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Summary of Contents for Network Electronics SDI-IP-GTW
- Page 1 Flashlink User Manual SDI-IP-GTW SDI to IP Gateway Rev. 1.3.0...
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Page 3: About This Manual
About this manual This manual explains how to operate the SDI-IP-GTW SDI to IP Video Gateway. It is shown how to install and maintain the unit. In addition, the functionality of the unit is described in detail. - Page 4 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual This page is intentionally left blank...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contact Information ............10 1.2.1 What Equipment is covered by this Manual......10 1.2.2 Software versions ..............11 Role of the SDI-IP-GTW in a Typical System ......11 Summary of Features ............11 Guided Tour............... 12 1.5.1 The User Interface ..............12 1.5.2 Front Panel Description ............12... - Page 6 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Device Info................. 29 3.5.1 Network ................31 3.5.2 Time setting ................34 3.5.3 Alarms .................. 34 3.5.4 SNMP ................... 35 3.5.5 Ping ..................37 3.5.6 Security ................39 3.5.7 RIP-2 (option) ................ 40 IP TX ................. 41 3.6.1...
- Page 7 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Appendix A. Glossary 67 Appendix B. Technical Specification ..........71 SDI port....................71 Ethernet data port................71 Ethernet management port ..............72 Alarm relay and maintenance port specification ........72 AC Mains Input ................72 Physical Details ................72 Environmental Conditions..............73 Compliance..................73 Appendix C.
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Page 9: Introduction
1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this Manual This manual describes how to operate the SDI-IP-GTW SDI to IP Video Gateway hereafter referred to as the SDI-IP-GTW. It is shown how to install and maintain the unit. A detailed technical description of the functionality of the unit is given as part of this document. -
Page 10: Contact Information
This manual does not include any maintenance information or procedures which require the removal of covers. 1.2.1 What Equipment is covered by this Manual This manual covers the SDI-IP-GTW SDI to IP Video Gateway. Figure 1 shows the physical unit. Figure 1. The product The SDI-IP-GTW consists of a 1U high rack-mounted enclosure with a DSP module (Master Module) and an SDI I/O board. -
Page 11: Software Versions
1.3 Role of the SDI-IP-GTW in a Typical System The SDI-IP-GTW provides a bridge between the digital video world and the IP world. The unit provides an interface between SDI video signals to the IP based Network. At the reception site, the unit receives the IP encapsulated data end regenerates the SDI stream. -
Page 12: Guided Tour
IP Network 1.5.3 Rear Panel Description All connectors to the SDI-IP-GTW are provided at the rear panel. Figure 3 shows the rear panel of a SDI-IP-GTW equipped. 1. SDI in. In IP Tx mode, the connector provide a SDI input. In IP Rx mode, the connector provides an SDI input for digital Genlock input. -
Page 13: Construction
7. Technical Earth. The SDI-IP-GTW provide a Technical Earth. 8. Mains Power Connection. This is the Power Supply Connection. 9. LEDs. The SDI-IP-GTW provides on the rear four LEDs related to the operation of the equipment. In addition, there are LEDs related to the SDI ports, the management port and the data port. - Page 14 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Upgrade of Features for more information Table 2. Functionality enabled through software licenses Functionality Max value Description Forward Error Correction: Pro-MPEG Forward Error Correction enabled for use on the transmitted stream. VLAN tagging: VLAN tagging enabled for use on all streams.
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Page 15: Installing The Equipment
User’s manual 2.2 Installing the Equipment 2.2.1 Selecting a site for the equipment. As with any electric device, you should place the SDI-IP-GTW where it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, or electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the site you select should meet the following requirements: •... -
Page 16: To Fix The Equipment
Do not run ac power cables and signal cables in the same duct. 2.2.4 Equipment access The SDI-IP-GTW has connectors at the rear. When installing the unit, ensure that the unit is installed to allow easy access to the rear of the unit. -
Page 17: To Connect The Equipment
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual The SDI-IP-GTW should be installed to allow adequate flow of free-air. Ensure that the ventilation holes on each side of the SDI-IP-GTW are not blocked and allow at least 50 mm free air-space at each side of the unit. - Page 18 2.2.6.2 Ethernet data port Connect the Ethernet data port to the network. In IP transmit mode, the SDI-IP-GTW will send an IP stream to the network. In IP receive mode, the SDI-IP-GTW will receive an IP stream from the network.
