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Version: 1.0.13/1
Exported on: 22 February, 2024
 
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  • Page 1       .edge User Manual Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024   To obtain the latest documentation for Lawo products, please visit: https://docs.lawo.com/...
  • Page 2 All entries in this document have been thoroughly checked; however no guarantee for correctness can be given. Lawo AG cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect information provided throughout this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    .edge - Installation Instructions ............................38 .edge - Unpacking................................. 39 .edge - Installing the Frame ..............................40 .edge - Fitting the Optical Transceivers ..........................44 .edge - Wiring ..................................46 .edge - Synchronization ............................... 48 .edge - System Setup ................................53 .edge - Setup Checklist ................................
  • Page 4 7.10 .edge - Test Signals ................................110 .edge - Advanced Parameters ............................... 114 .edge - Advanced Parameter Control from HOME ......................115 .edge - Advanced -> Identity.............................. 117 .edge - Advanced -> System controls ..........................119 .edge - Advanced -> Health ............................... 121 .edge - Advanced ->...
  • Page 5 - User Manual This user manual describes all aspects of the .edge system. It contains information for users, technicians and system integrators. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 5 /  154...

  • Page 6: Edge - General Information

    - User Manual 1 .edge - General Information Before you start working with .edge, please read the following information. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 6 /  154...

  • Page 7: Edge - About This Documentation

    Contact Details If you need further assistance, the Lawo Support Department can be contacted by email at support@lawo.com, or by telephone during normal working hours - please visit the Support area of the Lawo website for the most up-to-date contact details.

  • Page 8: Edge - Important Safety Instructions

    When working with our hardware components, please read and observe all of the instructions provided in the "General Safety Information for Lawo Equipment" booklet delivered with your devices. Click on the link below to read or download the booklet as a pdf.

  • Page 9: Edge - Important Cleaning Instructions

    (E) IMPORTANT NOTE General Cleaning / Disinfecting Requirements Lawo hardware products are made from a variety of different materials, and each material might have specific cleaning requirements. Therefore, a general allowance for the disinfection of product surfaces with disinfectants containing alcohol cannot be given.

  • Page 10: Edge - Getting Started

    - User Manual 2 .edge - Getting Started If you are new to .edge, then please read the following topics to get started. • .edge - Controls, Connectors and Indicators • .edge - Operating Principles • .edge - Setup Checklist Version: 1.0.13/1...

  • Page 11: Edge - Hardware

    - User Manual 3 .edge - Hardware This chapter describes the .edge frame and its hardware components. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 11 /  154...

  • Page 12: Edge - Frame

    - User Manual 3.1 .edge - Frame .edge is designed in a modular fashion. Each 19" / 2RU frame can be fitted with up to 4 x processing blades (fitted to the front) and 4 x I/O plates (fitted to the rear).
  • Page 13  (F) AVERTISSEMENT Pour des raisons de sécurité et afin de garantir un refroidissement efficace, .edge ne doit pas être utilisé sans un cadre entièrement fermé, c'est-à-dire que les deux slots d'alimentation doivent être équipés et que tous les slots libres (avant et arrière) doivent être fermés par des plaques de protection.

  • Page 14: Edge - Power Supplies

    - User Manual 3.2 .edge - Power Supplies Each .edge frame is powered by two power supplies (fitted to the front). Only one PSU is required for operation; the second provides redundancy. The PSUs are hot-pluggable and so it is possible to replace the redundant unit while the device is powered. See ...
  • Page 15 PSU vers le boîtier). Powering On .edge has no on/off switch and starts automatically when power is applied. • You will hear the fans speed up when power is first applied. This is normal. The fan speed will settle once the operating temperatures of all processing blades have been determined (by the master blade).
  • Page 16 The device with its PSU and the complete DC mains power distribution system must be placed entirely within a single building. • The ground (PE) terminal of the .edge frame must be connected to the ground (PE) of the DC mains power distribution system. •...
  • Page 17 - User Manual front view 1 front view 2     • A 48V DC mains power distribution system feeding the PSU must be classified as a “SELV” (according to 60950) or as “ES1” (according to 62368). • A 60V DC mains power distribution system feeding the PSU must be classified as a “SELV/TNV-2” (according to 60950) or as “ES2”...
  • Page 18 - User Manual • If one of the PSU slots is not in use, then make sure that the wires of the DC mains are either isolated (isolated Splicing Connector, isolation tape or tube) or that the disconnect device is secured in the OFF position (lock, marking and cable tie).

  • Page 19: Edge - Grounding

    .edge Frame - Position of Grounding Screw .edge Frame - Sticker (shows PE connection point) To ground the frame, please read and observe all of the instructions in the "General Safety Information for Lawo Equipment" booklet delivered with your devices.

  • Page 20: Edge - Fans And Cooling

    - User Manual 3.4 .edge - Fans and Cooling .edge is cooled by five temperature-controlled fans (fitted behind the front grill). There are three large fans (to cool the processing blades) plus two smaller fans (to cool the rear I/O plates).
  • Page 21 - User Manual Further Information For permitted operating and storage temperatures, see .edge - Technical Specification. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 21 /  154...

