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release notes & upgrade instructions
- march 2006 (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for GRASS VALLEY 7500NB
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Instruction Manual 0 7 1 8 1 07 0 0 F I R S T P R IN T IN G: J U LY 2 0 0 1 7500 SE R IE S 7 5 0 0 N B / 7 5 0 0 W B R O U T E R S...
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Grass Valley Group. Grass Valley Group assumes no re- sponsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication.
Preface About This Manual This manual provides installation, operation, and service information spe- cific to the 7500 Series Routing frames. Additional Documentation The 7500 Series Routing frames can be controlled by either the Series 7000 Signal Management System or the Encore Control System. Configuration information required for using the 7500 Series frames with either of these systems is contained in the control system’s documentation set.
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Preface viii 7500 Series Instruction Manual...
Safety Summary Read and follow the important safety information below, noting especially those instructions related to risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. Additional specific warnings not listed here may be found throughout the manual. WARNING Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only.
Symbols on the Product The following symbols may appear on the product: Indicates that dangerous high voltage is present within the equipment enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Indicates that user, operator or service technician should refer to product manual(s) for important operating, mainte- nance, or service instructions.
— Use only the power cord supplied or specified for Use proper power cord this product. Ground product — Connect the grounding conductor of the power cord to earth ground. — Do not operate this Operate only with covers and enclosure panels in place product when covers or enclosure panels are removed.
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— If you suspect product Do not operate with suspected equipment failure damage or equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified service personnel. — If mains switch is not provided, the power cord(s) Ensure mains disconnect of this equipment provide the means of disconnection. The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Grass Valley Group can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Certified Power Cords Canadian approval includes the products and power cords appropriate for use in the North America power network. All other power cords supplied are approved for the country of use. Canadian Certified AC Adapter Canadian approval includes the AC adapters appropriate for use in the North America power network.
FCC Emission Limits This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may no cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with FCC Part 15 Class B limits for a digital device when tested with a representative laser-based fiber optical system that complies with ANSI X3T11 Fiber Channel Standard.
7000 Signal Management System and are compatible with existing Series 7000 matrices and control panels. The 7500NB frame is designed to switch digital signals up to 50 Mbps. Figure 1-1 shows an example of MPEG signal routing using a SMS- NB512x512 Figure 1-1.
Monitor System Level Architecture 7500NB Architecture 7500NB AES Audio Systems are built around a 256x256, two bay, 12RU matrix. The 7500NB 256x256 uses one matrix and the 7500NB 512x512 uses two matrices connected together at the backplanes with expansion con- nector modules.
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Figure 1-3. The top bay is always used for inputs 1-128, the second one for inputs 129-256, the third for 255-384, and the fourth bay is used for inputs 385-512. Figure 1-3. 7500NB Module Placement 7500NB 256x256 7500NB 512x512 Power...
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Inputs are available to all Outputs. See Figure 1-4 for the 256x256 signal flow and Figure 1-5 for the 512x512 signal flow. Figure 1-4. 7500NB 256x256 Signal Flow Xpt (In=1-128, Out=1-64) Inputs 1-64 Outputs 1-64 Xpt (In=1-128, Out=65-128) Xpt (In=1-128, Out=129-192)
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Section 1 — Overview 7500NB systems can be expanded in increments of 64 inputs/outputs to as large as 1024x1024. They are assembled using standard Grass Valley router frames, distribution amplifiers, Ethernet switches, and in some cases custom cables. Contact Customer Service for specifications and ordering details.
System Level Architecture 7500WB Architecture The 7500WB 256x256 matrix frame is configured with a Controller module, two Power Supply modules, eight Input modules, eight Crosspoint mod- ules, eight Output modules, a two-piece backplane, an interconnect and an optional monitor module. The router has two Controller module slots and four Power Supply module slots to allow for redundancy.
7500 NB Frame Installation The 7500NB 256x256 occupies 12 rack-units. Cooling is by vertical airflow using an external fan set. The 7500NB 512x512 is two 7500NB 256x256 frames connected by an Expansion module set. The 7500NB 512x512 occu- pies 24 rack-units. See Figure 2-2.
Section 2 — Installation 7500 WB Frame Installation The 7500WB 256x256 router occupies 25 rack-units. Cooling is by vertical airflow using a fan mounted inside the top of the frame and an air filter on the front door. The 7500WB 128x128 router occupies 13 rack-units. Cooling is by vertical airflow using an external fan set.
