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Platinum™ VX
Frame and Modules
Version 1.2
January 2016

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Platinum™ VX Frame and Modules Version 1.2 January 2016...

  • Page 2: Publication Information

    Imagine Communications reserves the right, without notice to make such changes in equipment, design, specifications, components, or documentation as progress may warrant to improve the performance of the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Platinum VX Overview ..................15 Platinum VX Features ..........................16 Platinum VX CQS Features ........................16 Platinum VX CQS Main Board Features ....................17 Platinum VX CQS Sub Board Features ....................17 Platinum VX Control Features ........................ 17 Platinum VX Installation ..................18 Electrical Requirements ..........................
  • Page 4 Fan Control Module ..........................42 Resource/Crosspoint Module (PV-144X144-3G4 or PV-288X288-3G8) ..........43 Resource Module Redundancy ......................45 Adding a Second Resource Module into a Platinum VX Frame ............46 Resource/Video Crosspoint Settings ....................46 Installing the Resource/Crosspoint Module into the Frame .............. 47 Extracting the Resource/Crosspoint Module from the Frame ............
  • Page 5 Platinum VX IP Address ........................80 Supported Network Protocols ......................80 Using Magellan CCS Navigator ......................80 Controlling your Platinum VX via a Hardware Control Panel ............. 81 Telnetting into a Platinum VX......................88 Features ..............................89 Dashboard Overview ..........................89 Configuring the Platinum VX System ......................
  • Page 6 Database Foundry..........................141 Database Editor ..........................142 Restrict Editor ........................... 151 Categories and Index Editor ......................154 Firmware Foundry ..........................155 Upgrading the CQS Module ......................157 © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 6...
  • Page 7 Note for 8 RU Frames: Upgrading from firmware version 1.0.1 ............158 User Foundry ............................159 Administrator Account ........................159 Operator Account ..........................159 Changing the Administrator/Operator Password ................160 © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 7...

  • Page 8: Preface

    This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the Platinum VX. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the Platinum VX. Revision History Version Date Comments...
  • Page 9 Comments Support for new Platinum VX SFP (PV-72SFP-FR-2) July 2015 Platinum VX SFP updates. The following sections were added/updated:  Updated Overview with reference to new 2 RU SFP frame See Platinum VX Overview (on page 15).  Detailed info on new 2 RU frame See 2 RU Frame (PV-48X48-FR-2/PV-72X72-FR-2/PV-72SFP-FR-2) (on page 26) ...

  • Page 10: Writing Conventions

    January 2016  Support for Enhanced Salvos using Navigator. See Support for Salvos (on page 83).  Support for controlling Platinum VX using Legacy Control Panels. See Controlling your Platinum VX via a Hardware Control Panel (on page 81)  X/Y Passthrough support via Telnet (and up to 32 connections). See Telnetting into a Platinum VX (on page 87) ...

  • Page 11: Unpacking/Shipping Information

    It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading. If this product © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 11...

  • Page 12: Safety Terms And Symbols In This Manual

    SMPTE Standard for Television — 540 Mb/s Serial Digital Interface DVB-ASI Digital Video Broadcasting Interfaces for CATV/SMATV Headends and Similar Professional Equipment ITU-R BT601-4 For Serial Digital Video © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 12...

  • Page 13: Waste From Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Compliance

    (Some EU member states may have different deadlines.) © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 13...

  • Page 14: Restriction On Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Compliance

    “lead-free.” (See our website for more information.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 14...

  • Page 15: Platinum Vx Overview

    SFP (small form-factor pluggable) modules respectively providing unprecedented versatility in system design and implementation. SFP modules currently support HDBNC-SDI, optical, A/D conversion, and HDMI. The Platinum VX supports video in matrix sizes from 16 x 16 up to 288 x 288 in four different frame sizes: Frame Size...

  • Page 16: Platinum Vx Features

    HD-BNCs, analog conversion, and HDMI I/O.  Full Redundancy Capabilities All four frame sizes of Platinum VX support redundant power capability. The 4 RU and 8 RU systems also support optional redundancy for the Crosspoint/Controller within the frame. Platinum VX CQS Features ...

  • Page 17: Platinum Vx Cqs Main Board Features

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Overview See Platinum VX CQS Main Board Features (on page 17) and Platinum VX CQS Sub Board Features (on page 17). Platinum VX CQS Main Board Features  16 HD-BNC SD/HD/3G SDI inputs ...

  • Page 18: Platinum Vx Installation

    Prior to installing your system, ensure that certain environmental and electrical conditions are met. Electrical Requirements The Platinum VX power supplies have a universal input of 100-240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz (nominal), 75 W. There is no voltage selector switch. Each frame has space for two power supplies; however, a single power supply can meet the requirements of a fully-loaded frame.

  • Page 19: Rack Mounting For 1/2 Ru Frames

    Rack Mounting for 1/2 RU Frames Although the pre-installed frame-mounting ears provide the main support for the Platinum VX within a rack, you must install arms, brackets, and a cable relief bar at the rear of the unit to support the weight of cabling and frame stacking.

