Introduction and TMC-1 - TSL

The TSL Tally and
UMD Configuring Program
Introduction and TMC-1
Television Systems Limited.
Vanwall Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UB
Telephone +44 (0)1628 676200, FAX +44 (0)1628 676299

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Contents
Features
Section A
The TMC-1
1.0 Installation
2.0 Introduction
3.0 Comms Connections
Section B
The TallyMan Program – Getting Started
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Possible Configurations
3.0 The Opening TallyMan Screen.
4.0 Connecting to the TallyMan System
5.0 Writing a file to the system.
6.0 Saving Routines
7.0 Setting up and entering the modules in the system
8.0 Tally Channels and System Tallies.
9.0 Notes
It is strongly recommended that this entire section is read before
using the TMC-1 and TallyMan.
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Features
TallyMan offers a very flexible method of controlling tally and mnemonic data to be shown on
a monitor wall or on plasma displays, via a multiviewers such as those used in a control room
facility.
Interfacing.
TallyMan interfaces to all known switchers, routers and multiviewers. TallyMan can read tally
and router crosspoint status data from a wide range of equipments.
The following list of manufacturers is not definitive. The right hand column list the protocol
type in use.
ProBel
Grass Valley
Thomson
Leitch
Network
Pesa
ProVideo
SWP02
SWP08
Native (SMS7000)
GVG200
GVG2100
GVG4000
Kalypso
Zodiac
BTS ASCII
Saturn
9000 series
SWP62
DD10/20/30
DD35 MPK
DD35 ACOS
DD35 Native
DD35 ident_xbar
X-Y bus
Router Protocol
USP
RS1616
Quartz Type 1
SAV
Snell & Wilcox
Sierra
Sony
Telecast
Vistek
Utah
GC88/PCS
Tally Prtcl
Serial Xpt
Serial Tally
Router RS422
ProSan
Array
AVS1/2
TallyMan will interface to TSL legacy equipment (with an EPROM change) thereby offering a
cost-effective expansion of existing systems.
Parallel I/O modules are available, connected via TCP/IP, offering convenient physical
location and cabling.
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Programming Facilities
Tally Control
• Sixteen tally channels or “tally families” allow easy and logical tally assignments to
UMDs, router destination/sources and output pins for the cameras.
• Provision for System Tallies consisting of internal “Boolean” tallies. These are
defined combinations of other ordinary tallies (in or out)
• Ability to use independent three colour control of the TSL UMDs
• Ability to inhibit the left or right tally on any UMD.
• Ability to map tallies to router sources.
• Ability to map tallied router sources to a tally o/p pins for the cameras.
• Ability to map tallies to router buses.
• Ability to map tallied router buses to a tally o/p pins for cameras or other external tally
lights etc.
• Option of opto-isolated inputs for the parallel tally inputs.
• Option of isolated relay-contacts for the parallel tally outputs.
Mnemonic Control
• All mnemonics can be of variable length.
• Easy mnemonic control of the dynamic UMDs.
• Drag and drop from mnemonic lists.
• Ability to import mnemonics lists (e.g. from Excel) for router sources and destinations
(buses).
• Provides individual display control over tie-line recursion depth where routers are
cascaded.
• Control of individual UMD mnemonic and tally LED colour and mnemonic justification,
either singly of as groups.
• Ability to map cascaded routers so the o/p UMD shows the correct source mnemonic.
• Router source to source and source to bus mapping possible.
• Multiviewer support.
• External router control from TallyMan.
• Snapshot of router status may be taken and saved in a file
• Downloading the names lists from some routers into TallyMan for display on the
UMDs - where supported by the router manufacturer.
• Uploading of UMD mnemonics from TallyMan into the router’s names lists – where
supported by the router manufacturer.
• Uploading of mnemonics from TallyMan into the switcher’s / mixer’s panel – where
supported by the mixer manufacturer.
General
• Password control is offered allowing the configuring engineer to offer a fine level of
control to less experienced users on a day to day basis.
• Distant, remote setup of the system is possible via a TCP/IP connection to the
TallyMan Controller.
• TallyMan may be configured by a standard PC running Windows 95, 98, NT4, 2000
or XP,
• Direct, local connection (KVM) to the TallyMan Controller is possible.
• Configuration of system components can be done “live” on the system.
• Router sources and destinations may be sorted according to type (OS lines,
Cameras, VTRs etc)
• All current interfaces for various routers, mixers etc. will be available and updateable
via DLL (Windows platform) or flash update (TSL System Controller).
