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JUPITER CONTROL SYSTEM Release Notes Software Version 7.9.0 071827513 NOVEMBER 2010...
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JUPITER CONTROL SYSTEM Release Notes Software Version 7.9.0 071827513 NOVEMBER 2010...
7.9.0 Version NOVEMBER 2010 JUPITER Release Notes Introduction This document describes new product enhancements that are provided in the 7.9.0 version of the Jupiter Control system. The installation procedure that should be used to upgrade a Jupiter system to the 7.9.0 version is also described in this document (See the Upgrading to 7.9.0 section).
System Administrator for this information. Note Grass Valley recommends that you enter the IP address of your Jupiter PC and use 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask if there is no Gateway. However, only enter this information if your System Administrator does not provide the needed information.
Entering Serial Protocol Information You may need to modify the Configuration set that is currently active; if so, Grass Valley recommends that you make a copy for editing before making these changes. For more information about modifying the Configuration set, please see the CM-4000 or CM-4400 Control Module manuals.
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Version 7.9.0 Note On the Title bar of the Jupiter Configurator application you will see the name of the Configuration set. Make sure that the configuration set that is opened is the correct set that you want to change. Follow these steps to enter or modify the Serial Protocol table: 1.
Pro-Bel SW-P-08 Protocol Entering MPK information You will need to make entries in the MPK Devices table for the port to asso- ciate the Input, Output and Level sets. The Device Type is Serial with a Serial Input and an Output set. The level type is cp3000. Note These steps assume that a Serial Input set, Output set, and a Level set have already been configured.
1023 inputs or outputs. Determining the Protocol Matrix and Level When a Third-Party switcher of this type and a Grass Valley Crosspoint Bus switcher are entered on the Switcher Description table, an offset of 100 can be used to avoid having the same level numbers for both switchers.
Pro-Bel SW-P-08 Protocol (PLvl) divided by 16. The protocol level is the remaining physical level value from 16. The physical level is found on the Jupiter CM’s Switcher Description table. For example, in Figure 6 the Physical level value on row 7 is 102. Figure 6.
In most cases, you will need to modify the Serial Protocol set that is cur- rently active; if so, Grass Valley recommends that you a copy for editing. For more information, please see the CM-4000 or CM-4400 Control Module.
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Pro-Bel SW-P-08 Protocol Figure 7. Example of the Serial Protocol Table 2. Double−click the protocol box that is associated with the Serial port. A drop-down list will show the possible protocol types. 3. Select the P8R (SW-P-08 Router Control) protocol. 4.
Pro-Bel SW-P-08 Protocol P08 (SW-P-08 Control Panel) The P08 (SW-P-08 Control Panel) driver will receive the following: Table 5. P08 (SW-P-08 Control Panel) Received Information Message Value CONNECT CONNECT_EXT INTERROGATE INTERROGATE_EXT CONNECTED CONNECTED_EXT Single source name request Single destination name request Single source name extended Single destination name...
Version 7.9.0 Physical Serial Interface This section describes the pins of the Serial cable. The two Tables (Table 7 Table 8) describe the configuration. Figure 9. Serial Cable Pin-out R− T− RS-422/485 RS-232 DTE (female) (male) Table 7. Control Module RS-422/485 Female 9 pin Configuration Pin # Configuration Table 8.
The Remote PC feature is no longer supported in Jupiter version 7.8.2 and may not work as desired due to changes in the Microsoft Windows oper- ating system. Grass Valley has no control over the changes Microsoft imple- ments. Furthermore, Grass Valley assumes no responsibility or liability for any continued use of this feature;...
Using the Spanning Tree protocol will cause port latency on the switch when a device reboots and this will cause Jupiter network problems. Grass Valley assumes no responsibility or liability for use of the Spanning Tree protocol; the user of this protocol must assume all risk and liability as...
• All switcher status will be lost. To restore status, make note of the status of all outputs before starting the upgrade and re-take all switches. Or, you can use Router Save/Restore to restore status on Grass Valley (GV) routers.
(CM-4000 and CM-4400) are updated. Existing matrix cross-points will remain selected, but source to destination changes will not be possible while the control boards are off-line. Contact Grass Valley Customer Support if you have any questions regarding this software update. JUPITER — Release Notes...
Software Update Note Read these instructions carefully and follow all the steps exactly to help ensure that your update goes smoothly. Update Only Existing Jupiter Systems This procedure is for updating an existing Jupiter system that has been pre- viously installed, completely configured, and is operating correctly. New Jupiter systems ship from the factory with the latest version of software pre-installed.
Version 7.9.0 Installing the Jupiter Software Components Updating a Previous Installation The update procedure is a two-step process. The first step will be to remove the previous version of the Jupiter software. The second step will then start the installation of the latest version of the application. Removing the Previous Version The Installation program will check to see if an earlier version of Jupiter is installed on the computer.
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Installing the Jupiter Software Components The Welcome - Remove the program screen will then appear after a few minutes (Figure 12). Figure 12. Welcome - Remove the Program Screen 2. Click the button. The Setup Status screen will then appear Next>...
Version 7.9.0 When the removal of the application has been completed, the Maintenance Complete screen will then appear (Figure 14). Figure 14. Maintenance Complete Screen 3. Click the button. The InstallShield Wizard application will then Finish close. You can now install the latest version of Jupiter. Installing the Latest Version Note To help ensure any hidden activity is stopped you should restart the com-...
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Installing the Jupiter Software Components Follow these steps to start a new installation Process: 1. Insert the Jupiter System Software CD into the PC. If the Installation Program doesn’t start up automatically, double-click the icon Setup.exe on the CD. The Jupiter Installation Welcome screen will then be displayed (Figure 15).
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Version 7.9.0 4. Select the radio button. Anyone who uses this computer (all users) 5. Click the button. The Software License Agreement screen will Next > then appear (Figure 17). Figure 17. License Agreement 6. Click the button to accept the license agreement. The Setup Type screen will then appear (Figure 18).
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Installing the Jupiter Software Components Figure 19. Question Screen 8. Click the button if the letter is correct or if you are not using the Saturn Master Control system. The Choose Destination location screen will then appear (Figure 20). Figure 20. Choose Destination Location Screen 9.
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Version 7.9.0 Note Consult with your Network administrator if you do not know the network values to enter. • If there is more than one Network card installed, all the cards will appear in the dialog window. • Enter the Port information in the respective fields 11.
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Installing the Jupiter Software Components Using a Static IP Address The Start Copying Files screen will appear (Figure 23). Figure 23. Start Copying Files Screen 1. Review the Current Settings and then click the button. The Setup Next> Status screen will then appear (Figure 24).
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Version 7.9.0 Figure 25. InstallShield Wizard Complete Screen 2. Click the button. The installation process is now completed. Finish JUPITER — Release Notes...
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