  • Page 20: Rack Mounting For 4/8 Ru Frames

    Figure 2: Attaching the Cable Tie Bar 3. Push the Platinum VX into the front of the rack, and attach the frame’s front-mounting ears to the rack using the appropriate screws (not provided).
  • Page 21 Caution: Do not use screws longer than those provided for the rear support brackets. Five 4-40 x1/4- inch flat-head screws are provided for this purpose. Longer screws could cause internal damage. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 21...

  • Page 22: Network Settings

    (with a direct Ethernet crossover connection to a PC) does not require any IP configuration.  To connect a Platinum VX directly to a PC (no network connection), connect one end of a crossover Ethernet cable to the Control Ethernet RJ-45 port on the back of the frame, and the other end to the PC Ethernet port.

  • Page 23: Setting Ip And Subnet Mask Addresses

    Setting IP and Subnet Mask Addresses To allow devices to communicate on a network, you need to set all Platinum VX devices to the same subnet (network location). When shipped, Platinum VX units are configured with the same default IP (device identifier) and subnet addresses.

  • Page 24: Platinum Vx Frame

    8 RU Frame (PV-FR-8) (on page 30) 1 RU Frame (PV-16X16-FR-1) The 1 RU Platinum VX frame is orderable as a complete unit. It offers 16 HD-BNC inputs and 16 outputs via built in connectors on the rear panel. In addition, there are 16 SFP (small form-factor pluggable) cages on the frame, providing an additional 16 inputs and 16 outputs.

  • Page 25: Ru Frame (Pv-Cq16-Fr-1) With Clean And Quiet Switching

    1 RU Frame (PV-CQ16-FR-1) with Clean and Quiet Switching The PV-CQ16-FR-1 is a clean and quiet version of the 1 RU Platinum VX, consisting of a 1 RU frame (PV- FR-1), and an additional Clean and Quiet Switching (CQS) sub board (See PV-CQ16 Modules (CQS...

  • Page 26: Ru Frame (Pv-48X48-Fr-2/Pv-72X72-Fr-2/Pv-72Sfp-Fr-2)

    Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Frame 2 RU Frame (PV-48X48-FR-2/PV-72X72-FR- 2/PV-72SFP-FR-2) The Platinum VX 2 RU frame is available in 3 different configurations:  Config 1 (PV-48X48-FR-2)- Pre-fitted, offering a total of 48 electrical inputs and 48 outputs. ...
  • Page 27 Figure 10: 2 RU Platinum VX - Rear View Connectors (72x72 configuration) Figure 11: 2 RU Platinum VX - Rear View (24x24 SFP + 48x46 HD-BNC configuration) Figure 12: 2 RU Platinum VX with SFP - Rear View Connectors (24x24 SFP plus 48x48 HD-BNC configuration) ©...

  • Page 28: Ru Frame (Pv-Fr-4)

    4 RU Frame (PV-FR-4) The Platinum VX 4 RU frame is configurable with up to 6 back modules offering a total of 144 inputs and 144 outputs. Each Input/Output module supports 24x24 HD-BNC or SFP connectivity. For each of the 6 input/output modules, you can choose SFP or HD-BNC variants.
  • Page 29 Platinum VX Frame Figure 14: 4 RU Platinum VX - Rear View (showing 1 SFP and 5 HD-BNC modules) Figure 15: 4 RU Platinum VX - Rear View Connectors (showing 1 SFP and 5 HD-BNC modules) For more information on PV-FR-4, see: ...

  • Page 30: Ru Frame (Pv-Fr-8)

    Platinum VX Frame 8 RU Frame (PV-FR-8) The Platinum VX 8 RU frame is configurable with up to 12 back modules offering a total of 288 inputs and 288 outputs. Each Input/Output module supports 24x24 HD-BNC or SFP connectivity. For each of the 12 input/output modules, you can choose SFP or HD-BNC variants.
  • Page 31 Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Frame Figure 17: Platinum VX 8 RU - Rear View (showing 2 SFP and 10 HD-BNC modules) © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 31...

  • Page 32: Platinum Vx Modules

    See HD-BNC I/O Module (see "HD-BNC I/O Module (PV-24C-IOG)" on page 33) PV-24O-IOG Platinum VX SD/HD/3G Modular 24 input and 24 output SFP Cage Video I/O See SFP I/O Module (see "SFP I/O Module (PV-24O-IOG)" on page 34) PV-144X144-3G4 Platinum VX SD/HD/3G 144X144 Video Crosspoint and Control Module For 4 RU.

  • Page 33: Input/Output Modules

    Platinum VX Modules Input/Output Modules The number of modules in the Platinum VX Frame depends on the frame size. Note: These individual input/output modules only apply to 4 and 8 RU frames. The 1 and 2 RU frames have no modules, just built-in connectors; the 2 RU frame is factory fitted depending on how you order it (3 configurations available).

  • Page 34: Sfp I/O Module (Pv-24O-Iog)

    Figure 21: Connectors on the SFP Input/Output Module For supported SFP modules and specifications, see Supported SFP Types (see "Supported SFP Specifications" on page 71). Note that SFPs must be purchased from Imagine Communications. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential.

