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52/XR MADI Router
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© 2010 DHD Deubner Hoffmann Digital GmbH
Version: 1.14.0

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  • Page 1 Series 52 52/XR MADI Router Manual © 2010 DHD Deubner Hoffmann Digital GmbH Version: 1.14.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Terms of Use - Legal Disclaimer About this Book What is new in this version of the manual? General Information Assemble a Device ........................... 9 1 List of Modules ........................... 10 2 Redundancy Options Controller Redundancy .................................
  • Page 3 Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 52-6120A - XR Dual MADI Module, multimode ................................. 52-6125A - XR Dual MADI Module, single mode ................................. 52-6129A - XR Dual MADI Module, multi/single ................................. 52-5310A - MB/XD/XR GPIO Module, 8 out, 4 in .................................

  • Page 4: Terms Of Use - Legal Disclaimer

    Terms of Use - Legal Disclaimer Terms of Use - Legal Disclaimer Series 52 52/XR MADI Router Manual © 2010 DHD Deubner Hoffmann Digital GmbH This manual is copyright of DHD. It might be distributed and copied as long as it is copied completely as a whole and this copyright notice is included.

  • Page 5: About This Book

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual About this Book This manual refers to the Toolbox5, Version 6.5.21, the DHD Operation Manager, Version 1.4.18 and the DHD Operation Server, Version 1.4.18 This manual will provide you a comprehensive overview about the applications of an 52/XR MADI Router and explains its configuration.
  • Page 6 About this Book The Meaning of Advices in the Text Warning The demands and advices in this fields should be followed unconditional, because otherwise hardware and software products, data bases, as well as persons may suffer a loss. Important The demands and advices in this fields should be followed, because these contents are necessary for the proper operation of the DHD systems.

  • Page 7: What Is New In This Version Of The Manual

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual What is new in this version of the manual? All sections that had been added, deleted or changed are listed below. Click on the entries to reach the respective sections directly. Current version (1.14.0): Chapter / Section State Note...
  • Page 8 What is new in this version of the manual? Chapter / Section State Note Topic name changed from Audio Audio Latency changed Delay to Audio Latency . Version 1.9.0: Chapter / Section State Note Controller Redundancy added Synchronisation changed Information added. 52-5860A XD/XR RS232/RS422...
  • Page 9 Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual Chapter / Section State Note 52-6710A - XR Router/DSP Sync. added Pin assignment. Module 52-6720A True Output added Pin assignment. Monitoring 52-6120A - XR Dual MADI Module, added Meaning of the LEDs. multimode 52-6125A - XR Dual MADI Module, added Meaning of the LEDs.

  • Page 10: General Information

    General Information General Information Safety Instructions Ignoring the following safety instructions may lead to accidents with severe, life-threatening injuries, caused by fire or electric shocks. Always act according to the directions of this manual. Fix the device well in a rack or studio furniture with the mounting orientation given by DHD. Only connect the power cable of the device to a socket, which carries the voltage stated on the specification plate.
  • Page 11 Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual Care Instructions Important The cleaning of a device should be done in Off-Air mode as possible. That means the device does not handle relevant audio and/or logic signals that are integrated in the current broadcasting process. To clean your DHD device, in general a soft, lint-free and dry cloth is sufficient.

  • Page 12: Assemble A Device

    Assemble a Device Assemble a Device Every device is getting assembled individual depending on your special needs. Therefore, different hardware modules, as well as configuration and control software applications are available. If you need help to define your requirements for an 52/XR, please contact your local DHD partner. List of Modules Weblink Go to the 52/XR MADI Router area on our Website to find a current version...

  • Page 13: Redundancy Options

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual Redundancy Options If required, you can operate the 52/XR MADI Router in several redundant ways. Power Supply Redundancy An 52/XR MADI Router can be equipped with a redundant power supply pack. Thus, the internal and external electric power supplies of the device becomes more reliable.

  • Page 14: Controller Redundancy

    Assemble a Device It is not possible to use Router / DSP Kernel modules of different types in one device! MADI Redundancy The MADI modules in the slots 13 to 18 (and in the slots 34 to 39 in a 6 HU frame) can be configured as redundancy for the corresponding modules of the slots 3 to 8 (and the slots 24 to 29 in a 6 HU frame).
  • Page 15 Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual Redundant wiring of Communication Controller modules in 52/XR MADI Router frames. Under normal circumstances the module on slot 2 is the master and the module on slot 19 is the slave. If the module on slot 2 drops out, the module on slot 19 becomes master.
  • Page 16 Assemble a Device MASTER or SLAVE ). Both controllers need to be connected to the DHD network and the Controller network. If you need to add additional switches, please note the DHD Network Specifications. Update the firmware of the controller modules one after each other. Therefore, unplug the slave controller module and update the firmware of the master.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Device To A Pc

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual Connecting the Device to a PC The configuration of an 52/XR MADI Router is done with the aid of a PC. Usually an ethernet interface is employed for this connection. The next section describes how to configure and use this interface of the communication controller. In addition to the ethernet interface, each controller module has an USB interface.

