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  • Page 1 NK-3RD User Guide...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and any associated equipment, read all the Important Safety Instructions listed below so as to avoid personal injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Page 5: Warranty And Repair Policy

    Ross. Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross, with all shipping FOB Ross dock. If repairs are conducted at the customer site, reasonable out-of-pocket charges will apply. At the discretion of Ross, and on a temporary loan basis, plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair.

  • Page 6: Environmental Information

    To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to Third-Party Devices ........................17 Connecting to NK Series Routers .......................... 17 Setting Up the NK-3RD Accessing the NK-3RD Interface in DashBoard ....................19 Viewing and Changing Device Details ........................20 Changing Device Details on the NK-3RD ......................20 Configuring the NK-3RD ............................
  • Page 8 • Contents NK-3RD User Guide (v04)

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This guide is for installers and operators of the Ross Video NK-3RD. It provides instructions on how to connect the NK-3RD into your routing switcher system, how to configure the NK-3RD using DashBoard, and how to operate it. It assumes that you are experienced with general broadcast concepts, and that you are familiar with the planning requirements for a routing switcher system.

  • Page 10: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel.

  • Page 11: Overview

    • The SW-P-08 and SW-P-02 use an RS422 physical layer. • Grass Valley Jupiter ESswitch protocol. • GVG Native protocol. • The NK-3RD serial port is configured for 1 stop bit and odd parity for all protocols. The Baud Rate is selectable between 38400 or 19200 baud. ...

  • Page 12: Supported Nk Devices

    The NK-3RD can be controlled by any system that implements SW-P-08, SW-P-02, Grass Valley Jupiter ESswitch, or GVG Native protocol. Typical System Equipment The NK-3RD is used to control a Ross Video NK Series router using the SW-P-08, SW-P-02, ESswitch, or GVG Native protocol. A simple system would include: • NK Series Router •...

  • Page 13: System Overview

    Ethernet Control/Automation System Third Party Protocol Figure 2.2 Example Routing Switcher System Using NK-3RD Note: • All T-Bus connections use straight-through CAT5 cables. • If the NK-IPS is connected directly to the Ethernet port of a PC, a cross-over CAT5 cable is used.
  • Page 14 14 • Overview NK-3RD User Guide (v04)

  • Page 15: Installation

    NK-3RD into your routing switcher system. Open the packing case and examine the contents for signs of damage. If you notice any damage, contact Ross Video immediately to organize return of the equipment.

  • Page 16: Device Controls - Rear

    This is a female DB9 connector wired for standard RS-485/RS-422 communications. Use this to connect to the third-party device that will be controlling the system. Connecting Power The NK-3RD is powered using the 15V 3.3A power supply provided. This power supply connects directly to the AC mains supply. Warning —...

  • Page 17: Connecting To Third-Party Devices

    Connecting to Third-Party Devices The NK-3RD connects to third-party devices using RS-422 over standard DB9 cables. Figure 3.3 shows the pinout designations for the DB9 connector. Figure 3.3 NK-3RD DB9 — Pinout Assignment Table 3.2 DB-9 Pinout Assignments Function Connecting to NK Series Routers Connect to NK Series routers using straight-through CAT5 cables.
  • Page 18 18 • Installation NK-3RD User Guide (v04)

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Nk-3Rd

    Accessing the NK-3RD Interface in DashBoard The NK-3RD displays in the DashBoard Tree View as a sub-node of the NK-IPS or NK-NET that the NK-3RD is physically connected to. The NK-3RD interface is organized into three panes: Device Details, Configuration, and Device Control.

  • Page 20: Viewing And Changing Device Details

    The version status of the firmware detected in the device. This parameter is read-only. Name The name for the device. The default name for the NK-3RD is “NK-3RD”. This parameter may be changed to any name that uniquely identifies the device. The name may be up to 16 characters in length.

  • Page 21: Configuring The Nk-3Rd

    Use the Matrix Number field when the Protocol is set to Probel SW-P-08. This protocol allows up to 16 matrices (0 to 15) to be connected. The Matrix Number value selects which matrix number this NK-3RD will be responding to. By default this is set to 0. This value should correspond to the setting in the third-party device.

  • Page 22: Default Configuration

    Table 4.2 provides the default values. Table 4.2 NK-3RD Default Values Item Name Value Name NK-3RD Details – Group – Address Virtual Routing Enabled false Matrix Num 22 • Setting Up the NK-3RD NK-3RD User Guide (v04)

  • Page 23: Operating The Nk-3Rd

    • The third-party device needs to be configured to use the same matrix number as the NK-3RD. The NK-3RD is by default set to 0. This is the lowest possible matrix number. If the third-party device gives a 0 (zero) option, then it should be selected.
  • Page 24 Refresh To view the log entires Ensure logging is enabled for the specific NK-3RD you wish to monitor. Click on the NK-3RD interface. Refresh The log entries displays in DashBoard.

  • Page 25: Third Party Protocols

    Third Party Protocols The NK-3RD Third-Party Interface enables a third-party control system to control an NK Series routing switcher system using the SW-P-08, SW-P-02, Jupiter ESswitch, or GVG Native protocol. Using one of these protocols, an NK Series router can emulate a third-party router (limited to crosspoint switching and crosspoint status/tally requests).

  • Page 26: Implemented Gvg Native Messages

    QJ / Qj Query Destination by Index. Returns current connected source index for all levels. Request Take Index with Level Index. No response. Request Take Index with Level Bitmap. No response. 26 • Third Party Protocols NK-3RD User Guide (v04)

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