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System 9760 ® CM9760-HS Hot Switch Installation/ Operation Manual C578M-A (4/05) ® P elco • 3500 P elco Wa y • Clovis , CA 93612-5699 USA • www .pelco.com USA and Canada: T el (800) 289-9100 • F AX (800) 289-9150 International Customers: T el +1(559) 292-1981 • F AX +1(559) 348-1120[...]
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2 C578M-A (4/05) CONTENTS SECTION 1.0: INTRODUCTION 1.1 HS DEFINED ................................................................................................................ .......... 6 1.2 CC1 CONNECTION GROUPS ............................................................................................... 7 1.3 HS HARD WARE THUMBNAIL ......[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 3 LIST OF ILLUSTRA TIONS SECTION 1.0: INTRODUCTION 1-1. HS Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... ..... 6 1-2. CC1 Connection Groups ...................................................................................................... 7 1-3. HS Rear V[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 5 Prior to installation and use of this product, the following W ARNINGS should be obser v ed. 1. Installation and servicing should only be done by qualified service personnel and conform to all local codes. 2. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA T ype 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or 6P enclosure, it is designed for indoor use o[...]
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6 C578M-A (4/05) 9760 HS COMMUNICA TIONS P ARAMETERS CC1 to HS Interface: (Comm Parameters) Equipment # 16 Baud Rate 9600 Parity EVEN NIU to HS Interface: (Comm Parameters) Equipment # 41 Baud Rate 9600 Parity EVEN 20052 SECTION 1.0: INTRODUCTION 1.1 HS DEFINED The CM9760-HS (Hot Switch) provides single-node, switching control between two CM9700-CC[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 7 Figure 1-2. CC1 Connection Groups 1.2 CC1 CONNECTION GROUPS The rear view of a matrix switch (referenced in the block diagram of Figure 1-1) is shown in Figure 1-2. Outputs destined for HS connections can be categorized, corresponding to the designated functions of the subunits to which they are attached on the hot switch. For disc[...]
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8 C578M-A (4/05) 1.4 SUBUNIT HIGHLIGHTS The main characteristics and functions of each subunit of the HS are discussed in the following paragraphs. Important points that need to be understood for a successful installation are discussed. 1.3 HS HARDW ARE THUMBNAIL Figure 1-3 expands the HS portion of Figure 1-1 to illustrate an uncluttered, thumbnai[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 9 LOGGING PRNTR A B A B OUT IN 120-240 VAC 50/60 Hz C C 1 20053 THE CCC (Computer Changeover Control) The CCC subunit is the heart of the hot switch. Data connections between the interfaced CC1s (matrix switches) and the HS are located here. T wo connector types that correspond to two communication types f or the data line to the CCC[...]
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10 C578M-A (4/05) In addition to communications, there are number of additional functions handled by the CM9760-CCC. POWER The power-input connector , fuse, and ON/OFF s witch are located here. Input power for the entire HS originates here. Power is distributed to the CPS and SEU subunits via DB37 common bus connections. LOGGING PRINTER PORT This i[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 11 This allows users with existing RS-232 DT devices to retain that configuration capability in the new HS. Figure 1-6 highlights the geometry of this hookup. Additional DTs of the same type must be connected to CC1 Sercom por ts (via SEU output ports of the HS) and require RS-232 to -422 converters. Figure 1-6. COM 2 Port Options A [...]
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12 C578M-A (4/05) THE SEU (Serial Expansion Unit) The SEU subunit of the HS, like that of the CPS, is also divided into three sections. Devices connected to the SEU EQUIPMENT output por ts are under the control of only one CC1 at a time. The controlling switch is designated the Master , regardless of mode (synchronous or asynchronous). Unlike the C[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 13 MASTER/SLA VE ST A TUS FOR CC1 Sercom port 1 on the CC1-A or CC1-B side of the SEU subunit may be wired to provide the current status of the CM9760-HS. This wiring connection will allow f or monitor ing that alerts the user to primary (master) CPU (CC1) failure. When the secondary (slave) CPU assumes primary control, the user can [...]
