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1. 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge 8 Initial Configuration Initially the network interface parameters must be configured This should be done individually for all modules that are equipped with a USB port In this chapter the term probe will refer to a module with a USB port There are two alternative ways of performing an initial configuration of the probe I By using the preconfigured IP address of the management port eth2 2 Via serial console emulated over USB For most users the first method will be the easiest Note that if there are several probes in the chassis each module should be configured individually one by one 8 1 Initial Configuration Using the Preset IP Address The probe modules are shipped with the following factory settings Management eth2 IP address 10 0 20 101 Management eth2 subnet mask 255 255 0 0 In order to connect to the eth2 management port the PC used for setup should have corresponding network settings For Windows XP the network parameters are set in the Control Panel Network Connections Local Connections Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP view Select the user defined address and set the PC s IP address to 10 0 20 100 and the netmask to 255 255 0 0 When the IP address of the PC has been set to match the probe s factory settings the permanent network settings can be configured through the regular web browser interface Refer to chapter 9 for a description of how to la2. 6 7 Contacts closed Pins 6 7 No connection Pins 7 8 No connection Pins 7 8 Contacts closed Pin 5 Gnd Pin 5 Gnd 6 4 The VB280 Connectors USB USB serial port emulator for initial set up of the probe Type SFP Alternative SFP input used when connecting to optical networks T10 100 1000 For monitoring a 10 100 1000 electrical copper signal RJ 45 Video eth0 The probe can only monitor either the SFP input signal OR the T10 100 1000 input signal selected from software MANAGEMENT For optionally running management of the probe on a separate network Management RJ 45 This interface supports T 10 100 eth2 7 Powering Up the CHASSIS 1 Unit Once the CHASSIS unit is securely mounted and signal cables are connected it can be powered up by connecting the power cable to a mains source When the power cable is connected the power LEDs of the individual optional modules should light up and the chassis fans should operate For a CHASSIS 1 DC unit 48V power supply the shipped 3 PIN D sub 15 plug should be soldered to the power cable prior to power up Refer to section 5 3 for a description of this plug Note that it will take some time from power up until the modules can be accessed via the management interface typically the start up time is 45 seconds VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel
3. can use minicom and Windows Vista users can download from http en poderosa org Select the new COM port that should appear as you plug in the USB cable linux users should check var log messages to see what device to use The following serial port parameters should be used e Baud rate 9600 e Data bits 8 e Parity None e Stop bits I Flow control None Press ENTER a few times to bring up the login prompt 3 Logging in Log in using the user name admin and the password elvis VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv 4 Setting initial network parameters A simple text based menu system should now be displayed BRIDGETECH terminal management version 3 1 0 26 Oct Menu ewe probe core setup ethernet bridge 3 2007 16 23 06 lt 0 gt Back lt 9 gt Exit lt A gt dhcp false Configure eth2 from DHCP server lt B gt netmask 255 0 128 0 etmask of eth2 lt C gt ipaddress 192 168 7 196 IP address of eth2 management lt D gt management true Run web server on eth2 lt E gt speed Autonegotiate Select line speed for eth2 lt F gt duplex mode Autonegotiate Select duplex settings for eth2 lt G gt data_mask 255 255 255 0 etmask of ethO lt H gt data ipa 10 0 30 196 IP address of ethO data video lt I gt data management true Run web server on eth0 l
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5. Saving the parameters and rebooting When all the listed parameters have been configured the probe must be rebooted to let the parameters take effect This is achieved by pressing the N key and confirming by pressing t VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge 9 Verifying Correct Operation of the CHASSIS 1 unit A description of the web browser user interface of the equipment is outside the scope of this installation guide refer to the relevant user s manual for more information on the GUI However a simple operational check can be performed in order to verify correct initial set up of the management Ethernet IP address 9 1 Connecting to the Management Interface Once the probe network interfaces have been configured as described in chapter 8 all further configuration takes place through HTTP I Launch aWEB browser application on the management PC The following WEB browsers are supported Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher e Firefox 2 0 or higher 2 Type the IP address of the probe in the browser URL field and press lt ENTER gt The IP address of the probe is that of the ethO or eth2 port the one used for management as set in the initial set up procedure The default management view should be displayed inside the browser This could look similar to the screen s
