500FC
500FC
500FC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................. 2
3. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 4
3.1. ETHERNET................................................................................................................................ 4
5. JUMPERS........................................................................................................................................... 5
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1. OVERVIEW
The 500FC Frame Controller card provides a single point of access to communicate with VistaLINK®-
enabled 500 series cards. The 500FC provides a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port and communication
is facilitated through the use of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The 500FC handles all
SNMP communications between the frame (500FR) and the network manager (NMS), and serves as a
gateway to individual cards in the frame. The 500FC also provides an RS-232 serial port at the card edge
to set up the network addresses.
The 500FC is housed in the 500FR Frame and must be installed in slot 1 of the frame.
Features:
• Complies with IEEE 802.3 100Base-TX and 10Base-T Ethernet standards
• 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10 Mbps Ethernet data transfer, selected by auto-negotiation
• Full duplex or half-duplex operation, selected by auto negotiation
• RJ-45 connector for network cable connection
• Card edge RS-232 serial control port for configuration
• Front panel LEDs indicate module fault
• Rear panel LEDs indicate Ethernet link, activity and speed
• Provides frame/chassis status information through enabled hardware via VistaLINK® including frame
status, card insertion/removal counters, and 500FC software version number
MEMORY
RJ-45
10/100
Module CPU Ethernet Ethernet
Status Switch 10 Base T
100 Base Tx
(On 500FR
Chassis)
Module Communication
Upgrade
Frame Status
Port
The 500FR has a RJ-45 Ethernet connector located on the rear panel on the side of the frame adjacent to
slot 1. The 500FC is designed to be used with either 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps)
also known as Fast Ethernet, twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-T
systems, category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA – 568 100Ω STP cable may be used. When
connecting for 100Base-TX systems, category 5 UTP cable is required. The maximum cable run between
the 500FC and the supporting hub is 300 ft (90 m). The maximum combined cable run between any two
end points (i.e. 500FC and PC/laptop via network hub) or stations is 675 feet (205 m). The cable must be
“straight through” with a RJ-45 connector at each end. Make the network connection by plugging one end
of the cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the 500FC and the other end into a port of the supporting hub.
The maximum cable run between the 500FC and the supporting hub is 300 ft (90 m). The maximum
combined cable run between any two end points (i.e. 500FC and PC/laptop via network hub) is 675 feet
(205 m).
Devices on the Ethernet network continually monitor the receive data path for activity as a means of
checking that the link is working correctly. When the network is idle, the devices also send a link test
signal to one another to verify link integrity. The RJ-45 connector on the 500FR rear panel is fitted with
two LEDs to monitor the Ethernet connection.
10/100 This Amber LED is ON when a 100Base-TX link is last detected. The LED is OFF
when a 10Base-T link is last detected (the LINK LED is ON). Upon power-up the
LED is OFF as the last detected rate is not known and therefore defaults to the
10Base-T state until rate detection is completed.
LN/ACT This dual purpose Green LED indicates that the 500FC has established a valid
linkage to its hub, and whether the 500FC is sending or receiving data. This LED
will be ON when the 500FC has established a good link to its supporting hub. This
gives you a good indication that the segment is wired correctly. The LED will BLINK
when the 500FC is sending or receiving data. The LED will be OFF if there is no
valid connection.
3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. ETHERNET
Network Type: Fast Ethernet 100 Base-TX IEEE 802.3u standard for 100 Mbps baseband
CSMA/CD local area network
Ethernet 10 Base-T IEEE 802.3 standard for 10 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local
area network
Connector: RJ-45
3.3. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: + 12VDC
Power: 7 Watts
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15
Class A and EU EMC directive
3.4. PHYSICAL
Number of slots: 1 (must be in slot 1 of 500FR)
5. JUMPERS
MODULE STATUS
LD1
LD2
LD3
LD4
LD5
LD6
LD7
(A)500FC
J1
COM
J4
RUN
Upgrade
UPG
+12V GND
To upgrade the firmware in the module unit pull it out of the frame. Move Jumper J4
into the UPG position. Install the Upgrade cable provided (located in the vinyl
pouch in the front of this manual) onto the COM header J1 at the front edge of the
card. Re-install the module into the frame. Run the upgrade as described in the
Upgrading Firmware chapter in the front of the binder. Once the upgrade is
completed, remove the module from the frame, move J4 into the RUN position,
remove the upgrade cable and re-install the module. The module is now ready for
normal operation.
You will need the following equipment in order to configure the 500FC Frame Controller:
• PC with available communications port. The communication speed is 57600 baud, therefore a 486 PC
or better with a 16550 UART based communications port is recommended.
• “Straight-thru” serial extension cable (DB9 female to DB9 male) or (DB25 female to DB9 male)
• Terminal program such as HyperTerminal
• Special upgrade cable supplied with the 500FR frame. This cable is normally in the vinyl pouch at the
front of this manual. (Evertz part #WA S76).