  • Page 18: Ip Configuration

    Connecting the Device to a PC The subnet mask is automatically set to 255.0.0.0 , according to the classification of this IP range. Thus the following IP basic setting results for the example device: · IP address: 10.16.0.2 · Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0 Please learn in the following chapter how to change these settings and adjust them to your IT environment.
  • Page 19 Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual The Network Config window shows the current IP configuration of the device with the serial number which is entered in the Serial No text field. Serial No - The Serial Number The device of which you can see the network settings, is always represented by its serial number ( Serial No ). This serial number is unambiguous and is only valid for one single controller.
  • Page 20 Connecting the Device to a PC Mail Server This text field has no function yet and does not need to be filled in. Time Server Series 52 systems run with an internal system time which can be synchronised to a time server (NTP - Network Time Protocol).

  • Page 21: The Usb Interface

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual The USB Interface You can connect 52/XR MADI Router devices to a PC via USB. The 52-6850 and 52-6851 modules have an according USB interface (B type, USB 2.0). Use the interface for instance in case you do not want an ethernet connection or if you want to locally connect a PC to the 52/XR MADI Router for maintenance purposes.
  • Page 22 Connecting the Device to a PC Step 2: Setting the path. Enter the drive and if necessary the folders, to define the path to the file MX-XR_usb-install.inf and click Next . Step 3: Installing the driver. Version 1.14.0 - 14.04.2010 Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 23 Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual The driver now gets installed. Step 4: Finish the installation. Finally the "Found New Hardware Wizard" will tell you that it has finished the installation and you can end the process by clicking the Finish button. From now on you can communicate with the device via the USB interface. The device manager of the Windows (TM) control panel.

  • Page 24: Configuration And Operation Of An 52/Xr Madi Router

    Connecting the Device to a PC Please contact your IT department or your administrator if you need help to install the driver. Configuration and Operation of an 52/XR MADI Router Configuring with the Toolbox5 Software The configuration software is represented by a executable file named Toolbox5.exe . Double click the file Toolbox5. exe to start the application.
  • Page 25 Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual After the software has started, it displays an empty project list and some basic project properties, which can be customized. The Toolbox5 application window right after startup. From here on, you have two ways to proceed: 1.

  • Page 26: Add Devices

    Configuration and Operation of an 52/XR MADI Router 7.1.1 Add Devices Below the project tree you can find the Add... button. A menu with devices - which can be added to the project - appears after clicking this button. Choose the entry Add 52/XR Router from this menu to add an 52/XR routing device to the project.

  • Page 27: Dsp Frame I/O Configuration

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 7.1.2 DSP Frame I/O Configuration Click onto the + sign in front of the device label to reach the sub-branches of the device configuration. On the DSP Frame I/O tab, the hardware layout of the routing device can be configured. The selected frame size influences the number of configurable inputs and outputs in the Toolbox5, but it has no direct influence concerning the functionality of the hardware.
  • Page 28 Configuration and Operation of an 52/XR MADI Router Important You need at least 3 modules to operate an 52/XR MADI Router. These modules are inserted into the DSP Frame I/O layout by default. · Slot 1: 52-6710 Sync Module · Slot 2: 52-6850 Communication Controller ·...

  • Page 29: Configure And Label Single Inputs And Outputs

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 7.1.3 Configure and Label Single Inputs and Outputs Click onto the + sign in front of the DSP Frame I/O branch and select an existing MADI port to reach the channel configuration. If the Number of Channels is set to 64 or 56, you can switch channels to mono or stereo and set a label for each single input and output here.

  • Page 30: Configuring Madi Redundancy

    Configuration and Operation of an 52/XR MADI Router 7.1.4 Configuring MADI Redundancy Slot 13 to 18 (and slot 34 to 39 in a 6 HU frame) can be operated in normal or redundant mode. If switched to redundant, a MADI port duplicates the signals of the corresponding port on the left side of the router backplane. Choose Enabled in the column Redundancy at the DSP Frame I/O to define the respective MADI port as redundant.

  • Page 31: Linked 52/Mb At A Madi Port

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 7.1.5 Linked 52/MB at a MADI Port If a MADI port was linked to an 52/MB MADI Breakout System, you are able to define the layout of the connected 52/MB device here. Basically, this part of the configuration is to make the whole configuration process easier. The 52/MB hardware itself must not be configured.

