable Hardware Rev read only the hardware version of the RCP ME Details assigned by the user to give an RCP ME specific details For example a physical location or a brief description of its use This field has a maximum of 16 characters and is used for description and identification only MAC Address read only the Media Access Control address MAC address is the unique hardware address for the RCP ME on a network This parameter is not user configurable Name this field can be assigned by the user to uniquely name an RCP ME This field has a maximum of 16 characters and is used for description and identification only Group a group number can be assigned by the user to organize devices into groups For example users can assign separate group numbers for devices in different physical areas This field has a maximum of 10 characters and by default is blank Network Settings lt Newly assigned IP addresses and netmasks are checked for valid values before being applied to an RCP ME If the new values are invalid they will be discarded silently Only a refresh of the RCP ME Connection Editor will show that the values were not set IP Address enter or edit the IP address of the device
29. cannot complete the request Figure 5 4 Examples of an Error Screen Breakaways and Levels Breakaways are made up of one or more levels that are defined as a level mask and then assigned to a button see Setting Up Breakaways on page 4 11 You can assign multiple breakaway buttons to an RCP ME You can select only one breakaway for a switch One level may be assigned to a button You can assign multiple level buttons to an RCP ME You can select multiple level buttons prior to a switch selecting Breakaways and Levels To select a breakaway or level 1 Press the corresponding button The button illuminates If you have selected a custom breakaway and separate level buttons are assigned to the RCP ME the level buttons corresponding to the levels in the breakaway also illuminate When a breakaway is selected the status of the routing switcher shown on the LCD 1s the status of the lowest router level in the breakaway If a breakaway warning is indicated on the LCD it shows the routing switcher status in the current breakaway when compared to the router levels defined in the breakaway in the configuration You cannot change the configured level mask in a breakaway by pressing a level button However the currently active level mask can be added to by pressing a level button lt gt A breakaway warning is caused by gt No response from the routing switcher system on one or more router levels gt A difference in sta
30. ck or protect button If these buttons have not been assigned then the remote control panel may only be unlocked via DashBoard To lock the RCP ME 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 Inthe Configuration section select the Panel Locked check box 4 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 The RCP ME is locked If a panel lock button is assigned it can be pressed to unlock the RCP ME If a protect button is assigned it can be held to unlock the RCP ME If neither of these buttons are assigned the RCP ME can only be unlocked by clearing the Panel Locked check box in DashBoard and then sending the configuration file to the device setting Up Cutbus Operation Cutbus is a configuration that creates a default switching panel that only affects assigned outputs on a particular router 4 24 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 The panel has three modes of cutbus operation e Cutbus off no cutbus is in operation Even when no outputs are configured the last selected output is used Cutbus normal the panel operates in either single cutbus mode or dual cutbus mode gt Single Cutbus Mode on the Configuration tab in DashBoard Cutbus Dest 1 equals Cutbus Dest 2 The display shows the cutbus status on the top row and cutbus destination
31. ct the function of the button Assigning Functions to Buttons on the RCP ME The RCP ME is programmed in the factory with default button assignments see Default Configuration on page 4 9 If this default button assignment is not suitable for your routing switcher system you can easily customize and save the configuration using DashBoard The RCP ME can be programmed with 250 menu pages Each menu can hold a different set of button functions Table 4 3 lists the functions you can assign across any menu RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 13 Table 4 3 Functions that can be assigned to buttons on the RCP ME Function Description Destination The item of destination equipment that receives the physical output from the routing switcher The destination is selected by pressing the button but the switch is not made until the required source button is pressed For more information see Assigning a Destination or Source Button on page 4 16 By default all 20 buttons in the bottom row of the RCP ME are assigned as destinations If there are no destination buttons assigned to the RCP ME it operates according to the Cutbus mode setting see Setting Up Cutbus Operation on page 4 24 Source The item of source equipment that sends the physical input to the routing switcher A switch occurs when a source button is pressed and the signal is routed to the currently selected destination For more information see Assi
32. cted source label The source button flashes with the TAKE button 4 Ifa take button is assigned to the menu press TAKE RCP ME User Guide v01 Operating the RCP ME 5 3 5 If you want to protect the destination press the protect button PROT if it has been assigned see Protecting a Destination on page 5 5 You may need to use a DST 5111 or DST 5112 button before the destination button If you are in Cutbus mode you cannot select a destination button You may need to use a SRC SH1 or SRC 5112 button before the source button If you have selected the Breakaway Reset check box in the configuration file for the RCP ME the breakaway returns to the default breakaway after the switch is made Switching with a Crosspoint To make a switch using a predefined crosspoint button 1 Press the crosspoint button If a take button is assigned to the menu the text on the screen that identifies the source button alternates between Take and the selected source label The crosspoint button flashes with the TAKE button If a take button is assigned to the menu press TAKE If you want to protect the switch press the protect button PROT if it has been assigned see Protecting a Destination on page 5 5 lt gt When you make a crosspoint switch the corresponding breakaway destination and source buttons illuminate If you have selected the Breakaway Reset check box in the configuration section of the device editor for the
33. de reciprocal switching of RS 422 signals Machine Control Level enter or select a router level for machine control 4 6 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 Virtual Routing Enabled select this check box to enable virtual routing Comms Retry Delay Factor enter or select a retry delay factor in milliseconds Systems require different retry times depending on the transfer of requests and responses between modules Protect Mode select a radio button to assign a protect mode to the panel e Block Other Panels the protected destination and level s cannot be switched to another source by other remote control panels The protected destination and level s can be switched to another source on the current remote control panel e Block All Panels the protected destination and level s cannot be switched to another source by the current remote control panel or other remote control panels Clear Protect s select this check box to clear all protects from the panel Return to Home Menu select this check box to return the panel to its home menu configuration Load Factory Defaults select this check box to load the factory defaults of the panel Alarms Protect read only the protect alarm can display the following statuses e No Protect green indicates that there is no crosspoint protect enabled on the panel e Protect s yellow indicates that a crosspoint protect is enabled on the pan
34. ditor on page 4 4 2 Ensure that there are no destinations assigned to any buttons on the RCP ME at any menu level 3 Select the Configuration tab 4 Inthe Configuration section select Multi as the Cutbus Mode The cutbus operation is now operating as a collection of crosspoint buttons that when selected will display source and destination information about the selected crosspoint on the LCD screen 5 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 setting Up Machine Control If your routing switcher system uses a machine control routing switcher to provide reciprocal switching of RS 422 signals your RCP ME must be set up to handle these switches Machine control must be enabled in the RCP ME and the router level used for machine control must match that set in the machine control routing switcher To set up machine control 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 Inthe Configuration section select the Machine Control Enabled check box 4 Use the Machine Control Level box to enter or select the machine control level to match the level that the machine control routing switcher has been assigned RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 25 5 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on pa
