Ensemble Designs 9430 User Manual
Model 9430
Flexible Matrix Router
3G/HD/SD/ASI/310M
Installation, Conguration and
Operations Guide
Revision 1.2 SW v1.1.2
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By Engineers, For Engineers
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Contents
Preface 11
Document Organization at a Glance 11
Chapter 1: Introduction 13
In this Chapter 13
Purpose of Document 13
Intended Audience 13
Introductory Video from David Wood, Chief Design Engineer 14
Additional Resources 14
Chapter 2: System Overview 15
In this Chapter 15
Hardware Elements 15
9430 Router Module 16
Built-in Signal Diagnostics 16
Fail-Safe Relay Bypass Mechanism 16
9440 I/O Expansion Module Option 16
9435 Dual Clean Switch Submodule Option 16
5830 Router Control Panel 16
Long Distance Capability 17
Applications 17
Cuts-Only Master Control 17
Master Control Bypass 17
Quality Control and Signal Monitoring 18
Monitors and Projectors for Venues 18
Example Diagram of Complete Router System with All Options Installed 19
Router Expansion Example for a 21 In x 9 Out Router Configuration 20
Example Diagram of Router System Using One 9430, One 9440 and One 9435 21
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Chapter 3: Installation 22
In this Chapter 22
PART ONE: MODULE ASSEMBLY 23
Original Orders Preassembled 23
9430 Router Module 23
9435 Dual Clean Switch Option 24
9430 and 9435 Fit in a Single Frame Slot 25
9440 I/O Expansion Option 26
Two Types of Routing Backplane Kits 26
Sliding Routing Backplanes through Slots in the 9430 27
Installing Stand-Offs on the 9440 28
Aligning the 9440 with Routing Backplanes 28
Example of Completed Assembly 29
PART TWO: REQUIRED CABLE CONNECTIONS 29
Seating the Board Set Firmly in the Frame 29
Avenue 3RU Frame Partition Divider Consideration 29
Installing the BNC Plastic Overlays 30
Digital Signal Connections 31
Cable Length Considerations 31
Fail-Safe Bypass from Input 1 to Output 1 31
Router Control Connections 32
RS-232 and 100Mb Ethernet Interface Adaptor Cable 32
Connecting a Timing Reference to the Avenue Frame 33
Connecting a Timing Reference to the 9430 Router 33
Router Control Panel Installation 34
Connecting Ethernet Cable to RJ-45 Port 34
Long Distance Capability 34
Labeling Buttons 35
First Method: Key Cap Inserts 35
Second Method: Customizable Label Template 36
GPI Control 38
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Chapter 4: Configuration 39
In this Chapter 39
The Router's Network Environment 39
Avenue Touch Screen and Avenue PC Controls 39
Initially Connecting to the Router 40
Establishing Network Connectivity between Controlling Computer and 9430 40
Assigning the Router a New IP Address and Subnet Mask 40
Method One: For Customers Using Avenue Touch Screen or Avenue PC 40
To Set the IP Address 40
To Set the Subnet Mask 41
Method Two: For Customers Not Using Avenue Touch Screen or Avenue PC 42
Temporarily Changing IP Address on Controlling Computer 42
Consideration 42
Instructions for Temporarily Changing the IP Address for Mac and Windows XP 42
To Set the IP Address on the 9430 Router 46
Readjusting Controlling Computer’s IP Address to be in Range of Router’s Newly Assigned
IP Address 48
Establishing Initial Control Point and Profile for Administrator Functions 49
To Create an Initial Control Point 49
To Assign the Factory Default Profile to the Router Admin Control Point 51
Security and Administrative Access to Settings 53
To Limit Access to the Router’s Settings 53
Configuring the Router's Ports 54
Planning Router Port Configuration 54
Cabling Router to Match Plan 54
Components Chosen Determines Quantity and Types of Ports Available 54
One 9430 Module 54
One 9430 Module and One 9440 Module 54
One 9430 Module and Two 9440 Modules 54
Definitions of Port Configuration Choices 55
Unassigned 55
Source 55
Destination 55
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Follow 55
Paired 55