  • Page 32: Synchronisation

    Configuration and Operation of an 52/XR MADI Router misinterpretation will occur. Therefore, check the values in the Level Adjust column of all 52-5230 and 52-5250 modules and - if necessary - choose again the wanted values for the single inputs to correct the settings. 7.1.6 Synchronisation Selecting the Audio branch, displays the synchronisation window.

  • Page 33: Transferring A Configuration To A Device

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual The synchronisation tab can be seen by selecting the Audio branch. If a BNC is chosen as sync source, you can define whether the system should react on the rising or the falling edge and you can activate the input termination if the sync signal ends at this input (no t-piece at the input).

  • Page 34: Operation With Dhdos And Dhdom

    Configuration and Operation of an 52/XR MADI Router The Connection Dialog of the Toolbox5. If an 52/XR MADI Router is available but unreachable via network, you probably need to refine the network settings. Please refer to the section Connecting the Device to a PC to learn more about the network configuration of an 52/XR MADI Router.

  • Page 35: Further Information

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual Further Information Maintenance For maintenance purposes the DHD Maintenance software is provided. To start the application the Toolbox5 software needs to opened. In the Toolbox5 select the Maintenance Window command of the View menu or just press the F7 key.
  • Page 36 Further Information Confirming the firmware upload. 4. The updating process starts after pressing Yes . A progress bar is shown during the process, which will only take a few seconds. The progress bar during the firmware upload. 5. After successfully uploading the file, you will be asked to reset the system. The system loads the new operating software after a restart.

  • Page 37: O Module Pin Assignment

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual I/O Module Pin Assignment 8.2.1 52-5310A - MB/XD/XR GPIO Module, 8 out,4 in Pin out for the 52-5310 Module. © 2010 DHD Deubner Hoffmann Digital GmbH Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. The content of this document is for information only. The information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may be changed without notice.

  • Page 38: 52-5311A - Mb/Xd/Xr Gpio Module, 8 Out,4 In

    Further Information 8.2.2 52-5311A - MB/XD/XR GPIO Module, 8 out,4 in Pin out for the 52-5311 Module. Version 1.14.0 - 14.04.2010 Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. The content of this document is for information only. The information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may be changed without notice.

  • Page 39: 52-5320A - Xd/Xr Gpio Module, 16 Out, 4 In

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 8.2.3 52-5320A - XD/XR GPIO Module, 16 out, 4 in Pin out for the 52-5320 Module. © 2010 DHD Deubner Hoffmann Digital GmbH Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. The content of this document is for information only. The information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may be changed without notice.

  • Page 40: 52-6710A - Xr Router/Dsp Sync. Module

    Further Information 8.2.4 52-6710A - XR Router/DSP Sync. Module Pin out for the 52-6710 Module. Version 1.14.0 - 14.04.2010 Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. The content of this document is for information only. The information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may be changed without notice.

  • Page 41: 52-6720A - Xr True Output Monitoring

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 8.2.5 52-6720A - XR True Output Monitoring Pin out for the 52-6720 Module. © 2010 DHD Deubner Hoffmann Digital GmbH Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. The content of this document is for information only. The information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may be changed without notice.

  • Page 42: Meaning Of The Leds

    Further Information Meaning of the LEDs 8.3.1 52-6120A - XR Dual MADI Module, multimode Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-6120 Module. 1. This LED is permanently on if the module is powered. 2. Indicates, that the module is running. This LED blinks. Seen from left to right over the entire system, these LEDs should blink as a moving light.

  • Page 43: 52-6125A - Xr Dual Madi Module, Single Mode

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual is operating now. 8. Normally, the first kernel should send data to the outputs of the lower MADI port. If the first kernel is malfunctioning, LED 8 indicates, that routing kernel no. 2 is sending data to the outputs of the lower MADI port. 9.

  • Page 44: 52-6129A - Xr Dual Madi Module, Multi/Single

    Further Information 5. The LED indicates, that routing kernel no. 1 is locked to the inputs of the upper MADI port. 6. If a redundant kernel is installed, this LED indicates, that routing kernel no. 2 is locked to the inputs of the upper MADI port.
  • Page 45 Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 3. LED 3 indicates, that routing kernel no. 1 is sending data to the outputs of the upper MADI port. This LED is blinking if the first kernel starts malfunctioning. That means, the first kernel should send data to the outputs of the upper MADI port, but it does not.

  • Page 46: 52-5310A - Mb/Xd/Xr Gpio Module, 8 Out, 4 In

    Further Information 8.3.4 52-5310A - MB/XD/XR GPIO Module, 8 out, 4 in Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-5310 Module. 1. This LED is permanently on if the module is powered. 2. Indicates, that the module is running. This LED blinks. Seen from left to right over the entire system, these LEDs should blink as a moving light.

