TECHNICAL MANUAL - Sypris ElectronicsTECHNICAL MANUAL Operating Instructions For ... • Fax your request to 1-626-930-9482 ... only with the same size and type as specified on the

Sypris Data Systems Inc.

605 East Huntington Drive

Monrovia, CA 91016-3636

16830963-001

February 2003

Printed in U.S.A.

TECHNICALMANUAL

Operating Instructions For

ARMORMultiplexer/Demultiplexer

Using Windows 95/98/NT©-BasedARMOR Set-Up and Control Program

TM

Sypris Data Systems Inc.

605 East Huntington Drive

Monrovia, CA 91016-3636

16830963-001E

February 2003

Printed in U.S.A.

TECHNICALMANUAL

Operating Instructions For

ARMORMultiplexer/Demultiplexer

Using Windows 95/98/NT©-BasedARMOR Set-Up and Control Program

TM

ARMORis a licensed trademark

ofCALCULEX, Inc.

P.O. Box 339Las Cruces, NM 88004

Technical Support 1 of 2

Customer Service Support In U.S.A.: 1-800-937-9220

International: 1-626-930-9444 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (GMT)

Monday – Friday Sypris technical support provides a broad range of product* support including:

• Service – On-Site and at Factory • Technical Support • Replacement Parts – Spares and Repair/Exchange • Service Contracts – Renewals and Adjustments • Consumable Supplies

On-Site Service Sypris initiates, monitors, and follows up on all service calls. Sypris uses a nation-wide staff of Sypris-authorized field engineers to ensure the fastest possible service regardless of geographical location. To initiate a service call, contact Sypris at 1-800-937-9220 and give the customer service manager the following information:

• Name • Site location • Equipment description by model number and serial number • Description of problem • Name, telephone, and email of primary contact person • A field engineer will return your call to confirm and estimated on-site arrival time.

Factory Service Factory service is available at the Sypris Data Systems corporate headquarters for products which do not require immediate on-site service. For information call 1-800-937-9220. A customer service manager can provide current diagnostic fees and labor rates for your equipment. You will also receive instructions on shipping your equipment to Sypris. Specific cost estimates cannot be provided without a diagnostic evaluation to determine the condition of your equipment. You must deliver or ship your equipment to Sypris for this evaluation, for which you will be billed a diagnostic charge. After the condition of your equipment is determined, a service technician will contact you with a cost quote for the required service and an estimated completion date. *This includes products manufactured by Honeywell Test Instruments Division, Metrum, or Metrum-Datatape.

2 of 2 Technical Support

Technical Support Factory trained technicians, experts on your specific equipment, are available to help you resolve equipment problems by telephone and email. Call Sypris at 1-800-937-9220 and ask for Technical Support. The Customer service manager will ask for your name, telephone, email address, and the model and serial number of your equipment, and then, direct your call to a technician who is highly specialized with your equipment. If the technician is not immediately available to assist you, your call will be returned in a timely manner.

Spare Parts and Repair/Exchange Parts Call 1-800-937-9220 when you need to order spare or repair/exchange parts. The Customer Service Manager will direct your call to the appropriate parts specialist.

To Add/Delete Equipment on Service Contract Periodically, it may be necessary to add or delete equipment to your on-site service contract. Please use one of the following methods to add or delete equipment:

• Phone your request to Sypris by calling 1-800-937-9220 • Fax your request to 1-626-930-9482 • Mail your request to Sypris Data Systems Inc.,605 East Huntington Drive,

Monrovia, CA 91016-3636 • Email your request from the Sypris Data System Web site at

http://www.syprisdatasystems.com

To Renew/Change Service Contract Normally, the Customer Service Manager will send an annual renewal notice to your current billing address 90 days prior to the renewal date for the Service Contract for your equipment. This notice includes the following information:

• Company name and address • Contact name • Equipment description by model number and serial number • Annual service contract pricing

Sign and return the renewal notice and include a new purchase order if applicable. Return the notice in the enclosed envelope or mail to: Sypris Data Systems Inc., 605 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016-3636, Attn.: Contracts. Changes in coverage or equipment may be requested with the renewal. Sypris must receive your change request in writing 30 days prior to the renewal effective date. For contract renewal assistance, call 1-800-937-9220.

WARRANTY 1 of 1

WARRANTY

Sypris Data Systems Inc. (hereafter known as the Company) warrants, under its Repair/Exchange pol-icy, all equipment purchased from and/or manufactured by it or bearing its nameplate to be free fromdefects in workmanship and material, under normal use and service for 12 months as follows: (1) after built-in self-test, user diagnostic procedures, telephone service consulting, and proceduresestablished by the Company have been followed, the Company may, at its option, direct Buyer toreturn, transportation prepaid, those parts of the equipment claimed to be defective to the Company’sdesignated service center, and (2) if found by the Company’s inspection to be defective in workman-ship or material, at the Company’s option, it will be repaired or exchanged free of charge andreturned-shipped lowest cost transportation prepaid. If inspection by the Company does not discloseany defect in workmanship or material, the Company’s then current service charges will apply. Onlythe warranty remaining on the original equipment will apply to the repaired or replaced equipment.During the warranty period, the Company may, at its option, provide on-site support and service. Theapplicable warranty period starts on the original date of shipment of the equipment from factory bythe Company.

The foregoing warranty does not apply to contracts for repair, maintenance, or calibration. WITHEXCEPTION OF THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, SYPRIS DATA SYS-TEMS INC. MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, NO WARRANTIES OF MECHANTABIL-ITY, AND NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACEHEREOF. In no event will Sypris Data Systems Inc. be responsible for any indirect, special or conse-quential damages including damages caused by delay in implementing the warranty, with respect toany claim by Buyer or any third party on account of or arising from this agreement or the use of anyequipment, documentation, and services provided.

Sypris Data Systems Inc.February 2003

Sypris Data SystemsTechnical Support

In U.S.A.: 1-800-937-9220International: 1-626-930-9444

6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (GMT)Monday – Friday

Sypris Data Systems605 East Huntington DriveMonrovia, CA 91016-3636


ESD DEVICE HANDLING 02/03 1 of 1

ESDS DEVICE HANDLING

CAUTIONThis unit contains devices subjectto damage from electrostatic dis-charge (ESD). Handle electro-static discharge sensitive (ESDS)devices in accordance with thefollowing precautions andinstructions. Refer to DOD-HDBK-263 and DOD-STD-1686for additional ESD information.

1. ESDS components and circuit cards are shipped in special static dissipative ship-ping containers. Ensure that all required precautions are taken before opening the containers. Retain the containers for use when shipping ESD components. All static dissipative containers are identified with a warning label alerting the handler that the contents are ESD sensitive.

2. Because most Sypris circuit cards con-tain ESDS components, all circuit cards should be treated as being ESD sensitive. Individual components are not generally identified as being ESDS, except in packaging.

3. ESDS components should only be han-dled under the following conditions:

a. WHEN HANDLING ESDS ASSEM-BLIES OR DEVICES, THE HAN-DLER MUST WEAR A STATICCONTROL WRIST STRAP CON-NECTED TO HIS OR HER SKIN.

The wrist strap must then be connected,through a 1 megohm resistor, to a staticdissipative table top or to the equip-ment chassis ground. (NOTE: Mostwrist straps have the 1 megohm resistorbuilt in.) The static dissipative tabletop must be connected to groundthrough a 1 megohm resistor.

b. Handle ESDS components by the caseor body whenever possible, and mini-mize touching of the leads.

c. Avoid the use of air blasts or aerosolsprays on ESDS circuit cards or com-ponents.

d. Pack and unpack ESDS componentsand devices only in static-free environ-ments on a static dissipative table top.The handler must wear a wrist strapduring packing or unpacking.

e. Keep all common plastics and clothingaway from ESDS devices.

f. All soldering irons, test equipment, andequipment chassis must be grounded.Grounded power cords must beplugged in, even if the equipment isturned off.

g. Solder suckers must be of the antistatictype.

h. Brushes must be of natural bristle.

4. Ensure that all ESDS devices are prop-erly packaged in static dissipative cover-ings when in storage or transit.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY AND PRODUCT SAFETY 1 of 1

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

AND

PRODUCT SAFETY

ARMOR systems bearing the CE-Marking con-form to Council of European CommunitiesDirectives 89/336/EEC, as amended by92/31/EEC (4/28/92) and 93/68/EEC Article 5(7/22/93), for electromagnetic compatibility; and73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC, forproduct safety, when installed and used in accor-dance with the Operating Instructions and thefollowing precautions.

ARMOR systems bearing the CE-Marking meetStandards EN55022 Class A for radio interfer-ence characteristics, and EN50082-1 for electro-magnetic compatibility immunity to include thefollowing requirements:

IEC 801-2 Electrostatic DischargeRequirement, 1984

IEC 801-3 Radiated Electromagnetic Field Requirement, 1984

IEC 801-4 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Requirement, 1988

To assure compliance with the above direc-tives/requirements, the following conditionsmust be observed.

• All unused PCM output channels must beturned off.

• All coaxial cabling must contain 95% braidor better.

• RS-232 cable must be shielded and beequipped with a ferrite EMI filter at bothends as supplied by Sypris Data Systems.Use of the Sypris supplied RS-232 (p/n16823378-002) cable is strongly recom-mended.

• All data and control cables interconnectingthe ARMOR with the tape drive must bedouble shielded. Use of the Sypris supplieddata (p/n 16828624-010) and control (p/n16828624-210) cables is strongly recom-mended.

ARMOR systems bearing the CE-Marking meetproduct safety Standard EN 60950, 1992 +A1,1993 +A2, and 1995 +A3 when used in accor-dance with the Operating Instructions and underthe following conditions.

• All protective devices, i.e.; fuses, covers,guards, etc., must be in place during opera-tion.

• When fuse replacement is required, replaceonly with the same size and type as specifiedon the rear of the ARMOR unit.

• Power cable wall plug must comply withlocal requirements and must be in accor-dance with the supplied instructions.Grounding features of the power cord mustnot be defeated.

• Facility power connections must provideearth ground.

• Rack-mount slide installation must be inaccordance with the supplied instructions.

• Equipment rack in which the ARMOR isinstalled must incorporate an anti-tilt base orbe secured to the floor to prevent tip-overwhen the ARMOR is extended on its slides.

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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION1-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11-2 MANUAL ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11-3 ARMOR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21-4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21-4.1 ARMOR CONTROL CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21-4.2 TAPE DRIVE CONTROL CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21-4.3 DATA CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-41-4.3.1 Multiplexer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-51-4.3.2 PCM Input Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-51-4.3.3 Bit Synchronizer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-61-4.3.4 Analog Input Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-61-4.3.5 Parallel Input Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-61-4.3.6 Demultiplexer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-61-4.3.7 PCM Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-61-4.3.8 Analog Output Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-61-4.3.9 Parallel Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-71-4.3.10 System Controller Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-71-4.3.11 System Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-71-5. SYSTEM OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-71-6. ARMOR SETUP AND CONTROL SOFTWARE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

SECTION 2 – MODULE DESCRIPTIONS2-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12-1.1 MODULE PLACEMENT IN ARMOR CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12-1.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12-2 CTS-2101CL MULTIPLEXER MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22-2.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22-2.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22-2.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22-3 CTS-2111CL PCM INPUT MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32-3.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32-3.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32-3.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

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SECTION 2 – MODULE DESCRIPTIONS (Continued)2-4 CTS-2121AL & CTS-2121BL PARALLEL INPUT MODULES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42-4.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42-4.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42-4.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42-5 CTS-2131BL ANALOG INPUT MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-62-5.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-62-5.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-62-5.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-62-6 CTS-2138AL TIME CODE/VOICE INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-92-6.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-92-6.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-92-6.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-92-7 CTS-2119AL BIT SYNCHRONIZER MODULE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-112-7.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-112-7.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-112-7.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-112-8 CTS-2141CL DEMULTIPLEXER MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-122-8.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-122-8.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-122-8.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-122-9 CTS-2151CL PCM OUTPUT MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-132-9.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-132-9.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-132-9.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-132-10 CTS-2161AL & CTS-2161BL PARALLEL OUTPUT MODULES. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-142-10.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-142-10.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-142-10.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-142-11 CTS-2171CL ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-152-11.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-152-11.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-152-11.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

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SECTION 2 – MODULE DESCRIPTIONS (Continued)2-12 CTS-2182AL CONTROLLER MODULE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-182-12.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-182-12.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-182-12.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-182-13 CTS-2191AL & CTS-2191CL STANDARD CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-202-13.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-202-13.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-202-13.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-202-14 CTS-2191SL & CTS-2191TL TOUCHSCREEN CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-222-14.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-222-14.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-222-14.3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION3-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13-2 UNPACKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13-3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13-3.1 RACK MOUNT SLIDE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23-3.2 PRIMARY POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43-3.2.1 Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43-3.2.2 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43-3.3 CONTROL CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-63-3.3.1 Host PC Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-63-3.3.1.1 Standard Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-73-3.3.1.2 Touchscreen Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-73-3.3.2 Tape Drive Control Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-73-3.3.3 Tape Drive Data Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-73-3.4 DATA I/O CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-93-4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-103-4.1 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-103-4.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-103-5 CONTROL SYSTEM CHECKOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

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SECTION 4 – OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW4-1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14-2 SYSTEM MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14-3 OPERATION WITH TWO TAPE DRIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14-4 CHANNEL MAPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14-5 SYSTEM STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24-6 SETUP AND CONTROL SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

SECTION 5 – USER GUIDE5-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15-2 USER INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15-2.1 COMMON FEATURES ON ALL SCREENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25-2.1.1 Tape Drive Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25-2.1.2 ARMOR Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25-2.1.3 Command Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25-2.2 PRIMARY CONTROL (HOME) SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35-2.2.1 Status Displays (upper area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35-2.2.2 Command Buttons (lower area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45-2.2.3 Support Functions (central area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45-2.2.3.1 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45-2.2.3.2 Misc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45-2.2.3.3 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45-2.2.3.4 Fault Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45-2.2.3.5 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45-2.2.3.6 Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45-2.2.3.7 Ch Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-55-3 POWERUP THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-65-4 START THE ARMOR SETUP AND CONTROL SOFTWARE PROGRAM. . . . .5-75-5 VERIFY COM PORT SETTING AND SELECT OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-75-6 SETUP THE ARMOR SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-95-6.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-95-6.2 VERIFY OR MODIFY SYSTEM SETUP PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

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SECTION 5 – USER GUIDE (Continued)5-6.3 SET INPUT CHANNEL TO OUTPUT CHANNEL MAPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-125-6.4 NAME THE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-125-6.5 SAVE THE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-125-6.5.1 Save to ARMOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-135-6.5.2 Save to Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-135-6.6 READ SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-135-6.6.1 Read Setup From Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-135-6.6.2 Read Setup From Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-155-6.7 SET RECORD OPERATION MODE (INDEPENDENT/PONG RECORD) . . . . . .5-175-6.7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-175-6.7.2 Set PONG % TAPE USED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-175-6.7.3 Select Independent Record or Pong Record Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-185-7 TAPE DRIVE OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-185-7.1 SELECT THE TAPE DRIVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-185-7.2 LOAD TAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-185-7.3 SELECT TAPE FORMAT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-185-7.4 FORMAT THE TAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-195-7.5 FFWD (FAST FORWARD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-195-7.6 FREV (FAST REVERSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-195-7.7 STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-195-7.8 RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-195-7.9 PONG RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-205-7.10 PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

SECTION 6 – REFERENCE GUIDE6-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16-2 COM PORT SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-26-3 CHANGE ARMOR MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-26-4 CHANNEL STATUS FLAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-36-5 ENABLE/DISABLE ARMOR ERROR BEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-36-6 ENABLE/DISABLE CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-36-7 ENABLE EXTERNAL CONTROL OF TAPE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

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SECTION 6 – REFERENCE GUIDE (Continued)6-8 ENTER ARMOR SETUP DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-46-9 ENTER DATA CHANNEL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-56-10 EJECT TAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-56-11 FAST FORWARD TAPE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-56-12 FAST REVERSE TAPE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-66-13 FORMAT TAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-66-13.1 SET FORMAT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-66-13.2 RECORD FORMAT ON TAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-76-14 INDEPENDENT MODE (TAPE DRIVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-76-15 INPUT-TO-OUTPUT CHANNEL MAPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-86-16 LOAD TAPE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-86-17 MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-86-17.1 SET TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-96-17.2 ABOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-106-18 MODIFY INPUT CHANNEL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-106-19 MODIFY INPUT MODULE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-106-19.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-116-19.2 MODIFY ANALOG INPUT MODULE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-116-19.3 MODIFY PCM INPUT MODULE SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-126-19.4 MODIFY TIME CODE/VOICE INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE SETUP . . . . . . . . . .6-136-19.4.1 Time Code Input Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-136-19.4.2 Voice Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-146-20 MODIFY OUTPUT MODULE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-146-21 PAUSE MODE (ARMOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-156-22 PLAY MODE (ARMOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-156-23 PONG RECORD MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-166-24 PONG % TAPE USED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-166-25 POWERUP SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-176-26 READ SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-176-26.1 READ SETUP FROM ARMOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-186-26.2 READ SETUP FROM DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-186-26.3 READ SETUP FROM TAPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19

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SECTION 6 - REFERENCE GUIDE (Continued)6-27 RECORD MODE (ARMOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-216-28 RECORD STATE (TAPE DRIVE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-216-29 REPRODUCE STATE (TAPE DRIVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-226-30 SAVE SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-226-30.1 SAVE SETUP TO ARMOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-236-30.2 SAVE SETUP TO DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-236-30.3 SAVE SETUP TO TAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-236-31 SELECT UNIT (TAPE DRIVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-246-32 SET MULTIPLE TAPE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-246-33 SET OPERATION MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-246-34 STOP TAPE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-246-35 VIEW CHANNEL MAPPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-246-36 VIEW CHANNEL STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-246-36.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-246-36.2 STATUS MESSAGES FOR ANALOG MODULES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-256-36.3 STATUS MESSAGES FOR PARALLEL MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-256-36.3.1 Parallel Data Input Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-256-36.3.2 Parallel Data Ouput Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-256-37.4 STATUS MESSAGES FOR PCM MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-266-38 VIEW CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-266-39 VIEW OUTPUT CHANNEL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-266-40 VIEW RECORD BIT RATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-276-41 VIEW TIME OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27

SECTION 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING7-1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17-2 HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17-3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-27-3.1 SINGLE-UNIT FULL RECORD/FULL REPRODUCE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-27-3.2 SINGLE-UNIT FULL RECORD/PARTIAL REPRODUCE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . .7-27-3.3 SEPARATE RECORD AND REPRODUCE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4

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SECTION 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)7-4 OPERATING MODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-47-4.1 INTERNAL LOOPBACK MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-47-4.2 NORMAL OPERATING MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-57-5 TROUBLESHOOTING BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-67-5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING AIDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-67-5.1.1 ARMOR Setup and Control Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-67-5.1.2 Test Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-67-5.2 COMMON PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-77-5.2.1 Review All Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-77-5.2.2 Check the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-77-5.2.3 Check the Cable Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-77-5.2.4 Verify Proper Installation of Modules in ARMOR Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-77-5.2.5 Verify That Channels are Properly Enabled and Correctly Mapped . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-87-5.2.6 Monitor the Status of Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-87-5.2.7 Input Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-87-6 ISOLATING FAULTY ARMOR MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-87-6.1 CONTROLLER MODULE TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-87-6.2 MULTIPLEXER MODULE TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-97-6.3 DEMULTIPLEXER MODULE TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-97-6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING INPUT AND OUTPUT MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-107-6.4.1 General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-107-6.4.2 Complete Failure of All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-107-6.4.3 At Least One Channel is Operational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-127-7 FAULT CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-127-8 TOUCHSCREEN CHASSIS BIOS CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14

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Figure 1-1. ARMOR System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3Figure 1-2. ARMOR Standard Chassis (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4Figure 1-3. ARMOR Touchscreen Chassis (typical 15-slot version w/handle option). . . . . . . . .1-5

Figure 2-1. Module Placement Key Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1Figure 2-2. CTS-2101CL Multiplexer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2Figure 2-3. CTS-2111CL Four-Channel PCM Input Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Figure 2-4. CTS-2121AL and CTS-2121BL Parallel Input Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5Figure 2-5. CTS-2131BL Analog Input Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7Figure 2-6. CTS-2138AL Time Code/Voice Input/Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10Figure 2-7. CTS-2119AL Bit Synchronizer Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11Figure 2-8. CTS-2141CL Demultiplexer Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12Figure 2-9. CTS2151CL PCM Output Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13Figure 2-10. CTS-2161AL and CTS-2161BL Parallel Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14Figure 2-11. CTS-2171CL Analog Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16Figure 2-12. CTS-2182AL Controller Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18Figure 2-13. Standard Chassis/Standard Chassis Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21Figure 2-14. Touchscreen Chassis/Touchscreen Chassis Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Figure 3-1. Slide Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3Figure 3-2. Power Cable Polarities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4Figure 3-3. Fuse Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5Figure 3-4. ARMOR Rear Panel Connectors (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5Figure 3-5. Host PC Connection for Standard Chassis ARMOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Figure 3-6. Host PC Connection For Touchscreen Chassis ARMOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Figure 3-7. ARMOR-to-Tape Drive Control and Data Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9Figure 3-8. Primary Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12Figure 3-9. Options Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12Figure 3-10. Configuration Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Figure 4-1. ARMOR Record and Play Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-0

Figure 5-1. Primary Control (Home) Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1Figure 5-2. Tape Drive Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

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Figure 5-3. ARMOR Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2Figure 5-4. Command Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3Figure 5-5. Fault Log Display Screen (typical). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5Figure 5-6. Configuration Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5Figure 5-7. Channel Status Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6Figure 5-8. Options Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7Figure 5-9. Setup Screen (typical). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10Figure 5-10. Parameter Setup Screen for PCM Channel (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11Figure 5-11. Parameter Setup Screen for Voice Channel (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11Figure 5-12. Disk Directory Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14Figure 5-13. Play Mode Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Figure 6-1. Primary Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-0Figure 6-2. Options Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-0Figure 6-3. Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-0Figure 6-4. Analog Parameter Setup Screen (typical). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-0Figure 6-5. PCM Parameter Setup Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-0Figure 6-6. Time Code Parameter Setup Screen (typical). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-0Figure 6-7. Voice Parameter Setup Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25Figure 6-8. Disk Directory Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25Figure 6-9. Play Mode Setup Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25Figure 6-10. Channel Status Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25Figure 6-11. Configuration Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25Figure 6-12. Bit Rate Data Screen (typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25

Figure 7-1. Single-Unit Full Record/Full Reproduce System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3Figure 7-2. Single-Unit Full Record/Partial Reproduce System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3Figure 7-3. Separate Record and Reproduce Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4Figure 7-4. Internal Loop-back Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5

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Table 3-1. HOST PC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Table 3-2. TAPE CONTROL Connector Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8Table 3-3. TAPE DATA Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8Table 3-4. Interconnecting Cable Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Table 6-1. Control Tasks/Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Table 7-1. Sample Remapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11Table 7-2. Sample Cross-mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12Table 7-3. ARMOR Status/Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13

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SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1 GENERAL

This manual describes the Sypris Data SystemsARMOR Multiplexer/Demultiplexer System. Itprovides instructions for the installation, setup,and operation of the ARMOR system.

This manual provides only information that isapplicable to the ARMOR system. For informa-tion about related equipment referenced in thismanual, refer to the technical manual suppliedwith the equipment.

CAUTIONThis equipment contains electro-static discharge sensitive (ESDS)devices. Proper ESDS devicehandling procedures must be fol-lowed. Refer to the ESDSDEVICE HANDLING informa-tion at the front of this manual.

1-2 MANUAL ORGANIZATION

This manual is divided into seven sections andone appendix:

Section 1. IntroductionThis section provides an overviewof the ARMOR system and the or-ganization of this manual.

Section 2. Module DescriptionsThis section provides functionaldescriptions, specifications, andconfiguration options for avail-able ARMOR modules.

Section 3. InstallationThis section provides general in-stallation, host computer-to-AR-MOR and ARMOR-to-tape driveinterconnect information, and ba-sic system checkout.

NOTEDetailed instructions for theinstallation of specific customer-specified system configurationsare provided in Attachment A.

Section 4. Operational OverviewThis section provides a generalsummary of ARMOR system op-eration and a description of theuser interface.

Section 5. User GuideThis section provides step-by-stepinstructions for setting up and op-erating the ARMOR system.

Section 6. Reference GuideThis section provides instructionsfor performing descrete tasks us-ing the ARMOR Setup and Con-trol Software on the external hostPC or embedded PC. Task in-structions are arranged alphabeti-cally in this section.

Section 7. Troubleshooting GuideThis section provides generaltroubleshooting information andfault code descriptions.

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Appendix A. System Configuration DataThis appendix describes the as-shipped factory-configured sys-tem specified by the customer-de-fined sales order. System-uniquefeatures, such as module comple-ment, detailed control and dataI/O information, specific opera-tional requirements, control inter-face information, custom features,etc., are provided in this appen-dix.

1-3 ARMOR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

ARMOR is an acronym for Asynchronous Real-time Multiplexer and Output Reconstructor.

The ARMOR system combines a wide variety ofanalog and digital signals into a single compos-ite digital data stream for recording on SyprisData Systems’ family of laboratory digital cas-sette recorders. The ARMOR system may alsobe configured to reconstruct these signals fromthe composite during tape playback.

ARMOR is a modular system, allowing for vir-tually any mix of analog and digital signal typesto support specific user applications. Modulesare installed within the ARMOR chassis accord-ing to user-specified requirements at the time ofmanufacture to interface analog and/or digitalsignals.

Multiple copies of the input and output modulesmay be configured into a single ARMOR systemto support the required mix of source datastreams. Each input and output module supportsmultiple data channels, and a number of differ-ent modules and options are available withineach module type to support a variety of differ-ent signal levels, data rates, and data encodingformats.

NOTEThe ARMOR system can be usedwith any of Sypris Data Systems’family of laboratory digital cas-sette recorders (when equippedwith the Native Parallel I/O Inter-face) which includes the Model64, Buffered VLDS, and VLDS.Unless otherwise noted, the termtape drive applies to all of theserecorders.

1-4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Three basic system configurations can be sup-ported in a single chassis: record-only, repro-duce-only, and record-reproduce. A blockdiagram of each system configuration is pro-vided in Figure 1-1.

1-4.1 ARMOR CONTROL CONFIGURATIONSAny ARMOR system configuration can be sup-plied with either a standard chassis or a touch-screen chassis.

All ARMOR configurations must contain atleast one Controller module which is required tointerface the ARMOR system, host computer orembedded PC, and tape drive. ARMOR config-urations which support two tape drives mustcontain two Controller modules, one for eachtape drive.

The standard chassis requires that ARMORsetup and control be accomplished remotelyfrom an external host computer or other control-ler device capable of running theWindows95/98/NT-based ARMOR setup andcontrol program. A typical standard chassis isshown in Figure 1-2.

The optional touchscreen chassis incorporatesan embedded PC and front panel touchscreendisplay which allows local control of theARMOR via a touch-sensitive graphical user

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Record-Reproduce ARMOR System

Record Mode Reproduce Mode

Analog Sources

PCM Destinations

Parallel Destinations

Analog OutModule

PCM OutModule

Parallel OutModule

Analog InModule

PCM InModule

Parallel InModule

Analog Destinations

PCM Sources

Parallel Sources

Record-Only ARMOR System

Analog Sources Analog InModule

PCM InModule

Parallel InModule

PCM Sources

Parallel Sources

Reproduce-Only ARMOR System

PCM Destinations

Parallel Destinations

Analog Destinations

PCM OutModule

Parallel OutModule

Figure 1-1. ARMOR System Configurations

MuxModule

Analog OutModule

DemuxModule

DemuxModule

MuxModule

Tape DriveTape Drive

Tape Drive

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interface (GUI) display. When required, theARMOR may be reconfigured, by means ofminor cabling changes, for remote control via anexternal host computer or other controller deviceas in the standard chassis. A typical touchscreenchassis is shown in Figure 1-3.

