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Miranda NV8500 Series User Manual

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NV8500 Family
Digital Routers
User's Guide
Miranda Technologies Inc.
3499 Douglas B. Floreani
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H4S 2C6

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  • Page 1 NV8500 Family Digital Routers User’s Guide Miranda Technologies Inc. 3499 Douglas B. Floreani Montreal, Quebec Canada H4S 2C6...
  • Page 2 The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between Miranda and the client and remains the exclusive property of Miranda. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. Miranda does not warrant that this document is error-free.
  • Page 3 Contact Miranda for details on the software license agreement and product warranty. Technical Support Contact Information Miranda has made every effort to ensure that the equipment you receive is in perfect working order and that the equipment fits your needs. In the event that problems arise that you cannot resolve, or...
  • Page 4 NV8144. Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Miranda is in compliance with EU Directive RoHS 2002/95/EC governing the restricted use of cer- tain hazardous substances and materials in products and in our manufacturing processes. Miranda has a substantial program in place for RoHS compliance that includes significant invest- ment in our manufacturing process, and a migration of Miranda product electronic components and structural materials to RoHS compliance.
  • Page 5 The fuse symbol indicates that the fuse referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the ratings indicated. The presence of this symbol in or on Miranda equipment means that it has been designed, tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriter’s Laboratory (USA) regulations and rec- ommendations.
  • Page 6 General Warnings A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel which may cause injury or death. Observe the following general warnings when using or working on this equipment: • Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction............. . . 1 Product Overview.
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Frame Expansion ............. . 45 Chapter 2 Installation .
  • Page 9 Miranda Control Systems........
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Rev 2.2 • 27 Mar 10...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1. Introduction The NV8500 family is a series of highly flexible high-density routers supporting Standard Defini- tion (SD), High Definition (HD) and 3.0 Gb/s (3Gig) video signals, and AES Asynchronous audio signals. This section provides an overview of the NV8500 family of routers, including signal flow and rates, power supply, active cards and frame expansion.

  • Page 12: Mounting

    1. Introduction Product Overview Mounting The NV8500 family router frames mount in a standard 19″ rack. The frame heights are as follows: NV8576, NV8576-Plus 32RU 55.97″ 1.422 m NV8280, NV8280-Plus 16RU 27.97″ 0.710 m NV8144 13.97″ 0.355 m The depth of each frame is approximately 17″. With 3″ clearance for cabling, the minimum mount- ing depth is approximately 20″.

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    Power Supply Power Supply Power for the NV8500 family routers frames is supplied through the Miranda PS8100 power sup- ply module. The module is either installed in the router frame (the NV8144) or installed in an exter- nal, separate frame, the NV8000. The NV8000 can house up to 4 modules. Each PS8100 module produces 850 Watts.

  • Page 14: Signal Rates And Flow

    1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow Signal Rates and Flow Routers in the NV8500 family support SD, HD and 3Gig video signals, and AES3 Digital Audio Asynchronous audio signals, both balanced and unbalanced. The following table lists the standards and rates for each signal type. HD signals are managed through active 3Gig cards. Embedded audio signals are passed through.
  • Page 15 1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow inputs are also forwarded to the optional redundant crosspoint cardset. The optional redundant cros- spoint cardset feeds any input to any output depending on which active crosspoint card it is taking over for. Outputs are distributed from each crosspoint card to specific output cards such that crosspoint cards in the left side of the frame (when facing the front of the router) feed output cards located in the left side of the frame.
  • Page 16 1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow As an example, NV8576 has 8 crosspoint cards that each manage up to 288 × 288 signals and are divided into 2 sets of 4, with each set of 4 fanning out and distributing 288 inputs (1–288 and 289– 576) to all 1152 outputs.

  • Page 17: Expandable Routers

    1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS 577–720 865–1008 1–144 289 –432 (8 cards) (8 cards) (8 cards) (8 cards) INPUTS INPUTS 1–144 289–432 (16 cards) (16 cards) OUTPUTS 1–576 OUTPUTS 577–1152 INPUTS INPUTS 145–288 433–576 (16 cards) (16 cards) OUTPUTS OUTPUTS...

  • Page 18: Slots And Corresponding Signal Numbers

    1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow sent to the second router. From the expansion connection on the first router, the signal is sent directly to the corresponding expansion connection on the second router and then directly to that output card. Figure 1-4 illustrates the signal flow for two connected NV8576-Plus routers.
  • Page 19 1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow numbered with Output Slot 1 corresponding to outputs 1–18, Output Slot 2 to outputs 19–36, and so on. Each card inserted in a slot manages a range of numbers. However, when making physical connec- tions on the backplanes, each connector has a specific signal number assigned.

  • Page 20: Expandable Frames And Signal Numbers

    1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow Figure 1-8 shows the standalone NV8280 frame and which signal numbers correspond to which slots when viewing the router from the front. 271 289 415 433 OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS 1–144 145–288 289–432 433–576 (8 cards) (8 cards) (8 cards)
  • Page 21 1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow slot 1 corresponds to local outputs 1–9 and forwards through the expansion connectors outputs 577–585 to the second router, and so on. When two expandable router frames are connected one router is designated as Router 1 and the other as Router 2.
  • Page 22 1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow Figure 1-8 shows which signal numbers correspond to which slots when viewing two connected NV8576-Plus routers from the front. Router 1 Router 2 OUTPUTS 577–720 OUTPUTS 865–1008 OUTPUTS 1–144 OUTPUTS 289–432 TO OTHER FRAME TO OTHER FRAME TO OTHER FRAME TO OTHER FRAME...