6. ale 3 PIN D sub 15 connector A matching female plug is supplied with the CHASSIS 1 DC unit This plug should be soldered to the power cable in accordance with the drawing in figure 3 Figure 2 The CHASSIS DC Power Plug Figure 3 Soldering the Female 3 PIN D sub 15 Connector to the Power Cable 5 4 Serial Number Location The serial number of the CHASSIS 1I is located at the rear of the unit The serial numbers of the individual optional modules are located on the components side of the modules All serial numbers can also be found on the shipping box VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge 5 5 Installing the CHASSIS 1 Unit in a 19 Rack You will need the following equipment for hardware installation of the unit e 4 rack screws e A screw driver for the rack screws e For rear mounting a size 2 Phillips screwdriver for rack ear screws For 48 VDC PSU cable soldering equipment 5 6 Default Installation Connectors at the Front of Rack By default the CHASSIS 1 unit is shipped with rack ears for front mounting of the unit The rack ears are designed to support the weight of the unit so no additional support like a rack shelf is needed When deciding where to locate the unit make sure there is sufficient space surrounding the unit to allow efficient cooling refer to sectio
7. bridge CHASSIS 1 Quick Installation Guide Form number 7660 VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge Table of Contents 1 About this Quick Installation Guide rrrrrrnrrrrorrrnnnnrrrrrrnnnnnrnrrnnnnnnrnnrnnsnnrnrrnrnnnnnsnnnnnsensanennen 3 2 QUICK Quick Installation Gudduuvrsasavepimsuansmehiuadsnun adise etatkbujukie 3 GET EE EE EE EE EE 3 4 Verifying the Equipment EEE EE 4 5 The CHASSIS 1 MIE 5 2 israelerna AAAA iaai E aaa 4 0 COINS EE EE EE ieo pisiasi neeaae lerne 4 5 2 CHASSIS 1 AC Power Supply ccceeeeeeeeceeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaeeceeeeeeeeeeesesaees 4 5 3 CHASSIS 1 DC Power Supply cccccccccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecaaaeeaaeeeeeceeeeeesaeeeeeseneeeeeaees 5 5 4 Serial Number Location arwrnrnnrnnnrannnnnnnrnneranennnnnrnnernnennnnernnerunennnnernnvnnrnnvnnrnnrnnrnnrnenne 5 5 5 Installing the CHASSIS 1 Unit in a 19 Rack rrnnnnnnnrvvrrnnnnrrrnnnnrnnrrrnrnnrrrrnnnrrrnnrnnrnennnn 6 5 6 Default Installation Connectors at the Front of Rack arrvrunarnnnnnnnnrnnernnennnnnnennnnnnnr 6 5 7 Optional Installation Connectors at the Rear of Rack rrrrrrnnnnnonnrrnnnrnannrnnnnrnennrnnnr 6 6 Optional Modules Connector Descriptions rrrnnrnnrrrrrrrrrrnrnrrrrnnnsrrerranrrrrnnnrrrnnnnrrtennnn 7 6 1 The VB120 Conn
8. ectors rwwrrunrunnrnnnnnnnnrnnernnennnnernnernnensnnnrnnernnennnenrnnerunennnenrunernnennnnnvnen 7 6 2 The VB220 Connectors rwwrrunrunnrnnnnnnnnrnnernnensnnnrnnernnersnnnrnnernnennnenrnnernnennnenrunerunennnenvnen 8 6 3 The VB250 and VB260 Connectors rrurannnnannnnnnnrannnnnnnnnneranernnennenernnernnennnnnnennennennennen 8 6 4 The VB280 Connectors ccccccceeccccceceeeeceeseaeeeceeeeeaeeeceeeeeseaeceesseeeeeeeesseeaseeeeseeaeeeeeea 9 7 Powering Up the CHASSIS 1 Unit rrnnrrrrrnnnnnnrrrrrrrrrrrnnnrrrnnnnnnnrrrnrrerennnnrnsnnnnnssrsrrnnrtennnnnne 9 8 Initial Configuration 1rrrrrrrrorronrrrrrrnnnnnnrrrrrrrerrnnnnnrrnnnnnnnssrrrrerrrnnnnnnnsnnnnnsnnsrrnnreerennnnnnnnr 10 8 1 Initial Configuration Using the Preset IP Address m mwrrrrrannnnnnnnnnnnnnvnvrrrrrrrrrrnnnnrnnnnen 10 8 2 Initial Configuration Via Serial Console Emulated Over USB mrrrrnrnnnnrrrrnnnnrrrnnnnr 10 9 Verifying Correct Operation of the CHASSIS 1 unit rrvnnnnnnrnnnrnnnvnvnorerernrnnnnnnnnnnervennnnnn 13 9 1 Connecting to the Management Interface mumrrnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnvennennnnnnnnn 13 9 2 Troubleshooting EEE EE acta ten Gan 14 10 Obtaining Documentation and Support aaroonnnnnrrnnnnnnnnrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnrrnnnnnnnrrrrrrnrrnnnnnsnnnnnse 14 11 Returning Equipment sisses niae aeia araida 14 VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M llepa
9. el 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge 9 2 Troubleshooting If you are having trouble bringing up the probe web based management interface verify the following e Verify that the laptop and the probe are configured on the same subnet and that they have different addresses The network settings of the probe can be verified through RS232 USB as described earlier e Make sure that the IP address of the gateway and the network interface are not the same e Verify that the appropriate Ethernet link indicators of the PC and probe are lit Verify that web browser proxy settings are not interfering e Verify that local firewall settings on the laptop are not interfering e Make sure that the management and data video subnets do not overlap even if only one is physically connected e Make sure the probe was rebooted to activate the new settings 10 Obtaining Documentation and Support A user s manual should be included in each VB200 shipment However the user s manuals are also available at the end users log in area of the www bridgetech tv web site Use the user name customer and password xmas4u and log in to access a number of useful technical notes in addition to the Bridgetech user s manuals For technical support contact your Bridgetech reseller 11 Returning Equipment If the need should arise to return equipment contact your Bridgetech reseller for more information about material return procedures VIDEOBRI