  • Page 47: 52-5311A - Mb/Xd/Xr Gpio Module, 8 Out, 4 In

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 8.3.5 52-5311A - MB/XD/XR GPIO Module, 8 out, 4 in Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-5311 Module. 1. This LED is permanently on if the module is powered. 2. Indicates, that the module is running. This LED blinks. Seen from left to right over the entire system, these LEDs should blink as a moving light.

  • Page 48: 52-5320A - Xd/Xr Gpio Module, 16 Out, 4 In

    Further Information 8.3.6 52-5320A - XD/XR GPIO Module, 16 out, 4 in Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-5311 Module. 1. This LED is permanently on if the module is powered. 2. Indicates, that the module is running. This LED blinks. Seen from left to right over the entire system, these LEDs should blink as a moving light.

  • Page 49: 52-6440A - Xr Router/Dsp Kernel Module 4096

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 8.3.7 52-6440A - XR Router/DSP Kernel Module 4096 Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-6440 Module. 1. This LED is permanently on if the module is powered. 2. This LED shows the hardware status and is permanently on if the boot process of the programmable logic was successfully done.

  • Page 50: 52-6442A - Xr Router/Dsp Kernel Module 2048

    Further Information 8.3.8 52-6442A - XR Router/DSP Kernel Module 2048 Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-6442 Module. 1. This LED is permanently on if the module is powered. 2. This LED shows the hardware status and is permanently on if the boot process of the programmable logic was successfully done.

  • Page 51: 52-6850A - Xr Comm. Controller, Red

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 8.3.9 52-6850A - XR Comm. Controller, red. Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-6850 Module. 1. Indicates, that the module is running. This LED blinks. Seen from left to right over the entire system, these LEDs should blink as a moving light.

  • Page 52: 8.3.10 52-6851A - Xr Communication Controller

    Further Information 8.3.10 52-6851A - XR Communication Controller Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-6851 Module. 1. Indicates, that the module is running. This LED blinks. Seen from left to right over the entire system, these LEDs should blink as a moving light. 2.

  • Page 53: 8.3.11 52-6710A - Xr Router/Dsp Sync. Module

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 8.3.11 52-6710A - XR Router/DSP Sync. Module Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-6710 Module. 1. This LED is permanently on if the module is powered. 2. Indicates, that the module is running. This LED blinks. Seen from left to right over the entire system, these LEDs should blink as a moving light.

  • Page 54: 8.3.12 52-6720A - Xr True Output Monitoring

    Further Information sync module) is locked. 8.3.12 52-6720A - XR True Output Monitoring Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-6720 Module. 1. This LED is permanently on if the module is powered. 2. Indicates, that the module is running. This LED blinks. Seen from left to right over the entire system, these LEDs should blink as a moving light.

  • Page 55: 8.3.13 52-5860A - Xd/Xr Rs232/Rs422 Extender

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual 8.3.13 52-5860A - XD/XR RS232/RS422 Extender Meaning of the LEDs of the 52-5860 Module. 1. This LED is permanently on if the module is powered. 2. Indicates, that an RS422 signal is connected to the lower port. This signal indication does not show, whether it is a valid RS422 signal or not.

  • Page 56: Audio Latency

    Further Information Audio Latency In the table below you can find the latencies of single processes inside the 52/MB MADI Breakout System (same values like the 52/CR) and also for the 52/XR MADI Router. Besides, there are listed some total latencies for possible combinations of processes.

  • Page 57: Example Of Use

    Series 52 - 52/XR MADI Router Manual Example of Use In the following drawing, you can find an example how to integrate an 52/XR MADI Router into an audio network. Series 52 audio network with an 52/XR MADI Router and 52/MX consoles. In this example an 52/XR MADI Router is located in the machine room.

  • Page 58: Index

    Index Index 52-6720A - XR True Output Monitoring 38, 51 52-6850A - Comm. Controller, red. 52-6850A - XR Comm. Controller, red. 52-6851A - Communication Controller 52-6851A - XR Communication Controller 52-8550 - Routing/Scheduling Software 52-8551 - Routing Software 52-8552 - Routing Software, single matrix 32bit float 52-8553 - Additional license for 52-8550 52-8554 - Additional license for 52-8551...
  • Page 59 Series 52 DHD Connection Dialog Load to Device DHD Maintenance software DHDOM DHDOS DSP Frame I/O DSP Frame I/O Configuration MAC address MADI port MADI Redundancy Mail Server Maintenance Ethernet Interface Maintenance Window 15, 32 Example of Use Network Config Firmware Update Network Time Protocol Fixed...
  • Page 60 Index Software subnet mask Sync Module Sync Module Redundancy Sync Source 1 Sync Source 2 Synchronisation synchronisation source Terms of Use The Device Name The Serial Number Time Server Toolbox5 transfer rate Transferring a Configuration to a Device Update Firmware USB Interface VariSpeed View menu...

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