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VikinX User Manual
AD6464M / AD128128M
Modular AES/EBU
Digital Audio Router
Rev. 5

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  • Page 1 VikinX User Manual AD6464M / AD128128M Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router Rev. 5...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    AD6464M / AD128128M Network Electronics ASA Email: Current revision of this document is the uppermost in the table below. Rev. Repl. Date 2007-03-29 2007-02-02 2006-09-26 2006-02-09 2005-09-28 2005-04-21 Thorøya P.O. Box 1020 N-3204 Sandefjord, Norway Phone: +47 33 48 99 99 Fax: +47 33 48 99 98 support@network-electronics.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 Contents Revision history...2 1 Product overview...5 1.1 Product versions ... 5 2 Specifications...6 2.1 Mechanics ... 6 2.2 Power Supply ... 6 2.3 Control... 6 2.4 Audio specifications ... 7 2.5 Rear view... 8 3 Modules inside the Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router...9 3.1 How to access the modules...
  • Page 4: Network-Electronics.com

    AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 A.1 Materials declaration ... 28 A.2 Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP) ... 28 A.3 Recycling information... 29 network-electronics.com | 4...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    AD6464M / AD128128M 1 Product overview The Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router is part of the VikinX Modular product range, offering up to 128x128 cross points. This top of the line router provides a very compact frame, fully hot-swappable architecture, built-in dual redundant power supply and fully redundant controller functions.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    AD6464M / AD128128M 2 Specifications 2.1 Mechanics Dimensions: Backplane card: X-point Modules: System Controller: GYDA: Safety/Emission standards: 2.2 Power Supply Built-in, redundant power supply. 1 module included, 1 (redundant) optional. Backplane card: Main internal voltage: AC Supply voltage range: AC Mains connector:...
  • Page 7: Audio Specifications

    AD6464M / AD128128M Synchronisation handled by SysCon Connector: Optional Features: Redundant control: TCP/IP: SNMP agent: Event log: 2.4 Audio specifications Electrical signal inputs: Type: Connector: Impedance: Signal level: Electrical signal outputs: Type: Connector: Impedance: Performance: Sampling rates: Switching mode: Jitter: Synchronisation of an audio router is not necessary, but an available feature for users who intend to switch this router synchronised to video, using video synchronisation signals.
  • Page 8: Rear View

    AD6464M / AD128128M 2.5 Rear view The following service connectors can be found on the rear of the Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router: − AC Mains A: AC mains power supply. − AC Mains B: AC mains power supply (if redundant PSU is installed).
  • Page 9: Ad6464M / Ad128128M Rev

    AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 3 Modules inside the Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router In order to get an overview of the parts that form the Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router this chapter will highlight some of the main components.
  • Page 10: Module Insertion

    AD6464M / AD128128M 3.3.1 Module insertion In order to insert a power supply module one must insert the module via the special plastic guide rails into its position. Once the module is inserted, fix the module by lifting up the handle on the front and pushing it to the upright position.
  • Page 11: System Controller - Syscon

    AD6464M / AD128128M − The PSU module A alarm is formed by contact between Pin 3 and Pin 6 (Green pair) − The PSU module B alarm is formed by contact between Pin 1 and Pin 2 (Orange pair) 3.4 System Controller – SysCon Each VikinX.128 frame comes with either one or two system controller cards, SysCon.
  • Page 12: Card Removal

    AD6464M / AD128128M On the top of the card tray, there is a hole above each module slot. When the tip of the handle is just below this hole, start to push the handle downwards as in the figure. The tip of the handle enters the hole and the card is locked and proper contact ensured when the handle is in downright position.
  • Page 13: Cf-Card And Battery

    AD6464M / AD128128M The LEDs indicate the following: Diode Red LED Status Card error. Not applicable. Warn Abnormal situation: no functional error, but a situation that requires attention. See also chapter 6. Load High load on the µController. May occur during...
  • Page 14: Gyda-Vx

