PERC2000 is the latest system controller in the
QuStream family with 10/100 Ethernet capabilities
for controlling routing switchers via an IP network.
Regardless of where the routing switchers are located,
the system controller can remotely control router
functions. A PERC2000 systems consists of a hardware
board as well as a fully-featured graphical user
interface. PERC2000 is compatible with all existing
QuStream routing switchers as well as backward compatible
with legacy products using the PRC communications
protocol.
PERC2000 can perform real-time configuration changes achieving
zero re-configuration download time. Each PERC2000 system
is equipped with one USB and four RS232/RS422 serial port
communication interfaces for the most flexiblility and
set up ease.
Features
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Ethernet
control ability
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Supports
up to 16 levels of control
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Supports
up to 64 matrices
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Supports
up to 256 tieline interconnects
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Allows up
to 256 Salvos
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Supports up
to 2400 sources and destination names
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Full on-line
diagnostics
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Matrix breakup
/ segmentation
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Virtual matrix
mapping
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Zero download
time
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Feature rich
GUI with diagnostic capabilities
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Allows field
updates via USB or serial port
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Backward and
forward compatibility with QuStream routing
switchers
1. Tieline Management
A tieline is a link between levels
of control, allowing an input on one matrix level
to be available to outputs on another matrix level. The
advantage of a tieline is the ability to make all sources
on a router available through a specific physical connection
between dissimilar matrix signal types. Tieline management
is the simplest way to connect remote matrices together,
allowing the system to be treated as one large multi-format
system. The control interface provides an easy-to-manage
grid representation for tielines allowing quick status
and administrative override capabilities.
2. Virtual matrix Mapping
Virtual Matrix mapping is a configurable
software to set logical cross-point definitions within
a physical matrix, so that the cross-point can be assigned
on an as-and-when needed basis. One physical matrix can
contain more than one Virtual matrix. An application for
Virtual Matrix Mapping is to create sources and destinations
only on the levels in which they are actually used.
3. Matrix Breakup / Segmentation
For systems requiring video sources
such as RGB, Y/C, composite and other multi-level signal
formats, the system controller allows the router to be
segmented into smaller matrices.
4. Salvo
A Salvo allows a user to change
cross-points on multiple destinations from a single Take
operation. Advanced configuration parameters for Source,
Destination, and Levels can be setup to simplify operations
when simultaneous cross-point switches must be taken together.
5. Panel Configuration
PERC2000 operates seamlessly with
some QuStream of PRC type control panels. Software
control panel menus allow the user to setup panel configuration
information such as source/destination assignments, addressing,
and lock/protect. Each type of PRC panel has its won graphical
panel setup menu to select and identify which button assignments
are given. Each panel configuration menu features four
selection tabs for access listing, data key definitions
and salvo definitions.
6. Status Tracking
The Status interface allows a
user to check status of several different aspects
of the control system. Within the interface, icons are
located to select Matrix Status, Tieline Status, Presets,
Salvo, Communications, and other diagnostic windows. The
information shown in each window automatically updates
as changes occur providing the user with immediate feedback
of system status.
7. Diagnostic Capabilities
The diagnostic functions enable
the user to obtain cross-point readback and matrix control
status as well as perform diagnostics on a selected matrix.
Features like readback and confidence status verify operation
of the matrix control to the physical cross-point.