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• All system objects can be named for easy reference.
• GUI on the computer monitor gives a representation of the actual monitor stack or
wall.
• There is the ability to save and open different configurations (Tally, Mnemonics and
router mapping details). All parameters are saved in one file.
• Names lists may be entered for tallies, routers and Controllers as “aide-memoirs”.
The program is provided on a CD ROM and is designed to run on an IBM compatible PC.
About 4.5 Mb of hard disk space is required.
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Overview of the TSL TallyMan System
Parallel I/O
Cameras
Router
UMD Wall
TallyMan Controller
PSU-22
Vision Mixer
Serial Data paths
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Section A
The TallyMan Controller TMC-1
Front View
Rear View
The RS422 connections are on the left and the RS232 connections are in the centre.
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1.0 Installation
Unless otherwise stated TSL equipment may be installed at any angle or position within an
operating temperature range of 5° ~ 25° C .
All TSL equipment conforms to the EC Low Voltage Directive:
EC Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)(OJ L76 26.3.73)(LVD).
Amendment: (103/68/EEC) (OJ L220 30.8.103).
Earthing/Grounding
In all cases, the frame of the equipment must be earthed on installation. Connection to an
earthed strip running the length of the frame is ideal.
The earth pin on the IEC mains inlet connector is connected to the metal frame of the
equipment, to 0 volts on the internal DC PSU and to signal ground, unless otherwise stated.
All metal panels are bonded together. Rack mounted equipment must be earthed (grounded).
Mounting
Careful consideration of the equipment location and mounting in racks must be made. In
particular, consideration must be given to the stability of free-standing racks by mounting
heavy equipment low in the rack. The rear of the unit must be supported in the rack.
Power
For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
Consideration must be given to the supply circuit loading and switch on/fault surges that will
affect overcurrent protection trips and switches etc.
Check that the fuse rating is correct for the local power (mains) supply. Replacement fuses
must be of the same rating and type for continued protection against fire risk.
The equipment rating is shown on the rear panel.
Power supply cords may not be provided with this equipment.
Do not switch on until all connections are made.
Ventilation
Due consideration for cooling requirements must be given when mounting the equipment.
Ideally 1RU of rack space should be left above and below the unit.
If the equipment is installed in a closed unit, consideration must be given to providing forced
air cooling in order that the maximum recommended temperature is not exceeded.
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Warranty, Maintenance and Repair
All TSL equipment is guaranteed for one year from the date of delivery to the customer’s
premises. If the equipment is to be stored for a significant period, please contact TSL
concerning a possible extended warranty period.
Failure during warranty
If any TSL product should fail or become faulty within the warranty period, first please check
the PSU fuses.
All maintenance work must be carried out by trained and competent personnel.
Disconnect power before
removing the covers
There are no user
adjustable parts inside the
unit
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Technical support information
E-Mail address: support@televisionsystems.ltd.uk
Telephone Support Number for the UK and Europe: +44 (0) 1628 676200
Telephone Support Number for the USA only: 1 877 5101 2108
If equipment has to be returned to TSL for repair please observe the following:
TSL Returns Procedure
Please telephone +44 (0)1628 676200 (Fax: +44 (0)1628 676299) and ask for Sales who will
provide a Returns Number. This will enable us to track the unit effectively and will provide
some information prior to the unit arriving.
For each item, this unique Returns Number must be included with the Fault Report sent with
the unit.
A contact name and telephone number are also required with the Fault Report sent with the
unit.
Fault report details required.
• Company:
• Name:
• Address:
• Contact Name:
• Telephone No:
• Returns Number:
• Symptoms of the fault (to include switch setting positions, input signals etc):
Packing
Please ensure that the unit is well packed as all mechanical damage is chargeable. TSL
recommends that you insure your equipment for transit damage.
The original packaging, when available, should always be used when returning equipment..
If returned equipment is received in a damaged condition, the damage should be
reported both to TSL and the carrier immediately.
Year 2000 Conformity Requirements
This product conforms to the following rules:
Rule 1
Rule 2
Rule 3
Rule 4
No value for the current date will cause any interruption in operation.
Date based functionality will behave consistently for dates prior to, during and
after the Year 2000.
In all interfaces and data storage, the century in any date is specified either
explicitly or by unambiguous algorithms or by inferencing rules.
The Year 2000 is recognised as a leap year.