35. e A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Warranty and Repair Policy The product is backed by a comprehensive one year warranty on all components Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment If an item becomes defective within the warranty period Ross will repair or replace the defective item as determined solely by Ross Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross with all shipping FOB Ross dock If repairs are conducted at the customer site reasonable out of pocket charges will apply At the discretion of Ross and on a temporary loan basis plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair Return packing shipping and special handling costs are the responsibility of the customer This warranty is void if products are subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or applicati
36. e except for the protect button and panel lock button if assigned To unlock the RCP ME when locked by a protect button If the RCP ME is locked using a protect button and you want to unlock it hold the protect button or press the panel lock button if assigned A brief KEY UNLOCK message is shown on the screen The protect button does not illuminate Protecting a Destination You can use a protect button to prevent switching of critical crosspoints by others The protect function ensures that the selected destination can only receive the selected source across the selected levels Once protected the selected levels on a destination cannot be switched by other remote control panels or by the same remote control panel if Block All Panels is selected The source is not protected and can be freely routed to other destinations if required You can protect any number of destinations You can set the extent of protection that is used via DashBoard such as protected against other remote control panels or protected against all remote control panels see Assigning a Protect Button on page 4 20 To protect a destination 1 Make the switch 2 Press the protect button The protect button and the protected crosspoint are illuminated The screen indicates that a protect is in place by showing the protection indicator at the bottom left of the screen S g al erver DST thonita Figur
37. e 5 5 Protected Crosspoint and Protection Indicator lt gt If you are protecting a destination on a level for which a routing switcher does not respond a protect breakaway error PROT BRKWY ERR occurs To remove the protection from a destination 1 Press the button for the protected destination 2 Press the protect button The protection indicator is removed from the screen RCP ME User Guide v01 Operating the RCP ME 5 5 Clearing Protects Held by an RCP ME A protect that is held by an RCP ME prevents the crosspoint being changed by another user A protect can be sent to the routing switcher from any connected remote control panel Protects can be applied at any time and are only visible when the particular destination is selected To clear one protect from an RCP ME 1 Press the destination button that has the protection applied The protection indicator is shown at the bottom left of the screen Figure 5 6 Protection Indicator for Destination 2 Press the protect button To clear all of the protects from an RCP ME 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 Inthe Configuration section select the Clear Protect s check box 4 Send the current configuration to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 lt gt Protects may be held by other remote control panels Each remote co
38. e RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Perform one of the following To change the number of outputs select the Output Assigns tab To change the number of inputs select the Input Assigns tab 3 Use the Number of outputs Number of inputs box to enter or select the number of outputs inputs to match the requirements of your routing switcher system 4 Click Update If you want to transfer this number of outputs inputs to the other tab click Copy to Input Assigns Copy to Output Assigns The labels are also copied 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning Output and Input Labels To assign output and input labels 1 Op the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Perform one of the following To change the label for an output select the Output Assigns tab To change the label for an input select the Input Assigns tab 3 Click to highlight the text in the Label column corresponding to the output input to which the item of destination source equipment is connected Enter the name of the item of destination source equipment Press Enter The name of the item of destination source equipment appears on the corresponding button on the simulated RCP ME in DashBoard 4 10 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 6 Repeat step 1 to 5 until all of the out
39. e label for the button see Printing Labels for the Buttons On the RCP ME on page 4 31 To assign a crosspoint to a button 1 Open the RCP ME editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME click the button that you want to use for the crosspoint The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Crosspoint In the Output list select the physical output that connects to the item of destination equipment to which you want to switch 5 In the Input list select the physical input that connects to the item of source equipment that provides the required signal 6 In the Breakaway list select the breakaway level that you want to use for the switch 4 16 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 7 Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows X PNT on the selected button 8 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a Function Button A function button enables you to assign a specific task to a button on the panel To assign a function to a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button that you want to use for the function The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Function Key Use the Value list to selec
40. e levels from the hexadecimal expression see Table 7 1 4 14 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 Table 4 3 Functions that can be assigned to buttons on the RCP ME Continued Description An extra page of inputs and outputs for a menu A shift button is assigned to either a source or a destination You need one shift button per page Therefore to have two pages of source buttons you need to assign two source shift buttons For more information see Assigning a Shift Button on 856 A specific router level assigned to a button Pressing a level button selects that router level Multiple levels can be selected If a switch is made while a level button is pressed the switch is made on that router level only For more information see Assigning a Level Button on page 4 17 A predefined group of router levels assigned to a button You select a breakaway as part of making a switch For more information see Setting Up Breakaways on page 4 11 and Assigning a Breakaway Button on page 8 If a level button is assigned for one or all of the router levels in a breakaway then the level buttons corresponding to the router levels in the breakaway are illuminated when the breakaway button 5 selected The level buttons do not illuminate when the default breakaway is selected The breakaway button flashes when a switch that causes a breakaway error is made except for the default breakaway Breakaway 1 If you want
41. eakaways The default breakaway 15 tied The first eight router levels are switched together when requested from the RCP ME If your routing switcher system does not use all of the router levels you should remove the unused levels from the default breakaway For more information on breakaways see Setting Up Breakaways on page 4 11 RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 9 Button Assignments By default the 20 buttons in the top row of the RCP ME are assigned as sources and the 20 buttons in the bottom row are assigned as destinations j i i A 5 m 1 a y r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 p 7 1 sta i g eo Figure 4 6 Default button assignments on the Home menu Assigning Physical Connections for Control by an ROP ME Source and destination equipment is physically connected to routing switchers This connection information must be displayed meaningfully on the RCP ME This information is set up on the Input Assigns and Output Assigns tabs selecting the Number of Outputs Inputs Depending on the size of the routing switchers connected you may choose to increase or reduce the number of output and input labels to match the size of the routing switcher if virtual routing is not used The number can be changed in increments of 8 To change the number of possible inputs and outputs 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening th
42. eat the competition with respect We will cooperate with and help other friendly companies oe oS oO We will go above and beyond in times of crisis f there s no one to authorize the required action in times of company or customer crisis do what you know in your heart is right You may rent helicopters if necessary RCP ME User Guide Ross Part Number 2201DR 200 01 Release Date August 27 2014 Printed in Canada The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2014 Ross Video Limited Ross and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ross Video While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Patents Patent numbers US 7 034 886 US 7 508 455 US 7 602 446 US 7 802 802 B2 US 7 834 886 US 7 914 332 US 8 307 284 US 8 407 374 B2 US 8 499 019 B2 US 8 519 949 B2 US 8 743 292 B2 GB 2 419 119 B GB 2 447 380 B
