Hardware Information

Overview

The BinloopX chassis includes a built-in 110-240VAC redundant power supply, 4.3" TFT status display, navigation wheel, status LEDs, BC-CON1 controller module, and 8 A/V module slots.

The front panel of BinloopX features a 12-line by 43-character TFT status display.

This display is primarily used to share application-specific information (i.e. "Status: Playing") from the show control script. However, this display also offers a full menu system that can be accessed by pushing the navigation wheel located just below the display.

To access the menu system, simply press in the navigation wheel. The wheel can then be rotated and pressed to browse the menu system, select items, and change settings.

Below, you will find a description of the menu items that are available from this interface.

This menu provides access to the following sub-menus:

System -- Configure and monitor generic system status
Modules -- View status of installed modules
Real-Time Clock -- Configure and monitor real-time clock
Network -- Configure network interface
Password -- Configure front-panel lockout password
Script -- Monitor show control performance and script status
Sync -- Monitor sync system status
LTC/SMPTE -- Monitor the SMPTE LTC status
Exit -- Exit the menu

Firmware Version -- Firmware version of BX-CON1 controller module
Hardware Revision -- Revision of BX-CON1 controller module hardware
CPU Load -- Current CPU utilization
Serial Number -- BinloopX chassis serial number
Build Number -- Build revision of firmware
Reboot System -- Reboot BinloopX and re-launch script
Reset Settings -- Reset all configuration data (i.e. network, device name, etc.) to factory defaults

Slot X -- Slot number containing model number of installed module
Back -- Return to the System Menu

Module Info

Model -- Model of installed module
Name -- Descriptive name of module (i.e. Main Theater)
Firmware Version -- Firmware version of module
Space Remaining -- Remaining media capacity of module
Media IP Address -- IP Address of Media Network port
Media Subnet Mask -- Subnet Mask of Media Network port
Media Gateway -- Gateway Address of Media Network port
Reboot Module -- Reboot module
Back -- Return to the Modules Menu

Time -- Current system clock time
Date -- Current system clock date
RTC Config -- Used to set system clock time and date

IP Address -- View/Configure IP address
Subnet Mask -- View/Configure subnet mask
Gateway -- View/Configure gateway IP address
DNS -- View/Configure DNS address

Password Protect Front Panel -- Enable/Disable Password Protection
Set Password -- Set/Modify front panel password

Script Filename -- Currently active show control script
Script Edit Date -- Edit date of active show control script
Reload Script -- Selecting this reloads and restarts the show control script
Device Name -- Assigned text name of the BinloopX
Device ID -- Assigned ID number of the BinloopX
Device Nickname -- Optional text nickname of the BinloopX
View Watches -- View watch list that is generated within the WinScript project

Sync Source -- The configured sync source
Frame Rate -- Master frame rate of BinloopX
PTP Master -- Displays 'Yes' if BinloopX is operating as a PTP Master
NTP Master Address -- Show the NTP Server Address if BinloopX is operating as NTP Server
Genlock Out -- State of Genlock Output
Status -- Current state of BinloopX with configured Sync Source
Master Offset -- Accuracy of synchronized clocks
Last Update -- Time that has passed since last sync update
PTP Info -- Detailed status of PTP synchronization system

Status -- Generate/Read, Current LTC value, framerate, and active status
Start SMPTE -- Enables the SMPTE interface to either Generate or Read based on configuration

Indicator LEDs

This BinloopX has a very simple set of indicator LEDs located in the lower left corner of the front-panel.

Power -- ON whenever power is applied to the unit and the power switch is on

LTC -- ON whenever SMPTE LTC is being actively generated or read

Lock -- ON whenever the sync system is locked to the configured sync source

Live -- ON whenever WinScript Live is connected to the unit

Connectors

Power Input

These connectors are used to supply the BinloopX with redundant power. This is a universal power supply that supports 110-240VAC at a frequency between 50-60Hz. These connectors use standard IEC320 C14 sockets, which can be used with IEC320 C13 cables that are suitable for your region.

A power switch is located just below the power supply, which is used to power the unit ON or OFF.

When both power supply modules are operating properly, a status LED directly next to the power connections will illuminate. If a power supply module is removed or fails, it's LED will turn off. Also, a loud and purposefully obnoxious alarm will sound to notify you that the unit is no longer operating with redundant power. This alarm can be silenced by pressing the recessed 'Silence The Faulty Unit' button. This STFU button is located just above the top power connector. Alternatively, inserting a functioning power supply module will also silence the alarm.

These modules can be removed by pushing UP on the small black lever located at the bottom-left of the module while pulling the metal handle away from the BinloopX unit. See the Accessories section of this manual for information on ordering a replacement module.

