Grass Valley Apex v.2.0 User Manual

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Installation and Service Manual

Standard Software Version: 3.0 Apex Plus Software Release: 2.0

NOVEMBER 2009

071825704

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APEX

DIGITAL AUDIO ROUTER

Installation and Service Manual

Standard Software Version: 3.0 Apex Plus Software Release: 2.0

NOVEMBER 2009

071825704

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6 APEX — Installation and Service Manual

Preface

Safety Summary

Regulatory Notices

Contents

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Safety Terms and Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Terms in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Terms on the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Symbols on the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Certifications and Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

FCC Emission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

EN 55103 Class A Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Canadian Certified Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Canadian Certified AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Laser Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Laser Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

FCC Emission Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Certifications: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Section 1 — Introduction

Apex Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Section 2 — Planning Guide

Principal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Space and Ventilation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Standard Apex Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Apex Plus Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Fiber Extenders (Standard Apex Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Facility Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Audio Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Reference Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

MADI Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

V-Fade (Silent Switching) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Stereo/Mono Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Output Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Multi-frame Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Matrix Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Jupiter Facility Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

CC-2010 Matrix (Crosspoint Bus) Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Jupiter Control System Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Encore Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Encore Control via NR-33000 Broadlinx Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

SMS7000 Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

75 Ohm Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

110 Ohm Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

MADI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Physical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

AC Power Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Fiber Extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

APX-FBR-EXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

APX-SFP-M300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

APX-SFP-S5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Fiber Optic Cable Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

APX-CX-34000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Frames, Fans and Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

APX-FRM-34075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

APX-FRM-34110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

APX-35075-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

APX-35075-OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

APX-35110-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

APX-35110-OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

APX-PS-34000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

APX-FM-34000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

I/O Boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

APX-IN-34075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

APX-IN-34110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

APX-OP-34075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

APX-OP-34110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Matrix Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

APX-MX-34000A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

License (Configuration) Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

APX-CL-34075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

APX-CL-34110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

APX-CL-35075-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

APX-CL-35110-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

APX-CL-35075-OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

APX-CL-35110-OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

InfiniBand Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

APX-INFI-CABL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Master Clock Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Crosspoint Bus Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

MNC-XPT-CBL-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

MNC-XPT-CBL-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

MNC-XPT-CBL-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

MNC-XPT-CBL-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Crosspoint Bus Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Spare Parts Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Section 3 — Installation

Summary of Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Standard Apex Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Apex Plus Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Fiber Extenders (Standard Apex Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Power Supply Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Reference Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Single Video Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Single AES Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Single Video Reference – Redundant Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Dual References - Redundant Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

CX-34000 Control Crosspoint Board Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

S34-1/2 – Stereo/Mono Mode Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

S34-8 – Enable Reference/V-fade Master Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

S28 5-8 Reference/V-fade Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Output Card Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Input Card Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

S31 (LIN NUM / VREF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

S32 (SR AREF/VREF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

AES / Video Reference Selections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

V-fade (Silent Switching) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Output Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Multi-frame Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Frame Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

SW1 Switch (Apex Plus Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Max Size Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Frame Number Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Jupiter Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Encore Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Encore Control via NR-33000 Broadlinx board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Section 4 — Troubleshooting

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Reset Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Contents

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual provides system planning, installation and troubleshooting information specific to the Apex Digital Audio Router.

The Apex Digital Audio Router can be controlled by the Grass Valley Jupiter or Encore control systems. Configuration information for the control system itself is contained in the control system’s documentation set:

Jupiter Control System Release Notes series, 0718275xx. Jupiter VM-3000 Installation and Operating Manual, 0718305xx. Jupiter CM-4000 Installation and Operating Manual, 0718261xx. Jupiter Getting Started Guide, 04-045707-003.

Encore Control System Release Notes series, 0718153xx. Encore Installation and Service Manual, 0718103xx. Encore Control System User Manual, 0718104xx. Encore Control Panels Manual, 0718053xx

An electronic copy of the documentation set is normally provided with the system on CD-ROM 0718130xx. The CD Includes SMS7000 Series Control System, Acappella, Concerto, Encore, Jupiter, JEP 100, Prelude, and Trinix documentation.

Individual printed manuals may be ordered by contacting Technical Support. They are also available on our web site. See Contacting Grass Valley.

Additional Documentation

CD-ROM 071827407 includes legacy Jupiter, Saturn, Triton, and Venus manuals.

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Preface

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Safety Summary

Read and follow the important safety information below, noting especially those instructions related to risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. Additional specific warnings not listed here may be found throughout the manual.

WARNING Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover

or enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms in This Manual

Safety-related statements may appear in this manual in the following form:

WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that may result in per-

sonal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage

to equipment or other property, or which may cause equipment crucial to your business environment to become temporarily non-operational.

Terms on the Product

The following terms may appear on the product:

DANGER — A personal injury hazard is immediately accessible as you read

the marking.

WARNING — A personal injury hazard exists but is not immediately acces-

sible as you read the marking.

CAUTION — A hazard to property, product, and other equipment is present.

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Symbols on the Product

The following symbols may appear on the product:

Indicates that dangerous high voltage is present within the equipment enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

Indicates that user, operator or service technician should refer to product manual(s) for important operating, maintenance, or service instructions.

This is a prompt to note fuse rating when replacing fuse(s). The fuse referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the ratings indicated.

Identifies a protective grounding terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to making any connections.

other equipment

Warnings

Identifies an external protective grounding terminal which may be connected to earth ground as a supplement to an internal grounding terminal.

Indicates that static sensitive components are present which may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces during servicing.

The following warning statements identify conditions or practices that can result in personal injury or loss of life:

Dangerous voltage or current may be present — Disconnect power and remove

battery (if applicable) before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

Do not service alone — Do not internally service this product unless another

person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

Remove jewelry — Prior to servicing, remove jewelry such as rings, watches,

and other metallic objects.

Avoid exposed circuitry — Do not touch exposed connections, components or

circuitry when power is present.

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Use proper power cord — Use only the power cord supplied or specified for

this product.

Ground product — Connect the grounding conductor of the power cord to

earth ground.

Operate only with covers and enclosure panels in place — Do not operate this

product when covers or enclosure panels are removed.

Use correct fuse — Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this

product.

Use only in dry environment — Do not operate in wet or damp conditions.

Use only in non-explosive environment — Do not operate this product in an

explosive atmosphere.

High leakage current may be present — Earth connection of product is essential

before connecting power.

Dual power supplies may be present — Be certain to plug each power supply

cord into a separate branch circuit employing a separate service ground. Disconnect both power supply cords prior to servicing.

Cautions

Double pole neutral fusing — Disconnect mains power prior to servicing.

Use proper lift points — Do not use door latches to lift or move equipment.

Avoid mechanical hazards — Allow all rotating devices to come to a stop before

servicing.

The following caution statements identify conditions or practices that can result in damage to equipment or other property:

Use correct power source — Do not operate this product from a power source

that applies more than the voltage specified for the product.

Use correct voltage setting — If this product lacks auto-ranging power sup-

plies, before applying power ensure that the each power supply is set to match the power source.

Provide proper ventilation — To prevent product overheating, provide equip-

ment ventilation in accordance with installation instructions.

Use anti-static procedures — Static sensitive components are present which

may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces during servicing.

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Do not operate with suspected equipment failure — If you suspect product damage

or equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified service personnel.

Ensure mains disconnect — If mains switch is not provided, the power cord(s)

of this equipment provide the means of disconnection. The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible. Verify that all mains power is disconnected before installing or removing power supplies and/or options.

Route cable properly — Route power cords and other cables so that they ar not

likely to be damaged. Properly support heavy cable bundles to avoid con nector damage.

Use correct power supply cords — Power cords for this equipment, if provided,

meet all North American electrical codes. Operation of this equipment at voltages exceeding 130 VAC requires power supply cords which comply with NEMA configurations. International power cords, if provided, have the approval of the country of use.

Use correct replacement battery — This product may contain batteries. To

reduce the risk of explosion, check polarity and replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used bat teries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Troubleshoot only to board level — Circuit boards in this product are densely

populated with surface mount technology (SMT) components and applica tion specific integrated circuits (ASICS). As a result, circuit board repair at the component level is very difficult in the field, if not impossible. For war ranty compliance, do not troubleshoot systems beyond the board level.

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Sicherheit – Überblick

Lesen und befolgen Sie die wichtigen Sicherheitsinformationen dieses Abschnitts. Beachten Sie insbesondere die Anweisungen bezüglich Brand-, Stromschlag- und Verletzungsgefahren. Weitere spezifische, hier nicht aufgeführte Warnungen finden Sie im gesamten Handbuch.

WARNUNG Alle Anweisungen in diesem Handbuch, die das Abnehmen der

Geräteabdeckung oder des Gerätegehäuses erfordern, dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal ausgeführt werden. Um die Stromschlaggefahr zu verringern, führen Sie keine Wartungsarbeiten außer den in den Bedienungsanleitungen genannten Arbeiten aus, es sei denn, Sie besitzen die entsprechende Qualifikationen für diese Arbeiten.

Sicherheit – Begriffe und Symbole

Safety Summary

In diesem Handbuch verwendete Begriffe

Sicherheitsrelevante Hinweise können in diesem Handbuch in der folgenden Form auftauchen:

WARNUNG Warnungen weisen auf Situationen oder Vorgehensweisen hin, die

Verletzungs- oder Lebensgefahr bergen.

VORSICHT Vorsichtshinweise weisen auf Situationen oder Vorgehensweisen hin, die zu

Schäden an Ausrüstungskomponenten oder anderen Gegenständen oder zum zeitweisen Ausfall wichtiger Komponenten in der Arbeitsumgebung führen können.

Hinweise am Produkt

Die folgenden Hinweise können sich am Produkt befinden:

GEFAHR — Wenn Sie diesen Begriff lesen, besteht ein unmittelbares Verlet-

zungsrisiko.

WARNUNG — Wenn Sie diesen Begriff lesen, besteht ein mittelbares Verlet-

zungsrisiko.

VORSICHT — Es besteht ein Risiko für Objekte in der Umgebung, den Mixer

selbst oder andere Ausrüstungskomponenten.

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Symbole am Produkt

Die folgenden Symbole können sich am Produkt befinden:

Weist auf eine gefährliche Hochspannung im Gerätegehäuse hin, die stark genug sein kann, um eine Stromschlaggefahr darzustellen.

Weist darauf hin, dass der Benutzer, Bediener oder Servicetechniker wichtige Bedienungs-, W weisungen in den Produkthandbüchern lesen sollte.

