DVS Atomix LT Installation Manual

AtomixLT Installation Guide (Version2.0)

PCI Video Board

Atomix LT

Installation Guide

Atomix LT Installation Guide

Introduction

Overview

Installation

Maintenance

Appendix

Index

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Installation Guide Version 2.0 for Atomix LT

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Contents

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1 Introduction ............................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Overview ............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Target Group ........................................................................ 1-3

1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide .................................... 1-3

1.4 Safety Instructions ................................................................ 1-4

1.5 Important Notes ................................................................... 1-6

1.6 System Requirements ........................................................... 1-8

2 Overview .................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Overview of the Video Board Product ..................................2-2

2.2 Overview of the Board ......................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 The Different Variants of the Board ............................... 2-3

2.2.2 Overview of the Component Side ................................. 2-4

2.2.3 Overview of the Soldering Side ..................................... 2-6

2.2.4 Digital Video I/Os of the Atomix LT Board ..................... 2-7

2.3 Overview of the Panels ...................................................... 2-10

2.3.1 Note About the Audio Setup ...................................... 2-10

2.3.2 Audio and RS-422 Panel ............................................ 2-11

2.3.3 Audio Panel .............................................................. 2-12

2.3.4 RS-422 Panel ............................................................ 2-14

2.3.5 GPI Panel ................................................................. 2-14

3 Installation ................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Hardware Installation ........................................................... 3-2

3.1.1 Preparations ............................................................... 3-2

3.1.2 Installation of the Board ............................................... 3-4

3.1.3 Installation of the Panels ..............................................3-5

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3.1.4 Setting up the Remaining Internal Connections.............3-10

3.1.5 Finishing the Installation .............................................3-11

3.2 Software Installation ........................................................... 3-12

3.3 Setting the License Key....................................................... 3-12

3.4 Upgrading the Firmware..................................................... 3-14

3.4.1 Determining the Firmware Version .............................. 3-14

3.4.2 Upgrading the Firmware ............................................ 3-15

3.5 Testing the Installation ........................................................ 3-17

4 Maintenance .............................................................................. 4-1

A Appendix ....................................................................................A-1

A.1 Technical Data ......................................................................A-1

A.2 Hardware Specifications .......................................................A-2

A.3 Baud Rate of RS-422 Ports ...................................................A-3

A.4 Video Rasters .......................................................................A-4

A.5 GPI (Optocoupler) ................................................................A-5

A.5.1 Technical Data ............................................................A-5

A.5.2 Block Diagrams ...........................................................A-5

A.6 Signal In- and Outputs .........................................................A-7

A.7 Conformity Declarations .....................................................A-11

A.7.1 RoHS Compliance .....................................................A-11

A.7.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) .................A-11

A.7.3 FCC Compliance Statement ........................................A-11

A.8 Short Reference: Atomix LT Boards .....................................A-13

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Introduction

This documentation describes Atomix LT, a high-end uncompressed
video and audio I/O hardware manufactured by DVS.

Atomix LT is centered around the Atomix LT board, a 2/3-length PCIe
bus single board for a real-time input and output of uncompressed vid­eo and audio signals. All major video and film formats are supported
from SD video up to 2K film via SDI I/O, supplemented by up to
16 channels audio either over AES/EBU or embedded in the video
stream. With the help of the DVS software development kit (SDK) you
can build your own powerful video and film solutions, for example, for
HDTV post production or broadcast applications.

For Atomix LT there are two variants of PCI video boards available: one
providing 5 BNC connectors on its slot panel (called Atomix LT) and
one providing 4 BNC and a VGA-style connector (called Atomix LT
4BNC).

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Key Features

– Capture and play-out of uncompressed video via two 3-Gbit/s SDI

ports

– Two independent video channels with independent input and out-

puts
– Programmable up-/downscaler for format adjustments
– Mixer/keyer
– 1D LUT for range and gamma changes
– Low latency between input and output
– 16 embedded and 16 AES/EBU audio channels (Atomix LT 4 BNC:

8 AES/EBU audio channels)
– LTC input and output
– 2 × RS-422 for remote control
– Watchdog to switch SDI input to output in case of failure
– Drivers and SDK for Windows, Linux and Mac OS
– Sophisticated SDK, compatible among DVS video boards
– Highly skilled and qualified support, from developers for developers
– Optional breakout box (not for Atomix LT 4 BNC) with

– 2 × RS-422

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– Analog audio output
– AES/EBU audio
– LTC input and output

1.1 Overview

This guide informs you about the installation of Atomix LT as well as all
connection possibilities. Furthermore, it provides information about the
setting of license keys, the upgrade of the firmware, the testing of the
installation, and of maintenance work that you may perform on your
own.

In detail the chapters contain the following information:

Chapter 1 Begins with a short introduction to Atomix LT,

followed by a note regarding the audience this
manual is written for and an explanation of the
conventions used in this manual. Beside the
system requirements necessary to run
Atomix LT, it provides safety instructions that
you must adhere to and some important notes
that you should read.

Chapter 2 Gives an overview of Atomix LT as a video

board product and describes shortly its individ­ual components. Furthermore, the items,
switches and connectors of the Atomix LT
board and its additional panels are detailed in
this chapter.

Chapter 3 Describes the installation of Atomix LT. First the

hardware installation is explained, followed by
some hardware related settings and upgrades
to be effected with the software.

Chapter 4 Details service and maintenance work in case

of a firmware upgrade failure.

Appendix Provides technical details and general informa-

tion about Atomix LT. This chapter also con­tains a short reference to the items available on
the Atomix LT board.

Index This chapter facilitates the search for specific

terms.

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1.2 Target Group

To use this manual you should have experience installing hardware
components in a computer system and be familiar with the hardware
structure and interior of such a system. Additionally, you should have
knowledge in the field of digital video in general and be used to operate
with computer software.

1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide

The following typographical conventions will be used in this documen­tation:

 Texts preceded by this symbol describe activities that you must per-

form in the order indicated.
– Texts preceded by this symbol are parts of a list.

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Texts preceded by this symbol are general notes intended to fa­cilitate work and help avoid errors.

You must pay particular attention to text that follows this
symbol to avoid errors and possible resulting damages there­of.

Texts following this symbol you must pay particular atten­tion to to avoid dangers and personal injuries.

“ ” Texts enclosed by quotation marks are references to other man-

uals, guides, chapters, or sections.

Directory/File Directory structure or file
Command Indicates a command (e.g. at a command line),

a syntax or contents of a file/output

[Key] A key on a keyboard

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1.4 Safety Instructions

To use Atomix LT correctly please heed the following:

Please read the following safety instructions carefully before
attempting any installation and/or performing any work on
Atomix LT.

If Atomix LT is not used in compliance with the safety instruc­tions, the warranty and all resulting liability claims will be void.

General

Atomix LT has been built according to the applying safety regulations.
To minimize the possibility of a faulty operation of the device all man­uals and guides must be available at all times at the operation site. Be­fore installing and/or using Atomix LT the manuals and guides
delivered with Atomix LT must be read and observed.

– Use Atomix LT only in apparent good technical order.
– The system you are trying to install Atomix LT in works with volt-

ages that can be hazardous to your health. Never work on the sys­tem or access its interior with the power cable(s) being plugged in.
Make sure the power supply is disconnected from the components
you intend to work on.

– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to elec-

trostatic discharge. If you touch them without precautionary mea­sures, they can be destroyed. Use a wrist strap connected to ground
when accessing electronic parts and take care of grounding the sys­tem. Avoid touching the internal components of the computer sys­tem and Atomix LT whenever possible.

– Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive to

changing voltages. Connecting or disconnecting Atomix LT to or
from peripheral hardware while any of them is switched on may
damage the hardware. Switch off all peripheral hardware before
connecting or disconnecting anything.

– Use, store and transport Atomix LT only in compliance with the

technical data laid out in section “Technical Data” on page A-1.

