Grass Valley 8925EMB-B User Manual v.2.1.6

8925EMB-B and -U

SD/HD DIGITAL AUDIO EMBEDDER MODULES

Instruction Manual

Software Version 2.1.6

071847806

MAY 2012

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8925EMB-B and -U

SD/HD DIGITAL AUDIO EMBEDDER MODULES

Instruction Manual

Software Version 2.1.6

071847806

MAY 2012

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Contents

Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8925EMB-B and -U SD/HD Digital Audio Embedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Module Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Optional Fiber Optic SFP Device Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operation Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

8900NET Module Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Newton Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Web Page Operations and Functional Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Web Page Headers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U Links and Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

I/O Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

System Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Video Input Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Audio Input Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Audio Embedder Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Video Output Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

User Settings Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Status Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

External Frame Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

LED Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

SNMP Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Power-up Diagnostics Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Electronic Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Module Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Contacting Grass Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Contents

Table of Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Configuration Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module in the Gecko­Flex Signal Processing System family. As part of this module family, it is
subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the GeckoFlex

Frames 8900FX/FF/FFN Signal Processing System Instruction Manual.

All Modular product documentation can be found on-line in PDF format at
this link:

www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular

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Preface

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8925EMB-B and -U SD/HD Digital Audio Embedder

Introduction

The 8925EMB module is available in two versions: the 8925EMB-B with bal­anced audio inputs using the 8900BVF-R rear module and the 8925EMB-U
with unbalanced audio inputs using the 8900UVF-R rear module. The
8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U modules perform audio embedding (multi
plexing) of up to four groups of audio (each with two streams) from four
external AES inputs into an SD/HD SDI video signal.

The two models 8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U must be installed in a
GeckoFlex frame with an 8900NET module (8900FFN). Configuration of
the 8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U modules requires the presence of an
8900NET module installed in the GeckoFlex frame as there are no local
on-board configuration controls.

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Module Features

The 8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U module features include:

• One multi-format SD/HD video input and three SD/HD video outputs

• One reclocked loop through video output,

• Up to four balanced external audio inputs (with 8900BVF-R rear) or

• A fiber optic SFP device option can be installed to provide optical video

• Remote control and monitoring support including web pages, Newton

(BNC or optional fiber optic interface),

four unbalanced external audio inputs (with 8900UVF-R rear),

input/output interfaces for both models depending on the SFP device
type Refer to Table 1 on page 14 for the options available.

control panel, NetConfig management system and NetCentral alarms
reporting.

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Installation

Installation

Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame

The front and the rear modules are delivered together as a set. Two choices

are available: one for balanced audio inputs with the 8900BVF-R rear

module and one for unbalanced audio inputs with the 8900UVF-R rear

module.

The 8925EMB front module can be plugged in and removed from a

GeckoFlex frame with power on without disrupting operation on adjacent

running modules. When power is applied to the module, LED indicators

reflect the initialization process (see

There are ten rear and front slot locations in the 2 RU frame to accommo-

date audio/video modules (Figure 1). The 8925EMB module set may be

plugged into any one of the available GeckoFlex frame slots. The 8925EMB

requires a single rear slot.

Power Up on page 18).

Note Use anti-static precautions when handling the module. As the module can be

changed when the GeckoFlex is powered on, before removing the cover,
please put an anti-static bracelet tied to a metal part of the frame.

Figure 1. GeckoFlex Frame

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Module Installation Precautions

Please read and follow the precautions listed below before installing the
front and rear modules, and any optional fiber optic SFP devices:

• Use standard anti-static procedures during installation. As modules
can be installed or removed when the GeckoFlex frame is powered up,
before removing the cover, please use an anti-static bracelet or heel
strap tied to a metal part of the frame.

• Install the rear module first, then the front module, then the optional
optical SFP device (if used).

• When installing or removing a rear module, loosen or tighten the
screws holding the retainer clips to the frame manually with the
retainer clip tool provided inside the front cover of the frame or use a
2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Please do not use an electric screw­driver.

Note On newer 751- version GeckoFlex frames, a Rear Retainer Clip removal tool

and 2 extra retainer clips and screws for installing them are provided on the
inside of the frame cover.