CAUTION It is critical that the modules be placed in the proper slot and oriented cor- rectly to prevent bent pins. 7500NB Module Placement 7500NB modules are oriented in the frame with the front (populated) side facing to the right. See Figure 2-4.
Section 2 — Installation 7500WB Module Placement In the top row of the 7500WB, Input and Output modules are oriented in the frame with the front (populated) side facing to the left. The other rows of modules are orientated in the frame with the front (populated) side facing to the right.
Cabling Cabling Table 2-1 contains a compilation of the connectors and label variations found on 7500 matrices. The Gender column indicates the gender of the connector found on the 7500 matrix. The Details column contains informa- tion to assist in using the connector. Table 2-1.
7500NB Backplane Cabling Figure 2-6 for the 7500NB 256x256 with a BNC backplane and Figure 2-7 for the 7500NB 256x256 with a D-50 pin connector backplane. Figure 2-6. 7500NB Backplane Cabling with BNC Input and Output Connectors Inputs Outputs Outputs Inputs...
See Figure 2-10 The multicast signals from the 7500NB matrices are routed through a managed Ethernet switch. Using the software and instructions that come with the managed Ethernet switch, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) can be created to manage the communication between matrices, the Encore Control Frame, and other equipment connected to the switch.
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Section 2 — Installation Figure 2-11 shows the Ethernet requirements for a 7500NB 512x512 that is controlled by a Series 7000 Control System. Dedicated Ethernet Switches are used to communicate between the matrices. One Ethernet Switch is required for each set of up to four matrices. The switches do not have to be in the same rack as the matrices and the standard cable length restrictions of 100 m (328 ft) apply.
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Cabling Figure 2-12 shows all the Ethernet connections for using a 7500NB 512x512 with an Encore Control System. Figure 2-12. Ethernet Communication Connections Between Expanded 7500NB and Encore 7500NB 512X512 ETHERNET CONT 1 ETHERNET CONT 2 Encore Control Frame REF1...
Section 2 — Installation 7500WB Ethernet Ethernet communications can be established between the Encore Control Frame and a 7500WB matrix using either MC1 ETHERNET CONT 1 MC1 ETH- . One connection can be used as a primary connection and the ERNET CONT 2 other can be used as a redundant connection.
Figure 2-14. Note 7500NB systems 512x512 and larger require Ethernet cabling to communi- cate between matrices. See 7500NB Ethernet on page 2-13 for Ethernet requirements.
DIGITAL VIDEO REF References 7500NB AES Reference 7500NB systems have dual AES reference inputs. Two AES sync reference loop-thru inputs provide a 48 kHz AES formatted signal upon which the router bases its re-synchronization to frame and block boundaries. This signal is assumed to be present for the router to be called synchronous.
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Cabling Figure 2-16. NB AES Reference Connectors 7500NB 512X512 AES Reference Generator Output Signal 2 Output Signal 1 Signal Flow REF1 REF2 Input Signal 1 Input Signal 2 REF1 REF2 75 Ohm Terminators 7500 Series Instruction Manual 2-19...
Section 2 — Installation 7500NB Video Reference The 7500NB requires a Video Reference. Any Composite Analog Video Sync signal will work. Color Black is recommended. See Figure 2-17. Figure 2-17. NB Video Reference Connectors 7500NB 512X512 Video Reference Generator (Color Black)
Cabling 7500WB Video Reference The 7500WB Video Reference is used to determine the router switch point. Two sets of video references allow the router to switch on two different ver- tical rates. Any Composite Analog Video Sync signal will work. Color Black is recommended.
AC power source will not charge batteries used in a connected DC power source. AC Connections The 7500NB 256x256 and the 7500WB 128x128 come with one power supply. The 7500WB 256x256 comes with two power supplies. Redundancy is provided by adding additional power supplies.
Power 7500WB 48V DC Refer to Figure 2-20, Figure 2-21, and Figure 2-22 when performing the fol- lowing procedure. Figure 2-20. WB 48V DC Cover Plate and Retainer Locations 7500WB 256X256 7500WB 128X128 48V DC Entry Module INPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS INPUTS 193-224 129-160...
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Section 2 — Installation Figure 2-21. WB 48V DC Connector Positive Tighten Negative screws 0723_00_11r2 6. Thread a 6 AWG (13.30 mm ) negative connector wire through the bottom hole on the cover. 7. Secure wire to 48V DC Entry module by inserting the wire in the bottom slot and tightening the retention screw.