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2.0 Introduction
The TallyMan Controller is based on a customised commercially obtained 1RU computer. The
machine runs Microsoft Windows XP Professional as its operating system.
A standard mouse, keyboard and VDU may be attached to the machine or the Remote
Desktop facility available in Windows XP may be use for remote access by another computer,
also running Windows XP.
The TMC-1 is pre-loaded with the TallyMan program, complete with activation from the
factory.
On starting Windows XP:
User Name:
Password:
TSL
tsl
3.0 Comms Connections
Com 3
Com 4
Com 2
Com 5
RS422
Com 6
VDU
Com 1
RS232
Power i/p
Mouse +
Keyboard
Network
Connector
RS 422 CONNECTORS
D9 PLUGS ON HARDWARE
1 TX- 6 RTS-
2 TX+ 7 RTS+
3 RX+ 8 CTS+
4 RX- 9 CTS-
5 0v
RS 232 CONNECTORS
D9 PLUG ON HARDWARE
1 - 6 -
2 RX 7 RTS
3 TX 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 -
5 0v
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Connection required to connect the TMC-1 to the TSL power supply unit, PSU-22.
TALLYMAN
CONTROLLER RS-422
FUNCTION
PSU-22
RJ45
D9 SKT CAT 5
FUNCTION
3 RX+ 6 TX+
4 RX- 3 TX-
5 0V SCN 1 0V
2 TX+ 4 RX+
1 TX- 5 RX-
6 0V SCN 2 0V
Notes
The TallyMan program will start automatically when the TMC-1 computer is turned on as the
computer has the program set into its “Schedule Tasks” list with the Schedule Task set as “At
System Startup” with some additional customisation.
Remote Desktop
With Windows XP it is possible to use another computer running Windows XP to view the
remote computer via the Remote Desktop facility. The host computer must have the subnet
mask etc. correctly set to “see” the TallyMan Controller.
The TMC-1 comes initially configured for this with the following default parameters:
IP Address: 192.168.100.220
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
User Name:
TSL
Password:
tsl
Workgroup (if required): ---
Auto power on.
No provision is made in the BIOS for auto power on. This is achieved by fitting/closing the
link JP14 on the motherboard, near the processor and towards the edge of the card, fairly well
hidden under cables.
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Section B
The TallyMan Program
1.0 Introduction
TallyMan is TSL’s new generation of tally and UMD control system.
TallyMan offers the ultimate in flexibility for engineering and user configuration. The Engineer
sets up all the interfaces and decides on the level of User Access by checking an Allow User
Configuration box on each main dialog screen.
TSL’s full library of interfaces is available for any system components (mixers, routers,
multiviewers) required.
Using TallyMan’s graphic configuration, initial set-up and subsequent updates are as easy as
changing a mnemonic.
In addition to controlling TSL’s industry-standard range of UMD’s, TallyMan knows all about
other products with name/tally display, including all the increasingly popular multiviewer
devices etc.
The system may be operated in one of two main ways.
1. Where the TallyMan Controller is used for the actual running of TallyMan and
another, local/remote PC, is used for the configuration and changes to the system.
2. Where the TallyMan Controller is the same for both configuration and the actual
running of TallyMan.
The screen shots for this manual were taken from a Windows XP machine. The System
Components may vary across some sections in the manual, however this is only due to the
way and the order that the various sections were written.
Note that the program is pre-installed on the TMC-1.
Log on to the TMC-1 (not the TallyMan Program) using the password tsl
If using a remote PC for the configuration, place the CD in the tray and search for the
TallyMan program files. Copy all these to a new directory, e.g. tsl\tallyman.
Where a PC is used for configuration only with the TallyMan Controller, the Key will not
need to be input.
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2.0 Possible Configurations
Option 1
A PC
Connect via TCP/IP
Configuration only
No Key Required
TallyMan Controller
Local System
Running the System
Key Enabled
Option 2
Data I/p
TallyMan Controller
Local System
Configuration and
running the System
To UMDs, Cameras etc and other interfaces
Key Enabled
Data I/p
Simple overview of the TMC-1.
Diagrammatic view of a TMC-1 used as a Local System.
TMC-1
Configuring
Screen and
TallyMan file
lists
Area of
computer
running
TallyMan
System
UMD- Monitor Stack
Parallel I/O unit
TSL
System Controller
Comms Ports
Mixer
Router
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Option 1 Using a remote configuring computer and installing the TallyMan program.
