X75 Quick Start Guide 13
X75SD/X75HD Multiple Path Converters and Frame Synchronizers Quick Start Guide
Remotely Controlling X75 Systems
This section provides the following general configuration procedures:
• “Preparing for Remote Control via RCP” on page 13
• “Selecting a Remote Unit to Control” on page 13
See your Control Panels for X75 Systems Installation and Operation Manual for more
information on using an X75-RCP remote control panel.
Preparing for Remote Control via RCP
You can remotely control X75 units over a network from a remote control panel.
X75-RCP panels remotely control X75 units via broadcast. Switchers and routers in the
network need to be configured accordingly. Preparation for remote control includes the
following:
1. Using an LCP, reconfigure each X75 and X75-RCP unit with unique IP addresses
and other appropriate network settings, including shared subnet mask addresses.
See “Setting IP and Subnet Mask Addresses” on page 11 for details.
2. Restart each X75 and X75-RCP unit.
After restarting an X75 unit or X75-RCP panel, you will need to wait approximately
20 seconds before they are detected on the network.
3. Connect all X75 systems and remote panels to a TCP/IP-based network hub or
switch using 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable.
For X75-RCP units, the 10/100Base-T Ethernet connector on the rear of the unit,
labelled Control, is used to connect the panel to a TCP/IP-based network for remote
control and status monitoring of a selected device. For remote control using an LCP,
connect to the Ctrl/Strm port at the back of the X75 unit. See “Making Required
Hardware Connections” on page 10 for more information.
4. Discover all units found on the network, and then select the one you wish to control.
See “Selecting a Remote Unit to Control” below for details.
Selecting a Remote Unit to Control
All X75 systems that share the same subnet can be remotely controlled by an X75-RCP
panel or a frame-mounted local control panel (LCP). Both examples of remote control
are described in the sections that follow.
Note
A frame-mounted local control
panel (LCP) can also remotely
control other networked X75
units. Procedures described in
this section also apply to LCP
control. See “Using a
Frame-Mounted Local Control
Panel for Remote Operation” on
page 14 for more information.
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