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Page 1: User Manual
SDI2X SDI / IP Gateway Platform User Manual March 2019 8089R www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600 Revision 1.20... -
Page 2: Revision History
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Sencore, or parts having the same operating characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized part substitutions made may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SDI2X – User Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS There is always a danger present when using electronic equipment. Every precaution has been taken in the design of your product to ensure that it is as safe as possible. However, safe operation depends on you the operator. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section 3 Operating the Front Panel ............... 13 SDI2X Front Panel Overview ..................14 Section 4 Operating the Web Interface ............15 SDI2X Web Interface Overview ................. 16 4.1.1 Logging into the SDI2X Web Interface ..............16 4.1.2 Control Panels ...................... 16 4.1.3 Title ribbons ......................16 4.1.4... - Page 6 SDI2X – User Manual – Acronyms and Glossary ............ 44 Appendix B – Specifications ..............45 Appendix C – Warranty ................46 Appendix D – Support and Contact Information ........46 Appendix E – Open Source Software ............47 Appendix F...
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Page 7: Section 1 Overview
SDI2X – User Manual Section 1 Overview Introduction This section includes the following topics: Product Introduction ..................... 8 Front Panel Overview ....................8 Rear Panel Overview ....................9 Cooling ......................... 9 Rack Information ......................9 Page 7 (48) -
Page 8: Product Introduction
SDI2X – User Manual Product Introduction The new SDI2X is a simple solution to bridge the gap between traditional SDI and IP infrastructure. The SDI2X maintains the long standing Sencore tradition of coupling ease of use, with a straight-forward web interface to give the user complete control of the unit and signals being processed. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Overview
The SDI2X is versatile and was designed to be deoployed as a ‘throw down’ device for easy installation into locations with limited space. Or, with the optional rack mount kit, the user can deploy three (3) SDI2X in a standard 19” rack and occupy slightly more than 1RU of rack space. -
Page 10: Section 2 Installation
SDI2X – User Manual Section 2 Installation Introduction This section includes the following topics: Installation ........................11 AC Power Connection ....................11 Maintenance ......................11 Network Setup via Front Panel .................. 11 Page 10 (48) -
Page 11: Installation
Maintenance The SDI2X is a maintenance-free piece of equipment. There are no user serviceable parts on the inside of the unit. To request a copy of the latest SDI2X software or release notes from Sencore, send an email to ProCare@sencore.com... - Page 12 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway” configuration settings. DHCP The SDI2X can be configured to use DHCP to obtain an IP address/Subnet Mask/Gateway. 1. Use the buttons to move the cursor to “Mode:” then press the button.
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Page 13: Section 3 Operating The Front Panel
SDI2X – User Manual Section 3 Operating the Front Panel Introduction This section includes the following topics: SDI2X Front Panel Overview ..................14 Page 13 (48) -
Page 14: Sdi2X Front Panel Overview
SDI2X – User Manual SDI2X Front Panel Overview The SDI2X front panel allows the user to configure all settings that are present in the web interface using the buttons located on the front of the unit. The screen below is the idle screen of the SDI2X and provides the user with the following details at a glance 1. -
Page 15: Section 4 Operating The Web Interface
Section 4 Operating the Web Interface Introduction This section includes the following topics: SDI2X Web Interface Overview ................. 16 4.1.1 Logging Into the SDI2X web interface ............... 16 4.1.2 Control Panels ......................16 4.1.3 Title Ribbons ......................16 4.1.4 Buttons and Status Indicators ..................17... -
Page 16: Sdi2X Web Interface Overview
SDI2X – User Manual SDI2X Web Interface Overview 4.1.1 Logging into the SDI2X Web Interface To open the SDI2X web interface use one of the following supported browsers and navigate to the unit’s IP address: Internet Explorer 9 & above ... -
Page 17: Buttons And Status Indicators
Clicking the collapse icon will close the details viewing window. Status in the SDI2X web interface is shown with LED status indicators: Status is good. No errors are present and function is operating Green LED normally. -
Page 18: Section 5 Web Interface Control Panels