  • Page 23: Crosspoint Slots And Signals Switched

    1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow Figure 1-9 shows which signal numbers correspond to which slots when viewing two NV8280-Plus routers from the front. Router 1 Router 2 OUTPUTS 289 –432 OUTPUTS 433–576 OUTPUTS 1–144 OUTPUTS 145–288 TO OTHER FRAME TO OTHER FRAME TO OTHER FRAME TO OTHER FRAME...

  • Page 24: Backplane Connectors And Individual Signal Numbers

    1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow & 8. Crosspoint cards can not be installed individually in slots. For example, you could install cros- spoint cards in slots 1, 2, 5 and 6. But you could not install crosspoint cards in only slots 1, 3, and 5. Backplane Connectors and Individual Signal Numbers When making physical connections to a router, each connector on a backplane has a unique signal number assigned.

  • Page 25: Card Slot And The Range Of Signal Numbers

    1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow Figure 1-10 is an example of connectors on a backplane installed in either Input Slot 1 for inputs, Output Slot 1 for outputs, or Output Slot 1 for expansion signals plus outputs. Each connector cor- responds to a signal number with the lowest signal number—in this example ‘1’—at the top ascending in order to the last connector.
  • Page 26 1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow tors on the backplane associated with the input card are assigned signal numbers 1–9. For more details on router card slots and the range of signal numbers assigned each slot, see Slots and Corre- sponding Signal Numbers on page 8.

  • Page 27: Connectors, Signal Numbers And Specific Frames

    1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow region of the frame the backplanes are rotated 180° from those in the upper portion and “face” in the opposite direction. Therefore, therefore the top connector is not used. For signal numbering purposes, the signal numbers in the lower frame start with the second connec- tor and not the first connector.
  • Page 28 1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow Figure 1-13 illustrates the signal number ranges when facing the rear of the NV8576 or NV8576- Plus router. For an enumeration of the NV8576 and NV8576-Plus I/O connectors and correspond- ing signal number, see NV8576 I/O Signal Numbering on page 119.
  • Page 29 1. Introduction Signal Rates and Flow Figure 1-14 illustrates the signal number ranges when facing the rear of the NV8280 or NV8280- Plus router. OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS 433 –576 289– 432 145–288 1–144 (8 cards) (8 cards) (8 cards) (8 cards) INPUTS 145–288...

  • Page 30: Front Module Slots And Rear Connections

    1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections Front Module Slots and Rear Connections Router frames in the NV8500 family have slots for input, output, monitor, control and crosspoint cards. Cards are installed in slots from the front of the router frame. The rear of the router is a back plate into which backplanes containing connections for receiving, distributing or monitoring sig- nals are installed.

  • Page 31: Nv8280 And Nv8280-Plus

    1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections Below the active card slots, at the bottom of the frame, are two power supply modules. Output Cards (8) Input Cards (16) NV8500 NV8500 Control Monitor Cards Card POWER POWER 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 PS8100 PS8100...

  • Page 32: Nv8576 And Nv8576-Plus

    1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections Below the input card slots, at the bottom of the frame, are 10 crosspoint card slots. The fifth and sixth crosspoint card slots house an optional redundant crosspoint cardset (two-card module). Output Cards Monitor (32)
  • Page 33 1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections cards, for a total of 64 output cards and 64 inputs cards. In the upper region, to the far right of the output card slots, are two additional slots for the input monitor card and the output monitor card. Similarly, to the far right of the input card slots are two additional slots for the control cards (one primary and one secondary).

  • Page 34: Rear Connections

    1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections Rear Connections The rear of the NV8500 family router frames (Figure 1-21 on page 28) feature a back plate contain- ing openings for installing interchangeable backplanes housing connectors. The type and number of connectors change depending on the signal being managed and which of the NV8500 family rout- ers are being used.
  • Page 35 1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections the fans in the fan tray. Directly below the fan tray, starting from the left-hand side when facing the rear of the router, are two backplanes for monitor signals. These backplanes contain 4 DIN 1.0/2.3 monitor connections that send input and output monitor signals to monitoring equipment.

  • Page 36: Nv8576 And Nv8576-Plus

    1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections Near the bottom of the frame are connections for system and power functions. For details, see Sys- tem Connections on page 32. Output Monitor Backplanes Backplanes (32) Input Backplate Backplanes for Control (32) Card slots CONTROL...
  • Page 37 1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections nectors for sending signals between two connected NV8576-Plus frames. For more information on backplanes, see Backplanes on page 29. In the upper region, to the far left of the output backplanes are two additional backplanes. Each backplane contains 4 DIN 1.0/2.3 coax connections that send signals to monitor cards.
  • Page 38 1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections Monitor Backplanes Output Backplanes (32) Input Backplanes (32) System Connections (see expanded view for details) Power Connections Input Backplanes (32) Output Backplanes (32) Monitor Backplanes Figure 1-21. NV8576/NV8576-Plus Rear of Router Frame (Rear View) Rev 2.2 •...

