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Snell Sirius 600 User Manual

Medium-scale router offering a mix of aes, sdi, asi and hd and 3g signals in one frame
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Sirius 600
Medium-scale router offering a mix of AES, SDI, ASI and HD and 3G
signals in one frame
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Sirius 600 Medium-scale router offering a mix of AES, SDI, ASI and HD and 3G signals in one frame snellgroup.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.2.2 Slave Sirius 600 Frames Only ....... . . 7...
  • Page 3 7.1 Connecting Sirius 600 to a Network ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    512 x 512. The use of a generic broadband crosspoint has given the Sirius 600 range the ability to pass any digital signal type, up to and including 3D-SDI, through the same crosspoint matrix. Input and output processing is performed by modular, signal specific, Input/Output cards.

  • Page 5: Sirius 600 User Manuals

    625 line references are supplied to the frame, ensuring SMPTE RP168 compliant switching between sources of the same standards. The Sirius 600 audio router is designed to work with mixed stereo and mono channels, where the necessary combining and switching is applied at both the input and output stages, for both the analogue and digital formats.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Determine how many levels of what size you require by setting the switches on the front of the 2430 /1 /2/3 /4/5 module using the diagram in Section 6.7 Fig 1. Router Configuration Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 6 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 7: Sirius 600 Control

    Sirius 600 www.snellgroup.com Quick Start Guide 2.2 Sirius 600 Control 2.2.1 Master Sirius 600 Frames Only Will you run the Sirius standalone , or connect it Standalone Aurora to another control system, like Aurora? Do your system Will it use the 'fixed'...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation 3. Installation The Sirius 600 range of routers is supplied in 16U, 7U or 4U frames with integral power supplies and cooling. All cards and modules are accessible from the front after the door has been opened or removed, and all signal and control cables are connected to rear panels.
  • Page 9 AA Output, Balanced 4796 1768 Table 1. Sirius 600 Cards 1 & 2 Compatibility (Continued) Table 2. is a comprehensive list of Snell Sirius 600 Cards and Modules. The list contains both legacy and current product. Please check availability. Series Card Description...
  • Page 10 Composite Video Input 3795 Composite Video Output module 1762 SDV & Analogue Video Input module 1774 HD & Sirius 600 2 SD Outputs SDV rear panel for SDV 3995/6 and Analogue Video Output 1764 modules. 3972 3G Re-clocking Input 3973...

  • Page 11: Sirius 600 Compatibility Rules

    3.2.1 Sirius 600 Compatibility Rules Do not use Sirius 600 1 Audio modules, Timecode or data in a frame with any Sirius 600 2 cards or Sirius 600 1 4911's (Sirius 610 (4U)/Sirius 620 (7U)) or 4909's (Sirius 630 (16U)) i.e.
  • Page 12 DO NOT USE with all Sirius 600 2 crosspoint cards. Always use the correct rear panels. i.e Sirius 600 1 with 1 and Sirius 600 2 with 2. e.g. Sirius 600 1 3996 (3999) SDV Non-Re-clocking and 3995 (3998) SDV Re-clocking use the 1764 (1774) rear panel.

  • Page 13: Card Locations In Sirius 620 (7U) Frame

    8 Inputs per Card Output Cards Input Cards 8 Inputs per Card 8 Inputs per Card Input and Output Monitoring Card for Entire Frame Fig 4. Card locations in Sirius 620 (7U) Frame Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 13 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 14: Card Location In A Sirius 610 (4U) Frame - Video And Audio Combinations

    If an AES crosspoint card is fitted it is important to set the switches on this crosspoint card Note: to match those of the control cards. Router 4911 Inserted 4911 Switch settings Control card switch settings Configuration SW3-3 SW3-4 Square Square Non-square Non-square Table 4. Router Configuration Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 14 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 15: Sirius 610 (4U) Frame Options

    It is important to set the switches on the AES crosspoint card to match those of the control cards. 4911 Switch settings Control card switch settings SW3-3 SW3-4 Table 8. No other switch settings are valid. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 15 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 16: Card Locations In Sirius 630 (16U) Video Or Unbalanced Aes Router Frame

    The user must refer to the Sirius 600 monitoring user guide for full details. The fan and power supply modules are the same as used in the Sirius 610 (4U) and Sirius 620 (7U) frames.
  • Page 17 201 - 208 3998 FAN MODU LE 192 - 185 193 - 200 3998 193 2 Fig 5. Card Locations in Sirius 630 (16U) Video or Unbalanced AES Router Frame Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 17 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 18: Sdv Router Configurations

    The user must refer to both the control card section of this manual, and the 4911 user guide for full configuration details. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 18 © 2014 Snell Limited...
  • Page 19 The user should refer to Section 3 of the main Sirius 600 user manual for a front view of card positions in the Sirius 610 (4U), Sirius 620 (7U) and Sirius 630 (16U) frames, and also for a full table of non-square router configurations.

