Cti-products MCN RCD System Planner User Manual

68-11135-100Monitoring and Control Network (MCN™)Comparator Display SystemSystem PlannerS2-60616-100August, 1996

Section 2. System OperationPage 6 MCN Comparator Display System Planner2.1.5 Controlling ReceiversYou can use the MCN RCD program to control the recei

Section 2. System OperationMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 72.2 Console-Based System with ASTRO-TAC Comparator2.2.1 System DescriptionThe

Section 2. System OperationPage 8 MCN Comparator Display System Planner2.2.2 IIB Module Connections to a ConsoleIn a console-based system, the VOTE a

Section 3 System Components and SpecificationsMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 93. System Components and Specifications3.1 Module TypesThe

Section 3 System Components and SpecificationsPage 10 MCN Comparator Display System Planner3.1.3 Transmitter Steering Interface Modules (TIBs)The Tra

Section 3 System Components and SpecificationsMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 113.2 Common Specifications for ModulesAll modules are house

Section 3 System Components and SpecificationsPage 12 MCN Comparator Display System Planner3.4 Comparator Interface Module (CIB)The CIB connects vari

Section 3 System Components and SpecificationsMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 13• FORCE VOTE and DISABLE switch functions are controlled w

Section 3 System Components and SpecificationsPage 14 MCN Comparator Display System Planner3.7 Transmitter Steering Interface Module (TIB)The Transmi

Section 3 System Components and SpecificationsMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 153.8 EXB System Extender ModuleThe EXB modules are used in

MCN Comparator Display System PlannerDisclaimer NoteThe information within this document has been checked and is believed to be reliable. However, no

Section 4. System Installation OptionsPage 16 MCN Comparator Display System Planner4. System Installation Options4.1 Mounting OptionsEIA 19” rack mou

Section 4. System Installation OptionsMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 174.1.2 DIGITAC Bracket and Cable Rear MountThe DIGITAC rear mount b

Section 4. System Installation OptionsPage 18 MCN Comparator Display System Planner4.1.3 Wall MountingThe wall mount option allows a module to be moun

Section 4. System Installation OptionsMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 194.2.3 Spectra-TAC and TAC Comparators and Ericsson Analog VotersTh

Section 4. System Installation OptionsPage 20 MCN Comparator Display System PlannerOne side of the network cable is shown below. This diagram details

Section 4. System Installation OptionsMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 214.4 Power Requirements / Power Supply SpecificationsPower input fo

Section 4. System Installation OptionsPage 22 MCN Comparator Display System PlannerIn the example shown in Figure 13, two power supplies are required,

Section 5 Designing and Ordering a SystemMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 235. Designing and Ordering a SystemThe following procedures shou

Designing an MCN systemPage 24 MCN Comparator Display System Planner5.1 Designing an MCN systemBefore designing an MCN system, follow steps 1-6 on pa

Designing an MCN systemMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 25Can you connect multiple channels (card cages) to a single CIB to save cost? Yes,

Table of ContentsMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page i1. INTRODUCTION AND MANUAL OVERVIEW...

Designing an MCN systemPage 26 MCN Comparator Display System Planner5.2 MCN System ComponentsBelow is a list of MCN modules and accessories available

Designing an MCN systemMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 27Custom Length Network CablesCable Assy Network BaseOrder 1 base and X feet of one

Designing an MCN systemPage 28 MCN Comparator Display System Planner5.3 Custom System Configuration WorksheetStep Operation1 Determine the number of

Designing an MCN systemMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 295 Check for maximum number of comparator modules:Calculate the total number of req

Designing an MCN systemPage 30 MCN Comparator Display System Planner9abCalculate the number of mounts required for Extended IIBs(IIBs mounted near the

Designing an MCN systemMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 3113abOrder Punch BlocksTotal 25-pair cables connected to Punch Blocks (from above):

Designing an MCN systemPage 32 MCN Comparator Display System Planner17abcdefOrder power supplies:Each power supply can power up to (4) modules at a to

Appendix B Available DocumentsMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 336. Appendix B Available DocumentsThe following manuals are available for t

Appendix C System ExamplesPage 34 MCN Comparator Display System Planner7. Appendix C System ExamplesThe following examples show how MCN modules are c

Appendix C System ExamplesMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 357.2 Example 2 - PC Based dial-up System for Spectra-TAC orEricsson Comparator-

Table of ContentsPage ii MCN Comparator Display System Planner6. APPENDIX B AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS...

Appendix C System ExamplesPage 36 MCN Comparator Display System Planner7.3 Example 3 - Extended Distance Spectra-TAC or EricssonComparator Connected

Appendix C System ExamplesMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 37Equipment List for Example System 3Item Model/Option Description Qty1 S2-60433

Appendix C System ExamplesPage 38 MCN Comparator Display System Planner7.4 Example 4 - 24 Receivers with Multiple Operator PositionsThe example in Fi

Appendix C System ExamplesMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 39This system allows parallel status and control of three comparators from three

Appendix C System ExamplesPage 40 MCN Comparator Display System Planner7.5 Example 5 - ASTRO-TAC Comparator with 8 ReceiversDisplayed on a ConsoleFig

Appendix C System ExamplesMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 417.6 Example 6 - Multiple Remote PCs using EXB SystemExtendersWhen only one r

Appendix C System ExamplesPage 42 MCN Comparator Display System Planner7.7 Example 7 - Multi-Site Comparator NetworksZone & Master/Slave (Sub) Co

Appendix C System ExamplesMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 437.8 Example 8 - Controlling Transmitter Steering Systems usingTIB ModulesFigur

Appendix D Module Addressing and Receiver BanksPage 44 MCN Comparator Display System Planner8. Appendix D Module Addressing and ReceiverBanks8.1 Modu

Appendix D Module Addressing and Receiver BanksMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 458.2 Receiver BanksThe CIB parallel Comparator Interface Mo

Section 1. Introduction and Manual OverviewMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 11. Introduction and Manual OverviewThe Monitoring and Control

Appendix E System Limitations when using HIB and IIB Modules TogetherPage 46 MCN Comparator Display System Planner9. Appendix E System Limitations wh

Appendix F WarrantyMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 4710. Appendix F WarrantyStandard Limited Hardware WarrantyLIMITED WARRANTY. Equipment

Appendix G Customer SupportPage 48 MCN Comparator Display System Planner11. Appendix G Customer SupportFor Pre- and Post-sale support,large systems,

Appendix H GlossaryMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 4912. Appendix H Glossary16 I/O ModuleThis is a generic term for the B1426 Comparator I

Section 1. Introduction and Manual OverviewPage 2 MCN Comparator Display System Planner1.1 MCN System OverviewFigure 1 shows a basic MCN comparator d

Section 2. System OperationMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 32. System OperationThis section describes the basic operation of both Comparato

Section 2. System OperationPage 4 MCN Comparator Display System Planner2.1.2 MCN Remote Comparator Display PC Software OperationTwo programs make up

Section 2. System OperationMCN Comparator Display System Planner Page 52.1.4 PC Display Screen LayoutA typical receiver screen is shown below:Figure