  • Page 39: Backplanes

    1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections Backplanes The rear of the NV8500 family of routers feature rear backplane modules. Each backplane contains connectors that receive or distribute signals. Each signal type requires a specific connector and backplane. For example, fiber optic signals require backplanes housing LC connectors. Different types of backplanes can be combined in a single router frame.
  • Page 40 1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections Figure 1-22 is an example of some of the different types of backplanes. In the NV8576 and NV8576-Plus frames, backplanes installed in the lower portion of the router are rotated 180° from those in the upper portion and “face”...

  • Page 41: About Monitor Backplanes

    1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections expansion connections, the bottom LC connector remains empty because only 9 signals are allowed on the input backplane and the expansion backplane. About Monitor Backplanes Depending on the router frame, up to 4 monitor cards can be installed. Each monitor card produces 2 signals that can be sent to monitoring equipment for the purpose of assessing signal presence and quality.

  • Page 42: System Connections

    Router control systems run on a separate platform connected to the router. The router provides two ways to connect to a router control system: serial or Ethernet. There is also an Miranda Aux Bus connection present, but it is not being used at this time. The router control system determines which...
  • Page 43 1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections connection is used. For example, to connect to the Miranda NV9000 control system an Ethernet connection is preferred. Serial Control Connections The NV8500 family routers have four serial ports, as shown in Figure 1-24. The ports are divided into two sets, one primary control (‘PRI’) and one secondary control (‘SEC’).

  • Page 44: Diagnostic Connections

    (PC) running UniConfig to define the IP address(es). (See Serial Control Connections page 70.) Aux Bus Control Connections The Miranda Aux Bus connection is located on the rear of the router. However, the Aux Bus con- nection is not used at this time. GSC Node Bus Connectors Figure 1-26.

  • Page 45: Aes Reference Connections

    1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections secondary (optional for redundancy) control card. For instructions, see Making Diagnostic Connec- tions on page 74. Diagnostic Connectors Figure 1-28. Permanent Diagnostic Connections (Rear View) AES Reference Connections The AES reference is used for clock generation, which provides a timing reference for AES syn- chronous signals and for timing circuits on the control card.

  • Page 46: Time Code Reference Connection

    1. Introduction Front Module Slots and Rear Connections 101.) For instructions on making video reference connections, see Making Video Reference Con- nections on page 76. Video Reference Connectors Figure 1-30. Connections to Video References (Rear View) Redundant and Dual References There are two video reference connections.

  • Page 47: Active Cards

    1. Introduction Active Cards In addition to an alarm connection, the routers are connected to a router control system that receives status information from the router’s control card(s). (See Router Control System Connections page 32.) The control card reads the status of NV8000’s power supply and fans through the ‘Power Supply Monitors’...

  • Page 48: Control Cards

    1. Introduction Active Cards ‘Expansion’ output expansion cards (EM0695) receive signals from an expandable router’s local input connections and from a second router connected through expansion cables. These cards also send signals back to the first router. If there are any input cards installed in a second frame, those signals must be delivered to the first frame and vice versa.

  • Page 49: Input Card Functions

    1. Introduction Active Cards Input Card Signal Types Standard Rates Backplane EM0689 (coax) SD 259M Video rates from 19 Mb/s to 360 Mb/s. EM0791 (coax) Automatic reclocking at 270 Mb/s. Reclocking bypassed at other rates. EM0783 (coax) 3Gig, HD, 259M Video rates from 19 Mb/s to 3 Gb/s.

  • Page 50: Visual Indicators

    1. Introduction Active Cards slots 5 and 6 in the NV8280/NV820-Plus (EM0678) and the NV8576/NV8576-Plus (EM0676) router frames. These crosspoint cardsets are unique and cannot be used in place of another cross- point card. When a redundant crosspoint cardset is installed in these slots, function buttons located on the front of the module become active.

  • Page 51: Output Card Functions

    1. Introduction Active Cards ‘Expansion’ and ‘filler’ cards can be combined in a single expandable router frame (NV8280-Plus and NV8576-Plus). ‘Standalone’ cards are used exclusively in a standalone router frame (NV8144, NV8280 and NV8576). The following is a list of the different output cards available: Signal Corresponding Output Card...

  • Page 52: Expansion' Output Cards

    1. Introduction Active Cards copy to a 18×1 MUX. The cable driver forwards the signal to a connector (DIN 1.0/2.3, terminal block or fiber optic) to distribute the outgoing signal. The 18×1 MUX sends the output to the moth- erboard, which in turn forwards the signal to output monitor cards. Cable drivers are not present on output cards managing fiber optic signals.

  • Page 53: Filler' Output Cards

    1. Introduction Active Cards The ‘expansion’ cards on the local router and the ‘expansion’ cards on the connected router “mir- ror” each other, performing identical tasks. To illustrate, the ‘expansion’ output cards receive and distribute signals as follows, where card 1 belongs to the local router and card 2 belongs to the con- nected router: •...