Installation

• Make every effort to leave the screws holding the retainer clips in place
(do not remove them completely). They are very small and can easily
drop into other equipment causing a shorting hazard. (Two turns of the
screw should be enough to loosen the screws, 3 turns or more will
remove it.)

• When installing a rear module, tighten the screws on the retainer clips
just until snug. Do not apply more force than is necessary to seat the
rear module. Do not use an electric screwdriver. Refer to the rear
retainer screw torque specification in the

page 54.

• If using a fiber optic SFP device, handle it carefully, use anti-static pre­cautions, and read the Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement on page 14
before cabling.

Mechanical section of Tab le 5 on

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Installation

Rear Module Installation

To install the rear module, refer to Figure 2 and the instructions below:

1. To remove a blank rear adapter cover (or a rear module already

present), manually loosen the two screws holding each retainer clip on
the rear adapter cover or rear module to the frame with the retainer clip
tool provided inside the front cover of the frame (newer model frames
only) or a 2 mm (5/64”) hex screwdriver. Do not remove the screws.

Note To remove a rear module already installed, follow the same steps. It is helpful

to first remove the front module so the rear can be pulled out more easily.

2. After loosening the retainer clip screws, pull up on each retainer and

completely remove it, leaving the screws in place.

3. Remove the blank rear adapter cover by inserting needlenose pliers

into the slots in the blank cover and pulling it off.

4. Insert the rear module into the empty slot, guiding it carefully.

5. Replace each retainer clip over the two screws on both sides of the

module and push down to seat the retainer clip.

6. Tighten the two screws on each retainer clip just until they come into

contract with the retainer clip then tighten about a 1/4 turn more
(maximum torque is 4-5 inch-lb/0.45-0.6Nm). Do not force or torque
the screws too tightly. The clips should not bend or be bowed.

Note All unused rear slots in a GeckoFlex frame should have a blank rear adapter

cover installed.

Figure 2. Installing Rear Module (751- Version Frame)

8444_23r0

Use retainer clip or
needlenose pliers
to pull out blank after
removing retainer clips

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Front Module Installation

8479_03

Slide top and bottom card carriers on module
over top and bottom guides on right of slot.

Module installed

Locking Pin

Card Carriers

Card Carriers

Front Module Side View

Ejector Tab

Note Before installing the front module, the rear module must be installed.

Also refer to the Optional Fiber Optic SFP Device Installation on page 14 if the
fiber optic SFP device is present.

After installing the rear module, install the front module as follows:

1. Unlatch and remove the front cover.

2. Insert the front module in the guides of the corresponding slot as

shown in Figure 3.

3. When installed properly, the module ejector tab should be locked in its

locking pin.

Note Before extracting the front module, extract the fiber optic SFP device and its

cable first from the fiber optic cage on the rear of the frame.

Figure 3. Front Module Installation

Installation

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Installation

Optional Fiber Optic SFP Device Installation

After the front and rear modules have been installed, install the fiber optic
SFP device if being used into the rear module metal cage labeled FIBER
(

Figure 4 on page 15). The SFP device is hot-pluggable and may be installed

or removed with power applied to the module.

CAUTION Use anti-static precautions and handle the SFP device carefully when

installing and the removing it.
to clean all fiber connections as described in Fiber Optic Cleaning Require-

ment below.

Refer to Tab le 1 for the correct model of SFP device to use with different
software versions.

Table 1. Fiber Optic SFP Device Summary

SFP Device Type SW 2.1.3 and later SW 2.1.3 and earlier

SFP-13103G-M1DRX Dual Receiver X –

SFP-13103G-M1DTX Dual Transmitter X –

SFP-13103G-M1TRX Transceiver X –

1310nm-DRL Dual Receiver X X

1310nm-DTL Dual Transmitter X X

1310nm-TRL Transceiver X X

Before inserting the fiber cable, it is important

Fiber Optic Cleaning Requirement

Before making any fiber optic cable mating connections, including installa­tion, and after every de-mating cycle, use an industry standard fiber optic
cleaning kit, including oil-free compressed air, to clean the fiber connectors
and the connectorized fiber end faces. This helps ensure optimum perfor
mance of the fiber optic interface. Industry standard fiber optic cleaning
kits can be purchased on the web and in electronics stores.