43. el For More Information on e protects refer to Assigning a Protect Button on page 4 20 e crosspoints refer to Assigning a Crosspoint Button on page 4 16 Menu Details Tab Menu Details Number of menus enter or select a number of menus to use for the panel Update click this button to update the amount of menus used for the panel Menu Number read only the list order number of the menu Menu Name click inside the table cell to enter or edit a name for the selected menu Fallback Mode click inside the table cell to use the list to select the fallback mode for the menu e Fallback Off after a button in the menu is pressed the RCP ME remains on the menu the panel is currently on First Menu after a button in the menu is pressed the RCP ME returns to the first menu e Previous Menu after a button in the menu is pressed the RCP ME returns to the menu that is was on prior to the current menu e Specified Menu after a button in the menu is pressed the RCP ME returns to the menu specified in the Fallback Menu column e Fallback Menu if using Specified Menu as the fallback mode click inside the table cell to enter a menu number to return to after a button is pressed Output Input Assigns Tab Output Input Assigns Number of outputs inputs increments of 8 enter or select a number of outputs inputs The number must be changed in increments of eight RCP ME User Guide v01 Se
44. el Conversion RCP ME User Guide v01
45. er level conversion Hexadecimal 1st character 2nd character 3rd character 4th character 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 6 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 7 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 8 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 B 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 6 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 D 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 E 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 F 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Level 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 Hexadecimal 5th character 6th character 7th character 8th character 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 6 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 7 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 8 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 B 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 6 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 D 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 E 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 F 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Level 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RCP ME User Guide v01 RCP ME Hexadecimal to Router Level Conversion 1 7 2 RCP ME Hexadecimal to Router Lev
46. et up the devices with virtual routing enabled or disabled as required see Setting Up Virtual Routing and Resource Management on page 4 26 Determine which level is causing the breakaway warning and then connect the source and destination equipment so that the particular crosspoint will work or remove the router level from the breakaway definition Troubleshooting 1 Cause A return loop was not set up when the menu was defined Information stored in the RCP ME has been corrupted The NK Series devices are not set up correctly to operate with or without virtual routing At least one crosspoint across the router levels defined in the current breakaway does not exist Problem I am stuck on a menu with no way back RCP ME is not responding to DashBoard The RCP ME is not switching correctly I geta PROT BRKWY ERR when I press the protect button RCP ME User Guide v01 6 2 Troubleshooting RCP ME User Guide v01 RCP ME Hexadecimal to Router Level Conversion The router level is represented by eight hexadecimal characters For each hexadecimal character read the corresponding binary representation across the table For each 1 that appears in the binary representation drop down to the Level row to read the actual router level included in the mask For example O0AB50221 represents levels 28 26 24 22 21 19 17 10 6 and 1 Table 7 1 Look up table for hexadecimal to rout
47. ge 4 30 Assigning a Machine Control Button If your master device controls multiple slave devices you need a machine control button to temporarily disable reciprocal switching until the last slave device is routed To assign a machine control button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button that you want to use for machine control The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Function Key Use the Value list to select MC Key 5 Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows MC KEY on the selected button 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a De assign Button De assign will disconnect a reciprocal machine control path through a machine control router parking sources to their respective destinations Similarly if using resource management de assigning will park the resource inputs and outputs and de allocate the resource to be used in other routes For More Information on e resource management refer to Setting Up Virtual Routing and Resource Management on page 4 26 To assign a de assign button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button from which to de assign a machine
48. gning a Destination or Source Button on page 4 6 The function of any source button on a menu is changed when a TAKE button is assigned to the menu see the information below on Take in the Function Key details By default all 20 buttons in the top row of the RCP ME are assigned as sources Crosspoint A breakaway destination and source assigned to one button A switch is achieved by pressing the crosspoint button rather than pressing a breakaway button a destination button and then a source button For more information see Assigning a Crosspoint Button on page 4 16 The function of any crosspoint button on a menu is changed when a TAKE button is assigned to the menu see the information below on Take in the Function Key details Function Key A function key enables you to assign a specific task to a button on the panel The following functions are available to be assigned as a function key Take TAKE The trigger that ends a hold on a switch sequence This enables you to press the required breakaway destination and then source button combination or crosspoint button or macro button but not activate the switch until TAKE is pressed If you have a take button assigned on a menu it affects the behavior of the menu You must use it to activate any switch that is set up If you do not have a take button assigned to the menu then a switch is made as soon as the source crosspoint macro button is pressed Protect PROT
49. guration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 You should save the current configuration file regularly see Saving the Current Configuration for the RCP ME on page 4 29 Default Configuration Every panel leaves the factory with a default configuration This default configuration is viewed by opening the editor tab for the device in DashBoard Loading Default Configuration Best practice is to save the default configuration to a cbd file after opening the Connection and Device editors in DashBoard for the first time If you have made changes to the configuration but want to return to the default configuration you can send the saved default configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 You can also load the factory defaults see Loading Factory Defaults Using DashBoard on page 4 28 Router Levels The RCP ME sends switch requests to the routing switcher Each routing switcher is assigned a default level from the factory or number of levels if it has been partitioned These level assignments can be changed through the device editor tab in DashBoard Table 4 1 Default Router Levels Router level Name 1 Multi definition 3G HD SD SDI digital video SD SDI digital video AES EBU digital audio 1 AES EBU digital audio 2 Analog video Analog audio left Analog audio right 00 ANY Nn Nn A W N Machine control Br
50. guration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a Breakaway Step Button An RCP ME may have several breakaways defined If you want to cycle through the breakaways that have a non zero level mask a breakaway step button needs to be assigned to the RCP ME The button for the breakaway illuminates as it is selected If you hold the breakaway step button for each breakaway the levels defined in that breakaway are represented by eight hexadecimal characters on the screen For help with reading the levels from the hexadecimal characters see Table 7 1 To assign a breakaway step button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME click the button that you want to use for the breakaway step The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Function Key In the Value field select Breakaway Step as the function to assign to this button Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the name of the breakaway step BRK STEP on the selected button 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a Macro Button If you want to perform several tasks with the press of a single button assign a macro button to the RCP ME and then record a macro using this button For information on
51. he settings to the RCP ME All configuration items become active only after uploading by sending the configuration to the device Reboot click this button to reboot the RCP ME This function does not clear the RCP ME settings Close click this button to close the RCP ME Connection Editor in DashBoard RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor The RCP ME Panel Configuration editor enables users to setup device details panel button assignments menus I O assigns and macros Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor To open the RCP ME Panel Configuration editor 1 In DashBoard expand the tree view for the RCP ME in the Basic Tree View Panel Config RCP ME Figure 4 4 Basic Tree View in DashBoard 2 Double click the Panel Config icon Panel Config within the device tree 4 4 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 The Panel Configuration editor opens RCP ME Panel Config Device Details NKseries Name RCP ME Details HWPV DO NOT USE RCP ME Ny Group HWPV Address 99 Serial Num P135016007 Version 1 12 p 4 4 4 4 4 Hide Panel Button ami Menu Menu 0 Copy From Configuration A Menu Details Output Assigns Input Assigns Macro Events Breakaways Breakaways Name level mask 1 32 Rec 0 lt Clear Set BE EAEE E EEEE 6 Clear Set E