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14 C578M-A (4/05) 1.5 INST ALLA TION PREVIEW Figure 1-11 combines elements of previous illustr ations into what is essentially a wire routing of the bloc k diagram of Figure 1-1. This is an overvie w of the ph ysical geometr y of an HS integrated into a basic, default system configuration. Section 2.1 Physical in Section 2.0 Installation , breaks u[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 15 Figure 1-11. Basic Hookup , Wire Routes COM 1 COM 2 VGA PRINTER COM 1 COM 2 VGA PRINTER LOGGING PRNTR A B A B C:9760 PRINTER COM 1 COM 2 SERCOM PORTS 21-36 TO ADDITIONAL SEU SERCOM PORT 6-20 CC1 A HS (HOT SWITCH) C:9700 DIAGNOSTIC KEYBOARD DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR SERCOM PORTS 6-20 SERCOM PORTS 21-36 TO ADDITIONAL SEU CC1 B PRINTER CO[...]
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16 C578M-A (4/05) SECTION 2.0: INST ALLA TION 2.1 PHYSICAL As previously stated, the connections from 9700-CC1s (CC1-A and -B) to the HS are duplicates of each other . Except where noted, all the plugs and connectors found on the rear of the CC1 ha ve corresponding port representations on the subunits of the HS. 9700-CC1 TO CCC (Control Gr oup) MOD[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 17 9700-CC1 TO CPS (Diagnostic Group) The connection points for diagnostic and monitor tools for hot switch and system status are shown in Figure 2-2. Note that COM 1 on either CC1 (the normal connection point for the PC w/MGR in a stand-alone CC1 configuration) is run to the appropriate COM 1 input connector on the CPS. COM 1 output[...]
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18 C578M-A (4/05) 9700-CC1 TO SEU (Expansion Group) Devices connected to the EQUIPMENT output port (which the designated Master switch has access to) are implemented here. Port destinations for cable connection inputs from the matrix switches are not predefined. This was discussed in the SEU por tion of 1.4 Subunit Highlights in Section 1.0 Introdu[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 19 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Some HS operating parameters are determined via two DIP switches, which are physically located to the left of the front panel LED displays, but behind the front panel of the CCC itself. Figure 2-4 illus- trates all DIP switch settings. Factory default is indicated. ENABLED (DEF AUL T) DISABLED DIP SWITCH 1 DIP [...]
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20 C578M-A (4/05) 2.2 POWER-UP AND INITIALIZA TION Once configuration files have been programmed and loaded and all connection cabling has been run, then the associated CC1s, the hot switch and all connected devices can be turned on. The order of equipment turn-on is immater ial; howe ver , if the HS is turned on before either CC1 finishes initiali[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 21 SECTION 3.0: OPERA TION 3.1 PRELIMINAR Y REMARKS There are two modes of HS operation. One is termed the synchronous mode and the other , the asyn- chronous mode. Synchronous mode, of course, is the desired mode of operation. It is the optimal mode of operation and the one the HS is designed to operate under . It is also the def au[...]
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22 C578M-A (4/05) 3.3 OPERA TOR TOOLS LEDs A visual check of LED activity should be the top item on your checklist for determining the operational status of the HS and the attached system. LED status tells you the following: • Which mode (synchronous or asynchronous) the HS Is operating in • Which side (A or B) is in control (synchronous mode) [...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 23 T ab le A. LED Activity MODE SYNCHRONOUS ASYNCHRONOUS CONTROL ST A TUS F A UL T ST A TUS NONE A-Side B-Side Master , Master A-Side in B-Side in B-Side A-Side Control Control Slave Slave FA U LT A B FA U LT A B F A UL T LED F A UL T LED ON, ON, A-Side in B-Side in Control [...]