  • Page 22: Edge - Processing Blades

    - User Manual 3.5 .edge - Processing Blades At the front of the frame are the processing blades (up to 4 per frame). Each blade handles the IP connections plus the SDI conversion and signal processing. The processing blades are hot-pluggable and so it is possible to add or replace a blade while the frame is powered.
  • Page 23 In-band - control data arrives via the media ports. This scheme can be used if there is no separate management network. Optical Transceivers To use a network port, you must fit a Lawo-certified optical transceiver. The optical transceiver determines the cable type, maximum distance and connector. For more information about how to connect a processing blade, see .edge - Wiring.
  • Page 24 • Card Status (LED) - shows the health of the processing blade (and chassis on the master blade). For more information, see .edge - Controls, Connectors and Indicators. Ordering Information A processing blade can be ordered using the part numbers .edge_gateway (for a complete SDI I/O package) or A00/40 (for a replacement blade).

  • Page 25: Edge - Optical Transceivers

    - User Manual 3.6 .edge - Optical Transceivers To use the network ports on a processing blade, you must fit the correct optical transceivers. These must be Lawo-certified and ordered separately from the blade/frame. You will need: • 1 x SFP28 - for each 25GbE media port (SFP 1 to 4).
  • Page 26 - User Manual Part Number Description Notes .edge_sfp28lr 1 x 25GbE SFP28: long-range (10km) optical Up to 4 per blade. transceiver. Options for QSFP 1 & 2 (100GbE media ports) Please order 1 x QSFP28 for each media port you wish to use. e.g. 2 x QSFP28 for redundant 100Gbps operation.

  • Page 27: Edge - Rear I/O Plates

    - User Manual 3.7 .edge - Rear I/O Plates At the rear of the frame are the I/O plates (up to 4 per frame). Each plate is equipped with 48 x HD-BNC (for SDI interfacing) + 5 x HD-BNC (for external synchronization).
  • Page 28 - User Manual ◦ Preset 3 = 24 in + 8 out • Option 2 (48 x SDI) ◦ Preset 1 = 24 in + 24 out ◦ Preset 2 = 16 in + 32 out ◦ Preset 3 = 32 in + 16 out...
  • Page 29 The REF OUT is always active and provides an output of the current reference: External IN 1, External IN 2, PTP or Internal (free-run). The current reference can be changed using the HOME Web UI. For more information, see .edge - Synchronization. Ordering Information A rear I/O plate can be ordered using the part numbers .edge_gateway (for a complete SDI I/O package) or A00/50-11 (for...
  • Page 30 - User Manual Specifications For information about the SDI and reference standards, supported formats, return loss and cable lengths, see .edge - Technical Specification. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 30 /  154...

  • Page 31: Edge - Ordering Information

    - User Manual 3.8 .edge - Ordering Information The table below lists the part numbers for .edge. You will need these to specify a new system, expand an existing system (via hardware or software) or order replacement parts. When specifying a new system, please follow these steps: Choose a frame variant - to order a frame with either AC or DC power supplies and a rack-mounting kit. ...
  • Page 32 Includes: 2 x .edge_sdi, 48 x .edge_fsync, 12 x .edge_gbox, 1 x .edge_100g. All software licenses are perpetual and locked to an individual processing blade. For more information, see .edge - Licensed Feature Sets. Optical Transceivers .edge_sfp28sr 1 x 25GbE SFP28: short-range Up to 4 per blade, fitted to SFP (100m) optical transceiver.
  • Page 33 + 3 x Dell R340 servers. .edge_288x288 .edge Bundle 288x288* Includes: 12 x .edge_gateway + 24 x .edge_sdi + 3 x .edge frames (ac or dc) + 1 x HOME cluster license + 3 x Dell R340 servers. .edge_576x576 .edge Bundle 576x576* Includes: 24 x .edge_gateway + 48...
  • Page 34 1 x Lawo Torx10 driver. microSD8G 1 x .edge SD Card (micro SD-Card, 8GB). IEC power cables Various A list of permitted IEC power cables can be found in .edge - Power Supplies. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 34 /  154...

  • Page 35: Edge - Licensed Feature Sets

    For more information on the activation procedure, see License Activation. Here we describe how the licensing model works for each option. 4.1 Software License Options In the current release, there are four features of .edge that require a valid license (or licenses): • Additional SDI Interfacing •...

  • Page 36: Software License Bundle

    1 x .edge_100g license: to enable the 2 x 100GbE option for the media network interfaces as well as 3G and UHD format support. 4.3 Ordering Information The software licenses can be ordered either individually or as part of a bundle. See .edge - Ordering Information. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 36 / ...

  • Page 37: Edge - Installation

    - User Manual 5 .edge - Installation This chapter describes how to install the .edge hardware. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 37 /  154...

  • Page 38: Edge - Installation Instructions

    The rest of this chapter describes each task in more detail. If you need further assistance, the Lawo Support Department can be contacted by email at support@lawo.com, or by telephone during normal working hours - please visit the Support area of the Lawo website for the most up-to-date contact details.