1-4.2 TAPE DRIVE CONTROL CONFIGURATIONS Tape drive(s) connected to the ARMOR systemmay be controlled either by the ARMOR orindependently of the ARMOR by an externalhost computer or other controller device.

Regardless of the control method, the ARMORmust contain one CTS-2182 Controller modulefor each tape drive connected to the ARMOR.

1-4.3 DATA CONFIGURATIONSARMOR systems which are configured forrecord-reproduce operation are full-duplex, i.e;the input multiplexing and the output demulti-

plexing occur simultaneously. When combinedwith tape drives which support read-after-writethroughput, record-reproduce ARMOR systemscan provide a complete real-time end-to-endbuilt-in-test capability. Record-reproduceARMOR systems can also internally feed themultiplexed signal to the demultiplexer for abuilt-in loopback test which is independent ofthe external tape drive.

Each ARMOR system requires one chassis andat least one CTS-2182 controller. The controlleris required for setup and control of the ARMORand allows the ARMOR to control the tapedrive. If two tape drives are to be controlled, asecond controller is required to provide controlfor the second tape drive.

Record systems require one CTS-2101 multi-plexer, reproduce systems require one CTS-2141demultiplexer, and record-reproduce systemsrequire one of each. All remaining chassis slotsmay be factory-configured for input and output

Figure 1-2. ARMOR Standard Chassis (typical - 15 slot version)

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modules in any combination. Record-reproduceARMOR systems need not have symmetricallyconfigured inputs and outputs; a system with 16inputs and 4 outputs of the same data type cansimultaneously reproduce any 4 of the 16 inputsduring playback of the recorded data.

The ARMOR system will interface with multi-ple tape drives. Data may be recorded indepen-dently or by using the pong record feature.When the ARMOR system is in pong recordmode, as one tape drive finishes recording, thesystem automatically commands another tapedrive to begin recording.

Multiple ARMOR systems may be cascadedtogether to support a large number of input chan-nels; the output of the multiplexer from one sys-tem is connected to a clocked digital inputmodule on the next system. The number ofchannels is limited by the maximum aggregatedata rate of 128 megabits per second.

1-4.3.1 Multiplexer ModuleThe CTS-2101 Multiplexer module combinesthe data collected by the various input modulesinto a single digital data stream. The multiplex-ing technique prevents random dropouts or sig-nal loss on any input channel from affecting theother channels. A scan list controls the multi-plexing sequence of the data from the variousinput sources. The channel scan list is automati-cally generated by software provided with thesystem.

1-4.3.2 PCM Input ModuleCTS-2111 PCM Input module is designed tosupport up to four independent, asynchronousserial PCM input channels. Each channel has asoftware-selectable data rate and two separateinput ports. The data rate is specified for eachchannel by the user during system setup andstored in nonvolatile memory. The CTS-2111accepts NRZ input signals from customer equip-ment. The user must provide both data and

Figure 1-3. ARMOR Touchscreen Chassis (typical - 15 slot version w/handle option)

1-6 INTRODUCTION

clock to the CTS-2111 for each channel. Forapplications where external clocks are not avail-able, such as direct output from a telemetryreceiver, the CTS-2119 Bit Synchronizer modulemay be used in conjunction with the CTS-2111module to generate (extract) the data clocks.Each channel has independent loss-of-clock,loss-of-signal, and data overrun detection cir-cuitry to provide real-time status monitoring.Built-in-test features enable the module's func-tionality to be verified by the ARMOR control-ler module.

1-4.3.3 Bit Synchronizer ModuleThe CTS-2119 Bit Synchronizer module isdesigned to be used in conjunction with theCTS-2111 PCM Input module. The Bit Syn-chronizer module must be factory-installed withits output internally hard-wired to the inputs ofits corresponding PCM Input module. Becausethe CTS-2111 PCM Input module requires bothdata and clock inputs, the Bit Synchronizer mod-ule can be used for applications where clock sig-nals are not present. In operation, the BitSynchronizer extracts the clock signal from theinput data and then sends the separate clock anddata signals to the PCM Input module. Each BitSynchronizer module can support up to four datachannels at bit rates from 1 kbps to 8 Mbps. Themodule will accept input signal amplitudes from400 mV pk-pk to 8 V pk-pk. Available input ter-minations are 50Ω or 75Ω.

1-4.3.4 Analog Input ModuleThe CTS-2131 Analog Input module is designedto support up to four independent analog inputchannels. The sample rate and bits per sampleare specified for each channel by the user duringsystem setup and stored in nonvolatile memory.The standard configurations include differentialHi-Z or single-ended 50 ohm terminations and a±5 volt input voltage range. The input voltagerange, input termination impedance, and inputreference are set at the factory as specified in theorder. For applications which require pre-sam-ple filtering, programmable filters are available

for the CTS-2131 module. Built-in-test featuresenable the module's functionality to be verifiedby the ARMOR controller module.

1-4.3.5 Parallel Input ModuleThe CTS-2121 Parallel Input module is designedto support up to 32 parallel inputs configured asfour 8-bit or two 16-bit ports. TTL, RS422/423,or ECL terminations are available. Each channelsupports periodic/continuous and non-peri-odic/non-continuous clock inputs.

1-4.3.6 Demultiplexer ModuleThe CTS-2141 Demultiplexer module decom-poses the output from the digital recorders intotag-data word pairs as directed by a channel scanlist stored in its nonvolatile memory. The tag-data pairs are then broadcast on the system busfor processing by the output module designatedby the tag value. The channel scan list is auto-matically generated by software supplied withthe system.

1-4.3.7 PCM Output ModuleThe CTS-2151 PCM Output module is designedto support up to four independent, asynchronousserial PCM output channels. Each channel has asoftware-selectable data rate which is specifiedby the user during system setup and stored innonvolatile memory. The CTS-2151 producesthe same NRZ output code as that input to theCTS-2111 PCM input module. Each channeloutputs zero-degree clock along with the serialdata. Dropouts which occurred in a serial inputstream during recording are reproduced in thecorresponding output stream. Built-in-test fea-tures enable the module's functionality to be ver-ified by the ARMOR controller module.

1-4.3.8 Analog Output ModuleThe CTS-2171 Analog Output module isdesigned to support up to four independent ana-log output channels. Each channel has software-selectable update rates and bits per samplewhich are specified by the user on the Setup and

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Control Software and stored in nonvolatilememory. The CTS-2171 regenerates the analoginputs which were digitized by the CTS-2131Analog Input module. The single-ended outputshave 50 ohm coaxial cable drivers. The standardoutput voltage range is ±5 volts. Other outputvoltage ranges are available, on special order, asare programmable cutoff frequency smoothingfilters for each channel. Built-in-test featuresenable the module's functionality to be verifiedby the ARMOR controller module.

1-4.3.9 Parallel Output ModuleThe CTS-2161 and CTS-2162 series parallel out-put modules are designed to support up to 32 par-allel outputs configured as four 8-bit or two 16-bit ports. These modules reconstruct parallel in-put data at a rate that is constant, reconstructed,or averaged across ARMOR frame times.

1-4.3.10 System Controller ModuleThe CTS-2182 Controller module connects theARMOR system to the Sypris Data SystemModel 64, Buffered VLDS, and VLDS tapedrives. This controller allows the user to set upARMOR systems via the embedded PC/built-intouchscreen (touchscreen chassis) or over a RS-232 or RS-422 link (standard chassis) from anattached host computer, to operate the ARMORsystem from remote control locations, and toprovide a unified control point for both theARMOR system and the attached tape drive(s).

NOTEARMOR systems which interfacewith two tape drives require aController module for each tapedrive.

1-4.3.11 System ChassisThe CTS-2191 series System Chassis house thesystem modules and provide all necessary volt-ages for the ARMOR system. ARMOR systemchassis are offered in the following configura-tions:

• 15-slot backplane in Standard Chassis

• 20-slot backplane in Standard Chassis

• 15-slot backplane in Touchscreen Chassis with embedded PC

• 20-slot backplane in Touchscreen Chassis with embedded PC

All versions are supplied with a 100-240 Vac,50-60 Hz power supply. All chassis are standard19-inch rackmount units that require 8.75 verti-cal inches (22.2 cm) of panel space and haveinput and output connectors on the back of theunit. 20-slot and 15-slot chassis configurationsare dimensionally identical except for length ofchassis.

The Touchscreen Chassis contains an embeddedPC which eliminates the need for an externalhost computer. The embedded PC consists of acomplete single-board Pentium-class computerassembly with on-board RAM, hard drive stor-age, front-panel-mounted 3-1/2” diskette drive,two available COMM ports, and VGA video dis-play with touchscreen input. Supplied softwareincludes a highly specialized Setup and Controlprogram that is optimized to provide setup andoperational commands to the ARMOR by meansof an interactive graphical user interface (GUI).The operating system is Windows 95. Theembedded PC permits input via optional mouseand keyboard when touchscreen input may notbe possible or desirable.

The Standard Chassis requires external controlinputs to provide setup and operational com-mands to the ARMOR. These commands mustbe provided, via a RS-232 link, from an externalWindows 95-capable host computer capable ofrunning the supplied ARMOR Setup and Con-trol program.

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1-5 SYSTEM OPERATIONS

An ARMOR system is set up over a RS-232 orRS-422 link to the ARMOR from a host PC orother external controller device (standard chas-sis), or by use of the embedded PC w/touch-screen (touchscreen chassis). In either case, thesupplied Setup and Control program enables theoperator to configure various features of theARMOR system via an intuitive user-friendlyinteractive graphical user interface.

ARMOR system configuration settings arestored in nonvolatile memories within theARMOR Controller module to enable automaticpower-on start-up to full operation without oper-ator or host PC intervention.

The ARMOR Controller module has a dedicatedtape drive control port (TAPE CONTROL)through which the ARMOR controller com-mands the attached tape drive via the controlport on the tape drive’s Native Parallel InterfaceI/O panel. (This port is not used when the tapedrive is controlled, independently of theARMOR, by an external controller device.)

The Controller module provides a dedicated dataI/O port (TAPE DATA) that is used to interfacerecord and reproduce data to the tape drive. InRecord mode, multiplexed ARMOR data is out-put to the tape drive for recording to tape via thisport. In Reproduce mode, playback data fromthe tape drive is input to the ARMOR via thisport. This data is demultiplexed and mappedback into a replication of the originally acquireddata for distribution to the user’s I/O equipment.

1-6 SETUP AND CONTROL SOFTWARE PROGRAM

All aspects of ARMOR system managment arecontrolled by the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware program supplied with the ARMORsystem. The ARMOR Setup and Control Soft-ware provides complete control of the ARMORsystem and connected tape drive(s) via a com-puter-based, intuitive, real-time, graphical userinterface (GUI) display. ARMOR setup andcontrol is described in detail in Sections 5 and 6.

MODULE DESCRIPTIONS 2-1

ARMOR Module

Key Pins

Backplane

(on Module)Key Strip(on backplane)

(typical)

Connectors

Figure 2-1. Module Placement Key Detail (typical)

SECTION 2

MODULE DESCRIPTIONS

2-1 GENERAL

This section describes the various plug-in mod-ules that can be provided for use in the ARMOR.Each module is described in terms of its basicfunction, electrical specifications, configurationoptions, and where required, specific setupinformation.

The model numbers of ARMOR modulesdescribed in this section contain an L-suffix.This suffix indicates that the module is designedfor use in a laboratory environment.

2-1.1 MODULE PLACEMENT IN ARMOR CHASSISAll backplane connectors in the ARMOR chas-sis are module specific, i.e., each connector isspecifically wired to interface only with a partic-ular module type.

To guarantee correct placement in the chassis,each module contains a unique arrangement ofkey pins which correspond to mating holes in a

keying strip at the centerline of the chassis back-plane. This keying arrangement physically pre-vents a module from being seated in anybackplane connectors except for those specifi-cally configured for that particular module. Fig-ure 2-1 shows a typical module key pinassembly and backplane keying strip.

2-1.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTSSome modules utilize user-settable components(movable jumpers, switches, and/or resistorpacks) to modify circuit and/or performanceparameters. Where applicable, the functions ofthese devices are described and their locationsare shown in accompanying illustrations.

CAUTIONDo not change the settings of anyjumpers on ARMOR moduleswithout specific instructions.Operation of ARMOR moduleswith incorrectly placed jumperscan result in equipment damage.

2-2 MODULE DESCRIPTIONS

2-2 CTS-2101CL MULTIPLEXER MODULE

2-2.1 GENERALThe CTS-2101CL multiplexer combines datafrom all active input channels in the ARMORinto a single composite stream. The order inwhich data is combined is determined by the scanlist stored in memory onboard the multiplexer.The Setup and Control Software automaticallyconfigures scan lists based on user-specified in-put channel data rates and downloads these liststo the multiplexer.

The CTS-2101 multiplexer can combine datafrom any combination of input modules. Thecombined data is programmed into frames con-sisting of a sync pattern followed by up to 65,532data words in virtually any order (as determinedby the scan list). Frames are repeated indefinitelyuntil the system is halted by the user or until therecording system tape is full.

The CTS-2101CL can combine data at aggregaterates of up to 128 million bits per second.

2-2.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTSThe CTS-2101CL multiplexer contains no user-settable jumpers, switches, or resistor packs.

2-2.3 SPECIFICATIONSCTS-2101CL module specifications are listed inthe following table.

FEATURE CTS-2101CL

Maximum data rate 128 megabits/second

Sample plan size 4 to 65,532 entries (channels)

Frame sync word programmable length and pattern

Input word length8, 12, 16, 20, or 24 bits(software-selectable, by use of input channel setup screens)

Tag size 7 bits (128 unique tags)

Power requirements +5V 0.9A (typical), 2.0A (max)-5.2V 0.1A (typical), 0.2A (max)+15V 0.0A (typical), 0.0A (max) -15V 0.0A (typical), 0.0A (max)

Power Consumption 5W typical, 11W maximum

Module weight 0.75 lb (0.34 kg)

Temperature range 0°C to +55°C operating–55°C to +125°C storage

Maximum modules per system 1

Figure 2-2. CTS-2101CL Multiplexer Module


2-3 CTS-2111CL PCM INPUT MODULE

2-3.1 GENERALThe CTS-2111CL PCM input module interfacesuser PCM data streams to the ARMOR system.The user must provide NRZ data and clock foreach channel at the rear panel of the ARMOR.When user clock signals are unavailable, the op-tional CTS-2119AL Bit Synchronizer Modulemay be used to extract the clocks from the data.

The CTS-2111CL module provides four inde-pendent input channels. The user must specifythe bit rate for each channel in the Setup and Con-trol Software. The input data for each channel isasynchronous to the ARMOR system. The CTS-2111CL accepts data and clock rates from 1 kilo-bits per second (kbps) to 20 megabits per second(Mbps).

The CTS-2111 module may be set at the factoryto accept either TTL-level or EIA RS-422-levelclock and data signals.

2-3.2 USER SETTABLE COMPONENTSReplacable resistor packs are used to change TTLmode input termination values. The module alsocontains pin jumpers which must remain in thefactory set position. Locations of these compo-nents are shown in Figure 2-3.


FEATURE CTS-2111CL

Channels per module 4

Bit rate(each channel) a

a. Minimum and maximum rate may vary depending upon the system configuration.

1 kbits/sec - 20 Mbits/sec

Bit rate selection Each channel independently software-selectable

Input signals(each channel) Data and 0° Clock

Input signal levels TTL or RS-422 (set at factory)

Input termination 50Ω or 75Ω (TTL), 120Ω (RS-422)

Data encoding NRZ, RNRZ

Data Clock Phase = 0° ±10%

Error detection Loss-of-clock, data overrun

Power requirements +5V 2.2A (typical), 4.6A (max)-5.2V 0.0A (typical), 0.0A (max)+15V 0.0A (typical), 0.0A (max) -15V 0.0A (typical), 0.0A (max)

Power consumption 11W typical, 23W max

Module weight 0.95 lb (0.43 Kg)

Temperature range 0°C to +55°C operating -55°C to +125°C storage

Maximum modules per system Configuration-dependent

Figure 2-3. CTS-2111CL Four-Channel PCM Input Module

JA3JA4

JA13

JA14

CAUTIONJumpers JA3, JA4, JA13,and JA14 must be set asshown below. Operationwith these jumpers set inany other position willdamage the module.

RP5 Resistor Pack

RP6 Resistor Pack

NOTEFor 50Ω termination (TTL),use 16780508-043* resistorpack at RP5 and RP6.For 75Ω termination (TTL),use 16780508-048* resistorpack at RP5 and RP6.

* part of PCM Input Termina- tion Kit 16823408-001 (50Ω) or -002 (75Ω).


2-4 CTS-2121AL & CTS-2121BL PARALLEL INPUT MODULES

2-4.1 GENERALThe CTS-2121AL and CTS-2121BL Parallel In-put Modules accept digital data in byte-parallelformat for input to the ARMOR. The two mod-ules are similar except for their input signal lev-els: TTL for the CTS-2121AL and ECL for theCTS-2121BL. The modules accept up to thirty-two digital data inputs configured as four 8-bitchannels. The maximum data input rate for eachmodule is 10 MWps.* Each channel supportsnon-periodic clock inputs, in which the averageclock rate per one ARMOR frame time must beselected (through the Setup and Control Soft-ware) for the actual input frequency.

In periodic/continuous mode, the data sourceprovides a fixed rate continuous data clock as thestrobe input to the module. In non-periodic/non-continuous mode, the user must ensure that theonboard FIFOs are not overrun by the datasource.

2-4.2 USER SETTABLE COMPONENTSThe CTS-2121AL & BL Parallel Input Modulescontain no components that are user-settable.

Because these modules are supplied only as fac-tory configured assemblies, all jumpers are per-manently wire-wrapped or soldered into place.

The Parallel Input Modules contains five adjust-able potentiometers. These potentiometers havebeen correctly adjusted during factory calibra-tion and their settings must not be disturbed.

NOTEIf the potentiometer settings areinadvertently changed, the mod-ule may not operate properly. Ifthis occurs, the module must bereturned to the factory for cali-bration.

2-4.3 SPECIFICATIONSCTS-2121AL and CTS-2121BL module specifi-cations are listed in the following table.

FEATURE CTS-2121AL CTS-2121BL

Data inputs 4 channels x 8-bit

Data strobe inputs 4

Data acknowledge outputs 4

Strobe polarity Factory-set rising or falling edge

Channelconfiguration 4 x 8 bit ports

Maximum data input ratea

a. Minimum and maximum rate may vary depending upon the system configuration.

10 MWps

Input voltage level(set at factory) TTL, RS-422 ECL

Input termination 220/330Ωpull up/pull down 120Ω

Output voltage level (handshake) TTL, RS-422 ECL

Output termination (handshake)

None(TTL, RS-422)

390Ω to –5.2V (ECL)

Operational modes Periodic/continuous andnon-periodic/non-continuous

Power requirements+5V 3.1A (typical), 6.6A (maximum)-5.2V 0.5A (typical), 0.6A (maximum)+15V 0.0A (typical), 0.0A (maximum)-15V 0.0A (typical), 0.0A (maximum)



Temperature range 0°C to +55°C operating-55°C to +125°C storage



Figure 2-4. CTS-2121AL and CTS-2121BL Parallel Input Modules

Do not disturbCAUTION

potentiometers.


2-5 CTS-2131BL ANALOG INPUT MODULE

2-5.1 GENERALThe CTS-2131BL analog input module digitizesanalog signals at rates up to one million samplesper second. Analog signal bandwidth may be ashigh as 500 kHz, allowing Nyquist factors as lowas 2. The CTS-2131BL input voltage range is±5V. Input termination may be factory-config-ured for either 50Ω or 75Ω input impedance. Ei-ther of these configurations may be changed bythe user to Hi-Z (>1 megohm) input by means ofmovable jumpers on the module. The modulemay be supplied from the factory configured toaccept differential (balanced) connection or sin-gle-ended (unbalanced) connection.

The CTS-2131BL is a four-channel module in-corporating four independent analog-to-digitalconverters with separate signal conditioning cir-cuitry with an analog bandwidth of 500 KHz. Acommon digital section transfers digitized data tothe ARMOR multiplexer. The user may selectsample rate from 1 KSps to 1 MSps1 for eachchannel on the Setup and Control Software.

2-5.2 USER SETTABLE COMPONENTSThe CTS-2131BL Analog Input module con-tains NO user-settable components although itcontains 23 factory-set pin jumpers and 8 fac-tory-adjusted potentiometers. The jumpersselect basic operational parameters such as inputconfigurations, input terminations, and inputvoltage ranges. The potentiometers calibrate thevarious voltage ranges. Jumper functions,shown in the tables on the following pages, areprovided for informational purposes only. Alladjustable components have been correctly setduring factory calibration and their settings mustnot be disturbed.

NOTEIf the potentiometer settings areinadvertently changed, the mod-ule may not operate properly. Ifthis occurs, the module must bereturned to the factory for cali-bration.

2-5.3 SPECIFICATIONSCTS-2131BL module specifications are listed inthe following table.

1. Minimum and maximum rates may vary depending upon the system configuration.

FEATURE CTS-2131BL


Sample rate (each channel)a

a. Minimum and maximum rates may vary depending upon the system configuration.

2 kSps to 1 MSps

Sample rateselection

Each channel independentlysoftware-selectable

Analog bandwidth DC - 500 kHz ±3dB

Filtering Optional filter modules available

Sample size 8 or 12 bits, software-selectable

Input configuration Single-ended (unbalanced) or differen-tial (balanced), factory set

Input termination 50Ω or unterminated (>1MΩ),factory-set

Input impedance>1MΩ or 50Ω Other impedances available on special order

Input voltage range ±5V (custom by special order)

Input overvoltage protection ±30V

Meas. Accuracy ±0.5% full-scale maximum total error

Power requirements +5V 1.6A (typical), 2.1A (maximum)-5.2V 0.1A (typical), 0.2A (maximum)+15V 0.3A (typical), 0.4A (maximum) -15V 0.2A (typical), 0.3A (maximum)


Module weight 0.90 lb (0.44 kg) with filters

Code, bipolarFFFH = + Full Scale (+5)800H = 0V000H = – Full Scale (–5)




Input Configuration Jumper Settings

Jumper Channel Single-Ended Differential

JA3 1 Short Open

JA8 2 Short Open

JA13 3 Short Open

JA18 4 short Open

JA25 All

Input Termination Jumper Settings

Jumper Channel Hi-Z 75Ω 1 50Ω 2

JA4 1 Open Short Short




JA25 All

JA25JA24JA23

JA5JA1 JA6 JA10

JA3

JA4

JA2JA8

JA9JA7

JA20 JA15JA17JA16 JA11

JA19

JA18JA12JA14JA13

CAUTIONDo not disturbpotentiometers.

Figure 2-5. CTS-2131BL Analog Input Module

(open)

(open) (open)

11

1 11

1. Value of R11, R32,

2. Value of R11, R32,

R53, and R74 must be 75Ω.

R53, and R74 must be 49.9Ω.


NOTEThe jumper settings shown aboverepresent factory default set-tings. These settings function inconjunction with the factory-cali-brated adjustable potentiometersand must not be disturbed.

NOTEIf any potentiometer settings arechanged, the module may notoperate properly. If this occurs,the module must be returned tothe factory for calibration.

Input Voltage Range Jumper Settings

Jumper Channel 0 – 1VUnipolar

0 – 5VUnipolar

0 – 10VUnipolar

± 1VBipolar

± 5VBipolar

± 10VBipolar

JA1

1JA2 Open Open Open

JA5

JA6

2JA7 Open Open Open

JA10

JA11

3JA12 Open Open Open

JA15

JA16

4JA17 Open Open Open

JA20

JA23 1 & 2

JA24 3 & 4 1

1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1

1 1 1 1 1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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1 1


2-6 CTS-2138AL TIME CODE/ VOICE INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE

2-6.1 GENERALThe CTS-2138AL Time Code/Voice Input/Out-put module provides a time code channel and avoice channel for ARMOR systems. A singleCTS-2138AL module provides time code input,voice input, time code output, and voice outputcapability.

The CTS-2138AL generates time code datawhich is merged into the input data stream bythe ARMOR multiplexer. The module generatesaccurate time code with or without an externaltime code signal. It synchronizes to and decodesIRIG-A, IRIG-B, or IRIG-G time code referencesignals. If a time code signal is present at theinput, the module will decode the externally-generated time code and merge it into the inputdata stream. If the time code signal is notpresent, or if it drops out temporarily, the mod-ule will flywheel, generating an accurate timecode reference on its own.

The time code output channel regenerates anIRIG-A, IRIG-B, or IRIG-G from the demulti-plexed output stream. The module is factory-programmable for use with IRIG-A, -B, or -G.Contact your Sypris Data Systems if field recon-figuration to different time codes is required.

The voice channel is an 8-bit analog channelwith samples rates of 2,000, 5,000, 10,000,20,000, 50,000, or 100,000 samples per second.The input voltage range may be scaled by a soft-ware-programmable gain amplifier on the mod-ule. The gain settings are 1, 2, 4, or 8, resulting

in a minimum measurable voltage of 4.8 mV (1bit with a gain of 8) and maximum measurableinput of 10V (full scale).

The voice channel output section reproduces thescaled input voltage. The sample rate of the out-put section is automatically programmed to thesame sample rate as the input section.

2-6.2 USER SETTABLE COMPONENTSAll CTS-2138AL modules are factory-config-ured and contain no user-settable components.All applicable pin jumpers are permanentlywire-wrapped to provide the operating parame-ters specified by the customer-defined salesorder.

Factory-test jumper JA1 must remain open (donot short).

The CTS-2138AL module contains three adjust-able potentiometers. These potentiometers havebeen correctly adjusted during factory calibra-tion and their settings must not be disturbed.

NOTEIf any potentiometer settings areinadvertently changed, the mod-ule may not operate properly. Ifthis occurs, the module must bereturned to the factory for cali-bration.

2-6.3 SPECIFICATIONSCTS-2138AL module specifications are listed inthe table on the following page.


FEATURE CTS-2138AL

T/C Input Format Amplitude Modulated IRIG-A, -B, or -G

Input Format Select Factory-Programmable

T/C Input Voltage 0.5 Vp-p to 10.0 Vp-p

T/C Input Impedance 50Ω unbalanced

T/C Output Format Amplitude Modulated IRIG-A, -B, or -G

Output Format Select Factory-Programmable independentof input format

T/C Output Voltage 0.5 Vp-p to 10.0 Vp-p adjustable

Internal Clock Stability ±100 PPM

Voice Input Voltage 0.5 Vp-p to 10.0 Vp-p

Voice InputImpedance

50Ω unbalanced or 600Ω balanced (transformer coupled)

Voice Output Voltage 0.5 Vp-p to 10.0 Vp-p adjustable

Voice OutputImpedance

Lo-Z unbalanced or 600W balanced (transformer coupled)

Power Consumption 7.6 W typical, 9.5W max

Module Weight 0.80 lbs (0.36 kg)

Temperature Range 0°C to +55°C operating–55°C to +125°C storage

Maximum Modules per System Configuration-dependent

Figure 2-6. CTS-2138AL Time Code/Voice Input/Output Module

Do not disturbCAUTION

JA1 (open)

potentiometers.