In a single system, that has multiple 7500NB matrices, all of the CNCs for the 7500NB matrices must be combined into a single Physical Matrix. For example, a system that contains a 7500 NB 256x256 (1 matrix frame) would be configured with 1 CNC and 1 Physical Matrix.
8. Settings from Table 3-1 are entered here. Sig = Signal type. All 7500NB matrices use selection 8, In the multi-column window, click the gray area immediately beneath a Digital Audio. column heading and enter settings as indicated in Table 3-1.
AES Attributes This option in the Cfgd Node Ctrlr Window is used to apply AES Audio attributes to Inputs and Outputs in the 7500NB matrices. If the frame you’re configuring supports AES and this box is checked the buttons are activated.
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Section 3 — Configuration to set groups of 64 outputs to Asynchronous. If you were configuring a system that had some Asynchronous Input modules (one or just a few) and wanted to assign a few Outputs on a Synchronous Output module to pass asynchronous signals, then use the individual settings under column.
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7500NB Configuration Figure 3-3. AES Inputs Attributes for Inputs Window This window allows the inputs to be set individually or in groups. If you were configuring a matrix that contained Asynchronous Input modules then you would use the check boxes under Asynchronous Input set groups of 64 inputs to Asynchronous.
Section 3 — Configuration Figure 3-5. Signal Flow Right Right (100 Hz) Analog to Digital Digital to Analog 7500 NB Converter Converter Left (1000 Hz) Left Table 3-2. Attribute Options Attribute Definition 100 Hz (Right) 1000 Hz (Left) Normal Defaults are assigned to all Inputs. 100 Hz 1000 Hz Right Only...
7500WB Configuration 7500WB Configuration The 7500WB matrices can be controlled by the Series 7000 Control System. Series 7000 Control of 7500WB The Matrix Controller in the 7500WB matrix communicates with the MCPU in the Series 7000 Control System. The configuration of the Matrix Con- troller is handled by the Series 7000 Configuration Editor GUI.
Section 3 — Configuration Signal types from the Sig column drop-down list that can be used with a 7500WB frames are 0 (143 MBS) 1 (177 MBS) 2 (270 MBS) 3 (360 MBS) 7 (BYPASS , and . Auto RECLOCKING) 10 (540 MBPS) 11 (1.485 GBPS) 12 (AUTO RECLOCKING)
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7500WB Configuration Figure 3-7. Vert Reference Override Window 5. Click OK to return to the Cfgd Node Ctrlr window. 6. Click OK to accept the Cfgd Node Ctrlr settings. 7500 Series Instruction Manual...
Section Functional Description Matrix Controller The Matrix Controller (MC) modules are used in 7500 Series models. MCs are designed to work in pairs (one primary, one backup) to provide failure resistance. The primary MC provides all required functions; the backup is ready to take over should the primary unit fail.
Section 4 — Functional Description Matrix Modules The 7500 matrix modules are identified in Table 4-1. Table 4-1. 7500 Matrix Modules Label Description 32 INPUT Wide band digital video input module (page 4-2) √ 64X64 CROSSPOINT Wide band digital video 64x64 crosspoint module 7500WB 128x128 (page 4-2) √...
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Matrix Modules Bypass module is to allow the expansion frame to be pre-wired and tested for future expansion. The supported data rates are 143 Mbps, 177 Mbps, 270 Mbps, and 360 Mbps. There are no user adjustments on the module. SD Output The module labeled provides 32 reclocked output channels with...
Section 4 — Functional Description 7500NB Modules 128x64 Crosspoint The module labeled is a Narrow Band (NB) audio cross- 128X64 CROSSPOINT point module used in 7500 Series Narrow Band frames. This module inputs 128 single ended digital inputs and then outputs 64 single ended outputs.
Section Maintenance and Troubleshooting Field Replaceable Units Modules and Power Supplies are not serviced in the field. Replace faulty modules and Power Supplies with spares. Return faulty units to a desig- nated repair depot. Use the information located on the back of the title page to contact Customer Service.
Section 5 — Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4. Close the ejector tabs. Replace the interconnect if removed, pin alignment is critical. CAUTION Multi-pin module connectors can become misaligned and cause damage to the backplane and interconnect. Use caution when inserting modules. Do not force modules into slots.
Service and Replacement Parts 3. Slide the fan assembly out of the frame. 4. Slide the new fan assembly into the frame. 5. Tighten the screws on the front of the fan assembly. Figure 5-2. Fan Replacement Turn Screws to Release Assembly from Frame Service and Replacement Parts Replacement parts can be ordered.