  • Page 39: Edge - Unpacking

    - User Manual 5.2 .edge - Unpacking Each .edge frame is delivered in its own box with all included accessories. If additional processing blades and rear I/O plates have been ordered, then these are packaged separately, along with the optical transceivers. ...

  • Page 40: Edge - Installing The Frame

    - User Manual 5.3 .edge - Installing the Frame .edge is designed for indoor use in a dust-free environment. The frame should be mounted, horizontally, in a 19-inch equipment rack (as described below). Before mounting the frame, it is important to understand how the device is cooled to ensure that the final installation meets the airflow requirements.
  • Page 41 - User Manual Rack Requirements To support the weight of the device, the frame must be attached to the equipment rack at both the front and rear. This is achieved as follows. • The front of the frame attaches to the front of the rack using the mounting screws provided.
  • Page 42 - User Manual 1. Start by fitting the rack-mounting kit to the rear of the .edge frame. There are two kits available to support different rack depths. The kit supplied with your frame is specified at the time of order (as part of the frame variant). If you need to order a different kit, then please use the Accessory part numbers listed in...
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  • Page 44: Edge - Fitting The Optical Transceivers

    - User Manual 5.4 .edge - Fitting the Optical Transceivers In order to connect a processing blade to the network, it must be fitted with the correct optical transceivers. These must be Lawo-certified (as described earlier). Overview The optical transceivers are hot-pluggable, so they can be fitted or exchanged while the device is powered.
  • Page 45 - User Manual Instructions (for insertion) SFP modules must only be inserted when there is no cable connected. 1.    Disconnect the cable from the SFP module or remove its dust cap (as applicable). We recommend that you label the cable before it is disconnected (for easy reconnection to the correct port at a later time).

  • Page 46: Edge - Wiring

    For each stream, you can decide whether it will be transmitted or received via the primary or secondary port. To achieve redundant streaming, you must use both interfaces. To use the network ports, you must fit the correct optical transceivers. These must be Lawo-certified (as described earlier). The optical transceiver determines the cable type, maximum distance and connector.
  • Page 47 If you are using in-band control, then the management ports are addressed via the media ports/network (and the physical MGMT ports can be left unconnected). To use the network ports, you must fit the correct optical transceivers. These must be Lawo-certified (as described earlier). The optical transceiver determines the cable type, maximum distance and connector.

  • Page 48: Edge - Synchronization

    - User Manual 5.6 .edge - Synchronization Each processing blade can sync to an external reference signal, PTP arriving from the media network or its own internal sync generator. Usually, PTP (Precision Time Protocol) is the preferred option. If PTP is not available, then you can connect up to two external reference signals (to the IN connectors on the rear I/O plate) and daisy-chain these to other devices (using the THRU connectors).
  • Page 49 • Each .edge processing blade is a master-capable device that can operate in one of two PTP modes: slave only or master-slave. The PTP mode, and other parameters, for the processing blade are adjusted from the Synchronization → PTP sub-pages (in HOME's Advanced parameters).
  • Page 50 - User Manual .edge - PTP Configuration The PTP parameters for a processing blade can be adjusted from the Synchronization → PTP sub-pages (in HOME's Advanced parameters). These options become relevant if the Mode Select option on the Synchronization page is set to PTP (as described earlier).
  • Page 51 MAC Address. Note that only the Priority 1 and Priority 2 values can be adjusted for .edge. The Clock Class cannot be adjusted but may be used by a third-party grandmaster if one is installed. The MAC Address (for the transmitting port) can be viewed in HOME's Network Ports tab.
  • Page 52 - User Manual The All Ports sub-page includes more global parameters that affect all media network ports: Announce Receipt Timeout, Delay Mechanism, Log Announce Interval, Log Min Delay Request Interval, Log Sync Interval. The recommended values will vary depending on the PTP profile in use.

  • Page 53: Edge - System Setup

    This chapter describes how to set up the system once all of the hardware components are installed. • .edge - Setup Checklist • .edge - NATS Server IP or Hostname • .edge - Network Settings • .edge - Device Information •...

  • Page 54: Edge - Setup Checklist

    This topic describes the recommended workflow to configure a processing blade from scratch. Prerequisites It is expected that customers will have a HOME cluster and so, once the HOME server(s) are configured, .edge devices are automatically detected by HOME. If you are connecting a new blade to an existing network, then it is important to check the NATS Server IP/Hostname parameter.

  • Page 55: Edge - Nats Server Ip Or Hostname

    Overview The NATS Server IP/Hostname parameter is the DNS lookup that .edge uses to communicate with HOME. By default, it is set to nats.home so that all blades come ready to connect to a HOME cluster with a default configuration.