    AD6464M / AD128128M If it is necessary to remove and/or insert a CF card, the following must be done: 1. Remove the SysCon card from its slot, according to the description earlier in this manual. 2. Slide the CF card out of its socket, and insert the new CF card into the socket.
  • Page 15: Card Insertion

    AD6464M / AD128128M Your GYDA-VX card(s) may be inserted in any of the two dedicated GYDA slots (A) and (B) (see Figure 2). 3.5.1 Card insertion The GYDA-VX card is inserted in the exact same way as the SysCon card. See chapter 3.4.1.
  • Page 16: Card Insertion

    AD6464M / AD128128M 3.6.1 Card insertion To insert an X-point card, slide the module along the plastic guide rails into its position. On both sides of the card tray there is a hole next to each module slot. Use the two red handles, which are located on the front of the module to seat the module.
  • Page 17: Service Switches And Reset Button

    AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 3.6.4 Service switches and Reset button There are two slide-switches and one push-button switch on the card, as shown in the figure below. Reset button Service switches Figure 15 The push-button switch is the RESET switch. When this button is pushed and released, the µController of the X point card resets and restarts its operation with its default settings, or...
  • Page 18: Router Communication

    AD6464M / AD128128M 4 Router communication You gain access to router for communication purposes by connecting either the router’s serial port to your computer and/or by using an Ethernet connection. 4.1 Serial connection Connection can by made trough the serial port(s) of the router; see also Chapter 1 for connection details.
  • Page 19 AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 All VikinX Modular routers and IP-based Control Panels are connected together through an Ethernet Switch. <Picture…> For Ethernet protocol details concerning this router, please refer to the following manual: VikinX_Control_Protocol.pdf. network-electronics.com | 19...
  • Page 20: Connecting Signal Cables To The Router

    AD6464M / AD128128M 5 Connecting signal cables to the router Below you will find our standard pin-out for DB25 audio contacts. This pin-out is used for both analogue and digital audio routers. The same standard is used by Tascam and Fostex.
  • Page 21: Before Calling Network Support

    AD6464M / AD128128M 6 Before calling Network Support The following table shows possible symptoms, and what to do in order to correct possible error sources. Every user should read this before calling Network Technical Support. Symptom The lower, GREEN LED on the Power Supply is OFF.
  • Page 22: Serial Number Overview

    AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 7 Serial number overview The following table shows the serial numbers of all parts of your Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router. Please refer to these numbers when contacting Network Electronics ASA for product support. Device / Part...
  • Page 23: General Environmental Requirements For Network Electronics Equipment

    AD6464M / AD128128M General environmental requirements for Network Electronics The equipment will meet the guaranteed performance specification under the following environmental conditions: Operating room temperature range: Operating relative humidity range: The equipment will operate without damage under the following environmental...
  • Page 24: Product Warranty

    AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 Product Warranty The warranty terms and conditions for the product(s) covered by this manual follow the General Sales Conditions by Network Electronics ASA. These conditions are available on the company web site of Network Electronics ASA: www.network-electronics.com...
  • Page 25: Important Notes Regarding Software In The Vikinx Modular Router Family Range

    AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Modular router family range This product utilises software components that are licensed with open source licenses. The source code for these components and modifications available from: http://labs.network-electronics.com/open-source/. You may also send Network Electronics a recordable CD and a self-addressed envelope, and we will burn the contents of http://labs.network-electronics.com/open-source/...
  • Page 26: Notes

    AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 Notes network-electronics.com | 26...
  • Page 27 AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 5 network-electronics.com | 27...
  • Page 28: Appendix A Materials Declaration And Recycling Information

    AD6464M / AD128128M Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling information A.1 Materials declaration For product sold into China after 1st March 2007, we comply with the “Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products”. In the first stage of this legislation, content of six hazardous materials has to be declared.
  • Page 29: A.3 Recycling Information

    AD6464M / AD128128M It is assumed that while the product is in normal use, any batteries associated with real-time clocks or battery-backed RAM will be replaced at the regular intervals. The EFUP relates only to the environmental impact of the product in normal use, it does not imply that the product will continue to be supported for 50 years.

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