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1. 7 mw Ho M 8 mw Qt 1 1 3 18 1 eee es 10 11 mw 3m 53 12 AMS 13 s pm vm n ms mw 15 lasso ps ns wm n J jJ j 16 m EER 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 v Figure 4 9 Physical Map tab Destinations the page numbers for the destinations Selecting a page number opens the physical destination mapping table of the selected destination page Sources the page numbers for the sources Selecting a page number opens the physical source mapping table of the selected source page Edit click this button to open the Edit Source Destination Mappings dialog box This dialog box serves as a shortcut for populating or clearing the mapping table MC Level use this list to select the machine control level Class these designations are used by the resource management rules to determine when to make a complex switch using a resource Levels Ln these designations are labeled across the column hea
2. s leis 2 ne Audio in 00000000 90000008 5 111110 1 Appropriate NK Series Virtual source 4 VTR 2 power supply Server 2 Virtual destination 2 Audio out Virtual source 5 Audio out VTR 1 NOTE All T Bus connections between NK Series devices use straight through CAT5 cables Figure 2 2 Layout showing a simplified routing switcher system with an NK VRC When changes are made to the configuration of a device the changes are not activated in the device until the configuration file containing the changes is sent to the device You can save a configuration file but it will not be loaded to the device until it is sent to the device Once a configuration file has been sent to the device the NK VRC operates transparently mapping virtual switch requests from a remote control panel to physical switch requests for the routing switchers Resource Management Resource management is a function of a router control system that enables routing of signals between different router types such as analog and digital This 15 done by using resources to convert from one format to another such as an analog to digital converter NK VRC User Guide v04 Overview 2 3 Resource management simplifies the operation of a router system by routing signals through a resource from one router to another without requiring the user to know which source and destination to which the resource is con
3. 12 HD DEST4 Figure 5 21 Example of single router configuration Figure 5 21 is an example of a single HD SD SDI router with a mix of HD amp SD sources There are three external up converter resources tied into the router This will allow SD sources to go to HD destinations as up converted HD The numbers in Figure 5 21 refer to the physical connections on the HD SD router The configuration in Figure 5 21 is demonstrated in Figure 5 22 Figure 5 23 Figure 5 24 Figure 5 25 and Figure 5 26 In Figure 5 21 sources will not be down converted to go to SD destinations Additional resources and resource rules would be required uu Resources v Destinations 1 Sources 1 L1 3 Label Out UP 1 2 2 Cla Gass Out UP2 Class2 Css 2 Out 3 SD Black HD Black lass 2 SD SRC1 Classi 6 SD SRC2 Class1 7 SD SRC3 Classi Classi 9 HD SRC1 0 2552 0 HDSRC2 52 M HD SRC3 Figure 5 22 Virtual source configuration N 09 NK VRC User Guide v04 Resource Management Setup Examples 1 f Physical Map Resources Destinations 2 Sources SD DEST1 SD DEST2 HD DEST1 HD DEST2 65 co co rm HD DEST4 Figure 5 23 Virtual destination configuration Class 1 sources and destinations are SD SDI and Class 2 sources and destinations are HD SDI Physical Map Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Log Compatibility Resource Table T
4. 2 6 Figure 4 18 Priorities tab There are eight priority levels Level 1 has the highest priority and level 8 has the lowest The default level is 8 Priority assignment is based on the T Bus address of each panel or device To assign a priority 1 In DashBoard open the NK VRC device tab 2 Select the Priorities tab 3 Inthe Priority field enter a priority value from 1 to 8 for each address corresponding to a device on the T Bus 4 Click Send Configuration see Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 oetting Up the Log for Diagnostics The Log tab captures T Bus events for diagnostic purposes Physical Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities log N Compatibility Log Enabled Data 44 50 30 31 32 31 36 35 34 30 30 39 64 62 37 36 30 37 30 30 32 39 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 fa 6d 00 T 44 50 ff ff f ff ff ff ff ff ff 30 31 32 31 36 35 34 30 30 39 01 00 00 00 00 00 45 26 4f 4e 4b 73 65 2 00 00 02 44 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 010 47 44 50 64 62 37 36 30 37 30 30 32 39 30 31 32 31 36 35 34 30 30 39 01 00 00 00 00 00 45 26 4f o sfa gt gt gt gt gt Time D y 1767 2056 DO 00 244 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 9 as D0 47 4A 50 30 31 32 31 36 38 34 30 3039 4 6244 3641 38 30 3B 30 44 09 00 00 000000097 d ATA 5064623 38
5. J 41 sgg LL wu ww Im sm Lg iL EE EE Refresh Send Firmware Send Configuration Reboot Figure 3 4 The Device tab 3 Inthe Device Details section of the device tab view the Version field for the current software version Upgrading the Software Version of the NK VRC Software upgrade files can be obtained by contacting Ross Video Technical Support To upgrade the NK VRC software 1 In DashBoard click Send Firmware The firmware file browser opens 2 Select software file ips22x tfi Click Open The Confirm Upload dialog box opens 4 Click Continue A progress bar is displayed When the upload has completed a confirmation box opens 5 Click OK NK VRC User Guide v04 Installation 3 3 3 4 Installation NK VRC User Guide v04 oetting Up the NK VRC Overview The NK VRC is set up using DashBoard An NK IPS network bridge must be connected to the system Use the NK VRC device tab in DashBoard to configure the NK VRC Before setting up any parameters for the NK VRC ensure that all NK Series devices in the routing switcher system have software v2 00 or later For More Information on on checking software see Checking the Software Version of a Device on page 3 2 e on upgrading software see Upgrading the Software Version of the NK VRC on page 3 3 NK VRC User Guide v04 Setting Up the NK VRC 1 Implementing Your System Plan An effective routing switcher syste
6. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for every device on the T Bus Creating Labels for Virtual Sources and Destinations Virtual sources and destinations can be labeled in the NK VRC to make configuration easier by using the Global Labels feature in DashBoard Destinations 1 Sources 1 Label SD DEST1 SD DEST2 HD DEST1 HD DEST2 HD DEST3 HD DEST4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 a gt Figure 4 8 Example of Global Labels For More Information on using Global Labels refer to the NK Plug in Help file available in the DashBoard Help menu 4 6 Setting Up the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 Mapping Physical Inputs Outputs to Virtual Sources Destinations and Defining Classes The Physical Map tab is used for mapping the virtual sources and destinations to physical input and output ports on one or more router levels The Physical Map Tab Physical Map Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Log Compatibility cn Destinations 7 8 Edit MC Level m 10 cn j Sources Label Class 1 ar d 6s 1 TT N PORE 2 Classo pes resp 3 AN NN NT NN NN GN RN NUN 4 Class See es eee 0 eee ee es eee 5 mw 6
