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Ross NK-3G320 User Manual

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  • Page 1 NK-3G320 3G/HD/SD Multi-Definition SDI Router User Guide...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2011 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited. Patents This product is protected by the following US Patents: 4,205,346;...
  • 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: Emc Notices

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could Notice void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 5: Warranty And Repair Policy

    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 3, 49 London Drive 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

    Installing the Routing Switcher System in a Daisy-Chain Layout ..............3-2 Installing the Routing Switcher System in a Star Layout ..................3-3 Attaching a BNC Rear Connector Strip to the Rear Panel of the NK-3G320 ...........3-5 Inserting a Card into the NK-3G320 ........................3-6 Connecting Source and Destination Devices ......................3-8...
  • Page 8 Control Card LEDs ............................5-2 Matrix Card LEDs ............................. 5-2 PSU LED ................................5-3 Monitoring the NK-3G320 via the Phoenix Control Surface ................5-3 Replacing a Matrix or Control Card........................5-5 Disabling the Alarm for a Power Supply Card ..................... 5-6 Resetting the NK-3G320 ............................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ross Video NK-3G320 3G/HD/SD Multi-Definition SDI Router. With Ross Video’s reputation for delivering leading-edge routing switcher equipment and our unsurpassed level of customer service and support, you can look forward to many years of reliable broadcasting. Please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
  • Page 10 1–2 • Introduction NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)

  • Page 11: Overview

    For information on other routing switchers that are available from Ross Video, see the NK Series Routing Switchers Reference Manual. The NK-3G320 may be set up using the routing switcher’s editor in the Phoenix Control Surface (see “Setting Up a Routing Switcher” on page 4–1).
  • Page 12 Figure 2.1 Front panel of the NK-3G320 Routing Switcher The front panel of the door has a ventilation grill, and behind that, reusable filters. There are five 120mm fans on the inside of the front panel (see Figure 2.2). The fans draw in air at the front of the unit, then blow air over the matrix core and the input and output cards.

  • Page 13: The Frame

    The motherboard sits vertically within the frame, approximately 2 cm in from the rear panel. The motherboard straddles the input, control, matrix and output slots, providing connectivity to all boards and power supplies. NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0) Overview • 2–3...
  • Page 14 Figure 2.3 Front view of the card frame inside the NK-3G320 Routing Switcher Cards and Accessories The NK-3G320 Routing Switcher is expandable from one input card and one output card, up to 40 input cards and 40 output cards. Each card supports eight inputs or outputs.

  • Page 15: The Rear Panel

    One of these BNC rear connector strips supports two cards. For more information see “Attaching a BNC Rear Connector Strip to the Rear Panel of the NK-3G320” on page 3–5. An EMC gasket is fitted to the frame. A blanking plate or an input/output BNC rear connector strip is attached through this gasket to the frame.
  • Page 16 Figure 2.4 Rear panel of the NK-3G320 Routing Switcher 2–6 • Overview NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)
  • Page 17 It may also be used to provide phantom power to some devices. Power The NK-3G320 has four IEC connectors that provide AC mains power to each of the +15 V DC, 500 W mounted in the frame. Alarm GPI The Alarm GPI connector is a relay contact output, activated in the event of a critical failure within the routing switcher.

  • Page 18: Typical System Equipment

    • on controlling a routing switcher using a remote control panel see the documentation provided with the particular panel. 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 2.6 has been simplified. 2–8 • Overview NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)
  • Page 19 NK-3G320 3G/HD/SD Figure 2.6 Layout showing a simplified routing switcher system Note: • All T-Bus connections between NK Series devices use straight-through CAT5 cables. NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0) Overview • 2–9...

  • Page 20: How The Panels And Routing Switchers Communicate

    The panel stores information on the menu, destination, level, breakaway, and machine control status. The routing switcher stores the crosspoint status in its internal memory. When the system is powered up, the routing switcher restores its crosspoint status. The control panel requests the status of the routing switcher. 2–10 • Overview NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)

  • Page 21: Installation

    Firmware updates are available from the Ross Video website (www.rossvideo.com). The NK-3G320 is designed to be operated with the front panel closed to ensure adequate cooling via the fans. Warning –...