  • Page 54: Visual Indicators

    1. Introduction Active Cards Visual Indicators All output cards feature a circuit that performs status reporting and drives the card’s functions. Five LEDs on the front of the input card indicate the card’s status: alarm (red), power good (green), soft- ware is loaded (Amber), and the communication with the control card is good (green) or bad (red).

  • Page 55: Frame Expansion

    1. Introduction Frame Expansion Frame Expansion Two identical NV8500 family expandable router frames (NV8280-Plus or NV8576-Plus) can be connected to create a switching matrix of up to 1152 inputs and 1152 outputs. The two frames are linked by connecting expansion connections on one router to expansion connections on a second router.
  • Page 56 1. Introduction Frame Expansion Rev 2.2 • 27 Mar 10...

  • Page 57: Installation

    2. Installation When you are setting up an NV8500 family router for the first time, or reconfiguring an existing router configuration, there are certain steps that must be performed. It is recommended that initial installation and later reconfiguration tasks be performed in a specific order to avoid possible com- plications.

  • Page 58: Package Contents

    Package Contents Package Contents When your NV8500 family products from Miranda arrive, immediately inspect the shipping con- tainer for any obvious damage. If the container is damaged, unpack and inspect the contents. If the contents are damaged, notify the carrier immediately.

  • Page 59: Rack Mount

    2. Installation Rack Mount Rack Mount Routers in the NV8500 family are designed to mount in a 19” 482.6 mm EIA rack. The NV8280/ NV8280-Plus and NV8576/NV8576-Plus also use an additional frame that requires mounting, the NV8000 power supply. which provides power to the router. Although it is not required that both the router and NV8000 power supply be mounted in the same rack, this manual assumes only one rack frame is being used.

  • Page 60: Installing Backplanes

    2. Installation Installing Backplanes 8 If the router was shipped with the circuit boards and fan tray in the frame, consider removing them to make the frame lighter for installation. If removing circuit boards, be sure to note which card was installed in which slot for later reinstallation. Handle all circuit boards with care.
  • Page 61 2. Installation Installing Backplanes Figure 2-1, shows the backplane locations at the rear of an NV8576 router. For the NV8576-Plus, the backplane location is identical, but the output backplanes have unique connectors for connect- ing to a second NV8576-Plus router frame. Monitor Output Backplanes (2)
  • Page 62 2. Installation Installing Backplanes Figure 2-2, shows the backplane locations at the rear of an NV8280 router. For the NV8280-Plus, the backplane location is identical, but the output backplanes have unique connectors for connect- ing to a second NV8280-Plus router frame. Output Monitor Backplanes (32)

  • Page 63: How To Install A Backplane

    2. Installation Installing Cards Figure 2-3, shows the backplane locations at the rear of an NV8144 router. CONTROL 10/100 BT 10/100 BT Output RTR EXP RTR EXP Input Backplanes (8) VIDEO REF 1 Backplanes (16) VIDEO REF 2 AES REF 1 AES REF 2 RTR EXP IN RTR EXP OUT...

  • Page 64: How To Install Active Cards In The Nv8144

    Do not drop, roughly handle, or stack circuit boards. If you cannot easily insert or Caution remove a board, stop and contact Miranda Technical Support. Insert cards into the frame by sliding them into card guides from the front of the router. Insert the...

  • Page 65: How To Install Active Cards In The Nv8280 And Nv8280-Plus

    Do not drop, roughly handle, or stack circuit boards. If you cannot easily insert or Caution remove a board, stop and contact Miranda Technical Support. Insert cards into the frame by sliding them into card guides from the front of the router. Insert the...

  • Page 66: How To Install Active Cards In The Nv8576 And Nv8576-Plus

    Do not drop, roughly handle, or stack circuit boards. If you cannot easily insert or Caution remove a board, stop and contact Miranda Technical Support. Rev 2.2 • 27 Mar 10...
  • Page 67 2. Installation Installing Cards Insert the cards into the frame by sliding them into card guides from the front of the router. Insert the card in designated card guides: Output Monitor Cards (32) Cards (2) Input Control Cards (32) Cards (2) Crosspoint Cards (8) Redundant Crosspoint...

  • Page 68: Making Signal Connections

    2. Installation Making Signal Connections 1 Insert input cards in slots with red card guides: In the upper bay, the card’s red ejector lever is located at the bottom. 2 Insert output cards in slots with white card guides: In the upper bay, the card’s white ejector lever is located at the bottom. In the lower bay, the card is inverted, and the card’s white ejector lever is located at the top.

  • Page 69: Backplane Connectors And Individual Signal Numbers

    For DIN 1.0/2.3 installation, it is recommended that you use a connector tool designed for tightly spaced connectors. There are several DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors and cables suitable for use with the router . For a complete list of connectors and cables, contact Miranda Technical Support. See Technical Sup- port Contact Information on page iii.