52. ign functions to keys Unassign any keys that are not used Figure 4 1 Flow chart for setting up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 1 RCP ME Connection Editor The RCP ME Connection Editor enables users to configure the device details such as the name and group the network settings and the server connections Opening the RCP ME Connection Editor To open the RCP ME Connection Editor 1 In DashBoard expand the tree view for the RCP ME in the Basic Tree View ie Basic Tree View x 4 5 6 Panel Contig RCP ME Figure 4 2 Basic Tree View in DashBoard 2 Double click the Connection icon 8 RCP ME within the device tree The Connection Editor opens Device Details NKseries Serial Num 0135016007 MAC Address 00 0F 9B 02 78 90 RCP ME HWPV RCP ME User Guide v01 RCP ME Hardware Rev 1 Name Serial Num 0135016007 Version 1 12 Details HWPV DO NOT USE Group Network Settings IP Address TCP Port Servers to connect to Servers IP Address Connected 0 62 105 11 Connections Number of connected Clients 5 Refresh Send Firmware Send Configuration Reboot Figure 4 3 The RCP ME Connection Editor tab in DashBoard 4 2 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME Connection Editor Field Descriptions General Serial Num read only the serial number is set in the factory before shipping and is unique to each device This parameter is not user configura
53. ilizes crosspoint buttons to support an arbitrary number of cutbus outputs Cutbus operates as a collection of crosspoint buttons that when selected will display source and destination information about the selected crosspoint on the LCD screen Cutbus Dest 1 enter or select an output from the top row of buttons for the cutbus destination if using Normal Cutbus Mode Cutbus Dest 2 enter or select an output from the bottom row of buttons for the cutbus destination if you want to use dual Normal Cutbus Mode For single cutbus mode this must be set to the same destination as Cutbus Dest 1 On Brightness enter or select a brightness level between 1 and 8 for the buttons when they are selected with 1 being the dimmest and 8 being the brightest Off Brightness enter or select a brightness level between 0 and 8 for the buttons when they are not selected with 0 turning off brightness 1 being the dimmest and 8 being the brightest Breakaway Reset select this check box to reset the breakaways assigned to the panel Breakaway Warning Mode use the list to select a breakaway warning mode Current when making a switch the panel displays a breakaway error on the selected breakaway Default when making a switch the panel displays a breakaway error on the default breakaway Panel Locked select this check box to lock the panel buttons Machine Control Enabled select this check box to use machine control to provi
54. ing all the destinations is shown so that you can select a particular destination device Following this the menu containing all the sources is shown so that you can select a particular source device Another use may be to define all the different classes of inputs then assign these to menu links on the top row of buttons on the RCP ME for each menu page This process can then be repeated for outputs When this configuration is used the top row of buttons always stays the same for each menu and it is the function of the bottom row of buttons that changes from menu to menu x By default the first menu is defined as Menu 0 not Menu 1 To set up a menu 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Menu Details tab 3 In the Number of menus box enter or select the number of menus to match the requirements of your routing switcher system 4 Click Update 4 12 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 5 Inthe Menu Number 1 row a Click inside the Menu Name column and enter a name for the menu The name can be up to 8 characters This menu Menu 0 is by default the first menu b Press Enter c Click the Fallback Mode column and use the list to select a fallback mode Use the information in Table 4 2 as a guide Table 4 2 Fallback Mode Options Option Function Fallback Off After a button in the menu is pressed the RCP ME remains on the menu If you se
55. l of backlighting on a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 In the Configuration section use the On Brightness box to enter or select the level of backlighting for a button when it is active with 1 being the dimmest and 8 being the brightest The default value is 8 4 Use the Off Brightness box to enter or select the level of backlighting for a button when it is not active with 0 being the dimmest and 8 being the brightest The default value is 8 5 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Returning to the Home Menu You can use DashBoard to return to the Home menu if the RCP ME is not responding to button presses To return to the home menu 1 Open the RCP ME device editor for the RCP ME that is not responding see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 Select the Configuration tab In the Configuration section select the Return to Home Menu check box Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 The RCP ME returns to the Home menu Loading Factory Defaults Using DashBoard If you need to return the RCP ME to a known configuration you can use DashBoard to load the factory defaults 4 28 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01
56. le to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a Panel Lock Button It may be necessary at times to lock the RCP ME from access to the front panel If this function is required assign a panel lock button You can also lock the RCP ME using the Panel Locked check box on the Configuration tab see Locking an RCP ME on page 4 24 When a panel lock is applied changes to the RCP ME can still be made through the device editor in DashBoard 4 22 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 To assign a panel lock button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button that you want to use for the panel lock The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Function Key In the Value field select Panel Lock as the function to assign to this button 5 Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the lock on the selected button Assigning a Menu Link Button You can assign a predefined menu to a button on the RCP ME For information on how to set up a menu see Setting Up Menus on page 4 12 To assign a menu to a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button that you want to use for the menu link The Button configuration b
57. lect Fallback Off the corresponding value in the Fallback Menu column is ignored You must provide extra menu navigation buttons within the menu so that you can exit from the menu First Menu After a button in the menu 15 pressed the RCP ME returns to the first menu Menu 0 in the Menu Name column If the button that is pressed is assigned as a menu link or a menu navigation button then the RCP ME goes to that menu Previous Menu After a button in the menu is pressed the RCP ME returns to the menu that it was on prior to the current menu If the button that is pressed is assigned as a menu link or a menu navigation button then the RCP ME goes to that menu Specified Menu After a button in the menu is pressed the RCP ME returns to the menu specified in the Fallback Menu column If the button that is pressed is assigned as a menu link or a menu navigation button then the RCP ME goes to that menu 6 If you have selected Specified Menu as the fallback mode enter the specific menu number in the Fallback Menu column 7 Define the next menu in the Menu Name column below the menus that you have defined previously Repeat steps 5 to 6 until you have defined all of the menus that you want to use 8 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 lt gt When you enter the menu page on the RCP ME any static labels that you have placed in the buttons may no longer refle
58. me source number to destination e If the panel is not in MC mode it displays the MC MODE message The ability of a panel to de assign a resource using the de assign button will depend the priority assigned to the panel and the resource in the NK VRC virtual routing core Resetting Devices If you want to return to a known operating state and configuration you can send the default configuration to the RCP ME see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 e reset the device e reload the factory defaults If the RCP ME fails to accept any configuration files that are sent to it then you should reset the device When you perform a reset the RCP ME takes on the last known operating state and configuration that is stored in memory If the RCP ME fails to reset then reload the factory defaults To reset a device 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Click Reboot Viewing Status and Alarms An indication that alarms are present for a device is visible in the Basic Tree View pane If a device has one or more alarms a small circle appears in the icon for the device e Basic Tree x gt Filter NK Router Utilities Status Alarm indicator 45 ME NET te ME NET Ng RCP ME 1 Figure 5 10 Basic Tree View pane showing device with status alarm indication The status and alarms are also viewable in the Configuration ta