Primary TSG 55
Secondary TSG 56
Port Configuration Choices Available According to Port Type 56
For Fixed Input 56
For Fixed Output 56
For Bi-Directional 56
Implementing Router Port Configuration Plan 57
To Congure the Router’s Ports 57
Creating and Editing Profiles 59
Characteristics of Profiles 59
Creating an Initial Set of Profiles 59
To Create a Prole 59
Examples of Profiles 60
Master Control Room (MCR) 10 x 3 60
MCR Prole Edited and Reordered to 8 x 3 61
MCR Prole Edited to 8 x 1 62
Establishing Control Points and Access Authentication 63
Characteristics of Control Points 63
Examples of Control Points 64
Configuring the 5830 Router Control Panel 64
Assigning an IP Address to the 1RU Control Panel 64
Creating a Control Point for the 5830 Panel 67
Configuring Other Control Points 68
First Method: Requesting Access from a Control Point 68
Second Method: Assigning an IP Address as a Control Point 68
Approving Pending Authorizations 68
Number of Control Points That Can Operate Simultaneously 69
Asymmetrical Bandwidth Requirements 69
Best Practice: Closing Web Browser Control Points When Not In Use 69
Setting Up Timing and Genlock 70
System Frame Rate 70
Vertical Interval Switch Point 70
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Note on Frame Rates 71
50 Hz 71
59.94 Hz 71
60 Hz 71
Configuring Internal Test Signal Generators 72
Test Signal Generator Configuration 72
Standard 74
Pattern 74
Switch Mark 74
Vertical and Horizontal Timing 75
Audio Embedding 75
Audio Reference Level 76
Audio Group Enable 76
Audio Source Selection 76
Slate Enable 77
Slate Text 77
Cyclops 77
Switch Point Identification 78
Working with the Clean Switch Option 80
Clean Switch Configuration 83
Assign To 84
Standard 84
Non Standard Blocking 84
Vertical and Horizontal Timing 85
Audio Embed 86
Chapter 5: Operations and Step-by-Step Procedures 87
In this Chapter 87
Router Control Panel (5830) Operation 87
Orientation of Front Panel 87
Performing Takes with the Router Control Panel 87
To Perform a Take by Selecting a Source and a Destination 87
To Perform a Take by Selecting Only a New Source 88
Performing Direct Takes with the Router Control Panel 88
To Perform a Direct Take 88
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To Exit Direct Take Mode 88
Accessing Ancillary Data with the Router Control Panel 88
To Access Ancillary Data 88
Router Operation with the Web Browser Interface 89
Prerequisites 89
Accessing the Web Browser Control Interface 89
About the Web Browser Interface 90
Preferences 91
Message Bar 92
Performing Takes with a Web Browser 93
To Perform a Take by Selecting a Source and a Destination 93
To Perform a Take by Selecting Only a New Source 93
Performing Direct Takes with a Web Browser 94
To Perform a Direct Take 94
To Exit Direct Take Mode 94
Performing Gang Takes with a Web Browser 95
To Perform a Gang Take 95
To Exit Gang Mode 95
Performing Direct Gang Takes with a Web Browser 95
To Perform a Direct Gang Take 95
To Exit Direct Gang Mode 95
Chapter 6: External Control 96
The Router’s Approach to Control Integration 96
RS-232 Interface and 9-Pin D Connector Pin Out 96
Router Control Panel (5830) GPI Inputs 96
Overview of Supported Control Protocols 96
Avenue FMR 97
Simultaneous Support for Multiple Protocols 97
Control Proles for External Interfaces 97
Grass Valley TenXL 97
Grass Valley 100 97
Generic ASCII 97
RS-232 97
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Telnet 97
TCP/IP 98
Additional GPI and Serial Connections through JL Cooper eBOX 98
SNMP Interface 98
Programming Reference Document 98
Software Development Kit (SDK) 98
Accessing Features Unique to the 9430 Flexible Matrix Router 98
Configuring External Control 99
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 100
Troubleshooting the Router Module (9430) 100
Cannot Connect to the Router 100
Router Not Running 100
To Determine if the Router is Running 100
Resetting the Router 100