Dies ist eine Aufforderung, beim Wechsel von Sicherungen auf deren Nennwert zu achten. Die im Text angegebene Sicherung muss durch eine Sicherung erse angegebenen Nennwerte besitzt.

Weist auf eine Schutzerdungsklemme hin, die mit dem Erdungskontakt verbunden werden muss, bevor weitere Ausrüstungskomponenten angeschlossen werden.

artungs- oder Servicean-

tzt werden, die die

Warnungen

Weist auf eine externe Schutzerdungsklemme hin, die als Ergänzung zu einem internen Erdungskontakt an die Erde angeschlossen werden kann.

Weist darauf hin, dass es statisch empfindliche Komponenten gibt, die durch eine elektrostatische Entladung beschädigt werden können. Verwenden Sie antistatische Prozeduren, Ausrüstung und Oberflächen während der Wartung.

Die folgenden Warnungen weisen auf Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen hin, die Verletzungs- oder Lebensgefahr bergen:

Gefährliche Spannungen oder Ströme — Schalten Sie den Strom ab, und ent-

fernen Sie ggf. die Batterie, bevor sie oder Komponenten austauschen.

Servicearbeiten nicht alleine ausführen — Führen Sie interne Servicearbeiten nur

aus, wenn eine weitere Person anwesend ist, die erste Hilfe leisten und Wiederbelebungsmaßnahmen einleiten kann.

Schutzabdeckungen abnehmen, löten

Schmuck abnehmen — Legen Sie vor Servicearbeiten Schmuck wie Ringe,

Uhren und andere metallische Objekte ab.

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Safety Summary

Keine offen liegenden Leiter berühren — Berühren Sie bei eingeschalteter Strom-

zufuhr keine offen liegenden Leitungen, Komponenten oder Schaltungen.

Richtiges Netzkabel verwenden — Verwenden Sie nur das mitgelieferte Netzk-

abel oder ein Netzkabel, das den Spezifikationen für dieses Produkt entspricht.

Gerät erden — Schließen Sie den Erdleiter des Netzkabels an den Erdung-

skontakt an.

Gerät nur mit angebrachten Abdeckungen und Gehäuseseiten betreiben — Schalten Sie

dieses Gerät nicht ein, wenn die Abdeckungen oder Gehäuseseiten entfernt wurden.

Richtige Sicherung verwenden — Verwenden Sie nur Sicherungen, deren Typ

und Nennwert den Spezifikationen für dieses Produkt entsprechen.

Gerät nur in trockener Umgebung verwenden — Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht in

nassen oder feuchten Umgebungen.

Gerät nur verwenden, wenn keine Explosionsgefahr besteht — Verwenden Sie dieses

Produkt nur in Umgebungen, in denen keinerlei Explosionsgefahr besteht.

Hohe Kriechströme — Das Gerät muss vor dem Einschalten unbedingt geerdet

werden.

Doppelte Spannungsversorgung kann vorhanden sein — Schließen Sie die beiden

Anschlußkabel an getrennte Stromkreise an. Vor Servicearbeiten sind beide Anschlußkabel vom Netz zu trennen.

Zweipolige, neutrale Sicherung — Schalten Sie den Netzstrom ab, bevor Sie mit

den Servicearbeiten beginnen.

Fassen Sie das Gerät beim Transport richtig an — Halten Sie das Gerät beim Trans-

port nicht an Türen oder anderen beweglichen Teilen fest.

Gefahr durch mechanische Teile — Warten Sie, bis der Lüfter vollständig zum

Halt gekommen ist, bevor Sie mit den Servicearbeiten beginnen.

Vorsicht

Die folgenden Vorsichtshinweise weisen auf Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen hin, die zu Schäden an Ausrüstungskomponenten oder anderen Gegenständen führen können:

Gerät nicht öffnen — Durch das unbefugte Öffnen wird die Garantie ungültig.

Richtige Spannungsquelle verwenden — Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht an einer

Spannungsquelle, die eine höhere Spannung liefert als in den Spezifika tionen für dieses Produkt angegeben.

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Safety Summary

Gerät ausreichend belüften — Um eine Überhitzung des Geräts zu vermeiden,

müssen die Ausrüstungskomponenten entsprechend den Installationsan weisungen belüftet werden. Legen Sie kein Papier unter das Gerät. Es könnte die Belüftung behindern. Platzieren Sie das Gerät auf einer ebenen Oberfläche.

Antistatische Vorkehrungen treffen — Es gibt statisch empfindliche Kompo-

nenten, die durch eine elektrostatische Entladung beschädigt werden können. Verwenden Sie antistatische Prozeduren, Ausrüstung und Oberflächen während der Wartung.

CF-Karte nicht mit einem PC verwenden — Die CF-Karte ist speziell formatiert.

Die auf der CF-Karte gespeicherte Software könnte gelöscht werden.

Gerät nicht bei eventuellem Ausrüstungsfehler betreiben — Wenn Sie einen Produk-

tschaden oder Ausrüstungsfehler vermuten, lassen Sie die Komponente von einem qualifizierten Servicetechniker untersuchen.

Kabel richtig verlegen — Verlegen Sie Netzkabel und andere Kabel so, dass Sie

nicht beschädigt werden. Stützen Sie schwere Kabelbündel ordnungs gemäß ab, damit die Anschlüsse nicht beschädigt werden.

Richtige Netzkabel verwenden — Wenn Netzkabel mitgeliefert wurden, erfüllen

diese alle nationalen elektrischen Normen. Der Betrieb dieses Geräts mit Spannungen über 130 V AC erfordert Netzkabel, die NEMA-Konfigura tionen entsprechen. Wenn internationale Netzkabel mitgeliefert wurden, sind diese für das Verwendungsland zugelassen.

Richtige Ersatzbatterie verwenden — Dieses Gerät enthält eine Batterie. Um die

Explosionsgefahr zu verringern, prüfen Sie die Polarität und tauschen die Batterie nur gegen eine Batterie desselben Typs oder eines gleichwertigen, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Typs aus. Entsorgen Sie gebrauchte Batterien entsprechend den Anweisungen des Batterieherstellers.

Das Gerät enthält keine Teile, die vom Benutzer gewartet werden können. Wenden Sie sich bei Problemen bitte an den nächsten Händler.

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Consignes de sécurité

Il est recommandé de lire, de bien comprendre et surtout de respecter les informations relatives à la sécurité qui sont exposées ci-après, notamment les consignes destinées à prévenir les risques d’incendie, les décharges élec triques et les blessures aux personnes. Les avertissements complémentaires, qui ne sont pas nécessairement repris ci-dessous, mais présents dans toutes les sections du manuel, sont également à prendre en considération.

AVERTISSEMENT Toutes les instructions présentes dans ce manuel qui concernent

l’ouverture des capots ou des logements de cet équipement sont destinées exclusivement à des membres qualifiés du personnel de maintenance. Afin de diminuer les risques de décharges électriques, ne procédez à aucune intervention d’entretien autre que celles contenues dans le manuel de l’utilisateur, à moins que vous ne soyez habilité pour le faire.

Safety Summary

Consignes et symboles de sécurité

Termes utilisés dans ce manuel

Les consignes de sécurité présentées dans ce manuel peuvent apparaître sous les formes suivantes:

AVERTISSEMENT Les avertissements signalent des conditions ou des pratiques

susceptibles d’occasionner des blessures graves, voire même fatales.

ATTENTION Les mises en garde signalent des conditions ou des pratiques

susceptibles d’occasionner un endommagement à l’équipement ou aux installations, ou de rendre l’équipement temporairement non opérationnel, ce qui peut porter préjudice à vos activités.

Signalétique apposée sur le produit

La signalétique suivante peut être apposée sur le produit:

DANGER — risque de danger imminent pour l’utilisateur.

AVERTISSEMENT — Risque de danger non imminent pour l’utilisateur.

MISE EN GARDE — Risque d’endommagement du produit, des installations

ou des autres équipements.

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Symboles apposés sur le produit

Les symboles suivants peut être apposés sur le produit:

Signale la présence d’une tension élevée et dangereuse dans le boîtier de l’équipement ; cette tension peut être suffisante pour constituer un r

Signale que l’utilisateur, l’opérateur ou le technicien de maintenance doit faire référence au( naissance des instructions d’uti d’entretien.

Il s’agit d’une invite à prendre note du calibre du fusible lors du remplacement de ce dernier. Le fusible auquel il est fait référence dans le texte doit être remplacé par un fusible du même calibre.

Identifie une borne de protection de mise à la masse qui doit être raccordée correctement avant de procéder au raccordement des autres équipements.

isque de décharge électrique.

x) manuel(s) pour prendre con-

lisation, de maintenance ou

Avertissements

Identifie une borne de protection de mise à la masse qui peut être connectée en tant que borne de mise à la masse supplémentaire.

Signale la présence de composants sensibles à l’électricité statique et qui sont susceptibles d’ê décharge électrostatique. Utilisez des procédures, des équipements et des surfaces antistatique d’entretien.

Les avertissements suivants signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles d’occasionner des blessures graves, voire même fatales:

Présence possible de tensions ou de courants dangereux — Mettez hors tension,

débranchez et retirez la pile (le cas échéant) avant de déposer les couvercles de protection, de défaire une soudure ou de remplacer des composants.

Ne procédez pas seul à une intervention d’entretien — Ne réalisez pas une interven-

tion d’entretien interne sur ce produit pour fournir les premiers soins en cas d’accident.

si une personne n’est pas présente

tre endommagés par une

s durant les interventions

Retirez tous vos bijoux — Avant de procéder à une intervention d’entretien,

retirez tous vos bijoux, notamment les bagues, la montre ou tout autre objet métallique.

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Évitez tout contact avec les circuits exposés — Évitez tout contact avec les connex-

ions, les composants ou les circuits exposés s’ils sont sous tension.

Utilisez le cordon d’alimentation approprié — Utilisez exclusivement le cordon

d’alimentation fourni avec ce produit ou spécifié pour ce produit.

Raccordez le produit à la masse — Raccordez le conducteur de masse du cordon

d’alimentation à la borne de masse de la prise secteur.

Utilisez le produit lorsque les couvercles et les capots sont en place — N’utilisez pas

ce produit si les couvercles et les capots sont déposés.

Utilisez le bon fusible — Utilisez exclusivement un fusible du type et du

calibre spécifiés pour ce produit.

