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TECHNICAL REFERENCE

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Version 4.00 - June 2014

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  • Page 1: Technical Reference

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Version 4.00 - June 2014...
  • Page 3 (for manuals on hardware products) or at the following page on the EVS website: http://www.evs.com/contacts. User Manuals on EVS Website The latest version of the user manual, if any, and other user manuals on EVS products can be found on the EVS download center, on the following webpage: http://www.evs.com/downloadcenter.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XHub3 4.00 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S NEW? 1. INTRODUCTION 2. HARDWARE 2.1. Dimensions 2.2. Front Panel 2.3. Rear Panel 2.4. Interconnecting XHubs 3. SOFTWARE 3.1. Identifying the XHub Software Version 3.2. Upgrading the XHub Software...

  • Page 6: What's New

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 4.00.B - June 2014 What's New? In the XHub3 Technical Reference manual, the icon has been added on the left margin to highlight information on new and updated features. The changes linked to new features in version 4.00 are listed below.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XHub3 4.00 Introduction XHub3 is an 8-port SDTI hub for the XNet. It provides information about general network status and status of individual branches of the network, automatically isolating faulty branches in case of unexpected problems, and protects the other sections of the network to guarantee continued operation.

  • Page 8: Hardware

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 4.00.B - June 2014 Hardware 2.1. Dimensions Overview • 1RU 19” rackmount • 110/220V auto-switch redundant power supply • Power consumption: 0.35 A (inrush current) • Weight: 4.08 kg / 3.99 lbs Front View Top View...

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Element Status LED Speed LED Branch Status LEDs Master / Slave switch Version switch USB port (B type) Power switch 1 Power switch 2 Status LED The Status LED will flash green when the XHub3 is in operation. 2. Hardware...
  • Page 10 From Multicam 10.05 and higher, the XNet will no longer operate in 540 Mbps. XHub3 v4.00 will however still be able to work in this bitrate. Network Branch Status LED The eight LEDs give indication on the status of each of the eight XHub3 branches: LED behavior Meaning...
  • Page 11 XHub. Master / Slave Switch An XHub3 can be set as the master by moving the switch up to MASTER. To set a XHub3 as slave, move the switch down to SLAVE. See section "Interconnecting XHubs" on page 7 for more information.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 4.00.B - June 2014 2.3. Rear Panel Overview Element Power supply 2 (IEC connector) Power supply 1 (IEC connector) Configuration DIP switch matrix Status LED Speed LED Link connector Branch status LEDs Input connectors Output connectors Configuration DIP Switch Matrix All 8 switches must be up for normal operations.

  • Page 13: Input And Output Bnc Connectors

    8 input BNC connectors and 8 output BNC connectors are used to connect devices in the SDTI network. Note The IN and OUT connectors are located opposite compared to the XHub[2] hardware. On a XHub3, the input connectors are located on the top row. 2.4. Interconnecting XHubs Purpose When more than 8 XNet branches are required, it is possible to connect several XHubs to a Master XHub to obtain the required number of branches.

  • Page 14: Maximum Cable Lengths

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 4.00.B - June 2014 Maximum Cable Lengths The following table specifies the maximum cable lengths depending on the cable type, and the SDTI network speed. The 540Mbps is only supported up to Multicam 10.04. Cable Type @ 2970 Mbps...

  • Page 15: Software

    Version How to Identify the XHub Version The version run by XHub3 can be determined by means of the version switch on the front panel. This does not require switching off the XHub and it maintains normal operations during the version check state.

  • Page 16: Upgrading The Xhub Software

    EVS Broadcast Equipment SA Issue 4.00.B - June 2014 3.2. Upgrading the XHub Software The upgrade of the XHub3 software is performed via USB cable. The USB driver and the software upgrade can be done at the same time. 1. Connect ... ◦...
  • Page 17 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XHub3 4.00 3. Click Next. 4. Select the location to save the dr ivers to. 5. Click Next. 6. Click Install. 3. Software...
  • Page 18 7. Click Install. A DOS window opens for update. The Branch Status LED on the XHub3 front panel shows the software version already installed on the XHub3 device. 8. Press the U key to upgrade the software version (or press the Q key to quit without installing).
  • Page 19 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL XHub3 4.00 10. Press Q to quit. 11. Click OK to close the Setup wizard. 12. Shut down and restart the XHub3. 3. Software...
  • Page 22 Belgium www.evs.com/contact EVS Broadcast Equipment is continuously adapting and improving its products in accordance with the ever changing requirements of the Broadcast Industry. The data contained herein is therefore subject to change without prior notice. Companies and product names are To learn more about EVS go to www.evs.com...

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