  • Page 35: Back Module Extractor (1261Q)

    Extractor can be placed into when not in or use or for general convenience. Figure 23: Slots for Extractor Figure 24: Extractor inserted into slots © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 35...
  • Page 36 2. Note the two guide holes at the top (center) of the module that the extractor needs to go into. 3. Place the back module extractor into the guide holes and then hold and firmly pull the extractor handle to remove the module from the frame. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 36...

  • Page 37: Front Fan Module

    Front Fan Module  The 1 and 2 RU Platinum VX frames have four fans that are connected directly to the main board.  The 4 RU Platinum VX frame has 2 fan modules, with 4 fans mounted on each fan.
  • Page 38 For example, in case of the 4 RU frame below, there are 4 LEDs on each fan module, and each LED points to the specific fan that it providing status for. There are 8 fan LEDs on a 4 RU Platinum VX.
  • Page 39 Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Modules There are 16 fan LEDs on an 8RU Platinum VX. Figure 26: Fan Status LEDs on 4 RU Platinum VX For 1 and 2 RU frames that have no fan specific hardware LEDs (like the 4 and 8 RU frames), you can: ...

  • Page 40: Servicing/Replacing Fan Modules In 1/2 Ru Frames

    2. Once the front comes off, you can remove any of the 4 individual fans by first unplugging the fan connector Figure 29: Disconnecting the Fan connector from a fan in a 1 RU frame © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 40...

  • Page 41: Servicing/Replacing Fan Modules In 4/8 Ru Frames

    To replace a fan in a 4 or 8 RU frame, you have to remove the entire fan module. 1. Loosen the knob in the center of the module and then gently pull the fan module out. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential.

  • Page 42: Fan Control Module

    In 4 and 8 RU Platinum VX frames, the Fan control module controls the front fan module. Fan status is reported to the Controller module. The following are the number of Fan Control modules depending on...

  • Page 43: Resource/Crosspoint Module (Pv-144X144-3G4 Or Pv-288X288-3G8)

    Fan Control Module that plugs into a connector on the Fan Module. Figure 32: Fan Control Module in a 4 RU Platinum VX Frame Resource/Crosspoint Module (PV-144X144- 3G4 or PV-288X288-3G8) The Resource/Crosspoint module is present in 4 and 8 RU frames.
  • Page 44 Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Modules Figure 33: 4 RU Resource/Crosspoint Module © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 44...

  • Page 45: Resource Module Redundancy

    Figure 34: 8 RU Resource/Crosspoint Module Resource Module Redundancy 4 RU and 8 RU Platinum VX frames support optional redundancy for the Crosspoint/Resource Module within the frame. 4/8 RU frames come with a single Crosspoint/Resource Module, and a second one can be used for redundancy.

  • Page 46: Adding A Second Resource Module Into A Platinum Vx Frame

    You can control Redundancy settings via the Web based UI. See Redundancy Parameters. Adding a Second Resource Module into a Platinum VX Frame When a second Resource module is inserted into a frame that already has an active Resource module, it influences the determination of the new active Resource module for the frame, based on 2 factors: ...

  • Page 47: Installing The Resource/Crosspoint Module Into The Frame

    Frame, note the notch at the bottom of the frame that the card should slide into. 2. Position the Crosspoint Module in the slot and slide into the frame. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 47...

  • Page 48: Extracting The Resource/Crosspoint Module From The Frame

    Then slide them into place. Extracting the Resource/Crosspoint Module from the Frame 1. Locate the Crosspoint Module in the frame. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 48...
  • Page 49 3. Once the extractors have been loosened, grasp the upper and lower extractors and pull outward to slide the module out of the frame. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 49...

  • Page 50: Resource/Crosspoint Status On The Frame

    The LEDs will be green for the active crosspoint, and yellow for the secondary crosspoint. If there is only one Crosspoint in the frame, only 1 LED (top and bottom) will be lit. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential.

  • Page 51: Communications Back Module

    The following connector types are available on the module:  Two Ethernet Ports (RJ 45 10/100/1000)  One Serial Port (RS 232/422)  One Sync Port (loop through HD-BNC Video Reference) © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 51...

  • Page 52: Ethernet Ports

    ENET 2 IP Address 2 192.168.101.250 IP Mask 2 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address 2 0.0.0.0 Figure 37: Ethernet Ports on the Rear of an 8 RU Platinum VX Frame © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 52...

  • Page 53: Serial Ports

    Note: Ethernet 1 and 2 must be on separate subnets. Changing the Default Primary and Secondary IP Addresses Ethernet settings can be changed via the Platinum VX Web interface. To do this: Launch the Platinum VX UI in a web browser 2.
  • Page 54 (Not connected) Sync Ports The communications back module on the rear of 4 and 8 RU Platinum VX frames includes a sync port with looping connectors. Each sync input automatically detects and locks to <NTSC, PAL, analog HD Tri- Level> signals.