Rebooting 100
Resetting to Factory Default Settings 100
Authorized Control Point Unable to Connect to Router 100
Troubleshooting the Router Control Panel (5830) 101
Router Control Panel has Lost its Connection to the Router 101
Rebooting the Router Control Panel 101
Resetting the Router Control Panel to Factory Default Settings 101
Configuration Changes are not Taking Effect 101
Troubleshooting the Web Browser Control UI 101
If the Take Button is Grayed Out 101
Supported Browsers 101
Software Updating 102
Warranty and Factory Service 102
Specifications 103
9430 103
9440 104
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Appendix A: Automation Protocols 105
1 Introduction 105
2 Conventions 105
3 Overview 106
4 Before You Begin 106
5 Understanding Profiles 107
6 Configuration 109
6.1 Profile Configuration 110
6.2 External Control Configuration 110
6.2.1 Connection Mode 110
6.2.2 Protocol Selection 112
6.2.3 Prole Selection 112
7 Protocols 112
7.1 GV TEN-XL ASCII Protocol 112
7.1.1 Protocol Requirements 113
7.1.2 Commands 113
7.2 GV Performer ASCII Protocol 116
7.2.1 Protocol Requirements 116
7.2.2 Message Structure 117
7.2.3 Commands 117
7.3 Generic ASCII Protocol 121
7.3.1 Protocol Requirements 121
7.3.2 Router Responses 122
7.3.3 Commands 123
Glossary 129
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Preface
Document Organization at a Glance
This manual addresses all of the essential topics for understanding how to install, configure and
use the Router Module (9430) and its optional components—the Dual Clean Switch Submodule
Option (9435), the I/O Expansion Module Option (9440), and the Router Control Panel (5830). See the
following table for a quick glance at what each chapter addresses. Note also that all of the items in the
main table of contents, as well as the chapter titles below, are links.
Chapter Title Topics Covered
Chapter 1: Introduction A brief introduction to this document and to the Router. Includes a link
to a short video by David Wood, Chief Design Engineer.
Chapter 2: System
Overview
Chapter 3: Installation This chapter consists of two parts:
Describes the overall Router system—its hardware and software
components, example applications, and diagrams of example
configurations.
Part One describes how components are assembled in the event
that you need to add components in the future. Original orders are
delivered preassembled.
Part Two describes required cable connections that all customers must
perform, as well as Router Control Panel (5830) installation.
Chapter 4: Configuration Covers initially connecting to the Router, port configuration, creating
and editing profiles, control points and access authentication, timing
and genlock, internal test signal generators, switch point identification,
and working with the clean switch option.
Chapter 5: Operations and
Step-by-Step Procedures
Chapter 6: External Control Provides an overview of how the Router handles external control
Chapter 7: Maintenance
and Troubleshooting
Specifications Presents standard specifications for the 9430 regarding inputs, max
After the Router has been installed and configured, it is ready to use.
This chapter addresses all of the standard operational tasks of the
Router that you can perform using the Router Control Panel (5830) and
web browser interface. Operational tasks include performing takes,
direct takes, gang takes, direct gang takes, and accessing ancillary
data.
integration; the Router Control Panel GPI Inputs; supported control
protocols, including Ensemble Designs’ unique Avenue FMR protocol
that supports multiple simultaneous protocols and control profiles for
external interfaces.
This chapter addresses certain known issues and possible issues that
new users may encounter while becoming familiar with using the
Flexible Matrix Router.
cable length, outputs and reference. Specifications for the inputs and
outputs are also covered for the 9440.