– Atomix LT must not be misused, abused, physically damaged,

neglected, exposed to fire, water or excessive changes in the cli­mate or temperature, or operated outside maximum rating.

– Do not perform any changes or extensions to Atomix LT whatso-

ever.

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Environmental Conditions

For error-free working and a long service life Atomix LT needs some ba­sic environmental conditions:

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– Do not expose Atomix LT to sources of heat, such as direct sunlight

or a radiator.
– The chassis of the computer system where the Atomix LT board is

installed must be equipped with a sufficient ventilation for cooling

reasons.
– Avoid areas with high humidity or dust. Best operating conditions

are given in an air-conditioned site.
– Do not expose Atomix LT to strong electric or magnetic fields.
– Avoid areas where Atomix LT will be subject to vibrations or shocks.

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1.5 Important Notes

The following provides information about warranty and the conformity
of the product. Furthermore, it includes an important note if you want
to unplug cables and some information about optionally available
breakout boxes.

Warranty Information

This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and work­manship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. DVS ex­tends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser.

In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited Warranty,
DVS will repair or replace the product without charge. In order to make
a claim under this Limited Warranty, the purchaser must notify DVS or
their representative in writing of the product failure. In this Limited
Warranty the customer must upon DVS’s request return the product to
the place of purchase or send the defective device to a given address
for the necessary repairs to be performed. If the customer is not satis­fied with the repair, DVS will have the option to either attempt a further
repair, exchange the product or refund the purchase price.

This warranty does not cover:

– Products not developed by DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH.
– Products not used in compliance with the safety instructions

detailed in section “Safety Instructions” on page 1-4.

– Products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have

been removed, altered or rendered illegible.

– The costs of installations, removals, transportations, or reinstalla-

tions.
– Costs for transportation damages.
– Damages caused to any other item.
– Any special, indirect or consequential damages, and damages

resulting from loss of use, data or profits, or business interruption.

Declaration of Conformity

This product has been tested according to
the applying national and international di­rectives and regulations. Further information
about this can be found in section “Confor­mity Declarations” on page A-11.

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Unplugging Cables

If you want to unplug one of the flat cables after its installation on the
board, please observe the following:

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Flat cable connectors are equipped with a locking mechanism to pre­vent them from becoming disconnected after they were plugged in.

Don’t use any force to disconnect flat cable plugs, otherwise
the socket on the board may be damaged or even break off.

To unplug the connector use your index finger and thumb to press the
locking wings together.

Figure 1-1: Unplugging flat cables

Then you can easily remove the connector.

Breakout Boxes

There are several breakout boxes optionally available for Atomix LT
(not for Atomix LT 4 BNC) to replace the breakout cables and reduce
the amount of panels. You can adapt the overall configuration to your
personal needs. To connect to some of the breakout boxes an interface
slot panel may be required which will be included in the delivery.

For more information about the different types of breakout boxes avail­able for Atomix LT please contact your local vendor or DVS directly.

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1.6 System Requirements

Required Hardware

These are the minimum hardware requirements that the computer sys­tem has to meet if you want to use Atomix LT.

– Pentium 4 or similar with at least 2.2 GHz
– Mainboard with PCIe bus providing 8 lanes (x4 elect.) or more
– 1 free slot in a bus-master capable PCI segment supporting PCIe
– 1024 MB RAM

Supported Operating Systems

Atomix LT can be used with the following operating systems:

– Windows XP, Vista or 7
– Linux (Red Hat and Fedora)
– Mac OS X

Be sure that you have installed the newest Service Packs for
your system, otherwise you may encounter soft- and/or hard­ware problems.

Required Software

Atomix LT needs the DVS video board driver. Furthermore, to be pro­grammed for applications the SDK by DVS is necessary. Both software
items should be included in your delivery. They are also available online
on the DVS web site after registering/logging in to access restricted in­formation (http://www.dvs.de/products/video-boards/
atomix-lt.html).

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Overview

This chapter shows an overview of Atomix LT thereby detailing all
items, switches and connectors of the Atomix LT board and its addition­al panels. First the components of the DVS video board product as it is
delivered to you are described shortly. Afterwards an overview of the
Atomix LT board is provided. The chapter will be concluded with a de­tailed overview of the slot panels that may have been delivered to you.

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2.1 Overview of the Video Board Product

Atomix LT as a video board product consists of various individual com­ponents that combined will give you the opportunity to develop your
own real-time video and film solutions. The diagram below shows the
different components included in the delivery of Atomix LT:

Figure 2-1: Atomix LT overview

The components of Atomix LT can be divided into hardware and soft­ware components:

To the hardware components belong the items described in this instal­lation guide. Atomix LT is centered around the Atomix LT board, a 2/3­length PCIe bus single board for the real-time input and output of un­compressed video and audio signals. All major video and film formats
are supported from SD video up to 2K film via SDI I/O, supplemented
by up to 16 channels audio either over AES/EBU or embedded in the
video stream. To use all the features of Atomix LT several slot panels
may have been included in your delivery as well as other accessories
such as breakout cables. All these items and their installation will be de­scribed in this manual.

Among the software components you can find the DVS software de­velopment kit (DVS SDK) which can be used to build editing and stor­age solutions with Atomix LT. The DVS SDK is compatible among the
video board products by DVS meaning your code can be used with oth­er DVS video boards as well. Several tools for hardware setup and di­agnostics complement the SDK. To run properly the video board driver
has to be loaded prior to using Atomix LT which can be done with the
tools for the hardware setup. The video board driver controls the
Atomix LT board and thus the in- and output of signals. The DVS SDK
as well as all other software components are described in the separate
SDK documentation.

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2.2 Overview of the Board

Atomix LT:

Atomix LT 4 BNC:

The PCI video board delivered with Atomix LT is a complex piece of
technology. This section provides an overview of the Atomix LT board
including a detailed description of the items, switches and connectors
present on the PCI video board.

2.2.1 The Different Variants of the Board

The Atomix LT board can be delivered in two variants: One providing
5 BNC connectors on its slot panel (called Atomix LT) and one provid­ing 4 BNC and a VGA-style connector (called Atomix LT 4 BNC).

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Figure 2-2: Variants of the Atomix LT board

The Atomix LT 4 BNC video board can be used in systems where less
space is available. The VGA-style connector offers LTC, reference input,
RS-422, and analog audio output via a breakout cable. The breakout
cable is included in the delivery.

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The two boards are in most respects identical. Most of the signals avail­able for the Atomix LT via slot panels are provided for the Atomix LT
4 BNC via the breakout cable. The only limitations are that the
Atomix LT 4 BNC provides eight digital audio channels instead of 16
and just one ’Fail Safe’ connector.

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PCIe x8 connector

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PCIe x8 connector

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2.2.2 Overview of the Component Side

The following provides overviews of the component sides of the
Atomix LT boards, describing all items, switches and connectors on
these sides of the boards. The different items of the two variants of the
PCI video board will be mentioned in the table explicitly.

The items on the Atomix LT boards which are not described in
the following are either used during the manufacturing process
only or reserved for future use.

For a concise overview of the PCI video boards see section
“Short Reference: Atomix LT Boards” on page A-13.

