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GRASS VALLEY NV8500 Series User Manual

GRASS VALLEY NV8500 Series
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NV8500 Series
Hybrid Digital Video/Audio Routers
Users Guide
UG0034-09
30 Oct 2014

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

GRASS VALLEY NV8500 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelNV8500 Series
CategoryNetwork Router
Input PortsConfigurable
Output PortsConfigurable
Video Formats3G-SDI
Control InterfaceEthernet
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies

Summary

Introduction

About the NV8500 Series Routers

Overview of the NV8500 series routers, covering architecture, models, and signal types.

Overview of the Routers

Details common frame features and specific router models (NV8144, NV8140, NV8280, NV8576).

Preparing for Installation

Outlines necessary steps and items required before installing the NV8500 series router.

Rack Mount

Describes the process and requirements for physically mounting NV8500 series router frames in a rack.

Inputs and Outputs

Types of Input and Output

Details the various types of input and output cards available for the NV8500 series routers.

I/O Backplanes

Explains different types of backplanes and their connectors used with I/O cards.

I/O Cards

Lists and describes the various input and output cards available for the NV8500 series.

Making I/O Signal Connections

Provides instructions on how to connect cables to the I/O modules.

Audio and Video References

Explains the importance and connections for audio and video reference signals.

Crosspoints

Overview of Crosspoints

Explains the function of crosspoint cards and the switching matrix of the routers.

Installing Crosspoint Cards

Details the procedure for installing crosspoint cards in NV8500 models.

Redundant Crosspoint Functions

Describes how redundant crosspoint modules operate and manual switchover procedures.

Pass-Through Audio

Explains the concept and use of pass-through audio sources in configurations.

Switching Rules

Details the various aspects involved in 'switching rules' for router operation.

Router Control

Overview of Control Cards

Describes the role and types of control cards used in NV8500 routers.

Installing Control Cards

Provides instructions on how to install control cards into the router frames.

Making Router Control System Connections

Connects the router to its control system via serial or Ethernet.

Monitoring

Overview of Monitoring

Explains the function of monitor cards and how they assess signal presence and quality.

Installing Monitor Backplanes and Cards

Guides on installing monitor cards and their backplanes.

Making Monitor Signal Connections

Provides instructions for connecting monitor cards to monitoring equipment.

Expanded NV8576-Plus

Overview of the NV8576-Plus

Describes the NV8576-Plus router configuration with two interconnected frames.

Expansion I/O Cards

Details the types and matching requirements for expansion output cards.

Connecting the NV8576-Plus Frames

Explains the cabling required to interconnect the two NV8576-Plus frames.

Alarms

Power Supply Alarms

Describes how power supply alarms are monitored and signaled.

System Alarms

Explains the router's internal alarms and their conditions.

Making Alarm Connections

Provides instructions for connecting alarm indicators to the router.

Power

Power Requirements

Details the power requirements for different NV8500 series routers and power supply modules.

Connecting to Power

Guides on connecting NV8500 series routers and their power supply frames to AC power.

Recommended Protections

Provides recommendations for safe and stable power connections.

Configuration

MRC (Miranda Router Configurator)

Introduces MRC as the primary tool for configuring NV8500 series routers.

iControl-Solo

Describes iControl-Solo for configuring frame sync functions.

Browser Application

Mentions the browser application for frame sync card configuration.

Frame Sync Cards

Physical Connection

Details how to physically connect frame sync input cards and their backplanes.

Configuration in iControl-Solo

Explains how to use iControl-Solo to configure frame sync card functions.

Browser Application

Describes the browser application for frame sync card configuration.

IP Gateway Cards

Physical Connections

Describes the physical connections for IP gateway cards.

Browser Application

Explains how to use the browser application for IP gateway card configuration.

M3 Cards

M3 Backplane Module

Describes the M3 backplane module and its connectors.

M3 Cable and Connectors

Details the M3 cables and their connectors.

IOXM Extended Status

Module Types

Lists the modules that provide extended status information.

Video Formats

Lists the video formats accepted by NV8500 routers.

IOXM Extended Status Reporting

Describes the data reported for various module types.

Maintenance

Indicator LEDs

Explains how to interpret the status of LEDs on various cards and modules.

Battery Replacement

Details the procedure for replacing the control card battery.

Troubleshooting

Provides common problems and their solutions for system issues.

Obtaining Service

Outlines the process for requesting service, warranty exchanges, or repairs.

Appendix A: Specifications

Power Specifications (PS8100)

Lists the technical specifications for the PS8100 power supply module.

Power Specifications (NV8300, PS8300)

Lists the technical specifications for the NV8300 power supply frame and PS8300 module.

Mechanical Specifications

Provides the physical dimensions and weight for NV8500 series routers.

Video Specifications

Details the video specifications for the NV8500 series routers.

Appendix B: Part Numbers

Frames

Lists part numbers for router frames and power supply frames.

Input Cards and Backplanes

Lists part numbers for input cards and their corresponding backplanes.

Output Cards and Backplanes

Lists part numbers for output cards and their corresponding backplanes.

Crosspoint Cards

Lists part numbers for crosspoint cards.

Control Cards

Lists part numbers for control cards.

Monitor Cards

Lists part numbers for monitor cards.

Power Supply

Lists part numbers for power supply modules and cables.

Frame Expansion

Lists part numbers for frame expansion cables and terminators.

Glossary

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