  • Page 55: Mid Plane Module

    720P/50 720P/50 Mid Plane Module The Mid Plane Module is the central interconnect module in 4 and 8 RU Platinum VX frames. Figure 39: Mid Plane Module in a 4 RU frame © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential.
  • Page 56 Plugs on the edge of the Crosspoint/Resource modules connect to the sockets on the Mid Plane. Crosspoint/Resource modules (in 4 and 8 RU frames) go into the frame vertically, from the front. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential.
  • Page 57 Table 14: Mid Plane Module Slots Slot Type Number of Slots in 4 Number of Slots in 8 Input Module Slots Crosspoint/Resource Module Slots Sync Distribution Module Slots Fan Control Module © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 57...

  • Page 58: Platinum Vx Power Supplies

    The Platinum VX frame comes with two power supplies. The 4 and 8 RU Platinum VX frames come with two 650 Watt AC power supplies, and the 1 and 2 RU Platinum VX frames come with two 12 Volts DC external power supplies.
  • Page 59 The indicator light will be red if the power supply is present but not connected. It will be be green if power is functioning properly. Figure 43: With the access panel closed Figure 44: With the access panel open © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 59...
  • Page 60 650 Watt AC Power Supply for 4/8 RU frames (PV-PS) A 650 Watt Power Supply (PV-PS) is used in 4 and 8 RU Platinum VX frames. The AC power supply is rated at 100-240 VAC input, and operates between 90 - 250 VAC.

  • Page 61: Power Supplies In 1 And 2 Ru Frames

    In case of 1 and 2 RU frames, power supplies are external to the frame, and are supplied by a 160W AC- DC Single Output Desktop Power supply. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 61...
  • Page 62 Similarly, when removing the cable from the output on the frame, release the locking mechanism and then pull the cable out. Figure 46: 160 Watt Power Supply for 1/2 RU Frames Figure 47: Power Supply Connector © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 62...

  • Page 63: Power Supply Status On The Frame

    If you see a red light, it indicates the power supply is not connected or switched on. If you see a green light, it indicates the power supply is functioning properly. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 63...

  • Page 64: Power Supply Status On The Dashboard

    In case of a 1/2 RU frame, the power is indicated by supply - PS1 and PS2. This is to help identify the power supply plug that goes in. Figure 50: 8 RU Power Status Figure 51: 1/2 RU Power Status © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 64...

  • Page 65: Power Supply Parameters

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Modules Power Supply Parameters See Power Supplies Parameters (on page 125). © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 65...

  • Page 66: Clean And Quiet Switching

    Configuring the CQS Module CQS Module Configuration (on page 131) Note: If you intend to use a Magellan (RCP) panel to control your Platinum VX router, see the Magellan RCP 3.6 User Manual for instructions on how to configure clean and quiet switching for a Platinum VX controlled by a Magellan panel.
  • Page 67 Copy) or it can be programmed to change to indicate the source that was formerly on the program output before the transition (set to Swap). The clean/quiet switch on the Platinum VX CQS frame can be achieved on two program outputs (Program 1 on SFP output 28 and Program 2 on SFP output 32).

  • Page 68: Sfp Relay Bypass

    Clean and Quiet Switching SFP Relay Bypass The Platinum VX CQS frame has 2 SFP modules (SFP+ETRX+BP) that come with the frame. These 2 SFP Relay bypass modules are provided on the SFP input side (Slots 27-28 and 21-32), to avoid program output interruption in the event the frame loses power.

  • Page 69: Pv-Cq16-Fr1 Genlock Specifications

    Video Standard Reference Standard Video Standard 625/50/I 525/59.94/I 1080I/50 1080I/59.54 1080P/50 525/59.94I 1080P/59.94 720P/50 720P/59.94 625/50/I 720p/59.94 1080P/59.94 720P/59.94 1080I/59.94 1080I/59.54 720P/59.94 720P/50 1080P/50 720P/50 1080I/50 1080I/50 720P/50 © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 69...

  • Page 70: Platinum Vx Specifications And Power

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Specifications and Power Platinum VX Specifications and Power Platinum VX Physical Specifications Table 17: Platinum VX Physical Specifications 1 RU 2 RU 4 RU 8 RU Dimensions Width 17.5 in. (44.5 cm) 17.5 in. (44.5 17.5 in.

  • Page 71: Video Specifications

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Specifications and Power Video Specifications Table 18: Video Specifications Item Description  75 Ohms (HD-BNC) Connectors  LC (Optical)  SMPTE 424M Signal Type  SMPTE 292M  SMPTE 259M  SMPTE 344M ...
  • Page 72 SFP Series, HDMI Output Module Converters "SFP+HDMI+OUT Specifications" on page SFP+HDMI+IN (see SFP Series, HDMI Input Module "SFP+HDMI+IN Specifications" on page Note that SFPs must be purchased from Imagine Communications. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 72...

  • Page 73: Optical Sfps

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Specifications and Power Optical SFPs OP+SFP+2ORX+NR Dual Optical Receiver Specifications The OP+SFP+2ORX+NR is a dual optical receiver SFP designed to receive two SDI signals at up to 2.97 Gb/s over single mode fiber, and to convert optical SDI to electrical SDI, as defined in SMPTE 297-2006.