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Figure 2-3: Overview of the items and connectors on the Atomix LT board

Overview

No. Item Explanation

1 SDI Out B BNC connector for an output of digital video

signals (serial digital interface, port B); usually
used for an output of the second video channel
in single-link (YUV) or dual-link modes
(3-Gbit/s SDI); can also be used for the first
video channel for the second dual-link stream
of YUVA or RGB[A]

2 SDI Out A BNC connector for an output of digital video

signals (serial digital interface, port A); usually
used for an output of the first video channel in
single-link (YUV) or dual-link modes (either
3-Gbit/s SDI or first dual-link stream of YUVA
or RGB[A])

3 SDI In B BNC connector for an input of digital video sig-

nals (serial digital interface, port B); usually
used for an input of the second video channel
in single-link (YUV) or dual-link modes
(3-Gbit/s SDI); can also be used for the first
video channel for the second dual-link stream
of YUVA or RGB[A]

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4 SDI In A BNC connector for an input of digital video sig-

nals (serial digital interface, port A); usually
used for an input of the first video channel in
single-link (YUV) or dual-link modes (either
3-Gbit/s SDI or first dual-link stream of YUVA
or RGB[A])

5Ref In Only available for Atomix LT: BNC connector

for the reference input

6 Fail Safe 0 Only available for Atomix LT: See Fail Safe 1

7 AUDIO 1-8/

LTC

8 AUDIO 9-16 Flat cable connector for the digital audio

9 RS-422 A/B Flat cable connector for an in- and output of

Only available for Atomix LT: Flat cable con­nector for analog audio, the digital audio
channels 1 to 8 and LTC

channels 9 to 16

RS-422 signals (main remote ports)

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No. Item Explanation

10 Fail Safe 1 For a bypass of the SDI input signals to the SDI

11 breaking line The printed circuit board provides at its bottom

12 AUX Breakout Only available for Atomix LT 4 BNC: DB-15

outputs in case of power loss; connect either
this connector or Fail Safe 0 (not available for
Atomix LT 4 BNC) to a rechargeable battery
(accu, see section “Technical Data” on
page A-1)

an extension void of any electrical parts; it may
serve to stabilize the installation of the board in
a computer system; when not needed or inter­fering, you can carefully break it off the circuit
board at the breaking line

(VGA-style) connector to connect a proprietary
breakout cable, providing:

– 2 × XLR connectors for LTC in- and output
– 1 × BNC for reference input
– 1 × DB-9 for RS-422 (i.e. RMT In/Out 1)
– 1 × 3.5 mm unbalanced stereo headphone

jack for analog audio output

For further details about the connectors see the
slot panels described in section “Overview of
the Panels” on page 2-10 on which the con­nectors are available

13 Accessory Only available for Atomix LT 4 BNC: Flat cable

connector for a connection to a general pur­pose interface (GPI); this connector is located
on the rear side of the expansion module
mounted to the PCI video board

2.2.3 Overview of the Soldering Side

This section shows the operation items located at the soldering side of
the PCI video board. They can be found at the top left of the soldering
side:

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Figure 2-4: Items on the Atomix LT board’s soldering side

DIP switch LEDs

Item Explanation

Overview

DIP switch for Flash
controller

LEDs Indicate that the programmable chips (FPGAs)

Controls the operation of the on-board Flash
controller. It determines whether the main or
the fallback map will be loaded at startup (see
also chapter “Maintenance” on page 4-1).

Default/factory setting of the DIP
switch for the Flash controller (main
map). Please observe the orientation
of the switch on the board.

For normal operations the default
setting has to be used.

are programmed. If both are illuminated, the
firmware is programmed and the board will op­erate properly. If even one is extinguished, you
have to perform a firmware programming/up­date (see section “Upgrading the Firmware” on
page 3-15).

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2.2.4 Digital Video I/Os of the Atomix LT Board

This section contains some information about the digital video in- and
outputs of Atomix LT.

DVS usually names the input/output channels (connectors/ports) of
the digital video signals alphabetically: the main video stream is then
available, for instance, on port A and the secondary video stream on
port B. For YUV you normally require one link (connectors named ’A’,

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single link). For YUVA you will need two links (’A’ for YUV and ’B’ for
the key signal). With RGB you will always need two links (’A’ and ’B’,
dual link). The same applies to transmitting rasters of a higher resolu­tion such as 2K.

However, because Atomix LT provides two independent video channels
(different video rasters and color modes), the secondary B ports can
also be used for the second video channel. Then by default YUV can be
transmitted independently. By changing the speed of the ports to
3-Gbit/s SDI dual-link connections can be realized. They provide all the
features of a standard dual-link connection, but require only one con­nector instead of two.

The following tables show the signal distribution over the I/O ports for
the different video rasters (color modes) when either one or two video
channels are configured for the board:

Table 2-1: SDI signal distribution, 1 video channel (SDTV and 1.5-Gbit/s SDI)

SDI In SDI Out

Video Mode

A(Ch.1) B(Ch.1) A(Ch.1) B(Ch.1)

YCbCr4:2:2 Y, Cb, C

YC

A 4:2:2:4 Y, Cb, Cr A (key) Y, Cb, C

bCr

YC

4:4:4 Y, ½ Cb, ½ Cr½Cb, ½ C

bCr

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YCbCrA 4:4:4:4 Y, ½ Cb, ½ Cr½Cb, ½ Cr, A (key) Y, ½ Cb, ½ Cr½Cb, ½ Cr, A (key)

RGB 4:4:4 G, ½ R, ½ B ½ R, ½ B G, ½ R, ½ B ½ R, ½ B

RGBA4:4:4:4 G, ½R, ½B ½R, ½B, A(key) G, ½R, ½B ½R, ½B, A (key)

Table 2-2: SDI signal distribution, 2 video channels (3-Gbit/s SDI)

–Y,C

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b,Cr

r

Y, ½ Cb, ½ Cr½Cb, ½ C

–

A (key)

r

SDI In SDI Out

Video Mode

A(Ch.1) B(Ch.2) A(Ch.1) B(Ch.2)

4:4:4

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, C

Y, C

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, Cr, A (key) Y, Cb, Cr, A (key) Y, Cb, Cr, A (key) Y, Cb, Cr, A (key)

Y, C

b

Y, Cb, C

r

Y, Cb, C

Y, Cb, C

r

r

Y, Cb,C

Y, Cb, C

r

r

Y, Cb, C

Y, Cb, C

r

r

Y, Cb, Cr, A (key) Y, Cb, Cr, A (key) Y, Cb, Cr, A (key) Y, Cb, Cr, A (key)

R, G, B R, G, B R, G, B R, G, B

R, G, B, A (key) R, G, B, A (key) R, G, B, A (key) R, G, B, A (key)

YCbCr4:2:2

YCbCrA 4:2:2:4

YC

bCr

YCbCrA 4:4:4:4

RGB 4:4:4

RGBA 4:4:4:4

1) Can also be used with SDTV and 1.5-Gbit/s SDI.

2) Not available for SD video rasters. For this you have to use SDTV and 1.5-Gbit/s SDI.

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Mixed operations between the two tables are possible with the limita­tion that as soon as you set up two physical links for dual link, only one
video channel will be available.

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2.3 Overview of the Panels

To provide all the connection possibilities of the board at a computer
casing, several panels may have been delivered with the board. This
section provides an overview of the panels available for Atomix LT.

Please note that the panels are optionally available and will be
part of your delivery only if you have ordered them.

2.3.1 Note About the Audio Setup

Atomix LT provides up to 16 channels digital audio (AES/EBU).

For Atomix LT 4 BNC the slot panels as mentioned below are
available. However, the Atomix LT 4 BNC provides only
8 channels digital audio. So, whichever audio panel you have
received, it has to be connected to the AUDIO 9-16 connector
on the Atomix LT board (i.e. as audio panel #2). For Atomix LT
4 BNC the DVS SDK provides special defines to configure the
audio channels of this connector.

With 16 channels digital audio up to two panels for audio can be deliv­ered with the Atomix LT:

– One that has to be connected to the AUDIO 1-8/LTC connector on

the Atomix LT board (in this guide referred to as ’audio panel #1’).
– One that has to be connected to the AUDIO 9-16 connector on the

Atomix LT board (referred to as ’audio panel #2’).

There are two types of panels for audio available:

– One with analog and digital audio connections (called ’audio

panel’, see section “Audio Panel” on page 2-12).
– One with digital audio plus RS-422 connection (called ’audio and

RS-422 panel, see section “Audio and RS-422 Panel” on

page 2-11).