  • Page 20: Inserting And Removing Cards

    Installation 3.10 Inserting and Removing Cards Fig 6.shows that all card handles locate into the metalwork of the Sirius 600 frame in such a way that allows easy insertion and removal. Pulling the bottom of the handle outwards will lever the card out of its socket for removal. When inserting the module, the handle must be lifted and located in the frame as shown, before using the handle to push the card fully home.

  • Page 21: Fan Module

    Ethernet port, both of which are detailed in a later section. NOTE: The fans in the Sirius 600 PSU have a sensitive monitoring circuit to ensure detection of any failed fans. The circuit is affected by many factors, including temperature, air restriction in the frame and also air inlet restrictions, plus the ageing of the fans themselves.

  • Page 22: Rear Panel Control Connections And Switches

    If the alarm remains repeat, turning another ¼ turn clockwise (It should not be neces- sary to adjust more than ½ turn, in total) If the fault alarm is still present return the unit to Snell or your local dealer, as described in 'General Information' on the user manual CD.
  • Page 23 ALARMS HDTV reference if 2434 control card in use RS 4 85 Third serial port only active on 2434 module if Snell have implemented a custom protocol 52 5 62 5 Switch to select balanced (D type) or unbalanced (BNC) AES reference Fig 9.
  • Page 24 Relay contacts for PSUs 1 and 2, and fan card Relay contacts for PSUs 3 and 4 HDTV reference input Third serial port only active on Sirius 600 630 module if Snell have implemented a custom protocol Fig 10. Rear Panel on the Sirius 630 (16U) Frame...

  • Page 25: Control Connector Pinouts

    A5 Source A4 Source A3 Source A2 Source A1 Source A0 Source Aud 0 Aud 1 Aud 2 F/Sync Strobe Dest A7 A7 Source Chassis Chassis Table 11. 'EXP' Connector Pinout Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 25 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 26: Rs485-1 And 2' Connector Pinouts

    This connector is configured so that it may be directly connected, pin for pin, with the COM port of a PC. 9 way 'D' type fixed sockets on frame. Function DTR COMMON Table 13. 'Config A and B' RS232 Connector Pinouts Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 26 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 27: Rs485 Port 3 Pinout

    Sirius 600 www.snellgroup.com Installation 3.15.4 RS485 Port 3 Pinout The configuration of this port is determined by the customer-defined protocol implemented by Snell. The port can either be RS485 or RS232 with pinouts as shown: RS232 RS485 Function Function DO NOT CONNECT DO NOT CONNECT Table 14.

  • Page 28: Balanced Aes Reference Pinout

    Not connected AES balanced 2 + Ground Ground AES balanced - AES balanced 1 - Not connected Not connected Not connected AES balanced 2 - Table 17. Balanced AES Reference Pinout Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 28 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 29: Using The Aes Reference

    See the Nebula User Guide for details on editing the database. The Sirius 600 control card will switch NTSC video signals half way through line 10 of the next field, and PAL signals half way through line 6, providing a valid analogue reference signal is supplied to the frame, and the database is configured appropriately.

  • Page 30: Sirius Gold

    4. Sirius Gold Sirius Gold is a multi-format, expandable modular system, for high-end applications of 512 x 512 and above. The innovative design fully integrates with the existing Snell product range whilst incorporating latest design and best of breed technologies.
  • Page 31 Any faults are also reported to the Alarms connector on the rear of the frame, and also as serial data to the Ethernet port. Ensure the flow of air through the vents is not restricted. Note: This unit is very heavy. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 31 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 32: Frame Layout

    Fan Module Unit Fig 14. Front View of Snell Sirius Gold Router Fig 14. shows the front view of the router with the doors removed. The 39U frame may have up to 128 Input/Output cards fitted depending on the configuration. The Input and Output Card area is divided into eight sections.