Utilisez ce produit exclusivement dans un environnement sec — N’utilisez pas ce

produit dans un environnement humide.

Utilisez ce produit exclusivement dans un environnement non explosible — N’utilisez

pas ce produit dans un environnement dont l’atmosphère est explosible.

Présence possible de courants de fuite — Un raccordement à la masse est indis-

pensable avant la mise sous tension.

Mises en garde

Deux alimentations peuvent être présentes dans l’équipement — Assurez vous que

chaque cordon d’alimentation est raccordé à des circuits de terre séparés. Débranchez les deux cordons d’alimentation avant toute intervention.

Fusion neutre bipolaire — Débranchez l’alimentation principale avant de pro-

céder à une intervention d’entretien.

Utilisez les points de levage appropriés — Ne pas utiliser les verrous de la porte

pour lever ou déplacer l’équipement.

Évitez les dangers mécaniques — Laissez le ventilateur s’arrêter avant de pro-

céder à une intervention d’entretien.

Les mises en garde suivantes signalent les conditions et les pratiques susceptibles d’occasionner des endommagements à l’équipement et aux installations:

N’ouvrez pas l’appareil — Toute ouverture prohibée de l’appareil aura pour

effet d’annuler la garantie.

Utilisez la source d’alimentation adéquate — Ne branchez pas ce produit à une

source d’alimentation qui utilise une tension supérieure à la tension nomi nale spécifiée pour ce produit.

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Assurez une ventilation adéquate — Pour éviter toute surchauffe du produit,

assurez une ventilation de l’équipement conformément aux instructions d’installation. Ne déposez aucun document sous l’appareil — ils peuvent gêner la ventilation. Placez l’appareil sur une surface plane.

Utilisez des procédures antistatiques - Les composants sensibles à l’électricité

statique présents dans l’équipement sont susceptibles d’être endommagés par une décharge électrostatique. Utilisez des procédures, des équipements et des surfaces antistatiques durant les interventions d’entretien.

N’utilisez pas la carte CF avec un PC — La carte CF a été spécialement formatée.

Le logiciel enregistré sur la carte CF risque d’être effacé.

N’utilisez pas l’équipement si un dysfonctionnement est suspecté — Si vous sus-

pectez un dysfonctionnement du produit, faites inspecter celui-ci par un membre qualifié du personnel d’entretien.

Acheminez les câbles correctement — Acheminez les câbles d’alimentation et les

autres câbles de manière à ce qu’ils ne risquent pas d’être endommagés. Supportez correctement les enroulements de câbles afin de ne pas endom mager les connecteurs.

Utilisez les cordons d’alimentation adéquats — Les cordons d’alimentation de cet

équipement, s’ils sont fournis, satisfont aux exigences de toutes les régle mentations régionales. L’utilisation de cet équipement à des tensions dépassant les 130 aux exigences des configurations NEMA. Les cordons internationaux, s’ils sont fournis, ont reçu l’approbation du pays dans lequel l’équipement est utilisé.

Utilisez une pile de remplacement adéquate — Ce produit renferme une pile. Pour

réduire le risque d’explosion, vérifiez la polarité et ne remplacez la pile que par une pile du même type, recommandée par le fabricant. Mettez les piles usagées au rebut conformément aux instructions du fabricant des piles.

Cette unité ne contient aucune partie qui peut faire l’objet d’un entretien par l’utilisateur. Si un problème survient, veuillez contacter votre distribu teur local.

V en c.a. requiert des cordons d’alimentation qui satisfont

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Regulatory Notices

Certifications and Compliances

FCC Emission Control

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 equip ment 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 equip ment 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Grass Valley Group can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regula tions of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

EN 55103 Class A Warning

For products that comply with Class A. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Regulatory Notices

Canadian Certified Power Cords

Canadian Certified AC Adapter

Laser Compliance

Laser Safety Requirements

Canadian approval includes the products and power cords appropriate for use in the North America power network. All other power cords supplied are approved for the country of use.

Canadian approval includes the AC adapters appropriate for use in the North America power network. All other AC adapters supplied are approved for the country of use.

The device used in this product is a Class 1 certified laser product. Operating this product outside specifications or altering from its original design may result in hazardous radiation exposure, and may be considered an act of modifying or new manufacturing of a laser product under U.S. regula tions contained in 21CFR Chapter1, subchapter J or CENELEC regulations in HD 482 S1. People performing such an act are required by law to recertify and reidentify this product in accordance with provisions of 21CFR sub chapter J for distribution within the U.S.A., and in accordance with CENELEC HD 482 S1 for distribution within countries using the IEC 825 standard.

Laser Safety

Laser safety in the United States is regulated by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). The laser safety regulations are published in the “Laser Product Performance Standard,” Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Title 21, Subchapter J.

The international Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 825, “Radiation of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and User’s Guide,” governs laser products outside the United States. Europe and member nations of the European Free trade Association fall under the jurisdiction of the Comite European de Normalization Electrotechnique (CENELEC).

For the CDRH: The radiant power is detected trough a 7 mm aperture at a distance of 200 mm from the source focused through a lens with a focal length of 100 mm.

For IEC compliance: The radiant power is detected trough a 7 mm aperture at a distance of 100 mm from the source focused through a lens with a focal length of 100 mm.

26 APEX Installation and Service Manual

FCC Emission Limits

Certifications:

Category Standard Designed/tested for compliance with:

ANSI / UL60950 “Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General

IEC 60950 “Standard for Safety for Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General

Safety

CAN/CSA C22.2, No. 60950 “Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General

EN60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment.

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC via EN 55103-1 and 2

EN 55103-1 standards Electromagnetic compatibility.

EN55103-2 standards Electromagnetic compatibility--Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual

EMI

US FCC Class A Canada FCC Industry Canada

Regulatory Notices

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may no cause harmful inter ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with FCC Part 15 Class B limits for a digital device when tested with a representative laser-based fiber optical system that complies with ANSI X3T11 Fiber Channel Standard.

Requirements”, (ANSI/UL 60950-1, First Edition, Dated April 1, 2003, with revision through and including November 26, 2003.)

Requirements”, (IEC 60950-1, First Edition, 2001, Corrigendum 1:10-2002)

Requirements”, (CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03. First Edition Dated April 1, 2003, with revisions through and including November 26, 2003)

Audio, Video and Entertainment Lighting Control for the European Community.

Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 1 Emissions, Environment E1/E2 EN 55022: Class A Radiated and Conducted Emissions EN 61000-3-2: Power Line Harmonic Emissions, Radiated Magnetic Field Emissions, Peak Inrush Current

and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2 Immunity, Environment E1/E2 EN 50082-1: Immunity EN 61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge “ESD” Immunity EN 61000-4-3: Radiated RF Electromagnetic Field Immunity EN 61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient/Burst “EFT” Immunity EN 61000-4-5: Surge Immunity EN 61000-4-6: Conducted RF Immunity EN 61000-4-11: Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Voltage Variations Annex A - Radiated Magnetic Field Immunity Note: This only applies to assemblies sensitive to magnetic fields

CISPR Pub. 22 (1985)

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Introduction

Apex Features

• High-density, large-scale digital audio router based on 11 RU frame

• In-frame expansion in blocks of 32 inputs/outputs, up to 256 x 256 AES

• Connect multiple frames for larger systems:

• Simultaneous synchronous/asynchronous support for 30 kHz to

Section 1

with either 75 ohm unbalanced BNC connectors or 110 ohm balanced DB25 connectors

pairs

Standard Apex frames for systems up to 1024 x 1024 AES pairs

•

Apex Plus frames for systems up to 2048 x 2048 AES pairs

•

100 kHz signals

• Conforms to AES 3, AES3 id, AES 75, and AES 110 specifications

• Dolby E support

• Supports Jupiter and Encore control systems [Encore control requires connection to an NR-33000 Sync/NIC/OPM (Broadlinx) board in Trinix chassis]

• All active components are front-loading and hot swappable

• Redundancy options: control board, matrix board, and power supply

• Various stereo modes supported, including mix and reverse

• Two video and two audio sync reference inputs per chassis

•MADI ports

• Silent Switching with programmable V-fade

• Output monitor ports for quality control (Standard Apex models only)

• Supported extended chassis links, up to 5km apart, using fiber interconnect (Standard Apex Models Only.)

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Section 1 — Introduction

The Apex Digital Audio Router is designed to provide the highest density and most reliable audio router available for large-scale infrastructures offering adaptability, reliability, and serviceability while using less power and less space than comparable systems.

Scaling up to 2048 x 2048 is achieved via a unique Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) switching architecture, which offers the simplest expansion path available for both studio and mobile users using only a handful of interconnection cables and without the need for expensive distribution amplifiers.

The system supports simultaneous synchronous and asynchronous signals from 30 to 100 kHz.

The Apex system offers a similar physical flexibility. The chassis can be stacked vertically or horizontally. Chassis interconnect cables are four meters (13 ft.) long.

Note The InfiniBand cables cannot be longer than four meters (13 feet).

To ensure even, uninterrupted cooling, the Apex system uses forced air cooling. Additionally, the Apex system design curbs overall power utiliza tion by minimizing circuit board and component counts. For example, the I/O boards feature a configurable design that minimizes components and power requirements. This significantly reduces the load on the cooling system, increasing the overall reliability of the system.

The Apex Digital Audio Router also offers maximum serviceability. Its passive rear panel allows all modules to be hot swapped from the front of the chassis—even power supplies and fans. This approach allows you to keep the router online during upgrades and to avoid going behind the equipment rack to perform any service-oriented tasks.

For increased reliability, Thomson Grass Valley recommends the installation of redundant control boards, matrix boards, and power supplies.

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Planning Guide

License Board

Control Board A

Control Board B

Fan Module

Power supply A

Power Supply B

Matrix Board B

Matrix Board A

Input/Output boards

This section provides details necessary for planning, ordering, and installing an Apex Digital Audio Router.

The beginning of this section includes conceptual descriptions and drawings for those who need a basic understanding of the product and the configuration options. Later subsections provide additional detail such as Router specifications and ordering information.

Note If you are actually installing the router at this time, please refer to

Section 3-Installation.

Principal Components

Figure 1 illustrates the principle components with the front door removed.