59. n Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button that you want to use for the take button The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Function Key In the Value field select Take as the function to assign to this button Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the take on the selected button 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 If a take button is assigned the selected source crosspoint macro button and the take button flash to indicate that the remote control panel is waiting for TAKE to be pressed RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 1 Assigning a Chop Button If you want to toggle two different sources to the same destination assign a chop button to the RCP ME For example the destination may be the monitor that you are viewing and the sources may be feeds from two different camera locations When you use the chop button the toggle rate can be slow or fast see Toggling Between Two Sources on page 5 6 To assign a chop button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button that you want to use for the chop button The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Function Key In the Value field select Chop as the function to as
60. n individual device T BUS address is 1 255 RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 5 Simulated RCP ME Panel Inputs source buttons Click a button to open the Button menu to assign a function to the button Outputs destination buttons Click a button to open the Button menu to assign a function to the button Hide Panel click this button to hide the simulated RCP ME panel Button click the arrow buttons to select a button from the panel or use the list to select a specific button Menu use the list to select a specific menu configuration for the panel Copy From click this button to open the Copy Menu From dialog box to select a menu configuration to copy Configuration Tab Breakaways read only the list number of the breakaway Name the name assigned for the breakaway The names are user configurable Level Mask 1 32 click a router level to assign a level mask level mask selected or de select a level mask level mask de selected E Clear click this button to clear all level masks for a given breakaway Set click this button to apply all selected level masks for a given breakaway Configuration Cutbus Mode select a radio button for the cutbus mode e Off turn off cutbus mode e Normal single or dual cutbus Cutbus operation is automatically invoked when there are no destination buttons or crosspoints set on the RCP ME e Multi advanced cutbus mode that ut
61. n the current breakaway 10 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 If you click and drag across the level mask you can rapidly select or de select router levels The breakaway defined in the first row of the Breakaway table is the default breakaway You can combine more than one router level in the same breakaway Give the breakaway a meaningful name that covers the router levels that you want to use Limit the name to 8 characters RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 1 A breakaway warning is caused when there is no response from the routing switcher system on one or more router levels or a difference in status of any level in the currently selected breakaway when compared with the first level in the breakaway The default breakaway and any custom breakaways can now be assigned to buttons on the RCP ME For More Information on e sending the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 e assigning breakaways to buttons see Assigning a Breakaway Button on page 4 18 Automatically Resetting a Custom Breakaway to the Default Breakaway After a Switch The default breakaway is defined in the first row of the Breakaways table in the Breakaways section Typically this breakaway is tied and it switches all router levels together If you want only certain router levels to switch as
62. nfirm Upload dialog box opens 6 Click Continue A progress bar is displayed When the upload has completed a confirmation box opens Click OK Click Reboot to restart the device and activate the new firmware RCP ME User Guide v01 Installation 3 5 3 6 Installation RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME Overview The RCP ME panel can be set up using DashBoard You must have an NK NET or NK IPS connected to the T BUS system to connect to NK Series devices The parameters for a device can be saved to a configuration file For More Information on e checking and upgrading firmware see Checking the Firmware Version on page 3 5 and Upgrading the Firmware Version on page 3 5 saving parameters to a configuration file see Saving the Current Configuration for the RCP ME on page 4 29 Implementing Your System Plan An effective routing switcher system takes careful planning If you intend to use multiple router levels across several input and output devices it is recommended that you use common input connectors for each source device across the routing switchers and common output connectors for each destination device across the routing switchers This methodology is shown in Figure 4 1 The following process for setting up the RCP ME is recommended Update device details Assign inputs and outputs according to physical connections Set up breakaways according to router levels Ass
63. ng the Macro Events tab To configure a macro using DashBoard 1 Assign a macro to a button see Assigning a Macro Button on page 4 18 2 In DashBoard open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 Select the Macro Events tab In the Num Rows box of the macro you want to configure enter or select the number of events to be assigned Click Update to add the events to the Event column of the macro In the Function column use the list to select the function to perform for the event The options are as follows e Switch performs a standard crosspoint switch Macro performs a macro within the executed macro The Output column is the macro number and the other columns have no effect Protect creates a protect condition on the destination of the selected crosspoint see Assigning a Protect Button on page 4 20 The Output column is the output number the Input column is the protect status 0 release the protect for the output 1 take protect for this output and the Level column has no effect 7 Inthe Output column perform the following a Click inside the Output table cell b Enter a destination output number for the event 8 In the Input column perform the following a Click inside the Input table cell b Enter a source input number for the event 9 Inthe Level Mask column select the level mask s for the device
64. ntil your task is completed Each button acknowledges that it has been pressed by flashing briefly 4 Press the Macro x button again to end the recording process The macro is recorded If you unassign the Macro x button from the macro function the recorded macro is held in memory You can reassign the macro to a button using the same macro number under which the macro was recorded Adding to a Macro Using the Panel You can add extra button sequences to an existing macro or you can join two existing macros together To add to a macro using the panel 1 On the RCP ME hold the Macro x button until the button begins to flash rapidly 2 Release the button The button flashes slowly indicating that the RCP ME is now ready to record a macro 3 Hold the Macro x button again The selected macro is played back internally and is then ready to receive the additional button sequences 4 Do one of the following To add an extra button sequence press the required buttons to add to the macro in the correct sequence until your task is completed To add an existing macro press the button for the macro you want to add Each button acknowledges that it has been pressed by flashing briefly 5 Press the Macro x button again to end the recording process The existing macro is overwritten with the new macro RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 19 Configuring a Macro Using DashBoard Macros can be configured in DashBoard usi
65. ntrol panel attached to a routing switcher has to have its protects cleared separately Toggling Between Two Sources If a chop button has been assigned to the RCP ME you can use this button to toggle between two sources To toggle between two sources Press the button for the destination on which you want to receive the sources Press the button for the first source that you want to receive Press the TAKE button if assigned Press the button for the second source that you want to receive Press the TAKE button if assigned S p Do one of the following e Press CHOP once to toggle slowly between the two sources toggle cadence is 1700 ms The source label on the screen toggles between the two sources Slow chop is indicated by a lower case c Figure 5 7 Toggling between two sources using slow chop 5 6 Operating the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 e Press CHOP twice to toggle rapidly between the two sources toggle cadence is 400 ms The source label on the screen toggles between the two sources Fast chop is indicated by an upper case C Figure 5 8 Toggling between sources using fast chop 7 Do one of the following e If you are in slow chop press CHOP twice to stop toggling between the two sources e If you are in fast chop press CHOP once to stop toggling between the two sources The status of the button returns to CHOP Using a Menu The button corresponding to the current menu is always illumina