  • Page 33: Inserting And Removing Cards

    65 - 128 449 - 512 OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT 193 - 256 321 - 384 OUTPUT INPUTS INPUTS 257 - 384 385 - 512 Fig 16. Inserting and Removing Cards Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 33 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 34: Sirius Gold Cards

    To allow a more direct signal path the bottom card is reverse mounted facing the opposite direction (see graphic). Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 34 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 35: Sirius Gold Fan Monitoring And Reference Card (2428)

    ADC / DAC cards in the Sirius Gold frame. The 2428 also generates the 12V required for powering the 8 fans in the rear of the Sirius Gold frame, and has fan fail detectors for monitoring these fans. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 35 © 2014 Snell Limited...
  • Page 36 2428 determine the sample rate generated. When the AES reference is locked to the balanced or unbalanced AES input the sample rate will follow that applied to the Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 36 © 2014 Snell Limited...
  • Page 37 The fans are very reliable, but it is important in the case of a failure to be able to replace them safely and speedily. The fans are hot swappable but great care should be taken not to drop tools inside the frame. The fan assembly edges are sharp. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 37 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 38: Sirius Gold Monitoring Card (2429)

    The 2429 card also has the reference generation circuitry removed, as this is not required on the Sirius Gold (in a Gold frame references are generated from the 2428 card). Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 38 © 2014 Snell Limited...
  • Page 39 The key voltage rails may be measured at the test points along the edge. The two LED's indicate the presence of the 3V3 and 5V voltages. There are no customer user adjustments on the 2429 card. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 39 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 40: Sirius Gold Rear Connectors

    All the ports can be configured to any of the protocols currently implemented on routers such as General Switcher, General Remote etc. This increases the flexibility of the ports for the user. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 40 © 2014 Snell Limited...
  • Page 41 FAN CARD 4 relay common FAN CARD 5 relay normally closed FAN CARD 5 relay normally open FAN CARD 6 relay common Not connected Table 26. Alarm Connector Port Connections Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 41 © 2014 Snell Limited...
  • Page 42 4.5.1.3 Ethernet Port: Any router database configuration is done through the RS232 ports using the Snell router editor program. Configuration of the Ethernet set-up is via a custom program or using a web browser.

  • Page 43: Connecting Your Router

    The Power supplies are fitted in the top section of the frame. The door is constructed of heavy gauge metal and care should be taken when removing it from the frame. Fig 23. Sirius Gold Top Door Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 43 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 44: Releasing The Door

    The output is 48V and is fed to all the frame cards. All four power PSU's are always live and are electrically arranged to share the load equally between them. The units are hot swappable. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 44 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 45: Removing A Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    2 x Ethernet Configuration 1 x RS-232 main (1 x RS-232 backup optional) Expansion 1 x parallel port Reference Analogue loop through 625 and 525. AES-11 for audio. HD tri level sync Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 45 © 2014 Snell Limited...
  • Page 46 9 way D-type socket or BNC Mechanical Gold - 39U high 19 inch rack mounting x 490mm (19 inch) deep Environmental Cooling Fan assisted 0-40°C air inlet temperature (operating) 0-70°C storage. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 46 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 47: The Nebula Control System

    The sample databases are located on the Snell user manual CD ROM, in the control section and are described in the Nebula User Guide.

  • Page 48: An Example Multi-Level System

    2430 for the 4U and 7U frames, based around the Freeway control card, and the 2432 for the 16U frame, based around a new control card. Later updates for Sirius Gold means that Sirius 600 systems are now supplied with a 2434 controller which expands the maximum router size to 512 x 512.

  • Page 49: 2430 Control Module

    5.4.6 Snell Router Editor Early 4U and 7U Sirius routers used the same control processor as Freeways, fitted to a 2430 Sirius controller. These cards use the Snell router editor for database configuration. 5.4.7 Nebula Editor 2432 control cards have a different database structure and additional features. These cards require the Nebula Editor.

  • Page 50: Dual Redundant Controller Operation

    Idle controller will always be disabled. If the user needs to load or edit a system database, they must connect the editor to the active port, any attempted connection to the idle controller will fail. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 50 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 51: System Diagram

    Logical limit of system size is 8 levels of routing, level mapping is configured on 2434 module switches in Freeway slave Sirius and crosspoint cards in Freeway frame (no control card required) Fig 28. System Diagram Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 51 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 52: Configuring The Control Module

    'interface' module and is given the part number 2431, 2433 or 2435. There are three builds of Sirius 600 control module, the 2430, 2432 and 2434 for use with the Sirius 610 (4U) and Sirius 620 (7U) Master frames only, and its replacements the 2432 and 2434 for use with all frames.