2-7 CTS-2119AL BIT SYNCHRONIZER MODULE

2-7.1 GENERALThe CTS-2119AL Bit Synchronizer extracts thedata clock signal from the data bit stream inapplications where no discrete data clock signalis present. The Bit Synchronizer module isdesigned to be used in conjunction with theCTS-2111 PCM Input Module which requiresboth data and clock inputs.

In ARMOR units configured for the CTS-2119AL module, the Bit Synchronizer outputsare internally routed to the appropriate PCMinput module. The Bit Synchronizer extracts theclock signal from the data and then sends theseparate clock and NRZ data signals to the PCMinput module. The CTS-2119AL Bit Synchro-nizer provides 4 channels. Each channel acceptsa range of input voltages to accommodate a widevariety of equipment, including telemetryreceivers. Each channel can be factory-set for aspecific data bit rate.

2-7.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTS (to be determined)

2-7.3 SPECIFICATIONSCTS-2119AL module specifications are listed inthe following table.

FEATURE CTS-2119AL


Bit Rate(each channel)

1 kbps to 8 Mbps, NRZ code1 kbps to 4 Mbps, BiØ-0L code

Bit Rate Selection Independent for each channel(factory-set)

Input Signal Amplitude(each channel) 400 mVp-p to 8 Vp-p

Input Signal DC Offset 2 x Vp-p value

Input Termination 75Ω. 50Ω, or 10KΩ, for each channel(factory set)

Input PCM Code NRZ-L

Output Signals NRZ-L data and 0° clock

Temperature Range 10°C to 45°C operating-25°C to 70°C storage

Module Weight 1.00 lb (0.45 kg)

Power Consumption 35W typical, 52.5 W max

Maximum Modulesper System Configuration-Dependent

Figure 2-7. CTS-2119AL Bit Synchronizer Module

(to be supplied)


2-8 CTS-2141CL DEMULTIPLEXER MODULE

2-8.1 GENERALThe CTS-2141CL demultiplexer decomposesdata from the tape recorder during playback androute the data to the appropriate ARMOR outputmodule(s). The CTS-2141CL module may alsodemultiplex live data directly from the multiplex-er to the output modules when the ARMOR sys-tem is in loopback mode. A scan list stored inmemory onboard the demultiplexer maps the in-put channels to output channels so that input datamay be routed to the appropriate output channel.

The CTS-2141CL demultiplexer can transferdata to any combination of output modules. Datais transferred from the tape recorder in framesconsisting of a 32-bit sync word followed by upto 65,532 data words (as formatted by the multi-plexer during recording). Each data word is rout-ed to an output module/channel in accordancewith the scan list. Frames are repeated indefinite-ly until the system is halted by the user or the dataon the tape ends.

The CTS-2141CL can transfer data at rates of upto 128 million bits per second.

2-8.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTSThe CTS-2141CL demultiplexer contains nouser-settable components.


FEATURE CTS-2141CL

Maximum data rate 128 megabits/second

Sample plan size 4 to 65,532 entries (channels)

Frame sync word Programmable length and pattern

Output word length 8, 12, 16, 20, or 24 bits (software-select-able, input channel setup screens)

Tag size 7 bits (128 unique tags)

Tape drive interface Determined by ARMOR controller



Module weight 0.70 lbs (0.32 kg)

Temperature range 0°C to +55°C operating-55°C to +125°C storage

Maximum modules per system 1

Figure 2-8. CTS-2141CL Demultiplexer Module


2-9 CTS-2151CL PCM OUTPUT MODULE

2-9.1 GENERALThe CTS-2151CL PCM Output Module recon-structs data input to the ARMOR system via theCTS-2111 PCM input modules. Data is recon-structed during tape playback or in real-timewhen the ARMOR system is in loopback mode.The CTS-2151CL can reconstruct PCM datawith bit rates up to twenty million bits per sec-ond per channel. The CTS-2151CL Module pro-vides four independent digital output channels.Each channel outputs NRZ data with 0° clock.The recorded input code is reproduced duringoutput.

2-9.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTSFour sets (one for each channel) of six pin jump-ers are used to configure the PCM output chan-nels for either TTL or RS-422 operation. JA1through JA4 configure channels 1 through 4,respectively. Each channel may be configuredindependently. Jumper locations for each trans-mission mode are shown in Figure 2-9.

CAUTIONJumper positions not shown inFigure 2-9 must not be used.


FEATURE CTS-2151CL


Output signals per channel Data, 0° Clock

Bit rate(each channel)a


1 kbits/sec to 20 Mbits/sec

Bit rate selection Each channel independently software-selectable

Data format NRZ

Clock stability ±1%

Output signal levels TTL or RS-422

Output termination 50Ω (TTL), 120Ω (RS-422)

Output phase error ±16 bits/frame (maximum)



Module weight 0.90 lbs (0.41 kg)

Temperature range 0°C to +55°C operating –55°C to +125°C storage


JA1JA2

JA4 JA3

6 5 4 3 2 16 5 4 3 2 1

6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1

JUMPER SETTINGS FOR TTL

JUMPER SETTINGS FOR RS-422

Figure 2-9. CTS-2151CL PCM Output Module

JA1JA2

JA4 JA3

6 5 4 3 2 16 5 4 3 2 1

6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1


2-10 CTS-2161AL & CTS-2161BL PARALLEL OUTPUT MODULES

2-10.1 GENERALThe CTS-2161AL and CTS-2161BL parallel out-put modules reconstruct data input to the AR-MOR system via the CTS-2121AL andCTS2121BL input modules. The modules outputdigital words up to thirty-two bits wide. Dataoutput can be configured as four 8-bit channels.The maximum data output rate is 10MWps.*The CTS-2161 modules output data at a rate thatis constant, reconstructed, or averaged acrossARMOR frame times.

2-10.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTSTwo sets of eight pin jumpers (JA1 and JA2) areused to configure the module for TTL or ECL op-eration (CTS-2161AL is TTL, CTS-2161BL isECL). Both sets of jumpers must be set identical-ly. Jumper locations for each transmission modeare shown in Figure 2-10. Test jumper JA3 mustremain open.

2-10.3 SPECIFICATIONSCTS-2161AL and CTS-2161BL module specifi-cations are listed in the following table.

FEATURE CTS-2161A CTS-2161B

Data outputs 32

Data strobe outputs 4

Data outputs 4

Strobe polarity Jumper-selectable

Channelconfiguration 4 x 8 bit

Maximum dataoutput ratea


10 MWps

Output voltage level TTL ECL

Output load capacity 220/330Ωpull up/pull down 120Ω

Operational modes Periodic/continuous and non-period-ic/non-continuous

Power requirements:+5V 3.6A (typical), 7.4A (maximum)-5.2V 1.6A (typical), 1.9A (maximum)+15V 0.1A (typical), 0.2A (maximum)-15V 0.1A (typical), 0.2A (maximum)

Power consumption 29 W typical, 53W max

Module weight 1.05 lb (0.48 kg )



Figure 2-10. CTS-2161AL and CTS-2161BL Parallel Output Modules

JA3 (open)JA1

JA2

JA1 and JA2settings for

JA1 and JA2settings for

TTL operation(CTS-2161AL)

ECL operation(CTS-2161BL)


2-11 CTS-2171CL ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE

2-11.1 GENERALThe CTS-2171CL Analog Output Module is de-signed to reconstruct analog signals input to theARMOR system via the CTS-2131BL analog in-put module. Data is reconstructed during tapeplayback or in real-time when the ARMOR sys-tem is in loopback mode. The CTS-2171CL pro-vides a conversion rate of up to 10 MSps, makingit fully compatible with any of the analog inputmodules. The large-signal bandwidth of the unitis greater than 5 MHz at all voltage ranges.

The CTS-2171CL provides four independent an-alog channels consisting of four digital-to-analogconverters and associated scaling and bufferingcircuitry. The output scaling is factory-set. Theoutput buffers are suitable for driving 50Ω coax-ial cable.

2-11.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTSThe CTS02171CL Analog Output module con-tains NO user-settable components although iscontains 19 factory-set pin jumpers and 24 fac-tory-adjusted potentiometers. These compo-nents (except for JA19) are used to adjust thevarious output voltage ranges. Jumper positionsshown on page 2-17 are for informational pur-poses only. All components have been correctlyset during factory calibration, and their settingsmust not be disturbed. Jumper JA19 is for testpurposes only and must remain open.

NOTEIf any potentiometer settings arechanged, the module may notoperate properly. If this occurs,the module must be returned tothe factory for calibration.


FEATURE CTS-2171CL


Sample rate (each channel) a


2 kSps to 10 Megasamples/sec.

Sample rate selec-tion

Each channel independently software-selectable

Analog bandwidth DC - 5MHz ±3dB

Filtering Optional filter modules available

Sample size 8 or 12 bits, software-selectable

Output voltage range ±5V or custom

Output current 100mA maximum

Accuracy ±0.5% full-scale maximum total error




Code, bipolarFFFH = +Full Scale (+5)800H = 0V000H = –Full Scale (–5)




JA19 (open)

JA18

JA17

JA8JA4

JA12JA16

JA7JA3JA1JA2

JA6

JA5

JA15JA13

JA14

JA9

JA10

JA11

Figure 2-11. CTS-2171CL Analog Output Module

CAUTIONDo not disturbpotentiometers.

NOTEThe jumper settings shown on thefacing page represent factorydefault settings. These settingsfunction in conjunctions with thefactory-calibrated potentiome-ters and must not be disturbed.


Jumper Channel 0 – 1VUnipolar

0 – 5VUnipolar

0 – 10VUnipolar

± 1VBipolar

± 5VBipolar

± 10VBipolar

JA1

1

JA2 Open Open Open Open Open Open

JA3 Open Short Short Open Short Short

JA4

JA5

2



JA8

JA9

3



JA12

JA13

4



JA16

JA17 1 & 2

JA18 3 & 4

1

1 1 1 111

111111

1 1 1 1 1

111111

1 11111

1 1 1 1 1 1

111111

1 1 1 1 1 1

111111

1 1 1 1 1 1


2-12 CTS-2182AL CONTROLLER MODULE

2-12.1 GENERALThe CTS-2182AL Controller for Model 64/Buff-ered VLDS provides a number of functions. Itinterfaces to the host PC (embedded controllerfor touchscreen chassis), the ARMOR system,and the Sypris Data Systems Model 64/BufferedVLDS tape drive. The controller interprets usercommands from the host PC/embedded control-ler and relays status information back to the hostPC/embedded controller. The controllerswitches the ARMOR system and the tape drivebetween reproduce, record, loopback, and pausemodes according to commands received fromthe host PC/embedded controller. The controllerreceives configuration parameters from the hostPC/embedded controller and passes them to thevarious system modules.

The controller provides the system clocks whichset the sample rates for each of the input and out-put modules, as well as the aggregate bit rateclock used to transfer data to the tape recorder.All of these rates may be set by the user via theARMOR Setup and Control Software on thehost PC/embedded controller.

2-12.2 USER SETTABLE COMPONENTSThree sets of eight pin jumpers are used to con-figure the Controller/host PC interface for eitherRS-232 or RS-422 operation. All jumpers mustbe set identically. Jumper locations for eachtransmission mode are shown in Figure 2-10.

2-12.3 SPECIFICATIONSCTS-2182AL module specifications are listed inthe following table.

FEATURE CTS-2182AL

Master clock bit rate 100 Hz to 64 MHz

Initial clock accuracy ±40 ppm

Clock drift ±80 ppm max

Tape drive interface Model 64/ BVLDS

Tape drive datainterface TTL, 8-bit

Host PC interface RS-232 or RS-422 (jumper-selectable)

Host PC baud rate 9600

Power/Temperature monitor

+5V, -5.2V, +15V, -15V,air temp. 0°F - 300°F





Maximum modules per system 2 (one master, one slave)

JA1

JA2

JA3

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1



Figure 2-12. CTS-2182AL Controller Module


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2-13 CTS-2191AL & CTS-2191CL STANDARD CHASSIS

2-13.1 GENERALThe CTS-2191AL and CTS-2191CL standardchassis are designed for use in a laboratory-typeenvironment. These chassis are standard EIA 19inch (48.3 cm) wide rack-mount chassis, avail-able in two lengths: 26 inch (66 cm) and 21 inch(53.3 cm). All units contain a 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz power supply, side-draft ventilating fans,and either a 20-slot (CTS-2191AL) or a 15-slot(CTS-2191CL) backplane.

All interconnections to customer equipment andtape drives are made via connectors on the rearpanel. The quantity and placement of Data I/Oconnectors are determined by the module com-plement, and connector types (BNC, twin BNC,Triax) are supplied per customer specification.

The power supply within the chassis convertsstandard 100-240 Vac power to all dc power andreference voltages required by the ARMOR sys-tem. The power switch is located on the rear pan-el and ac power is input at the rear of the chassisby means of a standard detachable power cord.

The CTS-2191AL chassis contains three fans,mounted on the right-hand side panel, to forceairflow across the internal module assemblies.The shorter CTS-2191CL chassis contains twofans, mounted on the right-hand side panel, forthe same purpose. Additionally, the chassispower supply contains two internal fans to forceair through the power supply. These fans arelocated on the forward left-hand side panel onboth chassis. A minimum of 3 inches (7.6 cm)of clearance on both sides of the chassis isrequired to allow for proper airflow.

2-13.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTSThe CTS-2191Al and CTS-2191CL chassis con-tain no user-settable components.

2-13.3 SPECIFICATIONSStandard chassis specifications are listed in thefollowing table.

FEATURE CTS-2191A CTS-2191B CTS-2191C

Backplane 15-slot 20-slot 15-slot

Input Voltage 100 to 240 Vac, single-phase

Input Frequency 47 to 63Hz

Input Power 1000 Watts, maximum

Fuse 4A 250V (2 each)

Height 8.4" (21.3 cm)

Width 16.38" (41.6 cm)

Depth (behind front panel) 26.0" (66 cm) 21.0"

(53.3 cm)

Front Panel 8.72" high x 19" wide, EIA Standard Hole Pattern

Indicators Power (on front panel)

Controls Power On/Off (on rear panel)

TemperatureRange

0°C to +55°C operating-55°C to +125°C storage

Maximum mod-ules per system Configuration Dependent

Connectors(Front Panel) None

Connectors (Rear Panel)

POWER, HOST PC, TAPE 1 DATA, TAPE 2 DATA, TAPE 1 CONTROL, TAPE 2CONTROL, and DATA I/O*

* Numbers and types of DATA I/O connectors are determined by system configuration and customer specification.


TAPE 1 CONTROL TAPE 2 CONTROL

POWER CABLERECEPTACLE

TAPE 2 DATA

TAPE 1 DATA HOST PC

DATA I/O CONNECTORS (Module complement determines quantity, type, and placement.)

Figure 2-13b. Standard Chassis Rear Panel (typical)

Figure 2-13a. Standard Chassis (CTS-2191CL shown)


2-14 CTS-2191SL & CTS-2191TL TOUCHSCREEN CHASSIS

2-14.1 GENERALThe CTS-2191SL and CTS2191TL touchscreenchassis are similar to the standard chassisARMOR except for the addition of the on-boardcomputer, the front-panel display/touch screen,and related components. All models of touch-screen chassis are 2 inches longer than corre-sponding models of standard chassis.

The touchscreen chassis are designed for use in alaboratory environment. The touchscreen chas-sis are standard EIA 19 inch (48.3 cm) widerack-mount chassis, available in two lengths: 28inch (71.1 cm) and 23 inch (58.4 cm). All unitscontain a 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz power supply,side-draft ventilating fans, an on-board Pentium-class single-board computer with hard drive(embedded PC), a front-panel flat LCD touch-sensitive VGA display screen, a 3-1/2 inch dis-kette drive, and either a 15-slot (CTS-2191SL ora 20-slot (CTS-2191TL) backplane. Connectorsfor optional keyboard and mouse are providedon the front panel.

All interconnections to customer equipment andtape drives are made via connectors on the rearpanel. The quantity and placement of Data I/Oconnectors are determined by the module com-plement, and connector types (BNC, twin BNC,Triax) are supplied per customer specification.

The power supply within the chassis convertsstandard 100-240 Vac power to all dc power andreference voltages required by the ARMOR sys-tem, on-board computer (embedded PC) system,and touchscreen/LCD display screen. Thepower switch is located on the rear panel and acpower is input at the rear of the chassis by meansof a standard detachable power cord.

The CTS-2191TL contains three fans, mountedon the right chassis side panel, to force airflowacross the internal module assemblies. The

shorter CTS-2191SL contains two fans, mountedon the right chassis side panel, for the same pur-pose. The chassis power supply contains twointernal fans to force air through the power sup-ply. These fans are located on the forward leftchassis side panel. A minimum of 3 inches (7.6cm) of clearance on both sides of the chassis isrequired to allow for adequate airflow.

2-14.2 USER-SETTABLE COMPONENTSThe CTS-2191SL and CTS-2191TL chassis con-tain no user-settable components.

2-14.3 SPECIFICATIONSTouchscreen chassis specifications are listed inthe following table.

FEATURE CTS-2191SL CTS-2191TL

Backplane 15-slot 20-slot

Input Voltage 100 to 240 Vac, single-phase

Input Frequency 47 to 63Hz

Input Power 1000 Watts, maximum

Fuse 4A 250V (2 each)

Height 8.4" (21.3 cm)

Width 16.38" (41.6 cm)

Depth (behind front panel)

21.0"(53.3 cm)

26.0"(66 cm)

Front Panel 8.72" (22.15 cm) High x 19" (48.26 cm) Wide EIA Standard Hole Pattern.

Display/Touch-screen

5.125 high x 8.75 wide LCD flat screen, VGA resolution. 5-wire resistive touchscreen

Indicators None

Controls Power On/Off (on rear panel)

Embedded PC Pentium-class, single-board, computer with VGA adapter, 4 COM ports, FDD, and HDD.

Temperature. Range

0°C to +55°C operating-55°C to +125°C storage

Maximum mod-ules per system Configuration Dependent

Connectors(Front Panel) Keyboard (AT), Mouse (PS2)

Connectors (Rear Panel)

POWER, HOST PC, COM 1, COM 2, COM 3, VGA, TAPE 1 DATA, TAPE 2 DATA, TAPE 1 CONTROL, TAPE 2 CONTROL,and DATA I/O*

* Numbers and types of Data I/O connectors are determined by system configuration and customer specification.

MODULE DESCRIPTIONS 2-23/blank

COM 1

COM 2

COM 3

HOST PC

VGA

TAPE 1 DATA

TAPE 2 DATA



DATA I/O CONNECTORS (Module complement determines quantity, type, and placement.)

Figure 2-14b. Touchscreen Chassis Rear Panel (typical)

DISPLAY/TOUCHSCREEN

MOUSE CONNECTOR

KEYBOARDCONNECTOR

3-1/2” DISKETTE DRIVE

Figure 2-14a. Touchscreen Chassis (CTS-2191-SL Shown with optional handles)


INSTALLATION 3-1

SECTION 3

INSTALLATION

3-1 GENERAL

This section contains basic installation informa-tion. It provides instructions on how to mounthe ARMOR into an equipment rack, how tointerconnect typical ARMOR configurationswith the tape drive(s) and a host computer, andhow to install the control program software.

NOTEThis section provides only gen-eral interconnection informationthat is representative of typicalARMOR systems. Refer toAppendix A for the specific inter-connection requirements for yourparticular system configuration.


3-2 UNPACKING

No special instructions are required for unpack-ing the ARMOR, other than to use normal care.

If damage to the shipping container or cushion-ing material is noted during unpacking, retainthese materials until the contents of the shipmenthave been inspected for any signs of physical,mechanical, and electrical damage. If the equip-

ment is physically damaged in any way or failsto operate according to specifications, notifySypris Data Systems immediately.

If your examination indicates the equipment hasbeen damaged in transit, notify the carrier andretain all shipping materials for the carrier'sexamination.

3-3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

All ARMOR chassis enclosures are standardEIA 19-inch (48.3 cm) wide rack-mount chassis.Standard chassis are available in two lengths: 26inch (66 cm) and 21 inch (53.3 cm) for 15-slotand 20-slot versions, respectively. Touchscreenchassis are 2 inches (5.1 cm) longer than thestandard chassis.

All connections between the ARMOR systemand customer equipment are made at the rearpanel of the chassis.

The power switch is located at the rear of theARMOR chassis. For convenience, this switchmay be left in the ON position and a remotely-switched power source may be used to turn theARMOR on and off.

On standard chassis, a front panel LED indicatorlights to show that the ARMOR is powered-up.On touchscreen chassis, the touchscreen displayilluminates when the ARMOR is powered-up.

A minimum of five inches (12.7 cm) clearance isrecommended at the rear of the chassis for inter-connecting cabling clearance. A minimum ofthree inches (7.6 cm) clearance is required onboth sides of the chassis for ventilation.

3-2 INSTALLATION

3-3.1 RACK MOUNT SLIDE INSTALLATION The ARMOR is designed for installation into astandard 19-inch (48.3 cm) RETMA rack. TheARMOR requires 8.75 inches (22.2 cm) of verti-cal space in the rack. The supplied slide set isadjustable and will allow installation into rackswith depths of 24 inches (61 cm), 26 inches (66cm), 28 inches (71.1 cm), and 30 inches (76.2cm).

ARMOR units are supplied with rack-mountslide assemblies pre-installed on the ARMOR.

Use the following procedure to rack mount theARMOR.

NOTEThe slide consists of 3 parts: theinner slide (attached to theARMOR), the intermediate slide,and the outer slide (attaches torack). Right and left slide assem-blies are symmetrical.

1. Separate the outer and intermediate slidefrom the inner slide.

Pull the outer slide to the rear of theARMOR until the spring-loaded stop pinengages the intermediate slide. Continuepulling both slides to the rear until thespring-loaded stop pin on the inner slideengages the intermediate slide. Press inon the stop pin to release the intermedi-ate and outer slides from the inner slide.Pull the intermediate and outer slides offthe rear of the inner slide.

2. Push (telescope) the intermediate andouter slides back together.

3. On the rack, measure the distancebetween the front and rear mountingrails.

4. The ARMOR slide set will accommodate

24, 26, 28, and 30-inch (61, 66, 71.1, and76.2 centimeter) spacing. If necessary,remove and reattach the mountingbracket at the rear of the slide so the dis-tance between the mounting tabs at thefront and rear of the slide matches themeasured distance.

5. Determine the location that the ARMORwill occupy in the rack. Total verticalspace required is 8.75 inches (22.2 cm).With a piece of tape, mark the top andbottom edges of the front panel space tobe used by the ARMOR on the rack rail.

6. Measure up 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) from thelower mark determined in Step 5. Thismeasurement should correspond with ahole in the rack’s front mounting rail.See Figure 3-1. This is the hole that theARMOR front panel thumb screw willpass through.

7. Locate the nut bar (Figure 3-1, item 1).Loosely attach the nut bar to the backside of the front mounting rail.

a. Inserting a flat-head 10-24 screwthrough the hole below the holeidentified in Step 7 into the bottomhole on the nut plate. See Figure 3-1.

b. Insert a flat-head 10-24 screw throughthe mounting rail into the top hole inthe nut plate. See Figure 3-1.

c. Repeat on opposite front mountingrail.

8. Measure down 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) fromthe upper mark determined in Step 5.This measurement should correspondwith a hole in the rack’s front mountingrail. See Figure 3-1. Install a U-clip nut(Figure 3-1, item 3) over this hole.Repeat on opposite front rail.

9. Support the slide in its approximate posi-

INSTALLATION 3-3

tion between the front and rear rackmounting rails. Insert the tabs at thefront of the slide under the nut plateinstalled in Step 7. The tabs will fitbetween the two screws as shown in Fig-ure 3-1. Tighten the nutplate screws tosnug only.

10. Working from the rear of the rack,loosely attach the slide rear mountingbracket to the rear mounting rail withtwo 10-24 bolts and locknuts. Insert thelower bolt into the rail hole that corre-sponds with the front rail hole identifiedin Step 6. Insert the second bolt throughthe hole immediately above the first bolt.Ensure that the slide is level, front toback. Tighten the two bolts to snug only.

11. Repeat Steps 9 and 10 for the oppositeslide.

CAUTIONTo prevent equipment damage orpersonal injury, two persons arerequired to install the ARMORinto the rack.

12. Lift the ARMOR into position and startthe inner slides into the intermediateslides on both sides. Push the ARMORback into the rack until the front panel isflush with the rack front rails.

13. Insert the ARMOR front panel thumb-screws through the rack rails and into thenutplates. Tighten to snug only. Adjustthe rear of the slides as required forproper alignment and securely tighten allhardware at rear of slides.

14. Loosen the ARMOR front panel thumb-screws and pull the ARMOR out from

!

Figure 3-1. Slide Mounting

3-4 INSTALLATION

the rack approximately 6-8 inches (15-20cm) and adjust the front of the slides asrequired for proper alignment. Tightennutplate screws securely.

15. Push the ARMOR back into the rack andtighten the front panel thumbscrews.

3-3.2 PRIMARY POWERThe ARMOR chassis incorporates an adaptivepower supply which can accept input line volt-ages of 100 to 240 volts at 50-60 Hz. TheARMOR may be reconfigured to operate fromany available facility power that falls within thespecified voltage and frequency ranges byreplacing the power cable with one that is com-patible with local power standards.

3-3.2.1 Power CablesIn the United States and Canada, use the UL/CSA ac power cable supplied with the ARMOR,or an equivalent. Wherever the ARMOR isinstalled, an ac power cable with polarities and apower-input socket equivalent to that providedwith the ARMOR must be used. Polarities forthe ac power cable and power-input socket areshown in Figure 3-2.

One of the following is required when connect-ing the ARMOR to 240 Vac, or facility power incountries other than the United States and Can-ada.

1. Use a purchased ac power cable that iscompliant with the ARMOR polarity andinput-power socket requirements and thewall-plug standards established in thecountry of installation.

2. Use a purchased 250V-rated ac powercable that is compliant with the ARMORinput-socket requirements and isapproved for use in the country of instal-lation.

3-3.2.2 FusesThe ARMOR incorporates a 4.0A fuse in serieswith the power cable line and neutral conductors(2 fuses total) to provide protection against cur-

rent overload. The specified fuses (4A) are usedwith all applicable input voltage ratings; there-fore, fuse values need not be changed whenreconfiguring for operation from different linevoltage.

WARNINGTo avoid injury, remove powercable from input power module atrear of ARMOR before replacingfuses.

If a fuse fails, replace with the same type andvalue (4.0A) to ensure continued protectionagainst fire. Replacement procedure is as fol-lows:

Power Cable Symbol Key

Symbol Description ConductorColor

L Line or Active Conductor("live" or "hot") Brown

N Neutral Conductor Blue

E Earth Ground Green

Figure 3-2. Power Cable Polarities

INSTALLATION 3-5

1. Open fuse access cover on input powermodule by prying at notch at top edge ofcover (Figure 3-3A).

2. Pull fuse carrier from input power mod-ule (Figure 3-3B).

3. Remove blown fuse from retaining clipson carrier and replace with new fuse

(Figure 3-3C).

4. Reinstall fuse carrier in input powermodule and close access cover.

3-3.3 CONTROL CONNECTIONSTwo types of control connections are used withthe ARMOR.