  • Page 56: Edge - Network Settings

    IP addresses on the network (e.g. from another MGMT 2 port with the same default IP). Once a connection is established, .edge supports two possible control schemes: • Out-of-band - control data arrives via the MGMT ports: 2 x 1GbE (via SFP). This scheme requires a dedicated management network.
  • Page 57 - User Manual Note that the active ports are defined by the operating mode (either 4 x 25GbE or 2 x 100GbE). Configuration via HOME In HOME, there are two ways to edit the network settings for a processing blade: via the Network Ports tab or Advanced parameters.
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  • Page 59: Edge - Device Information

    - User Manual 6.4 .edge - Device Information This topic describes how to check the software version, serial number and other information. It also describes how to edit the device label and location used in the "Devices" list (described earlier).
  • Page 60 - User Manual Label The Label identifies the processing blade to the network. It appears in HOME and is forwarded to other devices on the network (where applicable).  A label must be entered. This field cannot be left blank. The label can be changed, at any time, without affecting the configuration.
  • Page 61 - User Manual A “Says Hi” message appears in the "Devices" list and in the status area (beside the "Health" icon). On the processing blade, the ID (LED) repeatedly changes color from red to blue. To cancel the "Identify Hardware" mode, either deselect Identify Hardware (on the GUI) or press and hold the Call Home button again (on the unit).

  • Page 62: Edge - License Activation

    How to obtain a license? .edge ships with a voucher. The customer must advise Lawo about which license entitlements should be allocated to each processing blade by supplying the correct Serial Number(s). The Serial Number for a processing blade can be found in HOME's...
  • Page 63 - User Manual Open the Files page (in HOME Web UI). Select the Licenses sub-folder to view the current license files (.lic). If this is a new installation, then the list will be empty. Select the Upload button and then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 64 - User Manual • Delete - opens a pop-up where you can delete the selected file(s) from the HOME system. This can be useful to remove obsolete files (e.g. for a processing blade that has been replaced).  Step Two - Fetching the Licenses Once the licensing files are uploaded to HOME, the next step is to load the licenses to each processing blade.
  • Page 65 - User Manual  After a change of operating mode, a processing blade reboots to load the new configuration. Note that this can take up to 6 minutes (as the change of mode forces a change of FPGA). Once the processing blade comes back online, the new operating mode can be easily checked from HOME's General tab. ...
  • Page 66 - User Manual Secondly, there is a license active/disabled slider for each block of SDI I/Os: • Gearbox Input 1 - assigns a gearboxing license to SDI inputs 1-4. • Gearbox Input 2 - assigns a gearboxing license to SDI inputs 5-8.
  • Page 67 - User Manual Once the processing blade comes back online, the new license assignments can be easily checked from HOME's SDI I/O tab. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 67 /  154...

  • Page 68: Edge - 25G Vs 100G Operation

    - User Manual 6.6 .edge - 25G vs 100G Operation This topic describes how to change the operating mode of a processing blade. Overview Each processing blade can run in one of two operating modes: either 25G or 100G. The mode determines which media ports are active: either 4 x 25GbE (via SFP28) or 2 x 100GbE (via QSFP28).
  • Page 69 - User Manual From the main "Devices" list, click on the processing blade label (to open the "Device Details" as described earlier). Click on the Edit button (under ‘Application’). Choose either SDI-IP Gateway (25G) or SDI-IP Gateway (100G). Note that if a 100G license is not available, then only one option is possible: 25G.

  • Page 70: Edge - Sdi Configuration

    - User Manual 6.7 .edge - SDI Configuration This topic describes how to change the SDI I/O configuration of a processing blade. Overview There are two variables that determine the SDI configuration of a processing blade and rear I/O plate: the number of...
  • Page 71 - User Manual From the main "Devices" list, click on the processing blade label (to open the "Device Details" as described earlier). Click on the Edit button (under ‘Device Options’). Choose one of the three options from the drop-down menu. For security, you must enter the confirmation text and then click Apply.

  • Page 72: Edge - Multicast Ip Addresses

    - User Manual 6.8 .edge - Multicast IP Addresses This topic describes how to define the multicast addresses for the IP senders. Overview In order to publish streams to the network, each IP sender must be assigned a unique multicast IP address.
  • Page 73 - User Manual 1st Octet 2nd Octet 3rd Octet 4th Octet Multicast IP Address custom-defined custom-defined custom-defined Generated automatically by counting upwards from the IP Start value entered for each essence: Video, Audio and Meta. An IP Start value should be entered for both the primary and secondary networks.
  • Page 74 - User Manual Option 1: Using Source IP-Based Assign Mode If the Assign Mode is set to SrcIpBased, then the Video/Audio/Meta Stream 0 IP Range (Primary) and (Secondary) fields show the automatically-generated IP ranges. These are based on the media port source IPs (as described above).
  • Page 75 - User Manual Option 3: Using Manual Assign If you wish to define each multicast IP address manually, then this must be done by opening the individual IP Senders for each SDI input. Open the SDI Inputs branch of the Advanced parameters.
  • Page 76 - User Manual Changing the UDP Port, RTP and TTL Values If you scroll further down the IP Sender Multicast page, then there are three sets of additional fields. These can be used to change the UDP Port number (for the Video, Audio or Meta streams), the RTP payload value (for the Video, Audio or Meta streams) or the TTL (TimeToLive) value for all streams.