The following tables show the possible combinations of the two types
of panels and their recommended installations:

Delivered Panels Install as…

1 × audio panel audio panel #1 (AUDIO 1-8/LTC)

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1 × audio panel audio panel #2 (AUDIO 9-16)

Delivered Panels Install as…

Digital Audio (AES/EBU)

Remote In/Out

1 × audio panel audio panel #1 (AUDIO 1-8/LTC)

1 × audio and RS-422 panel audio panel #2 (AUDIO 9-16)

When only one panel for audio has been delivered to you, it should al­ways be set up as audio panel #1 (i.e. connected to AUDIO 1-8/LTC).

2.3.2 Audio and RS-422 Panel

The audio and RS-422 panel provides a DB-25 connector for digital au­dio (AES/EBU) and LTC signals as well as a DB-9 connector for a stan­dard RS-422 connection for remote control.

To the DB-25 connector you can connect a breakout cable providing
eight XLR connectors to interface directly with audio devices. The pin­out of the RS-422 port can be can be switched between master and
slave mode in the software. Pin-outs of the DB-9 and DB-25 connectors
can be found in section “Signal In- and Outputs” on page A-7.

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Item Explanation

Digital Audio
(AES/EBU)

DB-25 connector (female) for audio and LTC
in- and output; provides either four stereo
channels digital audio (channels 1 to 8) or
three channels audio plus LTC; alternatively it
can be used to provide the digital audio
channels 9 to 16; for Atomix LT 4 BNC the DVS
SDK provides special defines to configure the
audio channels of this connector

Remote In/Out DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 inter-

face for master or slave control; for Atomix LT
this port is RMT In/Out 1, for Atomix LT 4 BNC
it is RMT In/Out 2

In a setup that contains this panel as well as one of the audio
panels described in section “Audio Panel” on page 2-12, it is
recommended to install it as audio panel #2 (see section “Note
About the Audio Setup” on page 2-10).

Prior to the installation of the panel you have to set/check the
jumpers on the printed circuit boards for the appropriate set­tings (see section “Jumper Settings of the Audio and RS-422
Panel” on page 3-3).

2.3.3 Audio Panel

Up to two audio panels can be included in your Atomix LT delivery (see
section “Note About the Audio Setup” on page 2-10). They provide
each a DB-25 connector for digital audio (AES/EBU). One of the panels
provides also an analog stereo headphone output and can be config­ured to transmit LTC signals.

To the DB-25 connectors you can connect breakout cables providing
each eight XLR connectors to interface directly with audio devices. Pin­outs of the DB-25 connectors can be found in section “Signal In- and
Outputs” on page A-7.

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Analog Audio

Digital Audio (AES/EBU)

audio panel #1 audio panel #2

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Figure 2-6: Panels for analog and digital audio

Audio

Panel

#1 Analog Audio 3.5 mm unbalanced stereo headphone

Digital Audio
(AES/EBU)

#2 Analog Audio Without function

Digital Audio
(AES/EBU)

Item Explanation

jack to monitor the audio output

DB-25 connector (female) for audio sig­nal and LTC in- and output; provides ei­ther four stereo channels digital audio
(channels 1 to 8) or three channels audio
plus LTC

DB-25 connector (female) for audio sig­nal in- and output; provides the digital
audio channels 9 to 16; for Atomix LT
4 BNC the DVS SDK provides special de­fines to configure the audio channels of
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Prior to the installation of the panels you have to set/check the
jumpers on their printed circuit boards for the appropriate set­tings (see section “Jumper Settings of the Audio Panel(s)” on
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RMT In/Out 2

RMT In/Out 1

2.3.4 RS-422 Panel

The RS-422 panel provides two DB-9 connectors for a standard RS-422
connection for remote control.

Pin-outs of the DB-9 connectors can be found in section “Signal In- and
Outputs” on page A-7. The pin-outs of the RS-422 ports can be
switched between master and slave mode in the software.

Item Explanation

RMT In/Out 1 DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 inter-

RMT In/Out 2 DB-9 connector (female), serial RS-422 inter-

2.3.5 GPI Panel

The GPI panel is optionally available for Atomix LT 4 BNC and provides
a galvanically isolated GPI based on the opto-isolator technique. It is
available as a low profile panel, i.e. about two-thirds of the height of a
full-size panel. A pin-out of the DB-15 connector provided at the slot
panel can be found in section “Signal In- and Outputs” on page A-7.

Figure 2-7: Panel with remote control connections

face for master or slave control

face for master or slave control

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GPI

Figure 2-8: Panel with GPI connection

Item Explanation

GPI DB-15 connector (male) providing the general

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This chapter details all the information necessary to install Atomix LT in
a computer system.

First, the installation of the board and its panels is described. After that
follows a description on how to activate the ordered features.
Atomix LT offers various features. Some of these are included in the
standard version of the video board, some belong to optional packages
and have to be ordered explicitly if you want to use them. Via a license
key the whole feature set that you have ordered with Atomix LT can be
activated.

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For some installations it may be necessary to upgrade the firmware of
Atomix LT. This is described in this chapter as well.

Once everything is set, you may test your installation and system con­figuration if everything is working properly.

The DVS driver to control the board is part of the SDK software
package. For information on how to install the DVS driver
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3.1 Hardware Installation

How to install Atomix LT in a computer system is described in this sec­tion. The installation has to be performed in several steps: First, you
have to prepare the computer system and the panels for the installa­tion. After that the board itself must be installed, followed by the instal­lation of the different panels. Afterwards you have to set up the
remaining connections, and finally in the last step the hardware instal­lation has to be finished.

If you want to disconnect flat cables from the board once they
are plugged in, please read section “Unplugging Cables” on
page 1-6.

Please note that the availability of the panels depends on the
ordered feature set.

3.1.1 Preparations

Before installing the Atomix LT board the computer system and some
of the panels have to be prepared for the installation. The necessary
preparations will be described in the following.

Preparing the Computer System

To prepare the computer system where Atomix LT has to be installed
perform the following:

 Disconnect all cables (especially the power cords) from the com-

puter system where Atomix LT should be installed.

 Open the computer casing. For details on how to do this please

refer to the respective manufacturer’s manual.

The computer system you are trying to install Atomix LT
in usually works with voltages that can be hazardous to
your health.

Never work on the system or access its interior with the
power cable(s) being plugged in. Make sure the power
supply is disconnected from the components you intend
to work on.

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Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge. If you touch them without precau­tionary measures, they can be destroyed.

Use a wrist strap connected to ground when accessing elec­tronic parts and take care of grounding the video system.
Avoid touching the components of the computer and
Atomix LT whenever possible.

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LTC activated

4th audio

channel activated

The computer system is now ready for the installation and you have to
proceed with the checking of the panels for their correct jumper set­tings.

Jumper Settings of the Audio and RS-422 Panel

When installing the audio and RS-422 panel as the audio panel #1 (see
section “Note About the Audio Setup” on page 2-10), up to four stereo
channels of AES/EBU or three stereo channels of AES/EBU and one LTC
in- and output can be transmitted. This signal configuration has to be
configured via jumper settings on one of the printed circuit boards
mounted to the audio and RS-422 slot panel.

 Before installing the audio and RS-422 panel please check whether

the jumpers on the printed circuit boards are set to your desired
configuration and, if appropriate, adjust them:

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Figure 3-1: Jumper settings for audio (audio panel #1)

In a setup that contains this panel as well as one of the audio
panels (see section “Audio Panel” on page 2-12), it is recom­mended to install it as audio panel #2 (see section “Note About
the Audio Setup” on page 2-10). Then the jumpers should be
set as the indicated in the left drawing (figure above, 4th audio
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LTC activated

4th audio

channel activated

Jumper Settings of the Audio Panel(s)

On the audio panel that should be installed as the audio panel #1 (see
section “Note About the Audio Setup” on page 2-10) up to four stereo
channels of AES/EBU or three stereo channels of AES/EBU and one LTC
in- and output can be transmitted. This signal configuration has to be
configured via jumper settings on the printed circuit board mounted to
the audio slot panel.