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Page 19: Power
The SDI-IP-GTW provides a wide-ranging power supply covering a rate voltage range 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz. Please refer to Technical Specification for a detailed specification of the power supply. -
Page 20: Signal Connections
2.4 Signal Connections 2.4.1 Introduction All signal connectors are located at the rear of the SDI-IP-GTW. For detailed specifications of the different interfaces, please refer to Chapter 5.6Appendix B. Please ensure that specified cables are used in order to ensure signal... -
Page 21: Sdi Ports
Figure 7. Rear panel connectors 2.4.2 SDI ports The SDI-IP-GTW provides one SDI input and two SDI output ports. In addition, one SDI test output port is provided. The operator can configure the unit as an IP transmitter or an IP receiver. -
Page 22: Ethernet Data Port
Ethernet port and the SFP slot. Through the user interface the user selects on which port the data should be available. 2.4.4 Ethernet management port The SDI-IP-GTW is provided with an ethernet management port for configuration and control. The interface is 100Base-T. Please connect... -
Page 23: Leds
Connector type RJ45 Two LEDs are associated with the Ethernet management port. 2.5 LEDs The SDI-IP-GTW is equipped with 4 LEDs at the front. The following table describes the meaning of the front LEDs. Table 8. Front panel LEDs Indicator... -
Page 24: Powering Up/Down
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Traffic and link indicator Description Green Lit when link Blinks when data is transmitted or received. Speed indicator Description Unlit 10Mbit/s Green 100Mbit/s Yellow 1000Mbit/s 2.6 Powering Up/Down 2.6.1 Before Powering up Before powering-up the unit, please check the following: •... -
Page 25: Operating The Equipment
WEB browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla or Opera) and FLASH player version 7.0 or newer. In order to connect to the user interface of the SDI-IP-GTW only enter the IP address of the management data port. The default IP address of the management port is 10.0.0.10. - Page 26 The activity bar will light every time the computer is requesting or sending data to the SDI-IP-GTW. Under normal operation, the activity bar shall twinkle regularly. Main menus: The WEB-based user interface of the SDI-IP-GTW consists of the following main pages: Status, Device Info, IP TX/IP RX, Network and Save/Load.
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Page 27: Status
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Main tab (page) Sub-tab Description this page. Network This is where IP address, subnet mask and default gateway is defined for management interface and data interface. In addition, for the data interfaces, the Advanced tab provides configuration of in-band management. - Page 28 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual 3.4.1.1 Current alarms The lower part of the page shows a current alarm table. Each line is associated with a current alarm condition. The line is coloured with the severity of the alarm; red when critical alarm and yellow for warning.
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Page 29: Device Info
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual On Time: The time when the alarm was raised. Off Time: The time when the alarm was cleared. Text: A text describing the alarm. Source: An extra text describing a possible source for the alarm event. Alarm ID: Displays the unique alarm ID for this alarm type in the system. - Page 30 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 10. The device info page The upper part of the Device Info page contains product information. This includes the following parameters: Name: The name of the unit configured by the user. Product type: SDI-IP-GTW Serial number: A number which uniquely identifies the unit.
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Page 31: Network
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual 3.5.1 Network On Network sub-page the management interface and the Ethernet data interface is configured. For each of the interfaces the following information is configured: IP address: The IP address entered as four decimal triplets separated by decimal points (full stop/period) e.g. 10.40.81.120. - Page 32 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 11. The device info, network and advanced, sub-page Allow ping response: Tick this box to filter incoming ICMP messages. Allow in-band management: Tick this box to allow management traffic on the data port. Use as default management interface: Tick this box to use the data port as the default management interface.
- Page 33 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 12 The device info, network and advanced sub-page, IP-RX 3.5.1.2 SFP Figure 13. The device info page, Network and SFP sub-page...