  • Page 77: Edge - Operation

    - User Manual 7 .edge - Operation This chapter describes how to operate the system once the initial setup is complete. • .edge - Controls, Connectors and Indicators • .edge - Operating Principles • .edge - IP Senders and Receivers •...

  • Page 78: Edge - Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    (10). 1. Power Supplies x 2 .edge has no on/off switch and starts automatically when power is applied. • You will hear the fans speed up when power is first applied. This is normal. The fan speed will settle once the operating temperatures of all processing blades have been determined (by the master blade).
  • Page 79 Internal warning. (blinking) triggered. 2. Front Grill / Fans .edge is cooled by five temperature-controlled fans (fitted behind the front grill). • Air is taken in from the front and blown out, across the processing blades, to the right side. •...
  • Page 80 To cancel the "Identify Hardware" mode, either deselect Identify Hardware (on the GUI) or press and hold the Call Home button again (on the unit). The Call Home button can also be used to reset the network settings for the MGMT ports. This is described later in .edge - Network Settings.
  • Page 81 The sync reference can be checked or changed using the Synchronization parameters (in HOME's Advanced parameters ). 10. Grounding Screw A grounding screw is provided on the right side of the frame (when viewed from the rear). See .edge - Grounding for more information about the safety requirements.

  • Page 82: Edge - Operating Principles

    HOME, then please see Control via Ember+ and Control via REST API. Prerequisites It is expected that customers will have a HOME cluster and so, once the HOME server(s) are configured, .edge devices are automatically detected by HOME.
  • Page 83 HOME - User Manual). Identifying the .edge Devices Each .edge processing blade appears as a separate device. So, if you connect all 4 processing blades (from a single frame), then HOME displays these as 4 separate entries. By default, the blades are assigned a default label: .edge_Slot1 to .edge_Slot 4, where slot 1 is the master processing blade (fitted to the highest physical slot in the frame).
  • Page 84 The operation is identical for all devices on the HOME network, and so the same steps apply to all devices known to HOME and not just .edge. The screenshot below shows an example.
  • Page 85 - User Manual Saving Settings The current configuration of all devices on the HOME network is stored automatically whenever a change is made. The data is stored on the HOME server. If the server restarts, then the configuration is re-instated at the end of the reboot.

  • Page 86: Edge - Ip Senders And Receivers

    Note that, for each converted signal, there are two sets of parameters: the sender/receiver parameters (on the IP side) and the input/output parameters (on the SDI side). Here we deal with the former. For more information on the latter, see .edge - SDI Inputs and Outputs. ...
  • Page 87 - User Manual IP Senders (audio sender properties) Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 87 /  154...
  • Page 88 The following information is displayed for each stream: • Label - identifies the stream to other network users. For .edge it is pre-defined and cannot be edited. • Essence - describes the type of content carried by the stream: Video, Audio or Metadata. For audio streams, you will also see the number of channels (e.g.
  • Page 89 The Receivers tab works in a similar manner, but this tab lists all of the available receivers. Each one can be used to receive a stream from the network either by making a connection in the Stream Routing page or by editing the receiver's SDP data. .edge - IP Receivers (overview) IP Receivers (video receiver properties) Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024...
  • Page 90 - User Manual IP Receivers (audio receiver properties) Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 90 /  154...
  • Page 91 Source column (to show the connected stream). • Label - identifies the receiver within the network. For .edge it is pre-defined and cannot be edited. • Essence - describes the type of content that can be received: Video, Audio or Metadata. For audio streams, you will see the number of channels (once a connection is made).
  • Page 92 - User Manual • Audio Test Tone - on/off. Other Operations If you select a receiver, then a number of other functions become available: • I/O Routing (for audio receivers only) - assigns the IP receiver channels to the SDI audio outputs. Otherwise known as audio shuffling.

  • Page 93: Edge - Sdi Inputs And Outputs

    - User Manual 7.4 .edge - SDI Inputs and Outputs This topic describes how to check and configure the SDI inputs and outputs. Overview The SDI I/O tab can be switched between SDI Inputs and SDI Outputs. It provides a quick overview of the connections including signal present (for Video and Audio), and which options are enabled (Frame Sync, Ident, Test Pattern, Gearboxing).
  • Page 94 - User Manual • Test Pattern - if the video test pattern is turned on, then you will see a warning triangle and the test pattern mode, • 3G to 12G Gearbox - shows On if video gearboxing is enabled.
  • Page 95 - User Manual SDI Output Information The following information is displayed for each SDI output. This is similar to the information for inputs but adds the Audio Tone Test Pattern column (to show the status of the audio test tone).
  • Page 96 - User Manual • Gearbox - turns the video gearbox on or off. Note that option is hidden if there is no gearbox license. There are three possible modes: Auto, On and Off. If you choose Auto, then the gearbox can be enabled automatically by the SDI Outputs Preset.

