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5. Operation
Chapter 5 provides general operating information for the NV8288 and the NV8288-Plus. It pre-
sents the following topics:
• Overview
• NV9000 Control Systems
• Third-Party Control Systems
Overview
To use the NV8288 or the NV8288-Plus router, you need a control system. The control system pro-
vides an interface for operations and maintenance personnel. Through the control system, signal
switching can be actively controlled and certain system functions monitored.
The NV8288 and the NV8288-Plus were designed to work with the NV9000 or NV915 control sys-
tem. However, routers are flexible and can be used with certain third-party control systems. For
detailed information on using the NV9000 or NV915 control system, see the associated User’s
Guide. For information on using third-party control systems, see the third-party vendor literature.
You can also contact Miranda for more information on compatible control systems. For contact
information, see
Technical Support Contact Information on page iii.
NV9000 Control Systems
Most facilities require multi-level switching capability (audio follow video, for example) and intui-
tive device naming capabilities. The control system used dramatically affects how operators use the
NV8288 or NV8288-Plus and the ease with which devices are accessed.
Miranda’s router control systems (NV9000, NV915) are composed of software and hardware. The
control system applications run on a Windows-based server. The application can be loaded on a pri-
mary server only, or on both primary and secondary (redundant) servers, creating a fail-over
backup. The control system hardware provides control panels for managing routers.
Miranda’s router control systems offer a variety of control surfaces, support redundancy, and facili-
tate expansion as routing needs change. The control system is also capable of interfacing with third-
party signal routing equipment.
Third-Party Control Systems
Miranda provides users with the ability to configure Miranda routers to function with third-party
control systems. However, because Miranda does not manufacture or warrant control systems from