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5700ACO
Automatic Changeover
User Manual
© Copyright 2018
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
5292 John Lucas Drive
Burlington, Ontario
Canada L7L 5Z9
Phone: +1 905-335-3700
Sales: sales@evertz.com Fax: +1 905-335-3573
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Version 1.0, Apr 2018
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of
purchasers of the 5700ACO. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the
5700ACO.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz Microsystems Ltd. Copies
of this manual can be ordered from your Evertz dealer or from Evertz Microsystems.

Table of Contents

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Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE

INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.

REVISION HISTORY

OVERVIEW

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Explains manual structure, chapter organization, and usage guidelines.

INSTALLATION

REAR PANEL

Details the connectors and physical layout of the unit's rear panel.

Coaxial Connections

Describes BNC connectors for sync, video, 10MHz, and word clock signals.

Balanced AES, DARS and Analog Audio Connections*

Details terminal strips for balanced audio and DARS signal interfaces.

Linear Time Code and GPIO Connections*

Explains D-connectors for Linear Time Code (LTC) and GPIO signals.

Ethernet Connections

Covers network connectivity, cable types, and RJ45 pinout standards.

Power Connections

Details power supply specifications and connection methods.

MOUNTING

Explains rack mounting procedures and ventilation clearance requirements.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Specifies electrical input voltage, frequency, and typical power consumption.

5700 MSC-IP CONNECTIONS

Details connections required for the Master A and Master B 5700MSC-IP units.

Sync Outputs

Connects sync outputs from master units to the 5700ACO inputs.

10 MHz Output*

Connects 10 MHz reference signals from master units to the 5700ACO.

Word Clock Output*

Connects Word Clock signals from master units to the 5700ACO.

Unbalanced DARS, AES1, AES2 and AES3 Outputs*

Connects unbalanced DARS and AES audio signals from master units.

Balanced DARS, AES1, AES2 and Analog Audio Outputs*

Connects balanced DARS and audio signals via terminal strips from master units.

Video Test Signal Generator Outputs

Connects SD/HD/3G SDI test signal generator outputs from master units.

LTC and GPIO Connections

Connects LTC and GPIO signals from master units via AUX I/O ports.

CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Explains connections for general purpose I/O and GPI/GPO signal interfaces.

HOW TO OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER

AN OVERVIEW OF THE STATUS INDICATORS

Describes the front panel status LEDs indicating operational status at a glance.

Operating Mode Indicators

Explains LEDs for AUTO, MANUAL, GPI, and FRONT PANEL modes.

FRONT PANEL CONTROL

Details the front panel toggle switches and their operational functions.

Automatic Changeover Mode

How to set and operate the unit in Automatic mode.

Manual GPI Changeover Mode*

How to set and operate the unit in Manual GPI mode.

Manual Switch Changeover Mode

How to operate the unit in Manual Front Panel mode.

Front Door Button: Recent Event Trigger

Explains the function of the front door pushbutton for recent events.

DIP SWITCHES

Details the location and functions of the 8-position DIP switch.

GPI Input Mode*

Selects between single or dual GPI input modes for manual operation.

Changeover Rate

Controls the speed of the decision process for automatic changeovers.

Bank Priority

Controls priority between Bank A and Bank B for switching decisions.

Change Limiting

Limits the number of automatic switch changes within a specified period.

GPO TALLY OUTPUTS

Describes the general purpose outputs used for signaling alarm conditions.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

AUTO CHANGEOVER SWITCH CRITERIA

Explains how the ACO determines when to switch between inputs.

CHANGE LIMITING OPERATION

Details how to limit the number of switch changes to minimize disturbances.

One Change Mode

Mode to suspend further changes after one switch event occurs.

Dual Change Mode

Mode to suspend switching after two consecutive criteria are met within a short time.

Unlimited Change Mode

Mode to switch whenever a valid criterion is met without limitation.

SWITCHING DECISION TREE

Diagram illustrating the logic for automatic switching decisions.

SPECIFICATIONS

Lists technical specifications for various aspects of the unit.

LTC Outputs

Specifications for LTC output connectors and signal level.

Coaxial Inputs and Outputs

Details coaxial connector types, numbers, and signal compatibility.

Balanced DARS, AES1, AES2 and Analog Audio Inputs and Outputs

Details terminal strip specifications for balanced signal inputs/outputs.

ACO General Purpose Inputs and Outputs

Specifies behavior for ACO GPI/GPO inputs and outputs.