  • Page 22: Installing A Psu Into The Nk-3G320

    Warning – The NK-3G320 must be connected to the mains earth via the IEC connectors. Warning – An earthed neutral mains supply and residual current device is recommended for safe operation. Installing a PSU into the NK-3G320 ESD Susceptibility –...

  • Page 23: Installing The Routing Switcher System In A Star Layout

    2. Connect the NK-3G320 directly to the AC mains via the IEC connectors on the rear panel. 3. Connect a straight-through CAT5 cable between the T-BUS connector on the rear panel of the NK-3G320 and a T-BUS connector on the rear panel of a remote control panel or other control device, another NK Series routing switcher, or an NK-IPS (see Figure 3.1).
  • Page 24 6. Connect any remaining NK Series equipment in this manner. Note: • The NK-3G320 is designed for installation into a standard 19" equipment rack. It has integrated rack ears, allowing it to be screwed in using standard screws and cage nuts.

  • Page 25: Attaching A Bnc Rear Connector Strip To The Rear Panel Of The Nk-3G320

    Use antistatic bags or trays to store and transport the cards. There are two types of BNC rear connector strips that you can attach to the NK-3G320: • NK-I3G-RC (9807-5104-x 3G input) •...

  • Page 26: Inserting A Card Into The Nk-3G320

    An input/output BNC rear connector strip must be installed into the rear panel before the corresponding card can be inserted into the frame. There are four types of cards that you can insert into the NK-3G320 frame: • NK-I3G (9807-5004-x 3G SDI input) •...
  • Page 27 6. Align the card carefully with the guide rails for the slot, then gently push the card into the slot, until the locking levers reach the front of the guide rails. 7. Swing the locking levers out from both ends of the card. NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0) Installation • 3–7...

  • Page 28: Connecting Source And Destination Devices

    To connect source and destination devices to the routing switcher: Connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable with BNC connectors between the source or destination device and the appropriate input or output connector on the rear panel of the NK-3G320. Ensure that the bayonet connector is locked correctly into place.

  • Page 29: Installing The Phoenix Control Service

    3. Enter the IP address of the NK-IPS in the IP Address field. If you do not know the IP address of the NK-IPS, it may be necessary to use the Ross Video Device Finder utility. This is available on the T-Bus Utilities CD provided with the NK-IPS, or from the Ross Video website (www.rossvideo.com).

  • Page 30: Using A Web Browser To Check The Firmware Version

    All NK Series devices that are attached to the NK-IPS are shown, including the firmware version. Upgrading the Firmware Version of a Device For information on upgrading the firmware version of a device, see the readme file that comes with the firmware. 3–10 • Installation NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)

  • Page 31: Setting Up A Routing Switcher

    Opening the Routing Switcher Editor To open the routing switcher editor: 1. Click to open the IPS Explorer pane. 2. Double-click on the icon corresponding to the NK-3G320 that you want to set up. Device Tabs Menu Bar Tool Bar Properties...

  • Page 32: Implementing Your System Plan

    Setup partitions Setup video referencing Figure 4.2 Process for Setting Up the NK-3G320 Note: • Planning a routing switcher system of source and destination devices is not covered by this manual. 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 the Phoenix Control Surface (see Figure 4.1).

  • Page 33: Default Configuration

    The name for the device. The default name for any routing switcher is its product number, for example, NK-3G320. This parameter may be changed to any name that uniquely identifies the device, for example, NK-3G320_1. The name may be up to 16 characters in length. The name is also displayed in IPS Explorer.

  • Page 34: Router Levels

    The input card allows you to enable or disable cable equalization, depending on the cable length and signal data rate for signals that comply with SMPTE 259M, 292M, 344M, 424M and DVB-ASI. When enabled, the cable equalizing inputs of the NK-3G320 adjust to the data rate and cable length to minimize jitter. To set up an input card: 1.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Output Cards

    1. Open the routing switcher editor (see “Opening the Routing Switcher Editor” on page 4–1). 2. Select the Outputs tab. 3. On the simulated NK-3G320, click on the output card that you want to set up. The current details for that card are shown in the Properties pane.
  • Page 36 • If you click and drag across the squares, you can rapidly enable or disable reclocking. • You should save the current document regularly (see “Saving the Current Document for the Routing Switcher” on page 4–11). 4–6 • Setting Up a Routing Switcher NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)

  • Page 37: Setting Up Input And Output Offsets

    Shared output range: 240 to 320 Shared Routing switcher 2 320 x 320 Level 1 First input: 260 First output: 240 Outputs Figure 4.8 Offsetting Two Routing Switchers for Overlapping Inputs and Outputs NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0) Setting Up a Routing Switcher • 4–7...