7. 1 requested on the remote control panel LED A switches off when LED B illuminates indicating that the virtual switch request has been processed to a physical switch request and sent to the routing switcher LED B remains illuminated until the NK VRC receives a physical response from the routing switcher that the switch has been made LED C illuminates at this point LED switches off when LED D illuminates indicating that the physical switch response has been processed to a virtual switch response and sent to the remote control panel LED D switches off automatically after a short delay When a successful switch request is made from a remote control panel that is working in a routing switcher system with an NK VRC the LEDs illuminate rapidly from A through D NK VRC User Guide v04 Operating the NK VRC 1 Resource Usage In the Resources tab of the NK VRC in DashBoard the Used column indicates when a resource 18 use If the Used check box 18 selected the resource 18 1n use Resources can be de allocated using the Resources tab Physical Compatibility Initialise Resources bl Resource Table Type Res In Res Out Priority Used Deallocate OO F Figure 7 33 Resources tab To de allocate a resource 1 In DashBoard open the NK VRC device tab 2 Select the Resources tab 3 Select the Deallocate check box of the resource 4 Click Send Configuration see Sending the C
8. Device window opens 3 Select the device pages to send to the device see step 4 in Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 for the device page descriptions 4 In the Select Devices list select the SmartPaste check box of the device s to which the configuration will be sent Selecting SmartPaste will send the Device Details as well as the selected device pages 5 Click Send DashBoard automatically updates the device tab of the device s with the configuration lt SmartPaste can also be used by dragging a configuration file from the File Navigator to the Device Details area of a device however the configuration is pasted but not actually sent to the device This method pastes only device pages and not the Device Details and can only be dragged and dropped into one device at a time NK VRC User Guide v04 Setting Up the NK VRC 4 5 oetting Up Virtual Routing When an NK VRC is used multiple inputs can be mapped to multiple outputs All control devices in the NK Series routing switcher system control panels serial automation interfaces etc must have virtual routing enabled To set up virtual routing in an NK Series device 1 In DashBoard open the device tab of a device 2 Inthe Configuration tab scroll to the Configuration frame 3 Select the Virtual Routing Enabled check box 4 Click Send Configuration to update the device settings see Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4
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10. click this button to upload the configuration to the device configuration items take effect only after uploading Reboot click this button to reset the device Close click this button to close the NK VRC device tab oending the Configuration to a Device When changes have been made to the configuration of an NK VRC the changes are not activated until the configuration is sent to the device Saved configuration files can be opened have changes made to the configuration saved and then be sent to a device To send the current configuration to the NK VRC 1 Open or select a device tab for an NK VRC 2 Configure the NK VRC Save the configuration to a configuration file 1f necessary 3 Click Send Configuration The Send Config to NK Device window opens Select Devices bol MEE PE Name Serial Number Version Connected to IPS SmartPaste UU Ne NK VRC 0000028136 2 13 65 PV 4 0 dsis 0 HWQA VCore 0000028131 2 HWOA NK IPS a v Send Cancel Figure 4 7 Send Config to NK Device window Any of the pages in the NK VRC device tab containing information that has been changed are automatically selected for sending to the NK VRC except the Physical Map which does not register as changed 4 Select the device pages to send to the device Use the information in Table 4 1 as a guide 4 4 Setting Up the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 Table 4 1 Page descriptions Page Description Select Page This che
11. competition with respect We will cooperate with and help other friendly companies o ow N 9 We will go above and beyond in times of crisis If there s no one to authorize the required action in times of company or customer crisis do what you know in your heart is right You may rent helicopters if necessary NK VRC User Guide Ross Part Number 9807DR 1009 04 Release Date July 2 2015 The information contained in this Guide 15 subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2015 Ross Video Limited Ross and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited other trademarks are the property of their respective companies PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ross Video While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither 1s any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Patents Patent numbers US 7 034 886 US 7 508 455 US 7 602 446 US 7 802 802 B2 US 7 834 886 US 7 914 332 US 8 307 284 US 8 407 374 B2 US 8 499 019 B2 US 8 519 949 B2 US 8 743 292 B2 GB 2 419 119 B GB 2 447 380 B and other patents pending
12. information on the environmental performances of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE 1K0 General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 e 652 4886 1 613 e 652 4425 1 613 5 652 4886 1 613 5 349 e 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Contents Introduction Overview of this 611166 Overview NK VRC Features and 60 Typical System Equipmietios US M ScE ppp UNE e ere Resource oce FFYNNU AN FYR FYFYR FFF EA DM doo Pa How the Control Panels Devices and Routing Switchers Communicate 000000nnnnnnne0000000000 Installation Unpacking Tae E 04 NC I GE Y DYRY cnc o I tado Connecting to the NK IPS in the Routing Switcher System 1111 Lennon Checking the Software Version of a Device sss Upgrading the Software Version of the Setting Up the NK VRC AGIS EET c Implementing Y our System din na Re Gn UU Da
13. la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Warranty and Repair Policy The product is backed by a comprehensive one year warranty on all components Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment If an item becomes defective within the warranty period Ross will repair or replace the defective item as determined solely by Ross Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross with all shipping FOB Ross dock If repairs are conducted at the customer site reasonable out of pocket charges will apply At the discretion of Ross and on a temporary loan basis plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair Return packing shipping and special handling costs are the responsibility of the customer This warranty is void if products are subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or application or unauthorized m