Section 2

Figure 1. Example of 256 x 256 Apex System

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Section 2 — Planning Guide

9.1009.100

10.28110.281

19.22019.220

11 RU11 RU

Dual exhaust fans

Air intake along bottom of unit

Air intake openings

Left side Front Right side

Space and Ventilation Requirements

The Apex frame requires 11 rack units (19.25 inches) of vertical space and is approximately 10.3 inches deep. The ventilation system draws cooling air through openings all along the bottom and in the top third of the left side. Warm air is exhausted through two fans located in the top right side. The left and right sides must therefore be kept clear of obstructions. It is not necessary to leave open space above or below the chassis. See

Note Heat-generating equipment must not be mounted beneath the Apex chassis.

Figure 2. Apex RF-34075 75 Ohm Frame (RF-34110 110 Ohm Frame Similar)

Figure 2.

Refer to the following figures for standard Apex frame illustrations:

• Figure 3 on page 33 illustrates a standard Apex FRM-34075 256 x 256 75 Ohm frame.

• Figure 4 on page 34 illustrates a standard Apex FRM-34110 256 x 256 110 Ohm frame.

• A detail of the top rear Auxiliary panel for both frames is given in

Figure 5 on page 35.

Refer to Section 3-Installation for installation instructions for both frames and configuration using the top rear panel.

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Space and Ventilation Requirements

AES REF B

HIGHEST

MC A

LOWEST

OUTINOUT

OP MON A

AES REF A

HIGHEST

443

EXPANSION

OUT OUT

MC B

LOWEST

OP MON B

E X

VID REF A

EXPANSION

3 4

VID REF B

1536 1792

2048

Figure 3. Standard Apex FRM-34075 256 x 256 75 Ohm Frame

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E X P

LOWEST

OUTINOUT

Figure 4. Standard Apex FRM-34110 256 x 256 110 Ohm Frame

1536 1792

MC A

2048

EXPANSION

OP MON A

HIGHEST

AES REF A

VID REF A

E X P

LOWEST

MC B

OUT OUT

EXPANSION

3 4

OP MON B

HIGHEST

AES REF B

VID REF B

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Crosspoint bus connection to

Jupiter VM/CM controller or to

Trinix video router. Also used for

indirect connection to Encore.

Not presently used

Alarm connector

(SMPTE standard

269M-1999) (see

page 61)

Not used

Factory use

Power inputs

100 to 240 V,

50-60 Hz

Frame number.

Physical level number

used by control system.

Max size -

standard Apex

system size select

SW 1 -

Apex Plus

system size

select

Output Monitor

Video Reference

Input A

Master Clock and InfiniBand® connections to “B” Matrix board

Master Clock and InfiniBand® connections to “A” Matrix board

AES Audio

Reference

Output Monitor

AES Audio

Reference

Video

Reference

Input B

Figure 5. Auxiliary Panel

VID REF B

HIGHEST

AES REF B

3 4

OP MON B

EXPANSION

LOWEST

HIGHEST

MC B

OUT OUT

AES REF A

VID REF A

OP MON A

1280

768

1792

1024

1536

2048

512

256

EXPANSION

MC A

LOWEST

OUT

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Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Standard Apex Models

With a standard Apex chassis, 256 x 256 frames can be connected to form 512 x 512, 768 x 768, or 1024 x 1024 systems. The frames are connected by four-meter (13 ft.) InfiniBand cables.

Note The InfiniBand cables cannot be longer than four meters (13 feet).

Figure 6 on page 38 shows a fully expanded (1024 x 1024) system with 6

InfiniBand expansion cables. Smaller systems will require fewer cables (see

Ta bl e 1 on page 38); the connector numbering scheme remains the same as

that shown for the large system. As shown in Figure 5, each group of four InfiniBand Expansion connectors correspond to one MX-34000 Matrix board.

Expanded Apex systems with more than one chassis require RG-59 or RG-6 Master Clock connections in addition to the InfiniBand cables. The three Master Clock Out connectors are functionally identical, i.e., they can be connected to any chassis. See

page 35, each group of four Master Clock BNC connectors corresponds to

a Matrix board.

If two or more frames of a multi-frame standard Apex system must be located more than four meters apart, 2 each model APX-FBR-EXT Apex Fiber Extenders must be ordered for each remote chassis. Refer to

Extenders (Standard Apex Only) on page 45.

Figure 7 on page 38. As shown on Figure 5 on

Fiber

Apex Plus Models

If a 2048 x 2048 system is required (or later expansion to that size is anticipated), the Apex Plus frame type is used. Apex Plus frames have either input boards only or output boards only. For a 2048 x 2048 system, eight Apex Plus frames would be needed: four with 512 inputs each, and four with 512 outputs each. Systems may be asymmetrical if desired (having an unequal number of inputs and outputs).

The illustration in Figure 8 shows a fully expanded (2048 x 2048) system with 16 InfiniBand cables (optional redundant cables are not shown). Smaller systems will require fewer cables; the connector numbering scheme remains the same as that shown for the large system.

Note The InfiniBand cables cannot be longer than four meters (13 feet).

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Notes

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Expanded Apex Plus systems require RG-59 or RG-6 coax Master Clock connections in addition to the InfiniBand cables. Master Clock cabling is shown for all systems in the following figures:

• 512 inputs (Figure 9 on page 41),

• 1024 inputs (Figure 10 on page 42),

• 1536 inputs (Figure 11 on page 43), and

• 2048 inputs (Figure 12 on page 44).

Refer to Tab le 2 on page 40 for cabling information.

As shown on Figure 5 on page 35, each group of four Expansion (InfiniBand) connectors, and each group of four Master Clock BNC connectors correspond to one MX-34000 Matrix board. The three Master Clock Out connectors are functionally identical, i.e., they can be connected to any chassis.

1. Redundant InfiniBand and Master Clock cables (not shown in the

drawings) can be added if each chassis is equipped with a secondary matrix board. In this case the Expansion B connectors would be used.

2. Only one CX-34000 Control Crosspoint board is required per system,

regardless of expansion.

3. Fiber Extenders cannot be used with the Apex Plus router.

4. If you are thinking of expanding the Apex router beyond the 1024

configuration, planning for expansion should be done before purchasing. The Apex and Apex plus frames are different. For example, the Apex symmetrical frame cannot be later expanded to a 2048x2048 configuration.

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Chassis 0

Out Out Out In

Inputs 1-256

In Out Out Out

Chassis 2

Inputs 513-768

Out

Chassis 1

Inputs 257-512

Chassis 3

Inputs 769-1024

1024 x 1024

Figure 6. Standard Apex Expansion InfiniBand Cabling (optional redundant cables not shown)

Chassis 0

Chassis 1

Expansion connector

Inputs 257-512

Inputs 1-256

Expansion connector

1234

21 43

Expansion connector

Chassis 2

Inputs 513-768

1024 x 1024

Expansion connector

Chassis 3

Inputs 769-1024

Figure 7. Standard Apex Expansion Master Clock Cabling (optional redundant cables not shown)

Switcher size # of Chassis

Table 1. Standard Apex InfiniBand and Master Clock Cable Requirements

InfiniBand cables needed Master Clock cables needed

Non-redundant

(1 Matrix board per chassis)

Redundant

(2 Matrix boards per chassis)

Non-redundant

(1 Matrix board per chassis)

(2 Matrix boards per chassis)

256 x 256 1 0 0 0 0

512 x 512 2 1 2 1 2

768 x 768 3 3 6 2 4

1024 x 1024 4 6 12 3 6

Redundant

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Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Figure 8. Apex Plus Expansion InfiniBand Cabling (optional redundant cables not shown)

2048 x 2048

Input chassis 0

Input chassis 1

OUT

OUT 3

OUT

Output chassis 4

Output chassis 5

Input chassis 2

Input chassis 4

Output chassis 6

Output chassis 7

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Table 2. Apex Plus Expansion InfiniBand and Master Clock Cable Requirements

InfiniBand cables needed Master Clock cables needed

Switcher size # of Chassis

512 x 512 2 1 2 1 2

512 x 1024 3 2 4 2 4

512 x 1536 4 3 6 3 6

512 x 2048 5 4 8 4 8

1024 x 512 3 2 4 2 4

1024 x 1024 4 4 8 3 6

1024 x 1536 5 6 12 4 8

1024 x 2048 6 8 16 5 10

1536 x 512 4 3 6 3 6

1536 x 1024 5 6 12 4 8

1536 x 1536 6 9 18 5 10

1536 x 2048 7 12 24 6 12

2048 x 512 5 4 8 4 8

2048 x 1024 6 8 16 5 10

2048 x 1536 7 12 24 6 12

2048 x 2048 8 16 32 7 14

Non-redundant

(1 Matrix board per chassis)

Redundant

(2 Matrix boards per chassis)

Non-redundant

(1 Matrix board per chassis)

(2 Matrix boards per chassis)

Redundant

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Frame 0

Frame 4

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

Frame 5

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

Frame 6

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

Frame 7

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

Master Clock Distribution

For Apex Plus Systems

with the following sizes:

512 X 512 512 X 1024 512 X 1536 512 X 2048

Input frames Output frames

1-512

513-1024

1025-1536

1537-2048

Note: Master Clock "Out" connectors are functionally identical (they can be attached to any chassis).

Primary connections

Redundant connections

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Figure 9. Apex Plus Master Clock Cabling - Systems with 512 Inputs

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Frame 0

Frame 4

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

Frame 5

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

Frame 6

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

Frame 7

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

Master Clock Distribution

For Apex Plus Systems

with the following sizes:

1024 X 512 1024 X 1024 1024 X 1536 1024 X 2048

Input frames Output frames

1-512

Frame 1

MC A

OUT OUT OUT

MC B

OUT OUT OUT

513-1024

1-512

513-1024

1025-1536

1537-2048

Note: Master Clock "Out" connectors are functionally identical (they can be attached to any chassis).

Primary connections

Redundant connections

Figure 10. Apex Plus Master Clock Cabling - Systems with 1024 Inputs

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Figure 11. Apex Plus Master Clock Cabling - Systems with 1536 Inputs

Master Clock Distribution

For Apex Plus Systems with the following sizes

1536 X 0512 1536 X 1024 1536 X 1536 1536 X 2048

Frame 0

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Primary connections

Redundant connections

Frame 4

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 5

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 6

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 7

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 1

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Frame 2

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

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Master Clock Distribution

For Apex Plus Systems

with the following sizes

2048 X 0512 2048 X 1024 2048 X 1536 2048 X 2048

Frame 0

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Frame 4

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 5

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 6

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 7

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 1

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Frame 2

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Frame 3

Note: Master Clock “Out” connectors are functionally identical (they can be attached to any chassis).