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Chapter Title Topics Covered
Appendix A: Automation
Protocols
Glossary Includes definitions of commonly-used terms relevant to the video
This appendix describes the various communication protocols
available in the 9430 Flexible Matrix Router to support external control
by an automation system. It also discusses the various means for
connecting an external controller to the router. The intended audience
is the developer tasked with connecting an external control device to
the router.
broadcast industry.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
In this Chapter
This chapter addresses the following topics:
• Purpose of Document
• Intended Audience
• Introductory Video from David Wood, Chief Design Engineer
• Additional Resources
Purpose of Document
This Installation, Configuration and Operations Guide supports the process of planning for, installing,
configuring and operating the Ensemble Designs Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router. This manual
describes the elements of the system, how they work together, and the practical aspects of working
with the Router to meet your facility’s needs.
Because the Avenue 9430 Flexible Matrix Router can accomodate such a broad range of applications,
this document does not address every possible use of the Router. Rather, this document provides
ample information for understanding the components of the system and the processes required to
use it, ranging from initially connecting with the Router, assigning it an IP address compatible with
your network environment, setting up customized Access Points and Profiles, configuring Ports, and
many other critical aspects of configuring and operating the Router.
Use the Contents and the Preface to quickly link to a specific chapter or topic.
Intended Audience
In addition to the target audience listed below, this document is meant for anyone who needs to
target a specific area of functionality in order to meet an immediate need, as well as for those who
need to have a comprehensive understanding of the Router from a systems planning point of view.
The intended audience for this manual includes people with the following roles:
• studio designers
• broadcast engineers
• installation and configuration personnel
• router operators
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Introductory Video from David Wood, Chief Design Engineer
This product can be configured with various options and in different sizes to address a wide variety of
applications. Please view the two-minute video below for a brief overview presentation of the Avenue
Flexible Matrix Router by Chief Design Engineer, David Wood.
David Wood, Chief Design Engineer, talking about the new Flexible Matrix Router. Note that
the photograph is a link to a video on YouTube.
Additional Resources
In addition to this document, please refer to these resources:
• Introductory video by Cindy Zuelsdorf, Marketing, about the Avenue Flexible Matrix Router
• Avenue Flexible Matrix Router Brochure
• Avenue Flexible Matrix Router Quick Start Guide
• Product page from the Ensemble Designs website
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Chapter 2: System Overview
In this Chapter
This chapter addresses the following topics:
• Hardware Elements
• Applications
• Example Diagram of Complete Router System with All Options Installed
• Router Expansion Example for a 21 In x 9 Out Router Configuration
• Example Diagram of Router System Using One 9430, One 9440 and One 9435
The Avenue Flexible Matrix Router is a digital Router that can be configured in a variety of matrix sizes
and with a variety of options. Highlights of its functionality include ease of expansion, configurable
input/output ports, exclusive video thumbnails, configurable control panels, built-in test signal
generator and sync pulse generator, and assignable resources such as optional clean and quiet
switching on multiple outputs.
The exclusive live thumbnail display in the Router Control Panel and web user interface lets you look at
your source before you perform a take.
Highly flexible matrix sizing lets you decide on your own configuration. The basic size is 8 inputs by
2 outputs. You can add user configurable input/output ports up to 28x2 (or 8x22) and any size in
between.
The assignable clean switch option gives you full frame synchronization that locks to your house
reference so it can switch cleanly between asynchronous sources. VITC captured from the reference
input can drive time-scheduled switching.
The Avenue modular digital video router is a flexible, technologically advanced small router. Its
flexibility makes it possible to tailor the input/output dimensions to a wide range of applications,
including mobile and portable systems, ENG trucks, QC monitoring stations, graphics and postproduction islands, edit suites, ingest, production switcher pre-select, master control bypass switching,
driving on-set monitors, general utility switching, and numerous other applications.
