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  • Page 1 RCP-NKM User Guide...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
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  • Page 5 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880   General Business Office: (+1) 613 4886   Fax: (+1) 613 4425  ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Overview of this User Guide ..........................1-1 RCP-NKM Overview Features ..................................2-1 Typical System Equipment ............................2-1 System Overview ..............................2-2 How the RCP-NKM and Routing Switchers Communicate..................2-3 Installation Unpacking the Equipment............................3-1 General ...................................3-1 Installing the RCP-NKM ............................3-1 Connecting to the NK-IPS in the Routing Switcher System .................3-3 Checking the Firmware Version of a Device......................3-4 Upgrading the Firmware Version of a Device .......................3-4 Setting Up the RCP-NKM...
  • Page 8 De-Assigning a Machine Control Port ........................5-7 De-Assigning Resources ............................5-8 Operating Linked Remote Control Panels ......................5-8 Resetting Devices ..............................5-9 Viewing Status and Alarms........................... 5-9 Adjusting the Contrast for the LCD ........................5-10 Troubleshooting Hexadecimal to Router Level Conversion ii •...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Overview of this User Guide This is for installers, and operators of the Ross Video RCP-NKM. It provides instructions on how to connect the RCP-NKM to your routing switcher system, how to set up a configuration document for the RCP-NKM using DashBoard, and how to operate it.
  • Page 10 1–2 • Introduction RCP-NKM User Guide (v3.0)

  • Page 11: Rcp-Nkm Overview

    RCP-NKM Overview Features The RCP-NKM Remote Control Panel provides the following features: • 40 programmable keys (function, backlighting level) • 16 character × 2 line backlit LCD • operation in XY and cutbus modes • up to 32 router levels may be controlled •...

  • Page 12: System Overview

    System Overview A routing switcher system may use distributed control across the internet, a LAN, or a VPN. The routing switcher system shown in Figure 2.1 has been simplified. Internet/LAN/VPN Ethernet switch Ethernet PC running DashBoard NK-IPS Network Bridge Appropriate NK Series power supply T-BUS...

  • Page 13: How The Rcp-Nkm And Routing Switchers Communicate

     All T-Bus connections between NK Series devices use straight-through CAT5 cables. How the RCP-NKM and Routing Switchers Communicate Switching The RCP-NKM sends a switch request message to the routing switcher. The routing switcher recognises the request, sets the crosspoint, then sends a response to the RCP-NKM. Data Storage The RCP-NKM stores information on the menu, destination, level, breakaway, and machine control status.
  • Page 14 2–4 • RCP-NKM Overview RCP-NKM User Guide (v3.0)

  • Page 15: Installation

    RCP-NKM into your system. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Ross Video office immediately to obtain the correct warranty service procedures. This ensures prompt assistance, minimal turnaround time, and avoids any freight issues.
  • Page 16 NK-IPS Network Bridge Appropriate NK Series power supply T-BUS RCP-NKM Remote Control Panel NK Series 5 V, 2 A powersupply T-BUS RCP-NKM Remote Control Panel NK Series 5 V, 2 A T-BUS powersupply Routing Switcher Appropriate NK Series power supply Figure 3.2 Remote control panels connected to NK Series equipment in a daisy-chain layout To connect the remote control panel in a daisy-chain layout 1.

  • Page 17: Connecting To The Nk-Ips In The Routing Switcher System

    RCP-NKM RCP-NKM Remote Control Panel Remote Control Panel NK Series NK Series 5 V, 2 A 5 V, 2 A RCP-NKM RCP-NKM powersupply powersupply T-BUS T-BUS Remote Control Panel Remote Control Panel NK Series NK Series 5 V, 2 A 5 V, 2 A T-BUS T-BUS...

  • Page 18: Checking The Firmware Version Of A Device

    The RCP-NKM must operate with other devices that have v2.00 firmware or later. Firmware may be updated easily using the DashBoard. To check for the latest firmware versions, contact Ross Video Technical Support. Using DashBoard to Check the Firmware Version To check the firmware version of any device using DashBoard 1.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Rcp-Nkm

    Setting Up the RCP-NKM The RCP-NKM can be set up using the DashBoard. You must have an NK-IPS connected to the system. The parameters for a device may be then saved to a configuration document. For More Information on... • checking and upgrading firmware, see “Checking the Firmware Version of a Device” on page 3–4 and “Upgrading the Firmware Version of a Device”...

  • Page 20: Viewing And Changing Device Details

    Update device details Assign inputs and outputs according to physical connections Set up breakaways according to router levels Set up menus Assign functions to keys Unassign any keys that are not used Figure 4.4 Flow chart for setting up the RCP-NKM Viewing and Changing Device Details When a device attached to the NK-IPS is interrogated, a tab for the device appears in the main pane of DashBoard.

  • Page 21: Default Configuration

    Table 4.1 Device details that are read from the RCP-NKM Item Description Name (user definable) The name for the device. The default name for the RCP-NKM is RCP-NKM. This parameter may be changed to any name that uniquely identifies the device, for example, RCP-NKM_1.