 Before installing the audio panel #1 please check whether the jump-

ers on the printed circuit board are set to your desired configuration

and, if appropriate, adjust them:

Figure 3-2: Jumper settings for audio (audio panel #1)

 If available, check the jumper settings of the audio panel that

should be installed as the audio panel #2. They should be set as the

indicated in the left drawing (figure above, 4th audio channel acti-

vated).

After checking and, if appropriate, adjusting the jumpers of the audio
panels to their correct settings you can go on with the next step and
install the board into the computer system.

3.1.2 Installation of the Board

With the second step the Atomix LT board will be installed in the pre­pared computer system. For this perform the following:

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 In the computer system remove the slot bracket from the PCI slot

where the Atomix LT board should be installed.

The Atomix LT board must be installed in a PCIe x8 or x16 slot
(four or more electrical lanes).

During the next step please observe not to break off any parts
of the PCI video board. Apply pressure to the slot panel and/
or the printed circuit board only, not to any of its attached
parts.

 Insert the Atomix LT board into the PCI slot without using excessive

force or bending it.

 Afterwards fasten the board with the screw from the slot bracket.

The chassis of the computer system where the Atomix LT
board is installed must be equipped with a sufficient ventila­tion for cooling reasons.

With this the Atomix LT board is installed in the computer system and
you can move on to the next step, i.e. to the installation of the panels.

3.1.3 Installation of the Panels

As the third step you have to connect the delivered panels internally to
the Atomix LT board and install them in your computer system. For this
perform the following:

 Remove as many slot brackets as you need for the additional pan-

els.

 Now install the panels: Insert the panels of Atomix LT into the

empty slots and fasten each with a screw from the slot brackets.

 Connect the cables to the appropriate Atomix LT board interfaces as

detailed in the following:

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Connecting the Audio and RS-422 Panel

Depending on your setup the audio and RS-422 panel can be installed
as the audio panel #1 or 2 (see section “Note About the Audio Setup”
on page 2-10). The connection is made with a 26-pin flat cable to the
Atomix LT board. The remote control connection is made with a 12-pin
flat cable. Perform the internal connections as shown in the following
figure:

Prior to the installation of the panel you have to set/check the
jumpers on the printed circuit boards for the appropriate set­tings (see section “Jumper Settings of the Audio and RS-422
Panel” on page 3-3).

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Figure 3-3: Internal connections of the audio and RS-422 panel

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Connecting the Audio Panel(s)

Depending on your setup the audio panel(s) can be installed as audio
panel #1 and/or audio panel #2 (see section “Note About the Audio
Setup” on page 2-10). The connections are made with 26-pin flat ca­bles to the Atomix LT board. To perform the internal connections you
can connect the audio panel(s) to the board as shown in the following
figure:

Prior to the installation of the panels you have to set/check the
jumpers on their printed circuit boards for the appropriate set­tings (see section “Jumper Settings of the Audio Panel(s)” on
page 3-4).

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Figure 3-4: Internal connections of the audio panel(s)

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Connecting the RS-422 Panel

The connection of the RS-422 panel to the board is made with a 12-pin
flat cable. Set up the connection as shown in the following figure:

Figure 3-5: Internal connection of the RS-422 panel

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Connecting the GPI Panel

A 12-pin flat cable is used to make the connection of the GPI panel to
the board. The connector on the board is located on the rear side of the
expansion module. Set up the connection as shown in the following fig­ure:

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Figure 3-6: Internal connection of the GPI panel

Once all panels are properly connected to the Atomix LT board, you
have to continue the installation with the next step and set up the re­maining internal connections.

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3.1.4 Setting up the Remaining Internal Connections

To finish the cabling inside the computer system you may want to con­nect a rechargeable battery (accu) to the fail safe connector. In the
event of a power loss it will provide a bypass of the SDI input signals to
the SDI outputs. The rechargeable battery can be internally connected
to either the Fail Safe 1 connector as shown in the following figure or
externally to Fail Safe 0 (see section “Overview of the Component
Side” on page 2-4). For further details about the accu see section
“Technical Data” on page A-1.

Figure 3-7: Remaining internal connections

When the internal connections are all set up, Atomix LT is properly con­nected to your computer system. As a last step you must now finish the
installation.

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3.1.5 Finishing the Installation

This step of installing the Atomix LT board is the last step to be per­formed. To finish the hardware installation do the following:

 Close the computer casing.

 Connect all cables to the computer system again.

 Connect your audio and video equipment to the Atomix LT connec-

tors.

 After this start the computer system.

Once the computer system has finished the loading of the operating
system, the installation of the hardware of Atomix LT is complete. To
use the board and activate its features you have to install the DVS soft­ware as well (see section “Software Installation” on page 3-12).

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3.2 Software Installation

Beside the files for software development, the DVS SDK software pack­age also includes the Atomix LT board driver and tools for a basic hard­ware setup and diagnostics.

For descriptions of the software and driver as well as their installations
please refer to the separate SDK documentation.

Once the software installation is completed, you have to activate the
feature set available for Atomix LT with the delivered license key.

3.3 Setting the License Key

This section explains how to set the license key on the computer system
equipped with Atomix LT. The license key activates the individual fea­tures that you have ordered for your DVS product. After the SDK and
the driver are installed, you have to set the license key for Atomix LT to
be able to use the full feature set.

Atomix LT is capable of holding two license keys. The first key is usually
used for licensing the features that you have ordered with Atomix LT.
The second key is usually used for temporary licenses that you may
have received for evaluation purposes. Each license key enables one or
more (optional) features of Atomix LT until date of expiration (if appli­cable). Each time Atomix LT starts the keys are checked and their fea­tures are combined.

To set the license key(s) for Atomix LT you have to perform the follow­ing:

 Save the license key that you have received with Atomix LT in a text

file at a location of your choice on the computer.

 Open a command line (shell, or in case of Windows command

prompt (cmd)).

In case the driver is not already loaded, load the driver. Further
information about this can be found in the separate SDK doc­umentation.

In case you have several Atomix LT boards installed, use the
environment variable SCSIVIDEO_CMD and set it to
PCI,card:<x> (with <x> as the number of the board, nor­mally counting from zero (0)) to access a particular board.
Please refer to the SDK documentation for details about setting
the variable SCSIVIDEO_CMD.

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 Enter the command svram licence keyfile1 <text

file>. For <text file> insert the path and file name to the text

file that holds the license key.

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The new license key is now set and will be stored non-volatile in
Atomix LT.

The features activated with this license key can be checked
with the command svram licence show.

 Repeat the described steps to activate the features for the second

key (’keyfile2’), if appropriate, by altering the command respec­tively.

 If you have more than one Atomix LT board installed in your com-

puter system, use the environment variable SCSIVIDEO_CMD to
access the respective board and repeat the steps to activate its fea­tures.

 Reboot the computer system.

Once the system has started, all licensed features will be available to
Atomix LT.

It is recommended to have the latest released firmware version
installed on the Atomix LT board. More information about this
can be found in section “Upgrading the Firmware” on
page 3-14.

To be sure your Atomix LT board works properly, you may also
test your installation. Details on how to perform a testing of
your installation can be found in section “Testing the Installa­tion” on page 3-17.

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3.4 Upgrading the Firmware

It is recommended to have the latest released firmware version installed
on the Atomix LT board. Depending on the currently installed firmware
it may require an upgrade. This can be done with a program named
’atomixltup’. This section explains how to determine whether you need
and how to perform a firmware upgrade.

An upgrade should be performed by qualified personnel only.
Before upgrading the firmware close all other applications.

Be aware of a power failure. If this happens, you have to use
the fallback firmware version of the Atomix LT board as de­tailed in chapter “Maintenance” on page 4-1.