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Primary connections

Redundant connections

Figure 12. Apex Plus Master Clock Cabling - Systems with 2048 Inputs

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Fiber Extenders (Standard Apex Only)

Fiber Extenders are used to connect a Remote chassis or system to a Local chassis. In general, you need one Fiber extender per individual or group of remote Apex chassis. Any local chassis (chassis that are located closer than four meters) can use InfiniBand cables. If two or more frames of a multi-frame standard Apex system must be located more than four meters apart, a minimum of two (2) Apex Fiber Extenders, model APX-FBR-EXT, must be ordered to connect the Remote chassis to the local chassis. See

Figure 14 (optional redundant cables are not shown).

Two lengths of fiber optic cable are available: 300 meters (984 feet) and 5000 meters (16,400 feet or 3.1 miles). If the 300 meter cables are used, then the Fiber Extenders should be ordered with APX-SFP-M300 small form-factor plug-in multi-mode transceivers; if 5 km cables are used, then APX-SFP-S5000 small form-factor plug-in single-mode transceivers should be ordered. Each optical cable pair requires two transceivers (which are plugged into the Fiber Extender ports).

In the example shown in Figure 14 on page 46, a total of 12 transceivers would be needed; i.e., one transceiver for each end of each fiber optic cable pair. If redundant cables were installed, a total of 24 transceivers would be needed for this system. Grass Valley recommends that you perform a com plete optical power survey to precisely determine your systems' capability.

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Each Fiber Extender is 1 RU high, approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm or exactly 12.101357 inches) deep, which is the same depth as the Apex itself. The Fiber Extender includes I/O ports for fiber optic cable connection to the remote module and InfiniBand ports for connection to a local frame. Each module also includes redundant power supplies and all rear panel ports needed for redundant cabling. See

Note Master clock cabling is not required for the remote frame(s) connected using

fiber extenders. The clock signal is recovered internally in this application.

Figure 13. Apex Fiber Extender: Front and Rear Views

Figure 13 below.

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Section 2 — Planning Guide

Chassis 0

1234

Inputs 1-256

Expansion connector

Fiber Extender

5 km max.

1234

1024 x 1024

Fiber Extender

1234

InfiniBand cable

Transceiver

Fiber optic cable pair (SFP transceivers required)

T T T T T T T T

Transceiver

Chassis 3

Inputs 769-1024

21 43

Chassis 2

Inputs 513-768

Expansion connector

Chassis 1

Inputs 257-512

Expansion connector

Figure 14. Example of Standard Apex Expansion InfiniBand Cabling with Fiber Extenders

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Facility Interface

Audio Signals

The multi-format support of the Apex router includes AES digital audio 75 plexed Audio Digital Interface (MADI)1 and Dolby E support is provided.

The Apex chassis can accommodate four types of I/O boards:

•75 Ohm, 32 input pairs

•75 Ohm, 32 output pairs

• 110 Ohm, 32 input pairs

• 110 Ohm, 32 output pairs

A 256 x 256 75 Ohm system with eight input boards and eight output boards is shown on

Facility Interface

Ohm unbalanced, and AES digital audio 110 Ohm balanced. Multi-

Figure 3 on page 33.

A 256 x 256 110 Ohm system with eight input boards and eight output boards is shown on shown on Figure 38 on page 91.)

The Apex system can automatically detect a signal’s type (synchronous or asynchronous), its rate (from 30 kHz to 100 kHz), and then switch it prop erly—without any additional modifications or intervention. It can also switch a signal that has lost its reference.

Apex routers utilize a silent-switching design to minimize unwanted clicks and pops. You can turn this feature on or off as needed.

The Apex architecture allows a control system to view the router as either a single-level stereo system in which the pairs always switch together, or as a two-level stereo system, which allows the Apex system to support a full complement of audio pair manipulation modes, including normal, mix, and reverse.

Figure 4 on page 34. (Pinouts for the D connectors are

See MADI Support on page 53.

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Reference Connections

Each Apex chassis must have a video reference or an AES reference in order for switches to occur on the proper audio frame boundary.

The Video reference can be used to synchronize AES audio. Dolby E operation requires use of a video reference. This video reference can be either NTSC, PAL video, or black burst. The video reference input uses looping 75

Ohm BNC connectors; if the signal does not continue to another device

Ohm terminator must be installed.

a 75

Note Only the 3.0 version of Standard Apex and the 2.0 version of the Apex Plus

The “A” references are brought to Matrix Board A, and the “B” references are brought to Matrix Board B. If redundant Matrix boards are installed, the same reference must be presented to both REF A and REF B connectors, the system will automatically operate the Matrix boards as a redundant pair. For example, a video reference could be connected to Video Reference “A” and looped to Video Reference B. If Matrix board “A” failed, then the Matrix board B would become active. This same single video reference should be selected for use on all input and output boards.

Ohm cabling and a 9-pin D female type for 110 Ohm cabling.

Figure 38 on page 91.)

support Video reference.

See Glossary

If necessary, each chassis can use separate, independent references.

Please refer to the following system examples, which are presented in order of increasing complexity.

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Facility Interface

Single Video Reference

Since there is only one video reference in this example (Figure 15), it must be selected for use by all input and output boards. On systems with the CX-34000 Control Crosspoint boards (all present systems). This selection is made with DIP switches.

Details concerning DIP switch settings are found in Section 3-Installation of this manual.

Figure 15. Single Video Reference

House video reference (used for AES sync)

VID REF A

AES REF A

To next Apex chassis (or terminate)

Input and output

board(s) on Video Ref A

Binary ID used for assigning reference to input and output board with XPT board DIP switches

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AES REF A

VID REF A

House AES reference A

Input and output

board(s) on

AES Ref A

Binary ID used for assigning reference to input and output board with XPT board DIP switches

Single AES Reference

Since there is only one AES reference in this example (Figure 16), it must be selected for use by all input and output boards. On systems with the CX-34000 Control Crosspoint boards (all present systems). This selection is made with DIP switches.

Details concerning DIP switch settings are found in Section 3-Installation of this manual.

Figure 16. Single AES Reference Example

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Single Video Reference – Redundant Operation

In this arrangement (Figure 17), the same video reference is brought to the Primary and Secondary Matrix boards. If the Primary board fails the system will switch automatically to the Secondary board.

The system will detect that the same reference signal is connected to both inputs and automatically combine Sync Bus 0 with Sync Bus 2.

When configuring the output boards, only Bus 0 is a valid selection.

Figure 17. Single Video Reference – Redundant Operation

House Video Reference (used for AES sync)

Facility Interface

These connections require

Matrix board B to be present

AES REF A

VID REF A

AES REF B

VID REF B

To next Apex chassis (or terminate)

All input and output

board(s) on

Video Ref

Binary ID used for assigning reference to input and output board with XPT board DIP switch

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House Video Reference (used for AES sync)

AES REF A

VID REF A

AES REF B

VID REF B

House AES Reference

Input and output

board(s) on

AES Ref

Input and output

board(s) on

Video Ref

These connections require

Matrix board B to be present

Binary ID used for assigning reference to input and output board with XPT board DIP switch

To next Apex chassis (or terminate)

To next Apex chassis

Dual References – Redundant Operation

In this arrangement (Figure 18), the same video reference is brought to the Primary and Secondary Matrix boards, and the same AES reference is brought to both boards. If the Primary board fails the system will switch automatically to the Secondary board.

The system will detect that the same reference signals are connected to both boards and automatically combine Sync Bus 0 with Sync Bus 2 and Sync Bus 1 with Sync bus 3. When configuring the output boards, only Bus 0 and Bus 1 are valid selections.

Figure 18. Dual References – Redundant Operation

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MADI Support

Apex I/O boards are presently supplied with a BNC MADI hardware port. The MADI port operates as follows:

• When a MADI signal is connected to an input board, signals arriving on

the other input connectors are ignored.

• The signal present at the MADI connector on an output board consists

of a multiplexed stream of all 64 channels (32 pairs) on the board.

V-Fade (Silent Switching)

Apex routers feature a silent-switching design that eliminates unwanted clicks and pops.

Stereo/Mono Modes

• The Apex is normally operated in two-level stereo mode. This allows

stereo mode switching such as mix, reverse, etc.

• Alternatively, the switcher can operate as one physical level, which is

considered standard or traditional AES mode.

Facility Interface

• The switcher can also operate in Mono mode. In this case a 256 x 256

router is configured as a 512 x 512 mono router, etc.

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Jupiter Control System

Switcher Control Panel

AES REF B

HIGHEST

MC A

LOWEST

OUTINOUT

OP MON A

AES REF A

HIGHEST

EXPANSION

OUT OUT

MC B

LOWEST

OP MON B

E X

VID REF A

EXPANSION

VID REF B

1536 1792

2048

1280

1024

768

512

256

Crosspoint bus

MPK bus

Monitoring Station

Output Monitoring

Note Output Monitoring applies only to standard Apex systems.

Output monitoring allows verification of switcher performance without interrupting normal operations. A separate internal switching system is used to switch the selected output signal to the Output Monitor connector. See

Figure 19.

Figure 19. Example of Output Monitor Connection

For a standard Apex system, using a standard system control panel, the operator picks an output as usual—in this case, the Output Monitor. (The physical number of the Output Monitor connector is determined by the Max Size switch setting plus 1) The operator then selects an input, but this input is actually one of the switcher outputs.

Two connector sets are provided on each chassis: OP MON A, which corresponds to the A Matrix board; and OP MON B, which corresponds to the optional B (secondary) Matrix board. Within each set are two connectors: a BNC type for 75 Ohm cabling, and a 9-pin D female type for 110 Ohm cabling. Pinouts for the D connector are shown in the Planning and Installa tion Manual. Note that some pins on this connector are used for 110 Ohm AES Reference cabling.

For example, in a 1 based system, to monitor Output #1 in a 256 x 256 system, route Source #1 to Output #257.