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Page 34: Time Setting
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual This sub-page is only shown if the unit is equipped with an SFP slot. The page displays information provided by the SFP module installed. The values are shown exactly as read from the SFP module. 3.5.2 Time setting Figure 14 shows the sub-page for time setting used for alarm reports. -
Page 35: Snmp
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 15. Alarm sub-page In order to change the severity level of an alarm event, select the alarm event in the left table and the selected event will appear in the "Filter Settings" frame. Select the severity level (Filtered, Warning or Critical) from the list and press "Apply Filter Change"... - Page 36 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 16. SNMP sub-page Trap Destination Servers: List of IP addresses to added trap servers. Add Trap Server: Enter the IP address of the server and press the “Add Trap Server” button. Delete a trap server: Select the IP address in the list to delete and press the...
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Page 37: Ping
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual 3.5.5 Ping The ping page can be used to check for connectivity between devices. It is especially useful to ping the receiving data port from the IP transmitter to see if the receiver can be reached. Figure 17 shows the Ping page with its parameters. - Page 38 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Start: Press this button to start the ping sequence configured above. The status of the ping sequence is displayed in the status frame at the right side. Status values are reset on pressing the start button. After pressing the start button the label switches to Stop, and the button can be pressed again to cancel the ping sequence.
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Page 39: Security
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual 3.5.6 Security Figure 18 shows the sub-page for user security. When password protection is enabled, a login dialog will appear when accessing the unit for the first time. Logout is automatically performed when the web- browser is closed. - Page 40 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual 3.5.7 RIP-2 (option) The SDI-IP-GTW may be equipped with RIP-2 functionality. If the option is present, the SDI-IP-GTW will transmit RIP-2 messages regularly. The content of the RIP-2 messages is set as specified in this chapter. RIP2 messages are sent with one entry each. The metric of this entry can be set either manually or automatic based on the current alarm level of the unit.
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Page 41: Rip-2 (Option)
Critical->Clear change to when the "clear" metric value will be sent in the outgoing RIP-2 messages. In other words, it specifies the time that must elapse in alarm OK state before the SDI-IP-GTW actually will signal that it is OK. This time applies both for alarm clear events and unit reboot. -
Page 42: Main
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 20. IP TX page The left part of screen shows a three containing all the SDI input ports. Select a port by pressing the port name. The information to the right of the page is related to the selected stream. - Page 43 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual IP destination addr: Enter the IP address of the unit to receive the stream. UDP dest. port: Enter the UDP destination port of the unit to receive the stream. UDP port numbers are in the range 1-65535.
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Page 44: Fec Settings
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Quality of service – Setting Packet priority for further details. Time to Live (TTL): Enter Time to Live parameter as a byte value to be set in the Time to Live (TTL) field in the IP header as specified in RFC- 791. - Page 45 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual FEC Mode: • Select "No FEC" to not calculate and send any FEC data. • Select "Column only" to calculate and send one-dimensional FEC data. • Select "Column and Row" to calculate and send two-dimensional FEC data.
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Page 46: Vlan Settings
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual In order to make it possible to demonstrate the function of the FEC engine, SDI-IP-GTW provides a mode to drop IP packets on the transmitter. Frame drop: Enter the percentage of packets to be dropped from this channel. -
Page 47: Ip Rx
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual 3.7 IP RX 3.7.1 Main Figure 23 shows the IP RX page. The purpose of this page is to provide an interface for configuring the receive parameters for the SDI output stream. Figure 23. IP RX page The left part of screen shows a tree containing all the SDI output ports. - Page 48 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Lock to reference: Tick this box in order to lock the phase and rate of the output signal to an external SDI signal. NOTE: In order to use this feature, a valid reference SDI signal must be present on the SDI input port (#1).
