Studio Technologies 5152 V.2 - Manual (Page 17)

Model 5152 User Guide Issue 4, September 2013
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 17
Model 5152
Video Generator/Audio Embedder Module
(general-purpose output) provides a signal
corresponding to the status of the selected
SDI input. The GPO can be configured to
be active high when the selected SDI input
is correctly “locked” to the incoming SDI
signals. The GPO can also be configured
to be active low when the selected SDI
input is “locked.” Configuring this function
can be performed using the Model 5190
Remote Access Module or by way of a
text file stored on a USB flash drive.
Viewing Module Details
An associated Model 5190 Remote Ac-
cess Module can be used to directly view
firmware (embedded software), hardware,
and configuration details about a Model
5152 module. In addition, the Model 5152
incorporates a unique standalone method
of providing these details. This is accom-
plished by the module creating a simple text
file which is stored on a USB flash drive.
This file can then be easily viewed using a
personal computer. Information provided in
the file includes firmware version numbers,
hardware serial number, and configuration
settings. The information provided in the
text file can provide assistance when con-
figuring, using, and troubleshooting Model
5152 modules.
Each time a Model 5152 detects that a USB
flash drive has been connected a text file
will be created and stored. The file, named
STATUS.TXT, will be stored in a folder
named M5152 which is one level below the
root of the USB flash drive. If the folder is
not already present it will be created. If a
STATUS.TXT file is already present a new
one will automatically be written over it.
The Model 5152 does not have a method
of accessing the current date or time, i.e.,
no real-time clock. This limitation requires
that a fixed file creation date be used and
12/31/1979 was selected. However, the
time stamp continues to advance in real
time until a power cycle occurs.
The text contained in the STATUS.TXT
file is organized into three sections. The
following paragraphs provide a detailed
explanation. Refer to Figure 8 for a display
of a sample file.
STATUS.TXT File – [SYSTEM INFO]
The [SYSTEM INFO] section of the
STATUS.TXT file provides general informa-
tion about this specific Model 5152 module.
MCUVER= identifies the version of the
microcontroller (MCU) firmware (embedded
software) that’s loaded into and operating
in this specific module’s MCU board. The
microcontroller is the overall “boss” of the
Model 5152, doing pretty much everything
but the SDI-related tasks.
FPGAVER= identifies the version of the
logic chip (FPGA) firmware (embedded
software) that’s loaded into and operating
in this specific module’s FPGA board. The
FPGA creates the video images, processes
the SDI signals, and handles the audio
embedding.
ADDRESS= identifies the RS-485 data bus
address of this specific module. The range
is 1 through 16. This address is configured
using four DIP switches located on the
MCU board.
SERNUM= identifies the factory-assigned
serial number of this specific module. It will
typically be in the form of a 5-digit base-10
number. If for some reason a serial number
has not been factory assigned no number
will display and the field will be blank
(empty).