  • Page 74: Electrical Sfps

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Specifications and Power Electrical SFPs SFP+2ERX+NR Dual Electrical Receiver Specifications The SFP+2ERX+NR is an electrical dual receiver SFP module, designed to receive two SDI signals at up to 2.97 Gb/s over 75 ohm coaxial cables via HD-BNC connectors. The integrated equalizer features DC restoration to compensate for the DC content of SMPTE pathological test patterns.

  • Page 75: Analog Converters

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Specifications and Power Item Specification Impedance 75 ohms  3G: >15 dB from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz; >10 dB from 1485 Return Loss MHz to 2970 MHz  HD: >15 dB from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz ...

  • Page 76: Hdmi Converters

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Specifications and Power Item Specification  NTSC: 260 us Propagation delay  PAL: 231 us Power Consumption Typical: 1020 mW SFP+2E+ENC Dual Electrical Transmitters Specifications The SFP+2E+ENC is a dual electrical transmitter SFP module that encodes video composite (CVBS) signals over 75 ohm coaxial cables via HD-BNC connectors.
  • Page 77 Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Specifications and Power Item Specification  525i/625i, Standards  1080i (50/59.94/60 Hz)  720p/1080p (23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 Hz)  1080p Level B-DL (50/59.94/60 Hz) TMDS Output Clock Freq 20 to 150 MHz TMDS Output Clock Duty Cycle 48% to 52%...

  • Page 78: Platinum Vx Power Consumption

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Specifications and Power Platinum VX Power Consumption Table 28: Platinum VX Power Consumption 1 RU 1 RU (CQS) 2 RU 4 RU 8 RU 16 x 16 (1 RU only) 48 x 48 (2 RU only)

  • Page 79: Alarms And Leds

    Informational  When the Resource Module (PVX-RES) is in failsafe mode (solid red)  During LLDC identification (flashing red) Power 1/2 RU Green Frame is powered Informational © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 79...

  • Page 80: Platinum Vx Client Overview

    Database functions are provided from within the Platinum VX via the built in database editor. However, you still need Magellan CSS Navigator if you want to include your Platinum VX as part of a routing system with other devices and for other advanced functions.

  • Page 81: Controlling Your Platinum Vx Via A Hardware Control Panel

    Controlling your Platinum VX via a Hardware Control Panel You can control your Platinum VX frame via a hardware panel such as a Magellan™ Router Control Panel (RCP). You can also use certain Imagine Communications legacy control panels to control your Platinum If you would like to use a legacy control panel, you need to set it up such that there is an Edge in between your control panel and your Platinum VX.
  • Page 82 Once complete, your routing system will show the EDGE and the legacy control panel physically connected to the EDGE. 6. Go to the DB Editor in Navigator, and import the Platinum VX database by clicking the Import from Device button.
  • Page 83 Note: Enhanced salvos must be published to the applicable device before they can be executed. Magellan CCS Navigator is needed to define salvos and to publish. If you publish directly from the Platinum VX Database Editor and sync your control panel to the Platinum VX without publishing the © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp.
  • Page 84 Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Client Overview database from Navigator, you will lose Salvo content, since the Platinum VX by itself does not interpret salvos. You must publish via Navigator, where Salvos have been defined. Create a Salvo by doing the following: 1.
  • Page 85 Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Client Overview 3. Click New, enter a Name for the Salvo 4. Select Enhanced Salvo if desired. Select one of No Force Unlock, Force Unlock current user destinations, or Force Unlock all users locked destinations.
  • Page 86 Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Client Overview 6. Click Publish to Devices (for Magellan panels). © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 86...
  • Page 87 Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Client Overview 7. On legacy control panels, map the basic salvos onto buttons and download the configuration to the panel. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 87...

  • Page 88: Telnetting Into A Platinum Vx

    Password: leitchadmin Once you telnet in (without specifying the port number), it connects directly to port 23. Note that the Platinum VX telnet only supports XY pass through protocol and not XY terminal commands. You will see system heartbeats on connection (t*H,<ID>). You can get X/Y status, query device status, crosspoint status, etc.

  • Page 89: Features

    Platinum VX system. Accessing the Interface Log into the Platinum VX system by opening a web browser and entering the IP Address of the Platinum VX. The home page displays a dashboard from where you can configure, view, and monitor different elements of your system.
  • Page 90 Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Platinum VX Client Overview © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 90...

  • Page 91: Navigation

    Navigation Platinum VX Dashboard Accessing the Web interface for a Platinum VX frame displays a dashboard with details on the Frame Name, Type, IP Address, Status, Faults, Power Supply Status, Chassis Fan Status and so on. There are also links to Configure the System (See Configuration Dashboard (see "System Configuration" on page 138))
  • Page 92 Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual Navigation Figure 58: Dashboard for an 1 RU Platinum VX with CQS (PV-CQ16-FR-1) Table 30: Platinum VX Dashboard Key Label Description List View Physical view of the overall system (Default view) Faults View An overview of components/modules with faults and links to open, disable, or acknowledge faults.