14. to retry switch requests when a switch response has not been received If selected enter an amount of time in milliseconds in the Switch Retry Delay ms field that the NK VRC will expect a response The recommended settings for non Carbonite eXtreme systems are Switch Retries Enabled disabled Switch Retry Delay 20 milliseconds The recommended settings for Carbonite eXtreme systems are Switch Retries Enabled enabled Switch Retry Delay 40 milliseconds 5 Click Send Configuration see Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 oetting Up Machine Control If the routing switcher system uses a machine control routing switcher to provide reciprocal switching of RS 422 signals the remote control panels and NK VRC need to be set up to handle these switches Machine control must be enabled in the remote control panels and the NK VRC and the router level used for machine control must match across all devices To set up machine control in the NK VRC 1 In DashBoard open the NK VRC device tab 2 Inthe Physical Map tab use the MC Level list to select the value that corresponds to the level set in the machine control routing switcher The default level is 8 NK VRC User Guide v04 Setting Up the NK VRC 5 3 Click Send Configuration see Sending the Configuration to a Device page 4 4 oaving the NK VRC Configuration Parameters on the various pages of the NK VRC device tab can be stored to
15. up converter If you are connecting the PC directly to the NK IPS use a crossover CATS Ethernet cable If you are connecting the PC indirectly via an Ethernet switch to the NK IPS use a straight through CAT5 Ethernet cable NK VRC User Guide v04 Overview 1 The NK IPS and PC with DashBoard are only required for setting up the configuration file then sending this to the device However you can use the NK Switchboard feature in DashBoard to control and monitor a routing switcher system oystem Overview A routing switcher system may use distributed control across the Internet a LAN or a VPN The routing switcher system shown in Figure 2 2 has been simplified The NK VRC enables you to map physical inputs and outputs across multiple router levels to a virtual source or destination For example in Figure 2 2 Camera 1 provides inputs to the SDI router level and the AES EBU router level If you map these two inputs to the same virtual source call this Camera 1 you can switch both levels with a single switch request Without virtual routing this can be achieved with breakaways but only if all routers have their inputs and outputs mapped 1 1 This is a simple example of virtual routing You can build up a complex map of several different physical devices that become one virtual device When a switch request is made for a virtual device all the physical devices that are mapped to the virtual device are switched 2 2 Overview NK VR
16. 30 37 3030 32 39 30 31 3231 36 38 24 30 30 38 0100 00000004526 44 44 50 64 62 37 36 30 37 30 30 32 39 30 31 32 31 36 35 34 30 30 39 01 00 00 00 00 00 45 26 4f 4d SS NS C C C C 00 00 02 44 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 O n a 2 n Figure 4 19 Log tab 4 14 Setting Up the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 The Log Enabled option will enable disable the log feature This should be left disabled unless directed by Tech Support oetting Up Carbonite eXtreme Compatibility Use the Compatibility tab to configure the Carbonite eXtreme compatibility settings Physical Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Carbonite Extreme Compatibility Settings Startup Delay s Switch Retries Enabled Switch Retry Delay ms 30 Figure 4 20 Compatibility tab To configure the Carbonite eXtreme compatibility settings 1 In DashBoard open the NK VRC device tab 2 Select the Compatibility tab 3 Inthe Startup Delay s field enter an amount of time in seconds that the NK VRC will wait before refreshing the connected routers to its known status on startup This allows the Carbonite eXtreme enough time to boot before the NK VRC sends refresh switch requests Recommended settings are seconds for non Carbonite eXtreme systems 20 seconds for Carbonite eXtreme systems 4 Select the Switch Retries Enabled check box
17. C User Guide v04 a Internet LAN VPN Ethernet en PC running NK IPS DashBoard Network Bridge Ethernet og Appropriate NK Series power supply i T BUS I NK VRC Virtual Routing Core 1 Appropriate NK Series power supply RCP NKQ Remote Control Panel NK Series 5V 2A power supply Virtual source 3 8 Server 1 I 2222220222 ec Virtual destination 3 Server 3 Video in I OY OY 0 OY 65 S ee vow CE Oo in i 07 00000000 990000000 _ Audio in i 00000000 50600000 i a 600 OOO S 6 9 1 Appropriate i o Series Video out Virtual source 1 powersupply 8 01060 out Camera 1 Video in I H Virtual destination 1 Monitor I oe 4 Video out Virtual source 2 t 2 Audio out R k Pose UN Audio in I I o NK D32 75 AES EBU id 8 2 Digital Audio Routing Switcher C 000 99 Lo w GW 2 I TE Output 20 Video in i 00000000 DOOL EE 2 F t 00000090 5 2 2 eere eee
18. PI NK JBX and the routing switcher system There are four LEDs and a reset port on the front panel of the NK VRC Remote control panels are used to switch virtual sources and destinations therefore the keys on the remote control panels should reflect this virtual context If resource management is in use the panels with a display will indicate when a resource is in use Additionally control panels can be configured to have a resource de allocate button to manually release a resource that is in use For More Information on control panels refer to the user guide of the respective control panel LED Indicators The front panel of the NK VRC has four LEDs During startup these LEDs flash five times to show that they are functional and to indicate that the NK VRC is initializing During normal operation the LEDs indicate the flow of requests and responses between the remote control panel and the routing switcher Table 7 2 LED indicators on the front panel of the NK VRC LED Function A Shows that a virtual switch request has been received at the NK VRC from a remote control panel B Shows that a physical switch request has been sent from the NK VRC to a routing switcher C Shows that a physical switch response has been received at the NK VRC from a routing switcher D Shows that a virtual switch response has been sent from the NK VRC to a remote control panel The LEDs operate sequentially LED A illuminates when a switch
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20. a file Multiple such files can exist corresponding to different configuration pre sets These pre sets can subsequently be accessed through the File Navigator For More Information on adding a directory to the File Navigator refer to the section File Navigator in the DashBoard User Manual To save a new configuration file 1 Openor select the NK VRC device tab that contains the configuration to be saved 2 Click Save As 8 to save the current configuration to a file The Export NK VRC to file window opens 3 Navigate to the folder where the configuration is to be saved The default location in Windows is Documents 4 Click Save To save changes to an open configuration file 1 Openor select the NK VRC device tab that contains the configuration to be saved 2 Click Save HI to save the current configuration To open a saved configuration file 1 Inthe File Navigator section navigate to the configuration file to be opened 2 Double click on the icon for the saved configuration The selected configuration file is opened in the NK VRC device tab 4 16 Setting Up the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 Resource Management Setup Examples oingle Router Configuration SD Black HD Black 9 SD SRC1 H HD SD SDI Router SD DEST1 SD SRC2 9 SD DEST2 SD SRC3 SD SRC4 HD DEST1 HD 5801 10 HD DEST2 HD 5802 3 11 HD DEST3 HD SRC3