Hardware Elements
The hardware elements that make up the Router are as follows:
• 9430 Router Module
• 9440 I/O Expansion Module
• 9435 Dual Clean Switch Submodule
• 5830 Router Control Panel
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9430 Router Module
The control system for the Router resides on this module. The control system, discussed at length in
Chapter 4: Configuration, is accessed through a web browser interface.
The 9430 Router Module provides eight dedicated Input Ports and two dedicated Output Ports.
In addition to these Inputs and Outputs, the 9430 provides video thumbnail capture, Test Signal
Generation, and Genlock/Timing. The smallest possible version of the Flexible Matrix Router consists
only of a 9430 module.
Built-in Signal Diagnostics
Circuitry on the 9430 module detects and measures key parameters associated with each video
source and makes these parameters available for display on both the hardware and software panels.
Parameters include synchronicity and timing, line and frame rate, embedded audio presence/absence,
closed caption information, and timecode data.
Fail-Safe Relay Bypass Mechanism
Input 1 and Output 1 are linked together by a fail-safe relay bypass mechanism. In the event of a
power or system failure, the signal presented to Input 1 is directly connected to Output 1.
9440 I/O Expansion Module Option
One or two 9440 I/O Expansion modules can be added to a 9430 to provide additional digital I/O
Ports. Each 9440 adds ten bi-directional ports, each of which can be independently configured as an
input or an output. These expansion modules attach to either side of the 9430 core module to form a
maximum set of three boards. A Router with two 9440 modules has a total of 30 ports.
9435 Dual Clean Switch Submodule Option
Each of the 9435 submodules provide two independent frame-synchronized SDI clean switches,
resulting in the ability to switch cleanly between asynchronous sources. Audio sample rate conversion
makes the audio output clean and silent. You can use the control system to assign a clean switch to
any SDI input or output. Each clean switch can be assigned to one or more outputs by using the Follow
port configuration. For more information about port configuration choices, please see Configuring the
Router’s Ports on page 54.
A total of two 9435 submodules, providing a total of four independent clean switches, can be installed.
The first 9435 mounts on the 9430 Router Module. The second 9435 installs on the 9440 Input
Expansion Module in expansion position 1.
5830 Router Control Panel
The Router Control Panel communicates with the 9430 Core module by Ethernet to control the Router
and display thumbnail previews of content. An essentially unlimited number of 5830 Router Control
Panels can be used in a Router system. You can also access signal diagnostic information from the LCD
display on the Router Control Panel. The Router Control Panel is only 1.8” (45mm) deep, so it can be
installed in very shallow positions.
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Long Distance Capability
Because each Router Control Panel connects to the Router over Ethernet, and because Ethernet
reaches much farther than coaxial cable, Router Control Panels can be physically located very far away
from the Router if desired.
For example, if you need the capability to select sources at the transmitter remotely, such as in the
event of either a master control switcher failure or a microwave link failure between the studio and the
transmitter, you can use the Router as part of a backup switcher at the transmitter. Sources such as a
network feed, a small server or a weather camera could be switched to air in an emergency. You can do
the selecting remotely, such as at the studio (or even from home if need be), or from any location with
Ethernet access.
Applications
The flexibility of the Avenue Flexible Matrix Router system makes it possible to tailor the input
and output dimensions to a diverse range of requirements. Therefore, it can accommodate many
environments and applications, including the following:
• Mobile and portable systems
• QC stations
• Graphics and post-production islands
• ENG trucks
• Edit suites
• Ingest
• Production switcher pre-select
• Master control bypass switching
• Driving on-set monitors
• General utility switching
Cuts-Only Master Control
When used in conjunction with the Clean Switch option, and because it performs cuts rather than
fades and wipes, the Flexible Matrix Router can function as a Cuts-Only Master Control Switcher.