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Installation

FIBER

J7J9J8

8431_03r2

Label

Handle

Arrow Indicators:

Dual Receiver

Dual Transmitter

Transceiver

To install the fiber optic SFP device:

1. Slide the fiber optic SFP device into the cage connector connected to the

front module at the rear of the frame (label on right. See Figure 4.

2. When installed properly, the front end of the SFP device will line up

with the rear module BNCs. Do not try to force it in further.

3. Cable the fiber optic connectors according to the instructions given in

Cabling on page 16 depending on the type of SFP device used.

Figure 4. Fiber Optic SFP Device

To extract the fiber optic SFP device follow the steps below:

1. Remove the fiber cable first.

2. Unlock the module by flipping the handle to the left.

3. Remove the fiber optic SFP device by using its handle.

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Cabling

Cabling

Cabling to the 8925EMB-B or 8925EMB-U module is done on the
8900BVF-R rear module (balanced audio inputs) or the 8900UVF-R rear
module (unbalanced audio inputs).

The I/O Config web page shows the inputs and the outputs assigned to the
different connectors of the rear modules. Cabling of the rear module
depends on what optional fiber optic SFP device is installed as below:

• 8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U without optional fiber optic SFP device
(electrical only),

• 8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U with SFP-13103G-M1DRX, Dual Receiver
Fiber Optic SFP device

• 8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U with SFP-13103G-M1DTX, Dual Trans­mitter Fiber Optic SFP device, and

• 8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U with SFP-13103G-M1TRX, Transceiver
Fiber Optic SFP device.

The 8925EMB-B and the 8925EMB-U will accept any of the video standards
listed in the input specifications in

Ta bl e 5 on page 54. Configure the stan-

dards accepted by the module on the System Config Web Page on page 31.

Ta bl e 2 below gives the inputs and the possible video output connections

for the 8925EMB rear modules. The cabling is illustrated in Figure 5 on

page 17 for the 8900BVF-R rear module and Figure 6 on page 17 for the

8900UVF-R rear module.

Table 2. 8925EMB Rear Cabling

Option

Without optical option J9 J1, J2, J3, J4 J5, J6, J8 J7 N/A N/A

With Dual Receiver J9 J1, J2, J3, J4 J5, J6, J8 J7 Fiber 1 or Fiber 2 N/A

With Dual Transmitter J9 J1, J2, J3, J4 J5, J6, J8 J7 N/A Fiber 1 and Fiber 2

With Transceiver J9 J1, J2, J3, J4 J5, J6, J8 J7 Fiber 1 Fiber 2

Video Inputs

Coax

Audio Inputs Video Outputs

Reclocked Video

Output

Optical Inputs Optical Outputs

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Figure 5. 8900BVF-R Rear Module

8900BVF-R

SD/HD

SDI In

SD/HD

SDI Out

SD/HD

SDI Out

(reclocked)

SD/HD
SDI Out

SD/HD
SDI Out

Fiber 2 In/Out

J1

J2

J4

J9

J7

J5 J6

J8

J3

Fiber 1 In/Out

8478_10R1

+

G

+

G

+

G

+

G

Audio 1

Input

Audio 3

Input

Audio 2
Input

Audio 4
Input

8900UVF-R

SD/HD

SDI In

SD/HD

SDI Out

SD/HD

SDI Out

(reclocked)

SD/HD
SDI Out

SD/HD
SDI Out

Fiber 2 In/Out

Fiber 1 In/Out

8478_11r1

Audio 1

Input

Audio 2
Input

Audio 4
Input

Audio 3

Input

J1

J3

J5

J7J9J8

J6

J4

J2

Cabling

Figure 6. 8900UVF-R Rear Module

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Power Up

Power Up

Operation Indicator LEDs

The on-board LED indicators are illustrated in Figure 7. Upon power-up,
the green PWR LED should be on. The CONFIG and FAULT LEDs should
briefly light on and the COMM LED should blink during the module ini
tialization.

Note When a module is first plugged into a GeckoFlex frame, the 8900NET module

(if present) may report a momentary fault. This will clear once the module has
booted up.

With a valid input signal is connected, the VID IN PRES LED should be on.
Refer to
ditions and the resulting indicator status.