21. apability to an NK Series routing switcher system With Ross Video s reputation for delivering leading edge routing switcher equipment and our unsurpassed level of customer service and support you can look forward to many years of reliable broadcasting Please read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference Overview of this Guide This guide is for system administrators installers and operators of the Ross Video NK VRC It provides instructions on how to connect the NK VRC to your routing switcher system how to configure the NK VRC using DashBoard software and how to operate it It assumes that you are experienced with general broadcast concepts and that you are familiar with the planning requirements for a routing switcher system NK VRC User Guide v04 Introduction 1 1 1 2 Introduction NK VRC User Guide v04 Overview NK VRC Features and Components The NK VRC Virtual Routing Core provides the following features e virtual routing for a complex NK Series routing switcher system up to 1000 virtual source mappings to physical inputs upto 1000 virtual destination mappings to physical outputs resource management four status LEDs for status error indications compact 1 RU design software 15 fully upgradeable using DashBoard e slim modular design integrates with NK Series devices via T Bus using straight 5 Ethernet cables T Bus Control System The NK VRC is connected to other devices via
22. between a T Bus connector on the rear panel of the NK VRC and a T Bus connector on the rear panel of another NK Series device 3 Connect the power supply provided to the POWER connector on the rear panel of the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 Installation 1 4 Connect the cable from the power supply to a suitable AC mains supply Installing DashBoard Overview DashBoard can be downloaded at http www rossvideo com dashboard DashBoard is used to configure and operate NK systems and individual NK Series devices For More Information on e DashBoard system requirements and installation please refer to the Dash Board User Manual Connecting to the NK IPS in the Routing Switcher System Before you can set up and send a configuration document to the NK VRC you must connect an NK IPS to the NK VRC Once DashBoard locates the NK IPS the attached NK VRC will be visible and can have configuration documents sent to it By default DashBoard attempts to auto detect the NK IPS on the network If the device is not detected automatically the NK IPS can be manually added using the New NK IPS Connection window in DashBoard For More Information on e automatic device discovery and manually adding a device please refer to the section Configuring Devices in the DashBoard User Manual the NK IPS Connection window refer to the VK IPS User Guide Checking the Software Version of a Device The NK VRC must operate with other dev
23. ce rule covers routes from analog audio Class 1 to digital audio Class 2 using ADC resources Type 2 The second resource rule covers routes from digital audio Class 2 to analog audio Class 1 using DAC resources Type 1 5 4 Resource Management Setup Examples NK VRC User Guide v04 Resource and Panel Priorities Each resource has a priority assigned to it This can be used to reserve it for high priority use similarly each panel or control device has a priority assigned to it that determines which resources can be accessed by that panel device Resources and control panels can be assigned a priority from 1 to 8 where 1 is the highest priority and 8 1s the lowest priority If priorities are not required set all the priority levels to be the same The default is 8 In order for a control panel to be able to access a resource it must have a priority higher than or equal to the resource priority A resource can only be de allocated by the control panel that originally allocated the resource or by another panel with a higher priority The NK VRC de allocate function in DashBoard has the capability to de allocate any resource regardless of which panel allocated it originally NK VRC User Guide v04 Resource and Panel Priorities 1 6 2 Resource and Panel Priorities NK VRC User Guide v04 Operating the NK VRC General The NK VRC operates transparently between all remote control panels controlling devices NK G
24. ck box is automatically selected when the configuration is changed on any of the device pages This does not include Device Details Home The information contained in the Device Details frame Dsts The destination information contained in the Physical Map tab SICS The source information contained in the Physical Map tab Resources The resource information contained in the Resources tab Parks The park source information contained in the Parks tab Res Rules The resource rules information contained in the Res Rules tab Priorities The priority information contained in the Priorities tab Log The log tab captures T Bus events for diagnostics Compatibility The Carbonite eXtreme compatibility settings are contained in the Compatibility tab 5 From the Select Devices list select the device to which the current configuration is to be sent 6 Click Send DashBoard automatically reloads the device tab For More Information on sending a configuration using SmartPaste refer to SmartPaste on page 4 5 SmartPaste SmartPaste offers a convenient way to apply a configuration file or a device configuration to other NK VRC devices Selecting the SmartPaste check box of a device will send the configuration to that device lt SmartPaste can only be used to apply a configuration to another of the same device To SmartPaste a configuration 1 Open a device tab or configuration file 2 Click Send Configuration The Send Config to NK
25. d field 5 Inthe Value section use the text box to enter the value to use in the first virtual number cell For example if the value in the first selected cell is to be 53 enter 53 6 Perform one of the following to fill the range with the same number in each cell clear the Increment check box to fill the range with incrementing values select the Increment check box toclear the range select the Blank check box For example if you increment the value of 53 across the virtual number range of 12 to 108 on L3 then cell L3 12 will have a value of 53 and cell L3 108 on page 2 will have a value of 149 The cells in between will have a sequential value T Click Fill The Edit Source Destination Mappings dialog box closes and the mapping table is updated to reflect the changes 8 Click Send Configuration see Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 All cells in the physical mapping table are populated by default 4 10 Setting Up the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 Configuring Resources Resources have a user definable resource type such as upconverter ADC and DAC Each resource has a user definable virtual source and destination to indicate how they are connected to the router s For More Information on pre configuring resource type names refer to the Global Labels Editor topic in the NK Plug in Help file available in the DashBoard Help menu Setting up Resources Use the Resourc