  • Page 22: Linking Remote Control Panels

    Table 4.2 Default Router Levels Router level Name Multi-definition 3G/HD/SD SDI digital video SD SDI digital video AES/EBU digital audio 1 AES/EBU digital audio 2 Analog video Analog audio (left) Analog audio (right) Machine control Breakaways The default breakaway is tied, that is, the first eight router levels are switched together when requested from the RCP-NKM.

  • Page 23: Assigning Physical Connections For Control By An Rcp-Nkm

    4. In the Panel Link frame, Panel Link Address field, enter the individual address (between 1 and 254) that you want this particular remote control panel to use. By default, the panel link address of a remote control panel is set to zero. 5.

  • Page 24: Setting Up Breakaways

    6. Repeat this process until all of the inputs and outputs on the routing switchers have been assigned a label for the connected items of source and destination equipment. 7. If you want to transfer the labels for the inputs/outputs to the other tab, click Copy to Output Assigns/Copy to Input Assigns.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Menus

    12. Send the current document to the device by clicking located on the lower Device Send Configuration Configuration window. Notes Keep the following in mind: • If you click and drag across the level mask, you can rapidly select or de-select router levels. •...

  • Page 26: Assigning Functions To Keys On The Rcp-Nkm

    To set up a menu 1. Open the RCP-NKM editor (see “Opening the RCP-NKM Editor” on page 4–1). 2. Select the Menu Details tab. 3. Use the up and down arrows in the Number of menus field to adjust the number to match the requirements of your routing switcher system.
  • Page 27 The RCP-NKM may be programmed with 250 menu pages. Each menu may hold a different set of key functions. You can assign any of the following key functions across any menu. Table 4.4 Functions that may be assigned to keys on the RCP-NKM Function Description Destination...
  • Page 28 Table 4.4 Functions that may be assigned to keys on the RCP-NKM (Continued) Function Description Protect A single key that places a block on the current destination, preventing its use by other sources, and other linked remote control panels. For more information, see “Assigning a Protect Key”...
  • Page 29 Assigning a Source or Destination to a Key Source and destination keys map the physical connections on the routing switcher to the RCP-NKM. You can provide meaningful labels for these physical connections using the Input Assigns and Output Assigns tabs for the RCP-NKM (see “Assigning Physical Connections for Control by an RCP-NKM”...
  • Page 30 4. Send the current document to the device by clicking located on the lower Device Send Configuration Configuration window (see “Sending a Document to a Device” on page 4–23). Assigning a Level to a Key A level key enables you to select one router level for a switch. While a breakaway is similar, it may contain more than one router level.
  • Page 31 4. Send the current document to the device by clicking located on the lower Device Send Configuration Configuration window (see “Sending a Document to a Device” on page 4–23). Assigning a Macro to a Key If you want to perform several tasks at the press of a key, assign a macro key to the RCP-NKM, then record a macro using this key.
  • Page 32 Each key acknowledges that it has been pressed by flashing briefly. 4. Press the Macro <n> key again to end the recording process. The existing macro is overwritten with the new macro. Configuring a Macro Macros can be configured in DashBoard using the Macro Events tab. To configure a macro using the Macro Events tab 1.
  • Page 33 To assign a protect key 1. Open the RCP-NKM editor (see “Opening the RCP-NKM Editor” on page 4–1). 2. On the simulated RCP-NKM, select the key that you want to use for the protect key. 3. In the pop-up dialog: a.
  • Page 34 To assign a CHOP key 1. Open the RCP-NKM editor (see “Opening the RCP-NKM Editor” on page 4–1). 2. On the simulated RCP-NKM, select the key that you want to use for the CHOP key. 3. In the pop-up dialog: a.
  • Page 35 a. Select Function as the key type. b. Select Panel Lock. The simulated RCP-NKM in DashBoard shows LOCK on the selected key. 4. Send the current document to the device by clicking located on the lower Device Send Configuration Configuration window (see “Sending a Document to a Device” on page 4–23). Assigning a Menu Link to a Key You can assign a pre-defined menu to a key on the RCP-NKM.

  • Page 36: Unassigning A Key

    Table 4.7 Menu Navigation Descriptions Option Function Up Menu Goes up a menu, as defined on the Menu Details tab, Menu Details frame. Down Menu Goes down a menu, as defined on the Menu Details tab, Menu Details frame. XPoint Layer Shows the breakaway, destination or source for any visible crosspoint keys.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Machine Control

    Cutbus operation is automatically invoked when there are no destination keys or crosspoints set on the RCP-NKM. By default, all sources in the top row of the RCP-NKM go to the destination that is physically connected to output 1. All sources in the bottom row of the RCP-NKM go to the destination that is physically connected to output 2.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Virtual Routing And Resource Management

    a. Select Function Key as the key type. b. Select MC Key. The simulated RCP-NKM in DashBoard shows MC KEY on the selected key. 4. Send the current document to the device by clicking located on the lower Device Send Configuration Configuration window (see “Sending a Document to a Device”...

