evertz 7800FC VistaLINK - User Manual

7800 MultiFrame Manual
7800FC VistaLINK® Frame Controller
Revision 1.0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 1
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................ 2
2.1. INSTALLING THE MODULE REAR PLATE ......................................................................... 2
2.2. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MODULE .................................................................... 4
2.3. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................ 5
2.3.1. Ethernet Connection .................................................................................................. 5
2.3.2. GPI/O Connections .................................................................................................... 7
2.3.3. Serial I/O Connections ............................................................................................... 7
2.4. REPLACING THE BATTERY ............................................................................................... 7
2.4.1. Safety Guidelines and Precautions Concerning the Use of 3V Lithium Batteries ........... 8
3. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 9
3.1. ETHERNET ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.2. SERIAL I/O .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.3. ELECTRICAL ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.4. PHYSICAL (NUMBER OF SLOTS) ....................................................................................... 9
4. STATUS INDICATORS............................................................................................................... 10
4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS .................................................................................................. 10
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY ..................................................................................................... 11
5. JUMPERS .................................................................................................................................. 12
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED BY THE GLOBAL
FRAME STATUS ............................................................................................................... 12
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES........................................... 12
6. CONFIGURING THE FRAME CONTROLLER ............................................................................. 13
6.1. ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION WITH THE FRAME CONTROLLER ........................... 13
6.1.1. Connecting the Computer to the Card Edge Serial Port ............................................. 13
6.1.2. Terminal Program Setup .......................................................................................... 13
6.2. CONFIGURING THE NETWORK SETTINGS ..................................................................... 14

Summary

OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE MODULE REAR PLATE

Step-by-step guide to install the rear panel kit for the module.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MODULE

Instructions for inserting and removing the 7800FC module from the frame.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Describes the various connectors on the rear panel of the 7800FC.

STATUS INDICATORS

MODULE STATUS LEDS

CONFIGURING THE FRAME CONTROLLER

ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION

Connects the 7800FC to a computer via serial port for configuration.

CONNECTING THE SERIAL CABLE

TERMINAL PROGRAM CONFIGURATION

CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS

Sets up IP addresses, Netmask, Gateway, and other network parameters.

NETWORK SETUP DETAILS

SNMP SETUP

Configures SNMP settings for network monitoring.

SNMP V3 USER MANAGEMENT

UPGRADING THE FRAME CONTROLLER IMAGE

REMOTE UPGRADE PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for performing remote firmware upgrades via VistaLINK.

DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE IMAGE

VISTALINK PRO UPGRADE PROCESS

Details using VistaLINK PRO client to upload the firmware file to the 7800FC.

SERIAL CARD EDGE UPGRADE PROCEDURE

SERIAL UPGRADE PREPARATION

SETTING UPGRADE MODE

UPGRADING THE BOOT LOADER

Uploads the boot loader program to the 7800FC via Xmodem.

UPGRADING THE FRAME CONTROLLER

Performs the main firmware upgrade on the 7800FC.

FTP UPLOAD PROCEDURE

WEBEASY WEB INTERFACE

WEB INTERFACE OVERVIEW

UPGRADING MODULES VIA WEB

Explains how to upgrade firmware for modules and the 7800FC using the WebEASY interface.

UPGRADING MODULES WITH WEBEASY

UPGRADING 7800 FC VIA WEBEASY

evertz 7800FC VistaLINK Specifications

General

Brand	evertz
Model	7800FC VistaLINK
Category	Controller
Language	English