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- Page 1 Hardware Guide Nexio® AMP Gen-7 July 2014 175-100486-01 Delivering the Moment Delivering the Moment...
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Page 2: Contact 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
RoHS Directive ............................33 WEEE ............................... 33 Electrical Safety Guidelines ........................34 Operational Safety Guidelines ........................ 35 Specifications ....................... 36 Hardware Features ..........................36 Physical and Environmental ........................36 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 3 of 42... - Page 4 3.0 Gbps HD/SDI 1080 Video Formats ....................40 Aspect Ratio ............................40 Timecode I/O ............................40 Storage, Technology and Options ......................41 RS-422, TCP/UDP Protocols and GPI Control..................41 FTP File Interchange ..........................42 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 4 of 42...
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Page 5: Overview
FTP Client. Features the Nexio software GUI for easy file transfer. Nexio Monitor. Monitors the status of your AMP device. Chassis Components The Nexio AMP Gen-7 features a 2RU chassis. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 5 of 42... -
Page 6: Front Panel
NIC 1. When flashing, this LED indicates network activity on GLAN1. NIC 2. When flashing, this LED indicates network activity on GLAN2. Power Failure. When flashing, this LED indicates a failure in one of the power supplies. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 6 of 42... -
Page 7: Nexio Amp® Gen
HDI – SAS Host Adapter (no outputs) HDX – Fibre Channel (with outputs) Gigabit LAN 3 and LAN 4 AB4 card / VHDCI Breakout Cable to RS-422 and GPI 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 7 of 42... -
Page 8: Connectors And Ports
16 individual RJ connectors provide eight RS-422 serial ports and eight GPI ports. Each port is labeled with a letter starting with 1 and A. (For example: 1A, 2A, 3A.) The letters O and I have been omitted. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 8 of 42... - Page 9 The 7-ft breakout cable provided with the Nexio AMP device is ICC part number 502120-00. A 16-ft breakout cable is available, ICC part number 502120-01. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 9 of 42...
- Page 10 16 RJ-12 connectors attach to other devices. 8 RS-422 serial ports are labeled A through H. 8 GPI ports are labeled J through R (no labels for the letters I or O.) 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 10 of 42...
- Page 11 22, 23 GPO3 1, 4 24, 25 GPO4 1, 4 26, 27 GPO5 1, 4 28, 29 GPO6 1, 4 30, 31 GPO7 1, 4 32, 33 GPO8 1, 4 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 11 of 42...
- Page 12 The eight RJ-12 to DB-9 adapters have built-in master and tributary pin conversions and are labeled Master and Tributary. You can use these adapters with the Breakout cable to connect the Nexio AMP server to other devices. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 12 of 42...
- Page 13 Tributary Adapters Use the Tributary Adapters when you want to control an external device from the Nexio AMP. ICC 134-000721Q-00 TRIBUTARY SMPTE DB9M RJ12F ← ← → → ─ ─ 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 13 of 42...
- Page 14 MDR-X75HD Pinout Signal Cable Color White AES Input-1 White White AES Input-2 White White AES Input-3 White White AES Input-4 White White AES Input-5 White White AES Input-6 White 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 14 of 42...
- Page 15 Blue Blue AES Output-8 Blue Blue LTC Input-2 Yellow Blue HD-BNC Female Cables The HD-BNC cables connect to the Broadcast Video I/O ports. ICC cable part number is 165-100024Q00. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 15 of 42...
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Page 16: Connector Specifications
RJ-12 GPI Pinout RJ-11 – 6 pos, 4-pin, 1 pair RJ-14 – 6 pos, 4-pin, 2 pair RJ-12 – 6 pos, 6-pin, 3 pair RJ-45 – 8 pos, 8-pin, 4 pair 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 16 of 42... - Page 17 (M) loopback (M) loopback F3L661 ──┐ ─┐ ┐ │ ─┘ ┘ │ ─┐ ──┘ ─┘ 1. VHDCI68 to (16) RJ12 2. RJ12 to RJ12 jumper cable shipped with Nexio products 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 17 of 42...
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Page 18: Rack Mounting The Chassis
The chassis package includes a rack mounting kit with two rail assemblies. Each assembly has three sections: An inner rail secures directly to the chassis. An outer rail secures to the rack. A middle rail extends from the outer rail. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 18 of 42... -
Page 19: Locking Tabs
2. Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks into the locked position. This secures the inner rail to the chassis. 3. Secure the inner rail to the chassis with screws. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 19 of 42... -
Page 20: Installing The Outer Rails On The Rack
3. Hang the hooks on the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 20 of 42... - Page 21 7. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack. Use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 21 of 42...
