Harvest Technology NODESTREAMX NSX User Manual

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  • Page 1 MEDIA INTERFACE User Manual User Manual ®...
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Contact and Support User Resources support@harvest-tech.com.au Further information to content outside the scope of the user guide. Harvest Technology Pty Ltd 7 Turner Avenue, Technology Park Bentley WA 6102, Australia Extra pointers or suggestions in harvest.technology executing instructions.
  • Page 3: Disclaimer And Copyright

    Disclaimer and Copyright Whilst Harvest Technology will endeavor to keep the information in this user guide up to date, Harvest Technology makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the user guide or the information, products, services or related graphics contained in the user guide, website or any other media for any purpose.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Connections ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2 Front Panel ......................................2 Rear Panel ......................................2 NS4 ......................................... 3 NS8 ......................................... 3 NS12 ......................................3 Configuration ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4 Access ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Local Access ...................................... 4 Web Access ......................................
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    NSX User Manual ® Getting Started Introduction Welcome to your Nodestream 1U system. The Nodestream 1U device family comprises of 3 devices, NS4, NS8 & NS12. All devices can operate as a decoder or encoder and accept varied input types. MEDIA 4CH HDMI, HD-SDI or Network inputs INTERFACE...
  • Page 6: Connections

    NSX User Manual ® Connections Front Panel The front panel provides a gigabit Ethernet port for connection to the customer network. A reset button allows for restarting and factory resetting of the device, and an RGB LED displays feedback on system status. Reset Button Press to reset the system, press and hold to factory reset.
  • Page 7: Ns4

    NSX User Manual ® Display Output HDMI 2.0 display output for connection to a monitor. Gigabit Ethernet For connection to networks containing network streams. HDMI Inputs For connection of HDMI video sources. SDI Inputs For connection of SDI video sources. Only 1 hardware input can be connected at a time for each channel, i.e.
  • Page 8: Configuration

    NSX User Manual ® Configuration Overview Configuration of your Nodestream device is performed via the system Web Interface. From here you can: • View system information • Configure network(s) • Set user login credentials • Enable/Disable remote support • Set device function •...
  • Page 9: Web Access

    NSX User Manual ® Web Access Connect your computer to the same network as your device or directly to the device via an Ethernet cable. Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet DHCP Enabled Network 1. Connect the front panel network of your device to your LAN and power it up. 2.
  • Page 10: Initial Configuration

    NSX User Manual ® Initial Configuration primary network of your Nodestream device must be configured to ensure a stable connection and prevent the device from setting it’s IP address to default static, refer "Non DHCP Enabled Network" on page 5 for further information.
  • Page 11: Information

    NSX User Manual ® Information Displays information related to the selected port (port can be selected from the drop down in the “Port” section) Name Name of the port Status Displays connection status of the port - connected or down (unplugged) Configured If "Yes", the port has been configured to either DHCP or manual SSID (WiFi only)
  • Page 12: Port Configuration

    NSX User Manual ® Port Configuration Configuration section for device networks. Ports can be configured to DHCP or Manual (static IP) Port Selection Drop down, displays available network ports. Select for configuration. Configuration Type Drop down, select either DHCP or manual. Only IPv4 networks are supported Ethernet 1.
  • Page 13: Wifi (Rev2 Devices Only)

    NSX User Manual ® Manual 1. Select “Manual” from the “IPv4” drop down and enter network details as provided by your Network Administrator, then save. 2. When prompted, confirm IP settings change. Network setting applied prompt will be displayed. 3. Enter the new IP address or http://serialnumber.local in your web browser to log back into the Web Interface. 4.
  • Page 14 NSX User Manual ® 3. Confirm security type is correct and enter password. DHCP 1. Select "DHCP" from the "IPv4" drop down, if not already selected, then save. 2. When prompted, confirm IP settings change, a network setting applied prompt will be displayed. 3.
  • Page 15: Firewall Settings