10. en the probe and a USB port on the PC When asked to connect to Windows Update select No not this time Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced Select Search for the best driver in these locations and specify a file path If a warning appears stating that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing select Continue anyway When asked to connect to Windows Update select No not this time Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced Select Search for the best driver in these locations and enter the file path 0 If a warning appears stating that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing select Continue anyway I I Open the Device Manager located in Control PanellSystem then select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager open Ports the probe appears as a new COM port with the label USB Serial Port Note the port number of this new COM port e g COM3 ORDNE ION For operating systems other than Windows XP a similar driver installation procedure should be performed Refer to the documents part of the http www ftdichip com site for instructions 2 Setting the Management IP Address I Connecting the USB cable If it is not already connected connect the USB cable between the USB port on the probe and a USB port on your PC 2 Starting a terminal program on the PC Start a terminal program Window XP users can use Hyperterm Linux users
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12. hysical damage due to transport If the unit appears to be damaged it should not be installed or powered up In this case the unit should be returned refer to chapter 2 5 The CHASSIS 1 Unit Each CHASSIS 1 unit consists of a IRU chassis with a maximum of 3 optional modules The unit can be equipped with either a 100 240V AC power supply or a 48V DC power supply The unit is forced air ventilated the air flow going from left to right as seen from the connector side of the unit The maximum power consumption of the CHASSIS I with optional modules is 50W By default all connectors and the power plug are located at the front of the unit However the rack ears of the CHASSIS I may be moved to provide for rear mounting of the unit The rack ears are designed to support the weight of the CHASSIS 1 unit Figure 1 The CHASSIS 1 Unit Direction of Air Flow 5 1 Cooling System The CHASSIS is equipped with three fans that suck in air from the left hand side of the chassis as seen in figure The air exits on the right hand side 5 2 CHASSIS 1 AC Power Supply The CHASSIS 1 AC unit is equipped with a 100 240V AC 50W power supply VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge 5 3 CHASSIS 1 DC Power Supply The CHASSIS 1 DC unit is equipped with a 48V DC 50W power supply The power plug is a m
13. less all modules faceplates front covers and rear covers are in place Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS NZS 3260 Incorrectly connecting this equipment to a general purpose outlet could be hazardous Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations To prevent the system from overheating do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum ambient temperature of 45 degrees Celsius Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity The CHASSIS I unit requires short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than 120 VAC 15 A 240 VAC 10 A 60 VDC 20A VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge 4 Verifying the Equipment When unpacking the CHASSIS 1 unit the following should be included in the shipment e The CHASSIS itself with optional modules installed e A power cable US European or UK version depending on region e A 2m USB cable to be used for initial configuration e A user s manual For CHASSIS DC 48V DC power supply a 3 PIN D sub 15 plug Inspect the unit for signs of p
14. n 5 1 Use four rack screws to install the unit in the rack 5 7 Optional Installation Connectors at the Rear of Rack For rear mounting of the CHASSIS unit the rack ears should be moved prior to rack installation Unscrew the six size 2 Phillips screws holding the rack ears and move the six screws covering the rear mounting holes to the front mounting holes Remount the rack ears at the rear end of the unit Install the unit as described in section 6 1 Figure 4 Rack Ears Mounting Side View of Chassis VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge 6 Optional Modules Connector Descriptions The CHASSIS houses one two or three optional modules This chapter describes the connectors present on different modules available 6 1 The VB120 Connectors USB USB serial port emulator for initial set up of the probe Type ASI INPUT ASI transport stream input 75 ohm SMB female ASI OUTPUT ASI transport stream output 75 ohm SMB female SFP Alternative SFP input used when connecting to optical networks T10 100 1000 For monitoring a 10 100 1000 electrical copper signal RJ 45 Video eth0 The probe can only monitor either the SFP input signal OR the T10 100 1000 input signal selected from software MANAGEMENT For optionally running management of the