Master Control Bypass
Facilities such as TV stations can use the Flexible Matrix Router as a Master Control Bypass switcher.
With the same sets of feeds going to both the Master Control Switcher and the Flexible Matrix
Router, program sources can be switched over to the Flexible Matrix Router during maintenance, for
emergencies, or during upgrades.
The Master Control Switcher and the Flexible Matrix Router can both go through a protection switch,
such as the Avenue 7455 HD/SD/ASI/310M protection switch, before going on to an MPEG encoder for
transmission.
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Quality Control and Signal Monitoring
The Flexible Matrix Router can be used for quality control and signal monitoring. In a smaller TV
station, for example, personnel in engineering can monitor a variety of channels internally. For a larger
facility, someone would be performing dedicated quality control monitoring.
For just a quick check, the small LCD display on the Router Control Panel may provide enough of an
image preview. Or the LCD can be used as a preview before bringing up the signal on a monitor. The
LCD display can also be used to show signal metadata while a monitor can be used to view the picture
in a larger format or perhaps as a quad split.
Monitors and Projectors for Venues
The Flexible Matrix Router brings many sophisticated options to non-broadcast environments, such
as corporate meeting rooms, event venues and churches. Because of the simple and accessible Router
user interface that runs on a web browser, iPad or Router Control Panel, all video professionals can
easily make use of the Router.
For example, a guest speaker who wants to access an assortment of media could have numerous
inputs available to them and a number of destinations, such as projector screens or monitors. Using an
iPad as a router controller, for instance, the guest speaker would only have to tap the iPad a couple of
times to change the source going to a monitor or screen projector. Sources could include still pictures
with background music, lyrics, and live feeds.
Another possible source for such environments is content from the Internet. When a computer with
Internet access is connected to a BrightEye Mitto™ scan converter, for example, you can upconvert
video from YouTube, Skype or any website to SD, HD or 3G SDI video and route that signal to any
Router destination. Mac and PC computers, iPhone and iPad can all be used as sources with BrightEye
Mitto. All Mitto units accept VGA, DVI and HDMI input signals from PC and Mac computers.
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Example Diagram of Complete Router System with All Options Installed
The above diagram illustrates one 9430 Router Module with two 9440 I/O Expansion Modules, two
9435 Dual Clean Switch Submodules, and a Router Control Panel (5830). Such an implementation
would have 30 Ports and four independent assignable Clean Switches. Each 9440 has 10 bi-directional
Ports. This combination of hardware components would be installed in an Avenue 3RU Frame.
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Router Expansion Example for a 21 In x 9 Out Router
Configuration
The 9430 and 9440 modules combine to form a Router with 20 or 30 Ports. They are joined together by
three signal routing backplanes which provide the interconnection between the I/O ports on the 9440
and the 9430 core module.
The Router board sets with 20 and 30 Ports install in an Avenue 3RU Frame. The 10 Port Router,
consisting of a single 9430 module (and optionally including a 9435 Dual Clean Switch), can be
installed in either the Avenue 1RU or 3RU Frames.
30 Port Router: one 9430 Router Module, two 9440 Expansion Modules, two
9435 Clean Switch Submodules, and Routing Backplanes, viewed from the
rear. Use the RS-232 or Ethernet to connect with Avenue Control Panel, Master
Control, or Automation System.
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1
2
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1
2
9435
!
/
1
2
9435
!
/
1
2
Clean Switch /!
Frame Sync
Black Gen
embedded!
silence
Bar Gen!
w/ Slate
embedded!
tone
Clean Switch /!
Frame Sync
Genlock
Frame Master
Reference
12 Inputs!
3G/HD/SD SDI
Internally Generated
Anchor Tight
Wx Graphics
Example Diagram of Router System Using One 9430, One 9440 and One 9435
The Flexible Matrix Router is very versatile. Using the Router’s built-in configuration tools, you can
create highly customized and sophisticated systems. This produces very efficient, compact solutions
to a wide variety of system design challenges. And because the customization is “soft,” the solution can
evolve as needs change—in some cases without moving a single cable.