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24 C578M-A (4/05) The following table illustrates how to implement these actions for the HS. Included are pertinent “before and after” visual changes associated with the action along with applicable notes about system operation. The shorthand, visual icons used in the LED “legend” and T able A of the preceding section are also applicable he[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 25 3.4 OPERA TOR RESPONSES AND METHODS User interaction with the HS is necessary when (1) a system error occurs, which generates a F A UL T LED, and (2) when a software/hardware change or upgrade to the system must be made. System F A UL TS are discussed first. SYSTEM F AUL TS Although error response is addressed in the previous tab [...]
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26 C578M-A (4/05) DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR AND SYSTEM WINDOW USE Normal Operation During normal startup, the diagnostic screen on the monitor (attached to the VGA output of the CPS- see Figure 1-11) reflects successful hot switch initialization. Lik ewise, the system windo w of the PC with MGR that is attached to the COM 1 output port of the CPS reflects[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 27 T ab le D. Diagnostic Displa ys DIP 1-2 is ON. The diagnostic screens illustrated here are those seen prior to the implementation of each function listed, unless noted otherwise. Gone from A- to B-side control. Data synchro- nized update to primar y . A-side selected as asynchronous primar y . CC1s no longer synchronized. B-side i[...]
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28 C578M-A (4/05) T ab le D. Diagnostic Displa ys (continued) Initialization failure. One side fails to boot up or establish communication with the HS B-side fails. B-side diagnostic will initially show “Setup Complete” and then revert to a port error readout. It never comes online (A-OFF). The A-Side is online (A-MST), asyn- chronous mode. Sys[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 29 SYSTEM UPDA TE PROCEDURE T able E (see NO TE at end of T able) describes the procedure to follow when it is necessary to update, change, or add any hardw are/software item associated with a hot-switched, online system node . The procedure, e xplicitly detailed in T able E, proceeds through the f ollowing steps: 1. Manually puts A-[...]
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30 C578M-A (4/05) A Mstr Sync A On long B Slv Sync B On short A Online A Off B Mstr Async B On solid A Offline A Off B Mstr Async B On solid A Offline A Off B Mstr Async B On solid A Slv Sync A On short B Mstr Sync B On long A Mstr Sync A On long CC1 A CC1 B [2 beeps] KVD A CC1 B CC1 A F AUL T Off F AUL T Off F AUL T Off F AUL T Off F AUL T Off F A[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 31 SECTION 4.0: APPENDICES INTRODUCTOR Y REMARKS All appendices (except Appendix 4.5 ), focus on specific installation issues or v arious situations of interest to the user . Each deals with a separate aspect of integrating the current HS into the described system environment. For completeness, all possibilities of interest are liste[...]
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32 C578M-A (4/05) APPENDIX 4.2 HS UPDA TE (Previous Model of Hot Switch Installed) The previous model of the hot s witch has e xisted for some time. Those acquainted with its opera- tional characteristics know the uses and characteristics of a hot switch. This is an adv antage, on one hand, compared to those not so acquainted. On the other hand, th[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 33 Figure A4-1 also highlight the two major diff erences between the current and previous hot s witch: 1. COM Port Flexibility The COM 1 and COM 2 Destination ports for the previous hot switch allowed for the connection of the PC w/MGR and, if desired, an ASCII Control De vice interfaced via a P elco DT , for example . The same relat[...]
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34 C578M-A (4/05) Figure A4-2. HS-NIU Connections 1 CC1 A 8 1 CC1 B 8 1 EQUIPMENT 8 CC1-B SEU CC1-A CCC IN OUT A B NIU NODE 1 A B LOGGING PRNTER A B CC1-B SEU CC1-A CCC NODE 2 A B LOGGING PRNTER 1 CC1 A 8 1 CC1 B 8 1 EQUIPMENT 8 COM 1 COM 2 PRINTER B A IN OUT IN OUT 120-240 VAC 50/60 Hz COM 1 COM 2 PRINTER 120-240 VAC 50/60 Hz COM 1 COM 2 PRINTER C[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 35 Interfacing network nodes with a hot s witch (illustrated in Figure A4-2) can be extended to include the NIU itself. Figure A4-3 k eeps the same node structure shown in Figure A4-2, except that no w a hot switch interfaces the NIU. Note that the equipment numbers for hot switches contained in the respec- tive port definition files[...]
