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Router Control Panels
Q32-PR & Q64-PR
Port-to-Port Data Routers
The Q32-PR and Q64-PR data routers provide port-to-port routing. Both models support a mix of RS422 and RS232 ports and are able to convert between the two standards. This means that the router can accept controlling devices in RS422, for example, whose ports are set as RS232 or a mixture of both.
It is designed to route the remote control signals between equipment, for example VTRs (normally controlled devices) and edit controllers (controlling devices) and can equally handle other devices such as PC's. The router can switch four wire signals, a transmitter pair and a receiver pair, through the matrix.
Configuration: The modular design of the Q32-PR and Q64-PR routers give them a high degree of flexibility, allowing them to be easily configured.
The Q32-PR is housed in a 2RU frame and provides port-to-port routing for up to 32 devices. The number of ports are configured in steps of 2. Individual I/O SIMMs can be added to the router at anytime.
The Q64-PR is housed in a 3RU frame and provides port-to-port routing for up to 64 devices. The input and output stage of the Q32-PR is also fully configurable in steps of 16.
Control: Both the Q32-PR and the Q64-PR router include, as standard, an internal Frame Controller module which supports a single Q-Link and Serial port on the rear of the router. The optional internal CI module can be fitted to both of the routers to increase the number of Q-Link and Serial ports.
The Q32-PR and Q64-PR have a number of control options, they are:
Passive Remote Control Panels: The CP-1601A-P and CP-1604-P passive remote control panels can be fitted to the Q32-PR and Q64-PR router via a PI-1604 or PI-1608 parallel to interface.
Remote Control Panel: Any panel(s) from the entire range of Quartz remote control panels can be used with the Q32-PR and Q64-PR router connected via Q-Link.
External third party control: The Q32-PR and Q64-PR router can be remotely controlled via an external third party control device, such as an automation system, when connected to the routers serial port.
Expansion: The input and output stage of the Q32-PR and Q64-PR can expanded at any time by adding additional SIMMs. They can not be expanded beyond their frame size.
Power Supply: The power supplies for the Q32-PR and Q64-PR are internal. Both routers can be fitted with an optional redundant power supply with separate AC power inlet and alarm output.
A route can be established between any two of the ports. For example, on a Q64-PR a maximum of 32 pairs of machines can be connected at one time. Unlike traditional matrix based routers there is no limitation on the routing of controlling devices and controlled devices.
During direct dubbing between VTR's, one of the VTR's changes function to become a controlling device and is used to send commands to the other VTR which is still a controlled device. This is a problem for traditional matrix based routers where the ports are organized to support either controlling or controlled devices and are not able to change mode dynamically. By contrast the ports of the Quartz Port Data Router can adapt, manually or automatically, between the two modes, which simplifies the operation.
The router fully integrates with the standard Quartz control system to follow video & audio routers or can operate independently.
Features
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Specifications
| Configuration | |
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| Note | RS232 and RS422 ports can be mixed in the same router |
| RS232 I/O ports | Selectable in blocks of 2 |
| RS422 I/O ports | Selectable in blocks of 2 |
| Signal Input | |
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| Type | Accepts signals to RS422A (standard, RS232 optional) |
| Signal Level | 0.2-7V p-p |
| Connectors | RJ-45 |
| Signal Output | |
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| Type | Conform to RS422A |
| Signal Level | 2-7V p-p |
| Impedance | 110Ω |
| Connectors | RJ-45 |
| Control | |
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| Q-link to Remote Panels | 1 as standard (additional 3 Q-links with CI-0004 option) |
| Serial RS232/422 | 1 as standard (additional port with CI-0001 or CI-0004 option), D9 female |
| Electrical | |
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| Supply | Auto ranging 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 15 Watts |
| Backup | Optional with alarm output |
| Physical | |
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| Height | |
| Q32 | 2RU, 88mm (3.5" nom.) |
| Q64 | 3RU, 132mm (5.25" nom.) |
| Width | 19" rack mount |
| Depth | 485mm (19" nom.) |
| Weight | |
| Q32 | 4.4kg |
| Q64 | 6.6kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40°C |
| Ventilation | Natural convection |
Ordering Information
| Notes | • Power supply included as standard for all models |
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| • Please refer to the RS-422 Data Routing application note for further information on the operation of RS422 data routers |
| Q32-16PR | 16 Port Data Router |
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| Q32-32PR | 32 Port Data Router |
| Q64-16PR | 16 Port Data Router |
| Q64-32PR | 32 Port Data Router |
| Q64-64PR | 64 Port Data Router |
| Ordering Options | |
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| +2PS | Redundant power supply |
| Accessories | |
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| Control Panels | Enhance the function and usability of this router with a variety of control panels |
| CI-0001 | Sub-module that enables a second RS232/422 serial port |
| CI-0004 | Sub-module that enables three additional Q-Links and one extra RS232/422 serial port |
| QPR-RS232 | RS232 output option, one required per each 2 ports |