  • Page 70: How To Make Local I/O Connections

    2. Installation Making Signal Connections How to Make Local I/O Connections 1 Locate the input connections at the rear of the router. Connectors are on backplanes containing 9 DIN 1.0/2.3, 9 LC or 9 WECO connectors each. Figure 2-7, shows the backplane locations at the rear of an NV8576 router. For the NV8576- Plus, the backplane location is identical, but the output backplanes have unique connectors for connecting to a second NV8576-Plus router frame.
  • Page 71 2. Installation Making Signal Connections Figure 2-8, shows the backplane locations at the rear of an NV8280 router. For the NV8280- Plus, the backplane location is identical, but the output backplanes have unique connectors for connecting to a second NV8280-Plus router frame. (See Expansion Signal Connections on page 64.)
  • Page 72 2. Installation Making Signal Connections Figure 2-9, shows the backplane locations at the rear of an NV8144 router. CONTROL 10/100 BT 10/100 BT Output RTR EXP RTR EXP Input Backplanes (8) VIDEO REF 1 Backplanes (16) VIDEO REF 2 AES REF 1 AES REF 2 RTR EXP IN RTR EXP OUT...
  • Page 73 2. Installation Making Signal Connections For the NV8144 and the NV8280, the bottom connector is not used. Only connect to the first 9 connectors, starting at the top and connecting to each connector in turn, leaving the remaining bottom connector empty. See Figure 2-10. Input Backplanes Outputs Inputs...

  • Page 74: Expansion Signal Connections

    576 x 576 (NV8280-Plus) or 1152 inputs and 1152 outputs (NV8576- Plus). The expansion connections use expansion cables (WC0121) available from Miranda. Con- nected routers must be situated physically near each other, side by side.

  • Page 75: How To Make I/O Expansion Connections Between Two Nv8280-Plus Routers

    1 Facing the rear of the first router (Router 1), locate the expansion connectors. There are two 28-pin connectors situated slightly apart from the output signal connectors on the I/O back- plane. For each expansion connector, connect using Miranda’s expansion connector/cable (WC0121).
  • Page 76 2. Installation Making Signal Connections 3 For each output, connect to an output connector using a DIN 1.0/2.3 connector and 1855A Belden cable, or an equivalent, or a LC connector and fiber optic cable, or a WECO connector and coax cable. Important! LC expansion backplanes have 5 modules containing two LC connectors each for a total of 10 possible connections.

  • Page 77: How To Make I/O Expansion Connections Between Two Nv8576-Plus Routers

    1 Facing the rear of the first router (Router 1), locate the expansion connectors. There are two 28-pin connectors situated slightly apart from the output signal connectors on the I/O back- plane. For each expansion connector, connect using Miranda’s expansion connector/cable (WC0121).
  • Page 78 2. Installation Making Signal Connections Important: LC expansion backplanes have 5 modules of two connectors each for a total of 10 possible connections. Do not connect to all 10 connections. You can only make a total of 9 con- nections. Make LC connections: Signals are numbered in ascending order from top-to-bottom.
  • Page 79 2. Installation Making Signal Connections sponding backplane on the second router (Router 2). Repeat until all expansion connectors are connected. . Primary Secondary Slot N Slot N Outputs Outputs Expansion cable (WC0121) Inputs Inputs Inputs Inputs Outputs Outputs Figure 2-15. Illustration of Expansion Connections Make sure that the connectors are positioned in the upper portion of the router frame as follows: •...

  • Page 80: Making Router Control System Connections

    • Ethernet Control — use to connect to the Miranda NV9000 router control system and to create network connections. • Miranda Aux Bus — use to connect to a third-party router control system requiring an Aux Bus connection. This connection is not supported at this time.
  • Page 81 2. Installation Making Router Control System Connections (i.e., backup system) or to set up dual control, if desired. For a detailed description of the serial con- trol connections, see Router Control System Connections on page 32. In order for the router to communicate with the router control system through a serial connection, Comm port and Baud rate settings need to be set in the control card.

  • Page 82: Ethernet Control Connections

    Ethernet control connections connect the router to the router control system using Ethernet connec- tors. Ethernet connections are especially helpful if the PC running the router control system is going to be on a network. An Ethernet connection is recommended for the Miranda NV9000 con- trol system.

  • Page 83: Aux Bus Control Connections

    73.) Aux Bus Control Connections The NV8500 family of routers have on Aux Bus connection, labeled ‘AUX BUS’. However, at this time the connection is not supported. For details, contact Miranda technical support. (See Technical Support Contact Information on page iii.)

  • Page 84: How To Make Expansion Connections Between Two Routers

    2. Installation Making Diagnostic Connections How to Make Expansion Connections Between Two Routers Miranda provides the terminators (WC0084). They are small. Be careful not to Note overlook them. 1 Locate the RJ-45 expansion control connections at the rear of the router. The connections are labeled ‘PRI’...

  • Page 85: How To Make Permanent Diagnostic Connections

    2. Installation Making AES Reference Connections How to Make Permanent Diagnostic Connections 1 Locate the diagnostic connections on the rear of the router, as shown in Figure 2-19. The diag- nostic connections are labeled ‘DIAG’. Diagnostic Connectors Figure 2-19. Diagnostic Connections (Rear View) 2 Connect to the ‘DIAG’...

  • Page 86: How To Make Connections To The Aes Reference

    2. Installation Making Video Reference Connections AES reference connection requires a stable signal source set at 48 kHz. For a detailed description of the AES reference connections, see AES Reference Connections on page 35. How to Make Connections to the AES Reference Locate the AES reference connections on the rear of the router, as shown in Figure 2-20.