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The signal selected by the control system for monitoring is always present

Monitoring Station

Jupiter Control System

Switcher Control Panel

AES REF B

HIGHEST

MC A

LOWEST

OUTINOUT

OP MON A

AES REF A

HIGHEST

EXPANSION

OUT OUT

MC B

LOWEST

OP MON B

E X

VID REF A

EXPANSION

VID REF B

1536 1792

2048

1280

1024

768

512

256

AES REF B

HIGHEST

MC A

LOWEST

OUTINOUT

OP MON A

AES REF A

HIGHEST

EXPANSION

OUT OUT

MC B

LOWEST

OP MON B

E X

VID REF A

EXPANSION

VID REF B

1536 1792

2048

1280

1024

768

512

256

AES REF B

HIGHEST

MC A

LOWEST

OUTINOUT

OP MON A

AES REF A

HIGHEST

EXPANSION

OUT OUT

MC B

LOWEST

OP MON B

E X

VID REF A

EXPANSION

VID REF B

1536 1792

2048

1280

1024

768

512

256

Crosspoint bus

MPK bus

257512

256

Suggested audio switch

Frame 0 - outputs 1 - 256

Frame 1 - outputs 257 - 512

on both the BNC and the D connectors.

Multi-frame Systems

On multi-frame systems, each frame is monitored separately. For example, in a 512 x 512 (2-frame) system, outputs 1-256 are monitored using the OP MON connector(s) on Frame 0; outputs 257-512 are monitored using the OP MON connector(s) on Frame 1. See

Note For redundant Matrix board systems, note that the same signal will be

present on the A and B connector sets.

Figure 20. Multi-frame Output Monitor Connections

Facility Interface

Figure 20.

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Redundancy

Control Board

Matrix Board

To maximize uptime and reliability, the Apex system can be equipped with the redundant components described below.

A secondary CX-34000 Control Crosspoint board can be installed and configured to assume control if the primary board fails.

Note The configuration switches in both control cards must match to ensure

proper system operation.

Should the primary MX-34000 Matrix board fail, the secondary board will take over immediately. The system also employs redundant TDM expan sion links between chassis—and connects those links in a fully connected star topology. This ensures that every chassis is speaking to every other chassis, eliminating the weak-link pitfalls of serial or daisy-chain topolo gies.

Power Supply

All Apex routers will accept an additional PS-34000 power supply that will operate as a completely redundant unit. That is, one supply can fully provide enough power to operate the router even under maximum load.

The power supplies of the Apex system are also load sharing so that both supplies actively supply power at the same time. This approach improves overall system reliability by lowering the output of each supply. Lowering the average output of a supply, relative to its maximum, reduces the likeli hood of its failure.

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Control Systems

CM-4000 VM-3000 System Controller

MPK bus

Apex routing

switcher

Crosspoint bus

Jupiter control panels

Media

converter/

switch

Jupiter file server

10/100BaseT

LAN

10Base2

LAN

Ungrounded

50-ohm terminator

Jupiter Facility Control System

Control Systems

Jupiter control requires connection of a CM-4000 or VM-3000 Crosspoint bus cable to an Apex equipped with a CX-34000 Control XPT board

Figure 21). The VM/CM can receive switching commands from a variety

( of serial sources, including Jupiter control panels or an automation computer.

Note Systems larger than 512 x 512 stereo (or larger than 1024 x 1024 mono)

cannot be controlled by a VM-3000. Stereo mode switching (mix, reverse, etc.) is not available for Jupiter-controlled systems with more than 512 inputs.

Figure 21. Control Connections to Jupiter Facility Control System (Example)

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CC-2010 Matrix (Crosspoint Bus) Cable

Jupiter Control System Planning

Connection from a Jupiter VM-3000 or CM-4000 System Controller is via a Crosspoint bus cable, which can be supplied in 3, 10, 25, or 50 foot lengths.

In multi-frame systems, the Crosspoint bus is connected only to the chassis containing the CX-34000 Control Crosspoint board(s). For this reason, a CB-3000 Control Buffer is not required for expanded systems.

The CC-2010 is a 10-conductor (plus ground) cable. Ready-made cables, with installed 15-pin D male connectors, are available from Thomson Grass Valley (see

All rear-panel Crosspoint bus connectors are 15-pin D, female.

Installation details for Crosspoint bus cables are shown in Figure 52 on

page 111.

Refer to the Jupiter VM-3000 System Controller Installation and Operation Manual, part number 0718305xx or the Jupiter CM-4000 System Controller Installation and Operation Manual, part number 0718261xx for control system planning information.

page 69).

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Encore Control

Encore Control via NR-33000 Broadlinx Board

This control method uses an Ethernet connection to an NR-33000 Sync/NIC/OPM (Broadlinx) board, which in turn is connected to the Apex via a CC-2010 Matrix (Crosspoint bus) the same as the one controlling a Trinix video router; if there is no Trinix router associated with the Apex, the NR-33000 can be mounted in a sepa rate dedicated chassis.

In multi-frame systems, the Crosspoint bus is connected only to the frame containing the CX-34000 Control Crosspoint board. (There may be a redun dant CX-34000 in that same frame.) Further connectivity is provided by the InfiniBand and Master Clock cabling discussed on

Systems on page 36.

Note Other Apex frames in a multi-frame system do not require (and should not

Control Systems

cable. The NR-33000 board may be

Expanded (Multi-Chassis)

have) CX-34000 boards installed.

The CC-2010 is a 10-conductor (plus ground) cable. Ready-made cables, with installed 15-pin D male connectors, are available from Thomson Grass Valley; see

The Crosspoint bus must be terminated at the point farthest from the NR-33000 using a Crosspoint Bus Terminator, part number 01-053050-001. This terminator is supplied with Trinix routers.

LAN connections are shown in Figure 22 on page 60 (Encore).

LAN cable requirements

LAN connections use a standard 10/100BaseT twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors (Cat 5E Enhanced is recommended). Shielded cable is also rec ommended, maximum length 60 meters.1 Maximum length for unshielded cable is 100 meters.

Refer to the Encore documentation for control system planning details.

SMS7000 Control

SMS7000 control of Apex requires installation of an Encore control system as a GV Native-to-CPL protocol translator. The Encore in turn must com municate to the Apex through an NR-33000 Broadlinx board as described above. For more information, please contact Thomson Grass Valley.

page 69.

Compliance with EEC, EMC, EN series, UL- 1950, and CSA C22.2 No. 950-M89 standards requires use of a shielded cable.

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EN2EN2

EN1EN1

Figure 22. LAN and Crosspoint Bus Connections for Encore Control of Apex

Ethernet switch

Primary Encore controller

Encore control panels Encore control panels

Ethernet switch

Crosspoint bus

NIC A connector

NIC B connector

Secondary Encore controller

Trinix with NR-33000 Broadlinx board

Ethernet switch

Apex with CX-34000 Control Crosspoint board

Crosspoint bus terminator

InfiniBand and Master Clock connections to additional Apex chassis

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Alarm System

EXTERNAL CIRCUIT

(EXAMPLE)

NOT TO EXCEED

24 VDC @ 20 mA

REAR PANEL BNC

Alarm System

All major components (except the fan module) include a local alarm LED. Fan failure is indicated by the Fan A and Fan B Alarm LEDs on the MX-34000 Matrix board. (For more information about these and other LEDs, see

The master alarm indicator is an LED on the front panel (Power/Alarm) where green indicates normal operation and red indicates an alarm condi tion.

The rear panel Alarm BNC operates according to SMPTE standard 269M-1999. When an alarm is asserted, the circuit that is associated with the Alarm connector will present low impedance to a customer-provided external current source. See alarm circuit (left) and an example of a customer-supplied indicator circuit (right).

Figure 23. Rear Panel Master Alarm Circuit and Customer Example

Section 4-Section.)

Figure 23 for an example of a rear panel master

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Specifications

75 Ohm Version

AES–3id–1995 coaxial transmission of AES signals SMPTE 276M for coaxial transmission of AES signals AES–11–1997 synchronization standard (in development)

Inputs

Input connector: 75 Ohm BNC unbalanced (50 Ohm compatible) Input Sample Rate: 30 to 100 kHz

Outputs

Output connector: 75 Ohm BNC unbalanced (50 Ohm compatible) Output impedance: 75 Ohm Output sample rate: 30 to 100 kHz (sync/async)

110 Ohm Version

AES–3–1992 with the exception of 75 Ohm coaxial I/O AES–11–1997 synchronization standard (in development)

Inputs

Input connector: 25-pin D female Input impedance: typical 110 Ohm, +/-20%, at frequencies from 100 kHz to 12 MHz Input sample rate: 30 to 100 kHz

Outputs

Output connector: 25-pin D female Output impedance: typical 110 Ohm +/-20%, at frequencies from 100 kHz to 12 MHz Output sample rate: 30 to 100 kHz (sync/async)

MADI

AES–10

Inputs

Input connector: 75 Ohm BNC unbalanced (50 Ohm compatible)

Outputs

Output connector: 75 Ohm BNC unbalanced (50 Ohm compatible)

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Environmental

0° to +35° C

10 to 90%, Non-condensing

Physical

Chassis: 19.25 inches (11 RU) high x 19 in. wide x 11 in. deep (489 x 483 x 279 mm)

Weight: 63 lbs. (29 kg) fully stuffed

Alarm

The alarm connector is a BNC type and meets SMPTE 269M-1999.

AC Power Input

Mains connection: IEC connector, separate mains input for each power supply module

Specifications

Voltage range: 100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, universal, auto-ranging

Inrush current for 75 Ohm system: 10.2A

Inrush current for 110 Ohm system: 9.4A

Total power: 163 Watts

APEX Plus

Total Power: Input frame 130 W, Output frame 205 W.

Fuses: 2.25 A required for 110-120 V operation. 1.6 A required for 220-240 V operation.

Fiber Extenders

Fiber Extenders are used to connect a Remote chassis or system to a Local chassis. In general, you need one Fiber extender per individual or group of remote Apex chassis.

APX-FBR-EXT

Apex Fiber Extender. For use with Standard Apex chassis located more than four meters away from local chassis. Order one pair for each remote chassis. See

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Fiber Extenders (Standard Apex Only).

Section 2 — Planning Guide

APX-SFP-M300

APX-SFP-S5000

Fiber Optic Cable Pair

Small form-factor plug-in multi-mode transceiver that is to be used with 300 meter optical cable. Two transceivers are required per optical cable pair. Manufacturer (Stratos) part no. SPLC-20-4-1-B-R6. See

(Standard Apex Only).

Small form-factor plug-in single-mode transceiver. For use with 5000 meter optical cable. Two transceivers are required per optical cable pair. Manufac turer (Stratos) part no. SPLC-20-4-2M-B-R6. To determine number of cable pairs needed, see

Specified 300 or 5000 meter. To determine number of cable pairs needed,

Fiber Extenders (Standard Apex Only) on page 45.

see

Fiber Extenders (Standard Apex Only) on page 45.