  • Page 53: 2441/3/5 Configuration Switches

    SW2_2 P clock select is used to select between 10 MHz and 20MHz uP clock frequency, the lower rate is only used for debugging purposes. SW2_3 System Run Mode determines which mode of operation the Sirius 600 powers up in (i.e. NORMAL or TEST). NORMAL is the standard mode of operation. TEST selects a special test mode where various features of the 244X hardware can be tested by Snell.

  • Page 54: 2441/3/5 Diagnostic Leds

    It is therefore important to perform a reset whenever the system size has been increased or decreased, and then set switch 2_6 to MANUAL, to avoid over-writing this configuration should the system be partially powered on a reset. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 54 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 55: Control Port Details

    Sirius 600 ports must be configured for this protocol if the router is to be controlled by an Aurora control system. If the Sirius 600 is a multi-level router, and configured as such in it's database, all levels may be controlled using an appropriate destination offset in the Aurora database settings.

  • Page 56: Snell Multi-Drop Communications Protocol (Sw-P-06)

    An example of the use of this protocol would be the interfacing of the Sirius 600 system to an Aurora Soft Panel control system, or to a TSL Under Monitor Display system. General Remote protocol allows the controlling system to access and control all system parameters, using the database configured names, as well as level, source and destination numbers.

  • Page 57: 2430/2432/2434 Configuration Switches

    'Master' and one as 'Slave'. See the section entitled 'Dual Redundant Controller Operation' for an explanation. A slave Sirius 600 frame may also be fitted with dual 2431/3/5 interface modules, which then operate completely independently to the control modules in the master frame.
  • Page 58 2441/3/5 configuration switch 1 setting. If a 4911 crosspoint card is fitted, SW1 positions 1 and 2 on the 4911 must be set to match switches 3 and 4 of the host 243X Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 58 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 59: Selecting Serial Rs485-2, Rs485-3, Or Ethernet Control

    Configuring the Control Module 6.8.2 Selecting Serial RS485-2, RS485-3, or Ethernet Control The Sirius 600 controller has several user selectable options for control interfaces. RS485 ports 2 and 3 and the Ethernet port can be selected using jumpers and functionality changed using different software loaded onto the Ethernet interface chip.

  • Page 60: Level Mapping In A Sirius 630 (16U)

    Level mapping describes how many routing levels, and of what size, exists in the system. A single Sirius 600 frame may contain up to eight levels of differing sizes, and it is the level mapping switches that determine this.

  • Page 61: Examples Of Non-Square Configurations

    I/ps I/ps I/ps I/ps Range 1-16 17-32 33-48 49-64 i/ps i/ps i/ps i/ps 65-80 81-96 97-112 113-128 Input Cards 64 64 Output Cards Fig 35. Examples of a Non-square Configuration Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 61 © 2014 Snell Limited...
  • Page 62 Unused switches set to match previous input level setting. 6.8.6.4 Example 4 Level 1: 32x16 Level 2: 16x8 Level 3: 16x8 HEX Switch Unused switches set to match previous input level setting. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 62 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 63: Using The Ethernet Port

    7.1 Connecting Sirius 600 to a Network A standard CAT5 patch cord may be used to connect the Sirius 600 active Ethernet port to a 10 Base T hub or switch. By default, the SC12 chip is configured for DHCP, meaning that a DHCP Server must be present on the same network segment in order an IP address to be assigned.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    • Check that the router has a 2430/2/4 module fitted, and is therefore a Master frame • Check that the correct editor is being used, Nebula for Sirius 600, 630 and the Router Editor for 2434 • Check the Editor is configured for the correct PC COM port, see the Nebula guide •...
  • Page 65 Check that the panel configuration switches are set correctly, see the Nebula guide Video or audio routes do not switch 'cleanly' • The Sirius 600 router is designed for SMPTE RP168 compliant video switching. • When using audio clean switch modules audio signals can be switched without causing disturbance to the audio data stream.
  • Page 66 Check that switch settings on each card for master/slave are correct - see section 6.8 Ethernet control not working, RS485 port 3 not working • Check controller configurations, see section 6.8.2. Remember both controllers must be set up the same way. Issue 1 Rev 3 Page 66 © 2014 Snell Limited...

  • Page 67: Specification

    RS232 ports: 2; for system database configuration, one for each control module fitted Parallel ports 1; for control of slave Sirius 600, Freeway, Halo or Axis routers Ethernet 2; 1 each for the master and slave control modules, used instead of RS485 port for external control 9.1.2 Reference...

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