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Page 49: Fec Settings
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual 3.7.1.5 IP RX Status Locked: Indicates "Yes" when the unit has locked to the input stream and is currently playing out a valid SDI stream. Total rate: The total IP rate received on this channel. Current buffer fill: Shows the number of bytes currently in the buffer. - Page 50 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Enable FEC: Tick this box to enable use of FEC. Alarm threshold: The FEC Threshold Alarm will be raised if the distance between successive lost IP frames is below this threshold. In the Status frame the following parameters are shown: Lost IP frames: This counter shows the number of lost IP frames.
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Page 51: Vlan Settings
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual 3.7.3 VLAN Settings Figure 25. The VLAN sub-page of an IP receiver This sub-page will only appear if the unit is enabled with VLAN Enable VLAN tagging: Tick this box to enable the use of VLAN tagging. - Page 52 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 26. Network page for unit in IP TX mode 3.8.1.1 Data Network Interface Status Interface speed: Shows the rate in Mbit/s of the data network interface. Duplex mode: Full duplex or half duplex dependent on the configuration of the port.
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Page 53: Save/Load
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 27 shows the Network page for a unit configured to receive an SDI stream over an IP network. Figure 27. Network page for unit in IP RX mode Data Network Interface Status is the same for an IP transmitter and an IP receiver. -
Page 54: Saving A Configuration
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 28. Save/load configuration page The configuration in effect while the unit is operating is called the current configuration. 3.9.1 Saving a Configuration In order to save the current configuration of the unit to a file, press right mousebutton on the link labelled "XML Configuration file"... -
Page 55: Loading A Configuration
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 29. Save/Load page when saving configuration 3.9.2 Loading a Configuration In order to upload a new configuration file to the unit, browse to find the file and select the file or enter the file including path directly. When the file name including path is entered, select "Upload configuration". - Page 56 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual This page is intentionally left blank...
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Page 57: Equipment Description
SDI-IP-GTW. 4.2 Functional Description 4.2.1 Introduction The SDI-IP-GTW consists of a main module and 1 SDI module with one SDI input connector and three SDI output connectors. Optical Gigabit is provided as a hardware option. -
Page 58: Management
The MIB is available on request. 4.2.5 Alarms The SDI-IP-GTW indicates alarm or fail status to the user in four ways: • WEB interface •... -
Page 59: Overview Of Video Over Ip
4.3 Overview of Video over IP 4.3.1 Protocol mapping One of the core functions in the SDI-IP-GTW is the IP encapsulation of the SDI stream. The task is basically to encapsulate SDI frame data into IP frames, using the right headers. -
Page 60: Data Flow Block Diagrams
UDP layer. The operator can configure destination port for the SDI data. The MTU for Ethernet is usually 1500 bytes. TCP is used for control data. 4.4 Data Flow Block Diagrams The following figure shows the data flow between two SDI-IP-GTW over an IP network. - Page 61 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 31. Data flow between two units...
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Page 63: Preventive Maintenance And Fault Finding
• Remove power from the unit. • Clean the external surfaces of the SDI-IP-GTW with a soft cloth dampened with a mixture of mild detergent and water. • Make sure that the unit is completely dry before reconnecting it to a power source. -
Page 64: Maintenance
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual 5.3 Maintenance 5.3.1 Warranty The SDI-IP-GTW is covered by standard Network Electronics warranty service for a period of 12 months from delivery. The warranty covers the following: • All material defects in the equipment for a period of 12 months •... -
Page 65: Psu Led Unlit / Power Supply Problem
Customer Support. Switch off the equipment if it becomes unusable, or to protect it from further damage. 5.4.3 PSU LED Unlit / Power Supply Problem If the SDI-IP-GTW PSU LED is unlit, fault-finding the problem is detailed in the following table. Table 12. Power fault-finding... -
Page 66: Alarm Led Lit / Alarm Condition
Please contact your local jurisdiction or local authority for specific advice on disposal. 5.6 To return the unit Before shipping the SDI-IP-GTW to Network Electronics, contact your local Network Electronics reseller or Network Electronics directly for additional details. •... -
Page 67: Appendix A. Glossary
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Appendix A. Glossary 1000Base-T: The term for the Electrical Gigabit Ethernet interface. This is the most common interface for Gigabit Ethernet. Most Gigabit- enabled PCs and equipment use this interface. ARP: Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol used to "resolve" IP addresses into underlying Ethernet MAC addresses. - Page 68 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual HTTP: HyperText Transfer Protocol. The fundamental protocol used on the Internet for transmission of WEB pages and other data between servers and PCs. ICMP: Internet Control Message Protocol. ICMP messages, delivered in IP packets, are used for out-of-band messages related to network operation or mis-operation.