  • Page 39: Setting The Retry Time For A Switch Failure

    Setting the Retry Time for a Switch Failure When you make a switch, a switch request is sent from the RCP-NKM to the routing switcher. If the RCP-NKM does not receive a response from the routing switcher, the RCP-NKM retries the request after the time specified in the Comms Retry Delay Factor field.

  • Page 40: Loading Factory Defaults

    To return to the Home menu 1. Open the RCP-NKM editor for the remote control panel that is not responding (see “Opening the RCP-NKM Editor” on page 4–1). 2. Select the Configuration tab. 3. Scroll to the Configuration frame. 4. Select the Return to Home Menu check box. 5.

  • Page 41: Sending A Document To A Device

    You can remove the facing panel from the RCP-NKM to access the keys. Transparent labels may be inserted behind the face of each key. A template for the labels is available from the Ross Video website (www.rossvideo.com). To print and install labels for the keys on the RCP-NKM 1.
  • Page 42 4. Cut out each label to a size of 9.5 mm × 9.5 mm. 5. Disconnect power from the RCP-NKM. 6. Remove the facing panel from the RCP-NKM by gently levering it away from the frame. 7. Insert the corresponding labels into the keys so that they display correctly. 8.

  • Page 43: Operating The Rcp-Nkm

    Operating the RCP-NKM  Before using the RCP-NKM, ensure that the labels for the keys have been placed correctly behind the keys (see “Printing Labels for the Front of the RCP-NKM” on page 4–23). LCD Screen The LCD screen shows the status of the current source, destination, and any status indicators. For help on adjusting the contrast, see “Adjusting the Contrast for the LCD”...

  • Page 44: Breakaways And Levels

    Error Screen An error screen appears briefly when the routing switcher sends a response back to the RCP-NKM indicating that it cannot complete the request. Figure 5.9 Examples of an Error Screen Breakaways and Levels Breakaways are made up of one or more levels that are defined as a level mask, then assigned to a key (see “Setting Up Breakaways”...

  • Page 45: Making A Switch

    Viewing the Breakaways Assigned to an RCP-NKM You can view the breakaways assigned to an RCP-NKM if a breakaway step key is assigned to the RCP-NKM. The breakaway step key cycles to the next breakaway in the list each time it is pressed. As each breakaway is selected, the level(s) defined in that breakaway are illuminated, if corresponding level keys have been assigned to the RCP-NKM.

  • Page 46: Using A Macro

    4. If a TAKE key is assigned to the menu, press TAKE. 5. If you want to protect the destination, press the protect key, if it has been assigned (see “Protecting a Destination” on page 5–5). Notes Keep the following in mind: •...

  • Page 47: Protecting A Destination

    To lock the RCP-NKM using a panel lock key 1. Press the panel lock key. The panel lock key illuminates. A brief KEY LOCK message is shown on the screen. Every key on the RCP-NKM becomes inactive, except for the panel lock key. 2.

  • Page 48: Clearing Protects Held By An Rcp-Nkm

    Clearing Protects Held by an RCP-NKM A protect that is held by an RCP-NKM prevents the crosspoint being changed by another user. A protect can be sent to the routing switcher from any connected remote control panel. Protects can be applied at any time, and are only visible when the particular destination is selected.

  • Page 49: Using A Menu

    • Press CHOP twice to toggle rapidly between the two sources (toggle cadence is 400 ms). The source label on the screen toggles between the two sources. Fast chop is indicated by an upper-case C. 5. Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 50: De-Assigning Resources

    De-Assigning Resources De-assigning resources can be done in two ways: • Route a different source to that destination that does not require a resource. The assigned resource will automatically be de-assigned. • Use the de-assign button. To-deassign a resource 1. Select the destination to which the resource is attached. 2.

  • Page 51: Resetting Devices

    Switching When a breakaway, destination and source are sent in a switch request from a remote control panel, each linked remote control panel receives the level mask, destination and source information via a linked panel message, and either reflects the status, or behaves accordingly (for example, locking the remote control panel or entering macro record mode).

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Contrast For The Lcd

    Adjusting the Contrast for the LCD To Adjust the contrast 1. Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the Display Contrast trimpot on the rear panel of the RCP-NKM. 2. Adjust the trimpot until the contrast suits your environment and viewing requirements. 5–10 •...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Table 6.10 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action I am stuck on a menu A return loop was not set Return to the Home menu as outlined in “Returning to the with no way back up when the menu was Home Menu” on page 4–21. defined.
  • Page 54 6–2 • Troubleshooting RCP-NKM User Guide (v3.0)

  • Page 55: Hexadecimal To Router Level Conversion

    Hexadecimal to Router Level Conversion The router level is represented by eight hexadecimal characters. For each hexadecimal character, read the corresponding binary representation across the table. For each ‘1’ that appears in the binary representation, drop down to the Level row to read the actual router level included in the mask.
  • Page 56 7–2 • Hexadecimal to Router Level Conversion RCP-NKM User Guide (v3.0)

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