Note LED colors are highlighted in Figure 7 for reference only. They are not

Ta bl e 3 on page 19 to see a complete list of possible operating con-

intended to show the state of the module at power up.

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Figure 7. Front LEDs Indicators

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A continuous FAULT LED on (red) indicates an error situation and, when
noted with the other indicator LEDs, can indicate a specific problem area.

Ta bl e 3 describes signal output and LED indications for the various

input/reference combinations.

Table 3. LED Indicators

LED Indication Condition

FAULT

(red)

COMM

(yellow)

CONFIG

(yellow)

PWR

(green)

AES 1

(green)

AES 2

(green)

AES 3

(green)

AES 4

(green)

HD_SD
(green)

VID IN PRES

(green)

VID IN ERR

(red)

FBR TX
(green)

FBR RX

(green)

Off Normal operation

On continuously Module has detected internal fault.

Long flash Presence of reported warnings

Off No activity on frame communication bus

Long flash Location Module command received by the module from a remote control system

Short flash Activity present on the frame communication bus

Off Module is in normal operating mode

On continuously Module is initializing, changing operating modes or updating firmware

Long Flash Synchronous with COMM led when executing Locate Module command

Off No power to module

On continuously Normal operation, module is powered

Off No AES1 input presence

On AES 1 input presence

Off No AES 2 input presence

On AES 2 input presence

Off No AES 3 input presence

On AES 3 input presence

Off No AES 4 input presence

On AES 4 input presence

Off Indicates the video input rate SD

On Indicates the video input rate HD

Off No presence of signal

On Presence of the signal

Off Normal video input

On Video input error, unknown or format mismatch

Off Indicates the video optical fiber output is disabled

On Indicates the video optical fiber output is enabled and an SFP device is present

Off Indicates the video optical fiber input is disabled

On Indicates the video optical fiber input is enabled and an SFP device is present

Power Up

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Remote Configuration

Remote Configuration

The 8925EMB-B and 8925EMB-U configuration and monitoring must be
performed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton
Control Panel with an 8900NET Network Interface module with software
version 4.3.0 or later present in the GeckoFlex frame (8900FFN). Each of
these interfaces is described below. A summary table of all module param
eters including defaults, ranges, and Newton Control panel controls is
given in

8900NET Module Information

Refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual (software
version 4.3.0) for information on the 8900NET Network Interface Module
and setting up and operating the GeckoFlex 8900 frame network. This
manual, along with the latest 8900NET Release Notes can be found at the
link below:

http://www.grassvalley,com/docs/modular

Tab le 13 on page 61.

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Newton Control Panel Configuration

A Newton Control Panel (hard or soft version) can be interfaced to the
GeckoFlex frame over the local network. Refer to the documentation that
accompanies the Newton Modular Control System for installation, config
uration, and operation information.

Control panel access offers the following considerations for module config­uration and monitoring:

• Ability to separate system level tasks from operation ones, minimizing
the potential for on-air mistakes.

• Ability to group modular products—regardless of their physical loca­tions—into logical groups (channels) that you can easily manipulate
with user-configured knobs.

• Recommended for real-time control of module configuration parame­ters, providing the fastest response time.

Note Not all module functions are available with the control panel, such as factory

default recalls.

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Remote Configuration

An example of the Newton Configurator is shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8. Newton Configurator Example

Web Browser Interface

The web browser interface provides a graphical representation of module
configuration and monitoring.

Use of the web interface offers the following considerations (some func­tions depend on individual module functionality):

• Provides complete access to all module status and configuration func-

tions, including naming of inputs and outputs, factory parameter and
name default recalls, Save/Load module configuration functions, slot
configurations, and SNMP monitoring controls.

• Web access will require some normal network time delays for pro-

cessing of information.

• Configuration parameter changes may require pressing

Enter, upload processing time. A manual screen refresh is recommended

after changing parameters.

• Web interface recommended for setting up module signal and slot

names, and reporting status for SNMP and monitoring.

Refer to the Status web page shown in Figure 9 on page 22. The 8900
modules can be addressed by clicking either on a specific module icon in
the frame status display or on a module name or slot number in the link list
on the left.

Apply button or

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