NK-Hub User Guide (v01) Introduction • 1–1
Introduction
NK-Series router devices connect together via T-Bus, a proprietary RS485-based serial communications link. In
some installations, it is not practical to connect devices directly to the bus and it would be preferable to access the
control system via TCP/IP.
The NK Hub is an application that connects NK-IPS devices together across a TCP/IP network. This allows
NK Series routers and panels to be connected like they were on the same T-Bus network.
Overview of this Guide
This guide is for system administrators, installers, and operators of the Ross Video NK Series NK-Hub. It provides
instructions on how to install the NK-Hub, how to set up an NK Series system for the NK-Hub, 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.