3.4.1 Determining the Firmware Version

Before upgrading the firmware you have to determine the firmware
version that is currently installed on your Atomix LT board and compare
it with the version suitable for your DVS SDK. For this perform the fol­lowing:

 Open a command line (shell, or in case of Windows command

prompt (cmd)).

If the driver is not already loaded, load the driver. Further infor­mation about this can be found in the separate SDK documen­tation.

In case you have several Atomix LT boards installed, use the
environment variable SCSIVIDEO_CMD and set it to
PCI,card:<x> (with <x> as the number of the board, nor­mally counting from zero (0)) to access a particular board.
Please refer to the SDK documentation for details about setting
the variable SCSIVIDEO_CMD.

 Enter at the command line svram version info and press

[Enter].

 In the output look for the line that says Firmware Version:

5.4.0.6_5.2.4 or similar.

The numbers indicate the installed firmware version. In detail they
stand for two version numbers that are separated by an underscore, i.e.
with the pattern <v1>_<v2>.

 Next check the readme.txt and changelog.txt of the DVS

SDK for information about the required firmware version. Notable

dependencies will be stated in these files.

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 Then compare the version numbers of the output separately with

the numbers stated in the DVS SDK.

Treat the two version numbers as any version number,
where <a>, as in e.g. <a>.<b>.<c>, has priority over <b>
and both over <c>.

If one of the version numbers is lower than the respective numbers stat­ed in the DVS SDK, the firmware should be upgraded (see section “Up­grading the Firmware” on page 3-15).

3.4.2 Upgrading the Firmware

In case you determined that a firmware upgrade is required, perform
the following:

 Log on to the DVS web site (see section “Required Software” on

page 1-8) and download the required firmware.

Make sure that the firmware version matches the used DVS
SDK. Notable dependencies will be stated on the DVS web
site and/or in the readme.txt and changelog.txt of
the DVS SDK.

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end user delivery.

 Open a command line (shell, or in case of Windows command

prompt (cmd)).

 Run the update program atomixltup### (### is the firmware

version that the Atomix LT board will be upgraded to) and follow
the instructions given on the screen while observing the following:

– During the procedure you will be asked if you want to upgrade

all installed Atomix LT boards in a single step or one board only.
With the latter option selected, the program will loop through
all installed Atomix LT boards and you can decide for each if it

should be upgraded.
– Each board upgrade takes several minutes.
– The program will terminate itself when all upgrades are fin-

ished.

 When the upgrade procedure is finished, shut down the computer

and wait at least ten seconds before rebooting it.

This will safely erase the old firmware from the Atomix LT board(s).

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 Start the computer and, after the operating system has loaded,

check the firmware version as described in section “Determining
the Firmware Version” on page 3-14.

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If the firmware version is upgraded, the procedure is finished. If it is not
upgraded, perform the procedure again and give the board(s) more
time to erase the old information.

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3.5 Testing the Installation

After having installed and set up everything, you should test if the
Atomix LT installation has been successful. The tools delivered with the
DVS SDK software package offer you the possibility to generate and
display test pictures to check the Atomix LT hardware.

To test the installation perform the following:

 Connect a video monitor to the video output connectors of

Atomix LT (see chapter “Overview” on page 2-1).

 Open a command line (shell, or in case of Windows command

prompt (cmd)).

If the driver is not already loaded, load the driver. Further infor­mation about this can be found in the separate SDK documen­tation.

Now the computer system is ready to display test frames:

In case you have several Atomix LT boards installed, use the
environment variable SCSIVIDEO_CMD and set it to
PCI,card:<x> (with <x> as the number of the board, nor­mally counting from zero (0)) to access a particular board.
Please refer to the SDK documentation for details about setting
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 Use svram mode, svram sync, svram analog, etc. to select

the desired video and audio settings (further information about the
commands can be found in the SDK documentation).

 Enter svram colorbar to display a color bar at the output.

If this works, you have successfully completed the Atomix LT installa­tion. Together with the DVS SDK some sample programs are delivered
that can also be used for testing.

The svram program only affects the buffer and the I/O func­tions of the Atomix LT board. For testing optionally installed
video hard disks you have to use your own test routines.

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Maintenance

This chapter explains maintenance work that you may perform on your
own, i.e. it will be explained in detail what to do in case of a firmware
upgrade failure (see section “Upgrading the Firmware” on page 3-15).

An upgrade of the firmware is a delicate procedure comparable to a
BIOS upgrade of a computer motherboard. If, for example, an environ­mental extreme like a power failure occurs while the upgrade program
is running, the PCI video board may loose all its programming.

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Prior to performing the procedure for a firmware upgrade fail­ure contact the DVS service department to make sure that this
procedure is really necessary.

In case the programming of the PCI video board is lost, act as described
in the following to restore it:

The computer system you are working on usually works
with voltages that can be hazardous to your health.

Never work on the system or access its interior with the
power cable(s) being plugged in. Make sure the power
supply is disconnected from the components you intend
to work on.

Computer hardware contains components that are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge. If you touch them without precau­tionary measures, they can be destroyed.

Use a wrist strap connected to ground when accessing elec­tronic parts and take care of grounding the video system.
Avoid touching the components of the computer and the
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 If appropriate, turn off the computer system where Atomix LT is

installed and disconnect its power cable(s).

 Open the casing of the computer system. For details on how to do

this please refer to the respective manufacturer’s manual.

 Set the DIP switch for the Flash controller on the PCI video board

(see section “Overview of the Soldering Side” on page 2-6) to the
setting indicated in the following figure:

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This setting will load a safe mode programming (fallback map) when
the PCI video board is initialized during start-up. Now use this fallback
map to perform the firmware upgrade once again:

Figure 4-1: Setting of Flash controller DIP switch

 Close the casing of the computer system and plug in its power

cable(s).

 Turn on the computer system.

 After the start-up of the computer and the loading of the operating

system run the firmware upgrade program (atomixltup###, see
section “Upgrading the Firmware” on page 3-15) once again.

 When the upgrade program has finished the procedure, shut down

the computer.

You must now set the DIP switch for the Flash controller back to its de­fault position:

Never operate the PCI video board with the fallback map en­abled. Make sure that for normal operations the DIP switch is
set back to its default position.

 Disconnect the power cable(s) of the computer system.

 Open the casing of the computer system.

 Then set the DIP switch for the Flash controller back to its default

setting as shown in the respective figure in section “Overview of
the Soldering Side” on page 2-6.

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 Close the casing and plug in the power cable(s).

 Now start the computer.

 After the operating system has loaded check the firmware version

as described in section “Determining the Firmware Version” on
page 3-14.

If the firmware version is upgraded, the procedure is finished.

Appendix

This chapter provides technical data and general information about
Atomix LT.

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A.1 Technical Data

The following shows the technical data of the Atomix LT board.

The chassis of the computer system where the Atomix LT
board is installed must be equipped with a sufficient ventila­tion for cooling reasons.

PCI bus
requirements

Board size approx. 2/3 length, single-slot

Electrical type 3.3/12 volt

PCIe conformity Specification 1.1

Operating environ­mental conditions

Storage environ­mental conditions

PCIe x8 (elect. x4)

5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F)
20% to 80% relative humidity,
non-condensing

-17°C (0°F) to 70°C (158°F)
10% to 80% relative humidity,
non-condensing

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battery

Li-ion accu

3.7 V (nominal), 4.7 V (charging)
min. 2400 mAh (approx. 1.5 h bypass)

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A.2 Hardware Specifications

The following table shows the hardware specifications of Atomix LT.