Figure 3-4. ARMOR Rear Panel Connectors (typical)

COM 1

COM 2

COM 3

HOST PC

VGA

TAPE 1 DATA

TAPE 2 DATA



DATA I/O CONNECTORS(Module complement determines quantity, type, and placement.)

Figure 3-3. Fuse Replacement

A B C

Pry here to open

Remove fuse carrier

Pull fuse from clips

3-6 INSTALLATION

A host computer-to-ARMOR, or embedded PC-to-ARMOR, control connection (Host PC con-nection) is required to provide setup and controlcommands to the ARMOR from the controllingdevice. This Host PC connection is required inall ARMOR system configurations.

A second optional ARMOR-to-tape drive con-trol connection (Tape Control connection)allows the ARMOR to command the tape drive.Two control links are supported (allowing simul-taneous control of two tape drives) when theARMOR contains a second slave Controllermodule. In applications where the tape drive iscontrolled directly by the host computer or otherexternal controller, instead of by the ARMOR,the ARMOR-to-tape drive control link is notrequired.

NOTERefer to Appendix A for the con-trol link requirements for yourspecific system configuration.

Refer to Figure 3-4 for locations of connectorsreferenced in the following paragraphs.

3-3.3.1 Host PC ConnectionControl of the ARMOR is accomplished via aserial link between the RS-232 serial port (COM1, 2, 3, or 4) on the host computer or embeddedhost controller and the Controller module via theHOST PC connector on the rear panel.

The HOST PC connector is a standard typeDB25S which mates with a standard RS-232serial data cable. Pin assignments for the HOSTPC connector are shown in Table 3-1.

NOTEHOST PC connector pins that arenot listed in Table 3-1 are notconnected.

NOTEFor custom installations, RS-422control can be used. Contactyour Sypris Data Systems repre-sentative for information.

Table 3-1. HOST PC Connector Pin Assignments

Pin SignalName Description

2 RD ARMOR Receive Data

3 TD ARMOR Transmit Data

4 RTS Internally connected to CTS

5 CTS Internally connected to RTS

6 DSR Internally connected to DSR and DTR

7 COM Circuit Common

8 DCD Internally connected to DSR and DTR

20 DTR Internally connected to DSR and DCD

HOST PC

ARMOR

COM PORT

Figure 3-5. Host PC Connection For Standard Chassis ARMOR

(STANDARD CHASSIS)

HOSTCOMPUTER

16823378-010 or16823378-025

HOST PC

ARMOR (TOUCHSCREEN

COM 1

CHASSIS)

Figure 3-6. Host PC Connection For Touchscreen Chassis ARMOR

16824033-012

INSTALLATION 3-7

3-3.3.1.1 Standard ChassisOn ARMOR standard chassis, connect the serialcable between the HOST PC connector on theARMOR chassis and the RS-232 serial port(COMM1, 2, 3, or 4) on the host computer orother external controller device as shown in Fig-ure 3-5. Available serial cables in variouslengths are listed in Table 3-4.

3-3.3.1.2 Touchscreen ChassisOn ARMOR touchscreen chassis with embed-ded PC, connect the supplied serial cable (SyprisData Systems Part Number 16824033-012)between the HOST PC connector and the COM1 connector (adjacent to the HOST PC connec-tor) on the ARMOR chassis rear panel as shownin Figure 3-6. When connected in this fashion,all setup and control commands must be inputlocally, either through the front-panel touch-screen or by means of an optional keyboard and/or mouse which may be connected to theARMOR front panel.

Optionally, the touchscreen chassis may con-nected in the same manner as the standard chas-sis so it is commanded only by a host computeror other controller device. For this configura-tion, connect the serial cable between the HostPC connector and the RS-232 serial port on thehost computer or other device in the same man-ner as the standard chassis shown in Figure 3-5.

NOTEWhen connected as a standardchassis, the touchscreen willappear to function normally, butwill be unable to communicatewith the ARMOR’s controllermodule.

3-3.3.2 Tape Drive Control ConnectionThe ARMOR to tape drive control link connectsbetween the TAPE 1 CONTROL connector onthe ARMOR rear panel and the J4 CONTROLconnector on the Native Parallel I/O panel on thetape drive as shown in Figure 3-7.

ARMOR chassis which are factory-configuredwith two controller modules are provided withan additional TAPE 2 CONTROL connector,providing the ARMOR with the ability to simul-taneously control two tape drives. See Figure 3-4 for connector locations.

Pin assignments for the TAPE 1 CONTROL andTAPE 2 CONTROL connectors are shown inTable 3-2.

NOTETAPE DATA connector pins thatare not listed in Table 3-3 are notconnected.

NOTERefer to the technical manualsupplied with the tape drive fordescriptions of the signals listedin Table 3-3.

The control cable which connects the ARMORto the tape drive must be compatible with theCONTROL connector on the tape drive’s NativeParallel I/O panel. Cables, designed for this pur-pose, are available from Sypris Data Systems.These cables are listed in Table 3-4.

3-3.3.3 Tape Drive Data ConnectionData transmission between the ARMOR and thetape drive is via the TAPE 1 DATA connector onthe ARMOR rear panel as shown in Figure 3-7.This data consists of the record data, which hasbeen multiplexed by the ARMOR, that is sentfrom the ARMOR to the tape drive for recording

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to tape; and the reproduce data that is read offtape and sent from the tape drive to the ARMORfor demultiplexing.

ARMOR chassis which are factory-configuredwith two controller modules are provided withan additional TAPE 2 DATA connector, provid-ing the ARMOR with the ability to record datato two tape drives; either simultaneously (inde-pendent record) or sequentially (pong record).See Figure 3-4 for connector locations.

Pin assignments for TAPE 1 DATA and TAPE 2DATA connectors are shown in Table 3-3.

NOTEConnector pins that are not listedin Table 3-3 are not connected.

NOTERefer to the technical manualsupplied with the tape drive fordescriptions of the signals listedin Table 3-3.

As with the tape control connection, the datacable must be compatible with the DATA I/Oconnector on the tape drive’s Native Parallel I/Opanel. Cables, designed for this purpose, areavailable from Sypris Data Systems. Thesecables are listed in Table 3-4.

Table 3-2. TAPE CONTROL Connector Pin Assignments

Pin SignalName Description

1 CD0 Control Bus Bit 0








9 STB-0 Strobe

10 IBF-0 Input Buffer Full

11 OBF Output Buffer Full

12 ACK-0 Acknowledge

13 BUSY-0 Busy

17 COM Circuit Common

23 SELECT-0 Select

24 ATTN-0 Attention

25 RESET-0 Reset

Table 3-3. TAPE DATA Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Name Description

1 DTE-0 Data Transfer Enable

2 RR Record Ready

3 NC PB Sync (Not Used)

4 NC GND

5 VD7 Data Bus Bit 7


7 VE5 Data Bus Bit 5

8 RDS Read Data Strobe

9 DTR Data Transfer Request




13 WDS Write Data Strobe

14 ERR1 Error 1

15 CO Clock Out



20 COM GND

21 COM GND

24 - 36 COM GND

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3-3.4 DATA I/O CONNECTIONSData I/O connections between the ARMOR andthe user’s I/O equipment are unique for each sys-tem installation/application. All data I/O signalsare routed through the DATA I/O connectors onthe ARMOR rear panel.

The configuration of the ARMOR rear panel(i.e., quantity, type, and placement of data I/Oconnectors) is determined at the time of manu-facture and is determined by the type and place-ment of installed data modules in the ARMORchassis. Each modular DATA I/O connectorpanel assembly on the rear panel connects withan individual data module. A typical rear panel(for an ARMOR configured with 1 Bit Sync, 1PCM In, 2 PCM Out, 1 Analog In, 1 AnalogOut, and 1 Time Code/Voice modules) is shownin Figure 3-4.

Data I/O interfacing and cabling requirementsare determined by the specific data formats sup-ported by your ARMOR configuration. Detaileddata I/O interfacing information for your spe-cific configuration is provided in Appendix A.

NOTERefer to Appendix A for detailedinterfacing and cabling require-ments for the data I/O connec-tions provided with your specificARMOR configuration.

Cable, Serial, 10 ft. (RS-232 DB9F to DB25M) 16823378-010

Cable, Serial, 25 ft. (RS-232 DB9F to DB25M) 16823378-025

Cable, Control, 5 ft. (DB25M to DB25M) 16828624-205



Cable, Data, 5 ft. (DB37M to DB37M) 16828624-005



Table 3-4. Interconnecting Cable Assemblies

Description Part Number

TAPE 1 CONTROL

TAPE 2 CONTROL

TAPE 1 DATA

TAPE 2 DATA

J4 CONTROL

J3 CH 1 DATA

J4 CONTROL

J3 CH 1 DATA

ARMOR

TAPE DRIVE 1

TAPE DRIVE 2

Figure 3-7. ARMOR-to-Tape Drive Control and Data Connections

16828624-205, -210, or -220

16828624-205, -210, or -220

16828624-005, -010, or -020

16828624-005, -010, or -020

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3-4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

NOTESoftware is pre-installed in thetouchscreen chassis and installa-tion is not required unless thetouchscreen ARMOR is to becontrolled by a external hostcomputer (see Figure 3-5). If ahost computer is used, install thesoftware in the host computer .

The ARMOR Setup and Control Program mustbe installed in the host computer or remote con-troller device that is to control the ARMOR.

The supplied software program runs on the hostcomputer/controller device (or Remote Host) toprovide complete operational control of allARMOR functionality by means of an interac-tive graphical user interface (GUI).

3-4.1 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTSPrior to installing the ARMOR Setup and Con-trol Program software, ensure that your com-puter or other controller device meets thefollowing minimum requirements:

• Pentium-class IBM-compatible PC

• Windows 95/98/NT Operating System

• 16 Mb RAM

• 3 Mb available HDD space

• VGA video display

• One available serial port

3-4.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE1. Power up the host computer or remote

controller device and allow the Windowsoperating system to initialize.

2. Ensure that no other Windows applica-tions are running. If virus protection isactive, it should be disabled during the

installation process.

3. Insert disk 1 of the ARMOR Setup andControl Program installation set into thehost computer’s diskette drive.

4. Click on the Windows Start button andselect Run.

5. Type a:/setup.exe in the Run dialog boxand press ENTER to begin the installa-tion process.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions tocomplete the installation process. Thenewly-installed program that controls theARMOR is named armor1host.exe.

3-5 CONTROL SYSTEM CHECKOUT

The following checkout procedure may to usedto verify that the ARMOR and connected tapedrive(s) control systems are functional.

NOTEThe following control systemcheckout will verify that theARMOR and tape drive(s) areproperly connected and that theircontrol systems are functioningcorrectly. It will not verify thatthe ARMOR or tape drive(s) datahandling abilities are functional.

1. Connect the ARMOR to the tape drive(s)as specified in Appendix A.

If tape drive is to be controlled byARMOR, use appropriate control cable(Table 3-4) to connect TAPE 1 CON-TROL connector on ARMOR rear panelto CONTROL connector on tape drive I/O panel. If two tape drives are used,duplicate connection from TAPE 2 CON-TROL connector on ARMOR to tapedrive 2.

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Using appropriate cable, connect TAPE 1DATA connector on ARMOR rear panelto DATA I/O connector on tape drive. Iftwo tape drives are used, duplicate con-nection from TAPE 2 DATA on ARMORto tape drive 2.

2. (standard chassis only) Using appropriateserial cable, connect HOST PC connec-tor on ARMOR rear panel to COM porton host computer.

(touchscreen chassis only) Using sup-plied serial cable, connect HOST PCconnector to COM 1 connector onARMOR rear panel.

3. Apply facility power to ARMOR, tapedrive(s), and host computer (if used).

NOTE(touchscreen chassis only) If thefront panel touchscreen display isblank after the embedded PCboots up, the BIOS configurationmay be corrupted. Refer toTouchscreen Chassis BIOS Con-figuration in Section 7.

4. Allow the Window operating system inthe touchscreen chassis or host computerto initialize.

NOTEIn the following steps, referencesare made to click and double-click. For applications using thehost computer, use standardmouse techniques to makedesired on-screen selections. Fortouchscreen chassis ARMORapplications, make selections bylightly touching the desired on-screen function with your fingertip.

5. On the host computer (standard chassisARMOR), use the mouse to double-clickon the ARMOR 1 HOST icon to start theARMOR Setup and Control Program.On touchscreen chassis ARMOR, lightlytouch the ARMOR WINDOWS icon twotimes (to simulate a mouse double-click)to start the program.

NOTE(Host Computer Only) For initialinstallation, the COM port maybe undefined, preventing hostcomputer-to-ARMOR communi-cation, halting the initializationprocess, and causing the follow-ing error message to be dis-played:

Failure Sending “RequestedSystem Status” Command to

Master Controller ...

If this occurs, click on the OKbutton in the dialog box toresume the initialization.

6. After a short initialization period, the Pri-mary Control screen will display. A typ-ical Primary Control Screen is shown inFigure 3-8.

7. Click on the Options button to access theOptions Screen shown in Figure 3-9.

8. Click on the ARMOR COM PORTthrough which the Setup and ControlSoftware will communicate with theARMOR (via the HOST PC connectoron the rear of the ARMOR chassis).

• For systems using a host computer (orother external controller device), anyavailable COM port on the host com-puter may be used.

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• For systems using an embedded PC(touchscreen chassis), use of COM 1 ismandatory.

9. Click on the SAVE button to enter theport selection into memory, then click onthe HOME button to return to the Pri-mary Control screen.

10. Click on the Exit button to terminate theARMOR Setup and Control Program,then double-click on the ARMOR Win-dows icon to restart the program andreturn to the primary control (home)screen. (This is necessary for the pro-gram to recognize the new COM portselection that you made in Step 8).

Figure 3-9. Options Screen (typical)

Figure 3-8. Primary Control Screen

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11. The TAPE 1 monitor display (in theupper left portion of the screen) shoulddisplay “Tape Okay” (or “Tape Not Mov-ing”), “Armor Okay,” and the currentsetup routine (see Figure 3-8).

If “Tape Not Talking” is displayed,ensure that the tape drive is powered upand that the control cable is properlyconnected between the TAPE 1 CON-TROL connector on the ARMOR and theJ4 CONTROL connector on the tapedrive.

If two tape drives are connected, theTAPE 2 monitor display (in the upperright portion of the screen) should alsodisplay information similar to that dis-played in the TAPE 1 monitor.

12. Click on the Config button. The configu-ration screen, similar to that shown inFigure 3-10, will be displayed. Thisscreen will display the hardware configu-ration of the ARMOR (by module typeand backplane slot location) as deter-mined by the ARMOR Setup and Con-

trol Software. Verify that your hardwareconfiguration is accurately reflected onthis screen.

NOTESatisfactory accomplishment ofstep 12 indicates that the com-mand link between the host com-puter or embedded PC and theARMOR is functioning correctly.

13. Click on the Home button to return to theprimary control screen.

14. Click on the Tape 1 command button.

• If no tape cassette is present in tapedrive 1, the command buttons will beinactive (dimmed out with nomencla-ture in gray color).

If this is the case, insert a tape cassetteinto tape drive 1. After a few seconds,the command buttons will becomeactive (not dimmed and nomenclatureis black color) and the Stop button will

Figure 3-10. Configuration Screen (typical)

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display the Stop nomenclature in redcolor to indicate the tape drive status.

• If a tape cassette is present in tape drive1, the command buttons will be active(not dimmed out and the color of thenomenclature on the buttons is black)with the Stop button displaying the“Stop” nomenclature in red color toindicate the Stop status of the tapedrive.

15. Click on the FFwd command button.Tape drive 1 should transition into thefast forward mode begin to drive tapetowards EOT. This is indicated by theStop nomenclature on the Stop commandbutton changing color from black to red.

Click on the Stop command button. Tapedrive 1 should transition from fast for-ward to stop mode. Nomenclature on theFFwd button should change color fromred to black, and the nomenclature on theStop button should change color fromblack to red.

NOTESatisfactory accomplishment ofsteps 13 and 14 indicates that thecommand link between theARMOR and tape drive 1 is func-tioning correctly.

16. Click on the Tape 2 command button andrepeat steps 14 and 15 for tape drive 2 (ifapplicable).

Satisfactory completion of the above steps indi-cates that the control interfaces between theARMOR and host computer (or embedded PC),and between the ARMOR and connected tapedrive(s) are functional and that the system isready to be setup for data recording and/orreproducing operations.

SECTION 4

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

4-0 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

Figure 4-1. ARMOR Record and Play Modes

Analog Sources

PCM Sources

Parallel Sources

Analog InModule

PCM InModule

Parallel InModule

MultiplexerModule

Tape Drive

ControllerModule

Analog

PCM

ParallelParallel OutModule

PCM OutModule

Analog OutModule

DemultiplexerModule

Tape Drive

ControllerModule Destinations

Destinations

Destinations

ARMOR

ARMOR

ARMOR System in Record Mode

ARMOR System in Play Mode

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 4-1

SECTION 4

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW


NOTEAll ARMOR systems functionsimilarly, regardless of chassissize or type (15 or 20 slot, stan-dard or touchscreen).

Three types of ARMOR configurations areavailable: record-only systems, reproduce-onlysystems, and record-reproduce systems (see Fig-ure 1-1). Record-only systems contain nodemultiplexer or output modules; they operateonly in the ARMOR record mode. Reproduce-only systems contain no multiplexer or inputmodules; they operate only in the ARMOR playmode. Record-reproduce systems can operate inboth record and play modes. In record mode,record-reproduce systems have the capability tosimultaneously record and reproduce the data.

ARMOR systems may be configured to interfacewith one or two tape drives. When used withtwo tape drives, the ARMOR must contain twocontroller modules, one for each tape drive.Also, system setup information must be read intoeach controller module, either from tape or fromdisk.

4-2 SYSTEM MODES

The ARMOR system has two modes of opera-tion: record and play. Only the record-reproduceconfigurations support both modes. In recordmode, data is routed from ARMOR input mod-ules through the ARMOR multiplexer and con-troller to the tape drive. In play mode, data isrouted from tape through the ARMOR controller

and demultiplexer to the ARMOR output mod-ules. Figure 4-1 illustrates the data flow in playand record modes.

4-3 OPERATION WITH TWO TAPE DRIVES

For configurations which interface with two tapedrives, the ARMOR system provides two tapeoperation modes: Independent and Pong Record.In either mode, the operator may select eithertape drive and issue commands to it. Tapedrives may record simultaneously in bothmodes, but in Pong Record, the tape drives arelinked in a sequence, so that before one runs outof tape, the other drive begins recording. Duringthis interval, both tape drives are recording thesame data at the same time, guaranteeing that nodata is lost during the tape drive changeover. Toenable Pong Record mode, the ARMOR systemmust be in the record state. In either mode, onlyone tape drive at a time can be commanded toreproduce recorded data.

4-4 CHANNEL MAPPING

Data is reproduced by mapping (or routing)input signals (live or from tape) to output chan-nels. On most systems, which have an equalnumber of input and output channels of the sametype, the input-output mapping will be definedby the user as symmetrical. For example, PCMinput channel 1 would be mapped to PCM out-put channel 1. The ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware allows the operator to modify the chan-nel mapping of both symmetrical systems andARMOR systems without an equal number ofinput and output channels of the same type. If an

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output channel in any system were to becomeinoperable, the input channel could be mappedto a different output channel. In an asymmetri-cal system with eight PCM input channels andfour PCM output channels, the software allowsthe operator to map any four of the eight inputchannels to any of the four output channels.Conversely, in a system with eight PCM outputchannels and four PCM input channels, the fourinput channels can be mapped to any of the eightoutput channels. The mapping function allowsthe user to record a tape on one system and playit back on a different system, provided the play-back system contains output channels which arecomplementary to the input channels on therecording system.

4-5 SYSTEM STATES

The ARMOR system operates in three distinctstates: Run, Pause, and Program.

In the Run state, data flows through the system.This is the normal operating state for the system.The ARMOR system is always in the Run stateunless it is commanded into a Pause or Programstate by an operator-initiated action. TheARMOR can be placed in the Pause state bysome SETUP or CONFIGURATION selections.The Program state is initiated when setup infor-mation is written to the ARMOR hardware. Thesystem powers up in the state it was last in whenpowered down.

4-6 SETUP AND CONTROL SOFTWARE

The ARMOR Setup and Control Software pro-vides an interactive graphical user interface(GUI) that allows the operator to change theoperational mode of the system, modify thehardware setup, map channels, monitor the stateof the system, and command one or two tapedrives. The software allows the operator to readand write setups to and from ARMOR hardware,

to and from disk, and to and from tape. Multiplesetups can be maintained on disk and/or tape forloading to the ARMOR hardware as required.

The ARMOR Setup and Control Software is areflection of the system hardware configurationin that only operations and functions which arecompatible with the hardware configuration arepresented for selection. For example; in arecord-only system which can operate only inthe record mode, the play function is not pre-sented to the operator for selection. Similarly,Tape 2 cannot be selected in a system containingonly one tape drive.

To provide flexibility in the operation of the sys-tem, control of ARMOR hardware and the tapedrive(s) are independent.

Setup, Configuration, and Options buttons onthe Setup and Control display allow access toadditional displays which allow the operator toconfigure the ARMOR system for a particularmode and signal configuration.

Command of the tape drive(s), is accomplishedby means of tape drive command buttons locatedin the lower portion of the display. In two tapedrive systems, the operator may select eithertape drive and issue commands at will. Theoperator must set up and control the ARMORhardware by means of selection buttons on theGUI display which allows access to additionalsetup screens through which the ARMOR setupprogram is downloaded and the ARMOR hard-ware is configured. Normally, once theARMOR hardware is configured for a particularmode and signal configuration, the operator con-trols the flow of data to and from tape by com-manding the tape drive.

The ARMOR system, tape drive(s), and systemsetup status is displayed in the upper portion ofall Setup and Control Software screens at alltimes.

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Two display areas (tape drive monitors), one foreach tape drive (TAPE 1 and TAPE 2), providerelevant status information by means of displayfields. The current PBN from tape, tape posi-tion by percentage of tape used (%), tape drivestatus (by description and fault code), tape drive-to-ARMOR communication status (by descrip-tion and fault code), and the setup routine in use(by description) are all displayed on these tapedrive monitors.

A display area (ARMOR monitor) in the uppercenter portion of all display screens provideschannel status and demultiplexer synchroniza-tion status indicators and a total demultiplexersynchronization error readout.

The SETUP button allows access to screenswhere the operator may establish the setupparameters of each input channel in the configu-ration. The values for various parameters maybe selected for analog, parallel, and PCM inputsignals. Output channel parameters are automat-ically set to match corresponding input channelsignals. SETUP also allows input channels to be“mapped” to specific output channels.

Some functions are “read-only”. These func-tions display data, but do not allow data to beentered or changed by the operator. These func-tions provide reference data regarding ARMORhardware operation. The View Configuration

function lists the chassis location (slot number)and type of each module. The CH STATUS but-ton allows access to a screen which indicateswhich channels are enabled, and whether a pro-cessing error has occurred in any of the modules.

Within the Setup function, the software initiallydownloads the current ARMOR setup. Thatsetup may be modified and saved, or anothersetup may be read from disk and modified, savedto disk, or saved to the ARMOR system. Thesetup may also be read from the tape in theactive tape drive. In record systems, system set-ups are automatically written to tape when thesystem begins to record data. Before a newsetup may be utilized by the system, the newsetup must be saved to the ARMOR system.

The Input-to-Output Channel Mapping functionallows the operator to determine the destinationchannel of input signals. The View Recorded BitRates function displays the difference betweenselected bit rates and the bit rates which will beused for recording, after they have been adjustedto achieve even sampling and channel synchro-nization.

Section 5 and 6 provide detailed instructions foruse of the Setup and Control Software. Section7 describes troubleshooting routines which uti-lize the Setup and Control Software for diagnos-ing system malfunctions.


SECTION 5

USER GUIDE

5-0 USER GUIDE

CAUTION

When using the touchscreen chassis withthe optional keyboard, DO NOT pressany key during system boot up. Key-board entries during embedded PCbootup may corrupt the BIOS configura-tion settings, which can disable the frontpanel display. Refer to Section 7 forBIOS configuration information.

USER GUIDE 5-1

SECTION 5

USER GUIDE

5-1 GENERAL

This section should be read from beginning-to-end, to provide a general understanding ofARMOR operation and the ARMOR Setup andControl Software. Only general operating pro-cedures are described; detailed instructions forperforming specific functions are provided inSection 6.

5-2 USER INTERFACE

The ARMOR system is managed by means ofthe ARMOR Setup and Control Software. Thesoftware provides an interactive graphical userinterface (GUI), through which the user maysetup, configure, and control all ARMOR func-tionality, and command the tape drive(s) whichare connected to the ARMOR.

Depending upon the type of ARMOR chassis,the software is run from either the embeddedcontroller (touchscreen chassis ARMOR) orfrom an external host PC (standard chassisARMOR).

With the touchscreen chassis ARMOR, the userinteracts with the interface by means of the built-in display and touchscreen, where selection ismade by touching various on-screen commandbuttons and selection fields.

With the external host PC, the user interacts withthe interface by using standard mouse (point andclick) techniques and keyboard entry.

A typical ARMOR Setup and Control Softwareprimary control (Home) screen, is shown in Fig-ure 5-1.

Figure 5-1. Primary Control (Home) Screen

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5-2.1 COMMON FEATURES ON ALL SCREENS

Certain common features are displayed at alltimes on all interface screens. These include:

5-2.1.1 Tape Drive Monitor

Two monitors, one for each tape drive, arelocated at the upper left and upper right cor-ners of all display screens. Each providescurrent PBN and tape % counters, tape driveand ARMOR status code and status descrip-tion fields, and the file name of the ARMORsetup in use. A typical tape drive monitordisplay is shown in Figure 5-2.

5-2.1.2 ARMOR Monitor

The ARMOR monitor is located in the uppercenter portion of all display screens. TheARMOR monitor provides Channel Statusand Demultiplexer Synchronization statusindicators and a total Demux Sync Errorsreadout RESET button (see Figure 5-3). Thestatus indicators show GREEN for normaloperation and RED when an error occurswhen processing data from a channel. TheARMOR monitor also indicates whetherPong Record or Independent mode is activeand provides a selection button which allowsthe user to toggle between the two modes. Atypical ARMOR Monitor display is shown inFigure 5-3.

5-2.1.3 Command Buttons

The command buttons are located at the bot-tom of all display screens. These buttonsalso function as indicators. When a buttondisplays black, the indicated command isavailable for selection. When the button dis-plays green and is highlighted, the indicatedmode, state, or operation is in progress.When the button is dimmed-out, the indi-cated command is not available for selectionbecause of operational or configuration limi-tations.

Command buttons are displayed in threegroups: primary buttons which are used toselect basic tape drive (and ARMOR)modes, auxiliary buttons which are used toselect auxiliary tape drive functions, andARMOR buttons which are used to selectARMOR modes. A typical command buttondisplay is shown in Figure 5-4.

The primary buttons consist of the Tape 1and Tape 2 buttons which select the tapedrive to be commanded and the Record,Play, Pause, and Stop buttons.

When the tape drive(s) is commanded by theARMOR, these buttons simultaneouslyselect the operational modes of both theARMOR and the selected tape drive. Whenthe tape drive(s) is commanded by an exter-nal controller device, the command buttonsselect the operational modes of the tapedrive(s) only.