Section 5 — Maintenance and Troubleshooting Matrix Controller LEDs The LEDs found on the Matrix Controller module are shown in Table 5-1. Table 5-1. Matrix Controller LEDs Group Indication Condition Ethernet-duplex half DUPL (yellow) Ethernet-duplex full Ethernet-speed 100BaseT CR13 SPEED (green) Ethernet-speed 10BaseT Ethernet-receiving...
Not used - can be on or off (green) Node Controller okay (health check) CR28 (green) Bad or unseated module Matrix Modules 7500NB LEDs are identified in Table 5-2 and 7500 WB LEDs in Table 5-3. Table 5-2. 7500NB Modules LEDs AES (Synchronous)
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Section 5 — Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-3. 7500WB Modules LEDs Module LEDs Output & Expansion Input Expansion 64x64 128x64 Monitor Label Indication Condition Bypass Switch Parity error PARITY ERROR (red) Normal Error. ERROR (red) Normal Busy BUSY (yellow) Standby Power on POWER OK (green)
Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules 7500NB Power Supply Module The 7500NB Power Supply module is a fully autoranging 400 W 48V DC Output module. LED indicators: (green light indicates satisfactory DC OK DC power when Illuminated), (yellow light indicates AC power AC PRESENT present when illuminated).
Section 5 — Maintenance and Troubleshooting Thermal Control Module Reset 7500WB 256x256 The Thermal Control module monitors the temperature inside the matrix. It controls fan speed and will shutdown the matrix if a critical temperature condition occurs (temperature in excess of 80° C, 176° F). This is a fail-safe feature.
19 in. 43.72 in. 180 lbs. 40-56 V DC Allow a minimum of four inches behind the frames for cabling Performance and Environmental Specifications 7500NB Table A-2. 7500NB256x256 and 512x512 AES Inputs Signal Format SMPTE-276-M (AES/EBU) Input Voltage 200 mV to 5V p-p...
Appendix — Specifications Table A-2. 7500NB256x256 and 512x512 - (continued) AES Outputs - Including Monitors Signal Format SMPTE-276-M (AES/EBU) Output Voltage Balanced 1V p-p Unbalanced 4V p-p Impedance/Connector BNC unbalanced 75 Ohms 50-pin D balanced 110 Ohms Rise-time 15-30 ns Return Loss >15dB 0.1-1 MHz 25dB @ MHz Input-to-Output Delay...
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Performance and Environmental Specifications Table A-3. 7500WB128x128 and 256x256 - (continued) Video Outputs (including monitors) Format SMPTE-259, SMPTE-292 Voltage 800 mV ± 10% Rise time SMPTE-292 R AC Impedance / Connector 75 ohms unbalanced BNC Return Loss > 15 dB 1 MHz -> 1.5 GHz, self terminating, typical Output Jitter (reclocked) <...
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Appendix — Specifications Table A-3. 7500WB128x128 and 256x256 - (continued) Environmental Operating Temperature 0-40 degrees C (32-104 degrees F) Operating Humidity 10-90% non-condensing Static Withstand 1.5 k V (330 ohms, 150 pF) 7500 Series Instruction Manual...
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Glossary ANSI Audio Engineering Society. AES represents American National Standards Institute. any of the digital audio standards estab- Assignment lished by the Audio Engineering Society. Assignment is an action that grants permis- AES/EBU sion for exclusive control of a resource. Mul- Name for a digital audio standards estab- tiple devices may be assigned permission for lished jointly by the Audio Engineering Soci-...
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Breakaway Coaxial Cable (coax) A Take operation which is performed by ac- A cable which has a metallic noise shield sur- cessing the control Levels of a Destination in- rounding a signal-carrying conductor. In dividually and selecting a different Source video, the cable impedance is typically 75 on at least one Level than that selected on the ohms.
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Crosspoint (XPT) EC I/F An electronic switch that allows a signal to External Control Interface. pass from an input to an output when the switch is closed. Eight Destination Paging control panel. Distribution Amplifier. The Series 7000 uses DAs to expand outputs. Electromagnetic interference.
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The Horizon sequence of GBR indicates the mechanical sequence of the connectors in the SMPTE A Grass Valley line of routing switchers. standard. Also see: RGB. Grass Valley Horizon Series Crosspoint General Purpose Interface. Refers to the HX- Routing System.
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Input A single physical, numerically designated Light emitting Diode. In Grass Valley prod- connection point of an in-coming signal to a ucts, LEDs illuminate to indicate a specific matrix. One or more Series 7000 inputs can state (such as normal, error, on-line, and so be assigned to a Source name during System on).
