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Ross NK Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 NK Series Internet Protocol Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2013 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved. This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited, its subsidiaries and its other affiliated corporations and may not be copied, distributed, sold or otherwise used or relied upon without the express written permission of Ross Video Limited.
  • Page 3 Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • 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 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated Ross Video Australia 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Unit 24, 49 Corporate Boulevard Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Bayswater VIC 3153 Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 Australia (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 General Business Office: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the NK-IPS ............................1-2 Overview ................................1-2 Connecting the NK-IPS to a Network ........................1-2 Connecting the NK-IPS Direct to a PC ......................1-2 Connecting the NK-IPS to NK Series Devices ....................1-3 Installing DashBoard .............................1-3 Overview ................................1-3 System Requirements ............................1-3 Configuration and Operation Overview................................2-1...
  • Page 8 Overview ................................A-4 System Requirements ............................A-5 Installing the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) ....................A-5 Appendix B: Troubleshooting The NK-IPS................................B-1 Network/Connection Problems .........................B-1 The NK-VCP.................................B-1 Error Messages ..............................B-1 Network/Connection Problems .........................B-2 General Problems ..............................B-2 ii • Contents NK-IPS User Guide (v03)

  • Page 9: Installation

    The NK-IPS (Internet Protocol Server) with the DashBoard control system software allows configuration and control of the NK-IPS and other NK routing system devices, enhancing the capability of any installed Ross products by providing access to the entire range of functions.

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    Power Supply The NK-IPS is powered by a +15V DC external power supply. This can be either an NK-P1 power supply which is shipped as standard or an NK-RP1/NK-RPN1 redundant power supply purchased as an option. Connecting the NK-IPS Overview The NK-IPS has eight T-Bus connections (RJ-45) to connect to devices.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Nk-Ips To Nk Series Devices

    Connecting the NK-IPS to NK Series Devices To connect the NK-IPS to other NK Series devices (routers, panels, and control devices), connect a CAT5 cable to one of the T-Bus RJ-45 ports on the rear of the NK-IPS and connect the other end to either of the RJ-45 ports of the device.
  • Page 12 1–4 • Installation NK-IPS User Guide (v03)

  • Page 13: Configuration And Operation

    Configuration and Operation Overview Configuring and Using the NK-IPS The NK-IPS is used for configuration of devices and components and can be interfaced using configuration utilities on a PC. The NK-IPS needs to be configured for use within a network. The NK-IPS Connection window in DashBoard can be used to find the network settings of the NK-IPS once the NK-IPS has been connected to a network.

  • Page 14: Automatic Device Discovery

    Automatic Device Discovery When DashBoard is opened, devices appear automatically in the Basic Tree View. Figure 2.2 Basic Tree View in DashBoard If automatic device discovery is not enabled or is unable to locate devices, devices can be located and added manually using the NK-IPS Connection window.

  • Page 15: Manually Detecting An Nk-Ips

    The NK-IPS Connection window opens and displays the devices on the network. Figure 2.3 NK-IPS Connection window Manually Detecting an NK-IPS If an NK-IPS is not detected, it can be manually added by entering its IP address using the Manually Detect Device window before DashBoard can be used to interface the NK-IPS, as well as other devices.

  • Page 16: Nk-Ips Configuration

    Any changes to the parameters on the NK Series IPS tab will need to be sent to the NK-IPS using the Send Configuration button before they take effect.
  • Page 17 Serial Num (read-only) – the serial number is set in the factory before shipping and is unique to each device. This parameter is not user configurable. Firmware (read-only) – the firmware version used by the NK-IPS. Details – assigned by the user to give a device specific details. For example, a physical location or a brief description of its use.
  • Page 18 Reset IPS – select this check box to reboot the NK-IPS. This function does not clear the NK-IPS settings. The RESET button on the front panel will perform the same function. Any changes to the parameters on the NK Series IPS tab will need to be sent to the NK-IPS using the Send Configuration button before they take effect.

  • Page 19: Update Ips Network Settings

    Update IPS Network Settings The network settings can also be configured using the Network Settings section, including enabling and disabling SLP. Please refer to “Network Settings” on page 2–5 for details. Figure 2.6 Update IPS Network Settings dialog box Use DHCP – the NK-IPS is configured to automatically obtain network settings from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.

  • Page 20: Switching

    Figure 2.7 NK Switchboard tab Switching The NK Switchboard is designed to emulate basic behaviour of the RCP-NK1. Switches are performed by first selecting the Level(s) required to be switched, then by selecting the Output, and finally selecting the Input. When an Output has been selected, all Input buttons pressed thereafter will switch to that output.

  • Page 21: Configure Ips

    The Input (Source) Buttons The Input buttons select the source or sources to be switched on the levels previously selected. The total number of Input buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Configure IPS dialog box. The Output (Destination) Buttons The Output buttons select the destination for the source to be switched on the levels previously selected.
  • Page 22 Addr – By default, the NK Switchboard T-Bus address is the same as the NK-IPS T-Bus address, but it can be changed. The most common reason for changing the address would be when using resource management. Prot – select this check box to enable the protect function. M/C –...

  • Page 23: Appendix A: Nk-Vcp And Nk-Hub

    Appendix A: NK-VCP and NK-Hub NK Virtual Control Panel Overview The NK Virtual Control Panel (NK-VCP) communicates via the NK-IPS and enables monitoring and control of the router matrix. If required, it is also possible to control multiple systems, alternating between each as needed. As the NK-VCP works in conjunction with the NK-IPS, NK-VCP control can be password protected to only allow authorized users to perform router functions.
  • Page 24 Num Levels – specifies how many levels are to be viewed and controlled by the NK-VCP for a particular NK-IPS. The maximum number of levels for the NK Series routers is eight, and the default value for any NK-IPS added to the NK-VCP is also eight.

  • Page 25: Client Control Password

    Client Control Password If the Client Control Password has been activated from the Client Settings section of the device tab in DashBoard, users will be prompted to enter that password after the NK-IPS has been selected. Figure A.3 Enter Password prompt When entered, passwords are masked.

  • Page 26: Switching

    Click MC to enable machine control operation and then press the required destination and source. For More Information on... • the Machine Control operation and reciprocal switching, refer to the NK Series User Guide. NK-Hub NK-Hub is a software application that allows multiple T-Bus segments to be bridged together via NK-IPS gateways.

  • Page 27: System Requirements

    System Requirements • Intel Pentium 200Mhz or equivalent • Microsoft Windows XP or later • 32MB of RAM • 150MB of available hard-disk space Installing the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) The Java Runtime Environment is required for NK-VCP operation. Determining Previous JRE Installations If you are unsure what version (if any) of the JRE is installed on your computer, you will need to open a command line prompt.
  • Page 28 A–6 • Appendix A: NK-VCP and NK-Hub NK-IPS User Guide (v03)

  • Page 29: Appendix B: Troubleshooting B

    The NK-IPS The following problems and questions are related to the NK-IPS, with brief explanations and troubleshooting help. For questions regarding other problems or to report problems, contact Ross Technical Support. Network/Connection Problems Most NK-IPS network problems should be solved by your Network Administrator and are usually simply TCP/IP address or port problems.

  • Page 30: Network/Connection Problems

    Network/Connection Problems The NK‐VCP does not successfully connect to an NK‐IPS The NK-IPS and NK-VCP must have matching TCP ports to enable communication within a network. Prior to version 1.03 of the NK-IPS firmware and version 1.03 of the NK-VCP software, the TCP ports were both locked to port 4444 and were not user configurable.

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