  • Page 93: Parametric Control

    You can control the editable parameters by entering values, selecting options from drop down lists, or in some cases by dragging a slider to the appropriate value. Figure 61: Example of a Range Parameter © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 93...

  • Page 94: Table Parameters

    The top right corner of the screen updates to indicate the row the parameters are for. 2. Select the parameter you want to change. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 94...

  • Page 95: Frame Specific Details

    In case of 4 and 8 RU frames, individual modules are displayed (See BNC Input/Output Modules (4/8 RU Frames) (on page 99) and SFP Input/Output Modules (4/8 RU Frames) (on page 99)). Figure 62: 8 RU Frame Dashboard © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 95...
  • Page 96 Modules (1 RU and 1 RU CQS frames) (on page 102)), and the Clean and Quiet sub board (PV-CQ16 Modules (CQS Modules) (on page 104)). Figure 64: 1 RU CQS Frame Dashboard © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 96...

  • Page 97: Modules/Components In The Frame

    Alarm Status: Red (major), Yellow (minor), Blank (healthy)  Open Module: Click to go to a specific card/module and view details. See Module Details (on page 98). © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 97...

  • Page 98: Module Details

    5 Close Button You can close the Module window at any time by clicking the Close button at the top right hand corner of the screen. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 98...
  • Page 99 2 RU PV-48X48-FR-2 and PV-72X72-FR-2 frames don't have individual modules. A single main board IO- 72x72/IO-48x48 is displayed when you click the Go to Frame button on the main dashboard. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 99...
  • Page 100 Under Outputs, the Output Port Type column displays information for:  BNC in output slots 1-48 or 1-72 (For BNC parameters, see BNC Module Output Parameters (on page 106)) © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 100...
  • Page 101 Input Parameters (on page 107). Also see Supported SFP Specifications (on page 71).  BNC in input slots 25-72 Note: For BNC parameters, see BNC Module Input Parameters (on page 105). © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 101...
  • Page 102 PV-32x32 Modules (1 RU and 1 RU CQS frames) In a 1 RU (PV-16X16-FR-1), a single PV-32x32 component is displayed when you click the Go to Frame button on the main dashboard. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 102...
  • Page 103  SFPs (if plugged in) in input slots 17-32 (SFP Parameters are displayed depending on the type of SFP inserted. See Supported SFP Specifications (on page 71).) © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 103...
  • Page 104 When you click the Open Module button against a CQS Module in the Modules Dashboard View, parameters are displayed to the right, categorized under menus. See CQS Parameters (on page 113). © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 104...

  • Page 105: Parameters

    800mVpp. If a passive splitter is present on the input side of the module, set this to Small (400mVpp). Figure 66: BNC Module Inputs © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 105...

  • Page 106: Bnc Module Output Parameters

     HD  3G  Switch Point 1 Switch Point  Switch Point 2  Switch Point 3  Switch Point 4 Figure 67: BNC Module Outputs © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 106...

  • Page 107: Sfp Module Input Parameters

    SFP+2ERX+NR Input Port Type SFP Description Dual SDI/ASI RX Input SFP Temperature Displays the internal temperature Range:-198 to 262 °F for the SFP (-128 to 128 °C) © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 107...

  • Page 108: Sfp Module Output Parameters

    SFP+2E+ENC Dual Electrical Transmitter Parameters ......109 OP+SFP+2OTX+13+NR Dual Optical Transmitter Parameters ....110 SFP+HDMI+OUT Electrical Transmitter Parameters ......111 Note: Specific parameters displayed correspond to the type of SFP. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 108...
  • Page 109  SD  HD  3G  No Signal  Switch Point 1 Switch Point  Switch Point 2  Switch Point 3  Switch Point 4 © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 109...
  • Page 110 Switch Point  Switch Point 2  Switch Point 3  Switch Point 4  Off Mute  On Wavelength Reports the transmitter 0 to 10000 nm wavelength © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 110...
  • Page 111 HDMI Output Format Sets the output video format  YCbCr 422  YCbCr 444  Yes Clock Termination Detects the presence of a termination (sink) device  No © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 111...
  • Page 112  Timed Out Waiting for Downstream Repeater DONE  Max Cascade of Repeaters Exceeded  SHA-1 Hash Check of KSV List Failed  Too Many Devices Connected to Repeater Tree © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 112...

  • Page 113: Cqs Parameters

    Audio Tones Ch 1 A  Audio Tones Ch 1 B  Audio Tones Ch 2 A  Audio Tones Ch 2 B Misc (See Misc Parameters (on page 120)) © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 113...

  • Page 114: Cqs (1/2) Parameters

    Table 43: Reference > Status Parameters Name Description Type Options  Not Present Reference Standard Displays the reference video standard.  525  625  720p/50  720p/59.94  1080i/50 © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 114...