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Mezzanine Machine Control Only Control Panel. A secondary printed circuit module consist- ing of a flat circuit board of insulating mate- MCPU rial with conductive circuits etched on and/ or components mounted on its surface. Master Control Processing Unit. This mod- These submodules generally plug into a pri- ule provides: mary module.
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Panel Template Node Controller. Controller used by Classic Configuration data specifying control panel and DV Series matrices. The controller col- configuration; which includes items such as lects information from the modules in a ma- Tally Level, Destination, button assignments, trix, sends the information to the system and Flags restricting or allowing certain ac- MCPU, and receives instructions from the tions.
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Remote Programmable X-Y Source Control Panel. Remote is used during configuration to iden- tify remote Sources and Destinations. Re- mote Sources and Destinations are inputs and outputs not physically connected to the Programmable X-Y. Used to identify a group Series 7000 System using the related configu- of control panels consisting of a PXS, and one ration file.
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Rear Panel. RPs are special connector chan- Simple Control Panel. nels that support the various mezzanine boards. They are attached to the back of the stand-alone Control Frame according to Single Destination Paging control panel. which mezzanines are on the associated CIF module.
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Used in Series 7000 tion. Alarm system. Also called a jumper. Tally Modules STROPCHS Circuit modules, housed in Grass Valley Store Operator Changes. MAX Series frames, which use opto-isolated inputs and relay closure outputs to facilitate Submodule...
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Toggle Terminal Computer Interface. To switch back and forth between two set- tings. Terminate, Termination Twisted Pair To complete a circuit by connecting a resis- tive load to it. A video termination is typical- A cable composed of two small insulated ly a male BNC connector which contains a conductors twisted together without a com- 75-ohm resistive load.
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VITC Vertical Interval Time Code. Video Output Monitor Visual Status Display. VT100 A standard protocol for dumb terminals. VT100 terminals may be used for router di- gnostics. Warm Start A boot from power on, where the CPU and peripherals are already powered up (warm). A warm boot might be performed after a software crash or a hardware reset.‘...
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Index Numerics 128x64 Crosspoint Backplane Module defined Glossary-1 7500NB 256x256 signal flow defined Glossary-1 512x512 signal flow crosspoint module requirement (table) defined Glossary-1 input module requirement (table) module placement (fig.) defined Glossary-1 output module requirement (table) Breakaway 7500WB defined Glossary-2...
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Glossary-2 Crosspoint defined Glossary-3 defined Glossary-3 crosspoint module requirement defined Glossary-3 7500NB (table) First Come First Served defined Glossary-3 Flag defined Glossary-4 Flash Memory defined Glossary-3 defined Glossary-4 Data Matrix Flip-flopping defined Glossary-3 defined Glossary-4 Default defined Glossary-3 Destination...
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Input defined defined Glossary-5 Glossary-5 input module requirement 7500NB (table) defined Glossary-5 Input Offset defined defined Glossary-5 Glossary-6 MCPU defined Glossary-6 J Number defined Glossary-6 defined Glossary-5 Mechanical and Power Specifications Jumper MEDIC defined Glossary-5 defined Glossary-6 Mezzanine defined Glossary-6...
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Output Rack defined defined Glossary-7 Glossary-8 output module requirement Rack Unit 7500NB (table) defined Glossary-8 defined Glossary-8 defined Glossary-8 defined Glossary-7 Rear Connector Channel defined Glossary-8 defined Glossary-7 Reboot defined Glossary-8 defined Glossary-7 Redundant Power Supply Panel Prefixes defined Glossary-8...
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Glossary-9 Glossary-10 SERIM Sync AES Input defined Module Glossary-9 Sync AES Output defined Module Glossary-9 signal flow System Controller 7500NB 256x256 defined Glossary-10 7500NB 512x512 7500WB 128x128 7500WB 256x256 Slave Take defined Glossary-9 All-Level, defined Glossary-1 defined Slice Glossary-10...
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Toggle defined Glossary-11 Twisted Pair defined Glossary-11 UART defined Glossary-11 defined Glossary-11 defined Glossary-11 defined Glossary-11 Virtual Matrix defined Glossary-11 VISS defined Glossary-11 VITC defined Glossary-12 defined Glossary-12 defined Glossary-12 VT100 defined Glossary-12 Warm Start defined Glossary-12 defined Glossary-12 defined Glossary-12 defined Glossary-12...
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