26. dings These represent the physical router levels that have been set in the routing switcher system Pages The Physical Map tab has 10 pages of sources and 10 pages of destinations that can be defined Each page contains 100 virtual sources destinations These virtual sources destinations are numbered consecutively over the 10 pages For example page 1 of the sources contains virtual sources 1 to 100 down the left hand column and page 2 of the destinations contains virtual destinations 101 to 200 down the left hand column Therefore up to 1000 virtual sources and 1000 virtual destinations can be assigned All of the information contained in the source and destination pages forms the mapping table for the NK VRC To map physical inputs and outputs to virtual sources destinations and classes 1 In DashBoard open the NK VRC device tab 2 Select the Physical Map tab NK VRC User Guide v04 Setting Up the NK VRC 4 7 3 Select a Sources page number Destinations Sources Figure 4 10 Select source page example 4 Using a system plan as a guide determine the first virtual source and router level to map Enter the number of the physical input port on the routing switcher in the cell that corresponds to the virtual source number and the router level For example using the information presented in Figure 2 2 the input from virtual source 1 Camera 1 is connected to the SDI video routing switcher level 2 on input connecto
27. e Parks tab to set up the park sources To set up a park source 1 In DashBoard open the NK VRC device tab 2 Select the Parks tab Log Compatibility Class Park Source 3 Inthe Park Source field enter a virtual source that will be routed to the input of a de allocated resource or destination with that class definition 4 Click Send Configuration see Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 4 12 Setting Up the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 Configuring Resource Rules User definable resource rules control which resource type to use when switching from a particular class to another class For example resource type ADC will be used when switching a source with an analog class to a destination with a digital class The Resource Rules Tab Physical Map Resources Parks RES Rules N Priorities Log Compatibility Switch Rules 4 From Class To Class Res Type baso bao paso paso paso 12 n n Dacnuren Tunn fl Figure 4 17 Resource Rules tab al 2 2 EE ECH 6 7 Classo casso Resource Type 0 EJ n Use the Res Rules tab to set up the rules for the resource types To set up a resource rule 1 In DashBoard open the NK VRC device tab 2 Select the Res Rules tab 3 Inthe From Class field select a numerical Class value or pre configured Class name to re
28. ement for the NK VRC as well as assign a name and brief details for the device itself Any changes to the parameters on NK VRC device tab will need to be sent to the NK VRC using the Send Configuration button before they take effect Alternatively clicking Refresh will discard any unsent changes RIT x Device Details NKseries Nar Details NK VRC Serial Num 0121654009 Version 2 68 Group Address Physical Map N Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Compatibility 7 Edit Level 10 gt Destinations N gt co Sources L2 I 19 110 111 112 18 119 120 121 122 123 e EN re Label olo Ni om co ra ab GJ M a y hog in SS et es es Se M 90 L1 Lm 2 E EN 6 IE EH UN a CM peso e m m m ell1T71T1111117 111111717111 ceso o o po me ces L L4 ce cwo foe be be be TT II FF Refresh Send Firmware Send Configuration Reboot Figure 4 6 The NK VRC Device tab in DashBoard Device Details Serial Num read o
29. es tab to define all the resources in the routing system Up to 300 resources can be defined in the NK VRC Physical Map ioriti Compatibility Initialise Resources ind Resource Table Type Res In Res Out Priority Used Deallocate fo fob ed GO Type 4 0 b d 6 seem Rp PB p DB pjReew bp P P 9 Resource Type 4 0 le In f Figure 4 15 Resources tab To set up a resource 1 In DashBoard open the NK VRC device tab 2 Select the Resources tab 3 Inthe Type field select a numerical Resource Type value or pre configured Resource Type name to represent the resource type for example 1 Video ADC 2 Video DAC 3 Audio ADC etc 4 Inthe Res In field enter a numerical value to define which virtual destination is connected to the input of the resource 5 Inthe Res Out field enter a numerical value to define which virtual source 15 connected to the output of the resource 6 Inthe Priority field enter a numerical value to set the priority for the resource Each resource can be assigned a priority level from 1 to 8 with level 1 as the highest priority T Click Send Configuration see Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 Notes on the Resources Tab This section provides additional information on some of the options in the Resources tab The Initialise Resource
30. he Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 4 8 Setting Up the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 Edit Source Destination Mappings The NK VRC contains mapping information for 1000 virtual sources and 1000 virtual destinations across 32 router levels Conceivably up to 64 000 cells could need to be modified The Physical Map tab provides an easy method of populating the mapping table by using the Edit Source Destination Mappings dialog box To open the Edit Source Destination Mappings dialog box click the Edit button in the Physical Map tab Destinations Sources EE Select All ERE mE Ua EN DUM DM DUM mE MM DEM EE UM d MW Ua VM ve EM E Range Value End 100 0 Blank Increment Copy Fill Cancel Figure 4 13 The Edit Source Destination Mappings dialog box Table selects whether to edit destinations or sources The Destinations and Sources radio buttons are also selectable By default this dialog box will open with the already selected Destination or Source page number from the Physical Map tab Select select this check box to select the Class and all level L1 to L32 check boxes Class use this check box to select the class information to populate the selected area of the mapping table L1 to L32 use these check boxes to select the level s to populate with mapping information Range use the Start and End text boxes to ente
31. ices that have v2 00 software or later Software may be updated easily using DashBoard To check for the latest software versions contact Ross Video Technical Support To check the software version of a device using DashBoard 1 Open DashBoard and connect to the NK IPS see Connecting to the NK IPS in the Routing Switcher System on page 3 2 3 2 Installation NK VRC User Guide v04 2 Inthe Basic Tree View section double click the device for which you want to check the software version The device tab for the selected device opens in DashBoard W V CORE x Device Details NKseries Name Details NK VRC Serial Num 0121654009 Version 2 68 Group Address Physical Map Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Compatibility gt Destinations 10 N gt 10 Sources 85 10 20 2122223 ab 4 LEE 1 co r O w Label b BEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 fh 0 ah 4 y b o H row tn ie S JSS Fae FS SS SS SS Se b D SS eh m 8 I 1 ase Li 313 mum gm PR J J wu pmo guam
32. it Source Destination Mappings dialog box see Figure 4 14 All of the cells on the page can be selected by clicking inside the table and then pressing Ctrl A NK VRC User Guide v04 Setting Up the NK VRC 4 9 The pages will only display 100 cells at a time but the Range can start at 1 and end at 1000 Using the full range of cells is handy when clearing tables Destinations Edit MC Level Sources Label Class 2 t9 ake T 1 w 2 j Edit Source Destination Mappings 1 3 Table 4 Jest s Sources Levels Select All 2 7 1 m L2 3 4 DUM 3 ce 10 Cas mM 22 nm c LO DE LL TTE meo 4 mmm Figure 4 14 The Edit Source Destination Mappings dialog box range of selected cells To edit a mapping table 1 Inthe Physical Map tab click Edit The Edit Source Destination Mappings dialog box opens In the Table section select a radio button to edit Destinations or Sources In the Levels section use the level check boxes to select the levels to populate with mapping information In the Range section enter the cell range in which to enter mapping information For example if populating the cells from virtual number 12 to virtual number 108 enter 12 in the Start field and 108 in the En
