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- Page 1 NK-Hub User Guide Version 01...
- 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.
- Page 3 Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein..
- Page 4 Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
- Page 5 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.
- Page 6 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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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Overview of this Guide ............................1-1 Overview System Requirements.............................2-1 System Diagram..............................2-1 System Setup Setting Up an NK Series System for the NK-Hub....................3-1 Installation Overview................................4-1 Installing the NK-Hub............................4-1 Operating the NK-Hub NK-Hub User Interface............................5-1 Adding NK-IPS Devices............................5-2 Configuring NK Series Routers and Panels......................5-3 NK-Hub User Guide (v01) Contents •... - Page 8 • Contents NK-Hub User Guide (v01)
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Page 9: Introduction
This guide is for system administrators, installers, and operators of the Ross Video NK Series NK-Hub. It provides instructions on how to install the NK-Hub, how to set up an NK Series system for the NK-Hub, and how to operate it. - Page 10 1–2 • Introduction NK-Hub User Guide (v01)
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Page 11: Overview
Ethernet NK Hub Control A local connection enables two NK-IPS devices within the same network to communicate with NK Series components connected to each. A remote connection, via an Internet connection or Virtual Private Network (VPN), allows two or more NK-IPSs to communicate over longer distances. - Page 12 2–2 • Overview NK-Hub User Guide (v01)
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Page 13: System Setup
Your system will incorporate at least two NK-IPS devices, and multiple NK-Series routers, panels, and interface devices. These will be split into T-Bus networks, with each T-Bus network consisting of one NK-IPS and any number of NK-Series devices connected via T-Bus. - Page 14 3–2 • System Setup NK-Hub User Guide (v01)
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Page 15: Installation
The NK-Hub must be installed on either Windows XP, Windows 7, Mac OSX, or Linux. Installing the NK-Hub Use the following instructions to install the NK-Hub on either the Windows, Mac, or Linux operating systems. Windows The following procedure explains how to install the NK-Hub on Windows XP and Windows 7. - Page 16 If the required Java Runtime Environment is installed, a window opens indicating that it has been found. 3. Click OK. The NK-Hub control window prompts the user to choose an installation location. 4. Enter the file path for the installation or click Browse and select a location for the installation.
- Page 17 5. Click Install. A progress bar indicates the progress of the installation. The NK-Hub control window indicates when the installation is complete. 6. Click Close. The NK-Hub control window closes and the NK-Hub is ready for use. Mac OSX and Linux The following procedure explains how to install the NK-Hub on Mac OSX and Linux.
- Page 18 4–4 • Installation NK-Hub User Guide (v01)
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Page 19: Operating The Nk-Hub
File Menu Use the File menu to open and save configuration files. Open Config — select this to open a saved configuration file. Once a file has been opened, the NK-Hub will automatically open that file on future start-ups. Save Config — select this to save the current configuration. -
Page 20: Adding Nk-Ips Devices
Use the following procedure to add NK-IPS devices to the NK-Hub. To add NK-IPS devices: 1. Using the DashBoard NK Plugin, find out the IP address and port for each NK-IPS device to be connected: a. In DashBoard, place the cursor over the NK-IPS in the Basic Tree View. -
Page 21: Configuring Nk Series Routers And Panels
2. In the first row of the IPS table, enter the IP Address and TCP Port of the first NK-IPS. 3. Click Add to add another row to the IPS table. A new row is added to the IPS table. - Page 22 Set the Comms Retry Delay Factor to 250ms for any panels on different T-Bus networks than the router that they are switching. 5–4 • Operating the NK-Hub NK-Hub User Guide (v01)
- Page 23 2. In the Breakaways section, change the default breakaway to match only the levels present in the NK Series router system. 3. Press Send Configuration to send the changes to the control panel. For example, a system with a single NK-3G34 router on level 1 would be configured as shown in the following image: ...
- Page 24 5–6 • Operating the NK-Hub NK-Hub User Guide (v01)
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