KUMO
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide provides a basic overview of KUMO system connections
and configuration.
KUMO Router Connections
Figure 1. KUMO Rear Panel Connections (3232 shown, other models similar)
Redundant 12 VDC
Power Supplies
PS1 & PS2
USB Port
(Newer
KUMOs)
Identify
LED
REF BNCs
Ext Ref Video
Looping
SDI Video Inputs 1-32
(Top Two Rows)
RS-422 Serial
9 Pin Female
D Connector
Published April 1, 2019
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RJ-45 Ethernet
10/100/1000
LAN Connector
Resessed
Reset Button
SDI Video Outputs 1-32
(Bottom Two Rows)
PS 1 & PS 2 Power Connectors
Power to the KUMO unit is supplied by an external power supply module that
accepts a 110-220VAC, 50/60Hz power input and supplies +12 VDC to KUMO via
connector PS1 or PS2. One power supply is provided, and it may be connected
to either of the two power connectors. An optional second power supply can
provide redundancy to help protect against outages.
IM PORTA NT: The power connector has a latch, similar to an Ethernet connector. Depress
the latch (facing the outside edge of the KUMO device) before disconnecting the
power cable from the unit.
Power Loss Recovery
If KUMO experiences a loss of power, when power is restored the router returns
to the previous state of all source to destination crosspoints, and all configured
source and destination names are retained. If a KUMO control panel configured
with a KUMO router loses power, when power is restored the control panel’s
configuration is retained, and button tallies will return to their previous states.
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
The RJ-45 Ethernet connector allows you to connect KUMO to an Ethernet
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN using CAT5 cable and access KUMO’s built in web
server. Multiple configurations are possible, including standalone control, a
local LAN, or a WAN. This also allows control over the network using GVG Native
Protocol.
ID and Reset
The ID (Identification) LED lights when you use the web interface to identify the
KUMO unit you are controlling. The Reset button (pinhole) below the LED allows a
safeboot reset of the unit.
REF BNC Connector
The REF BNC connector is the looping input for synchronizing the crosspoint
switch timing of KUMO to your house video signals. Apply an analog NTSC, PAL,
or Tri-level sync signal to this input. Be sure to terminate the second BNC with a 75
Ohm terminator, or if you loop to other equipment terminate the last connected
device.
When reference is present, KUMO will switch at the SMPTE RP168 designated
switch point with respect to the reference input. If no reference is present, the
KUMO will switch at random times.
Video Inputs and Outputs
Depending on your KUMO model, up to 64 SDI video inputs and outputs can be
connected to the video input and output BNC connectors.
Normal Mode
In Normal mode, BNC inputs and outputs have a one-to-one relationship with the
SDI signals being routed.
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Dual and Quad Modes
In Dual mode, inputs and outputs use adjacent pairs of BNCs for each routed
signal. In Quad mode, four adjacent BNCs are used for each routed signal.
RS-422 Connector
KUMO includes an RS-422 female DB-9 connector for making serial connections
to other equipment. This control connection enables interoperability with other
devices, including those that use GVG Native Protocol.
Older Model RS-422 Adapter
Older KUMO 1604, 1616, and 3232 routers (serial numbers ending in -R0) needed
an RS-422 adapter for proper serial control operation (Figure 2). This adapter was
shipped with those older model routers. Be aware of this fact if your facility has a
mixture of older and newer KUMO routers that use RS-422 control.
NOTE: Only older KUMO 1604, 1616, and 3232 routers with a serial number ending in -R0
require this adapter. KUMO routers with serial numbers ending in -R1 or higher
do NOT require the adapter. This adapter is also NOT needed for any KUMO 6464
model router.
Figure 2. RS-422 Adapter
KUMO Control Panel Connections
Similar to the KUMO router, KUMO CP has an RJ-45 Ethernet connector and power
supply connectors, but has no BNC connectors and no RS-422 port.
Quick Start Configuration
Default Auto Configure KUMO Router and CP
If you purchased a KUMO control panel along with a KUMO router, the easiest
way to get your system operating is to simply direct connect them with a single
Ethernet cable and power up both units.
NOTE: The KUMO 6464 router in Normal mode (64 sources and destinations) can be fully
controlled with the newer KUMO CP2. The original 32 button KUMO CP hardware
Control Panel can fully control a KUMO 6464 router operating in Dual or Quad
mode. A 32 button KUMO CP can control first 32 Inputs and Outputs of a KUMO
6464 router operating in Normal mode.
KUMO devices are compatible with both CAT-5 straight-through and cross-over
Ethernet cables. The KUMO CP will use an Auto Configure function to set itself up
to operate with the KUMO router it is directly connected to. The KUMO CP panel
buttons will light and, if SDI BNC connections have been made, you will be able to
route sources to destinations.
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