  • Page 97: Edge - Stream Routing

    For step-by-step instructions on how to use this page, please see HOME - The Stream Routing Page (in the HOME User Manual). The screenshots below show some examples for .edge. Stream Routing Examples .edge Stream Routing - as a group .edge Stream Routing - of individual essence...
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  • Page 99: Edge - Audio Handling

    The examples that follow describe how this works for different SDI signal types. SD and HD (SDI) For SD and HD signals sent to an SDI input, .edge accepts the usual 16 audio channels. These can be routed to four IP senders, in any combination.
  • Page 100 - User Manual 3G 1080p (3G-SDI) For 3G input scenarios (at 1080p), the conversion works similarly, except that each IP sender accepts up to 32 audio channels. SDI to IP Conversion (for 3G-SDI) On the receiving side, each IP receiver can handle 64 audio channels (as before).
  • Page 101 - User Manual On the output side, 4 x 4 audio receivers each support 64 audio channels and can output 32 of them. Thus, .edge supports a combined 128 audio channels (4 x 32 ch.), as defined for the 12G/Quad-Link standard. ...
  • Page 102 I/O Routing page is used to connect the IP channels of the senders and receivers to the audio channels of the SDI inputs and outputs. The operation is very similar to the "Signal List" display on Lawo's mc  consoles. To make a connection, select a source (on the left) and a destination (on the right); then click Connect. The screenshots below show an example.
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  • Page 104: Edge - Frame Synchronization

    - User Manual 7.7 .edge - Frame Synchronization This topic describes the frame sync options for SDI inputs and outputs. Frame synchronization comes as standard on all SDI outputs. For SDI inputs, it is a licensed option. SDI Outputs Video Parameters can be found in the Advanced tab at "Advanced →...
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting If you cannot see the input frame synchronizer option, then this is because there is no license assigned to the selected SDI input. Please see .edge - License Activation to activate the required license. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024...

  • Page 106: Edge - Video Gearboxing

    - User Manual 7.8 .edge - Video Gearboxing This topic describes the video gearboxing option for SDI inputs and outputs. Overview Video gearboxing is a licensed option that enables 3G UHD gearboxing for a quad-link 3G-SDI signal (input or output).
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting If you cannot see the Gearbox menu, then this is because there is no license assigned to the selected SDI input or output instance. Please see .edge - License Activation to activate the required license. Advanced Operation The same features can be accessed from the Gearbox branch of the Advanced parameters. ...

  • Page 108: Edge - Video And Audio Delay

    7.9 .edge - Video and Audio Delay This topic describes the video and audio delay. Overview As standard, .edge provides video and audio for every output: • For video, you can add up to 6 frames OR fields depending on the video standard.
  • Page 109 - User Manual Configuration via HOME: Audio Delay The audio delay is added to the IP receiver, so switch to the Receivers tab to access the option. In this instance, the delay can be adjusted in either ms or samples.

  • Page 110: Edge - Test Signals

    - User Manual 7.10 .edge - Test Signals This topic describes the video test pattern, video ident and audio test tone options. Video Test Pattern and Ident For every SDI input and output, you can turn on a video test pattern and/or text ident.
  • Page 111 - User Manual The test tone for an audio input is adjusted from the Senders tab. Audio Test Tone (for audio sender) Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 111 /  154...
  • Page 112 - User Manual The test tone for an audio output is adjusted from the Senders tab for the selected SDI output, Audio Test Tone (for audio output) Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 112 /  154...
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  • Page 114: Edge - Advanced Parameters

    - User Manual 8 .edge - Advanced Parameters This chapter describes all of the advanced parameters available for a processing blade. • .edge - Advanced Parameter Control from HOME • .edge - Advanced -> Identity • .edge - Advanced -> System controls •...

  • Page 115: Edge - Advanced Parameter Control From Home

    - User Manual 8.1 .edge - Advanced Parameter Control from HOME All of the available parameters for a processing blade can be accessed from the Device → Advanced tab (in HOME). This tab is designed for technical users who need access to more advanced settings and informational fields. The same parameters can be accessed via Ember+ or REST API.
  • Page 116 - User Manual Viewing & Adjusting Parameters The Advanced tab is divided into two sections: the navigation tree (on the left) and the parameter area (on the right). • Select an entry in the tree to display its available parameters - for example, the Synchronization main page.

  • Page 117: Edge - Advanced -> Identity

    - User Manual 8.2 .edge - Advanced -> Identity The Identity parameters provide information about the processing blade. Operation (using HOME) All parameters are displayed on a single page. The first three fields can be edited and define the Role, Name and Location of the processing blade. The remaining fields are for information only. ...
  • Page 118 - User Manual Advanced (tree path) Parameter Possible Values Description Serial Read-only Describes the serial number (important for licensing). NATS ID Read-only GUID Read-only Mode Read-only FPGA Version Read-only Describes the build version of the FPGA. FPGA Build Time...