  • Page 87: How To Make Connections To The Video References

    2. Installation Making Monitor Connections How to Make Connections to the Video References Locate the video reference connections on the rear of the router, as shown in Figure 2-21. Video reference connections are labeled ‘VIDEO REF 1’ and ‘VIDEO REF 2’. Video Reference Connectors Figure 2-21.

  • Page 88: Monitor Connections

    2. Installation Making Monitor Connections Monitor Connections Each monitor backplane has 4 DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors. Using the proprietary cable provided with the product, connect the monitor backplanes as described for your router and whether in stand- alone or expanded mode. Monitor backplanes connectors have unique functions.
  • Page 89 2. Installation Making Monitor Connections 1 Locate the output monitor backplanes. Figure 2-23 is an example of the NV8576/NV8576-Plus router: Upper Output Bay Lower Output Bay Figure 2-23. Monitor Backplanes Depending on the router frame, facing the rear of the router, the monitor backplanes are located as follows: •...
  • Page 90 2. Installation Making Monitor Connections 2 For each connection, use a DIN 1.0/2.3 connector and 1855A Belden cable, or an equivalent (provided with product package), and make connections as follows: NV8144 — connect ‘OUTPUT MON’ and ‘INPUT MON’ on the monitor backplane to your monitoring equipment.

  • Page 91: Expansion Frame Monitor Connections

    2. Installation Making Monitor Connections How to Make Input Monitor Connections Because NV8144 only uses one monitor card and backplane, this procedure does not apply to that router. This procedure applies to the NV8280/NV8280-Plus and NV8576/NV8576-Plus routers. 1 Locate the input monitor backplanes as described in step 1 of the previous procedure. 2 For each connection, use a DIN 1.0/2.3 connector and 1855A Belden cable, or an equivalent (provided with product package), and make connections as follows: NV8280/NV8280-Plus —...

  • Page 92: How To Make Output Expansion Monitor Connections For Nv8576-Plus

    2. Installation Making Monitor Connections 3 Connect ‘OUT 1’ and ‘OUT 2’ of the output monitor backplane of the primary frame to your monitoring equipment, as shown in Figure 2-25. Primary Secondary Outputs Outputs Inputs Inputs equipment Figure 2-25. NV8576-Plus Connections (Rear View) How to Make Output Expansion Monitor Connections for NV8576-Plus 1 For each router frame, connect ‘OUT 1’...

  • Page 93: Making Alarm Connections

    For the router frames that use the NV8000 power supply frame also has alarm connections. Miranda does not provide external indicator equipment, but does provide instructions on wiring the alarm connections. See...

  • Page 94: Alarm Indicator Equipment

    2. Installation Making Alarm Connections 3 Connect the other end of the cable to an external alarm indicator. See “Alarm Indicator Equip- ment” on this page for information on wiring the DE9 connector. Alarm Indicator Equipment An external alarm indicator can be created to display visual cues when a failure has occurred on the NV8000 power supply or a NV8500 family router frame.

  • Page 95: Connecting To Power

    PS8100 modules (850 Watts each), which are inserted directly in to the router frame. The NV8280/NV8280-Plus and NV8576/NV8576-Plus routers use Miranda’s NV8000 power supply, an external frame that holds up to four PS8100 power supply modules (850 Watts each). Each NV8000 holds up to two primary power supply modules and two redundant power supply modules.

  • Page 96: Nv8000 Monitor And Alarms Connections

    When you are connecting the NV8000 power supply frame to a router, and the power supply frame to power, separate connections are made for power and power monitoring. To create those connec- tions, Miranda provides the following (one set is required per router): •...

  • Page 97: Nv8000 Power Cords And Branch Circuits

    If two NV8000 frames are required, Miranda provides a special power cable (WC0096) and monitor cables (WC0046) so that you can make the connections between the two power supply frames and the router frame...
  • Page 98 2. Installation Connecting to Power 2 Facing the rear of the router, connect power cords from AC power sources (90–230 VAC, 50– 60 Hz) to power supply connections ‘Power Input 1’ and ‘Power Input 2’: CONTROL 10/100 BT 10/100 BT RTR EXP RTR EXP VIDEO REF 1...

  • Page 99: How To Connect One Nv8000 Frame To One Router Frame (Nv8280 Or Nv8576)

    2. Installation Connecting to Power 3 Install the PS8100 power supply modules as follows: At the front of the router, install a primary PS8100 power supply module in slots 1, as shown in Figure 2-32. Optionally, install a redundant PS8100 power supply module in slot 2, as shown in Figure 2-32. NV8500 NV8500 POWER...
  • Page 100 2. Installation Connecting to Power 3 Facing the rear of the router, connect the other end of the power cable to ‘Power Input 1’, as shown in Figure 2-34 for NV8280/NV8280-Plus or Figure 2-35 on page 90 for NV8576/ NV8576-Plus. 10/100 BT 10/100 BT RTR EXP...