- Page 69 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual QoS: Quality of Service. A common term for a set of parameters describing the quality you get from an IP network: Throughput, availability, delay, jitter and packet loss. QPSK: Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying. The digital modulation type typically used for transmission of digital TV signals over satellite. Often referred to as DVB-S.
- Page 70 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual SNTP: Simple Network Time Protocol is an Internet protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers to some time reference. It is a simplified version of the protocol NTP protocol which is too complicated for many systems.
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Page 71: Appendix B. Technical Specification
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Appendix B. Technical Specification B.1 SDI port Table 13. SDI Port Specification Item Specification Type SDI, Coaxial cable Connector type BNC 75 ohm socket Signal Compliant with ANSI/SMPTE 259M-1997 Line rate 270Mbit/s ± 100ppm Maximum cable length... -
Page 72: Ethernet Management Port
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual B.3 Ethernet management port Table 17. Ethernet Management Port Specification Item Specification Type 10/100Base-T Connector type RJ45 Safety status (UK) SELV B.4 Alarm relay and maintenance port specification Table 18. Alarm Relay and Maintenance Port Specification Item... -
Page 73: Environmental Conditions
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Overall width 485 mm including fixing brackets Depth 320 mm excluding connectors Overall depth 340 mm including connectors Approximate weight 3 kg Rack-mount case 19 inch width, 1 U height B.7 Environmental Conditions Table 21. Environmental specification... -
Page 74: Appendix C. References
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual EN 55022 and European Emission Standards AS/NZS 3548 Australian and Limits and methods of New Zealand measurement of radio frequency interference characteristics of information technology equipment – Class A EN 61000-3-2 European Electronic Compatibility (EMC), Part 3 Limits, Section 2. - Page 75 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual • ISO13818-1,2 and 3: MPEG-2 Video and Audio and Systems • EN 300 468: Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Specification for Service Information (SI) in DVB systems • RFC 1889 - RTP: A Transport Protocol for Real-Time Applications.
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Page 76: Appendix D. Upgrade Of Features
SFP module cage mounted and can be used with SFP module. When you order upgrade of functionality on your SDI-IP-GTW, you will receive a license key on email. Figure 32 shows the format of the license key. The license key is an encrypted code linked to the serial number of the unit to be upgraded. - Page 77 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 33. Feature upgrade page Note: Remember to include the dashed line before and after the encrypted contents. The dialogue shown in Figure 34 will appear when a valid license key is downloaded to the unit.
- Page 78 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 34. Feature upgrade dialogue Note: Please observe that you have to switch off and on the unit to active the new keys. In addition to the feature upgrade field, the Upgrade-page contains information about the unit and currently enabled features.
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Page 79: Appendix E. Software Upgrade
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Appendix E. Software upgrade SW loading can be performed from the bottom of the /upgrade page, as shown in Figure 35. Press the ‘Browse’ button and select the file to load to the device. The file must have the filename extension ‘.out’. Then press the ‘Upload Software’... - Page 80 SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Figure 37 SW load status Please remember to verify the new SW version on the ‘Device Info’ page after the device has re-booted.
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Page 81: Appendix F. Quality Of Service - Setting Packet Priority
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual Appendix F. Quality of service – Setting Packet priority Normal IP routing is by best effort. This does not work well for broadcast television as the video and audio components needs to be transport as a continuous flow of packets without inference caused by other traffic over the internet. -
Page 82: Layer 2 Priority
SDI-IP-GTW User Manual SDI-IP-GTW Configuration The number entered into the Type of service (TOS) field on the TX configuration menu defines all 7 bits. The value used should be in accordance with traffic engineering policy of network and should be in the range from 0 to 63.