  • Page 119: Edge - Advanced -> System Controls

    - User Manual 8.3 .edge - Advanced -> System controls The System controls provide diagnostic tools and global options. Operation (using HOME) Most of the fields are displayed on the main page. The Hardware Revision Info sub-page displays additional information about the internal components.
  • Page 120 - User Manual Advanced (tree path) Parameter Possible Values Further Information Uptime Read-only Displays the running time of the processing blade (since the last restart/ reboot). IGMP V3 SSM Enabled/Disabled IGMP Use UDP Dest Port Enabled/Disabled Rest API Enable...

  • Page 121: Edge - Advanced -> Health

    - User Manual 8.4 .edge - Advanced -> Health The Health pages provide status monitoring for the PSUs, fans, temperature, voltage and current. Operation (using HOME) There is a separate sub-page for each component. The screenshots below show the Health pages for a PSU and the fans.
  • Page 122 - User Manual • The Proc FPGA page shows the Set Point and the Current Temp Value, providing that the Enable Temperature Updates option is enabled (under All Temperature Monitoring). • If the Current Temp Value exceed the Set Point, then the fan speed will increase, and vice versa. Thus, all of the temperature control takes place automatically.e...

  • Page 123: Edge - Advanced -> Synchronization

    - User Manual 8.5 .edge - Advanced -> Synchronization The Synchronization parameters define the sync reference options for the processing blade. Please see .edge - Synchronization for more information. Operation (using HOME) Most of the important fields are displayed on the main page. The PTP sub-pages become relevant if the Mode Select option is set to PTP.
  • Page 124 - User Manual Advanced (tree path) Parameter Possible Values Further Information Ext Reference Format Read-only If the Mode Select field is set to one of the external inputs, then this field shows the format of the incoming signal. Reference Output Format...

  • Page 125: Edge - Advanced -> Sdi Inputs

    Test Pattern - see .edge - Test Signals. • IP Sender - see .edge - IP Senders and Receivers. Note that the number of SDI inputs is affected by the SDI configuration. In our example, there are 24 SDI Ins. The screenshots below show the main page for an SDI Input and a sub-page for its input frame synchronizer. The latter allows you to adjust the Pixel and Line Offsets to each individual video format.
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  • Page 127: Edge - Advanced -> Ip Sender Multicast

    .edge - Multicast IP Addresses for more information. Operation (using HOME) All parameters are displayed on a single page. IP Sender Multicast How to use this page is described earlier, see  .edge - Multicast IP Addresses. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 127 /  154...

  • Page 128: Edge - Advanced -> Gearbox

    So, if you cannot see a Gearbox option for the required input or output, you will need to modify the license assignments. Please see .edge - License Activation for more information. The screenshot below shows an example of an SDI Input instance. The available parameters are identical to those on the SDI I/O tab.

  • Page 129: Edge - Advanced -> Sdi Outputs

    Audio Tone Generator - see .edge - Test Signals. • IP Receiver - see .edge - IP Senders and Receivers. Note that the number of SDI outputs is affected by the SDI configuration. In our example, there are 24 SDI Outs.
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  • Page 131: Edge - Advanced -> Statistics

    - User Manual 8.10 .edge - Advanced -> Statistics The Statistics pages can be useful for diagnosing streaming errors. Operation (using HOME) There are seven sub-pages that provide diagnostic tools: • Media Network - for the media network ports.

  • Page 132: Edge - Advanced -> Network Ports

    - User Manual 8.11 .edge - Advanced -> Network Ports The Network Ports branch can be used to check or edit the IP settings of a network port. Operation (using HOME) Open the Network Ports branch and select a port (e.g. QSFP 1). There is one sub-page for each active port.
  • Page 133 - User Manual Parameter Tree Path Parameter Possible Values Further Information Enable DHCP Active / Off Choose Off to configure a static IP. IP Address (current) Read-only IP Address (fixed CIDR) Enter IP Used if Enable DHCP is set to Off.

  • Page 134: Edge - Advanced -> Network Media

    - User Manual 8.12 .edge - Advanced -> Network Media The Network Media pages can be used to check the multicast IPs of the media ports. Operation (using HOME) Open the Network Media branch and select a port (e.g. QSFP 1). There is one sub-page for each active port.

  • Page 135: Edge - Advanced -> Factory

    • Reset Network Settings - this field resets just the network settings. In each case, click on Trigger Event to action the function. For more information, see .edge - Network Settings. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 135 /  154...

  • Page 136: Edge - Advanced -> License Configuration

    - User Manual 8.14 .edge - Advanced -> License Configuration The License Configuration page manages all of the software licenses. Please see .edge - License Activation for more information. Operation (using HOME) From the main page, you can configure the operating mode and SDI interfacing. There are then two sub-pages where you can assign the licenses for 3G UHD Gearboxing and Input Frame Synchronization.

  • Page 137: Edge - Control Via Ember

    To access .edge parameters via Ember+, you will need: • A computer that is connected to the same network as the .edge processing blades and HOME server(s). • A suitable Ember+ Viewer application. Ember+ Tree The Ember+ tree is the same as the Advanced parameter tree in HOME. Thus, you can use the Advanced parameter topics...