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Page 22: Installing The Chassis
4. Press the locking tabs down on both sides of the unit at the same time and push the chassis all the way back to the rear of the rack. For added security, you can use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 22 of 42... -
Page 23: Configuring The Software
Use the Registration Manager software to generate a .dc file. Email the .dc file along with your ordering information to Imagine Communications Customer Support. Wait for Customer Support to send you an .rc file by return email (not more than one business day.) ... - Page 24 3. Enter a filename, choose a location, and click Save. A pop-up will quickly indicate that the software has generated a .dc (deployment code) file. Emailing the .dc File 4. Use Email to send a copy of your .dc file to Imagine Communications Customer Support. Be sure to include the following information in your email. ...
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Page 25: Accessing Nexio Config
LLM. When you are done, you must close the LLM and re-launch it. The HDI device comes with either 8 or 16 drives. Here the RAID type should be RAID-6 which will require 2 parity disks. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 25 of 42... -
Page 26: Maintaining The System
1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This unlocks the carrier and releases the handle. 2. Swing the handle out fully and pull the tray straight out. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 26 of 42... - Page 27 Insert the hard drive and the drive carrier vertically into its drive bay. Keep the carrier oriented so that the release button is on the bottom. When you push the drive to the back of the bay, the release handle will retract. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 27 of 42...
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Page 28: Removing And Reinstalling The Chassis Cover
3. Once the cover is released, slide the cover back. 4. Lift the cover up and off the chassis unit. To replace the cover, reverse steps 1, 2, 3, and 4. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 28 of 42... -
Page 29: Reinstalling The Chassis Cover
Be sure to lock the chassis or the system to prevent unauthorized access. To replace the cover, reverse steps 1, 2, and 3 described under Before You Open the Chassis. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 29 of 42... -
Page 30: Maintaining Power Supply Modules
4. Place a new power supply module into the power bay and push it in until the tab clicks into place. 5. Plug the AC power cord back into the module. The replacement power module will automatically power up. CAUTION: Do not open the casing of any power supply. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 30 of 42... -
Page 31: Replacing The Power Distributor
7. Slide the new power distributor module into the power housing. Make sure that your slide the cables through the bottom of the housing. 8. Reconnect all power cables, replace the power supply, and insert the plug into the wall. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 31 of 42... -
Page 32: Replacing Fans
– high voltage is present. Un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 32 of 42... -
Page 33: Rohs Directive
Contact your local <Company Name> sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. <Company Name> equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant symbol, as shown here: 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 33 of 42... -
Page 34: Electrical Safety Guidelines
Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators when working with computer systems. The power supply or power cord must include a grounding plug. The plug and must be plugged into a grounded outlet. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 34 of 42... -
Page 35: Operational Safety Guidelines
After accessing the interior of the chassis, be sure to close the chassis with the chassis cover and secure the chassis to the racks with screws. 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 35 of 42... -
Page 36: Specifications
Maximum Operating Altitude 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) @ 77° F (25° C) Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.5 x 17.3 x 25.5 in. (8.9 x 44.0 x 64.8 cm) 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 36 of 42... -
Page 37: Power And Cooling
Fixed aspect-ratio, linear/anamorphic aspect ratio conversion only Mixed SD/HD Up/Down/ Up to 4 bidirectional channels Cross-conversion Automatic input format detection Automatic up/down/cross-conversion with full AFD support All channels Software License Key (SLK) enabled 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 37 of 42... -
Page 38: Broadcast Signal I/O
Up to 32 channels/tracks of stored audio per ID Sample Precision 16-, 20- or 24-bit PCM, 48 kHz Compressed Audio Dolby® Digital (AC-3), Dolby® Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Dolby® E, Pass-Through DTS-HD pass through 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 38 of 42... -
Page 39: 270 Mbps Sdi Video Formats
DVCPRO HD 4:2:2 100 Mbps AVC-Intra (optional) 4:2:2 50 and 100 Mbps DNxHD (optional) 4:2:2 60 to 220 Mbps H.264/XAVC Long-GOP (optional) Decode only - 4:2:0, 4:2:2 0-40+ Mbps 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 39 of 42... -
Page 40: 3.0 Gbps Hd/Sdi 1080 Video Formats
NXUSBLTC HD/SDI Read, generate, and write discontinuous VITC1 SD VBI and VITC2, user-selectable lines HD/SDI Read, generate, and write discontinuous ATC/LTC, HD HANC/VANC ATC/VITC1, and ATC/VITC2, user-selectable data location 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 40 of 42... -
Page 41: Storage, Technology And Options
Video Disk Control Protocol (VDCP) TCP/IP Ethernet; RS-422 serial Timeline playlist/macro API TCP/IP Ethernet Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) UDP Ethernet SYSLOG operating system and application message TCP/IP Ethernet logging 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 41 of 42... -
Page 42: Ftp File Interchange
Up to 15 simultaneous transactions; Active and Passive (FXP: File Exchange Protocol) LXF, GXF, MXF, MOV (Quicktime), MP4, MPEG-PS, MPEG-TS wrapped files Support for Pinnacle, Quantel, OP-Atom, MXF OP1b, AS-03/-1/-11 2014 Imagine Communications | All Rights Reserved Page 42 of 42...