SDI2X – User Manual Section 5 Web Interface Control Panels Introduction This section includes the following topics: SMPTE Control Panel ....................19 Admin Panel ......................25 Reporting Panel ......................36 About Panel ....................... 40 Page 18 (48) -
Page 19: Smpte Control Panel
5.1.1 HDMI Monitoring Output The SDI2X provides the user with an HDMI output port (V2.0b) on the back of the unit that will allow the user to monitor the IP input video stream. This output is able to be assigned to the IP source port of any channels that is configured as IP SDI. -
Page 20: Channel Configuration
Seamless Redundancy Enabled When redundancy is enabled, the SDI2X will provide a primary IP output stream path on one of the gigabit network ports, and a redundant IP output stream path on the other gigabit network port. The output stream on both ports will contain the same content to meet the seamless switching standard (SMPTE 2022-7). -
Page 21: Configuring The Video/Ip Ports (Ip Sdi)
Assign the Destination port number. Port Seamless Redundancy Disabled When redundancy is disabled, the SDI2X will only provide a primary IP output stream path to configure. The user will need to define which of the gigabit network ports the output will be available on and then configure that port. - Page 22 SDI2X – User Manual Seamless Redundancy Enabled When redundancy is enabled, the SDI2X will provide a primary IP input stream path on one of the gigabit network ports, and a redundant IP input stream path on the other gigabit network port. The input stream on both ports must contain the same content to meet the seamless switching standard (SMPTE 2022-7).
- Page 23 Seamless Redundancy disabled When redundancy is disabled, the SDI2X will only provide a primary IP input stream path to configure, and the user will need to define which of the gigabit network ports the stream will be received on. Click on the “IP Input” configure cog icon.
- Page 24 SDI2X – User Manual Video Format Mode Possible settings are Auto and Manual. Manual Video User selects from drop down list of 25 pre-defined formats. Format Note: Use auto mode if input format is unknown to prevent format mismatch error.
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Page 25: Admin Control Panel
The SDI2X has the ability to save all configured settings to multiple profiles. Profiles can be saved locally, renamed and saved to external storage to be used on other SDI2X. Profiles can be used to quickly and easily change the configuration of an SDI2X to suit different inputs and decoding requirements. -
Page 26: Snmp Mib Files
5.2.3 SNMP MIB files The SNMP MIB files for the SDI2X can be obtained by clicking on the SNMP MIBs button at the top of the page. This will open a new tab within the current web browser and give the user a list of all available MIB files. -
Page 27: Diagnostics
5.2.4 Diagnostics The SDI2X provides the user the ability to take a snapshot of the ALL current unit settings, reported values, active alarms, and the alarm and log file history. This snapshot will be downloaded as an .XML format file that can be attached in an email or opened for viewing. -
Page 28: Updating The Sdi2X Software
5.2.5 Updating the SDI2X software Updates to the SDI2X are performed through the web interface. A software update file is provided by Sencore and then uploaded to the unit. To request the latest software version or a copy of the release notes please send an email to ProCare@Sencore.com... -
Page 29: Reboot The Unit
SDI2X – User Manual Rollback software updates The SDI2X is capable of reverting back to a previous version of software using the Rollback feature. This is accomplished by maintaining two separate software images within memory. One version will be the version that the system is presently operating on. -
Page 30: Reset To Defaults
UID Indicator With the small size of the SDI2X, and the ability to deploy up to four of these in a single RU space it would be nice to have a feature that would allow a single unit, in a densely populated system, be easily identified. -
Page 31: Unit Alias
The configuration button for this feature is found under the General Settings title ribbon of the Admin control panel. The Unit Alias is a unique name or description the user can assign to the SDI2X. The ‘Alias’ will be available on the unit web client and front panel. - Page 32 These are used to define the unit’s network management port IP Address, Mode and Hostname. Mode Possible settings are DHCP and Static. The SDI2X will have its’ IP address, Subnet DHCP mask, and Gateway assigned by the network server.
- Page 33 Seamless and redundant paths for configuration in the separate stream processing paths. When disabled the SDI2X will provide a single IP path for input Disabled and output streams and the user will determine the appropriate The settings within the ‘Configure Card’ feature are referred to as ‘global’ settings. This means that the settings here will be applied to both SFP ports.