Server 2
Tower Cam
Studio Wide
Still Store
News 1
MC
8x2 Router Module
Failsafe!
Relay!
Bypass
Color!
Black
Bars
3G/HD/SD SDI
4 Outputs!
News Room Floor Monitors
9440!
Expansion Module
Feed to Transmiiter!
w/ fail-safe
Xmt Feed!
Monitoring
Server Record In
QC Monitor
9440!
Expansion Module
Dedicated!
Network Output
Network
ENG Rx 1
Sat 1
Matrix
Server 1
In this example, a bypass and backup switcher for Master Control uses just one 9430, one 9440, and
one 9435.
9430!
Dedicated!
SDI Black Output
Clean Switches are used to make the Network input synchronous to all outputs and to provide clean
and quiet switching (between all inputs) on the output feeding the transmitter. In the example shown
above, the switching matrix is configured as 12 Sources and 4 Destinations. Output ports using the
Follow feature provide duplicate outputs of selected Destinations, and a loop-through of the
Network input.
A large format version of this diagram is available as a PDF here.
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Chapter 3: Installation
In this Chapter
This chapter consists of two parts:
Part One: Module Assembly, describes how modules are assembled in the event that you need to add
modules or submodules in the future. Original orders are delivered preassembled. Topics addressed
include:
• Original Orders Preassembled
• 9430 Router Module
• 9435 Dual Clean Switch Option
• 9440 I/O Expansion Option
Part Two: Required Cable Connections, describes cable connections that all customers must perform,
as well as Router Control Panel (5830) installation. Topics addressed include:
• Seating the Board Set Firmly in the Frame
• Installing the BNC Plastic Overlays
• Digital Signal Connections
• Router Control Connections
• Connecting a Timing Reference to the Avenue Frame
• Connecting a Timing Reference to the 9430 Router
• Router Control Panel Installation
Detailed instructions for installing the Avenue frame itself are provided in the Avenue System
Overview Manual.
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PART ONE: MODULE ASSEMBLY
Original Orders Preassembled
For original orders, Ensemble Designs will assemble all modules (the 9430, 9435, and 9440 modules
as applicable) before shipping them to your facility. You can then install the assembly into the Avenue
frame as a single unit. However, if you add modules at a later time, these instructions will show you
how to assemble and install them.
9430 Router Module
Every Router will include a 9430 Router Module—a 10 Port Router with 8 dedicated Inputs and 2
dedicated Outputs. Shown below is a 9430 Router Module with no additional modules installed.
The 9430 Router Module with no additional modules installed
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9435 Dual Clean Switch Option
An optional 9435 Dual Clean Switch submodule can be mounted to one or both of the following:
• the 9430 Router Module
• the 9440 Expansion Module in the Expansion 1 position (the left hand position as viewed from
the front of the frame)
The 9435 Dual Clean Swith submodule is secured to the 9430 and/or 9440 by screws and threaded
stand-offs in four positions.
Note: Only a 9440 in the Expansion 1 position supports the 9435 Dual Clean Switch.
Although it is mechanically possible to install a 9435 on a 9440 in Expansion 2, that
9435 will not appear as a resource in the configuration menus.
A 9435 Dual Clean Switch submodule with 4 screws and threaded stand-os
A 9430 Router Module with a 9435 Dual Clean Switch submodule installed
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9430 and 9435 Fit in a Single Frame Slot
Note that the 9435 fits within the slot profile of the 9430, so the combination of the two still occupies
a single frame slot in either a 1RU or 3RU Avenue Frame.
Detail of a 9435 Clean Switch installed on a 9430 Router Module
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9440 I/O Expansion Option
A maximum of two 9440 I/O Expansion Modules can be attached to the 9430 Router Module, one per
side.