Find the TallyMan directory on the supplied CD-ROM and copy the files to a new directory:
C:\TSL\Tallyman is recommended.
Make a shortcut from the tallyman.exe file on the desktop.
Double click to run the program. Allow any firewall to have access.
Select the Configuration button.
Select Configuration.
User will allow access to
only those areas of the
set –up that have been
allowed by the configuring
engineer.
Exit System will close the
entire application –
TallyMan configuration
and the operating
System.
When TallyMan is run each time this start up screen will be shown. If no action is taken the
screen will minimize to the Task Bar
Exit System
Selecting Yes will close
the entire application –
TallyMan configuration
and the operating
System.
Beware: Yes closes the program.
For the User screens see User Section. The User button will allow access to the screens
and dialog boxes allowed by the Configurator. It will be seen that most dialog screens allow
the Configurator to decide whether or not the User has access to the screen.
Select the Configuration button.
The Configuration access will require a Password to be entered once one has been set.
No password is set at the factory.
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The password is blank
but may be set to
anything the Configurator
wishes. In this case
clicking on OK will open
the next dialog box.
If the password is lost
*TSLENG* will unlock the
system allowing a new
password to be set.
Press the OK button.
3.0 The Opening TallyMan Screen.
This screen is seen on selecting Configuration and OK on the Confirm Authentication
screen. Single click on New System.
The System is
given a Name.
This shows the
platform that is
in use.
The System
Interface
parameters are
set here.
Components
may be added
to the System.
Components may
be deleted from
the System.
The sixteen
tally channels
may be named.
System Tallies
are set here.
System Tallies
are tallies
derived from
other tallies.
See the Tallies
Section.
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Various
Components such
as:
• Mixer,
• Router
• Umds
• System
Controllers
may now be
added to the new
system.
4.0 Connecting to the TallyMan System
The System Interfaces
Option 1. .
How to set up the system when a local PC is used to communicate with the remote TallyMan
Controller.
If a local PC is used to communicate with a remote TMC-1 which is running the TallyMan
system, the communications are set here. Effectively the two computer-based units must be
networked together. The TallyMan program must be installed the configuring PC. The
configuring PC does not need an unlock key.
Connect a cross coupled CAT 5 cable between the Ethernet port on that PC (or go via the
usual hub linking arrangements) and the Ethernet port on the TMC-1.
Find the TallyMan.exe file and double click.
Select Configuration
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Note: Most laptops are set up for DHCP; they will not have a fixed IP address.
You must set a fixed address such as 192.168.100.200, with a sub net mask of
255.255.255.0 before the LAN port will operate and communicate with the TMC-1 under these
conditions.
Look at the Local Area Connection and Properties box via Control Panel > Network
Connections.
Click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line and observe Properties.
The IP address may be set via the Alternate Configuration tab, thereby keeping the basic
DHCP configuration. Select User Configured and enter the numbers.
If you are in any doubt, seek the services of your IT Network Administrator.
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Click on OK – you do not
need to set a password at
this time.
• Highlight Default System Interface
• Click on Configure
The default IP address for the TMC-1 is 192.168.100.220
Give the communications link a brief Description as an aide memoir and set the IP Address
to 192.168.100.220
Check that the TCP/IP address is as shown.
Press OK.
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• Go to Comms, select Connect to System
• Select No
• Highlight Default System Interface
• Press Connect
The configuring PC will go on line to the TMC-1 using the IP address that you have set.
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The Connecting Options.
Used when the
computer that is
running the system
is also the
configuring
computer.
Used when the
computer that is
running the system
and the configuring
computer are
different.
Both options connect to the TallyMan system, depending on the configuration, and show you
the system, not any offline file which is being edited. The TallyMan system may be regarded
as having two separate parts. There is the part which contains the files and the set up
configurations and there is the part which is actually running the TallyMan system.
Remote Desktop
With Windows XP it is possible to use another computer running Windows XP to view the
remote computer via the Remote Desktop facility. The host computer must have the subnet
mask etc. correctly set to “see” the TallyMan Controller.
The TMC-1 comes initially configured for this with the following default parameters:
IP Address: 192.168.100.220
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
User Name:
TSL
Password:
tsl
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Option 2
Local Connection to the TallyMan Controller where KVM is used.
Connect a keyboard, mouse and VDU and treat the TMC-1 exactly like a computer, logging
on to Windows using tsl and then double clicking the TallyMan icon. This will open the
program.