MSC General Purpose Inputs and Outputs

Specifies connections for MSC GPI/GPO inputs and outputs.

Changeover Conditions

Defines the criteria for valid signals in the voting system.

Ethernet

Specifies Ethernet network types, standards, and cabling requirements.

Electrical

Details power, configuration, fuse rating, safety, and EMI/RFI compliance.

Physical

Provides dimensions and weight of the 5700ACO unit.

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE

Outlines the process for updating the unit's firmware.

Overview

General information regarding firmware updates and required equipment.

Terminal Program Setup

Steps to configure a terminal program for firmware uploads.

Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode from the Terminal Program

How to enter the firmware upgrade mode via terminal.

Uploading the New Firmware

Process of transferring the firmware file using X-Modem.

Completing the Upgrade

Final steps to complete the firmware upgrade process.

SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION AND STATUS

Using the COM serial port for configuration and status monitoring.

Network Configuration

Setting IP address, netmask, gateway, and DHCP for the unit.

SNMP Configuration

Configuring SNMP trap destination IP addresses.

Voting Control

Configuring input channels for monitoring in the voting process.

Show Status

Displays a synopsis of input channels and system status.

Upgrade

Enters the firmware upgrade mode from the menu.

VISTALINK CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL

CONNECTING THE 5700 ACO TO VISTALINK

Steps to connect the 5700ACO to the Ethernet network for VistaLINK.

Installing VISTALINK

Guide to installing the VistaLINK-C Configuration tool software.

Using VistaLINK to Configure the 5700 ACO

How to discover and configure the 5700ACO via VistaLINK PRO.

GENERAL CONTROL

Controls for setting manual/automatic mode and selecting active banks.

GENERAL STATUS

Displays current operating mode, GPI, rate, lockout, and firmware version.

VOTING CONTROL

Configures input channels for monitoring in the voting process.

GPO STATUS

Views the status of various GPO inputs and outputs.

5700 ACO FAULT TRAP CONTROLS

Controls for enabling/disabling SNMP trap messages for various faults.

Analog Faults

Enables/disables analog fault traps and monitors trap status.

AES DARS Faults*

Enables/disables AES DARS fault traps and monitors status.

LTC Faults

Enables/disables LTC fault traps and monitors trap status.

MSC GPO Faults

Enables/disables MSC GPO fault traps and monitors status.

Faults

Enables various traps like Ten MHz, Word Clock, Power Supply, Fan.

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE

INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.

REVISION HISTORY

OVERVIEW

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Explains manual structure, chapter organization, and usage guidelines.

INSTALLATION

REAR PANEL

Details the connectors and physical layout of the unit's rear panel.

Coaxial Connections

Describes BNC connectors for sync, video, 10MHz, and word clock signals.

Balanced AES, DARS and Analog Audio Connections*

Details terminal strips for balanced audio and DARS signal interfaces.

Linear Time Code and GPIO Connections*

Explains D-connectors for Linear Time Code (LTC) and GPIO signals.

Ethernet Connections

Covers network connectivity, cable types, and RJ45 pinout standards.

Power Connections

Details power supply specifications and connection methods.

MOUNTING

Explains rack mounting procedures and ventilation clearance requirements.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Specifies electrical input voltage, frequency, and typical power consumption.

5700 MSC-IP CONNECTIONS

Details connections required for the Master A and Master B 5700MSC-IP units.

Sync Outputs

Connects sync outputs from master units to the 5700ACO inputs.

10 MHz Output*

Connects 10 MHz reference signals from master units to the 5700ACO.

Word Clock Output*

Connects Word Clock signals from master units to the 5700ACO.

Unbalanced DARS, AES1, AES2 and AES3 Outputs*

Connects unbalanced DARS and AES audio signals from master units.

Balanced DARS, AES1, AES2 and Analog Audio Outputs*

Connects balanced DARS and audio signals via terminal strips from master units.

Video Test Signal Generator Outputs

Connects SD/HD/3G SDI test signal generator outputs from master units.

LTC and GPIO Connections

Connects LTC and GPIO signals from master units via AUX I/O ports.

CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Explains connections for general purpose I/O and GPI/GPO signal interfaces.

HOW TO OPERATE THE AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER

AN OVERVIEW OF THE STATUS INDICATORS

Describes the front panel status LEDs indicating operational status at a glance.

Operating Mode Indicators

Explains LEDs for AUTO, MANUAL, GPI, and FRONT PANEL modes.