  • Page 101: How To Connect Two Nv8000 Frames To One Router Frame (Nv8576 Only)

    2. Installation Connecting to Power 4 Using a WC0046 cable (DB25), connect ‘PS Frame 1 Monitor’ on the NV8000 power supply frame to ‘Power Supply Monitor’ on the router frame. 5 Connect power cords from AC power sources (90–230 VAC, 50–60 Hz) into power supply con- nections PS 1 through PS 4.
  • Page 102 2. Installation Connecting to Power 3 Facing the rear of the router, connect the other end of the power cable to ‘Power Input 1’, as shown in Figure 2-38. Power Input 1 Power Input 2 Power Supply Monitor Connector Figure 2-38. NV8576 Power Supply Monitor and Power Supply Connections on Router 4 Similarly, connect the other NV8000 frame (Power Supply 1) to ‘Power Input 2’...

  • Page 103: Verification

    2. Installation Verification 9 Install the PS8100 power supply modules as follows: a At the front of the NV8000, install primary PS8100 power supply modules in slots 1 and 3, as shown in Figure 2-39. b Optionally, install redundant PS8100 power supply modules in slots 2 and 4, as shown in Figure 2-39.
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  • Page 105: Configuration

    3. Configuration Before being placed into service, the NV8500 family of routers must be configured for your partic- ular router control system and settings. Configuration is managed through UniConfig, which resides on a PC and is separate from the router. For information on using UniConfig, see the UniConfig User’s Guide.
  • Page 106 3. Configuration Rev 2.2 • 27 Mar 10...

  • Page 107: Operation

    The NV8500 family of routers are designed to partner with the Miranda NV9000 control system. However, Miranda routers are designed with a degree of flexibility and can be used with certain third-party control systems. For detailed information on using the Miranda NV9000 control system, see the associated User’s Guide.

  • Page 108: Setting Redundant Crosspoint Switching

    4. Operation Setting Redundant Crosspoint Switching Setting Redundant Crosspoint Switching The NV8280/NV8280-Plus and NV8576/NV8576-Plus of routers’ redundant crosspoint cardset has nine function buttons, as shown in Figure 4-1. 3Gig Redundant ALARM ACTIVE POWER REDUNDANT OPERATION STANDBY PATH LITE Figure 4-1. Redundant Crosspoint Cardset Function Buttons Each of the buttons is labeled.
  • Page 109 4. Operation Setting Redundant Crosspoint Switching 3 Press the ‘Standby’ button to place the redundant crosspoint in stand-by mode and revert all other crosspoints to active mode. You cannot switch another crosspoint to stand-by mode without first pressing the Note ‘Standby’...
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  • Page 111: Maintenance

    5. Maintenance Routers in the NV8500 family do not require any periodic electrical or physical maintenance. Other than cleaning the fan air intake filter, all that is required is periodic inspection of the system to make sure no failures have occurred. It is recommended that the system’s indicator LEDs be checked on a regular basis to ensure that the system is operating properly.

  • Page 112: Control Cards

    The LEDs indicate the following: LED Indicator Function Red (alarm) Normally OFF. If lit, it indicates a problem. Replace the card or call Miranda technical support. For contact information, see Technical Support Contact Information on page iii.

  • Page 113: Air Flow

    Do not use a metallic tool to remove the battery. Important Call for replacement battery information. For contact information, see Technical Support Miranda Contact Information on page iii. NV8500 family Digital Routers • User’s Guide...

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Swap each card in the signal path with another card to see if the problem moves with the card. If so, replace the card. If all cables, terminations, and cards check out OK, call Miranda technical support. (See Technical Support Contact Information on page iii.)

  • Page 115: Obtaining Service

    Obtaining Service Obtaining Service For service advice, warranty exchange, warranty repair, or out-of-warranty repair: 1 Call Miranda Customer Support at the telephone number in the front of this manual under Tech- nical Support Contact Information on page iii. Our Customer Service Personnel will help you resolve any service issues.
  • Page 116 5. Maintenance Obtaining Service Rev 2.2 • 27 Mar 10...

  • Page 117: Technical Details

    6. Technical Details This section provides technical specifications for the NV8500 family of routers and the NV8000 power supply. Power Specifications (NV8000, PS8100) For the NV8280, NV8280-Plus, NV8576, and NV8576-Plus power is supplied through a separate frame, the NV8000 Power Supply. The following table provides power specifications for the NV8000 for powering the Routers: Type Parameters...

  • Page 118: Mechanical Specifications

    6. Technical Details Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications The following table provides mechanical specifications for router frames: Type Parameter Dimensions NV8144: 8RU (13.97 inches, 354.8 mm) high 19.0 inches (482.6 mm) wide 17.2 inches (436.9 mm) deep NV8280, NV8280-Plus: 16RU (27.97 inches, 710.4 mm) high 19.0 inches (483 mm) wide 17.2 inches (436.9 mm) deep NV8576, NV8576-Plus:...
  • Page 119 6. Technical Details Mechanical Specifications Modules and module NV8280: slots 32 input cards, 9 signals each 32 output cards, 18 signals each 9 crosspoint cards (8 primary, 1 optional redundant) 2 control cards (1 primary, 1 optional secondary) 2 monitor cards, 2 fan modules NV8280-Plus: 32 input cards, 9 signals each 32 output cards, 9 signals each plus 2 high density interconnects for expansion...