66. o enter an IP gateway for the RCP ME The default is 192 168 20 1 3 In DashBoard click File gt New gt NK IPS Connection The NK IPS Connection window opens NK IPS Connection This wizard allows you to create a connection to an NE IPS through TCP IP The wizard should be used when your IPS ts not automatically detected by DashBoard IP Address Port 5000 Name Netmask Gateway Pi Serial Software HWOA WNE IPS 10 65 13 2552552570 1065 01 0000028055 3 IPS 65 Auriga 10 65 1200 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 0000028664 3 Jarnes IPS 10 65 2 48 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 0000029314 3 LHumO16 1 107 10 65 1107 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 000024401 7 LHum072 1 106 10 65 1 106 255 255 252 0 10 65 0 1 0000024403 7 144 2 172 10 65 2172 255 255 2520 1 000028427 7 Master Controll 10 65 2171 255 255 2520 1 0000029300 1 PV NK IPS 10 65 1124 255 255 252 0 10 65 0 1 0000029347 3 Finish Cancel Figure 3 2 The NK IPS Connection window 4 Inthe IP Address box enter the IP address of the RCP ME you want to add to DashBoard Use the Port list to select a port number The default is 5000 If the port number is changed in Walkabout the port number in the NK IPS Connection window must be configured to reflect this change 6 Click Finish The NK IPS Connection window closes and the RCP ME is added to the devices listed in the Basic Tree View Failover NK NET Connection In the event that the RCP ME is unable to connect to a serve
67. ok forward to many years of reliable broadcasting Please read this thoroughly and retain it for future reference The RCP ME provides flexible connectivity of additional remote control panels and multi page menu programming Overview of this User Guide This guide is for installers and operators of the Ross Video RCP ME It provides instructions on how to connect the RCP ME to your routing switcher system how to set up a configuration file for the RCP ME using DashBoard and how to operate the RCP ME It assumes that you are experienced with general broadcast concepts and that you are familiar with the planning requirements for a routing switcher system RCP ME User Guide v01 Introduction 1 1 2 Introduction RCP ME User Guide v01 RCP ME Overview Features The RCP ME Remote Control Panel provides the following features 40 programmable buttons functions backlighting level e 16 character x 2 line backlit LCD e operation in XY and cutbus modes up to 32 router levels may be controlled e virtual routing and resource management macros e custom module in DashBoard for easy creation of configuration files e firmware is fully upgradeable using DashBoard e slim modular design integrates with NK Series devices via NK NET Ethernet to T BUS bridge e custom transparent labels under buttons up to 250 pages of programmable menus including navigation buttons e assignable functions of destination source crosspoint level
68. on or unauthorized modification In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profit Implied warranties including that of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This warranty is TRANSFERABLE to subsequent owners subject to Ross notification of change of ownership Extended Warranty For customers that require a longer warranty period Ross offers an extended warranty plan to extend the standard warranty period by one year increments For more information contact your regional sales manager Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also c
69. on the bottom row gt Dual Cutbus Mode on the Configuration tab in DashBoard Cutbus Dest1 does not equal Cutbus Dest 2 The display shows the cutbus status for the first destination on the top row and the cutbus status for the second destination on the bottom row e Multi crosspoint buttons are used to access three or more cutbus destinations Set the destination on groups of crosspoint buttons to control an output The display is the same as dual cutbus mode except the bottom row cutbus destination changes when a crosspoint button is pressed To set up normal cutbus operation Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 Ensure that there are no destinations or crosspoints assigned to any buttons on the RCP ME at any menu level Select the Configuration tab In the Configuration section select Normal as the Cutbus Mode In the Cutbus Dest 1 box enter or select the destination output for the top row of buttons Ye Se YS In the Cutbus Dest 2 box enter or select the destination output for the bottom row of buttons to use dual cutbus mode Set the destination to the same destination as Cutbus Dest 1 11 you want to use single cutbus mode 7 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 To set up multi cutbus operation 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration E
70. onfiguration Printing Labels for the Buttons On the RCP ME You can remove the facing panel from the RCP ME to access the buttons Transparent labels may be inserted behind the face of each button A template for the labels is available from the Ross Video website Www rossvideo com To print and install labels for the buttons on the RCP ME Open the RCP NKI_NKM Button Inserts pdf template from the Ross Video website Type the labels directly onto the corresponding buttons in the template and then update the label set as required Print the labels onto an overhead transparency sheet following the directions provided in the template Cut out each label to a size of 9 5 mm x 9 5 mm Disconnect power from the RCP ME Se 5 7 YS Remove the front plate from the RCP ME by gently prying it away from the frame using a flathead screwdriver 7 Remove the button caps from the buttons to which labels are being added 8 Insert the corresponding labels into the buttons so that they display correctly 9 Place the button caps back on the buttons 10 Position the front plate over the frame and then push it back into place 11 Connect the appropriate power supply to the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 1 4 32 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 Operating the RCP ME lt gt Before using the RCP ME ensure that the labels for the buttons have been placed correctly behind the buttons see Printing La
71. ontact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P O Box 880 Iroquois Ontario Ogdensburg New York Canada KOE 0 USA 13669 0880 General Business Office 1 613 652 4886 Fax 1 613 5 652 4425 Technical Support 1 613 6 652 6 After Hours Emergency 1 613 6 349 e 0006 E mail Technical Support techsupport rossvideo com E mail General Information solutions rossvideo com Website http www rossvideo com Contents Introduction 1 Overview of this User Guide 0 0nenseseneesoseseseesesessesesesesessoseseseesesessosososesreseseseesesosesessosesessososessososesreroseseesesoseseseese 1 1 RCP ME Overview 2 E AOE E E E E E A A E E E AT A A E O E E EAT T T E E 2 1 Typical System Equipe Ml eneninda 8 2 1 BSC EO o T E A A E E E A EEE NE E AEE A ET E 2 2 How the RCP ME and Routing Switchers Communicate gt gt gt 7 2 3 Installation 3 Wimp ack me the EG Ui Mie Al 0 3 1 E e E N EN A TN EI E ET A EEEE EE T N NE ETN I A T 3 1 0 3 1 Accessing the RCP ME in 0 sidia anauia iaaa 3 3 Checking the Firmware Version sesccseuscdnenceessdodesdacaegansecbaasbad ndedaetwauedoda Ea aa ea A aiani aiandi aaia 3 5 Upgrading he Pirmiware sassari ine naia ai n i a a EAOa 3 5 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 EE 4 1 h ple menine YOU System Pl
72. ox opens In the Button list select Menu Link In the Value field use the list to select the menu you want to assign to the button Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the menu on the selected button For example Menu 3 Click the Menu list below the simulated RCP ME and select the menu that you have just assigned Assign functions to the buttons in this menu see Assigning Functions to Buttons on the RCP ME on page 4 13 For example if this menu is for the purpose of selecting a destination assign the buttons as destinations You may choose to have this destination menu fall back to a source menu 8 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning Menu Navigation Button If you have multiple menus assigned in the RCP ME you may want to include some navigation buttons to enhance movement through the menus To assign menu navigation to a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button that you want to use for menu navigation The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Menu Navigate Use the Value list to select one of the following options Home returns to the menu defined in Menu Number 1 on the Menu Details tab Next Menu goes to the next menu if one is held in
73. puts and inputs on the routing switchers have been assigned a label for the connected destination and source equipment 7 If you want to transfer the labels for the outputs inputs to the other assigns tab click Copy to Input Assigns Copy to Output Assigns The number of outputs inputs is also copied 8 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 If there are various router levels using this output or input number the label may be ambiguous if the destination or source is different for those levels You may rearrange the layout of the labels on the buttons when you assign functions to the buttons see Assigning Functions to Buttons on the RCP ME on page 4 13 Setting Up Breakaways A breakaway selects a group of levels to be switched The default breakaway for the RCP ME is the first eight router levels switching together they are tied If your routing switcher system does not use all of the predefined router levels see Table 4 1 you should disable those levels that are not used in order to prevent a breakaway warning If you only want to switch certain router levels set up a custom breakaway for these levels and then assign this to a button on the RCP ME see Assigning Functions to Buttons on the RCP ME on page 4 13 If you select a breakaway that includes a level for which there is no routing switcher assigned a breakaway warning is indicated b