Table A-1: Atomix LT specifications

Video Input Output

Serial digital 4:2:2 8/10 bit (single link) 2 streams via

2 BNC

Serial digital 4:4:4 8/10/12 bit (dual link) 1 stream via

2 BNC

Serial digital 4:4:4 8/10/12 bit (3 Gbit/s) 2 streams via

2 BNC

2 streams via
2 BNC

1 stream via
2 BNC

2 streams via
2 BNC

Key Input Output

Serial digital 4:0:0 8/10/12 bit for 4:2:2:4
and 4:4:4:4 modes

1 BNC per stream
(via Video In)

1 BNC per stream
(via Video Out)

Reference Input Output

Analog reference genlock 1 BNC

Audio Input Output

Embedded audio, 16 digital channels
(mono)

AES/EBU, 16 (8) digital mono channels (in
brackets Atomix LT 4 BNC)

Analog audio 1 stereo head-

1 BNC per stream
(via Video In)

8 (4) XLR female 8 (4) XLR male

1 BNC per stream
(via Video Out)

phone jack

Timecode Input Output

Longitudinal (LTC) 1 XLR female 1 XLR male

Vertical (VITC) 1 BNC per stream

(via Video In)

1 BNC per stream
(via Video Out)

Data and Control Interfaces Input Output

Serial RS-422 Up to 2 DB-9 female (software switch-

able)

GPI 1 DB-15 male (optocoupler)

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Table A-1: Atomix LT specifications (cont.)

Data Formats

Color Modes YCbCr 4:2:2

YC

A 4:2:2:4

bCr

RGB 4:4:4
RGBA 4:4:4:4

Storage Format Uncompressed YUV(A) 4:2:2(:4) /

RGB(A) 4:4:4(:4) 8/10/12 bit,
user selectable

Internal Processing Color space conversion

Low-pass filtering (4:4:4 4:2:2)
User definable LUT (1D)
Frame repetition
Real-time mixer
Real-time scaler
Input raster detection
3:2 & 2:3 pulldown insertion/removal
Watchdog with hardware relay

Audio Formats 48 kHz, 20/24 bit

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The baud rate (data transfer speed) of the RS-422 ports of Atomix LT
can be set up via the DVS software.

For more information about how to set the baud rate of the
RS-422 ports please refer to the SDK documentation.

The following settings are possible:

– 9600 baud
– 19200 baud
– 38400 baud
– 57600 baud

The maximum baud rate is 57600 baud.

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A.4 Video Rasters

The following table shows the supported video rasters. All frequencies
indicate the frame rate.

Table A-2: Supported video rasters

Raster

525i /29.97 (NTSC) 525 720 486 4:3

625i /25 (PAL) 625 720 576 4:3

525i /29.97 (NTSC FF (full frame)) 525 720 502 4:3

625i /25 (PAL FF (full frame)) 625 720 592 4:3

720p /23.976/24/25/29.97/30
/50/59.94/60

1080i /23.976/24/25/29.97/30 1125 1920 1080 16:9

1080p /23.976/24/25/29.97/30
/47.95/48/50/59.94/60

1080psF /23.976/24/25/29.97
/30

2048p /23.976/24/25 1125 2048 1080 16:9

2048psF /23.976/24/25 1125 2048 1080 16:9

2048p /24 1600 2048 1536 4:3

2048psF /24 1600 2048 1536 4:3

2048p /24 1600 2048 1556 4:3

2048psF /14.985/15/19.98/20
/24/30/36

Total lines

per frame

750 1280 720 16:9

1125 1920 1080 16:9

1125 1920 1080 16:9

1600 2048 1556 4:3

xsize y size

Aspect

ratio

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You can find information about the internal data representa­tion of video, audio and timecode in the SDK documentation.

A.5 GPI (Optocoupler)

This section provides further details about the GPI based on optocou­pler technology (see section “GPI Panel” on page 2-14).

A.5.1 Technical Data

The following shows some technical data of the optocoupler GPI:

Output DC or peak AC load voltage 200 V

continuous DC load current 200 mA bidirectional

Input min. voltage to turn to ON 2 V DC

max. voltage to turn to ON 14 V DC

A.5.2 Block Diagrams

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GPI Output

The output can switch loads with a maximum current of 200 mA at a
voltage range from 0 V to 200 V, or up to 200 V (peak with AC) at no
current.

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A.6 Signal In- and Outputs

This section provides pin-out information about some of the connectors
provided by Atomix LT.

AUX Breakout for Breakout Cable (15-Pin D-Sub HD
Connector)

The RS-422 port provided via the breakout cable is RMT In/Out 1. It
can be switched between master and slave mode via the software.

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1Genlock IN 9–

2 RS422_TX 10 DigGND

3 /RS422_TX 11 /LTC_TX

4 LTC_TX 12 LTC_RX

5 Audio Right 13 RS422_RX

6 Genlock GND 14 /RS422_RX

7 DigGND 15 /LTC_RX

8 Audio Left

Analog Audio (3.5 mm Headphone Jack)

Output Impedance 75 Ohm

Output Level 1.55 V (at 600 Ohm)

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Digital Audio (25-Pin D-Sub Connector)

Table A-3: Digital Audio Ch. 1-8/LTC

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 Audio OUT CH 7/8, or

LTC OUT

2 GND 15 Audio OUT CH 5/6

3 /Audio OUT CH 5/6 16 GND

4 Audio OUT CH 3/4 17 /Audio OUT CH 3/4

5 GND 18 Audio OUT CH 1/2

6 /Audio OUT CH 1/2 19 GND

7 Audio IN CH 7/8, or

LTC IN

8 GND 21 Audio IN CH 5/6

9 /Audio IN CH 5/6 22 GND

10 Audio IN CH 3/4 23 /Audio IN CH 3/4

11 GND 24 Audio IN CH 1/2

12 /Audio IN CH 1/2 25 GND

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Table A-4: Digital Audio Ch. 9-16

14 /Audio OUT CH 7/8, or

/LTC OUT

20 /Audio IN CH 7/8, or

/LTC IN

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Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 Audio OUT CH 15/16 14 /Audio OUT CH 15/16

2 GND 15 Audio OUT CH 13/14

3 /Audio OUT CH 13/14 16 GND

4 Audio OUT CH 11/12 17 /Audio OUT CH 11/12

5 GND 18 Audio OUT CH 9/10

6 /Audio OUT CH 9/10 19 GND

7 Audio IN CH 15/16 20 /Audio IN CH 15/16

8 GND 21 Audio IN CH 13/14

9 /Audio IN CH 13/14 22 GND

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Table A-4: Digital Audio Ch. 9-16 (cont.)

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

10 Audio IN CH 11/12 23 /Audio IN CH 11/12

11 GND 24 Audio IN CH 9/10

12 /Audio IN CH 9/10 25 GND

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RMT In/Out 1 and RMT In/Out 2 (9-Pin D-Sub Connectors)

The RS-422 connector(s) can be switched between master and slave
mode via the software, i.e. between RMT OUT and RMT IN.

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Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1– 1–

2 /TX_B_CON 2 /RX_A_CON

3RX_B_CON 3TX_A_CON

4 GND 4 GND

5– 5–

6 GND 6 GND

7TX_B_CON 7RX_A_CON

8 /RX_B_CON 8 /TX_A_CON

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GPI Pin-out (15-Pin D-Sub Connector)

The DB-15 plug provides the optocoupler GPI in- and output.

Please note that the signal numbering is inconsistent due to
backwards compatibility.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 GPI_IN0 (GPI input 0) 9 /GPI_IN0 (GPI input 0)

2 GPI_IN1 (GPI input 1) 10 /GPI_IN1 (GPI input 1)

3– 11–

4 GPI_OUT1 (GPI output 1) 12 /GPI_OUT1 (GPI output 1)

5 GPI_OUT2 (GPI output 2) 13 /GPI_OUT2 (GPI output 2)

6– 14–

7– 15–

8–

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A.7 Conformity Declarations

Atomix LT has been tested according to the applying national and in­ternational directives and regulations. The following states further in­formation about the compliances and conformities.

A.7.1 RoHS Compliance

The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS)’ prohibits the use of certain substances in electrical and elec­tronic equipment. All DVS products are manufactured in compliance
with this directive.

