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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. Symbol Meanings Protective Earth — This symbol identifies a Protective Earth (PE) terminal, which is provided for connection of the supply system’s protective earth (green or green/yellow) conductor.
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Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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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.
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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.
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Company Address ® Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated Ross Video Australia 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Unit 3, 49 London Drive Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Bayswater VIC 3153 Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 Australia (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 General Business Office: (+1) 613 •...
Introduction Thank you for selecting Ross Video’s NK-JBX Geneos Control Panel Interface (J-Box). This user guide will help you to install, configure and operate the NK-JBX. Overview of this Guide The following chapters are included: • Overview describes the components and features of the NK-JBX.
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1–2 • Introduction NK-JBX User Guide (1.0)
The NK-JBX (Junction Box) is an expansion module giving users the ability to integrate existing Geneos control panels into an NK Series system. The NK-JBX connects directly to the T-Bus and may connect up to 252 panels. Each panel can then be easily configured from the NK-IPS Device Properties page (via a web browser) or configured from the Phoenix Control Surface, Ross Video’s multi-platform graphical user interface.
Configuration via Computer Phoenix Control Surface Web Browser Configuration via NK-IPS NK-JBX NK-IPS Geneos Control Panels Legend T-Bus NK Series Router Levels Serial Ethernet Figure 2.2 NK-JBX Connection Specifications Table 2.1 Connections Connections Specifications RCP Connections 4 x DB-9 (female)
NK-IPS. Once the NK-JBX has been connected to both the NK-IPS and the control panels for control of NK Series routers, it may be powered up and configured via a web browser or the Phoenix Control Surface. To configure the NK-JBX, refer to “Configuring the NK-JBX”...
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3–2 • Installation NK-JBX User Guide (1.0)
Configuration Configuring the NK-JBX Overview The NK-JBX and connected Geneos control panels require configuration before usage. Configuration images and screenshots herein are taken from the web browser configuration, via an NK-IPS. Configuration options for the Phoenix Control Surface are detailed here, although layout and presentation does differ significantly. For information on configuring devices via the Phoenix Control Surface, refer to the Phoenix Control Surface User Guide.
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Device Details Fields Family The Family name is set in the factory before shipping and displays the family that the device belongs to. This parameter is not user configurable. Device The Device name is set in the factory before shipping and displays the name assigned to the device. This parameter is not user configurable.
Configuring Geneos Control Panels Overview The Geneos control panels require configuration before they can operate with an NK Series routing system. Configuration images and screenshots herein are taken from the web browser configuration, via an NK-IPS. Configuration options for the Phoenix Control Surface are detailed here, although layout and presentation does NK-JBX User Guide (1.0)
differ significantly. For information on configuring devices via the Phoenix Control Surface, refer to the Phoenix Control Surface User Guide. For description and implementation of specific control panel configuration options; as well as a general understanding of mnemonics, virtual and actual labels; users may need to refer to the necessary user guides. Configuration Options Geneos control panel Device Properties pages, accessible through the NK-IPS, allows users to configure interface and usability options for Geneos Control Panels, as well as having the unique ability to assign names and brief...
NK-JBX operation relies solely on Genoes control panels and, once configured, requires no futher user input for optimum functionality. If any major configuration changes are made to the NK Series routing system (router, level or offset changes or reconfiguration) it is recommended that the NK-JBX be reset.
Appendix A: Control Panel Firmware Overview It is strongly recommended to have the latest versions of control panel firmware installed before interfacing panels with the NK-JBX. The table below shows the latest firmware available for supported control panels. Please note that firmware may have to be installed via the Geneos Routing Software (v3.1) before connecting panels to the NK-JBX.
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6–2 • Appendix A: Control Panel Firmware NK-JBX User Guide (1.0)
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