Baud 57600
Data bits 8
Parity no
Stop bits 2
Flow Control no
2. Install the 500FC card into the frame. After the card powers up the 500FC main menu appears in the
terminal window. (For future reference, the 500FC software version is displayed prior to the main
menu and should be quoted to Evertz service staff when required.) The 500FC menu for Network and
SNMP Configuration is detailed in section 6.2.
For example:
Running...
(X) Exit
>
3. If the prompt does not appear, the following is a list of possible reasons for failed communications:
(X) Exit
>
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ip address: 192.168.8.185
netmask address: 255.255.255.0
gateway: 192.16.8.11
broadcast address: 255.255.255.255
DHCP enabled: True
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(1) Set IP Address
(2) Set Netmask
(3) Set Gateway
(4) Set Broadcast Address
(5) Use DHCP
Press X if you made an error during configuration and want to exit the setup sub-menu without saving the
new settings. In either case you will return to the main menu.
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ip address: 192.168.8.185
netmask address: 255.255.255.0
gateway: 192.168.8.11
broadcast address: 255.255.255.255
DHCP enabled: True
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(1) Set IP Address
(2) Set Netmask
(3) Set Gateway
(4) Set Broadcast Address
(5) Use DHCP
(X) Exit
>
At this point, the serial connector can be removed from the Frame Controller and the terminal program
closed. An SNMP manager using the previously specified IP can now be initiated.
If the network is not using a DHCP server, set the DHCP parameter to No before proceeding to change
the IP Address, Netmask, Route, and Broadcast addresses.
The chart below identifies each parameter and provides a brief explanation of the function. To choose one
of the menu choices, enter the letter or number shown on the left and then press <Enter>. You will be
prompted to enter the required parameter value. When you are done configuring the Network Setup menu
items press X to return to the main menu. If you are unclear about how to configure your network, consult
your network administrator.
This menu item defines the “subnet mask” of the network. Specifically, this
Netmask parameter outlines all the IP addresses that can communicate with the 500FC.
This parameter can be set to 255.255.255.0 for a private network.
The “Route” menu item identifies the IP address of the “gateway” (commonly
referred to as the “firewall”). In its simplest sense the gateway could be the PC
directly connected to the frame and running the network application software
Route
(i.e. VistaLINK® PRO). This gateway links to and communicates with other
network gateways. In a private network, this gateway could be identified as
192.168.1.YYY
This menu item sets the “broadcast” IP address. For example, in a private
Broadcast
network this parameter can be set to 192.168.1.255
To communicate beyond the private (internal) network over the internet, all
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messages must be sent via the gateway (firewall). As a result, the firewall must be
configured separately by the end-user to facilitate communication. Consult your
network administrator if establishing a communication link beyond the private
network.
For convenience and future reference, a chart is provided below to record IP addresses for this SNMP
network. (Additional blank charts have also been added at the end of this manual.)
Once the Network Configuration parameters have been configured, exit Network Setup by pressing ‘S‘
then <Enter>. Proceed to the SNMP Setup menu option by entering ‘2‘ then <Enter> at the Main Menu
prompt.
This menu item identifies the destination IP addresses (the SNMP Manager or
Trap Setup NMS) to which TRAPS are sent via SNMP. A maximum of five IP addresses
may be entered.
Factory default “private” and “public” (No changes required. However, if these
Community Strings settings are changed, the manager must have the identical settings. Otherwise
no communication will occur between the 500FC and manager.)
Once the SNMP Configuration parameters have been configured, exit the SNMP Configuration by entering
in the letter ‘S’ and then pressing the <Enter> key.
Community Strings are considered as “passwords” within SNMP, controlling the ability to read (“GET”)
and/or read/write (“SET”) values to a specific destination. “GET” and “SET” messages include the
community strings within their packets. By factory default, community strings are set to “public” and
“private”, respectively. If these settings are changed, the SNMP manager’s community string must agree
with the “SET” string. Otherwise no communication will occur between the 500FC and the manager.
For example:
Read-Only: |public|
Read-Write: |private|
(X) Exit
>
“Trap Setup” allows the user to set IP addresses of SNMP Managers from which GETs and SETs are sent
to the Frame Controller and to which TRAPS are returned. A maximum of five IP addresses can be stored
in the Frame Controller. After selecting “Add…” or “Remove…”, IP addresses are entered one at a time.
Add Trap
Add a SNMP Manager IP address to the TRAP distribution list.
Destinations
Remove a SNMP Manager IP address from the TRAP distribution list. For
example, selecting this option reveals the list of IP addresses with the prompt to
Remove Trap remove one from the list:
Destinations Trap #1: 192.168.1.76
Trap #2: 192.168.8.140
Trap #3: 192.168.8.112
Remove trap # > 3
The 500FC Frame Controller firmware is upgraded by setting the module to upgrade mode as described in
section 5.1. You will then follow the procedure outlined in the Upgrading Firmware section in the front of
the binder for more information.