  • Page 115: Advanced Setting

     Follow Input Standard Frame Sync Output Standard Set Frame Sync's output format  525  625  720p/50  720p/59.94  1080i/50  1080i/59.94  1080p/50  1080p/59.94 © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 115...
  • Page 116 Select test patterns for each SDI Input (when TSG Enable is active).  Color Bars 75%  Horizontal Sweep Y-only  Horizontal Sweep  White  CrossHatch © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 116...
  • Page 117 Enables EDH/CRC error logging for Enable Channel Input  Disable  Yes CQS (1/2 A/B) Input EDH/CRC Clears the EDH/CRC error counter Clear for Channel Input  No © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 117...
  • Page 118  44.1 kHz (1-4)  32.0 kHz  FreeRun  Yes Audio Gain CQS (1/2 A/B) Gain Lock When enabled, this parameter couples together the gain  No controls. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 118...
  • Page 119 Test Tone 4 kHz (dBFS) Audio test signal generator level 6.0 dBFS to 0.0 dBFS control to adjust the volume of (-18.0 dBFS default) the audio test tones © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 119...

  • Page 120: Misc Parameters

    (When higher than 86 C, the submodule shuts down. At 84 C, a warning alarm will is triggered) Displays available system Available System Memory (kB) memory in the CQS module © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 120...
  • Page 121 CQS Firmware Alternate Revision on the CQS module <String> Serial Number Displays the unit's serial number RO Other  Yes Restore settings to manufactory Factory Default  No default © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 121...

  • Page 122: Frame Specific Parameters

    Frame specific components and their parameters can be viewed by clicking the Open Frame link. Figure 68: Open Frame option to access Frame parameters The following parameters provide a control interface to the Platinum VX frame. These parameters are divided into different menu groups:...

  • Page 123: Video Crosspoint And Control Parameters

     Not Present  Failed  PVX-RES / Video Crosspoint 1 Select Active PVX-RES / Video Crosspoint  PVX-RES / Video Crosspoint 2 (4 RU and 8 RU only) © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 123...

  • Page 124: Switch Point Parameters

     Analog 525/59.94 Switch Point Standard  Analog 625/50  1280x720/50P  1280x720/59.94P  1920x1080/59.94I  1920x1080/50I  1920x1080/59.94P  1920x1080/5OP  0 to 65535 Switch Point Delay © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 124...

  • Page 125: Power Supplies Parameters

    Redundant Power Supplies  No  OK Power Supply Status (Table Parameter)  Not Present  Fault  N/A  OK Power Supply Temperature (Table Parameter)  Not Present © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 125...

  • Page 126: Ethernet 1 Parameters

    IP Mask 1 IP mask string for the back panel Ethernet connectors 1 and 3 Gateway Address 1 Gateway Address string  No Save Ethernet 1  Yes © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 126...

  • Page 127: Ethernet 2 Parameters

    Gateway Address 2 Gateway Address string  No Save Ethernet 2  Yes Note: Ensure you set Save Ethernet 2 to Yes to save changes made here. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 127...

  • Page 128: Serial Port Parameters

     38400  57600  115200  1 Port Stop Bit  2  None Port Parity  Odd  Even  No Save Serial  Yes © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 128...

  • Page 129: Clock Parameters

    Set UTC Date (YYYY-MM-DD) Set the UTC Date in yyyy:mm:dd format Set UTC Time (hh:mm:ss) Set the UTC Time in hh:mm:ss format  No Set Clock Now  Yes © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 129...
  • Page 130 Note that the Set UTC Date, Set UTC time, and Set Clock Now parameters will be visible if the Platinum VX frame is in Standalone mode. When in System Mode, the Platinum VX syncs time with the IP3 Controller controlling it.

  • Page 131: Module Configuration

    Take Policy Specify switch behavior if a new command received when current transition is still in progress.  Ignore: Ignores consecutive ‘Takes’ while current transition is in progress © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 131...

  • Page 132: Reference Menu

    Select the frozen video type (Field 1, Field 2. Frame). This parameter is only visible when LOV Mode is set to Freeze. For more details, see Advanced Setting (on page 115) parameters. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 132...

  • Page 133: Faults

    Trigger:  Clear (sec):  Ack: Whether the fault has been acknowledged  Active: Whether the fault is active Also see System Fault Descriptions (on page 137). © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 133...

  • Page 134: Filtering Module Faults

    Output Signal Presence x Loss of Signal in an Output Module. Invalid Module Active when the user inserts a TX SFP module into a RX port or vice versa. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 134...

  • Page 135: Faults View

    Acknowledge the Fault  Open the Frame Faults can be selected by clicking on them individually, or clicking the Select All button at the top to select all faults. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 135...

  • Page 136: Fault Log

    The Fault/Event name column provides details on whether it is a Fault or an Event. If an Event, details are provided in the adjacent Data column, for example Frame Booted Up. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 136...

  • Page 137: System Fault Descriptions

    The following are possible system faults:  Back Module Power Failure  Crosspoint Power  Fan <number> Failure  Power Supply <number> failure  Module <number> alarm © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 137...