Figure 5-2. Tape Drive Monitor

Figure 5-3. ARMOR Monitor

USER GUIDE 5-3

Additionally, the Home button allows theuser to return to the primary control (home)screen from any other subordinate screen.

NOTEPrimary buttons remain visibleand available for selection at alltimes regardless of screen dis-play.

The auxiliary buttons consist of those com-mand buttons that are used to eject, prepare,and position tape in the selected tape drive.These commands include FFwd (fast for-ward), FRev (fast reverse or rewind), Mode,Format, and Eject.

NOTEAuxiliary buttons are preemptedwhen any subordinate screen(Options, Fault Log, Setup, Con-fig, or Ch Status) is displayed.Auxiliary buttons are displayed,and available for selection, onlywhen the primary control (home)screen is displayed.

The ARMOR buttons consist of the Record/Playand Pause buttons which are used to select theARMOR operational mode when the tapedrive(s) is commanded by an external controllerdevice instead of the ARMOR. To enable these

buttons, the ENABLE EXTERNAL CONTROLOF TAPE DRIVE option in the Options screenmust be selected.

NOTEARMOR buttons are preemptedwhen any subordinate screen(Options, Fault Log, Setup, Con-fig, or Ch Status) is displayed.ARMOR buttons are displayed,and available for selection, onlywhen the primary control (home)screen is displayed.

5-2.2 PRIMARY CONTROL (HOME) SCREENThe interactive primary control (or home) screenallows the user to command all ARMOR andtape drive functionality and is the gateway to allsubordinate interface screens. The primary con-trol screen can be considered to be the “home”screen from which most ARMOR/tape drive(s)systems operations are commanded.

A typical primary control (home) screen isshown in Figure 5-1. The screen is divided intothree functional areas: Status Displays, Com-mand Buttons, and Support Functions.

5-2.2.1 Status Displays (upper area)The status displays consists of the two tapedrive monitors and the ARMOR monitorpreviously described in paragraph 5-2.1.

Figure 5-4. Command Buttons

PrimaryButtons

Auxiliary Buttons ARMOR Buttons

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5-2.2.2 Command Buttons (lower area)The command buttons consist of the primaryauxiliary, and ARMOR buttons previouslydescribed in paragraph 5-2.1. Note that theauxiliary group buttons are visible onlywhen the primary control screen is active.They will not be visible when any subordi-nate screen is active.

5-2.2.3 Support Functions (central area)The support functions area of the primarycontrol screen consists of eight action but-tons through which the user can access thevarious subordinate screens and exit theSetup and Control Software program. Thesebuttons are: Exit, Misc, Options, Fault Log,Setup, Config, and Ch Status.

5-2.2.3.1 ExitClick on this button to exit the ARMORSetup and Control Software program andreturn to the Windows 95/98/NT desktop.

5-2.2.3.2 Misc(Miscellaneous features) Click on the Miscbutton to access the Set Time and About ...features. The Set Time feature allows theuser to select the time value at which thetime reference will start when the ARMORis used to generate a time code reference fordata recording. The About feature displaysARMOR Setup and Control Software ver-sion and copyright information. Detailedinstructions on the use of the Miscellaneousfeatures are described in Section 6.

5-2.2.3.3 OptionsClick on the Options button to display theoptions screen. When displayed, the optionsscreen preempts the support function andauxiliary command button portions of theprimary control screen. The option screenprovides a means for the user to specifyCOM port usage for the ARMOR andremote host communication links, the direc-

tory path to be used for saving data files, andthe percentage of tape overlap to be used inpong record mode. Detailed instructions onuse of the option screen are provided later inthis section.

5-2.2.3.4 Fault Log

Click on the Fault Log button to display thefault log screen. This feature may beselected at any time without affecting anyARMOR and/or tape drive(s) operation.When displayed, the fault log screen pre-empts the support function and auxiliarycommand button portions of the primarycontrol screen. A typical fault log screendisplay is shown in Figure 5-5.

5-2.2.3.5 Setup

Click on the Setup button to display the firstof several setup screens. All setup screens,when displayed, preempt the support func-tion and auxiliary command button portionsof the primary control screen. Collectively,these screens allow the user to establish oredit the setup configuration for eachARMOR data channel, to map input chan-nels to specific output channels, to select theperformance parameters for the data modulesinstalled in the data channels, and to save thesetup parameters to ARMOR, disk, or tape.Detailed instructions on use of the varioussetup screens are provided later in this sec-tion.

5-2.2.3.6 Config

Click on the Config button to display theconfiguration screen. When displayed, theconfiguration screen preempts the supportfunction and auxiliary command button por-tions of the primary control screen. Thisscreen provides a representation of the

USER GUIDE 5-5

installed module complement by slot num-ber, module type by Hex ID and part num-ber, and module name. This screen is “readonly,” no entries are possible. A typical con-figuration screen display is shown in Figure5-6.

5-2.2.3.7 Ch StatusClick on the Ch Status button to display thechannel status screen. This screen supple-ments the ARMOR monitor to displaydetailed information about the conditionsthat caused the Channel Status and/orDemux Sync Error indicators to show


Figure 5-5. Fault Log Display Screen (typical)

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“RED.” When displayed, the channel statusscreen preempts the support function and theauxiliary and ARMOR command button por-tions of the primary control screen. Thisscreen displays the status of all data channelsinstalled in the ARMOR by Channel ID andindicates which are enabled/disabled, and theoutput channel to which each input channelis mapped. The screen also displays thethree most recent exception conditions (ifapplicable) for each installed channel. Thisscreen is “read only,” no entries are possible.A typical channel status screen display isshown in Figure 5-7.

5-3 POWERUP THE SYSTEM

1. Ensure that the ARMOR unit, tapedrive(s), host computer (if applicable), anduser’s I/O equipment are interconnected asdescribed in Section 3 and Appendix A.

2. (standard chassis only) Ensure that theARMOR Setup and Control Software hasbeen installed in the host computer and that

it has been properly configured to use theCOM port to which the ARMOR is con-nected.

3. Apply power to the system. If power can-not be applied to all system componentssimultaneously, power up the system com-ponents in the following order:

tape drive(s)ARMORhost computer (if applicable)user’s I/O equipment

Figure 5-7. Channel Status Screen (typical)

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5-4 START THE ARMOR SETUP AND CONTROL SOFTWARE PROGRAM

NOTEExcept as noted, the following in-structions are applicable to boththe standard chassis ARMOR andthe touchscreen chassis ARMOR.In this section, the expressions,“click” and “double-click” referto standard mouse techniques forselecting objects in a Windowsenvironment. These expressionsshould also be understood tomean “touch” and “double-touch” for touchscreen chassisARMOR applications.

Use the following procedure to start theARMOR Setup and Control Software program.

For touchscreen chassis ARMOR, double-touch the ARMOR 1 HOST icon on theWindows 95 desktop.

For standard chassis ARMOR, use the hostcomputer mouse to double-click on theARMOR 1 HOST icon on the Windows 95/98/NT desktop.

After the software has initialized, a PrimaryControl screen, similar to that shown in Figure5-1, is displayed.

5-5 VERIFY COM PORT SETTING AND SELECT OPTIONS

Click on the Options button on the PrimaryControl screen. The options screen, similar tothat shown in Figure 5-8, will be displayed.

Several options are presented by this screen:

• ARMOR com port

• Remote Host Com Port

• Data File Directory Path

• Algorithm Version

• Pong % Tape Used

• Enable Armor Error Beep

Figure 5-8. Options Screen (typical)

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• Stop Tape To Exit ARMOR

• Enable External Control Of Tape Drive

• Enable Setup Does Not Match ConfigWarning

Use of these options is described in the follow-ing steps:

1. Verify that the ARMOR COM PORTselection is correct for your installation.

The ARMOR COM PORT selection mustmatch the serial COM port on the hostcomputer that is connected to the HOSTPC connector on the ARMOR rear panel.

NOTEFor touchscreen chassis AR-MOR configurations, use ofCOM 1 is mandatory.

If the existing COM port selection is incor-rect for your installation, click on the cor-rect COM port to change the selection.

2. The REMOTE HOST COM PORT selec-tion is not implemented in the current soft-ware release and may be ignored.

3. The DATA FILE DIRECTORY PATHselection allows the user to specify towhere the ARMOR configuration setupfiles will be saved when the save to diskoption is used.

If the host computer is supported by a key-board, the desired directory path can bekeyed in after the entry field is selectedwith the mouse.

When using the touchscreenchassis ARMOR without a key-board or when the host com-puter is not supported by akeyboard, select the keyboard button

located to the right of the entry field. Thiswill cause an on-screen keyboard (asshown below) to be displayed from whichthe desired directory path can be entered.

4. If you desire an audible alarm when anARMOR error condition occurs, click onthe ENABLE ARMOR ERROR BEEPcheck box.

5. When the STOP TAPE TO EXITARMOR option is checked you will not beable to exit the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware program unless the connectedtape drive(s) is in Stop (subload) mode.Click on the check box to toggle ON/OFF.

6. When the ENABLE EXTERNAL CON-TROL OF TAPE DRIVE option ischecked, the ARMOR operates indepen-dently of the tape drive(s). With thisoption, the tape drives can not be com-manded by the ARMOR (they must becommanded from an external controllerdevice) and ARMOR operational modesare selected via the ARMOR Record/Playand Pause command buttons on the Pri-mary Control screen.

7. When the ENABLE SETUP DOES NOTMATCH CONFIG WARNING option ischecked, a message stating that the currentARMOR configuration does not match thesetup configuration stored in ARMORmemory is displayed each time theARMOR Setup and Control Software pro-gram is started.

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8. The ALGORITHM VERSION selectionallows the algorithm schemes used in ear-lier versions of the ARMOR Setup andControl Software to be selected. This maybe necessary when playing back legacytapes which have been made by means ofARMOR systems running under earlierversions of the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware. For recording operations, thesetting is irrelevant, as recordings are madewith the algorithm incorporated in the cur-rent ARMOR Setup and Control Software.

9. The PONG % TAPE USED selectionallows the user to determine at which pointthe second tape drive will begin to recorddata when in Pong Record mode. Thisselection determines the amount of dataoverlap (the period of time when both tapedrives are simultaneously recording data)that exists when the pong-over to the sec-ond tape drive occurs.

If the host computer is supported by a key-board, the desired pong percentage valuecan be keyed in after the entry field isselected with the mouse.

When using the touchscreenchassis ARMOR without a key-board or when the host computeris not supported by a keyboard,click on the keyboard button to the right ofthe entry field. This will cause an on-screen number keypad (as shown below) tobe displayed from which the desired pongpercentage value can be entered.

10. After all of your option selections havebeen entered, click on the SAVE button.The screen display will return to the pri-mary control (home) screen.

NOTEIf you have changed the COMport selection, you must exit andthen restart the ARMOR Setupand Control Software to allow thenew COM port assignment to berecognized.

5-6 SETUP THE ARMOR SYSTEM

NOTETo avoid confusion, you must un-derstand the difference betweenSystem Configuration and Sys-tem Setup.

System Configuration refers to the physical(hardware) configuration of the ARMOR sys-tem. The System Configuration is determinedby the types and quantities of modules present inthe ARMOR chassis and the specific slots intowhich they are installed. Therefore, the SystemConfiguration determines the overall systemcapability (numbers and types of data channels,mux system, demux system, mux-demux sys-tem, etc.).

System Setup collectively refers to the variousdata parameters, that can be set for each datachannel, that are used to optimize each channelfor its intended data. Data setup parameters caninclude enable/disable channel, bit rate, filterselection, voltage gain, data type, etc., depend-ing upon the type of module in the data channel.

5-6.1 GENERALEach time the ARMOR system is powered up,the system setup that was in use when theARMOR was powered down is automatically

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reloaded into the ARMOR’s memory. Beforebeginning record or play operations, the usershould verify that the setup parameters are com-patible with the anticipated data that is to berecorded or reproduced.

If required, the user may modify the currentsetup configuration and then save it to theARMOR as the new setup, or replace it with adifferent one that has been previously saved todisk or to tape. The following paragraphsdescribe these processes.

5-6.2 VERIFY OR MODIFY SYSTEM SETUP PARAMETERS

1. Click on the SETUP button to access thefirst-level Setup screen. A typical Setupscreen is shown in Figure 5-9. This screendisplays the current setup for all data chan-nels in the ARMOR and provides a meansfor the user to modify various channelparameters.

NOTEOnly active data channels (thosecontaining modules) are dis-played, unused channels are not.The Setup screen is arranged sothat each data channel is dis-played across 4 columns: InputChannel ID, Enabled, Descrip-tion, and Output Channel ID.

2. To verify or modify the parameter setup ofany data channel, click on any of the threeleft-most columns (Input Channel ID,Enabled, or Description) for that channel.This action causes a module-specificParameter Setup screen, similar to theexamples shown in Figures 5-10 and 5-11,to be displayed. The context of the moduleParameter Setup screens correspond to thetype of data module installed in the chan-nel.

Generally, module parameter setup screensallow the user to set the various dataparameters, enable or disable the module,and assign descriptive text notation for the

Figure 5-9. Setup Screen (typical)

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channel in which the module is installed.Data parameters are always module-spe-cific, and may include such factors as sam-ple rate, sample size, voltage gain, filter,bit rate, data type, clock phase, source, andetc, depending upon the type of module.

Typical Parameter Setup screens (for PCMInput and Time Code/Voice modules) areshown in Figures 5-10 and 5-11, respec-tively.

Figure 5-11. Parameter Setup Screen for Voice Channel (typical)

Figure 5-10. Parameter Setup Screen for PCM Channel (typical)

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3. Select the desired parameter setup selec-tions by clicking on the desired button,entering information into a data field withthe keyboard or on-screen keyboard/key-pad display, and/or selecting displayedoptions from a drop-down menu, as appro-priate. Because the screens are module-specific, not all selection features may beavailable on Parameter Selection screensfor all module types.4.

When all the parameters for a particularchannel have been set (or verified), clickon the SAVE button to enter the parametersettings into the ARMOR’s memory and toreturn to the first-level setup screen, shownin Figure 5-9.

5. Repeat previous steps 2 through 4 for allother data channels, as required

5-6.3 SET INPUT CHANNEL TO OUTPUT CHANNEL MAPPINGTo set or modify the input data channel-to-out-put data channel mapping, click in the OutputChannel ID column for the input channel thatyou want to map (on the first-level setup screen).A drop-down menu, similar to the one shownbelow, which lists all available output channelsto which the input channel can be mapped, willbe display over the setup screen. Click on thedesired output in the drop-down menu listing toselect.

Repeat the input channel-to-output channel map-ping process as necessary for all other data chan-nels.

5-6.4 NAME THE SETUP

NOTEWhen a setup configuration issaved to ARMOR, the setup isautomatically identified by thedefault name, “ARMOR HARD-WARE.” When the setup config-uration is saved to disk, the usermust provide a unique name forthe setup configuration file.

1. Click in the Setup Description field, andthen enter a name for your new setup con-figuration. You may use the optional key-board or you may access the on-screenkeyboard by clicking on the keyboard but-ton. The name that you enter in the SetupDescription field will be retained inARMOR memory as the setup descriptionif the setup is saved to ARMOR. How-ever, the name that you enter in the SetupDescription field will become the newSetup Name and the new Setup Descrip-tion if the setup is saved to disk.

2. When all data channel parameters and thesetup description have been set, you mustsave the parameter setup information.

5-6.5 SAVE THE SETUP

NOTEThe setup configuration is auto-matically saved to tape when-ever the ARMOR sends a Recordcommand to the tape drive. Thesetup information is written totape immediately before data re-cording begins.

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The setup configuration can alsobe saved to ARMOR and/or todisk by means of the followingprocedures.

Click on the SAVE button on the setup screen.The Save Setup To dialog box shown below willbe displayed over the setup screen.

NOTETo save the setup to ARMOR,proceed to paragraph 5-6.5.1; tosave the setup to disk, proceed toparagraph 5-6.5.2.

5-6.5.1 Save to ARMOR

1. To save the newly modified ARMORsetup configuration into ARMOR memory,click on the ARMOR button in the SaveSetup To dialog box. The dialog boxshown below will be displayed over thesetup screen.

2. Click on the YES button to continue withthe save operation. The setup currently inARMOR memory will be replaced by thenewly modified setup configuration.

5-6.5.2 Save to Disk

1. To save the current ARMOR setup config-uration to a disk file, so that the setup canbe duplicated at some later time by readingthe setup back into the ARMOR from disk,click on the Disk button in the Save SetupTo dialog box. The Disk Directory screenshown in Figure 5-12 will be displayed.

2. Specify the disk directory location and filename under which the setup is to be savedby clicking in the appropriate fields on theDisk Directory screen. Use the optionalkeyboard or on-screen keyboard display toenter the filename (without extension).

3. Click OK to save the file to the specifieddisk.

5-6.6 READ SETUPAn existing ARMOR setup configuration can bereplaced with a different setup configuration byreading a previously saved setup from disk orfrom tape and then saving it into ARMOR mem-ory.

5-6.6.1 Read Setup From Disk

1. Click on the Read button in the SetupScreen display. The following ReadSetup From dialog box will be displayed.

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2. If you want the setup configuration file thatwill be read from disk to automatically besaved into the ARMOR’s memory, click inthe Auto Save To Armor checkbox.

3. Click on the Disk button in the dialogbox. The disk directory screen shown inFigure 5-12 will be displayed.

4. Specify the disk directory location and file-name of the setup configuration file that isto be read from disk by clicking in theappropriate fields on the disk directoryscreen. The directory path and filenamethat you select will display at the bottom ofthe directory screen.

5. Click on the OK button to read theselected setup file from the disk you havespecified.

a. If the Auto Save To Armor checkboxwas checked in step 2, the setup config-uration is automatically saved into the

ARMOR memory and becomes thenew default setup configuration. Nofurther action is required to implementthe new setup.

b. If the Auto Save To Armor checkboxwas not checked, you must manuallysave the newly read setup file into theARMOR memory so it will become thenew default setup configuration. Verifythat the setup file name that has justbeen read from disk is displayed in theSetup Description field on the Setupscreen and then click on the Save but-ton to save the setup into the ARMORmemory. The dialog box shown belowwill be displayed over the setup screen.

Figure 5-12. Disk Directory Screen (typical)

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c. Click on the YES button to continuewith the save operation. The setup cur-rently in ARMOR memory will be re-placed by the new setup configuration.

5-6.6.2 Read Setup From Tape

NOTEThe Read Setup From Tape oper-ation must be accomplished twicefor systems containing two tapedrives; once for each drive. Thisis necessary to ensure that thenewly-read setup will be savedinto the memory in both Control-ler modules.

1. Ensure that a previously recorded tape con-taining the setup configuration that youwant to read into the ARMOR is present inan attached tape drive. The tape should bepositioned at BOT.

2. Click on the Read button in the SetupScreen display. The following ReadSetup From dialog box will be displayed.

3. If you want the setup configuration filethat will be read from tape to automaticallybe saved into the ARMOR’s memory,click in the Auto Save To Armor check-box.

4. Click on the Tape 1 (or Tape 2) button inthe dialog box. The following Read SetupFrom Tape At dialog box will be dis-played.

5. Click on the Current Location or the Spe-cific Location button.

Click on the Current Location buttonwhen you desire the setup informationto be read from the current position ofthe tape. This option is normally usedwhen a single recording exists on a tapeand the setup information which pre-cedes the data begins at BOT. Proceedto Step 6.

Click on the Specified Location buttonwhen you must read the recorded setupinformation from a known location onthe tape. This option is normally usedwhen multiple recordings, which havebeen made with different setups, existon a tape. In order to successfully reada specific setup from the tape, the ap-proximate location on tape (by PBN) ofthe setup must be known. When you

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click on the Specific Location button,the dialog box shown below will be dis-played.

If the host computer is supported by akeyboard, the PBN at which the drivewill begin to search/read the setup in-formation can be keyed in after the en-try field is selected with the mouse.

When using the touchscreenARMOR without a keyboardor when the host computer isnot supported with a key-board, click on the keyboard button tothe right of the entry field. This willcause an on-screen number keypad(shown below) to be displayed, fromwhich the desired PBN location valuecan be entered.

NOTEThe specified location entry de-termines the point on tape fromwhich the drive will begin tosearch for the setup data. To en-sure a successful read, enter aPBN value that is slightly lessthan the known PBN of the setup.

After the PBN value is entered, click onthe Enter button on the keypad displayand then on the OK button in the Enterthe Location dialog box. Proceed toStep 6.

6. The following informational message willbe displayed while the tape drive searchesfor the setup data on the tape.

When the recorded setup information islocated, the Play command button willbecome active to indicate that the setupinformation is being read into the hostcomputer (or embedded PC) memory.

a. If the Auto Save To Armor checkboxwas checked in step 2, the setup config-uration is automatically saved from thehost computer (or embedded PC) mem-ory into the ARMOR memory and be-comes the new default setupconfiguration. No further action is re-quired to implement the new setup.

b. If the Auto Save To Armor checkboxwas not checked, you must manuallysave the newly read setup file into theARMOR memory so it will become thenew default setup configuration. Verifythat the setup file name that has justbeen read from disk is displayed in theSetup Description field on the Setupscreen and then click on the Save but-

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ton to save the setup into the ARMORmemory. The dialog box shown belowwill be displayed over the setup screen.

c. Click on the YES button to continuewith the save operation. The setup cur-rently in ARMOR memory will be re-placed by the new setup configuration.

6. If your system contains two tape drives,repeat the preceding steps for the secondtape drive.

5-6.7 SET RECORD OPERATION MODE (INDEPENDENT/PONG RECORD)

NOTEThis function is applicable toonly to system configurationscontaining two tape drives.

5-6.7.1 GeneralIn Pong Record mode, the ARMOR simulta-neously provides multiplexed record data to bothtape drives.

The Pong Record process begins when theARMOR commands the first tape drive in thesequence (Tape Drive 1) into Record mode.When Tape Drive 1 reaches the preset PONG %TAPE USED point, the second tape drive in thesequence (Tape Drive 2) is commanded intoRecord mode. Tape Drive 1 continues to recorduntil end-of-tape (EOD) is reached, and thenstops. This overlap period (when both tape

drives are recording the same data) ensures thatno data is lost when the record function is trans-ferred from Tape Drive 1 to Tape Drive 2.

As Tape Drive 2 is recording, the user mayunload the recorded tape from Tape Drive 1 andreplace it with a fresh, formatted tape. WhenTape Drive 2 reaches the preset PONG % TAPEUSED point, the ARMOR commands TapeDrive 1 into Record mode.

This PONG (ping-pong) action between the twotape drives can be continued indefinitely as longas fresh, formatted tapes are present in the idletape drive when the PONG point in the activetape drive is reached.

5-6.7.2 Set PONG % TAPE USED

1. Click on the HOME button, on any screento display the Primary Control screen.

2. Click on the Options button to access theoptions screen.

3. Click on the PONG % TAPE USED entryfield (standard chassis ARMOR with akeyboard) or adjacent keyboard button(touchscreen chassis ARMOR withoutkeyboard).

4. Enter the desired percentage point on tapeat which the next tape drive in the PONGsequence is to start recording.

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NOTEThis setting determines theamount of tape in the first tapedrive that will continue to be re-corded after the second tape drivebegins to record (data overlap).For example: if the setting valueis 95%, the last 5% of the tape inthe first tape drive will containthe same data as the first 5% ofthe tape in the second tape drive.

5-6.7.3 Select Independent Record or Pong Record Mode

1. Ensure that two tape drives areproperly connected to the AR-MOR and that both tape drivesare powered up.

NOTEWhen the ARMOR and tapedrives are configured to supportPONG Record mode, the PONGbutton is displayed as:

When the ARMOR and tapedrives are NOT configured tosupport PONG mode, the PONGbutton is displayed as:

2. Click on the Pong button to togglebetween Independent and Pong Recordmode. When Pong mode is enabled, theword Pong is displayed to the left of the

Pong button. When PONG mode is notenabled, or the ARMOR system cannotsupport Pong mode (i.e., only one activetape drive connected), the word Indepen-dent is displayed.

5-7 TAPE DRIVE OPERATIONS

NOTETape drive operating instructionsdescribed in this section are ap-plicable only when the ARMORcontrols the tape drive(s). Whenan external controller device isused, refer to the documentationsupplied with that device for tapedrive operating instructions.

Tape drive operations are accomplished bymeans of the Primary and Auxiliary CommandButtons in the lower portion of the Primary Con-trol screen.

5-7.1 SELECT THE TAPE DRIVEThe tape drive to be commanded must beselected before a command can be issued. Onlyone tape drive (in two tape drive configurations)can be commanded at any one time.

To select Tape Drive 1,click on the Tape 1 but-ton. To select Tape Drive2, click on the Tape 2 but-ton. The background color of the button willlighten to indicate that the corresponding tapedrive is selected.

5-7.2 LOAD TAPEInsert a degaussed tape cassette intothe tape drive. The Eject commandbutton will become active (the colorof the Eject nomenclature will change from grayto black) to indicate that a cassette is present inthe tape drive.

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5-7.3 SELECT TAPE FORMAT MODE

1. Click on the Mode command,button on the Primary Controlscreen. The Format Mode dia-log box show below will be displayed.

2. Click on the desired tape format, either T-120 or T-160. If the tape is to includedirect channel data click on the DirectChannel checkbox.

3. Click on the Save button to save theselected tape format to the tape drive mem-ory.

5-7.4 FORMAT THE TAPE

NOTEThe tape will be formatted to theFormat Mode selected in the pre-vious paragraph.

1. To format a tape in the tapedrive, click on the Formatcommand button on the Pri-mary Control screen. The following dialogbox will be displayed.

2. Click on the Yes button to format the tape.

5-7.5 FFWD (FAST FORWARD)Click on the FFwd button to placethe tape drive into fast forward mode.The tape will continue to move atfast forward speed until the Stop command but-ton is clicked upon or until EOT (end of tape) isreached. While the tape is in motion, the FFwdbutton will be active (FFwd nomenclature willdisplay in green color). The Stop button willbecome active when the tape comes to a stopped.

5-7.6 FREV (FAST REVERSE)Click on the FRev button to place thetape drive into fast reverse (rewind)mode. The tape will continue tomove at fast reverse speed until the Stop com-mand button is clicked upon or until BOT(beginning of tape) is reached. While the tape isin motion, the FRev button will be active (FRevnomenclature will display in green color). TheStop button will become active when the tapecomes to a stopped.

5-7.7 STOPTo stop any tape motion operation(Record, Play, FRev, and FFwd),click on the Stop command button.Depending upon the operation in progress, thetransition to stop mode may be delayed until thedata buffer is filled (record mode) or flushed(play mode). At very low data rates, this delaycan be considerable. When the Stop action iscomplete, the Stop command button becomesactive (background color will lighten and theStop nomenclature will change from black togreen).

5-7.8 RECORDTo place the tape drive into Recordmode, click on the Record com-mand button. The following infor-mational message is displayed while the tape isbeing repositioned for the record operation.

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When data recording begins the Record Buttonbecomes active (background color will lightenand the Record nomenclature will change fromblack to green).

5-7.9 PONG RECORD

NOTEPong Record mode is possibleonly when two tape drives areconnected to the ARMOR sys-tem.

1. Verify that the PONG % TAPE USEDvalue setting in the Options screen is set tothe desired value.

2. Click on the Tape 1 command button toselect tape drive 1.

3. Ensure that a degaussed and formatted tapecassette is present in tape drive 1.

4. Position the tape in tape drive 1 to BOT.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for tape drive 2.

6. Click on the Pong button totoggle to Pong mode. Theword Pong will be displayed to the left ofthe Pong button when the Pong Recordmode is active.