  • Page 120: Environmental Specifications

    6. Technical Details Environmental Specifications Output signal monitor Type Standard definition and high definition digital video Standard See related section of this specification for standard for each monitored signal type. Connector DIN 1.0/2.3 Impedance 75 ohms Signal details See related section of this specification for details for each monitored signal type, I/O levels, and return loss.

  • Page 121: Audio Specifications

    6. Technical Details Audio Specifications Audio Specifications The following table provides audio specifications: Type Parameter Audio reference input Type Serial digital audio Standard AES3id Sample rate 48 kHz Connector 2, BNC (redundant) Impedance 75 ohms Input level 0.5 V pp to 2.0 V pp AES3 inputs/outputs Type Balanced digital audio...

  • Page 122: Video Specifications

    6. Technical Details Video Specifications Video Specifications The following table provides video specifications: Video Reference Parameter Specification Type Analog video reference Standard PAL, NTSC or tri-Level sync Connector Loop-through, BNC Impedance 75 ohms or Hi-Z ( > 20 kΩ), not selectable Input Level 0.5 V pp to 2.0 V pp Input Return Loss...

  • Page 123: Time Code Specifications

    6. Technical Details Time Code Specifications Cable equalization (For cables listed or equivalent cables) 400 m Belden 1694A, 250 m Belden 1855A at 270 Mb/s 150 m Belden 1694A, 100 m Belden 1855A at 1.5 Gb/s 100 m Belden 1694A, 45 m Belden 1855A at 3.0 Gb/s Router Path Non-inverting Input and output return loss...
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  • Page 125: Appendix A Part Numbers

    7. Part Numbers This appendix provides a list of parts provided by Miranda for the NV8500 family of routers, the NV8000 power supply frame and power supply modules. Unless otherwise noted, part numbers apply to all routers in the NV8500 family.
  • Page 126 7. Part Numbers Output Card Signal Corresponding Part Number Category Types Standard Rates Backplane EM0688 Standalone Balanced AES3 Audio sample rates 32 EM0829 kHz (passed through) (18 WECO) EM0688 Expansion EM0830 (9 WECO, 2 expansion) EM0688 Filler EM0830 (9 WECO, 2 expansion) Video Signals (Coax Cable) EM0690...
  • Page 127 7. Part Numbers Table 7-7. Monitor Cards and Backplanes Monitor Card Corresponding Part Number Type Backplane EM0715 EM0663 3Gig monitor for NV8576/NV8576-Plus, NV8280/NV8280-Plus Input EM0714 and NV8144 Output (Note: The NV8144 uses only one monitor card and only one back- plane, the EM0714).
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  • Page 129: Nv8576 I/O Signal Numbering

    8. NV8576 I/O Signal Numbering Signals are received and distributed through I/O cards and connectors housed on a backplane. Each signal is assigned a number that corresponds to the physical input or output connector and to the slot in which an input card or output card is installed. The following illustrations list the signal numbers assigned to I/O connections on the NV8576 and NV8576-Plus frames.
  • Page 130 8. NV8576 I/O Signal Numbering 865–1008 577–720 289–432 1–144 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 289–432 1–144 433–576 145–288 1009–1152 721–864 433–576 145–288 1135 1117 1099 1081 1063 1045 1027 1009 1136 1118 1100 1082 1064 1046 1028 1010 1137...
  • Page 131 8. NV8576 I/O Signal Numbering 289–432 1–144 Expansion Cables 289–432 1–144 433–576 145–288 433–576 145–288 Expansion Cables Figure 8-2. NV8576-Plus I/O Numbers, Expansion Frame (1 of 2), Low Range, as Viewed from the Rear of the Frame NV8500 family Digital Routers • User’s Guide...
  • Page 132 8. NV8576 I/O Signal Numbering 865–1008 577–720 Expansion Cables 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 865–1008 577–720 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009–1152 721–864 1144 1135 1126 1117 1108 1099 1090 1081 1072 1063 1054 1045...

  • Page 133: Appendix B Glossary

    A. Glossary 3Gig The combination of SD, HD and 3.0 Gb/s video signals. Rates 270, 1,483, 1,485, 2,996, 2,970 Mb/s to 3.0 Gb/s. Alternating Current. Conformité Européenne. European health and safety product label. Unit of audio level where 0 Bu is 0.775 V rms. Direct Current.
  • Page 134 A. Glossary shielding (or ground). WECO input connectors have three pins with each positive and negative pin sharing a single shielding pin. The spacing on the pins is 3.5 mm. WECO (matching pair) connec- tors are provided with the router package. Rev 2.2 •...

  • Page 135: Index

    Index 0–9 3Gig rates ....... . .4 Cable 3Gig, defined ......123 Belden 1855a .
  • Page 136 Index Connectors AES reference ......35 Time Code ......36 EIA, defined .
  • Page 137 MCPM RS-232 port ..... . . 48 Indicator LEDs Miranda About .......101 email, tech support .
  • Page 138 Index Re-clocking rates ..... . .40 Remote control, using ..... . 98 Standalone .
  • Page 139 Third-party control systems ....97 Website, Miranda ......iii Time Code connections .
  • Page 140 Index Rev 2.2 • 27 Mar 10...

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