FRONT PANEL CONTROL

Details the front panel toggle switches and their operational functions.

Automatic Changeover Mode

How to set and operate the unit in Automatic mode.

Manual GPI Changeover Mode*

How to set and operate the unit in Manual GPI mode.

Manual Switch Changeover Mode

How to operate the unit in Manual Front Panel mode.

Front Door Button: Recent Event Trigger

Explains the function of the front door pushbutton for recent events.

DIP SWITCHES

Details the location and functions of the 8-position DIP switch.

GPI Input Mode*

Selects between single or dual GPI input modes for manual operation.

Changeover Rate

Controls the speed of the decision process for automatic changeovers.

Bank Priority

Controls priority between Bank A and Bank B for switching decisions.

Change Limiting

Limits the number of automatic switch changes within a specified period.

GPO TALLY OUTPUTS

Describes the general purpose outputs used for signaling alarm conditions.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

AUTO CHANGEOVER SWITCH CRITERIA

Explains how the ACO determines when to switch between inputs.

CHANGE LIMITING OPERATION

Details how to limit the number of switch changes to minimize disturbances.

One Change Mode

Mode to suspend further changes after one switch event occurs.

Dual Change Mode

Mode to suspend switching after two consecutive criteria are met within a short time.

Unlimited Change Mode

Mode to switch whenever a valid criterion is met without limitation.

SWITCHING DECISION TREE

Diagram illustrating the logic for automatic switching decisions.

SPECIFICATIONS

Lists technical specifications for various aspects of the unit.

LTC Outputs

Specifications for LTC output connectors and signal level.

Coaxial Inputs and Outputs

Details coaxial connector types, numbers, and signal compatibility.

Balanced DARS, AES1, AES2 and Analog Audio Inputs and Outputs

Details terminal strip specifications for balanced signal inputs/outputs.

ACO General Purpose Inputs and Outputs

Specifies behavior for ACO GPI/GPO inputs and outputs.

MSC General Purpose Inputs and Outputs

Specifies connections for MSC GPI/GPO inputs and outputs.

Changeover Conditions

Defines the criteria for valid signals in the voting system.

Ethernet

Specifies Ethernet network types, standards, and cabling requirements.

Electrical

Details power, configuration, fuse rating, safety, and EMI/RFI compliance.

Physical

Provides dimensions and weight of the 5700ACO unit.

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE

Outlines the process for updating the unit's firmware.

Overview

General information regarding firmware updates and required equipment.

Terminal Program Setup

Steps to configure a terminal program for firmware uploads.

Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode from the Terminal Program

How to enter the firmware upgrade mode via terminal.

Uploading the New Firmware

Process of transferring the firmware file using X-Modem.

Completing the Upgrade

Final steps to complete the firmware upgrade process.

SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION AND STATUS

Using the COM serial port for configuration and status monitoring.

Network Configuration

Setting IP address, netmask, gateway, and DHCP for the unit.

SNMP Configuration

Configuring SNMP trap destination IP addresses.

Voting Control

Configuring input channels for monitoring in the voting process.

Show Status

Displays a synopsis of input channels and system status.

Upgrade

Enters the firmware upgrade mode from the menu.

VISTALINK CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL

CONNECTING THE 5700 ACO TO VISTALINK

Steps to connect the 5700ACO to the Ethernet network for VistaLINK.

Installing VISTALINK

Guide to installing the VistaLINK-C Configuration tool software.

Using VistaLINK to Configure the 5700 ACO

How to discover and configure the 5700ACO via VistaLINK PRO.

GENERAL CONTROL

Controls for setting manual/automatic mode and selecting active banks.

GENERAL STATUS

Displays current operating mode, GPI, rate, lockout, and firmware version.

VOTING CONTROL

Configures input channels for monitoring in the voting process.

GPO STATUS

Views the status of various GPO inputs and outputs.

5700 ACO FAULT TRAP CONTROLS

Controls for enabling/disabling SNMP trap messages for various faults.

Analog Faults

Enables/disables analog fault traps and monitors trap status.

AES DARS Faults*

Enables/disables AES DARS fault traps and monitors status.

LTC Faults

Enables/disables LTC fault traps and monitors trap status.

MSC GPO Faults

Enables/disables MSC GPO fault traps and monitors status.

Faults

Enables various traps like Ten MHz, Word Clock, Power Supply, Fan.

evertz 5700ACO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandevertz
Model5700ACO
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

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