- Page 34 SDI2X – User Manual Date/Time The SDI2X can be set to synchronize with an NTP server or a manual data and time can be defined by the user. Click the “Configure Date/Time” cog icon to begin. These values are used to timestamp entries in the Alarm and Event logs under the Reporting tab.
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Page 35: Configuring Snmp
SNMP Trap Managers The SNMP trap managers are recipients of SNMP traps sent from the SDI2X. The following menu allows the user to configure the recipient’s IP addresses. To add and remove recipients of the SNMP traps click the Configure SNMP Trap Manager cog icon. -
Page 36: Syslog
Syslog server Reporting Panel The Reporting control panel in the SDI2X will provide the user with a list of active alarms, as well as a means to log the detected events. Active alarms are constantly updated to reflect the real-time state of the unit. -
Page 37: Alarms
Configuring the Alarms The SDI2X monitoring points are divided into Conditions and Events. Configuration of how the SDI2X responds to either of these can be done by clicking on the configuration cog in either the Alarms or Logs windows. Conditions These instances are monitored within specific hardware and stream processing paths. - Page 38 These instances will have an impact on all hardware and stream processing areas of the SDI2X. These instances can only be configured to be recorded in the log file, and send SNMP Trap messages. There are four columns in the Events tab.
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Page 39: Event Logs
The Logs window provides the user a display of the log file and management tools to streamline the data returned. If the SDI2X is rebooted or power lost, the Log files are cleared. There are three buttons that will manage the log file. -
Page 40: Configuring The Logs
Under the About control panel, there are no user definable parameters but there is information about software versions currently installed, hardware within the unit, how to contact Sencore for questions or assistance, and third party software information. 5.4.1 System Information This area of the control panel gives the user the unit serial number and software version installed. -
Page 41: Hardware
5.4.4 Third Party Software Information This area of the control panel can be expanded to show the third party software used by the SDI2x. For more details see Section 5 – Appendix D for a complete list. 5.4.5 System Recovery The SDI2X system has the ability to recover from complete image corruption. -
Page 42: Section 6 Appendices
SDI2X – User Manual Section 6 Appendices Introduction This section includes the following appendices: – Error and Event List ............43 Appendix A – Acronyms and Glossary ............ 44 Appendix B – Specifications ..............45 Appendix C – Warranty ................46 Appendix D –... -
Page 43: Appendix A - Error And Event List
SDI2X – User Manual Appendix A – Error and Event List Below are the default settings for Event and System Condition notifications for the SDI2X. Event Notification Defaults Condition Log Severity Log Entry Alarms SNMP Trap Unit Booted Event Info**... -
Page 44: Appendix B - Acronyms And Glossary
SDI2X – User Manual Appendix B – Acronyms and Glossary Acronym Interpreted from Advanced Audio Coding AC-3 Also known as Dolby Digital Audio Engineering Society ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee The rate at which the compressed bit stream is delivered from the Bit Rate channel to the input of a decoder. -
Page 45: Appendix C - Specifications
SDI2X – User Manual Appendix C – Specifications Input / Output Interfaces 1 x 3G-SDI BNC Video Connections 1 x HDMI 2.0 Interface Additional 3 x 3G-SDI BNC Optional * Ethernet Connections 2x SFP+ Sockets (Data) 1 GbE Fiber (MSA-Compliant) Supported SFP’s... -
Page 46: Appendix D - Warranty
Once an RMA number has been issued, the unit needs to be packaged and shipped back to Sencore. It’s best to use the original box and packaging for the product but if this not available, check with the customer service representative for the proper packaging instructions. -
Page 47: Appendix F - Open Source Software
SDI2X – User Manual Appendix F – Open Source Software The SDI2X includes: Package Version License Copyright AT32 UC3B 1.7.0 2009, Atmel Corporation Software BusyBox 1.20.1 GPL Version 2, June 1991 Erik Anderson, et. al. dfu-programmer 0.5.2 GPL Version 2, June 1991... - Page 48 Sencore Inc. 3200 Sencore Drive Sioux Falls, SD 57107 USA www.sencore.com Copyright © 2018Sencore Inc. 1.605.978.4600...
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