A.7.2 EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking)

Appendix

DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH herewith declares that the following
product(s) according to the provisions of the mentioned EC Directives –
including their relevant revisions at the time of this declaration – is (are)
in conformity with the detailed standards or other normative docu­ments:

Atomix LT

Atomix LT 4 BNC

EC Directives:

– EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
– Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Applied Harmonized Standards:

– EN 55022
– EN 55024
– IEC 61000-4-2
– IEC 61000-4-3
– IEC 61000-4-4
– IEC 61000-4-5
– IEC 61000-4-6
– IEC 61000-4-8

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DVS Digital Video Systems GmbH herewith declares that the following
equipment has been tested according to the applying valid FCC regu­lations:

–AtomixLT
–AtomixLT 4BNC

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FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in­terference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ­ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Op­eration of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter­ference at his own expense.

Note: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply
with Class A requirements or using an unshielded peripheral data cable
could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment. To ensure that the use of this prod­uct does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use shielded
I/O cables.

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A.8 Short Reference: Atomix LT Boards

Atomix LT

This section provides short references to the Atomix LT boards.

Appendix

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3-Gbit/s SDI ...........................2-5, 2-8

9-pin D-Sub connector pin-out ........A-9

15-pin D-Sub connector pin-out ..... A-7,

A-10

25-pin D-Sub connector pin-out ...... A-8

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accu ............................2-6, 3-10, A-1

analog audio .................................. 2-5

output ............................ 2-6, 2-12

output specifications ................. A-7

Atomix LT ..................................... 2-3

see also video board product

Atomix LT 4 BNC

audio panels ........................... 2-10

breakout cable .......... 2-3, 2-6, A-7

limitations ................................ 2-3

Atomix LT board

see PCI video board
atomixltup###
audio

analog

analog output ......... 2-6, 2-12, A-7

digital .. 2-5, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13, A-8

jumper settings ..................3-3, 3-4

panel .............................. 2-12, 3-7

pin-out .................................... A-8

audio and RS-422 panel ................ 2-11

Atomix LT 4 BNC .................... 2-10

installation ............................... 3-6

audio panel ................................. 2-12

Atomix LT 4 BNC .................... 2-10

installation ............................... 3-7

baud rate (RS-422 ports) .................A-3

breaking line .................................. 2-6

breakout box ..........................1-1, 1-7

..................................... 2-5

........................... 2-3

......................3-14, 4-2

breakout cable ...............................2-2

Atomix LT 4 BNC .......2-3, 2-6, A-7

audio ............................2-11, 2-12

replacement ............................. 1-7

bypass .........................................3-10

chapter overview ............................ 1-2

cmd ................3-12, 3-14, 3-15, 3-17

color modes ...................................2-8

command prompt ..... 3-12, 3-14, 3-15,

3-17

conformity declaration .......... 1-6, A-11

conventions

of user guide

cooling ..................................1-5, A-1

............................1-3

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DB-9 connector ...........2-11, 2-14, A-9

DB-15 connector ........ 2-14, A-7, A-10

DB-25 connector .........2-11, 2-12, A-8

declaration of conformity ...... 1-6, A-11

digital audio ........................2-11, 2-12

Ch. 1-8/LTC .. 2-5, 2-12, 2-13, A-8

Ch. 9-16 ....... 2-5, 2-12, 2-13, A-8

digital video ...................................2-5

in- and outputs ......................... 2-7

DIP switch for Flash controller ..2-7, 4-1,

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default/factory setting ...............2-7

driver ...................................3-1, 3-12

dual link .................................2-5, 2-8

DVS driver ............................3-1, 3-12

DVS SDK .......................................2-2

installation .............................3-12

DVS web site ........................1-8, 3-15

environmental conditions ................ 1-4

environmental extreme ...................4-1

factory setting

DIP switch for Flash controller

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fail safe ........................ 2-6, 3-10, A-1

fallback map .................................. 4-2

firmware upgrade ......................... 3-14

failure ...................................... 4-1

firmware version .......................... 3-14

flat cable connectors ....................... 1-6

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GPI

pin-out

GPI panel .................................... 2-14

installation ............................... 3-9

guarantee ...................................... 1-6

hardware ....................................... 2-2

important notes ............................. 1-6

independent video channels ............ 2-8

installation

driver

DVS SDK ............................... 3-12

panels ..................................... 3-5

PCI video board ........................ 3-4

test ....................................... 3-17

video board product .................. 3-2

instructions

firmware upgrade

firmware upgrade failure ............ 4-1

hardware installation ................. 3-2

safety ...................................... 1-4

setting of license key ............... 3-12

software installation ................ 3-12

test of installation ................... 3-17

..................................A-10

.................................... 3-12

................... 3-14

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jumper settings .......................3-3, 3-4

key channel ........................... 2-8, A-2

layout (video board) .....................A-13

LEDs ............................................. 2-7

license key ................................... 3-12

setting ................................... 3-12

limitations (Atomix LT 4 BNC) .......... 2-3

low profile slot panel ..................... 2-14

LTC .....2-5, 2-11, 2-12, 3-3, 3-4, A-8

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overview

of chapters
of component side (video board) 2-4

of panels ................................2-10

of PCI video board .......... 2-3, A-13

of soldering side (video board) ....2-6

of video board product ..............2-2

...............................1-2

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panel

audio

audio and RS-422 ........... 2-11, 3-6

GPI ................................ 2-14, 3-9

installation ................................3-5

low profile ..............................2-14

overview ................................2-10

RS-422 .......................... 2-14, 3-8

PCI video board ...................... 1-1, 2-2

firmware upgrade ....................3-14

installation ................................3-4

layout ................................... A-13

overview ........................2-3, A-13

overview component side ...........2-4

overview soldering side ..............2-6

short reference ....................... A-13

technical data ...................A-1, A-5

variants ....................................2-3

pin-out

9-pin D-Sub connector
15-pin D-Sub connector ...A-7, A-10

25-pin D-Sub connector ............ A-8

audio ...................................... A-8

GPI ....................................... A-10

remote control (9-pin D-Sub) .... A-9

power failure ..................................4-1

Ref In ............................................2-5

reference input ...............................2-5

remote control

pin-out 15-pin D-Sub

see RS-422
RS-422

baud rate ................................ A-3

main ports ................................2-5

pin-outs .................................. A-9

RS-422 panel ...............................2-14

installation ................................3-8

............................. 2-12, 3-7

............. A-9

............... A-7

.......................... 2-5, A-7, A-9

maintenance .................................. 4-1

master control ..... 2-11, 2-14, A-7, A-9

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safety instructions ...........................1-4

SCSIVIDEO_CMD ...... 3-12, 3-14, 3-17

Index

SDI (serial digital interface) .............. 2-5

3-Gbit/s SDI ...................... 2-5, 2-8

in- and outputs ......................... 2-8

SDK

see DVS SDK

setting (jumper for audio)

shell ................ 3-12, 3-14, 3-15, 3-17

single link ...............................2-5, 2-8

slave control ....... 2-11, 2-14, A-7, A-9

software ........................................ 2-2

specification(s)

analog audio output

video board product .................. A-2

svram program ...................3-14, 3-17

system requirements ....................... 1-8

target group .................................. 1-3

technical data ........................ A-1, A-5

test of installation ......................... 3-17

test pictures ................................. 3-17

typographical conventions ............... 1-3

.........3-3, 3-4

..................A-7

U-Z

unplugging flat cables .....................1-6

variants of the board ....................... 2-3

video board

see PCI video board

video board product

audio breakout cable ......2-11, 2-12

board overview ............... 2-3, A-13

breakout box .....................1-1, 1-7

breakout cable ...1-7, 2-2, 2-3, 2-6,

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installation ............................... 3-2

maintenance ............................. 4-1

overview .................................. 2-2

specifications ............................A-2

technical data ...................A-1, A-5

video channels (independent) ..........2-8

video raster ............................ 2-8, A-4

warranty ........................................ 1-6

web site ...............................1-8, 3-15

XLR connectors ...................2-11, 2-12

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