A 9440 I/O Expansion Module
The 9440 I/O Expansion Modules are mechanically attached to a 9430 with screws and stand-offs.
The signal electrical connection is made by three high-speed routing backplanes with precision
transmission lines designed to support signals up to 3 Gb/s.
Two Types of Routing Backplane Kits
There are two types of routing backplanes, one for 20 Port Routers, and one for 30 Port Routers.
Pictured below is the attachment kit for a 30 Port Router.
An attachment kit for a 30 Port Router
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Sliding Routing Backplanes through Slots in the 9430
The routing backplanes slide through slots in the 9430 module, picking up electrical connections on
each side from these slot connectors.
From the top side of the 9430, gently insert the the routing backplanes through the slot connectors.
The slot connectors on the 9440s are set back farther from the module edge connector than on the
9430. Therefore, the routing backplanes must be oriented with the small ends offset away from the
edge connector. Beyond that, the backplanes do not have polarity.
The 9430 ready to accept a 9440 I/O Expansion Module.
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Installing Stand-Offs on the 9440
Install the four stand-offs on each 9440 using one screw per stand-off, as shown below.
Stand-os on the 9440 Expansion Module
Aligning the 9440 with Routing Backplanes
Align the 9440 with the routing backplanes. Gently guide the backplanes into the smaller slot
connectors on the 9440. The narrow end of the backplane will be flush with the connector on the
9440.
Complete the mechanical attachment with screws in the stand-offs.
A completed stand-o with screw in place and backplanes
connected to 9430 and 9440
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Example of Completed Assembly
The example shown below consists of one 9430 and two 9440s, with backplanes and stand-offs in
place, providing 30 ports. This assembly is ready to install in an Avenue 3RU Frame.
An Assembled 30 Port Router ready to install in an Avenue 3RU Frame
PART TWO: REQUIRED CABLE CONNECTIONS
Seating the Board Set Firmly in the Frame
Install the board set in the frame, taking care to insure that the modules are fully seated into the frame
backplane connector. This requires more force than with a single module.
Avenue 3RU Frame Partition Divider Consideration
Because a multi-board assembly cannot span the divider in the Avenue 3RU Frame between slots
4 and 5, the three modules making up a 30 Port Router cannot be installed in either of these two
ranges:
• Slots 3, 4, 5
• Slots 4, 5, 6
It is strongly recommended to take this into account during frame and slot planning. Otherwise, you
may have to make a last-minute change to an otherwise carefully planned installation design. Despite
this restriction, it is still possible to install as many as three 30 Port Routers in a single 3RU frame.
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Installing the BNC Plastic Overlays
On the rear of the Avenue frame, install the BNC plastic overlays provided onto the corresponding
group of rear BNC connectors associated with the Router location.
The 9440 modules have two plastic overlays, one for the Expansion 1 position and one for the
Expansion 2 position. As an orientation aid, the bottom of each 9440 plastic overlay is marked with an
arrow that should be pointing toward the 9430 that sits between the 9440s.
Note that the plastic overlays have optional adhesive backings for securing them to the frame. Use
of the adhesive backing is only necessary if you would like the location to be permanent and is not
recommended if you need to change module locations.
9440 Router
Expansion 2
I/O Port 21
I/O Port 22
I/O Port 23
I/O Port 24
I/O Port 25
I/O Port 26
I/O Port 27
I/O Port 28
I/O Port 29
I/O Port 30
9430
9430 Router
Input Port 1
Output Port 2
Output Port 1
(Fail-safe)
Input Port 2
Input Port 3
Input Port 4
Input Port 5
Input Port 6
Input Port 7
Input Port 8
Network/Serial
9440 Router
Expansion 1
I/O Port 11
I/O Port 12
I/O Port 13
I/O Port 14
I/O Port 15
I/O Port 16
I/O Port 17
I/O Port 18
I/O Port 19
I/O Port 20
9430
BNC plastic overlays on the rear of the frame
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