74. r or edit the destination output Input click inside the table cell to enter or edit the source input Level Mask 1 32 select the level mask s for the device affected by the macro Clear click to clear the level mask s Set click to set the level mask s Other Functions Refresh click this button to revert to the configuration previously sent to the RCP ME The RCP ME Connection Editor will display the last settings that were sent to the RCP ME via the Send Configuration button Send Firmware click this button to open a file browser to select 8 software firmware file to send to the RCP ME Send Configuration click this button to upload the settings to the RCP ME All configuration items become active only after uploading Reboot click this button to reboot the RCP ME This function does not clear the RCP ME settings Close click this button to close the RCP ME Connection Editor in DashBoard Changing Device Details When a control panel is attached to the network it is interrogated and an editor for the device can be opened in the main pane of DashBoard see Figure 4 5 Information is read from the device and shown in the simulated RCP ME To change the details for the RCP ME 1 Inthe Device Details frame click inside the field that you want to change 2 Enter the information as required 4 8 Setting Up the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 3 Press Enter 4 Send the current confi
75. r or loses connectivity it will attempt to connect to the next server in the Servers to connect to section of the Connection Editor after 10 seconds For each server that the RCP ME fails to connect to it will attempt to connect to the next available server until it arrives back at the original server to which it attempted to connect For More Information on e the Connection Editor refer to RCP ME Connection Editor on page 4 2 3 4 Installation RCP ME User Guide v01 Checking the Firmware Version Firmware may be updated easily using DashBoard To check for the latest firmware versions contact Ross Video Technical Support To check the firmware version of a device using DashBoard 1 Open DashBoard 2 Inthe Basic Tree View double click the Connection icon 8 RCP ME within the device tree ME NET in the icon is a name used for example purposes The firmware version is shown in the Version field in the general information area Upgrading the Firmware Version Firmware upgrade files can be obtained by contacting Ross Video Technical Support To upgrade the RCP ME firmware 1 Open DashBoard 2 Inthe Basic Tree View double click the Connection icon 8 RCP ME within the device tree ME NET in the icon is a name used for example purposes The Connection editor opens 3 Click Send Firmware The Open file browser opens Navigate to where you have stored the firmware file and select it 5 Click Open The Co
76. reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground 7 Indoor Use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture 8 Warning This product includes an Ethernet Port for connection to a local area network LAN This Ethernet port interface is designed for intra building networks only Do not connect this port to networks that go outside of the building EMC Notices US FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a Commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la class
77. s E Clear Set goa J gt gt Fe el Pe e e Pre Clear Set Refresh Send Configuration Reboot Figure 4 5 The RCP ME Panel Configuration editor tab in DashBoard RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor Field Descriptions General Serial Num read only the serial number is set in the factory before shipping and is unique to each device This parameter is not user configurable Version read only the software firmware version Device Details Name this field can be assigned by the user to uniquely name an RCP ME This field has a maximum of 16 characters and is used for description and identification only Group a group number can be assigned by the user to organize devices into groups For example users can assign separate group numbers for devices in different physical areas This field has a maximum of 10 characters and by default is blank Details assigned by the user to give an RCP ME specific details For example a physical location or a brief description of its use This field has a maximum of 16 characters and is used for description and identification only Address this address is used within the overall control system to identify NK devices using resource management and protects Each device must be given a unique T BUS address to avoid hardware and communication conflicts The valid value range for assigning a
78. s We recommend that the equipment is installed to any relevant standards and approvals by qualified and experienced personnel General These installation guidelines assume the following e The relevant NK Series equipment has been installed into a ventilated rack frame The relative humidity in the environment of the equipment should be lt 70 non condensing e The routing switcher system has been well planned and designed Consideration must be given to inputs and outputs across multiple router levels and typical operating scenarios for breakaways e Where required correct IP addresses have been assigned to the equipment e The routing switchers are connected to physical inputs and outputs and have appropriate power supplies Installing the ROP ME The RCP ME is powered using the 5 V 2 A power supply provided This power supply connects directly to the AC mains supply A Warning Ensure that the AC mains supply complies with the PSU specification before making the connection A Warning An earthed neutral mains supply and residual current device is recommended for safe operation RCP ME User Guide v01 Installation 1 Installing the Routing Switcher System The RCP ME uses a TCP network for connection It connects to the T BUS routing devices using either the NK NET or the NK IPS The NK NET receives phantom power from the T BUS devices to which it is connected If the device providing power loses power the NK NE
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80. shBoard and configure the following information if necessary e Name double click inside the cell to enter a name for the RCP ME The default is RCP ME e Address double click inside the cell to enter an IP address for the RCP ME The default is 192 168 20 130 e Netmask double click inside the cell to enter an IP netmask for the RCP ME The default is 255 255 255 0 Gateway double click inside the cell to enter an IP gateway for the RCP ME The default is 192 168 20 1 Open DashBoard Refresh the Basic Tree View The RCP ME is added to the devices listed in the Basic Tree View Manually Adding an RCP ME to DashBoard RCP ME can be added manually to DashBoard by entering its IP address using the NK IPS Connection window once it has been configured for use within a network using Walkabout To manually add an RCP ME to DashBoard 1 Open Walkabout If necessary click Refresh to query the network for RCP ME devices RCP ME User Guide v01 Installation 3 3 2 Locate the RCP ME you want to add to DashBoard and configure the following information if necessary e Name double click inside the cell to enter a name for the RCP ME The default is RCP ME e Address double click inside the cell to enter an IP address for the RCP ME The default is 192 168 20 130 e Netmask double click inside the cell to enter an IP netmask for the RCP ME The default is 255 255 255 0 Gateway double click inside the cell t
81. sign to this button 5 Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the chop on the selected button 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a Shift Button A shift button enables the user to access another set of sources or destinations This is useful for switching larger routing systems When a shift button is enabled the Shift 1 or Shift 2 value is used for the particular source or destination button instead of the default value A shift button is applicable to a source or a destination button Therefore you need to assign a Source 1 button or a Dest 1 button If you are using two shift pages you must assign a Source 1 button and a Source 2 and similarly for destinations To assign a shift to a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button that you want to use for the shift The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Destination or Source In the State field select one of the following options e Shift 1 e Shift 2 In the Value field select an output or input assignment for the shift Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the type of shift and shift page on the selected button For example SRC SH2 7 Send the current configuration fi
