3025EMC Master Control Switching & Channel Branding
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2. Configure the upstream router
3. Tell the EMC which serial port it is to use, the protocol, and which upstream router
destinations it is to control.
4. Define the source names for the upstream router.
5. Test the upstream router
4.10.5.1. Decide on the Connection, Serial or Q-Link
Serial RS232 or RS422 can be used with nearly all upstream routers. Serial is the best approach but the
EMC must support the same control protocol as the upstream router. The protocol is not supported by
the EMC a protocol translator will be required. Contact the factory for the appropriate translator.
The Q-Link system can be used but this is only applicable where the upstream routing system has a
small number of devices (4 or less) on the Q-Link due to timing constraints. The EMC must be configured
to use Q-Link-2.
4.10.5.2. Configure the Upstream Router
If the upstream router is an Evertz router using an RS232/422 serial port, set the router serial port to
either RS232 or RS422 and confirm in the router configuration that the serial port is configured for “-1
Quartz Standard” protocol using the Frame, Properties dialog. Connect with the appropriate serial cable.
Please refer to the router user’s manual for more information on configuring the router.
If the upstream router is a non-Evertz router using a RS232/422 serial port, then you will need to refer to
the manufacturer’s manual to check whether the port is in RS232 or RS422 mode and which protocol is
being used. Connect with the appropriate serial cable.
If the upstream router is an Evertz router using Q-Link, then a special master control (QMC-MCS)
interface must be added to the router setup file using WinSetup. Add a QMC-MCS interface and assign
it a Q-Link address. This Q-Link is used when configuring the Q-Link-2 port (see section 4.9) and is filled
in as a Protocol Data Byte.
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