3025EMC Master Control Switching & Channel Branding
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8.3.4. TFT Decoder Configuration
The TFT unit has a number of communications ports on the rear of the unit marked as COM 1 to COM 3
and J103 and J104. The baud rate is fixed at 9600 within the EMC and it is configured to communicate
using the Alternate TFT I/F for Trilithic EAS Systems ALT1 option. This means you must plug the female
end of the straight through RS232 cable into the COM 2 port of the TFT decoder and configure the port
accordingly. The serial port is wired like a standard PC 9-pin connector. This will require that your TFT
unit be equipped with the Four Port Expander Board option. If your unit is not so equipped, please
contact TFT and order this field installable option.
The TFT port must be configured to output the type of data that the EMC is expecting. To do this, follow
these steps on the TFT unit.
1) Press Password
2) Enter Primary Password
3) Press Password
4) Enter Setup Password
5) Scroll down to item 18 Enable Character Generator Interface
6) Press Enter
7) Scroll down to Alt1 Alternate TFT I/F for Trilithic EAS Systems
8) Press Enter
9) Scroll down to item 27 Enable CG Text for RWT
10) Press Enter
11) Scroll up or down to Yes
12) Press Enter
13) Press Exit
Your TFT unit is now configured to work with the EMC. Proceed to section 8.3.5 to connect the audio
and GPI controls, to configure the EMC and verify that the connections are functioning as expected.
8.3.5. DASDEC Decoder Configuration (SERIAL)
The DASDEC unit will likely only have one 9-pin serial port on the rear of the unit. Connect a straight
through serial cable between the serial port on the back of the DASCDEC and the required RS232 serial
port of the 3025EMC.
To configure the DASDEC follow these steps:
1. Connect to the unit using the web based configuration tool. The Default username and password
is normally “Admin” and “dasdec” respectively.
2. When logged in, choose Setup then Video CG.
3. Under Serial Port Configuration select Sage Generic CG.
4. Under Sage Generic CG Attribute Settings configure the Serial Baud Rate to 9600, and the
Serial Port Flow Control to None.
5. Accept the changes then choose the Encoder tab then ensure that Send EAS is selected.
6. Configure the appropriate Alert Codes and FIPS locations as required.
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