  • Page 138: Edge - Control Via Rest Api

    - User Manual 8.16 .edge - Control via REST API This topic describes how to control a processing blade via REST API. Overview REST API is a scripting protocol that allows devices to be remotely controlled via the network.

  • Page 139: Edge - Service Procedures

    - User Manual 9 .edge - Service Procedures This chapter describes the service procedures available for the .edge hardware. • .edge - Using the Service Procedures • .edge - Replacing a Power Supply Unit • .edge - Replacing the Fan Tray •...

  • Page 140: Edge - Using The Service Procedures

    Replacing a Rear I/O Plate If you need further assistance, the Lawo Support Department can be contacted by email at support@lawo.com, or by telephone during normal working hours - please visit the Support area of the Lawo website for the most up-to-date contact details.

  • Page 141: Edge - Replacing A Power Supply Unit

    DC power supply conditions (described earlier). Overview Each .edge frame is powered by two power supplies (fitted to the front). Only one PSU is required for operation; the second provides redundancy. The power supplies are hot-pluggable and so it is possible to replace the redundant unit while the frame is powered.
  • Page 142 - User Manual Instructions Please read the following important safety information and then follow the step-by-step instructions. (E) WARNING Please read and observe ALL of the Lawo - Important Safety Instructions BEFORE installing or servicing any component. (F) AVERTISSEMENT Veuillez lire et respecter TOUTES les consignes de sécurité...

  • Page 143: Edge - Replacing The Fan Tray

    The following procedure can be used to exchange the fan tray. Overview .edge is cooled by five temperature-controlled fans (fitted behind the front grill). There are three large fans (to cool the processing blades) plus two smaller fans (to cool the rear I/O plates).
  • Page 144 - User Manual Instructions Please read the following important safety information and then follow the step-by-step instructions. (E) WARNING Please read and observe ALL of the Lawo - Important Safety Instructions BEFORE installing or servicing any component. (F) AVERTISSEMENT Veuillez lire et respecter TOUTES les consignes de sécurité...

  • Page 145: Edge - Replacing A Processing Blade

    1 x .edge processing blade - ordered using the part numbers .edge_gateway (for a complete SDI I/O package) or A00/40 (for a replacement blade). • 1 x .edge front slot blanking panel - if you wish to operate the frame without a processing blade. This can be ordered using the part number: .edge_frame_blind_plate_front.
  • Page 146 A blanking panel can be fitted in a similar manner. Each panel includes a metal divider (behind the fascia) that is important for the airflow. 3. Fit the optical transceivers to the network interface cages. See .edge - Fitting the Optical Transceivers. 4. Reconnect the network cables and test the operation of the processing blade. Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 146 / ...

  • Page 147: Edge - Replacing A Rear I/O Plate

    1 x .edge rear I/O plate - ordered using the part numbers .edge_gateway (for a complete SDI I/O package) or A00/50 (for a replacement I/O plate). • 1 x .edge rear slot blanking panel - if you wish to operate the frame without an I/O plate. This can be ordered using the part number: .edge_frame_blind_plate_rear.
  • Page 148 - User Manual Instructions Please read the following important safety information and then follow the step-by-step instructions. (E) WARNING Please read and observe ALL of the Lawo - Important Safety Instructions BEFORE installing or servicing any component. (F) AVERTISSEMENT Veuillez lire et respecter TOUTES les consignes de sécurité...

  • Page 149: Edge - Data And Specifications

    - User Manual 10 .edge - Data and Specifications This chapter contains data to work with such as specifications and release information. • .edge - Type Numbers • .edge - Technical Specification • .edge - Release Information Version: 1.0.13/1 Exported on: 22 February, 2024 149 / ...

  • Page 150: Edge - Type Numbers

    - User Manual 10.1 .edge - Type Numbers Additional information such as mechanical drawings and data sheets can be located using the following type numbers: • A00/10 - .edge frame with AC supplies. • A00/20 - .edge frame with DC supplies. •...

  • Page 151: Edge - Technical Specification

    - User Manual 10.2 .edge - Technical Specification This topic provides technical data for .edge. • .edge Frame ◦ Dimensions ◦ Weight ◦ Power: 2 x AC Power Supplies ◦ Power: 2 x DC Power Supplies ◦ Environmental Specifications •...
  • Page 152 - User Manual Environmental Specifications • Operating temperature: 0°C to +30°C (+32°F to + 86°F) • Storage temperature: -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F) • Relative humidity: < 90% non-condensing • Ventilation/Airflow: front to right cooling in frame •...
  • Page 153 - User Manual • 3G UHD Gearboxing: combines 4 x 3G-SDI inputs or outputs to transport a 12G signal. For more information about the software licenses, see .edge - Licensed Feature Sets. Management and Monitoring • OUT-OF-BAND CONTROL via 2x SFP (1GbE) interfaces.

  • Page 154: Edge - Release Information

    Q: How do I update a processing blade to the current release? A: The installer for each release is available from the Lawo Download-Center (after login). Once you have downloaded the correct file, you can use the "nodesys installer" tool to perform the update (via the control network).

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