    NSX User Manual ® 3. Enter the new IP address in your web browser to log back into the Web Interface. 4. Select the WiFi port and confirm network information is correct. Disconnect 1. Select WiFi from the “port” drop down. 2.
  • Page 16: Network Mode (Ns8 & Ns12 Only)

    NSX User Manual ® Network Mode (NS8 & NS12 Only) This section of the Web Interface allows the user to change the configuration / behaviour of the LAN ports of a NS8 or NS12 device. To access the Web Interface in either mode, the front LAN port of your device must be connected Combined Mode Combined mode is the default network configuration.
  • Page 17: System

    NSX User Manual ® System This section of the Web Interface provides information for software, changing system video modes, Web Interface password management, factory reset, and remote support enable / disable. Version Control Displays information relating to software processes and their resource usage. This can be useful in diagnosing software and/or performance issues.
  • Page 18: Update Password

    NSX User Manual ® Update Password Allows you to change the Web Interface login password. If the password is unknown, perform a factory reset. Refer “Factory Reset” below. Options Factory Reset Performing a factory reset of the device will reset: •...
  • Page 19: Updates

    NSX User Manual ® Updates This section of the Web Interface provides control and management of the device update system. Automatic Updates Automatic updates are enabled by default, downloading and installation occur in the background. During this process the device may restart.
  • Page 20: Operation

    NSX User Manual ® Operation Overlay When a monitor is plugged into your device and the system is in standby mode (not streaming video), an overlay displays system information. This allows the user to view current system status and assists with diagnosing system issues.
  • Page 21: Video

    NSX User Manual ® Video Encoding When your device is operating in encoder mode, inputs can be viewed by connecting a monitor. Inputs, as selected via a Harvest control application, will be displayed. This can be useful to diagnose issues with hardware and/or network stream video inputs.
  • Page 22: Network Stream Inputs

    NSX User Manual ® Network Stream Inputs Network streams associated with a connected Nodestream encoder, such as those from IP cameras, can be decoded and used as inputs. Inputs are added and managed via the Harvest control application. RTSP Real-Time Streaming Protocol is typically used for streaming IP cameras. They are unique to camera manufacturers and can differ between models.
  • Page 23: Test Sources

    NSX User Manual ® On-screen Diagnostics On screen diagnostic information for network streams is shown when a stream is selected as an input and no video is displayed. Attempting to connect Attempting to connect to stream URI shown. 7) Could not open resource for reading and writing IP incorrect and/or device not configured or connected to stream network.
  • Page 24: Decoding

    NSX User Manual ® Decoding When your device is operating in decoder mode, up to 4 video streams can be displayed on the monitor output of each module. Each stream can be individually displayed by changing what the connected encoder is sending via the Harvest Control Application.
  • Page 25: Data

    NSX User Manual ® Data Up to 10 channels of serial, TCP or UDP data can be simultaneously streamed between Nodestream connected devices. This versatile function enables: • Transaction of telemetry/sensor data to/from remote sites. • Control of remote systems . •...
  • Page 26: Appendix

    NSX User Manual ® Appendix Technical Specifications Physical Physical dimensions (HxWxD) 44 x 482 x 365 mm (1.73" x 18.98" x 14.37") Weight 3kg (6.61lbs) Power Input 4pin mini DIN - 12VDC Consumption (operating) 10-30W typical Environment Temperature Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Storage: -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) Humidity Operating: 0% to 90% (non-condensing)
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    NSX User Manual ® Troubleshooting System Issue Cause Resolution Device not powering PSU switch in off position and/or Confirm PSU connected and switch is in the not connected on position Unable to access Web Interface LAN port not configured Connect to device locally and confirm network configuration correct Network issue Refer “Network”...
  • Page 28: Video

    NSX User Manual ® Video Issue Cause Resolution No output to monitor(s) Monitor(s) not connected or Ensure monitor(s) connected and powered powered Test monitor with an alternative input Incorrect output used Ensure monitor connected correct output Refer "Connections" on page 2 “No Signal”...
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