7. Select the tape drivethat is to begin thePong sequence byclicking on the appropriate Tape 1 or Tape2 command button.

8. Click on the Record commandbutton to begin the PongRecord sequence.

NOTEWhen the first tape drive in thePong Record sequence reachesthe preset PONG % TAPE USEDvalue, the second tape drive willbegin to record, and the first tapedrive will transition to STOPmode when it reaches EOT. Asthe second tape drive continues torecord, the user can eject the tapefrom the first tape drive and re-place it with a fresh, degaussed,formatted tape which is posi-tioned to BOT. When the secondtape drive reaches the presetPONG % TAPE USED value, thefirst tape drive will again begin torecord. This Pong Record pro-cess, which alternates betweenthe two tape drives, can be con-tinued indefinitely as long asfresh formatted and rewoundtapes are loaded into the idle tapedrive before the active tape drivereaches its PONG % TAPEUSED value.

9. To abort the Pong Recordmode, select the currently-active tape drive and click onthe Stop command button.

5-7.10 PLAY

NOTEIf the tape is to be played fromthe beginning of tape (BOT), en-sure that the tape is rewound(click on FRev command but-ton) before proceding.

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1. To play back (reproduce) datafrom a tape in the tape drive,click on the Play commandbutton on the Primary Control screen. ThePlay Mode Setup screen shown in Figure5-13 will be displayed.

2. If the tape is to be played from its currentlocation, click on the Current Locationbutton.

3. If the tape is to be played from a specificlocation, click on the Specified Locationbutton and enter the PBN from which it isto be played into the Specified Locationentry field.

NOTEThe Specified Time option is notimplemented in the current soft-ware version.

4. Select the desired play speed by clickingon the appropriate Play Speed button.

5. After all selections have been made, clickon the OK button. The following informa-tional message is displayed while the tapeis being repositioned for the play opera-tion.

When data playback begins the Play But-ton becomes active (background color willlighten and the Play nomenclature willchange from black to green).

Figure 5-13. Play Mode Setup Screen


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Figure 6-2. Options Screen

Figure 6-3. Setup Screen (typical)

Figure 6-1. Primary Control Screen

Figure 6-5. PCM Parameter Setup Screen (typical)

Figure 6-6. Time Code Parameter Setup Screen (typical)

Figure 6-4. Analog Parameter Setup Screen (typical)

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6-1 GENERAL

This section provides instructions for perform-ing specific control tasks and/or operations bymeans of the ARMOR Setup and Control Soft-ware’s graphical user interface (GUI). Thedetailed information contained in this sectionsupplements that contained in Section 5, and istask/operation-specific.

NOTEIllustrations of ARMOR Setupand Control display screens,which are referenced by figurenumber in the descriptions, arelocated on the fold-out pages atthe front and back of this section.

Table 6-1 summarizes the ARMOR ControlTasks and Operations contained in this section.

Table 6-1. Control Tasks/Operations

Control Task/Operation Paragraph No.

About . . . 6-17.2

COM Port Selection 6-2

Change ARMOR Mode 6-3

Channel Status Flag 6-4

Enable/Disable ARMOR Error Beep 6-5

Enable/Disable Channel 6-6

Enable External Control of Tape Drive 6-7

Enter ARMOR Setup Description 6-8

Enter Data Channel Description 6-9

Eject Tape 6-10

Fast Forward Tape Drive 6-11

Fast Reverse Tape Drive 6-12

Format Tape 6-13

Independent Mode (Tape Drive) 6-14

Input-To-Output Channel Mapping 6-15

Load Tape Drive 6-16

Miscellaneous Features 6-17

Modify Input Channel Setup 6-18

Modify Input Module Setup 6-19

Modify Analog Input Module Setup 6-19.2

Modify PCM Input Module Setup 6-19.3

Modify Time Code/Voice I/O Module Setup 6-19.4

Modify Output Module Setup 6-20

Pause Mode (ARMOR) 6-21

Play Mode (ARMOR) 6-22

Pong Record Mode 6-23

Pong % Tape Used 6-24

Powerup Sequence 6-25

Read Setup 6-26

Read Setup From ARMOR 6-26.1

Read Setup From Disk 6-26.2

Read Setup From Tape 6-26.3

Record Format On Tape 6-13.2

Record Mode (ARMOR) 6-27

Record State (Tape Drive) 6-28

Reproduce State (Tape Drive) 6-29

Save Setup 6-30

Save Setup To ARMOR 6-30.1

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6-2 COM PORT SELECTION

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the Options button toaccess the Options screen (Figure 6-2).

2. Click on the appropriate ARMOR COMPORT option (COM 1, COM 2, COM3, or COM 4).

NOTEWhen the ARMOR is controlledfrom an external host computer,the COM port selection mustreflect the computer serial portthat is connected to theARMOR’s HOST PC connector.

For touchscreen chassis ARMORwith embedded PC, use of COM1 is mandatory.

3. If the COM PORT selection is changed,click on the SAVE button, then click onthe HOME button to return to the Pri-mary Control screen.

4. On the Primary Control Screen, click onthe EXIT button to terminate the Setupand Control Software program and returnto the Windows 95/NT desktop.

5. Double click on the ARMOR HOST 1)icon to restart the ARMOR Setup andControl Software program.

NOTESteps 3 through 5 allow the soft-ware program to recognize thenew COM port assignment.(COM port assignment is deter-mined during program initializa-tion.)

6-3 CHANGE ARMOR MODE

NOTEARMOR mode selection is avail-able only when the tape drive isin Stop state or when theENABLE EXTERNAL CON-TROL OF TAPE DRIVE optionhas been selected on the Optionsscreen.

When the ENABLE EXTERNALCONTROL OF TAPE DRIVEoption is not selected, ARMORmode selection is made by meansof the tape drive Record and Playcommand buttons.

Save Setup To Disk 6-30.2

Save Setup To Tape 6-30.3

Select Unit (Tape Drive) 6-31

Set Multiple Tape Operation 6-32

Set Operation Mode 6-33

Set Time 6-17.1

Status Messages for Analog Modules 6-36.2

Status Messages for Parallel Modules 6-36.3

Status Messages for PCM Modules 6-36.4

Stop Tape Drive 6-34

View Channel Mapping 6-35

View Channel Status 6-36

View Configuration 6-37

View Output Channel Setup 6-38

View Recorded Bit Rates 6-39

View Time Output 6-40

Table 6-1. Control Tasks/Operations (Continued)


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To toggle ARMOR operation between Recordand Play modes, click on the ARMOR Record/Play button on the Primary Control screen. Thebutton displays Record nomenclature with agreen icon when the ARMOR is in the Recordmode, and Play nomenclature with a red iconwhen in Play mode.

NOTEPause mode is available onlywhen the ENABLE EXTER-NAL CONTROL OF TAPEDRIVE option is selected on theOptions screen.

To temporarily pause ARMOR operation, clickon the ARMOR Pause button. The followingconfirmation message will be displayed over thePrimary Control screen.

Click on the Yes button to initiate the Pausemode. The ARMOR Pause button will bedimmed-out while the ARMOR is in Pausemode.

To resume ARMOR operation while in Pausemode, click on the dimmed out ARMOR Pausebutton.

6-4 CHANNEL STATUS FLAG

The Channel Status flag, located in the ARMORMonitor, is green color when all data parameterson all data channels are within normal limits andno error conditions exist. This indicates that theARMOR data multiplexing/demultiplexing/for-

matting circuitry is functioning properly and thatno data abnormalities have been detected by theerror checking has detected no abnormalities,and that the reliability of the data is high.

The Channel Status Flag turns to red color whenany parameter exceeds normal limits or anyerror condition is detected.

To determine the cause of a red Channel StatusFlag indication, the user must access the Chan-nel Status screen. Refer to View Channel Statusin paragraph 6-39.

6-5 ENABLE/DISABLE ARMOR ERROR BEEP

This feature provides an audible beep soundwhen an ARMOR error message is displayed onthe ARMOR Setup and Control Software screen.

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the OPTIONS button toaccess the Options screen (Figure 6-2).

2. Click in the ENABLE ARMOR ERRORBEEP checkbox to enable or disable thebeep feature. The beep is active whenthe check mark is visible in the check-box.

6-6 ENABLE/DISABLE CHANNEL

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the SETUP button toaccess the Setup screen. A typical Setupscreen is shown in Figure 6-3.

2. On the Setup screen, click in the InputChannel ID column (left column) toselect the input or output data channelthat you want to enable or disable. TheParameter Setup screen for the selecteddata channel will be displayed. Parame-ter Setup screens are module type-spe-cific, i.e., contain features that are uniqueto the specific data module. Typical

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Parameter Setup screens are shown inFigures 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, and 6-7.

3. On the Parameter Setup screen, click onthe Enabled Y button to enable the datachannel. Conversely, click on theEnabled N button to disable the datachannel.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 above as necessaryfor any other channels that are to beenabled or disabled.

NOTEChanges to the ARMOR setup,including channel enable/dis-able, are not recognized by thecontrol program until they aresaved into memory.

5. Perform the SAVE SETUP operationdescribed in paragraph 6-32 to allow thenewly enabled or disabled channel selec-tion(s) to be recognized.

6-7 ENABLE EXTERNAL CONTROL OF TAPE DRIVE

NOTEThe ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware cannot be used to com-mand the tape drive(s) when theENABLE EXTERNAL CON-TROL OF TAPE DRIVE optionis selected.

The external control of tape drive option allowsARMOR operation independent of tape driveoperations. This option is useful for applicationswhere the tape drives are commanded indepen-dently of the ARMOR system, and for trouble-shooting, signal verification, and other testpurposes.

When this option is used, the ARMOR may beswitched between Record, Play, and Pausemodes by means of the ARMOR command but-tons.


2. Click in the ENABLE EXTERNALCONTROL OF TAPE DRIVE check-box. External control of the tape drive(s)is active when the check mark is visiblein the checkbox.

3. Click on the SAVE button to enter theselection into non-volatile memory.

4. Click on the Home button to return tothe Primary Control screen.

6-8 ENTER ARMOR SETUP DESCRIPTION

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the SETUP button toaccess the Setup screen. A typical Setupscreen is shown in Figure 6-3. Note thata Setup Description field is provided sothat user notation describing the specificARMOR setup can be saved along withthe setup parameters. This optionaldescription can be entered or revised byuse of the following steps.

2. (Host Computer or touchscreen chassisARMOR with keyboard) On the Setupscreen, click in the Setup Descriptionfield, then enter your description nota-tion (up to 40 characters) in the SetupDescription field by means of the key-board.

(Touchscreen chassis ARMOR withoutkeyboard) On the Setup screen, touchthe keyboard button to the right of theSetup Description field to access the key-board touchscreen display. Enter your

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description notation (up to 40 characters)by touching the appropriate keys on thetouchscreen display.

When the description has been entered,touch the SAVE button on the touch-screen display to return to the Setupscreen.

6-9 ENTER DATA CHANNEL DESCRIPTION

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the SETUP button toaccess the Setup screen. A typical Setupscreen is shown in Figure 6-3. Note thata Description column is provided foreach data channel shown on the Setupscreen. This optional description can beentered or revised by use of the follow-ing steps.

2. On the Setup screen, click in theDescription column to select the datachannel to which you want to add a newdescription or modify an existingdescription. The Parameter Setup screenfor the selected data channel will be dis-played. Parameter Setup screens aremodule type-specific, i.e., contain fea-tures that are unique to the specific datamodule. Typical Parameter Setupscreens are shown in Figures 6-4, 6-5,6-6, and 6-7.

3. (Host Computer or touchscreen chassisARMOR with keyboard) On the Parame-ter Setup screen, click in the Descriptionfield, then enter your description nota-tion (up to 40 characters) in the Descrip-tion field by means of the keyboard.

(Touchscreen chassis ARMOR withoutkeyboard) On the Parameter Setupscreen, touch the keyboard button to theright of the Description field to accessthe keyboard touchscreen display. Enteryour description notation (up to 40 char-

acters) by touching the appropriate keyson the touchscreen display. When thedescription has been entered, touch theSAVE button on the touchscreen displayto return to the Parameter Setup screen.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 above as necessaryfor any other channels to which you wantto add channel descriptions.

NOTEChanges to the ARMOR setup,including channel descriptions,are not recognized by the controlprogram until they are saved intomemory.

5. Perform the SAVE SETUP operationdescribed in paragraph 6-32 to allow thedata channel descriptions to be recog-nized.

6-10 EJECT TAPE

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the appropriate TAPE 1 orTAPE 2 command button to select thetape drive from which the tape cassette isto be ejected.

2. Verify that the tape drive is in the STOPstate. The STOP nomenclature on thecommand button will be displayed ingreen color when the tape drive is in thestop state. If not, click on the STOPcommand button.

3. Click on the EJECT command button toeject the tape cassette.

6-11 FAST FORWARD TAPE DRIVE

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the appropriate TAPE 1 orTAPE 2 command button to select the

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tape drive that is to be placed into theFast Forward state.

2. Click on the FFwd command button toplace the tape drive into the Fast Forwardstate. The nomenclature on the FFwdbutton will change to the green color toindicate that the tape drive is in the FastForward state.

NOTEThe tape drive will remain inFFwd until you click on theSTOP command button or untilEOT (end-of-tape) is reached. AtEOT, the tape drive will automat-ically switch to the stop state.

6-12 FAST REVERSE TAPE DRIVE

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the appropriate TAPE 1 orTAPE 2 command button to select thetape drive that is to be placed into theFast Reverse state.

2. Click on the FRev command button toplace the tape drive into the Fast Reversestate. The nomenclature on the FRevbutton will change to the green color toindicate that the tape drive is in the FastReverse state.

NOTEThe tape drive will remain in FastReverse until you click on theSTOP command button or untilBOT (beginning-of-tape) isreached. At BOT, the tape drivewill automatically switch to thestop state.

6-13 FORMAT TAPE

Formatting a tape in a tape drive, by means ofthe ARMOR Setup and Control Software, is a2-step process:

• Setting the format mode

• Recording the format on tape.

6-13.1 SET FORMAT MODE.1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure

6-1), click on the appropriate TAPE 1 orTAPE 2 command button to select thetape drive containing the tape that is tobe formatted.

2. Click on the MODE command button.The Format Mode dialog box shownbelow, will be displayed over the Pri-mary Control screen.

3. Click on the desired tape format (T-120or T-160). If the tape is to contain adirect channel click in the Direct Chan-nel checkbox.

4. After you have made your Format anddirect channel selections, click on theSAVE button to enter the selections intomemory and return to the Primary Con-trol screen.

5. Perform the Record Format On Tapeprocedure in the following paragraph.

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6-13.2 RECORD FORMAT ON TAPE

NOTEA previously formatted tape can-not be formatted. The tape mustbe degaussed before you canrecord a format on the tape.

NOTEThe tape will be formatted to theFormat Mode selected in para-graph 6-13.1.

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the FORMAT commandbutton. The Confirm Format dialog box,similar to the one shown below, will bedisplayed over the Primary Controlscreen.

2. Click on the YES button to record theformat data on the tape. If the tape isalready formatted, the dialog box shownbelow will be displayed.

If the tape is not already formatted, therecording process will begin. The For-mat command button will remaindimmed-out during the recording of the

format to tape. The formatting is com-plete when the Format command buttonbecomes active.

NOTEIf the format tape process is to beaccomplished on the second tapedrive (if applicable), click on theother TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 com-mand button to select that tapedrive, then repeat paragraph 6-13for that tape drive.

6-14 INDEPENDENT MODE (TAPE DRIVE)

In systems containing two tape drives, each tapedrive can be controlled either separately (Inde-pendent mode), or collectively for sequentialrecord operations (Pong Record mode).

NOTEIn systems containing one tapedrive, Independent mode isalways active. A red slash willappear across the Pong button toindicate that the Pong Recordmode is not available.

To select Independent mode (in twodrive systems), click on the Pongbutton, in the ARMOR Monitor portion of thePrimary Control screen, to toggle to Independentmode. A red slash mark will appear across thePong symbol on the button and the word Inde-pendent will be displayed to the left of the buttonwhen the Independent mode isactive.

To command the individual tape drives in Inde-pendent mode, first click on the appropriateTape 1 or Tape 2 command button, on the Pri-mary Control screen, to select the tape drive youwish to command. Then, when the commandbuttons for that drive become active, click on the

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desired command button (i.e., Record, Stop,Play, FRev, FFwd, Mode, or Format). Repeatthis process for the other tape drive as required.

6-15 INPUT-TO-OUTPUT CHANNEL MAPPING

To establish specific input-to-output channelmappings, or to modify existing input-to-outputchannel mappings, use the following procedure:

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the SETUP button toaccess the Setup screen shown in Figure6-3.

2. Click in the Output Channel ID col-umn for the data channel that is to bemapped to an output channel. TheARMOR I/O CHANNEL MAPPINGdialog box similar to the one shownbelow will be displayed over the Setupscreen.

3. The ARMOR I/O CHANNEL MAP-PING dialog box displays all possibleoutput channels to which the selectedinput data channel can be mapped.

Click on the output channel that youwant to map to the selected input chan-nel.

4. Repeat the input-to-output channel map-ping process (Steps 2 and 3 above) asnecessary for all other data channels.

NOTEChanges to the ARMOR setup,including input-to-output chan-nel mapping, are not recognizedby the control program until theyare saved into memory.

5. Perform the SAVE SETUP operationdescribed in paragraph 6-32, to allow thenew input-to-output channel mapping tobe recognized.

6-16 LOAD TAPE DRIVE

A tape cassette may be loaded into an empty tapedrive(s) whenever that drive is powered up.Simply place the tape cassette into the tapedrive’s cassette loading port, and gently press itinto the drive.

To eject an unwanted tape from the tape drive sothat a different cassette can be loaded, click onthe EJECT button on the Primary Controlscreen, or alternatively, turn the tape drive powerto OFF and then back to ON. When the tapedrive is powered back up, the tape cassette willautomatically be ejected from the drive.

6-17 MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES

Miscellaneous features are provided to allow theuser to set the input time reference and view theoutput time reference, and to view ARMORSetup and Control Software version and copy-right information.

REFERENCE GUIDE 6-9

To access the miscellaneous features, click onthe Misc button on the Primary Control screen(Figure 6-1). The Set Time and About ... buttonswill be displayed over the Primary Controlscreen as shown below.

6-17.1 SET TIMEThe Set Time feature allows the user to specifythe starting point for the time reference inARMOR systems containing the Time Code/Voice Module. The time reference starting pointcan be entered at anytime (on the fly) withoutinterrupting the data stream.

NOTEThe Set Time feature is activeonly when the Generate option isspecified in the Time CodeParameter Setup screen (Figure6-6).

1. Click on the Set Time button. The fol-lowing entry field will be displayed.

2. (standard chassis ARMOR) Click in theTime Input: field, then use the host com-puter keyboard to enter the desired start-ing time for the generated time reference.

(touchscreen chassis ARMOR w/o key-board) Touch the keyboard button dis-played to the right of the Time Input:field to access the on-screen keypadshown below.

Enter the desired starting time (indate-hours-minutes-seconds format) bytouching the appropriate numeral but-tons, then touch the Enter button at thebottom of the keypad display to return tothe Set Time screen.

3. Click on the Save button. The followingConfirm Set Time Input dialog box willbe displayed.

4. Click on the Yes button to enter the SetTime value into the system and return tothe Set Time/About ... button display.

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6-17.2 ABOUT . . .The About feature displays ARMOR Setup andControl Software version and copyright infor-mation. This information can be useful whenrequesting technical assistance/customer supportfrom Sypris Data Systems.

Click on the About . . . button to display the ver-sion and copyright information screen shownbelow.

6-18 MODIFY INPUT CHANNEL SETUP

The input data parameters for any channel canbe modified with the following procedure.

NOTEThe following describes a generalprocedure. For detailed modulesetup information, see ModifyInput Module Setup.

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the SETUP button toaccess the Setup screen shown in Figure6-3.

2. To modify the input parameter setup ofany data input channel, click on any ofthe three leftmost columns (Input Chan-

nel ID, Enabled, or Description) for thatchannel. This action causes a mod-ule-specific Parameter Setup screen, sim-ilar to the examples shown in Figures6-4, 6-5, 6-6, and 6-7, to be displayed.

The context of the module ParameterSetup screens correspond to the type ofdata module installed in the channel.The screen allows you to set the dataparameters for the module, enable or dis-able the module, and assign descriptivetext notation for the channel in which themodule is installed.

3. Select the parameter setups that are to bemodified by clicking on the desiredparameter button, entering informationinto a data field with the keyboard oron-screen keyboard/keypad display, and/or selecting displayed options from adrop-down menu, as appropriate.Because parameter setup screens aremodule-specific, not all selection fea-tures may be available on ParameterSetup screens for all module types.

4. When all the parameters for a particularchannel have been set (or modified),click on the SAVE button (on the Param-eter Setup screen) to enter the parametersettings into the ARMOR’s memory andto return to the first-level setup screen(Figure 6-3).

5. Repeat previous steps 2 through 4 forany other input data channels that are tobe modified.

6-19 MODIFY INPUT MODULE SETUP

Input module setup is dependent upon the typeof input data module installed in the data inputchannel. The following paragraphs describe thesetup for each type of input data module.

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6-19.1 GENERAL1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure

6-1), click on the SETUP button toaccess the Setup screen (Figure 6-3).

2. To modify the input parameter setup ofany data input channel, click on any ofthe three leftmost columns (Input Chan-nel ID, Enabled, or Description) for thatchannel. This action causes a mod-ule-specific Parameter Setup screen to bedisplayed.

CAUTIONTo avoid data loss, the data bitrate must not exceed 32Mbpswhen the ARMOR is outputtingrecord data to the BufferedVLDS. If the recorded bit rateshown on the bit rate data screen(Figure 6-12) is greater than 32Mbps, a lower data bit rate(s)should be specified in the inputmodule setup(s) to achieve arecorded bit rates value of lessthan 32 Mbps.

6-19.2 MODIFY ANALOG INPUT MODULE SETUPThe ANALOG IN Setup screen, shown in Figure6-4, allows the various analog data parameters tobe selected.

1. To enable or disable the module, and thusthe analog data channel, click on the Y orN button, respectively. Your selection isindicated in the display field to the rightof the Y and N buttons.

2. Specify the analog data sample rate.This determines the number of times persecond that the analog signal amplitudeis sampled by the Analog Input module.

Click on the drop-down menu button atthe right of the Sample Rate (Sps) field

to display the available sample rates.Click on the desired sample rate to select.

3. Enter the Sample Size by clicking on the8 Bits or 12 Bits button. Your selectionis shown in the display field to the rightof the 8 Bits and 12 Bits buttons.

4. Select the input filter cutoff frequencythat will be used by the Analog Inputmodule when sampling the analog databy clicking on the appropriate Filter 1,2, 3, or 4 button.

NOTEAnalog Input modules may beshipped from the factory with anyof several, optional, cus-tomer-specified, filters installed,which provide various availablecutoff frequencies.

Specific filter information for theAnalog Input modules in yoursystem is provided in the SystemConfiguration Data contained inAttachment A of this manual.

The relationship of the Filter selectionbuttons to available filter cutoff frequen-cies is as follows:

The selected filter option is shown in thedisplay field to the right of the Filter 1, 2,3, and 4 buttons.

5. (optional) A descriptive statement (up to40 characters) may be entered into theDescription entry field to describe the

FilterButton Cutoff Frequency

1 Filter is Bypassed - No Filtering

2 Lowest Available Cutoff Frequency

3 Mid Available Cutoff Frequency

4 Highest Available Cutoff Frequency


particular signal or test that is related tothe channel.

(Touchscreen ARMOR without key-board) To enter a statement into theDescription field, click on the keyboardbutton to the right of the Descriptionentry field to display the on-screen key-board from which the desired descrip-tion statement can be entered. After thestatement is entered, click on the ENTERkey on the keypad display to enter thestatement into the Description entry fieldon the setup screen.

(Standard chassis ARMOR w/keyboard)To enter a statement into the Descriptionentry field, click in the Description entryfield and use the keyboard to enter thedesired statement.

6. After Steps 1 through 5 have been com-pleted, click on the SAVE button on theAnalog Input setup screen. This willsave the parameters you have selectedfor this specific Analog Input moduleinto memory and will return thefirst-level setup screen. If necessary,other input modules may be selected forsetup.

6-19.3 MODIFY PCM INPUT MODULE SETUPThe PCM IN Setup screen, shown in Figure 6-5,allows the various PCM data parameters to beselected.

1. To enable or disable the module, and thusthe data channel, click on the Y or N but-ton, respectively. Your selection is indi-cated in the display field to the right ofthe Y and N buttons.

2. Specify the data bit rate.

(Touchscreen chassis ARMOR, withoutkeyboard) To enter the data Bit Rate,click on the keyboard button to the rightof the Bit Rate (bps) entry field to display

the on-screen number keypad fromwhich the desired bit rate value can beentered. After the value is entered, clickon the ENTER key on the keypad dis-play to enter the value into the bit rateentry field on the setup screen.

(Standard chassis ARMOR w/keyboard)To set the data bit rate, click in the BitRate (bps) entry field and use the key-board to enter the desired data bit rate.

3. Select the PCM data source.

NOTESome ARMOR configurationssupport two PCM input source(or group) options: A and B.These source options are avail-able only when the PCM inputchannel has been internally wiredto both the rear panel input andan optional internal Bit Synchro-nizer (CTS-2119AL) Module. Ifthis is not the case, only one ofthe sources is functional. Referto the Channel Translation Tablein Attachment A to determinewhich source (or data group) isappropriate for your system.

To select the source to be used by thePCM input module, click on the A or Bbutton as required. The selected sourceis shown in the display field to the rightof the buttons.

4. Two PCM data types are supported bythe PCM input module: NRZ andbi-phase. To select the correct PCM datatype, click on the NRZ or BIΦ button.The selected data type is shown in thedisplay field to the right of the buttons.

5. The PCM input module supports twodata clock phases: 0° and 90°. Click onthe appropriate 0 Deg or 90 Deg button


to select the desired clock phase. Theselected value is shown in the displayfield to the right of the buttons.

6. (optional) A descriptive statement (up to40 characters) may be entered into theDescription entry field to describe theparticular signal or test that is related tothe channel.

(Touchscreen ARMOR without key-board) To enter a statement into theDescripiton field, click on the keyboardbutton to the right of the Descripitonentry field to display the on-screen key-board from which the desired descrip-tion statement can be entered. After thestatement is entered, click on the ENTERkey on the keypad display to enter thestatement into the Description entry fieldon the setup screen.

(Standard chassis ARMOR w/keyboard)To enter a statement into the Descriptionentry field, click in the Descripiton entryfield and use the keyboard to enter thedesired statement.

7. After Steps 1 through 6 have been com-pleted, click on the SAVE button on thePCM Input setup screen. This will savethe parameters you have selected for thisspecific PCM Input module into memoryand will return the first-level setupscreen. If necessary, other input modulesmay be selected for setup.

6-19.4 MODIFY TIME CODE/VOICE INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE SETUPThe Time Code/Voice Input/Output Module issupported by two setup screens, one for the timecode channel and one for the voice channel.

6-19.4.1 Time Code Input SetupThe Time Code Input setup screen shown in Fig-ure 6-6 allows the various Time Code dataparameters to be selected.

