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5. Operation
To use the NV7512 router, you need a control system. The control system provides an interface for
the operations and maintenance personnel. Through the control system, signal switching can be
actively configured, reference inputs selected, partitions for organizing signal switching created,
and certain system functions monitored.
The NV7512 was designed to partner with the NVISION NV9000 or NV910 control system. How-
ever, the routers are designed with a certain degree of flexibility and can be used with certain third-
party control systems. For detailed information on using the NVISION NV9000 or NV910 control
system, see the associated User’s Guide. For information on using third-party control systems, see
the third-party vendor literature and User Guide. You can also contact NVISION for more informa-
tion on compatible control systems.
NVISION’s NV9000 Router Control System
Most facilities require multi-level switching capability (audio follow video, for example) and intui-
tive device naming capabilities. The choice of control system dramatically affects how operators
use the NV7512 and the ease with which devices are accessed.
NVISION’s NV9000 and the NV915 control systems provide a powerful and flexible approach to
controlling NVISION and third party equipment. The NVISION control systems are comprised of
software and hardware. The control system application runs on a Windows-based server and can be
loaded on a primary server alone, or also on a secondary (redundant) server as a fail-over backup.
NVISION control panels or third-party systems connected to the server can be used to manage the
router and other network equipment.
NVISION’s NV9000 control system offers the choice of several control surfaces, supports redun-
dancy and facilitates easy expansion as routing needs change. The NV9000 control system is also
capable of interfacing with third-party signal routing equipment. Because of the variety of features,
capabilities and limitations of other manufacturers’ equipment, users are urged to work closely with
NVISION’s technical staff and with the supplier of the third-party equipment when integrating it
into an NV9000 control system.
Third-Party Router Control Systems
NV7512 control cards use a default protocol. However, at the timing or ordering, a number of third-
party control protocols can be installed upon request.
NVISION provides assistance to users wanting to configure NVISION products to function with
third-party control systems. However, because NVISION does not manufacture or warrant control