  • Page 38: Setting Up Partitions

    53 x 53 45 x 45 40 x 40 For example, a 320 × 320 routing switcher may be partitioned as shown in Figure 4.10, Figure 4.11, or Figure 4.12. 4–8 • Setting Up a Routing Switcher NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)
  • Page 39 80 x 80 Partition 3 80 x 80 Unused crosspoints Partition 4 80 x 80 Outputs Figure 4.11 Example of a 320 x 320 Routing Switcher with Four Partitions NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0) Setting Up a Routing Switcher • 4–9...

  • Page 40: Setting Up Video Referencing

    To setup video referencing: 1. Open the routing switcher editor (see “Opening the Routing Switcher Editor” on page 4–1). 2. Select the Config tab. 4–10 • Setting Up a Routing Switcher NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)

  • Page 41: Saving The Current Document For The Routing Switcher

    3. The default location is Desktop\My Documents. 4. Navigate to the folder in which you want to save the configuration document. 5. Click Save. NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0) Setting Up a Routing Switcher • 4–11...

  • Page 42: Sending A Document To A Device

    4. Select the device to which you want to send the current document from the Select Devices list. 5. Click OK. 6. In the IPS Explorer pane, right-click on the device, then select Reload This Device. 4–12 • Setting Up a Routing Switcher NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)

  • Page 43: Operating A Routing Switcher

    LED indicators may be used to check the current operating status of a routing switcher. The primary heartbeat LED indicator is situated on the front panel of a router, in the name badge. The NK-3G320 has additional LEDs on the power supplies, and all of the cards.

  • Page 44: Input Card Leds

    The speed of a fan is not adequate for the maximum recorded temperature of the cards. Red, solid The supply is ±5% outside of its nominal value. Green, solid Indicates currently active matrix. 5–2 • Operating a Routing Switcher NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)

  • Page 45: Psu Led

    Monitoring the NK-3G320 via the Phoenix Control Surface The status of the NK-3G320 may be monitored via the Phoenix Control Surface. You can monitor the overall status on the Config tab, or monitor the status of the cards on the Card Details tab.
  • Page 46 PSU 1 Green PSU 1 OK: PSU 1 is operating correctly. PSU 1 Error: PSU 1 has a fan fault, an internal fault, or the PSU has been removed. 5–4 • Operating a Routing Switcher NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)

  • Page 47: Replacing A Matrix Or Control Card

    2. Select the Card Details tab. The input and output cards show which signals are present. 3. On the simulated NK-3G320, click on the card for which you want to view the details. Note: • If a fuse has opened on a card, or the regulators have failed, the card will not be displayed on the Card Details tab.

  • Page 48: Disabling The Alarm For A Power Supply Card

    4–12) to load the default settings If the NK-3G320 fails to accept any documents that are sent to it, you should reset the device. When you perform a reset, the NK-3G320 takes on the last-known operating state and configuration that is stored in memory.

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Connectors

    Figure 6.1 External View of the T-BUS Connector (RJ45 Female) Table 6.1 Pinouts for the T-BUS Connector Function Ground Ground Tx/Rx RS485+ Tx/Rx RS485- +14.4 V RCP Phantom power Alarm GPI Connector Relay Alarm Figure 6.2 Alarm GPI Connector NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0) Appendix A: Connectors • 6–1...
  • Page 50 6–2 • Appendix A: Connectors NK-3G320 User Guide (1.0)

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B: Specifications Table 7.1 NK-3G320 Specifications Item Specification Inputs Connection 75 Ω BNC Total number of inputs Up to 144 in groups of eight Return loss > 15 dB, 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz > 10 dB, 1.5 GHz to 3.0 GHz Level 800 mV p–p, ±...
  • Page 52 Table 7.1 NK-3G320 Specifications Item Specification Dimensions 19 RU × 390 mm, 19" rack Power consumption < 1200 W Power supply +15 V DC, 32 A, load sharing when two PSUs present Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 8.2 to 4.1 A Output: 14.6 V, 34 A, 500 W maximum...

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