1. To enable or disable the time code circu-ity on the module, and thus the time codedata channel, click on the Y or N button,respectively. Your selection is indicatedin the display field to the right of the Yand N buttons.

2. Click on the Time Source Generate orExternal button. Select the source of thetime reference signal. Your selection isindicated in the display field to the rightof the Generate and External buttons.

When Generate is selected, the time codereference signal is generated by the timecode circuitry on the module. The actualreference signal format is determined bythe IRIG time code format for which themodule is factory-configured. The timereference starting time can be set withthe Set Time feature (paragraph 6-17.1.)

When External is selected, the time codereference signal must be user suppliedvia the rear panel connector.

3. A descriptive statement (up to 40 charac-ters) may be entered into the Descriptionentry field to describe the particular sig-nal or test that is related to the channel.




4. After Steps 1 through 3 are complete,click on the SAVE button on the TimeCode Input setup screen. This will savethe parameters you have selected for thetime code circuitry on this specific TimeCode/Voice Input/Output module intomemory and will return the first-levelsetup screen. If necessary, other inputmodules may be selected for setup.

6-19.4.2 Voice Input Setup The Voice Input setup screen shown in Figure6-7 allows the various Voice channel dataparameters to be selected.

1. To enable or disable the voice circuity onthe module, and thus the voice data chan-nel, click on the Y or N button, respec-tively. Your selection is indicated in thedisplay field to the right of the Y and Nbuttons.

2. Specify the voice data sample rate. Thisdetermines the number of times per sec-ond that the voice signal amplitude issampled by the voice circuitry on themodule. Standard sample rates are 2,000through 100,000 samples per second.

Click on the drop-down menu button atthe right of the Sample Rate (Sps) fieldto display the available sample rates.Click on the desired sample rate to select.The selected sample rate is indicated inthe sample rate field and to the right ofthe sample rate field.

3. Specify the Voltage Gain of the voicechannel. Gain settings of 1, 2, 4, and 8are provided. Minimum measurableinput voltage is 4.8 mV. Maximum(full-scale) input voltage is 10.0 volts.

Click on the desired Voltage Gain 1, 2, 4,or 8 button to select. Your selection isindicated in the Gain field to the right ofthe Voltage Gain buttons.

4. A descriptive statement (up to 40 charac-ters) may be entered into the Descriptionentry field to describe the particular sig-nal or test that is related to the channel.



5. After Steps 1 through 3 have been com-pleted, click on the SAVE button on theVoice Input setup screen. This will savethe parameters you have selected for thevoice circuitry on this specific TimeCode/Voice Input/Output module intomemory and will return the first-levelsetup screen. If necessary, other inputmodules may be selected for setup.

6-20 MODIFY OUTPUT MODULE SETUP

For a given data channel, data parameters foroutput data modules are automatically config-ured to match the data parameters of their corre-sponding input data modules. The only setupmodification possible for output data modules isInput-to-Output Channel Mapping.


Use the procedure detailed in paragraph 6-15,INPUT-TO-OUTPUT CHANNEL MAPPING, tochange the I/O Channel Mapping for any outputdata module(s).

6-21 PAUSE MODE (ARMOR)

Use of the Pause mode allows the ARMOR sys-tem to be temporarily paused and held in astandby state while other system parameters/datasources/assemblies are adjusted or made ready.The ARMOR may then be taken out of the Pausemode for immediate resumption of the previ-ously selected (Record or Play) ARMOR mode.

NOTEARMOR Pause mode is availableonly when the ENABLEEXTERNAL CONTROL OFTAPE DRIVE option is selectedon the Options screen (Figure6-3).

To temporarily pauseARMOR operation, clickon the ARMOR Pausebutton on the Primary Con-trol screen (Figure 6-1).The following confirmation message will be dis-played over the Primary Control screen.

Click on the Yes button to initiate the Pausemode. The ARMOR Pause button will bedimmed-out while the ARMOR is in Pausemode.

To resume ARMOR operation while in Pausemode, click on the dimmed out ARMOR Pausebutton. The previously selected ARMORRecord or Play mode will be resumed. Moderesumption is indicated by the activation of theARMOR Record/Play button.

6-22 PLAY MODE (ARMOR)

NOTEARMOR Play mode selection isavailable only when the tapedrive is in Stop state or when theENABLE EXTERNAL CON-TROL OF TAPE DRIVE optionhas been selected on the Optionsscreen.


A single button is providedto select ARMOR Playmode and ARMOR Recordmode. To toggle ARMORoperation between Recordand Play modes, click on the ARMOR Record/Play button on the Primary Control screen. Thebutton displays Play nomenclature with a redicon when in Play mode and Record nomencla-ture with a green icon when the ARMOR is inthe Record mode.

The ARMOR system will remain in ARMORPlay mode until the mode is changed by meansof the ARMOR Record/Play button or when theENABLE EXTERNAL CONTROL OF TAPEDRIVE option is deselected in the Optionsscreen (Figure 6-2).


6-23 PONG RECORD MODE

In systems containing two tape drives, each tapedrive can be controlled either separately (Inde-pendent mode), or collectively (in alternatingsequence) to allow continuous and uninterrupteddata recording (Pong Record mode) for virtuallyunlimited periods.

NOTEIn systems containing one tapedrive, Independent mode isalways active and Pong Recordmode cannot be selected.

1. Verify that the PONG % TAPE USEDvalue setting in the Options screen (Fig-ure 6-2) is set to the desired value.

2. Verify that freshly-formatted tapes whichare positioned at BOT are installed inboth tape drives.

3. Select Pong Record mode byclicking on the Pong button,in the ARMOR Monitor portion of thePrimary Control screen (Figure 6-1), totoggle to Pong Record mode. The Pongsymbol will be visible on the button (notobscured by a red slash) and the wordPong will be displayed to the left of thebutton when the Pong Record mode isactive.

4. Select the tape drive that is to begin thePong Record sequence by clicking onthe appropriate Tape 1 or Tape 2 com-mand button (either tape drive can beginthe Pong Record sequence).

5. Click on the Record command button tobegin the Pong Record operation. TheRecord nomenclature on the commandbutton will display in red color when thetape drive enters the record mode.

6. When the tape in the active tape drivereaches the specified PONG % TAPE

USED position, the second tape drivewill go into Record mode and record inparallel with the first tape drive. The firsttape drive will continue to record untilEOT is reached and then transition to theStop mode.

7. Click on the appropriate Tape 1 or Tape2 command button to select the originaltape drive (which is now inactive).

8. Click on the Eject command button toeject the tape cassette from the tapedrive.

9. Insert a freshly-formatted and rewound(at BOT) tape into the inactive tapedrive. The Stop nomenclature on thecommand button will change to the redcolor to indicate that the tape drive is inStandby mode and ready to record whenthe other (now-active) tape drive reachesthe PONG % TAPE USED position.

10. To continue the Pong Recording session,repeat steps 7 through 9 each time a tapedrive stops at EOT.

Pong Record mode can be extendedindefinitely by making the inactive tapedrive ready to record (formatted andrewound tape installed, unit in Standbymode) before the active tape drivereaches the specified PONG % TAPEUSED position.

6-24 PONG % TAPE USED

This user-specified value defines the point ontape (in % of tape used) at which the next tapedrive in the Pong Record sequence will begin torecord. It also defines the amount of overlap thatwill exist when the handover from Both record-ers will record the same data (record in parallel)from the specified value to EOT. This recording“overlap” ensures that no data is lost during thehandover from one tape drive to the other. Dur-ing the overlap, identical data is simultaneously


recorded at the end of one tape and the begin-ning of the other. Typically, this value is set inthe 95-98% range, which provides data overlapperiods of 2-5% of tape recording time.


2. (standard chassis ARMOR) Click in thePONG % TAPE USED field then use thehost computer keyboard to enter thedesired percentage value.

(touchscreen chassis ARMOR w/o key-board) Touch the keyboard button dis-played to the right of the PONG % TAPEUSED field to access the on-screen key-pad shown below.

Enter the desired % value by touchingthe appropriate numeral buttons, thentouch the Enter button at the bottom ofthe keypad display to return to theOptions screen.

3. Click on the SAVE button to enter thePONG % TAPE USED value intonon-volatile memory.

4. Click on the Home button to return tothe Primary Control screen.

6-25 POWERUP SEQUENCE

If possible, all components comprising theARMOR-based recording system should bepowered up simultaneously. If not possible,power up system components in the followingorder.

• tape drive(s)

• ARMOR

• user’s I/O equipment

• host computer (if applicable)

NOTETape drive(s) and ARMOR mustbe powered up before ARMORSetup and Control Software isinitialized.

6-26 READ SETUP

Pre-existing setup configurations can be readfrom the ARMOR system, from a disk, or fromtape. After reading, the newly-read previ-ously-saved setup configuration can replace thecurrent ARMOR setup configuration inARMOR memory by saving the newly-readsetup configuration into the memory in theARMOR’s Controller module(s).

NOTEWhen a Read Setup operation isaccomplished with a system con-taining two tape drives, the oper-ation must be accomplishedtwice. Once for each drive. Thisensures that the setup will besaved into memory in both of theARMOR’s Controller Modules.


6-26.1 READ SETUP FROM ARMOR

NOTEThe setup configuration stored inARMOR memory is automati-cally read by the Setup and Con-trol program each time theARMOR system is initialized.However, it can also be manuallyread by using the following pro-cedure.

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the Setup button. TheSetup screen shown in Figure 6-3 will bedisplayed.

2. On the Setup screen, click on the Readbutton. The Read Setup From dialog boxshown below will be displayed.

3. Click on the Armor button to cause theARMOR Setup and Control Software toread the setup stored in the ARMORmemory. (Click on the Cancel button toabort the read operation and return to theSetup screen.)

6-26.2 READ SETUP FROM DISK1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure

6-1), click on the Setup button to accessthe first-level Setup screen (Figure 6-3).

2. On the Setup screen, click on the Readbutton. The following Read Setup Fromdialog box shown below will be dis-

played.

3. If you want the setup configuration filethat will read from disk to automaticallybe saved into the ARMOR’s memory,click in the Auto Save To Armor check-box.

4. Click on the Disk button in the dialogbox. The disk directory screen shown inFigure 6-8 will be displayed.

5. Specify the disk directory location andfilename for the setup configuration filethat is to be read from disk by clicking inthe appropriate fields on the disk direc-tory screen. The directory path and file-name that you select will display at thebottom of the directory screen.

6. Click on the OK button to read theselected setup file from the disk you havespecified.

a. If the Auto Save To Armor checkboxwas checked in step 3, the setupconfiguration is automatically savedinto the ARMOR memory andbecomes the new default setupconfiguration. No further action isrequired to implement the new setup.

b. If the Auto Save To Armor checkboxwas not checked in step 3, you mustmanually save the newly read setupfile into the ARMOR memory so itwill become the new default setupconfiguration.


Verify that the setup file name thathas just been read from disk isdisplayed in the Setup Descriptionfield on the Setup screen and thenclick on the Save button to save thesetup into the ARMOR memory.

The dialog box shown below will bedisplayed over the Setup screen.

c. Click on the Yes button to continuewith the save operation. The setupcurrently in ARMOR memory will bereplaced with the newly-read setupconfiguration. (To abort the saveoperation and return to the Setupscreen, click on the No button.)

6-26.3 READ SETUP FROM TAPE

NOTEThe Read Setup From Tape oper-ation must be accomplished twicefor systems containing two tapedrives; once for each drive. Thisis necessary to ensure that thenewly-read setup will be savedinto the memory in both Control-ler Modules.

1. Ensure that a previously recorded tapecontaining the setup configuration thatyou want to read into the ARMOR ispresent in an attached tape drive. The

tape should be positioned at BOT.

2. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the Setup button to accessthe Setup screen (Figure 6-3).

3. Click on the Read button in the SetupScreen display. The following ReadSetup From dialog box will be dis-played.

4. If you want the setup configuration filethat will be read from tape to automati-cally be saved into the ARMOR’s mem-ory, click in the Auto Save To Armorcheckbox.

5. Click on the Tape 1 (or Tape 2) buttonin the dialog box. The following ReadSetup From Tape At dialog box will bedisplayed.


6. Click on one of the buttons:

a. Current Location

Click on the Current Locationbutton when the tape contains a singlerecording session which begins atBOT. Proceed to Step 7.

b. Specified Location

Click on the Specified Locationbutton when you must read a setupfrom a tape containing multiplerecording sessions which have beenmade with different setups.

NOTEWhen using the Specified Loca-tion option, the approximatestarting PBN of the setup to beread must be known.

When you click on the SpecifiedLocation button, the following dialogbox is displayed.

NOTEThe Specified Location entrydetermines the point on tape fromwhich the tape drive will begin tosearch for the setup data. Toensure a successful read, enter aPBN value that is slightly lessthan the known PBN for thesetup.

If the host computer or thetouchscreen ARMOR is supported by

a keyboard, the PBN at which thedrive will begin the search for thesetup can be keyed in after the entryfield is selected with the mouse.

When the touchscreenARMOR or the hostcomputer are used withouta keyboard, click on thekeyboard button to the right of theentry field. This will cause anon-screen number keypad (shownbelow) to be displayed, from whichthe desired PBN value can be entered.

After the PBN value is entered, clickon the Enter button on the keypaddisplay and then on the OK button inthe Enter the Location dialog box.Proceed to Step 7.

7. The following informational messagewill be displayed while the tape drivesearches for the setup data on the tape.

When the recorded setup information islocated, the Play command button willbecome active to indicate that the setupinformation is being read into the hostcomputer (or embedded PC) memory.


a. If the Auto Save To Armor checkboxwas checked in step 2, the setupconfiguration is automatically savedfrom the host computer (or embeddedPC) memory into the ARMORmemory and becomes the new defaultsetup configuration. No furtheraction is required to implement thenew setup.

b. If the Auto Save To Armor checkboxwas not checked, you must manuallysave the newly read setup file into theARMOR memory so it will becomethe new default setup configuration.Verify that the setup file name thathas just been read from disk isdisplayed in the Setup Descriptionfield on the Setup screen and thenclick on the Save button to save thesetup into the ARMOR memory. Thedialog box shown below will bedisplayed over the setup screen.

c. Click on the YES button to continuewith the save operation. The setupcurrently in ARMOR memory will bereplaced by the new setupconfiguration.

6. If your system contains two tape drives,repeat the preceding steps for the secondtape drive.

6-27 RECORD MODE (ARMOR)

NOTEARMOR Record mode selectionis available only when the tapedrive is in Stop state or when theENABLE EXTERNAL CON-TROL OF TAPE DRIVE optionhas been selected on the Optionsscreen.


A single button is providedto select ARMOR Recordmode and ARMOR Playmode. To toggle ARMORoperation between Recordand Play modes, click on the ARMOR Record/Play button on the Primary Control screen. Thebutton displays Record nomenclature with agreen icon when the ARMOR is in Recordmode, and Play nomenclature with a red iconwhen the ARMOR is in Play mode.

The ARMOR system will remain in ARMORRecord mode until the mode is changed bymeans of the ARMOR Record/Play button orwhen the ENABLE EXTERNAL CONTROLOF TAPE DRIVE option is deselected in theOptions screen (Figure 6-2).

6-28 RECORD STATE (TAPE DRIVE)

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the appropriate TAPE 1 orTAPE 2 command button to select thetape drive that you want to place in theRecord state.


2. Verify that a formatted tape cassette isinstalled in the selected tape drive. Alsoverify selection of Independent or PongRecord mode as required (two tape drivesystems only).

3. Click on the Record command button.The following informational message isdisplayed while the tape is being reposi-tioned for the record operation. Whendata recording begins, the Record buttonbecomes active (background color light-ens and the Record nomenclaturechanges from black to red).

6-29 REPRODUCE STATE (TAPE DRIVE)

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the appropriate TAPE 1 orTAPE 2 command button to select thetape drive that you want to place in theReproduce (Play) state.

2. Click on the Play command button. ThePlay Mode Setup Screen shown in Figure6-10 will be displayed.

3. Select the location from which you wantto begin the data playback:

• Current Location

If you click on this selection, the tapewill begin the playback from its currentlocation. This option is useful for play-ing back a previously rewound tapefrom BOT.

• Specified Location

If you click on this selection, the tapewill begin playback from the PBN

location on tape that you must enterinto the Enter the Location: field adja-cent to this selection. The desired PBNvalue may be entered via an externalkeyboard or by means of the on-screenkeypad. To access the on-screen key-pad, click on the keyboard key to theright of the entry field.

4. Select the PLAY SPEED (turn-up/turn-down value) at which you wish thetape to be played, by clicking on thedesired PLAY SPEED value.

5. Click on the OK button to begin theplayback process. The dialog messageshown below will be displayed as thetape is repositioned to the specified posi-tion. When the reproduce state isachieved the PLAY nomenclature on thecommand button will change color fromblack to red.

6-30 SAVE SETUP

NOTEThe setup configuration is auto-matically save to tape wheneverthe ARMOR sends a Recordcommand to the tape drive. Thesetup information is written to thetape immediately before datarecording begins.

The setup configuration can alsobe saved to ARMOR memoryand/or to disk by means of thefollowing procedures.


1. On the Primary Control Screen (Figure6-1), click on the Setup button to accessthe Setup screen shown in Figure 6-3.

2. Click on the Save button on the Setupscreen. The Save Setup To dialog boxshown below will be displayed over theSetup screen.

NOTETo save the setup to ARMOR,proceed to paragraph 6-32.1; tosave the setup to disk, proceed toparagraph 6-32.2.

6-30.1 SAVE SETUP TO ARMORUse this operation to replace the existing setupconfiguration in ARMOR memory with one thathas been modified or one that has been readfrom tape or disk.

1. To save the newly-modified ornewly-read setup configuration intoARMOR memory, click on the Armorbutton in the Save Setup To dialog box.The confirmation dialog box shownbelow will be displayed over the Setup

screen.

2. Click on the Yes button to continue withthe save operation. The setup currentlyin ARMOR memory will be replaced bythe new setup configuration.

6-30.2 SAVE SETUP TO DISKUse this operation to save the current ARMORsetup configuration to a disk file, so that thesetup can be duplicated as some later time byreading the setup back into the ARMOR fromthe disk.

1. To save the current setup to a disk, clickon the Disk button in the Save Setup Todialog box. The Disk Directory screenshown in Figure 6-8 will be displayed.

2. Specify the disk directory location andfile name under which the setup is to besaved by clicking in the appropriatefields on the Disk Directory screen. Usethe optional keyboard or on-screen key-board display to enter the filename (with-out filename extension).

3. Click OK on the Disk Directory screen tosave the file to the specified disk.

6-30.3 SAVE SETUP TO TAPEThe setup configuration is automatically save totape whenever the ARMOR sends a Recordcommand to the tape drive. The setup informa-tion is written to the tape immediately beforedata recording begins for each recording session.

NOTEWhen multiple recordings whichuse different system setups aremade on a single tape, the startingPBN for each recording sessionshould be noted on the tape cas-sette label. This information willbe needed for subsequent ReadSetup From Tape operations thatuse the from Specified Locationoption.


6-31 SELECT UNIT (TAPE DRIVE)

On any display screen, click on the Tape 1 orTape 2 command button to select the corre-sponding tape drive. When the command but-tons become active (button nomenclaturechanges from gray to black color), the tape driveis selected and is capable of receiving com-mands from the ARMOR.

6-32 SET MULTIPLE TAPE OPERATION

NOTEMultiple tape operation is appli-cable only to systems containingtwo tape drives.

When two tape drives are connected to theARMOR, they may be commanded indepen-dently (Independent Mode) or commanded col-lectively to record data in a sequential fashion(Pong Record). Refer to paragraph 6-14 forinstructions on how to select Independent Mode,and to paragraph 6-23 for instructions on how toselect Pong Record mode.

6-33 SET OPERATION MODE

When two tape drives are connected to theARMOR, they may be commanded indepen-dently (Independent Mode) or commanded col-lectively to record data in a sequential fashion(Pong Record). Refer to paragraph 6-14 forinstructions on how to select Independent Mode,and to paragraph 6-23 for instructions on how toselect Pong Record mode.

6-34 STOP TAPE DRIVE

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the appropriate TAPE 1 orTAPE 2 command button to select thetape drive that you want to place in the

STOP state.

2. Click on the STOP button to stop thetape movement and place the tape driveinto the Stop state. The time required totransition to the STOP state is dependentupon the tape activity in progress. Whenthe tape drive switches to the STOP state,the STOP nomenclature on the commandbutton will change color from black tored to indicate that the STOP state hasbeen achieved.

6-35 VIEW CHANNEL MAPPING

1. On the Primary Control screen (Figure6-1), click on the SETUP button toaccess the Setup screen (Figure 6-3).

2. To determine to which output channel aparticular input channel is mapped,locate the input channel on the Setupscreen (use up/down scroll bar as neces-sary) and observe the output channel dis-played in the Output Channel ID(rightmost) column for the channel.

6-36 VIEW CHANNEL STATUS

6-36.1 GENERALThe View Channel Status function utilizes theChannel Status screen to provide the followinginformation:

• the type of input or output signal the channelprocesses

• which input channels are enabled

• which output channels are mapped from aninput channel

• whether the system is receiving and process-ing data from the active channels

• whether an error has occurred in processingdata from a channel

• the status of signals


Click on the CH STATUS button on the Pri-mary Control screen (Figure 6-1) to access theChannel Status screen shown in Figure 6-9.

This screen provides information on up to sev-enty-two channels. The status information dis-played for each channel is dependent upon thechannel configuration (type of signal processed).

Status messages, which are different for eachtype of ARMOR channel, indicate whether thereis a problem with a channel. Periodically, theARMOR controller sends a status message to theembedded PC or the external host computer. Ifthe status message indicates that an enabledchannel has an error, the appropriate error mes-sage will be displayed in one of the three statuscolumns on the Channel Status screen. As statusmessages are updated, errors will be cleared,unless they continue to recur.

If an error message appears in any column, checkthe data sources to verify that they are consistentwith the setup parameters and hardwareconfiguration.

If desired, an error can be indicated by an audiblebeep. If you find it necessary to enable/disablethe beep, exit the Channel Status screen andaccess the Options screen where you may check/uncheck the Enable ARMOR Error Beepcheckbox as described in paragraph 6-5.

Use the up/down scroll bar at the right edge of thescreen to scroll through all active channels.

6-36.2 STATUS MESSAGES FOR ANALOG MODULES Only the Status 1 column provides informationabout analog input and output modules (seeFigure 6-9). When no errors are detected, thestatus message will read FIFO OK.

If an error is detected in an analog module, theStatus 1 column will read FIFO Sync. Thismessage indicates that a critical malfunction has

occurred. If this error persists, notify CustomerService.

A beep may sound when an error occurs.Instructions for disabling and activating the beepare provided in paragraph 6-5.

6-36.3 STATUS MESSAGES FOR PARALLEL MODULES

6-36.3.1 Parallel Data Input ModulesAll three status columns on the Channel Statusscreen provide information about parallel inputmodules (see Figure 6-9). If no errors aredetected, the line of data for an enabled parallelinput module will be as follows:

If the Data FIFO and/or the Count FIFO are outof sync, Status 1 will read “Sync Error”. Thisindicates that a critical malfunction has occurred.Notify Customer Service. If the sample rate is setincorrectly, Status 2 will read “Data Error”. Thiserror message may indicate a Data FIFOoverflow or underflow. Try adjusting the samplerate downward. If an error still occurs, adjust thesample rate upward. If the burst rate exceeds theaggregate rate, Status 3 will read “Count Error”.If adjusting the rates does not correct thisproblem, a critical malfunction has occurred.Notify Customer Service.

6-36.3.2 Parallel Data Output ModulesInformation about parallel output modules isdisplayed in Status columns 1 and 2 on theChannel Status screen (see Figure 6-9). If noerrors are detected, the line of data for an enabledparallel output module will be as follows:

CHANNEL ID ENAB STATUS 1 STATUS 2 STATUS 3

PARALLEL IN 01 Y Sync OK Data OK Count OK


PARALLEL OUT 03 Y Data OK Count OK


If the sample rate is set incorrectly, Status 1 willread “Data Error”. This error message mayindicate a Data FIFO overflow or underflow. Inthe Input Channel Setup screen for the channel towhich the output channel is mapped, try adjustingthe sample rate downward. If an error stilloccurs, adjust the bit rate upward. If the burstrate exceeds the aggregate rate, Status 2 will read“Count Error”. If adjusting the bit rates does notcorrect this problem, a critical malfunction hasoccurred. Notify Customer Service.


6-36.4 STATUS MESSAGES FOR PCM MODULES All three status columns provide informationabout PCM modules (see Figure 6-9). If noerrors are detected, the lines of data for enabledPCM modules will be as follows:

If the input bit rate is too slow, Status 1 will readInput Error. If the input bit rate is too fast or aninternal hardware fault has occurred, Status 2 willread FIFO Error. If no source clock is detected,Status 3 will read Clock Error.

If Status 1 for a PCM output channel reads FIFOError, several error conditions may exist. Eithera FIFO overflow or a FIFO underflow error mayhave occurred. In the Input Channel Setup screenfor the channel to which the output channel ismapped, try adjusting the bit rate downward. Ifan error still occurs, adjust the bit rate upward. Ifadjusting the bit rate does not eliminate the error,a FIFO sync error may have occurred. This is acritical malfunction. Notify Customer Service.

If Status 2 or Status 3 of a PCM output channelindicates a Pipe Error or Count Error, the speedof the clock is probably inconsistent with thespeed of the data. This error may occuroccasionally on startup. If the error persists, itmay be a critical malfunction. Notify CustomerService.


6-37 VIEW CONFIGURATION

Click on the CONFIG button on the PrimaryControl screen to access the Configurationscreen shown in Figure 6-10.

The Configuration screen displays the hardwareconfiguration of the ARMOR system. Theinstalled module complement is represented byslot number, module type by part number, mod-ule type by hex ID, and module name. Thisscreen is “read only,” no entries are possible.

6-38 VIEW OUTPUT CHANNEL SETUP

NOTEThe only setup parameter appli-cable to output channels is inputchannel-to-output channel map-ping.

Click on the SETUP button on the PrimaryControl screen (Figure 6-1) to access the Setupscreen shown in Figure 6-3.

If necessary, move the desired data channel intothe viewing field by means of the scroll bar atthe right side of the screen.


20 MHz PCM IN 01 Y Input OK FIFO OK Clock OK

20 MHz PCM OUT 01 Y FIFO OK Pipe OK Count OK

REFERENCE GUIDE 6-27/blank

Observe the Output Channel ID column at theright side of the screen to determine the outputchannel to input channel relationship (mapping)for any channel.

6-39 VIEW RECORDED BIT RATES

1. Click on the SETUP button on the Pri-mary Control (Figure 6-1) screen toaccess the Setup screen shown in Figure6-3.

2. Click on the Recorded Bit Rates buttonto display the bit rate data screen shownin Figure 6-11. The requested rate andrecorded rate (bits/sec for digital chan-nels, samples/sec for analog channels)are displayed for each data channel.Additionally, aggregate values for theRequested Bit Rate, Recorded Bit Rate,and Overhead % are displayed.

CAUTIONTo avoid data loss, the data bitrate must not exceed 32Mbpswhen the ARMOR is outputtingrecord data to the Buffered VLDStape drive. If the recorded bit rateis greater than 32 Mbps, a lowerdata bit rate(s) should be speci-fied in the input module setup(s)to achieve a recorded bit ratesvalue of less than 32 Mbps. (Seeparagraphs 6-18 and 6-19.)