  • Page 138: System Configuration

    Installation and Operation Manual System Configuration System Configuration Click the Configure System link in the toolbar at the top to start configuring your Platinum VX system. The Configuration Dashboard is then displayed. You can do the following: Database Foundry (on page 141)

  • Page 139: Manage Controller Settings

    Mode: The operation mode. Click Set to change. Options are Standalone or System. Ensure Standalone is selected for the first release of the Platinum VX. See System Frame Control Mode (see "Frame Control Mode" on page 140) for more details on that option.

  • Page 140: Frame Control Mode

    Platinum VX Routers can be set to System Mode or Standalone Mode. System Mode The System Mode is intended for use when you want your Platinum VX frame to be controlled by a Platinum IP3 Controller (that's also controlling other devices such as Platinum IP3 15/28 RU routers, third party routers, and legacy routers).

  • Page 141: Database Foundry

    The Database Foundry contains various Database Editors to create a Database Matrix Definition System for Platinum VX.  Database Editor (on page 142)  Restrict Editor (on page 151)  Categories and Index Editor (on page 154) © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 141...

  • Page 142: Database Editor

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual System Configuration Note that the Platinum VX does not currently support a multi-level configuration. Database Editor Click the Database Editor button in the Database Foundry view to access the Database Editor. The first time you access the Database Editor, a database is auto-generated depending on the size of the frame detected (1/2/4/8).
  • Page 143 Use Name Index: Select this option to use Name Indices. Unchecking this grays out the Name Index field.  Name Prefix: Enter a name for the Source or Destination. By default, Sr or Ds. Limited to 8 characters. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 143...
  • Page 144 For example, if you previously defined Sr1-Sr5, and you want to add a new source right after Sr1 (rather than after Sr5), use the Insert option to do so. If you use Add in this case, Sr6 will be placed after Sr5. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential.
  • Page 145 Use the Update option to modify details for a previously created Source or Destination. Select the appropriate checkbox to modify that section. Figure 84: Database Editor - Update option © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 145...
  • Page 146 Disconnect. Once you create the source/destination, select it, and in the pane below, change the Connection Status from Assigned to Disconnect. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 146...
  • Page 147 Platinum VX router. Note that you can only export from a Platinum VX router to a Platinum VX router; you cannot import a Platinum VX database to another router, for example, Platinum IP3. You can however import/export across different Platinum VX frame variants.

  • Page 148: Device Types

    In case of the Platinum VX, device types are built-in, and you can just select the appropriate one from the Device Type drop down list when adding (see Add (on page 143)), inserting (see Insert (on page 144)), or updating (see Update (on page 145)) a source or destination.
  • Page 149 Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual System Configuration Video Device Type Use the Video Device Type to do a single switch/route. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 149...
  • Page 150 SD/HD Video Device Type Use the SD/HD Video Device Type to route 2 Crosspoints together. QL Video Device Type Use the QL Video Device Type to route 4 Crosspoints together. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 150...

  • Page 151: Restrict Editor

    Restrict sets can be defined in any of the following formats:  One source to many destinations  Many sources to one destination  Many sources to many destinations © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 151...
  • Page 152 2. In the Destinations tab, define the list of logical destinations that the restrict set applies to by selecting from the available logical destinations (in the database) and clicking Add. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 152...
  • Page 153 Once the dialog closes the new restrict set will appear in the list of restrict sets. 5. Click the Save button to save changes, and then click Publish. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 153...

  • Page 154: Categories And Index Editor

    Autogenerate: Click the Autogenerate button to generate categories and indexes for all sources and destinations. This is the easiest way to do it, and you can then edit or tweak as required. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential.

  • Page 155: Firmware Foundry

    Click Save when done, and then click the Publish button to publish changes to the database. Firmware Foundry The Firmware Foundry is accessible via the System Configuration dashboard. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click the Upgrade button © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 155...
  • Page 156 3. You will get a message confirming the upgrade. 4. Upload and Upgrade progress will be displayed on the right 5. Click the Activate button to activate the new firmware © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 156...

  • Page 157: Upgrading The Cqs Module

    Frames: Upgrading from firmware version 1.0.1 (on page 158) for upgrade instructions. 1. In the Web UI, go to the Firmware Foundry. Click the Upgrade button. 2. Browse and select the PVX-RES 1.2 firmware package. Click Open. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 157...

  • Page 158: Note For 8 Ru Frames: Upgrading From Firmware Version 1.0.1

    4. Click the Activate button to activate the new firmware 5. A message will be displayed confirming that firmware activation is in progress. Refresh your browser after a while. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 158...

  • Page 159: User Foundry

    The User Foundry is accessible via the System Configuration dashboard, and is used to manage user accounts and passwords. The Platinum VX application ships with two access accounts: Administrator Account This account has full access rights. Some of the key Administrator privileges include: ...

  • Page 160: Changing The Administrator/Operator Password

    Platinum™ VX Installation and Operation Manual System Configuration Changing the Administrator/Operator Password To change either of the passwords, click the Change Password link and enter a new password. © 2016 Imagine Communications Corp. Proprietary and Confidential. Version 1.2 | Page 160...

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