Fiber Extenders

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Ordering Information

Apex router is configured by selecting a frame, Matrix boards, I/O boards and redundancy and spares where needed. The fan module, one power supply and a configuration board is included with a chassis.

Control Board

APX-CX-34000

Apex Control XPT board, Crosspoint bus control only. One each CX-34000 must be ordered with all systems, and only 1 is required (regardless of number of chassis). A second board should be ordered separately if redun dancy is required.

Frames, Fans and Power Supplies

Ordering Information

When planning or installing Apex frames, consider that each Apex chassis requires at least one MX-34000A Matrix board. Two MX-34000A boards are the maximum number for required redundancy. Each chassis also requires at least one input and one output board.

Note 75 Ohm and 110 Ohm chassis can be mixed in multi-chassis systems. Asym-

metrical sizes are available. For example, 512 x 1024.

APX-FRM-34075

Apex standard chassis, unbalanced (75 Ohm). Expandable to 256 x 256 with single frame; expandable to 1024 x 1024 with four (total) frames of this type. Includes 1 PS-34000 Power Supply, 1 FM-34000 Dual Fan Module, and 1 APX-CL-34075 75 Ohm License Board. Accepts up to 8 each input boards and 8 each output boards. Expansion requires InfiniBand and master clock cables (see below).

APX-FRM-34110

Apex standard chassis, unbalanced (110 Ohm). Expandable to 256 x 256 with single frame; expandable to 1024 x 1024 with four (total) frames of this type. Includes 1 PS-34000 Power Supply, 1 FM-34000 Dual Fan Module, and 1 APX-CL-34110 110 Ohm License Board. Accepts up to 8 each input boards and 8 each output boards. Expansion requires InfiniBand and master clock cables (see below).

APX-35075-IN

Apex Plus chassis, unbalanced (75 Ohm), input only. Expandable to 2048 inputs with four (total) frames of this type. Must be used with

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APX-35075-OUT

APX-35110-IN

APX-34075-OUT frame(s). Includes 1 PS-34000 Power Supply, 1 FM-34000 Dual Fan Module, and 1 APX-CL-35075-IN 75 Ohm License Board. Accepts up to 16 each input boards.

Apex Plus chassis, unbalanced (75 Ohm), output only. Expandable to 2048 outputs with four (total) frames of this type. Must be used with APX-34075-IN frame(s). Includes 1 PS-34000 Power Supply, 1 FM-34000 Dual Fan Module, and 1 APX-CL-35075-OUT 75 Ohm License Board. Accepts up to 16 each output boards.

Apex Plus chassis, balanced (110 Ohm), input only. Expandable to 2048 inputs with four (total) frames of this type. Must be used with APX-34110-OUT frame(s). Includes 1 PS-34000 Power Supply, 1 FM-34000 Dual Fan Module, and 1 APX-CL-35110-IN 110 Ohm License Board. Accepts up to 16 each input boards.

APX-35110-OUT

APX-PS-34000

APX-FM-34000

I/O Boards

APX-IN-34075

Apex Plus chassis, balanced (110 Ohm), output only. Expandable to 2048 outputs with four (total) frames of this type. Must be used with APX-34110-IN frame(s). Includes 1 PS-34000 Power Supply, 1 FM-34000 Dual Fan Module, and 1 APX-CL-35110-OUT 110 Ohm License Board. Accepts up to 16 ea. output boards.

Apex power supply 150 W, 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. (All chassis include one power supply. Order this item if a redundant supply is required.)

Apex fan module with dual fans. Order if spare module is required.

Apex Input 75 Ohm board – 32 inputs

APX-IN-34110

Apex Input 110 Ohm board – 32 inputs

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APX-OP-34075

Apex Output 75 Ohm board – 32 outputs

APX-OP-34110

Apex Output 110 Ohm board – 32 outputs

Matrix Boards

APX-MX-34000A

Apex matrix board – 1024 x 256 and 2048 x 512 when configured as APEX PLUS

License (Configuration) Boards

License (Configuration) Boards are used to configure the frame according to the signal type (7h or 110 Ohm) and version (Apex standard or Apex Plus).

Ordering Information

APX-CL-34075

Apex 75 Ohm License board

APX-CL-34110

Apex 110 Ohm License board

APX-CL-35075-IN

Apex 75 Ohm Input Frame License board

APX-CL-35110-IN

Apex 110 Ohm Input Frame License board

APX-CL-35075-OUT

Apex 75 Ohm Output Frame License board

APX-CL-35110-OUT

Apex 110 Ohm Output Frame License board

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InfiniBand Cables

APX-INFI-CABL

Master Clock Cables

Cable assembly, 4 meter (13 foot) 4x equalized InfiniBand. To determine number of cables needed, see

on page 40 (Apex Plus).

Note The InfiniBand cables cannot be longer than four meters (13 feet).

The Apex Master Clock signals are connected using standard RG-59 or RG-6 coaxial cable with BNC connectors. To determine the number of Master Clock cables needed, see

Ta bl e 2 on page 40 (Apex Plus).

Ta bl e 1 on page 38 (Standard Apex) or Tab le 2

Ta bl e 1 on page 38 (Standard Apex) or

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Crosspoint Bus Items

One Crosspoint bus cable required per system.

MNC-XPT-CBL-3

Crosspoint Bus Cable, 3 ft. (0.91 m)

MNC-XPT-CBL-10

Crosspoint Bus Cable, 10 ft. (3 m)

MNC-XPT-CBL-25

Crosspoint Bus Cable, 25 ft. (7.6 m)

MNC-XPT-CBL-50

Crosspoint Bus Cable, 50 ft. (15.2 m)

Ordering Information

Crosspoint Bus Terminator

For systems controlled by Encore through Trinix (see Figure 22 on page 60). Part number: 01-053050-001. (This terminator is normally supplied with Trinix routers.)

Miscellaneous

Spare Parts Kits

Spare parts kits are available for critical parts. Please contact Grass Valley for more information.

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Installation

Summary of Installation Procedure

The following is a summary of the steps needed for installation of the Apex Routing Switcher System. Additional details may be found elsewhere in this manual as indicated.

1. Before unpacking the equipment, inspect the shipping carton for

evidence of freight damage. After unpacking carefully inspect all equipment for freight damage.

If the contents have been damaged, notify the carrier and Thomson Grass Valley (see Retain all shipping cartons and padding material for inspection by the carrier.

Section 3

Contacting Grass Valley for contact information).

Do not return damaged merchandise to Thomson Grass Valley until an appropriate claim has been filed with the carrier and a material return authorization number has been received from Thomson Grass Valley Customer Service.

2. If the switcher is received without a rack, it should be mounted in a

19-inch wide frame or other suitable enclosure that provides power and cooling facilities for the equipment.

a. Dimensions and ventilation openings are shown on Figure 24 on

page 74. It is not necessary to leave open space above or below the

chassis.

b. Power requirements are given under the AC Power Input section. c. Environmental limits are given under the Environmental. Section.

3. Power supplies are factory-installed and auto-sensing; no field

adjustment should be necessary. However, it is a good practice to check that the appropriate fuses are installed for the local mains voltage. For fuse specifications, see fuse information listed under AC Power Input.

For additional power supply information, see Power Supply and Power Supply Notes on page 88.

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4. Make sure all cards are all seated in their backplane sockets.

This should not normally be an issue since the boards are held in place with locking extractors.

5. On multi-chassis systems, InfiniBand

be used to connect the frames. The cables cannot be longer than four meters, See Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems on page 79.

Note InfiniBand cables must be installed correctly to ensure proper system

operation. When a cable is mis-wired, it will not be automatically detected by the system.

If two or more frames of a multi-frame standard Apex system must be located more than four meters apart, 2 each model APX-FBR-EXT Apex Fiber Extenders must be installed for each remote chassis. See

Extenders (Standard Apex Only) on page 85.

6. Connect the audio signal cables.

The 110 Ohm version of the switcher uses D connectors, with each input/output using three pins: one for (+) positive, one for (-) negative and one for Ground. A drawing of the pin numbering scheme is shown at the bottom of

7. Connect the appropriate house reference signal(s).

Each chassis must have a house video reference or an AES reference in order for switches to occur on the proper audio frame boundary.

Figure 27 on page 77.

and Master Clock cables must

Fiber

Factory default settings on the CX-34000 Control XPT board assume that a video reference signal used to synchronize AES audio will be con nected to the VID REF A connector.

If there are two Matrix boards installed, they must both be connected to the same reference signal, they will automatically operate in redundant mode; i.e., if one board fails the other will become active and synchro nization maintained. For example, a video black burst signal used as an AES reference would be looped through VID REF A and VID REF B and terminated.

8. Check the DIP switch settings on the CX-34000 Control Crosspoint

board. See CX-34000 Control Crosspoint Board Configuration on page 94. This board is used when the router is controlled through a crosspoint

bus connection (all present systems). If redundant CX-34000 control crosspoint boards are used, the configu-

ration switches must match to ensure proper operation of the router.

9. If output monitoring is required, refer to the installation instructions

starting on Output Monitoring on page 99.

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Summary of Installation Procedure

10. Check the rear panel rotary switches:

For Standard Apex, check the Maximum Size (page 102) and Frame number (page 103) settings.

For Apex Plus, check the SW 1 (Figure 44 on page 101) and Frame number (Figure 46 on page 103) rotary switch settings.

11. Connect the switcher to the control system:

For Jupiter control system connections and settings, see Jupiter Control

on page 104.

For Encore control system connections and settings, see Encore Control

on page 109.

12. Connect the rear panel ALARM BNC to the facility alarm system

(optional). This alarm port operates according to SMPTE standard 269M-1999. For

more information, see

Alarm System on page 61.

An alarm condition also causes the front panel indicator to turn amber.

13. Configuration of the system is provided by the CL-34000 License board

when the system is powered on. The configuration version is written on the top surface of the CL-34000.

The CL-34000 can be removed, inspected, and replaced while the system is running.

14. Power up the system in the following sequence:

Standard Apex – frame 0, 1, 2, etc. Apex Plus – input frame 0, 1, 2, etc. Then output frame 0, 1, 2, etc. Each chassis is powered up by connecting the AC power cords. If the

LED on the front panel turns to green after the first few seconds of oper ation, the system is operating properly.

15. Keep the front door closed as much as possible when the system is

running.

Note The front door should be closed during normal operation. Although the router

will function properly with the door open, leaving the chassis open on a consistent basis will result in shortened product life.