6-40 VIEW TIME OUTPUT

The View Time Output provides the user with avisual indication of the time reference used dur-ing data acquistion/recording. This feature isavailable only This feature is active only during

ARMOR Play mode, and only if the Generateoption was specified in the time code moduleparameter setup when the data was recorded.

1. Click on the Misc button on the PrimaryControl screen (Figure 6-1). The SetTime and About ... buttons will be dis-played over the Primary Control screenas shown below.

2. Click on the Set Time button. A screencontaining the Time Input entry field andthe Time Output display field will be dis-played over the Set Time and About ...buttons. (This is the same display usedto input the Set Time value.)

3. The Time Output display field displaysthe time reference which was recordedwith the data being played back, in adate-hours-minutes-seconds format.

Figure 6-7. Voice Parameter Setup Screen (typical)

Figure 6-8. Disk Directory Screen (typical)

Figure 6-9. Play Mode Setup Screen (typical)

REFERENCE GUIDE 6-29/blank

Figure 6-10. Channel Status Screen (typical)


Figure 6-12. Bit Rate Data Screen (typical)

TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1

SECTION 7

TROUBLESHOOTING

7-1 INTRODUCTION

This section contains basic operator-level trou-bleshooting information for ARMOR systems.Its purpose is to assist the user/operator in isolat-ing ARMOR problems down to the module levelby elimination of the most-likely causes.

Isolation of a problem to a specific componentwithin an ARMOR module is beyond the scopeof this section, as is the isolation of a problemwithin the embedded computer and touchscreendisplay assemblies used in the touchscreen chas-sis ARMOR. Problems that cannot be resolvedby use of the information in this section shouldbe referred to a qualified electronics technicianwith access to ARMOR system technical dataand appropriate test equipment.


CAUTIONSome procedures in this sectionrequire that the top cover beremoved from the ARMOR unit.To prevent possible electricalshock, turn power OFF and dis-connect the power cord from theARMOR unit before removingcover.

7-2 HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS

ARMOR hardware configurations are identifiedby their data handling electronics complement,chassis type, and chassis size.

There are three (3) data handling configurations:

• Record OnlyThese configurations contain data handlingelectronics which allow multiple data inputsto be multiplexed into a single data streamthat is applied to the tape drive and recordedto tape.These configurations contain no output ordemultiplexer modules and operate only inARMOR record mode.

• Reproduce OnlyThese configurations contain data handlingelectronics which allow a single reproducedata stream from a tape drive to be demulti-plexed into multiple data outputs which areoutput to the users equipment.These configurations contain no input ormultiplexer modules and operate only inARMOR play mode.

• Record/ReproduceThese configurations contain data handlingelectronics which allow multiple data inputsto be multiplexed into a single data streamthat is applied to a tape drive and recorded totape. The data handling electronics alsoallow a single reproduce data stream from atape drive to be multiplexed back into multi-ple data streams which are a replica of theoriginal data stream format for output to theuser’s equipment. In record mode, these sys-

7-2 TROUBLESHOOTING

tems have the capability to simultaneouslyrecord and reproduce data.

There are two (2) chassis types:

• Standard ChassisThese chassis require that the ARMORSetup and Control Software be run from anexternal host computer or other controllingdevice that is connected to the ARMOR viathe HOST PC connector.

The standard chassis consists of the enclo-sure, power supply, backplane board, andconnector/cable/I/O panel assemblies.

• Touchscreen ChassisThese chassis incorporate an internal controlsystem which eliminates the need for anexternal host computer. The control systemconsists of an on-board Pentium-class com-puter (embedded PC), a front- panel VGAdisplay screen, and a touchscreen overlay.The ARMOR Setup and Control Softwareand touchscreen driver software run on theembedded PC.

The touchscreen chassis includes the samecomponents as the standard chassis and theadditional components needed to implementthe embedded controller and touchscreendisplay. These components consist of thesingle-board computer, hard drive, 3-1/2”diskette drive, touchscreen controller CCA,touchscreen assembly, LCD display, inverter,and associated internal cabling.

There are two (2) chassis sizes:

• Short (15-slot) ChassisThese chassis can accommodate up to 15modules and are available in standard chas-sis and touchscreen chassis configurations.

• Long (20-slot) ChassisThese chassis can accommodate up to 20modules and are available in standard chas-sis and touchscreen chassis configurations.


Three basic ARMOR system configurations areavailable:

• single-unit full record/full reproduce

• single-unit full record/partial reproduce

• separate record and reproduce systems

These systems are described in the followingparagraphs.

7-3.1 SINGLE-UNIT FULL RECORD/FULL REPRODUCE SYSTEMA single-unit full record/full reproduce systemcan simultaneously multiplex and record allinput channels and simultaneously reproduceand reconstruct all recorded channels. An exam-ple is a system containing two 4-channel PCMinput modules and two 4-channel PCM outputmodules (Figure 7-1). In this configuration,eight independent PCM channels can berecorded simultaneously and all eight channelscan be reproduced simultaneously.

7-3.2 SINGLE-UNIT FULL RECORD/ PARTIAL REPRODUCE SYSTEMA single-unit full record/partial reproduce sys-tem simultaneously multiplexes and records allinput channels, but can only simultaneouslyreproduce and reconstruct a limited number ofrecorded channels. An example is a system thatcontains two 4-channel PCM input modules andonly one 4-channel PCM output module (Figure7-2). In this case, eight independent PCM chan-nels can be recorded simultaneously; however,only four of those eight channels can be repro-duced simultaneously.

TROUBLESHOOTING 7-3

CONTROLLER

INPUT MODULE MUX DEMUX

OUTPUT MODULE

OUTPUTCHANNELS

INPUTCHANNELS

ARMOR

TAPE DRIVE

INPUT MODULE

Figure 7-2. Single-Unit Full Record/Partial Reproduce System

CONTROLLER

INPUT MODULE MUX DEMUX

OUTPUT MODULE

OUTPUTCHANNELS

INPUTCHANNELS

ARMOR

TAPE DRIVE

INPUT MODULE

OUTPUT MODULE

Figure 7-1. Single-Unit Full Record/Full Reproduce System

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7-3.3 SEPARATE RECORD AND REPRODUCE SYSTEMSSeparate record and reproduce systems consistof two independent units as shown in Figure 7-3.One unit multiplexes the input channels forrecording to the tape drive and a separate unitreconstructs the output channels from the tapedrive for playback. The playback system may ormay not be capable of simultaneously recon-structing all of the recorded input channels(depending on whether all input channels in therecord unit have a corresponding output channelin the playback unit).

7-4 OPERATING MODES

The ARMOR is capable of operating in two sep-arate modes: internal loopback mode and nor-mal operating mode. A general understandingof these modes can be valuable in diagnosingARMOR system malfunctions.

7-4.1 INTERNAL LOOPBACK MODE

NOTEInternal loopback mode is avail-able in single-unit record/repro-duce systems only.

In internal loopback mode, the multiplexedrecord data being sent to the tape drive forrecording to tape is also looped directly to thedemultiplexer’s data bus as shown in Figure 7-4.This data is available at the ARMOR data out-puts as reproduce data.

To utilize the internal loopback mode, use theARMOR Setup and Control Software to placethe ARMOR unit in Record mode. TheARMOR system is automatically placed intointernal loopback mode whenever the ARMORunit is placed into Record mode.

Figure 7-3. Separate Record and Reproduce Systems

INPUTCHANNELS

TAPE DRIVE

TAPE DRIVE

DEMUXOUTPUT

MODULEOUTPUTCHANNELS

INPUT MODULE MUX CONTROLLER

CONTROLLER

RECORD ONLY ARMOR UNIT

REPRODUCE ONLY ARMOR UNIT

TROUBLESHOOTING 7-5

This data path used in internal loopback modetraverses most of the ARMOR’s internal cir-cuitry, including I/O cabling, data input mod-ules, multiplexer module, bit synchronizermodule, demultiplexer module, and data outputmodules.

Loopback mode is useful in determiningwhether the ARMOR or the tape drive may beresponsible for faulty data recordings on tape.

When ARMOR data being recorded on tape isfound to be faulty, the user may examine theloopback data (at the appropriate data out con-nectors at the rear of the ARMOR) for data qual-ity as a means of isolating the cause of theproblem:

If data faults, similar to those being writ-ten to tape, also appear in the loopbackdata, a component(s) the ARMOR’sinput data path is the likely cause of theproblem (i.e., input data modules, multi-plexer module, backplane, or cableassemblies).

If the loopback data is satisfactory, theARMOR’s input data path is operatingcorrectly, and the problem is most likelycaused by the Controller module, thetape drive, or the external connectingcabling.

7-4.2 NORMAL OPERATING MODEThe ARMOR system is normally used to recorddata to the tape drive(s) and then play the databack at a later time. This is the ARMOR unit’snormal operating mode.

To perform a normal record/playback cycle, fol-low these steps:

1. Connect the appropriate cables betweenthe ARMOR unit, the input source(user’s I/O equipment), the tape drive(s),and the host PC (standard chassisARMOR only).

2. Use the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware to verify that each channel issetup correctly.

CONTROLLER

INPUTMODULES MUX DEMUX

OUTPUTMODULES

OUTPUTCHANNELS

INPUTCHANNELS

TAPE DRIVE

LOOP

ARMOR

BACK

Figure 7-4. Internal Loop-back Mode

7-6 TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTERefer to Sections 5 and 6 forARMOR operating instructionsand detailed descriptions of theARMOR Setup and Control Soft-ware.

3. Use the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware to place the ARMOR intorecord mode.

4. Using the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware, command the tape drive tobegin recording from an appropriatePBN on tape.

5. After an adequate amount of time hasexpired, command the tape drive to Stop.

6. Using the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware, place the ARMOR into playmode.

7. Using the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware, command the tape drive toreproduce the data from the same PBN asit was originally recorded.

7-5 TROUBLESHOOTING BASICS

ARMOR system functioning is extremely com-plex, consisting of numerous data manipulation,formatting, mapping operations which requireclose adherence to numerous data parameter andsystem setup requirements. As such, manyARMOR system problems may not be caused byhardware failures, but may be the result ofincorrect system configuration, setup, and dataparameters. When troubleshooting an apparentsystem failure, verify the ARMOR system setupand configuration before testing for faulty hard-ware.

NOTENever begin troubleshooting bytaking the ARMOR unit apartand testing the hardware.

7-5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING AIDSThe following items are needed when trouble-shooting the ARMOR system.

7-5.1.1 ARMOR Setup and Control SoftwareThe ARMOR Setup and Control Software is thesingle-most useful piece of test equipment fordiagnosing a system failure.

• For touchscreen chassis ARMOR units (theembedded computer and touchscreen displaymust be operational), this software can beexecuted from the ARMOR unit.

NOTEIf the embedded computer and/ortouchscreen display are not oper-ational, this software must beinstalled and run from a Pentium-class PC which is connected tothe ARMOR unit’s HOST PCconnector (in the same manner asstandard chassis ARMOR).

• For standard chassis ARMOR units, thissoftware must be installed and run from aPentium-class PC which is connected to theARMOR unit’s HOST PC connector.

7-5.1.2 Test TapeWhen troubleshooting apparent problems with aparticular ARMOR system, it is useful to have atape containing data that has been successfullyrecorded and played back by that same system.This tape can be particularly helpful for isolatingthe problem to the ARMOR’s record or playback electronics. If the system can successfullyplay back the tape, the problem is likely to bewith the ARMOR’s record data path (input datamodules or multiplexer module). If the systemcannot play back the data from the tape, theproblem is likely to be in the ARMOR’s play-back data path (demultiplexer module or outputdata modules).

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7-5.2 COMMON PROBLEMSWhen an apparent ARMOR failure occurs, per-form the diagnostic steps described in the fol-lowing paragraphs. Accomplishment of thesesteps will eliminate the most commonly encoun-tered causes of most ARMOR system malfunc-tions.

NOTENever begin troubleshooting bytaking the ARMOR unit apartand testing the hardware.

7-5.2.1 Review All ChangesBefore you begin troubleshooting, determinewhether anything in your setup has changedsince the last successful operation of theARMOR unit. If something has changed, thefailure may be linked to those changes.

7-5.2.2 Check the Power SupplyCheck the following items:

1. Is the power cord connected to the unitand is it plugged in?

2. Is the power switch ON?

3. Does the ARMOR unit appear to bepowered up (are the cooling fans run-ning)?

4. Can the embedded computer/host PCcommunicate with the ARMOR unit.

7-5.2.3 Check the Cable ConnectionsMore often than not, ARMOR failures can betraced to cable problems. Check the followingitems:

1. Are all the data cables between theARMOR unit and the user’s I/O equip-ment (data input/data output) properlyconnected?

2. Is the cable between the host PC and theHOST PC connector on the ARMOR

properly connected (standard chassisARMOR only)?

3. Are the data and control cables betweenthe ARMOR unit and the tape drive(s)properly connected?

4. If the tape drive is commanded indepen-dently of the ARMOR unit, is the controlcable between the controller device andthe CONTROL port on the tape driveproperly connected?

5. Is the tape drive(s) grounded to theARMOR unit?

6. Are all cables properly seated andsecured to their connectors?

7. Are all cables wired correctly and with-out defect?

7-5.2.4 Verify Proper Installation of Modules in ARMOR Chassis

CAUTIONThis procedure requires that thetop cover be removed from theARMOR unit. To prevent possi-ble electrical shock, turn powerOFF and disconnect power cordfrom the ARMOR unit beforeremoving cover.

Remove the top cover from the ARMOR chas-sis. Verify that all modules in the ARMOR chas-sis are properly installed and seated in theircorrect slots. Because every module slot in theARMOR chassis is custom-wired to accept aspecific type of module, the ARMOR will notfunction correctly (and may be damaged) when amodule-to-slot mismatch exists.

The correct module-to-slot assignments for aspecific ARMOR system is shown in the SystemConfiguration Data provided in Attachment Aof the Operator’s manual supplied with thatARMOR system.

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NOTEDo not rely on the ARMORSetup and Control Software’sConfiguration Screen to showyou the correct slot assignmentsfor the modules. The Setup andControl Software displays theactual physical location of eachmodule in the ARMOR chassis asreported by the Controller mod-ule, regardless of whether themodule is in its correct slot.

7-5.2.5 Verify That Channels are Properly Enabled and Correctly MappedUse the ARMOR Setup and Control Software’sSetup screen and the Data Parameter Setupscreen(s) for each channel to ensure that theproper input data channels (for your setup) areenabled, and that those channels are properlymapped to the correct output channels. (Refer toSections 5 and 6 for detailed instructions on howto use the ARMOR Setup and Control Softwareprogram.)

Sometimes, the input channels are enabled, butnot mapped to an output channel. If an inputchannel is not mapped to an output channel, thatchannel cannot output any data.

7-5.2.6 Monitor the Status of ChannelsUse the ARMOR Setup and Control Software’sChannel Status screen to view the status of theinput and output channels. The Controller con-stantly monitors the input and output data mod-ules for error status, and reports this status backto the control program for display on the Chan-nel Status screen. Often, a module that is failingcan be quickly isolated by use of this feature.

7-5.2.7 Input ViolationsVerify that the input channel data rates specifiedfor each input data module are the same as therates at which the data is being supplied by theuser’s I/O equipment. This can be accomplished

by use of the ARMOR Setup and Control Soft-ware’s Setup screen and the Data ParameterSetup screen(s) for each channel.

If the data is supplied at a rate greater than thespecified rate, the channel will periodically over-flow and will reset, causing data to be lost. Ide-ally, the actual data rate should be equal to orslightly less than the specified data rate. How-ever, if the data is supplied at an excessivelyslower rate than that specified, the channel willperiodically underflow and reset, also causingdata to be lost.

You may use the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware’s Setup screen to view the requested(specified) and recorded bit rates for each chan-nel. Click on the Recorded Bit Rates button toaccess the Bit Rate Data screen.

7-6 ISOLATING FAULTY ARMOR MODULES

The following paragraphs provide generalinstructions for isolating faulty ARMOR mod-ules.

7-6.1 CONTROLLER MODULE TROUBLESHOOTINGThe Controller module communicates with theexternal host PC (standard chassis ARMOR) orthe embedded computer (touchscreen chassisARMOR), command the tape drive, and controlsthe flow of data to and from the tape drive. Sys-tems which support two tape drives require twoController modules. In a two Controller system,the master controller resides in slot 1 and theslave controller resides in slot 2.

Use the following steps to isolate a faulty Con-troller module in a typical single-controllerrecord and playback ARMOR system.

1. Start the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware program. If the ARMOR sys-tem is in the Run state, skip to step 5.

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2. If the ARMOR system is not in the Runstate, retrieve the most current and accu-rate setup configuration from disk. Ver-ify that the configuration is correct.

3. Verify that the appropriate channels areenabled and mapped.

4. Save the setup to the ARMOR unit. TheARMOR Setup and Control Softwareprovides on-screen indications (via statusand error messages) of the setup loadingprocess. If any errors occur during theload, the display will indicate whichmodules may be defective.

Upon completion of a successful load,the ARMOR system should be in theRun state.

If all of the modules fail to load, or ifthe ARMOR Setup and Controldisplay screen does not indicate thatthe ARMOR is in the Run state afterthe setup is loaded, the Controllermodule is defective.

5. When the ARMOR system is in the Runstate, ensure that the Setup and Controldisplay screen indicates that the unit is inthe Record mode. If the unit is not inRecord mode, place the unit in Recordmode.

If the unit cannot be placed in Recordmode, the Controller module isdefective.

7-6.2 MULTIPLEXER MODULE TROUBLESHOOTINGThe Multiplexer module combines the data fromthe input data modules into a single data stream.Record-only and Record-Playback ARMOR sys-tems must contain a Multiplexer module. Therecan be only one Multiplexer module in any sys-tem. To determine which ARMOR chassis slothas been hard-wired to accept the Multiplexer

module, refer to the System ConfigurationData provided in Attachment A of the Opera-tor’s manual supplied with the ARMOR system.

CAUTIONTurn ARMOR power OFF anddisconnect the power cord fromthe rear of the chassis beforeremoving/installing any ARMORmodule.

To isolate a faulty Multiplexer module, you mustsubstitute a known good module for the sus-pected faulty module.

If the ARMOR system begins to operateproperly with the substitute module, theoriginal Multiplexer module is defective.

7-6.3 DEMULTIPLEXER MODULE TROUBLESHOOTINGThe Demultiplexer module extracts the datafrom the single multiplexed data stream, decom-posed it, and transfers it to the appropriate outputmodules. All Record-Playback and Playback-only ARMOR systems must contain a Demulti-plexer module. There can be only one Demulti-plexer module in any system, and it generallyresides in the last slot in the ARMOR chassis.

CAUTIONTurn ARMOR power OFF anddisconnect the power cord fromthe rear of the chassis beforeremoving/installing any ARMORmodule.

To isolate a faulty Demultiplexer module, youmust substitute a known good module for thesuspected faulty module.

If the ARMOR system begins to operateproperly with the substitute module, theoriginal Demultiplexer module is defec-tive.

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7-6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING INPUT AND OUTPUT MODULES

NOTEThe Controller, Multiplexer, andDemultiplexer modules should beeliminated as the source of anARMOR failure before attempt-ing to troubleshoot the input andoutput modules.

7-6.4.1 General TroubleshootingSome general troubleshooting techniques can beused to troubleshoot any combination of inputand output modules.

The first and most important step is to use theARMOR Setup and Control Software to ver-ify that the input channels are enabled andmapped to the appropriate output channels.

If the channels are enabled and correctlymapped, use the appropriate procedures in thefollowing sections to diagnose the problem.

7-6.4.2 Complete Failure of All ChannelsIf all of the channels for a particular module failto output data, perform these diagnostic proce-dures:

1. Using the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware display screens, confirm thatthe correct configuration is being usedand that the channels in question areproperly enabled and mapped.

2. Using the ARMOR Setup and ControlSoftware, re-save the setup to ARMOR.While the software is reloading the setup,monitor the screen for any error mes-sages indicating failures. If a modulefails to properly load its setup parame-ters, this information will be displayedby means of an error message.

3. If the system under test is a single unitrecord and playback system, put the unitinto internal loopback, as described inSection 7-4.1. If the system under testhas separate record and playback units,use the test tape described in Section 7-5.1.2.

4. If the system under test contains two ormore pairs of input/output modules butonly one of the pairs is failing, the chan-nels from the failing input modules canbe mapped to an output module thatworks, and the channels from an inputmodule that works can be mapped to theoutput module that is failing.

After the remapping, if the outputmodule that was failing continues tofail and the output module that wasworking continues to work, then anoutput module is defective.

If the output module that was workingbegins to fail and the output modulethat was failing begins to work, thenan input module is defective.

Table 7-1 provides a sample remappingdiagnostic procedure.

5. If the system under test contains only onepair of input/output modules and thatpair is failing, then use the test tapedescribed in Section 7.5.1.2 to isolate thefailure to either the input module or theoutput module. Playback the test tape:

If the data is valid, the input module isdefective.

If the data reproduced from the testtape is corrupted or is not present, theoutput module is defective.

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Table 7-1. Sample Remapping

Original Mapping:

Input Channel Output Channel Original Condition

PCM Input Ch 1 PCM Output Ch 1 Outputs Valid




PCM Input Ch 5 PCM Output Ch 5 Outputs Failing




New Mapping:

Input Channel Output Channel Result When InputModule Is Defective

Result When Output Module Is Defective

PCM Input Ch 1 PCM Output Ch 5 Outputs Valid Outputs Failing




PCM Input Ch 5 PCM Output Ch 1 Outputs Failing Outputs Valid





7-6.4.3 At Least One Channel is OperationalIf at least one channel successfully passes datafrom input module to output module, use the fol-lowing steps to determine whether the inputmodule or the output module is defective.

1. If the system under test is a single-unitrecord and playback system, put the unitinto internal loopback mode as describedin 7-4.1. If the system under test consistsof separate record and playback units,use the test tape described in Section 7-5.1.2 to diagnosis the problem.

2. Choose two channels: one that is work-ing, and one that is failing. Using theARMOR Setup and Control Software,cross-map the two channels, as describedin Table 7-2.

If the failing output channel continuesto fail and the working channelcontinues to work, the output moduleis defective.

If the failing output channel beginsworking and the working output

channel begins to fail, the inputmodule is defective.

7-7 FAULT CODES

ARMOR Status/Fault and Tape Drive Status/Fault codes are displayed in the ARMOR Moni-tor and Tape Drive Monitor(s) which appear onall ARMOR Setup and Control Software displayscreen. Each status code is accompanied by atext description of the fault which appears in theDescription field to the right of the Status Codefield. ARMOR Status/Fault codes are shown inTable 7-3. Tape Drive Status/Fault codes areshown in Table 7-4.

NOTEWhen two or more faults aredetected in the ARMOR or thetape drive, the status codes aredisplayed as the sum of the indi-vidual codes, and the fault textfield displays the multiple faultdescriptions (if space permits).

Table 7-2. Sample Cross-mapping

Original Mapping:

Input Channel Output Channel Original Condition



New Mapping:

Input Channel Output Channel Result When InputModule Is Defective

Result When Output Module Is Defective

PCM Input Ch 1 PCM Output Ch 2 Output Valid Output Failing

PCM Input Ch 2 PCM Output Ch 1 Output Failing Output Valid

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Table 7-3. ARMOR Status/Fault Codes

Fault Code* Text Display Description

000 ARMOR Okay No fault. Normal state of the ARMOR system.

001 -15 VDC Power Fault -15V supply outside of 15% (2.25V) limits.

002 -5 VDC Power Fault -5V supply outside of 15% (0.75V) limits.

004 +5 VDC Power Fault +5V supply outside of 10% (0.5V) limits.

008 +15 VDC Power Fault +15V supply outside of 15% (2.25V) limits.

010 Temperature Fault Internal temperature in excess of 162° F.

020 EEPROM Write Fault TBD

040 Corrupt Timer Fault TBD

080 SSS Bus Fault TBD

100 Discrete Fault TBD

200 I/O Board Fault Controller has detected an error in an I/O board on the ARMOR bus.

400 I/O Board Critical Fault Controller has detected a critical error in an I/O board on the ARMOR bus, which is causing a system reset.

* When two or more faults occur simultaneously, the sum of the fault codes will be displayed.For example, a fault code of 001 indicates a single fault: -15 Vdc power fault. A fault code of 005 (001+004) represents the sum of two fault codes: -15 Vdc power fault and +5 Vdc power fault.

Table 7-4. Tape Drive Status/Fault Codes

Fault Code* Text Display Description

000 Tape Okay No fault. Normal state of the tape drive.

001 Drive Not Talking Displayed during start up only. Tape drive not communicating.

002 Tape Foreign TBD

004 Tape Record Fault Record command has failed to place tape drive in the Record state.

008 Tape Play Fault Play command has failed to place tape drive in the Play state.

010 Tape Stop Fault Stop command has failed to place tape drive in the Stop state.

020 Tape Not Moving Tape is currently not moving. (Not necessarily a fault.)

040 Tape Premature Stop Tape has stopped – reason not known.

080 Tape General Fault Tape drive error - undefined.

100 Tape Format Attempt to format tape has failed.

* When two or more faults occur simultaneously, the sum of the fault codes will be displayed.For example, a fault code of 020 indicates a single fault: tape not moving. A fault code of 060 (020+040) represents the sum of two fault codes: tape not moving and tape premature stop.


7-8 TOUCHSCREEN CHASSIS BIOS CONFIGURATION

CAUTIONWhen using the touchscreenchassis with the optional key-board, DO NOT press any keyduring system boot up. Keyboardentries during embedded PC bootup may corrupt the BIOS config-uration settings, which can dis-able the front panel display.

If the front panel touchscreen display is blankafter system boot up, the embedded PC BIOSconfiguration settings may be corrupted.

The correct BIOS settings may be restored bymeans of the following procedure.

1. Turn touchscreen chassis power OFF.

2. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGAconnector on rear of touchscreen chassis.Turn monitor ON.

3. Turn touchscreen chassis power ON.

4. Press the DELETE key during backup toenter the system BIOS Configurationscreens.

NOTEIn the following steps, use thecursor and/or tab keys, asinstructed on the screen, to selectthe indicated configurationparameters.

5. In the Setup window, use the cursor keysto select Standard and press ENTER.

6. Use the cursor keys to select Date/Timeand press ENTER. Set correct date andtime if necessary. Press ESC to exit theDate/Time window.

7. In the Setup window, use the cursor keysto select Advanced and press ENTER.

8. Use the cursor keys to select PS/2Mouse Support and press ENTER.Select Enabled and press ENTER. PressESC to exit the PS/2 Mouse Supportwindow.

9. In the Setup window, select Utilities andpress ENTER.

10. Set Display Type to CRT & Panel andpress TAB.

11. In turn, set the Panel Driver settings to640X480, TFT Color, and Sharp. PressTAB after each selection.

NOTEWhen the panel driver settingsare correctly set, the driver IDwill be displayed as LQ9D021.

12. Use the TAB key to set Serial Port 1Interface to RS-232.

13. Press ESC twice to enter the Exit Setupwindow.

14. Select Save Changes and Exit and pressENTER to exit Setup.

15. The touchscreen chassis will resume theboot up to the Windows 95 Desktop, andthe touchscreen display panel shouldbecome operational.

16. Turn touchscreen chassis power OFF anddisconnect external monitor.


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