Document Outline

• Preface
• Document Organization at a Glance
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
• In this Chapter
• Purpose of Document
• Intended Audience
• Introductory Video from David Wood, Chief Design Engineer
• Additional Resources
  • Chapter 2: System Overview
• In this Chapter
• Hardware Elements
  • 9430 Router Module
    • Built-in Signal Diagnostics
    • Fail-Safe Relay Bypass Mechanism
  • 9440 I/O Expansion Module Option
  • 9435 Dual Clean Switch Submodule Option
  • 5830 Router Control Panel
    • Long Distance Capability
• Applications
  • Cuts-Only Master Control
  • Master Control Bypass
  • Quality Control and Signal Monitoring
  • Monitors and Projectors for Venues
• Example Diagram of Complete Router System with All Options Installed
• Router Expansion Example for a 21 In x 9 Out Router Configuration
• Example Diagram of Router System Using One 9430, One 9440 and One 9435
  • Chapter 3: Installation
• In this Chapter
• PART ONE: MODULE ASSEMBLY
• Original Orders Preassembled
• 9430 Router Module
• 9435 Dual Clean Switch Option
  • 9430 and 9435 Fit in a Single Frame Slot
• 9440 I/O Expansion Option
  • Two Types of Routing Backplane Kits
  • Sliding Routing Backplanes through Slots in the 9430
  • Installing Stand-Offs on the 9440
  • Aligning the 9440 with Routing Backplanes
  • Example of Completed Assembly
• PART TWO: REQUIRED CABLE CONNECTIONS
• Seating the Board Set Firmly in the Frame
  • Avenue 3RU Frame Partition Divider Consideration
• Installing the BNC Plastic Overlays
• Digital Signal Connections
  • Cable Length Considerations
  • Fail-Safe Bypass from Input 1 to Output 1
• Router Control Connections
  • RS-232 and 100Mb Ethernet Interface Adaptor Cable
• Connecting a Timing Reference to the Avenue Frame
• Connecting a Timing Reference to the 9430 Router
• Router Control Panel Installation
  • Connecting Ethernet Cable to RJ-45 Port
  • Long Distance Capability
  • Labeling Buttons
    • First Method: Key Cap Inserts
    • Second Method: Customizable Label Template
  • GPI Control
    • Chapter 4: Configuration
• In this Chapter
• The Router's Network Environment
• Avenue Touch Screen and Avenue PC Controls
• Initially Connecting to the Router
  • Establishing Network Connectivity between Controlling Computer and 9430
• Assigning the Router a New IP Address and Subnet Mask
  • Method One: For Customers Using Avenue Touch Screen or Avenue PC
    • To Set the IP Address
    • To Set the Subnet Mask
  • Method Two: For Customers Not Using Avenue Touch Screen or Avenue PC
    • Temporarily Changing IP Address on Controlling Computer
    • Consideration
    • Instructions for Temporarily Changing the IP Address for Mac and Windows XP
    • To Set the IP Address on the 9430 Router
    • Readjusting Controlling Computer’s IP Address to be in Range of Router’s Newly Assigned IP Address
• Establishing Initial Control Point and Profile for Administrator Functions
  • To Create an Initial Control Point
  • To Assign the Factory Default Profile to the Router Admin Control Point
• Security and Administrative Access to Settings
  • To Limit Access to the Router’s Settings
• Configuring the Router's Ports
  • Planning Router Port Configuration
  • Cabling Router to Match Plan
  • Components Chosen Determines Quantity and Types of Ports Available
    • One 9430 Module
    • One 9430 Module and One 9440 Module
    • One 9430 Module and Two 9440 Modules
  • Definitions of Port Configuration Choices
    • Unassigned
    • Source
    • Destination
    • Follow
    • Paired
    • Primary TSG
    • Secondary TSG
  • Port Configuration Choices Available According to Port Type
    • For Fixed Input
    • For Fixed Output
    • For Bi-Directional
  • Implementing Router Port Configuration Plan
    • To Configure the Router’s Ports
• Creating and Editing Profiles
  • Characteristics of Profiles
  • Creating an Initial Set of Profiles
    • To Create a Profile
  • Examples of Profiles
    • Master Control Room (MCR) 10 x 3
    • MCR Profile Edited and Reordered to 8 x 3
    • MCR Profile Edited to 8 x 1
• Establishing Control Points and Access Authentication
  • Characteristics of Control Points
  • Examples of Control Points
  • Configuring the 5830 Router Control Panel
  • Assigning an IP Address to the 1RU Control Panel
  • Creating a Control Point for the 5830 Panel