15. probe on a separate network Management RJ 45 This interface supports T 10 100 eth2 VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge 6 2 The VB220 Connectors onu AV Gann USB ASI INPUT SFP T10 100 1000 Video eth0 MANAGEMENT Management eth2 Tear DB esel USB serial port emulator for initial set up of the probe Type A ASI transport stream input 75 ohm BNC female Alternative SFP input used when connecting to optical networks For monitoring a 10 100 1000 electrical copper signal RJ 45 The probe can only monitor either the SFP input signal OR the T10 100 1000 input signal selected from software For optionally running management of the probe on a separate network RJ 45 This interface supports T 10 100 6 3 The VB250 and VB260 Connectors RF IN ASI OUTPUT I ASI OUTPUT 2 GPI RF input 50 ohm F connector ASI transport stream output 75 ohm BNC female ASI transport stream output 75 ohm BNC females Alarm relay output 9 PIN D sub male VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge GPI Alarm relay output Normal operation Alarm Power off Pins
16. rken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge 1 About this Quick Installation Guide This hardware installation guide describes the CHASSIS used to house the different Bridgetech optional modules the optional modules rack installation and initial configuration In this guide the term CHASSIS I unit will refer to the rack unit CHASSISI with optional modules installed 2 Quick Quick Installation Guide Read this installation guide including safety instructions Verify the equipment refer to Chapter 4 Install the unit in a 19 rack refer to Chapter 6 Connect the signal cables refer to Chapter 7 Power up the unit refer to Chapter 8 Perform initial set up of IP addresses refer to Chapter 9 Verify that the unit operates correctly refer to Chapter 10 3 Safety Read the installation instructions before connecting the CHASSIS I unit to the power source Do not install the CHASSIS I unit with power on So UT RUD The CHASSIS unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means of security Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis they provide electromagnetic interference shielding and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis Do not operate the CHASSIS I unit un
17. t J gt data medium Copper Select copper or fiber for ethO lt K gt data speed Autonegotiat Select line speed for eth0 lt L gt data duplex Autonegotiat Select duplex settings for eth0 lt M gt default_gateway 192 168 7 98 Default gateway of probe lt N gt reboot false To change a setting press the appropriate character A N then enter the new value and confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt The probe is equipped with two network interfaces called management or eth2 and data video or eth0 It is necessary to configure at least one of these interfaces from the terminal and then do the rest of the setup from a web browser The probe supports both in band management i e using ethO for both data video and management and separate management i e using eth2 for management In any case make sure that the subnets configured for ethO and eth2 do not overlap otherwise the probe will not work properly Note that if IP addresses for ethO and eth2 are configured so that the subnets overlap the IP address of one of the ports will be automatically set to 1 1 1 1 by the probe To configure the management interface edit values for B C and M alternatively use DHCP A Make sure Management E is enabled set to true otherwise management via web will not be possible The speed and duplex mode settings are also available here F L To configure the data video interface instead enter values for G H I and M 5
18. unch the graphical user interface Network settings are configured in the Setup Ethernet view of the GUI 8 2 Initial Configuration Via Serial Console Emulated Over USB If the probe for some reason cannot be reached through Ethernet communication the initial set up may be performed via serial console emulated over USB This is done by I Installing a driver for the USB communication 2 Setting the management IP address I Installing a Driver for the USB Communication The probe uses a serial port emulator chip called FT232 Windows and MAC users will have to download and install a driver for this chip Linux users running distributions with kernel 2 6 x already have native support The driver should be downloaded from the end users login protected area of the Bridgetech site To enter the end users area of the http www bridgetech tv site use the user name customer and password xmas4u VIDEOBRIDGE CHASSIS I UNIT QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1 2 2008 BRIDGE Technologies Co AS M lleparken 4 N 0459 Oslo Norway tel 47 22 38 51 00 www bridgetech tv bridge Alternatively the driver may be downloaded directly from the chip manufacturer at http www ftdichip com Select first Drivers then VCP followed by your operating system VCP is short for Virtual COM Port For Windows XP installation of the driver do the following Temporarily disconnect the internet connection of the PC Connect the supplied USB cable betwe
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