82. t one of the following functions Take the trigger that ends a hold on a switch sequence e Protect a single button that places a block on the current destination It can also be used to lock the panel e Chop a single button that starts a slow or fast toggle between the two most recently selected sources for a given destination Deassign a single button that has two fold functionality a single button that provides a convenient method for disconnecting machine control ports and if using virtual routing a single button that allows you to free up resources when they are no longer needed for a path e MC Key a single button that provides a method for enabling reciprocal switching when machine control is used e Panel Lock a single button that locks the panel from accidental or unwanted changes Breakaway Step a single button that selects the next breakaway in the Breakaway table 5 Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the type of shift and shift page on the selected button For example SRC SH2 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a Level Button A level button enables you to select one router level per button for a switch While a breakaway is similar breakaways can contain more than one router level Multiple level buttons can be assigned on a panel To assign a le
83. ted To use a menu 1 Press the button that has the menu assigned to it A brief message 18 shown on the screen with the name of the menu For example Figure 5 9 Menu name example 2 Press the button that you want to use in that menu If the menu has been set up to fall back to another menu the RCP ME goes to the predefined menu see Setting Up Menus on page 4 12 If you need to return to the Home menu but the RCP ME is not responding use DashBoard to do this For more information see Returning to the Home Menu on page 4 28 De Assigning a Machine Control Port If you want to stop machine control on a particular port temporarily you can park the port by de assigning it To de assign a machine control port 1 Press the button for the machine control port that you want to park 2 Press DE ASN To unpark the machine control port e Make a machine control switch RCP ME User Guide v01 Operating the RCP ME 5 7 De Assigning Resources De assigning resources can be done in two ways Route a different source to that destination that does not require a resource The assigned resource will automatically be de assigned Use the de assign button To deassign a resource 1 Select the destination to which the resource is attached 2 Press DE ASIGN If the selected destination does not include a resource one of two things will occur e If the panel is in MC mode park the current destination switch sa
84. the buffer e Previous Menu goes to the previously used menu if one is held in the buffer e Up Menu goes up a menu as defined on the Menu Details tab RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 4 23 Down Menu goes down a menu as defined on the Menu Details XPoint Layer N A Displays XPT DISP on the LCD screen but has no function 5 Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the type of navigation on the selected button For example UP MENU 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Clearing a Function from a Button If a button is not used for any function it should be unassigned To clear a function from a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME select the button from which you want to clear a function The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Clear Key Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows UN ASN on the selected button 5 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Locking an RCP ME You can use DashBoard to lock a remote control panel against accidental and unwanted changes The remote control panel can only be unlocked locally if you have assigned a panel lo
85. tting Up the RCP ME 7 Update click this button to update the output input assigns Copy to Input Output Assigns click this button to transfer the number of outputs inputs to the other assigns tab The labels are imported as well Import Global Labels click this button to import global labels for the outputs inputs Output Input Range use this list to select the range of outputs inputs to view in the Output Input Assigns The assigns tab will only display the I O ranges in blocks of 120 outputs inputs at a time with each block selectable in the range list Out In read only the output input number Label click inside the table cell to edit or enter a name for the output input If you have configured global labels the labels can also be filled in by clicking the Import Global Labels button Macro Events Tab Macro read only the list order number of the macro Num Rows enter or select the number of event rows to add to the macro Update click this button to update the macro with the number of rows entered in the Num Rows box Event read only the list order number of the macro event Function use the list to select a function to perform with the macro e Switch performs 8 standard crosspoint switch Macro performs a macro within the executed macro e Protect creates a protect condition on the destination of the selected crosspoint Output click inside the table cell to ente
86. tus of any level in the currently selected breakaway when compared with the first level in the breakaway To de select a breakaway e Select another custom breakaway the default breakaway or a level button To de select a level e Press the level button again 5 2 Operating the RCP ME RCP ME User Guide v01 Viewing the Breakaways Assigned to an RCP ME You can view the breakaways assigned to an RCP ME if a breakaway step button is assigned to the RCP ME The breakaway step button cycles to the next breakaway in the list each time it is pressed As each breakaway is selected the level s defined in that breakaway are illuminated if corresponding level buttons have been assigned to the RCP ME To view the breakaways assigned to an RCP ME e Press the breakaway step button repeatedly to cycle through the available breakaways The breakaway step button remains illuminated as you cycle through the breakaways When the default breakaway is selected the breakaway step button switches off The breakaway button flashes if a warning is indicated If a breakaway warning is current for the selected breakaway the breakaway warning indicator is shown on the screen To view the name and levels of a breakaway e Hold the breakaway button The name of the breakaway and an 8 character expression appear on the screen Each character provides a hexadecimal representation of the use of four levels from 32 to 29 on the left through to 4 to 1
87. vel to a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME click the button that you want to use for the level The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Level In the Value list select the router level that you want to assign to this button Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the selected level on the button For example Level 2 RCP ME User Guide v01 Setting Up the RCP ME 7 6 Send the current configuration file to the device see Sending a Configuration File to a Device on page 4 30 Assigning a Breakaway Button When you make a switch you need to select the level s that you are switching using a breakaway The breakaways should be set up before they are assigned to a button see Setting Up Breakaways on page 4 11 To assign a breakaway to a button 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 On the simulated RCP ME click the button that you want to use for the breakaway The Button configuration box opens In the Button list select Breakaway In the Value list select the breakaway that you want to assign to this button 5 Close the Button configuration box The simulated RCP ME in DashBoard shows the name of the breakaway on the selected button For example Tied 6 Send the current confi
88. view 2 1 system Overview A routing switcher system may use distributed control across the internet a LAN or a VPN The routing switcher system shown in Figure 2 1 has been simplified iy a a Internet LAN VPN Ethernet switch l Ethernet i Computer running i DashBoard i RCP ME Remote Control Panel i fa ea gn T Ea 3 RCP ME 5V 2A power supply NK NET l T BUS to Ethernet Adapter Server 1 m Video out NK S34 SDI 8 Video pees Switcher Server 3 1 Output 20 Video in z 1 000 99000000 e g 00000000 90089906 ho Le u O ea a a 5 i Appropriate tS NK Series Eile i power supply S ONAE OEE ee E ER I P ET PE PENO EE TA Audio out 5 Video in i i Video out Monitor l Audio out Camera 2 a i Audio in o ni NK D32 75 AES EBU 2 2 Digital Audio Routing Switcher G 9 i 8666 996 AA le o le Output 0 i 00000000 a ae AAAI e AAF 0 7 i a k 7 309 mai A E Output 8 Audio in Appropriate NK Series VTR2 power supply Server 2 Audio out Figure 2 1 Layout showing
89. y an inverse B on the second line of the LCD screen on the panel To set up the breakaways 1 Open the RCP ME device editor see Opening the RCP ME Panel Configuration Editor on page 4 4 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 Inthe Tied level mask of the Breakaways section de select the router levels that are not used in your routing switcher system by clicking on the numbered squares A selected router level is indicated by a blue square For example if router levels 2 and 3 are the only levels used you should de select levels 1 4 5 6 7 and 8 in the Level Mask column corresponding to Tied The Tied breakaway is the default It is breakaway 1 in the table 4 Double click inside the Name column in the breakaway 2 below Tied Enter a name for the router level that corresponds to the first custom breakaway that you want to define For example enter SDI 6 Select the corresponding router level s in the Level Mask column see Table 4 1 and de select any router levels that are not used 7 Define the next custom breakaway in the Name column below the breakaways that you have defined previously Repeat steps 3 to 7 until you have defined all the custom breakaways that you want to use Clear the remaining level masks from unused breakaways in the Breakaways table In the Configuration section use the Breakaway Warning Mode list to select the breakaway with which you want to compare the status of the router levels i

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