  • Configuring Other Control Points
    • First Method: Requesting Access from a Control Point
    • Second Method: Assigning an IP Address as a Control Point
  • Approving Pending Authorizations
  • Number of Control Points That Can Operate Simultaneously
    • Asymmetrical Bandwidth Requirements
    • Best Practice: Closing Web Browser Control Points When Not In Use
• Setting Up Timing and Genlock
  • System Frame Rate
  • Vertical Interval Switch Point
  • Note on Frame Rates
    • 50 Hz
    • 59.94 Hz
    • 60 Hz
• Configuring Internal Test Signal Generators
  • Test Signal Generator Configuration
    • Standard
    • Pattern
    • Switch Mark
    • Vertical and Horizontal Timing
    • Audio Embedding
    • Audio Reference Level
    • Audio Group Enable
    • Audio Source Selection
    • Slate Enable
    • Slate Text
    • Cyclops
• Switch Point Identification
• Working with the Clean Switch Option
  • Clean Switch Configuration
    • Assign To
    • Standard
    • Non Standard Blocking
    • Vertical and Horizontal Timing
    • Audio Embed
      • Chapter 5: Operations and Step-by-Step Procedures
• In this Chapter
• Router Control Panel (5830) Operation
  • Orientation of Front Panel
  • Performing Takes with the Router Control Panel
    • To Perform a Take by Selecting a Source and a Destination
    • To Perform a Take by Selecting Only a New Source
  • Performing Direct Takes with the Router Control Panel
    • To Perform a Direct Take
    • To Exit Direct Take Mode
  • Accessing Ancillary Data with the Router Control Panel
    • To Access Ancillary Data
• Router Operation with the Web Browser Interface
  • Prerequisites
  • Accessing the Web Browser Control Interface
  • About the Web Browser Interface
  • Preferences
    • Message Bar
  • Performing Takes with a Web Browser
    • To Perform a Take by Selecting a Source and a Destination
    • To Perform a Take by Selecting Only a New Source
  • Performing Direct Takes with a Web Browser
    • To Perform a Direct Take
    • To Exit Direct Take Mode
  • Performing Gang Takes with a Web Browser
    • To Perform a Gang Take
    • To Exit Gang Mode
  • Performing Direct Gang Takes with a Web Browser
    • To Perform a Direct Gang Take
    • To Exit Direct Gang Mode
      • Chapter 6: External Control
• The Router’s Approach to Control Integration
• RS-232 Interface and 9-Pin D Connector Pin Out
• Router Control Panel (5830) GPI Inputs
• Overview of Supported Control Protocols
  • Avenue FMR
    • Simultaneous Support for Multiple Protocols
    • Control Profiles for External Interfaces
  • Grass Valley TenXL
  • Grass Valley 100
  • Generic ASCII
  • RS-232
  • Telnet
  • TCP/IP
• Additional GPI and Serial Connections through JL Cooper eBOX
• SNMP Interface
  • Programming Reference Document
• Software Development Kit (SDK)
  • Accessing Features Unique to the 9430 Flexible Matrix Router
• Configuring External Control
  • Chapter 7: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting the Router Module (9430)
  • Cannot Connect to the Router
  • Router Not Running
    • To Determine if the Router is Running
  • Resetting the Router
    • Rebooting
    • Resetting to Factory Default Settings
  • Authorized Control Point Unable to Connect to Router
• Troubleshooting the Router Control Panel (5830)
  • Router Control Panel has Lost its Connection to the Router
    • Rebooting the Router Control Panel
    • Resetting the Router Control Panel to Factory Default Settings
  • Configuration Changes are not Taking Effect
• Troubleshooting the Web Browser Control UI
  • If the Take Button is Grayed Out
  • Supported Browsers
• Software Updating
• Warranty and Factory Service
  • Specifications
• 9430
• 9440
  • Appendix A: Automation Protocols
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Conventions
• 3 Overview
• 4 Before You Begin
• 5 Understanding Profiles
• 6 Configuration
  • 6.1 Profile Configuration
  • 6.2 External Control Configuration
    • 6.2.1 Connection Mode
    • 6.2.2 Protocol Selection
    • 6.2.3 Profile Selection
• 7 Protocols
  • 7.1 GV TEN-XL ASCII Protocol
    • 7.1.1 Protocol Requirements
    • 7.1.2 Commands
  • 7.2 GV Performer ASCII Protocol
    • 7.2.1 Protocol Requirements
    • 7.2.2 Message Structure
    • 7.2.3 Commands
  • 7.3 Generic ASCII Protocol
    • 7.3.1 Protocol Requirements
    • 7.3.2 Router Responses
    • 7.3.3 Commands
      • Glossary