Miranda NV9000 User Manual

QuickStart Guide
Product Number: QG0005-05 Revision: A0; Date: 6/18/10 1
NV9000 Control System
and Accessories
Product Summary
Your Miranda shipment contains a system controller, a rack-
mounting rail kit, power cords, and this Quick Start guide.
Depending on you order options, the shipment might also
include cables and peripheral devices. See Figure 1.
An NV9000 Control System allows you to configure and oper-
ate routers, control panels, and other connected equipment.
An NV9000 Control System includes several parts that work
together:
• NV9000 system controller.
• NV9000-SE Utilities configuration software.
• PCs running configuration or control software.
• Routers.
• Control panels (physical or virtual).
• Optionally, master control components.
• Optionally, automation, UMD, and other subsystems.
System Controllers
The system controller is a device that (1) receives commands
from control panel operators or from third-party systems, (2)
dispatches instructions to routers, and (3) returns status
information to the control panels or to automation. A system
controller can be a stand-alone unit (an ES9060). The ES9065
comprises two controllers that are paired to make a redun-
dant system. See System Controller Redundancy on page 2. (The
ES9067 is the same as the ES9065 but adds an NV9700 panel.)
Located at the rear of the system controller are six Ethernet
ports. See Figure 2.
• Control Net
Provides communication between two system controllers
being used as a redundant pair.
• House Net
Allows the system controller to communicate with your
facility’s computer network and with PCs running
NV9000-SE Utilities, GUIs, and other software.
• Panel and Router Nets 1 and 2
Connect to routers and control panels. Any command ini-
tiated by an operator through a control panel is sent to the
system controller, which interprets the command, and
then sends appropriate instructions (such as “take”) to the
appropriate router(s).
• NV9000 System Net
Connects to other NV9000 systems.
• Master Control Net
Allows the system controller to communicate with a mas-
ter control subsystem.
The front of the system controller features a removable perfo-
rated plate. Located behind the plate, in the middle and close
together, are two LEDs and two small buttons. Each performs
a function, as follows:
This QuickStart Guide
The purpose of this document is to guide you through the
physical installation of the system controller, the installation
of configuration software, and the initial setup of the soft-
ware so that you can build configurations and read from and
write to your system controller(s).
NV9000-SE Utilities is the primary tool for configuration.
Location Item Function Description
Leftmost Blue
LED
Warning Lights when the system
controller is not functioning
properly.
Second
from left
Blue
LED
Power Lights when power is on. An
alarm sounds if redundant
power is absent or degraded.
Second
from right
Button On Press to turn the system
controller on.
Rightmost Button Reset Press to reset the system
controller.
One or Two System Controllers
Figure 1. Package Contents
QuickStart Guide
(this document)
(Front View)
(Rear View)
HB0361-00
Rail
Kit (s)
Optional Peripherals and Cables
Power cords
USO RESTRITO

Miranda NV9000 Specifications

General

Brand	Miranda
Model	NV9000
Category	Control Systems
Language	English

Summary

NV9000 System Overview

System Controller Components

Lists the main parts of the NV9000 system including controllers, software, PCs, routers, and panels.

System Controller Network Interfaces

Control Net

Provides communication between two system controllers for redundancy.

House Net

Allows communication with the facility's computer network and PCs.

Panel and Router Nets 1 and 2

Connect to routers and control panels for command execution.

NV9000 System Net

Connects to other NV9000 systems.

Master Control Net

Allows communication with a master control subsystem.

System Controller Front Panel Features

Warning and Power LEDs

Describes the function of the blue status LEDs on the front panel.

System Control Buttons

Describes the function of the On and Reset buttons on the front panel.

NV9000-SE Utilities Software

Utilities Overview

Software required for configuration and management of the NV9000 system.

Control Panels

Physical and Virtual Panels

Describes how control panels operate and connect to the system.

Master Control Subsystem

Master Control Functionality

Explains the optional subsystem for real-time effects.

System Controller Redundancy

Redundant System Operation

Describes how two controllers work together for reliability.

Installation Process

Mounting and Power Connection

Step 1: Mount the controller in a rack and connect power.

Network and I/O Connections

Step 2: Make physical network and I/O connections.

Expansion Slot Options

Lists available PCI expansion cards for the controller.

Mounting and Connecting the System Controller

Controller Mounting and Cooling

Describes rack mounting and required airflow for the controller.

Power Connections

Details connecting power cords and safety precautions.

Power Button Operation

Explains how to access and use the power button.

System Controller Connectivity

IP Address Configuration

Lists fixed IP addresses for different network ports of the controller.

Router Connections

Details connecting routers via Ethernet switches to panel/router nets.

Control Panel Connections

Details connecting physical control panels via Ethernet switches.

Connecting Redundant Controllers

Master Control Subsystem Connection

Connects the master control network port of the controller to the master control network.

PC Connections to Controller

Connects PCs to the controller via the House Net for configuration.

Inter-Controller Connections

Connects COM1 ports and control net ports between two controllers.

Installing NV9000-SE Utilities Software

PC Requirements for Utilities

Specifies the minimum hardware and OS requirements for installing the software on a PC.

Installation Steps

Guides through loading the CD, launching the installer, and selecting installation options.

Initial NV9000-SE Utilities Setup

Adding a Control System

Explains how to add a control system in the NV9000-SE Utilities software.

Opening the System Manager

Details how to access the System Manager pane after adding a system.

Loading and Restarting Configuration

Guides on loading and restarting the system with a new or updated configuration.

Configuring the NV9000 System

Obtaining Sample Configuration

Steps to load the sample configuration from the installation CD.

Loading Configuration into Controller

Process to import a configuration ZIP file and write it to the system controller.

Performing System Takes and Locks

SDI Router Page Operations

Demonstrates performing 'takes' and 'locks' on the SDI router page.

PC Network Configuration

Setting PC IP Address

Guides on setting the IP address of PCs connected to the system controller's network.

Installing NV9000 Tools on Your PC

Distributing System Tools

Instructions for copying useful system controller applications to PCs.

System Controller Operation and Advice

Controller Login Credentials

Specifies the default user ID and password for logging into the controller.

Power Supply and Alarm Mute

Explains handling power supply failures and using the alarm mute button.

Safe Shutdown Procedure

Emphasizes using the shutdown command to prevent data corruption.

Hardware Specifications

PCI Expansion Options

Lists available PCI expansion cards and their descriptions.

Miscellaneous Tools Executable Files

Specifies the location of executable files for system tools.

ES9060 System Specifications

Details specifications such as power, weight, size, processor, and OS.