33. l planned and designed Consideration must be given to inputs and outputs across multiple router levels and typical operating scenarios for breakaways Correct IP addresses have been assigned to the equipment where required The routing switchers are connected to the appropriate sources and destinations All NK Series equipment connected in the routing switcher system have software v2 00 or later Software updates are available through Ross Video Technical Support fresource management is to be used the external resources are installed and operational as per the manufacturer instructions The NK VRC provides phantom power via the T Bus connector to certain other NK Series devices NK GPI NK SCP A NK SCP K2 The NK VRC does not receive power via the T Bus connector Installing the NK VRC The NK VRC 1 powered using the power supply provided This power supply connects directly to the AC mains supply N Warning Ensure that the AC mains supply complies with the PSU specification before making the connection A Warning An earthed neutral mains supply and residual current device is recommended for safe operation The NK VRC may be installed anywhere within the routing switcher system using its T Bus connectors on the rear panel To connect the NK VRC into a routing switcher system 1 Install the NK VRC into the rack frame then fix in place with appropriate fasteners 2 Connect a straight CAT5 Ethernet cable
34. lectrical shock to the operator and service personnel this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground T Indoor Use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture 8 Warning This product includes an Ethernet Port for connection to a local area network LAN This Ethernet port interface is designed for intra building networks only Do not connect this port to networks that go outside of the building EMC Notices US FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a Commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area 1s likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a
35. m requires careful planning A complex routing switcher system can be easily mapped using an NK VRC that 1 required is e a list of all the source and destination equipment and resources identified as virtual sources or destinations the inputs and outputs that are physically connected to each routing switcher the level of each routing switcher If resource management is used the following 15 also necessary e list of the different types of resources to be used and the virtual sources and destinations to which they are connected oneor more virtual park sources to be used when destinations are disconnected from the resource ifrequired a list of all the panels and control devices in the system and user priority associated with each one A simplified routing switcher system 15 shown in Figure 2 2 this is used as an example throughout this configuration section The following process for setting up the NK VRC 1 recommended Enable NK Series panels and NK GPI and NK JBX if used for virtual routing using DashBoard Update device details optional Map physical inputs and outputs to virtual sources and destinations Set up resource management Set up panels with virtual sources and destinations Figure 4 5 Flow chart for setting up the NK VRC 4 2 Setting Up the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 NK VRC Device Tab The NK VRC tab allows users to configure physical mapping and resource manag
36. n Tho as 0 do Sending the Configuration toa DEVICE GREDU O OO L Fn aO NT FRYD Creating Labels for Virtual Sources and Destinations eeuuuuur rrr LIII I FL FF FLiun Mapping Physical Inputs Outputs to Virtual Sources Destinations and Defining Classes C On nu ur a O Uw GG UU Ganu beu uan Park FODA Configuring Resource Rules ttti epit ee EE DUEDD RECORD END RAA GR REN DWN OUD ROD ORAU NWYON GG nh EPA ERES Configuring Control Panel Device 2 Setting Up the Log for Diagnostics Setting Up Carbonite eXtreme Compatibility sed eu a r Up Machine Control EF Saving the NK V RC Configuration 2 Resource Management Setup Examples Single Router onfielit 00 6 Two Router 6 Oni Oi Ua aia ainiai E re ETna EREE Resource and Panel Priorities Operating the NK VRC hic ru T H mQ AR See the d NK VRC User Guide v04 Contents i Troubleshooting A Contents NK VRC User Guide v04 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ross Video NK VRC Virtual Routing Core This device provides virtual routing and resource management c
37. n corrupted The NK Series devices are not set up correctly to operate with virtual routing The mapping table contains non existent crosspoints DashBoard 18 not up to date NK VRC User Guide v04 Action Try the following until the NK VRC responds Reset the NK VRC Send the default configuration to the NK VRC Try one of the following Use DashBoard to set up the devices with virtual routing enabled see Setting Up Virtual Routing on page 4 6 Reset the NK VRC Remove table entries that do not correspond to physical connections on the routing switchers Update DashBoard For information on updating DashBoard refer to the Dash Board User Manual Troubleshooting 1 A 2 Troubleshooting NK VRC User Guide v04
38. nected Once configured the system will be able to automatically find the path between routers Another application for resource management is when a limited number of tie lines are to be shared between routers Multiple resources can be managed to enable more than one signal path between routers Analog Audio Digital Audio DAC ADC NK D16 72 Analog Silence Digital Silence Analog Router Digital Router Level 1 Level 2 Analog Source Analog Destination Digital Source Digital Destination T Bus T Bus NK VRC RCP NKM RCP NKQ PC running DashBoard NK IPS Ethernet Ethernet 3 Figure 2 3 Example of resource management How the Control Panels Devices and Routing Switchers Communicate owitching The control panels and devices send a virtual switch request message to the NK VRC The NK VRC translates this virtual request to physical requests then sends these to the routing switchers The routing switchers recognize the requests set the crosspoints then send physical responses to the NK VRC The NK VRC translates these physical responses to virtual responses then sends these to the control panels and devices Data Storage The control panels and devices store information on the menu destination level breakaway and machine control status The routing switcher stores the crosspoint status in its internal memory The NK VRC stores mapping information that correlates virtual sources and destinations with physical i