To go online, select Comms > Connect to System. NO to Save current file and Connect
to Local System.
However, if a file has been set up, opt to save it.
Pressing Yes will show this dialog screen
Press Connect to
Local System
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When on-line:
A green dot indicates
that the component
has been recognised
by the system.
A red dot means that
the component has not
been recognised by the
system.
Summary
Option 1
Default System Interface. Use this when you are using a remote PC to connect to the
TMC-1.
The connection info in the current offline file will determine which TallyMan system (there
could be more than one in a large facility) you want to connect to and how (i.e. serial, TCP/IP
etc
As soon as we are connected, we are looking at the TallyMan system, not a file. The file title
in the main tree is derived from the name of the system to which we are connected.
It will be seen that when the TallyMan system is online, the components that are recognised
by the system will have a green dot in the directory tree.
Option 2
Connect to Local System . Use this when you are using a keyboard, monitor and mouse on
the TMC-1.
This connects you to the system regardless of the current offline file
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5.0 Writing a file to the system.
To update the active system the file must be written to the TallyMan Controller.
This is shown under Comms > Write Configuration.
Click on Yes.
Then on Download and Restart. The desktop file is now written to the system.
The system will be off-line following this action.
On connecting to the system, the operator will be prompted to save the desktop file as it may
have been edited and the act of going on-line will overwrite the currently open file.
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Pressing Yes will save the desktop to disc under the file name indicated at the top of the
dialog box.
6.0 Saving Routines
Important Information concerning the saving routines.
If a test file is loaded and the system is then written to, the system on the
configuring screen will be shown as off-line
Although the (disk file) has been written to the system, when the TallyMan set
up screen is connected to the system there is no link with file at all. You are
looking at the file in the operating part of the TMC-1.
Imagine there are three common set-ups for MySystem. Name the files as MS1, MS2, MS3.
When MS1 is written to the system and the system is put on-line, MySystem will be shown as
the active “file” on the screen in the system tree view.
should be reserved for the current actual system - this way, nothing gets
accidentally overwritten and the current state is always defined.
7.0 Setting up and entering the modules in the system
This may be done off line and then written to the system.
The system is built up entirely by the user. Select Add New Components.
With the configuring program off-line, Components may be added or deleted from the System.
Every time a component is added the user will be asked for a Name and will have to configure
various options in the dialog screens.
Mixers, routers, multi-viewers and UMDs can be added to the system. Parallel I/O modules
are added by using a legacy System Controller, a CTD-1S/CTD-1Si or an ESP-1 unit.
Where legacy System Controllers are used the various modules within that Controller will
automatically be added to the system tree once TallyMan goes on-line and recognises the
System Controller.
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When a new
component is
added to the
system it must be
given a Name
before the OK
button becomes
active.
Highlight and select
the modules that are
to be added to the
system.
Give the module a
Name.
It is suggested (but is not essential) that the items are added to the System in the following
order, as necessary:
• Router(s)
• Vision Mixer
• UMD interface
• System Controllers - Parallel I/O
• System Tallies
• Control Panels
• Tallies – mapping and assignments
Enter all mnemonics and names and then carry out all assignments for the UMDs and Tallies.
It will be seen that each dialog screen contains all the assignment mapping requirements to
do with the selected item. For example, a router source screen will allow the mnemonics,
names tallies as assignments to the destinations or sources as required all from the one
screen.
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8.0 Tally Channels and System Tallies.
Tally Channels
This program has 16 tally channels. Actual tallies from an I/O interface and System Tallies
(see the Tallies Section) must be flagged as belonging to a particular tally channel. This may
be seen as giving the tallies a “family” identity. This is an extension of red and green tally
channels found in other UMD systems.
The Name tally channels button allows these channels to be given a user-defined name.
System Tallies
System Tallies may be tallies derived from external incoming tallies from an I/O interface or
from any object in TallyMan that can have a tally set to it.
A System Tally may be regarded as a “multicore cable” in that a System Tally may carry
several active different tally channels (the “cable cores”) for further processing or use.
9.0 Notes
Auto updating
If a newer version of TallyMan is released on the TSL web site (www.televisionsystems.ltd.uk)
and installed on a configuring PC, when that configuring PC goes on line to the TMC-1 a
dialog screen will open that will ask if you wish to upgrade the TMC-1 via the configuring PC.
Just follow the on screen instructions.
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