Grass Valley MRC v.1.2 - Manual (Page 38)

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Configuring Routers
Firmware Page
Firmware Page
The ‘Firmware’ page is a means to upload selected firmware to all the control cards, input and
output cards, monitor cards, and crosspoint cards installed in the router. A firmware update is a
rare but vital event. Control cards must have the correct firmware loaded to execute commands
from the router control system successfully and to communicate with MRC successfully. Firm-
ware is pre-installed on the router at the factory.
This is the ‘Firmware’ page:
Force embedders to
be on, as needed At times, it is necessary to force embedders (in hybrid output
cards) on for the duration of a route. You can specify for which
input ports this is done. Input Attributes
Page
on page 48
Assign module types
to module slots The ‘Module Types’ page assigns card types to the router’s card
slots. This helps verify that your initial installation is correct and
later warns you about potentially incorrect module changes. Module Types on
page 71
Copy control card
settings to another
control card This page makes configuration of multiple control cards easier.
The ‘Copy Settings’ page copies control card settings to
another physical card or to a “virtual” control card or from a
“virtual” control card. Copy Settings
Page
on page 78
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