39. nly the serial number 15 set in the factory before shipping and 15 unique to each device Version read only the software version Name this field can be assigned by the user to uniquely name a device This field has a maximum of 16 characters and 1 used for description and identification only Group a group number can be assigned by the user to organize devices into groups For example users can assign separate group numbers for devices in different physical areas This field has a maximum of 10 characters and by default is blank Details assigned by the user to give a device specific details For example a physical location or a brief description of its use This field has a maximum of 16 characters and is used for description and identification only NK VRC User Guide v04 Setting Up the NK VRC 3 Address the address 15 used within the overall control system to identify devices Each device must be given unique T Bus address to avoid hardware and communication conflicts The valid value range for assigning an individual device T Bus address is 1 255 The default is 253 Other Functions Refresh click this button to revert to the configuration previously sent to the device Any changes in the device tab are discarded and the configuration 15 reloaded from the device Send Firmware click this button to open a file browser to select a software file to send to the device Send Configuration
40. nputs and outputs and the virtual status When the routing switcher system 15 powered up the routing switcher restores its crosspoint status The control panels and devices request the status of the routing switcher via the NK VRC The NK VRC switches the routing switchers to match the stored virtual status and also sends the virtual status to the control panels and devices Establishing the virtual status may take several minutes especially if the mapping table has many entries for unassigned crosspoints 2 4 Overview NK VRC User Guide v04 Installation Unpacking the Equipment On receiving your NK VRC check the contents against the packing list Make sure that all equipment itemized on the packing list 1s present and that there are no signs of damage before you start installing the NK VRC into your system If anything is missing or damaged contact your Ross Video office immediately to obtain the correct warranty service procedures This ensures prompt assistance minimal turnaround time and avoids any freight issues We recommend that the equipment be installed by qualified and experienced personnel to any relevant standards and approvals General These installation guidelines assume the following Therelevant NK Series equipment has been installed into a ventilated rack frame The relative humidity in the environment of the equipment should be lt 70 non condensing The routing switcher system has been wel
41. odification In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profit Implied warranties including that of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This warranty is TRANSFERABLE to subsequent owners subject to Ross notification of change of ownership Extended Warranty For customers that require a longer warranty period Ross offers an extended warranty plan to extend the standard warranty period by one year increments For more information contact your regional sales manager Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more
42. onfiguration to a Device on page 4 4 Resetting the NK VRC To return to a known operating state and configuration perform one of the following send the default configuration to the NK VRC see Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 reset the device If the NK VRC fails to accept any configuration that 1s sent to it then the device should be reset When performing a reset the NK VRC takes on the last known operating state and configuration that is stored in memory Reset Button The RESET button can be used in the event of device failure where the Heartbeat stops pulsing In some cases looping or daisy chaining too many devices on one line may cause a communication failure or a power dropout with devices that are supplied phantom power via the T Bus line The reset button can be used as a last resort 1f errors are encountered but no physical problem can be sourced disconnected or severed CATS5 power cable etc To reset the NK VRC Press and hold the RESET button on the front panel of the NK VRC for three seconds 7 2 Operating the NK VRC NK VRC User Guide v04 Troubleshooting Problem NK VRC is not responding to DashBoard The RCP NKM and RCP NKQ are not switching correctly NK VRC takes a long time to start up Cannot see tabs Physical Map Resources Parks etc in the main area of DashBoard Table A 3 Troubleshooting Cause Information stored in the NK VRC has bee
43. present the virtual source class for the rule 4 Inthe To Class field select a numerical Class value or pre configured Class name to represent the virtual destination class for the rule 5 Inthe Res Type field select a numerical Resource Type value or pre configured Resource Type name to represent the resource type that will be used when making a switch from a virtual source class to a virtual destination class as defined in the From Class and To Class fields 6 Click Send Configuration see Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 For More Information on pre configuring class names and resource type names refer to the Global Labels Editor topic in the NK Plug in Help file available in the DashBoard Help menu NK VRC User Guide v04 Setting Up the NK VRC 3 Configuring Control Panel Device Priorities control panels and devices panels and interfaces through the NK IPS have an assigned priority This dictates the priority of requests if there are a limited number of resources available Every T Bus device including the NK IPS requires a unique address Addresses range from 1 to 255 Default addresses are set to the last two digits of the serial number plus 100 The Priorities Tab Physical Map Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Log Compatibility Priorities Address Priority C 2 ie j l gt fe gt gt gt gt ep EATE gt 6 id eB op up
44. r 13 Therefore enter 13 in the cell that intersects the virtual source 1 row with the L2 column in the mapping table Note that it 1 not necessary for the virtual source number to match the physical input port number 6 Repeat the process in Step 5 for the remaining virtual sources For example using the information presented in Figure 2 2 the mapping table for Sources 1 in DashBoard 15 as follows Destinations Sources Label Figure 4 11 Virtual source mapping example continued 7 Ifresource management is being used select a class number or pre configured Class name in the class list for each virtual source and destination to represent the signal type For example Class 1 HD Class 2 SD Class 3 Analog Video etc If resource management is not being used set the Class cell values to 0 8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 for the virtual destinations For example using the information presented in Figure 2 2 the mapping table for Destinations 1 in DashBoard is as follows Destinations Sources Label Figure 4 12 Virtual destination mapping example Use of destination port values that do not map to valid outputs on a physical router frame can interfere with proper system operation For best results ensure the values in the level columns of the destination configuration table include only router frame output port numbers that are present in the system 9 Click Send Configuration to update the settings see Sending t