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36 C578M-A (4/05) APPENDIX 4.5 DA T A CABLE P ARAMETERS Data communication cables are used in the CM9760 system to connect required equipment to appropriate data communication ports on the CC1, which are RS-232 or RS-422 driven. The characteristics of the cable chosen (if not supplied) depends, first of all, on the driver type it interfaces. • Fo[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 37 Remote Hookup of the CM9760-KBD The 9760 keyboard comes with associated cables and a CM9505UPS (universal power supply) to supply the 12V needed to power the k eyboard. The standard hookup for the k eyboard to the matrix s witch (CC1) is shown in Figure A4-5. Figure A4-5. K eyboard (Local Hookup) S E R C O M SUPPLIED 25 FOOT , FLA[...]
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38 C578M-A (4/05) For remote installation of the keyboard, the user must supply a cable of appropriate length that supports the TIA/EIA-422-B (RS-422) communication standard. The example in Figure A4-6 shows a k eyboard placed 2,000 feet (610 m) from the CC1 via the user-supplied cable. Junction boxes (phone boxes) are used to facilitate the RJ-45-[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 39 In either case, P elco recommends using a cable similar to Belden 9843, that meets or e xceeds the suppor t requirements for TIA/EIA-422 ap- plications. T ableA4-A is tak en directly from the FULL TECHNICAL SPECS page in Belden’ s Cab le Catalog located on their company web site. T ab le A4-A. (TIA/EIA-422*) Cable Example JACKET[...]
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40 C578M-A (4/05) SECTION 5.0: GENERAL 5.1 SPECIFICA TIONS MODELS CM9760-HS Computer Changeover System-hot switch interface unit for redundant (consists of three subunits) system backup CM9760-CCC: Computer Changeover Control CM9760-CPS: Computer Peripheral Switch CM9760-SEU: Serial Expansion Unit ELECTRICAL CM9760-HS CM9760-CCC Input V oltage: 120[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 41 GENERAL CM9760-HS Operating T emperature: 32 ° to 122 ° F (0 ° to 50 ° C) Construction: Aluminum Finish: Black, polyester powder coat Mounting (each subunit): Fits 19-inch (48.26 cm) EIA standard rack 1 RU Dimensions (all units): 1.73 (H) x 19.0 (W) x 7.923 (D) inches (4.39 x 48.26 x 20.124 cm) (See Figure 5-1) Unit W eight CM[...]
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42 C578M-A (4/05) CC1 A CC1 ‘A ’ EQUIPMENT CC1 B CC1 ‘B’ PORT (9700 SERCOM) (SEU) (SEU) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 5.2 SEU CONNECTION TEMPLA TE 9 7 00 - CC 1 ‘ A ’ A A 9700-CC1 ‘B’ 9700-CC1 ‘A’ COM 1 COM 2 PRINTER MODEL SERIAL VOLTS WATTS FREQ AMPS COM 1 COM 2 PRINT[...]
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C578M-A (4/05) 43 P elco, the P elco logo, Spectra, Esprit, Camclosure, Gene x, Legacy , and System 9760 are registered trademarks of Pelco . © Copyrig ht 2005, Pelco Endura and ExSite are trademarks of Pelco. All rights reserved. DLP is a registered trademark of T exas Instruments, Inc. REVISION HISTOR Y Manual # Date Comments C578M 1/02 Original[...]
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44 C578M-A (4/05) Un i ted States | Canada | Un i ted K i ngdom | The Netherlands | S i ngapore | Spa i n | Scand i nav i a | France | M i ddle East W orldwide Headquarters 3500 Pelco W ay Clovis, California 93612 USA USA & Canada T el: 800/289-9100 Fax: 800/289-9150 International T el: 1-559/292-1981 Fax: 1-559/348-1120 www .pelco.com ISO 9001[...]