Two IEC Type B power cords are included with the BinloopX.

Connector Information

Power Connector
Connector Type	IEC320 C14
Mating Plug	IEC320 C13

Network

The main network interface for the BinloopX is located on the back of the controller module and is simply labeled Network. This interface requires a standard RJ45 connection and serves as the main link between a computer running WinScript Live and the BinloopX. It is the primary interface used to store/retrieve script files as well as media content with the BinloopX.

Connector Information

Network Connector
Connector Type	RJ45 Female
Mating Plug	RJ45 Male

Some portions of the network interface, such as FTP access, are protected with a configurable username and password. By default, these credentials are configured to:

Default FTP Credentials
User Name	admin
Password	password

Genlock

These BNC connectors are used to connect external devices to the BinloopX genlock interface. When configured to lock to an external video sync source, the BinloopX will expect to see a Tri-level, Blackburst, or Composite Sync input on the 'IN' connector.

Regardless of the source sync reference, the BinloopX will always output a Composite Sync genlock signal on the 'OUT' connector. This allows external genlock devices like cameras, video servers, show controllers, etc. to lock and synchronize directly to the A/V clocks generated within BinloopX.

Connector Information

Sync Connectors
Connector Type	BNC Female
Mating Plug	BNC Male

Digital Inputs

These 8-pin terminal-style connectors provide access to 8 discrete digital inputs that can be used as show control triggers within your BinloopX script. Each input has two contacts and can be software-configured within the WinScript Live project for two modes of operation; contact closure or voltage.

Connector Information

Input Connector
Connector Type	Phoenix 1843130
Mating Plug	Phoenix 5447926
Recommeded Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Inputs (Left)		Inputs (Right)
Input 4 (+)	L1	Input 8 (+)	R1
Input 4 (-)	L2	Input 8 (-)	R2
Input 3 (+)	L3	Input 7 (+)	R3
Input 3 (-)	L4	Input 7 (-)	R4
Input 2 (+)	L5	Input 6 (+)	R5
Input 2 (-)	L6	Input 6 (-)	R6
Input 1 (+)	L7	Input 5 (+)	R7
Input 1 (-)	L8	Input 5 (-)	R8

Serial/GPS

These 7-pin terminal-style connectors provide access to the Serial control and GPS features. This includes two serial ports that can be configured to operate in either RS232 or RS422 modes. One of these ports is a dedicated GPS interface used for highly accurate clock synchronization and triggering based upon geographic location. The second port is multi-purpose and can be configured for RS232/RS422 control of the BinloopX.

Mating Plugs for these connectors ship pre-installed with the BinloopX.

Connector Information

Serial/GPS Connector
Connector Type	Phoenix 1843127
Mating Plug	Phoenix 5447913
Recommended Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Serial Port		GPS Port
Ground	L1	GPS PPS IN	R1
Serial RS232 TX	L2	GPS RS232 TX	R2
Serial RS422 TX(-)	L2	GPS RS422 TX(-)	R2
Serial RS422 TX(+)	L3	GPS RS422 TX(+)	R3
Serial RS422 RX(-)	L4	GPS RS422 RX(-)	R4
Serial RS232 RX	L5	GPS RS232 RX	R5
Serial RS422 RX(+)	L5	GPS RS422 RX(+)	R5
Ground	L6	GPS Power (+5VDC)	R6
Ground	L7	Ground	R7

NOTE: The GPS Power output supplies +5VDC and has an inline self-healing polymer fuse rated for 200mA.

NOTE: The GPS PPS input is designed to accept a TTL-level (5V) pulse at a frequency of 1HZ.

SMPTE LTC

These 3-pin terminal-style connectors provide access to the SMPTE Timecode (LTC) input and output.

Mating Plugs for these connectors ship pre-installed with the BinloopX.

Connector Information

SMPTE LTC Connector
Connector Type	Phoenix 1843088
Mating Plug	Phoenix 5447874
Recommeded Wire	18 AWG Stranded

Pinouts

LTC OUT		LTC IN
LTC OUT (+)	L1	LTC IN (+)	R1
LTC OUT (-)	L2	LTC IN (-)	R2
LTC OUT (SHIELD)	L3	LTC IN (SHIELD)	R3

Hardware Information

Overview

Display and Navigation

Main Menu

System Menu

Modules Menu

Module Info

Clock Menu

Network Menu

Password Menu

Script Menu

Sync Menu

SMPTE/LTC Menu

Indicator LEDs

Connectors

Power Input

Network

Genlock

Digital Inputs

Serial/GPS

SMPTE LTC