45. r a cell range in which to enter mapping information Value use this text box to enter a value to use in the first virtual number cell or select the Blank check box to delete the information contained the selected cells Increment if a Value has been entered select this check box to increment the number in steps of one down the range To keep the number the same down the range do not select the check box Copy click this button to copy the selected cells in the mapping table to a clipboard Paste click this button to paste information from a clipboard to the selected level s in the mapping table Fill click this button to close the dialog box and update the mapping table to reflect the changes Cancel click this button to close the dialog box without applying any changes Editing a Mapping Table Once the Edit Source Destination Mappings dialog box is open a range of functions can be performed anywhere in the mapping table regardless of the point of entry The Edit Source Destination Mappings dialog box automatically selects the type of page in Figure 4 14 Sources and selects the levels in Figure 4 14 levels L2 and L3 It suggests a Range to enter based on the virtual numbers at the left hand side of the mapping table and suggests a Value to enter If a range of cells 1 selected in the mapping table before clicking the Edit button the levels and virtual number range of the selected cells are shown in the Ed
46. s check box is used to clear the current in use state of the resources During setup and testing configuration issues may arise when a resource definition is changed after a resource switch was made The system 1n this case will have no way of clearing the resource as it has been undefined or changed The Initialise Resources check box will clear all the current resource usage allowing the resource tracking system to start from a clean slate NK VRC User Guide v04 Setting Up the NK VRC 1 The check boxes in the Used column are not selectable in DashBoard The Used check boxes indicate if a resource 15 currently part of a selected complex switch The check boxes in the Deallocate column are selectable in DashBoard If selected and the configuration 15 then sent to the NK VRC see Sending the Configuration to a Device on page 4 4 the resource will deallocate from the complex switch and take the park source if assigned see Configuring Park Sources on page 4 12 Configuring Park Sources The NK VRC uses park sources to park resources and destinations when de allocated It is a method of communicating to the NK VRC which source to send to de allocated resources and destinations User definable park sources for each class can be routed to the inputs of free resources and de allocated destinations accordingly The Parks Tab Physical Resources A Parks Res Rules Priorities Parks Figure 4 16 Parks tab Use th
47. the T Bus Control System a multi drop RJ 45 control system supporting collision detection and half duplex communication The T Bus Control System minimizes cable connections between devices acting as both a reliable means to provide phantom power to devices and as the communications line The Heartbeat The NK IPS indicates its status using a pulsating front panel LED called the Heartbeat LED Virtual Routing Core Figure 2 1 Heartbeat display Typical System Equipment The NK VRC is used when you require virtual routing or resource management Using DashBoard you can map inputs and outputs from routing switchers through to the NK VRC for control via any remote control panel These parameters can be saved in a configuration file cbd and sent to an NK VRC at any time using DashBoard The SmartPaste function can also be used to quickly duplicate a configuration file or device configuration to another device Therefore if an NK VRC is used in a number of different operating scenarios the configuration can be changed easily and quickly Typical equipment in an NK Series routing switcher system where an NK VRC would be used includes oneor more NK Series routing switchers e an NK IPS Network Bridge control panels and devices 1 RCP NKM NK 3RD aPC running DashBoard standard source and destination equipment 1 cameras VTRs servers optionally one or more external resources 1 e openGear ADC DAC
48. tions on each router The configuration for the example in Figure 5 27 is demonstrated in Figure 5 28 Figure 5 29 Figure 5 30 Figure 5 31 and Figure 5 32 Destinations Sources Label Out DAC1 Out DAC2 Anlg Silence Anlg SRC1 Anlg SRC2 Anlg SRC3 Ol DI NID mM amp iwi ry Dig Silence Dig SRC1 Dig SRC2 Dig SRC3 sical Map Destinations Sources Label Anlg DEST1 Anlg DEST2 Anlg DEST3 In DAC1 In DAC2 Dig DEST1 Dig DEST2 Ol MD NI Di mM Siw ry h Parks Figure 5 29 Virtual destination configuration Class 1 sources and destinations are analog audio and Class 2 sources and destinations are digital audio NK VRC User Guide v04 Resource Management Setup Examples 3 Physical Map Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Log Compatibility Resource Table ype Res In Re Resource Type 1 6 s Out Priority Used Deallocate n i OO 9 6 1 6 hb Figure 5 30 Resource configuration In Figure 5 30 the first two resources are DACs Type 1 and the second two resources are ADCs Type 2 four resources are set to the same priority level Physical Resources Res Rules Priorities Log Compatibility Parks Class Park Source Physical Map Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Log Compatibility Switch Rules From Class To Class Figure 5 32 Resource rule configuration The first resour
49. y It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to Hazardous alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s Voltages enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons ESD This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is Susceptibility susceptible to damage from an ESD event Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Follow all instructions and heed all warnings 3 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 4 The equipment s external power supply AC appliance inlets are the means to disconnect the product from the AC Mains and must remain readily operable for this purpose 5 To avoid the risk of electrical shock and to completely disconnect the apparatus from the supply AC appliance inlets prior to servicing The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided A grounding conductor in the equipment s external power supply line cord provides this protective earth To reduce the risk of e
50. ype Res In Res Out Priority Used Deallocate pEew p hb pp po 2 PR PR pP mol 9 PR b Figure 5 24 Resource configuration The first two resources in Figure 5 24 are set as high priority resources and are not in use The third resource 1s lower in priority and is in use Physical Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Parks Figure 5 25 Park configuration Physical Map Resources Parks Res Rules Priorities Log Compatibility Switch Rules From Class To Class Resource Type 1 Figure 5 26 Resource rule configuration In this configuration any SD to SD or HD to HD routes will be done internally in the router without using any resources An SD to HD route will be done using one of the three up converting resources and an HD to SD route will fail as there is no defined rule 5 2 Resource Management Setup Examples NK VRC User Guide v04 Two Router Configuration Analog Silence Analog Router Level 1 Analog SRC1 4 Analog SRC2 Analog SRC3 Analog DEST1 Analog DEST2 Analog DEST3 Digital Silence gt Digital Router Level 2 Digital SRC1 4 Digital DEST1 Digital SRC2 3 5 Digital DEST2 Digital SRC3 6 Digital DEST3 Figure 5 27 Example of two router configuration The example in Figure 5 27 has an analog and digital audio router with a pair of audio ADCs and DACS between the two routers The numbers in the diagram refer to the physical connec

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