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9.1009.100

10.28110.281

19.22019.220

11 RU11 RU

Exhaust fans

Air intake along bottom of unit

Air intake openings

Left side Front Right side

Figure 24. Apex RF-34075 75 Ohm Frame (Apex RF-34110 110 Ohm Frame Similar)

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Figure 25. Apex Major Components

License Board

Control Board A

Control Board B

Fan Module

Power supply A

Power Supply B

Matrix Board B

Matrix Board A

Input/Output boards

Summary of Installation Procedure

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AES REF B

HIGHEST

MC A

LOWEST

OUTINOUT

OP MON A

AES REF A

HIGHEST

443

EXPANSION

OUT OUT

MC B

LOWEST

OP MON B

E X

VID REF A

EXPANSION

3 4

VID REF B

1536 1792

2048

Figure 26. Standard Apex FRM-34075 256 x 256 75 Ohm Frame

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MC A

LOWEST

OUTINOUT

OP MON A

AES REF A

HIGHEST

EXPANSION

VID REF A

AES REF B

HIGHEST

OUT OUT

MC B

LOWEST

OP MON B

E X

EXPANSION

VID REF B

15361536 17921792

20482048

The 110 Ohm version of the Apex uses 25-pin D connectors, with each input/output using three pins: one for positive, one for negative, and one for Ground. The pin numbering scheme is shown at right.

The numbers shown in boxes (1 through 8) are representative of typical input/output numbering.

Figure 27. Standard Apex FRM-34110 256 x 256 110 Ohm Frame

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AES REF B

HIGHEST

MC A

LOWEST

OUT

OP MON A

AES REF A

HIGHEST

EXPANSION

OUT OUT

MC B

LOWEST

OP MON B

VID REF A

EXPANSION

3 4

VID REF B

1536

1792

2048

1280

1024

768

512

256

Figure 28. Auxiliary Panel Overview

Not presently used

Video

Reference

Input B

Crosspoint bus connection to

Jupiter VM/CM controller or to

Trinix video router. See page 104.

Frame number. Set to zero

for single-chassis systems.

For multi-chassis systems,

see page 103.

Also used for indirect connection

to Encore. See page 109.

Not used

Factory use

Video Reference

Output Monitor B

Input A

Output Monitor A

Master Clock and InfiniBand

connections to B Matrix board

Master Clock and InfiniBand

connections to “A” Matrix board

Reference connections - see page 89.

Expansion connections - see page 79.

Monitor connections - see page 99

Physical level number

used by control system.

For Jupiter, see page 104.

For Encore, see page 109.

Max size -

Standard Apex

system size

select. See

page 102.

SW1 -

Apex Plus

system size

select. See

Alarm connector

(SMPTE standard

page 101.

269M-1999)

Power inputs

100 to 240 V,

50-60 Hz

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Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Standard Apex Models

With a standard Apex chassis, 256 x 256 frames are connected to form

x 512, 768 x 768, or 1024 x 1024 systems. The frames are connected by

512 four-meter (13 ft.) InfiniBand cables.

Note The InfiniBand cables cannot be longer than four meters (13 feet.)

Figure 29 on page 81 shows a fully expanded (1024 x 1024) system with 6

InfiniBand cables. Smaller systems will require fewer cables; the connector numbering scheme remains the same as that shown.

Expanded Apex systems, with more than one chassis, require RG-59 or RG-6 coaxial connection.For example, Master Clock connections in addi tion to the InfiniBand cables. Each group of four Master Clock BNC connectors correspond to a Matrix board. The three Master Clock Out connectors are functionally identical, that is, they can be connected to any chassis. See

Figure 30 on page 81.

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

If two or more frames of a multi-frame standard Apex system must be located more than four meters apart, model APX-FBR-EXT Apex Fiber Extenders must be installed at each location. See

Apex Only) on page 85.

Apex Plus Models

Apex Plus frames are identified by having either input boards only or output boards only. These systems can be expanded to 2048 x 2048 using eight frames.

Systems may be asymmetrical if desired (having an unequal number of inputs and outputs).

Figure 31 on page 82 shows a fully expanded (2048 x 2048) system with 16

InfiniBand cables. Smaller systems will require fewer cables; the connector numbering scheme remains the same as that shown.

Redundant InfiniBand cables (not shown in the drawings) can be added if each chassis is equipped with a secondary matrix board. In this case the Expansion B connectors would be used; the connector numbers would be the same as those shown.

Fiber Extenders (Standard

Expanded Apex Plus systems require RG-59 or RG-6 coaxial Master Clock connections in addition to the InfiniBand cables. Each group of four Master Clock BNC connectors correspond to a Matrix board. The three Master

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Clock Out connectors are functionally identical, i.e., they can be connected to any chassis.

For both frame types, the frame numbers are determined by the position of the rear panel Frame switch.

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Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Chassis 0

1234

Inputs 1-256

Expansion connector

21 43

Chassis 2

Inputs 513-768

Expansion connector

Chassis 1

Inputs 257-512

Expansion connector

Chassis 3

Inputs 769-1024

1024 x 1024

Figure 29. Standard Apex Expansion Infiniband Cabling (optional redundant cables not shown)

Figure 30. Standard Apex Expansion Master Clock Cabling (optional redundant cables not shown)

Chassis 0

Inputs 1-256

Out Out Out In

Chassis 1

Inputs 257-512

Out

In Out Out Out

Chassis 2

1024 x 1024

Out

Inputs 769-1024

Chassis 3

Inputs 513-768

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Figure 31. Apex Plus Expansion InfiniBand Cabling (optional redundant cables not shown)

2048 x 2048

Input chassis 0

Input chassis 1

OUT

OUT 3

OUT

Output chassis 4

Output chassis 5

Input chassis 2

Input chassis 4

Output chassis 6

Output chassis 7

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Installation

Rack Mounting

The Apex Fiber Extender is mounted in a standard 483 mm (19-inch) rack. Rear frame support is not required. Position the unit in the rack and secure the panel in place using rack screws or bolts and nuts (depending on your equipment rack type). Cooling is provided by an internal fan and vent opening located on the sides of the unit; these areas must be kept clear of obstructions.

• Elevated Operating Ambient – If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack

•

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Special Safety Considerations for Rack Mounting

assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature of 55 degrees C (130 degrees F).

Reduced Air Flow – Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such

that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading – Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be

•

such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

• InfiniBand cables – The InfiniBand cables cannot be longer than four

meters (13 feet.)

Power Supplies

Where possible, the two power supply cords should be connected to independent power sources. The supplies are auto-sensing from 100 VAC to 240 VAC; power consumption is 30 Watts when fully populated with 16 SFP transceivers.

Special Safety Considerations for Power Connections

• Circuit Overloading – Consideration should be given to the connection of

equipment in the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Earthing – Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should

•

be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

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Master Clock Distribution

For Apex Plus Systems with the following sizes

2048 X 0512 2048 X 1024 2048 X 1536 2048 X 2048

Frame 0

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Frame 4

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 5

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 6

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 7

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

Frame 1

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Frame 2

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Frame 3

Note: Master Clock “Out” connectors are functionally identical (they can be attached to any chassis).

MC B

IN OUT OUT OUT

MC A

IN OUT OUT OUT

Primary connections

Redundant connections

Figure 32. Apex Plus Master Clock Cabling – Systems with 2048 Inputs

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Fiber Extenders (Standard Apex Only)

Figure 14 (optional redundant cables are not shown).

Two lengths of fiber optic cable are available: 300 meters (984 feet) and 5000 meters (16,400 feet or 3.1 miles). If the 300 meter cables are used, then the Fiber Extenders should be installed with APX-SFP-M300 small form-factor plug-in multi-mode transceivers; if 5 km cables are used, then APX-SFP-S5000 small form-factor plug-in single-mode transceivers should be installed. Each optical cable pair requires two transceivers (which are plugged into the Fiber Extender ports). In the example shown in

page 83, a total of 12 transceivers would be needed; i.e., one transceiver for

each end of each fiber optic cable pair. If redundant cables were installed, a total of 24 transceivers would be needed for this system.

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Figure on

Each Fiber Extender is 1 RU high, approximately 12 inches (30 mm) deep, and includes I/O ports for fiber optic cable connection to the remote module and InfiniBand ports for connection to a local frame. Each module also includes redundant power supplies and all rear panel ports needed for redundant cabling. See

Note Master Clock cabling is not required for the remote frame(s) connected using

fiber extenders. The clock signal is recovered internally in this application.

Figure 33. Apex Fiber Extender : Front and Rear View

Figure 33 below.

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Figure 34. Example of Standard Apex Expansion InfiniBand Cabling with Fiber Extenders

Chassis 0

Inputs 1-256

InfiniBand cable

Transceiver

Fiber optic cable pair (SFP transceivers required)

Transceiver

Chassis 1

Expansion connector

Inputs 257-512

Expansion connector

1234

T T T T T T T T

1234

Fiber Extender

1024 x 1024

5 km max.

Chassis 3

Expansion connector

Inputs 769-1024

21 43

Expansion connector

Chassis 2

Inputs 513-768

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Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Chassis 0

Infiniband cable

Remote Fiber Extemder

Fiber optic cable pair

Inputs 1-256

Expansion connector

5 km max.

Expansion connector

Chassis 1

Inputs 257-512

Local Fiber Extemder

Cabling

Figure 35 shows the cabling details between a remote chassis (Chassis 0)

and a local chassis (Chassis 1). Each chassis is connected to an adjacent Fiber Extender using an InfiniBand cable. The extenders are connected using two fiber optic cables, each of which is actually a pair of cables. In this case, a total of four transceivers are installed, i.e., two transceivers in each Fiber Extender. Each transceiver is installed label up in the appropriate slot on the rear panel by sliding the transceiver inward until it locks in place. The protective black plug is then removed to allow insertion of the fiber cable.

Note that the protective white covers must be removed from the cables before they can be connected. To remove the covers, press the blue tab marked B and A. The wire locking bail on the transceiver must be in the up position when the connector is inserted.

Redundant (Expansion B) cables are not shown in this example but are connected in a similar manner.

Figure 35. Example of Connections Between Local and Remote Chassis

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Power Supply Notes

Ventilation is critical for Apex power supplies, which should not be run with the fans not working. The use of redundant power supplies is highly recommended.

Power supplies are factory-installed and designed to be hot-swappable.

Note Fuses must be selected and installed as appropriate for mains voltage. See

Note Some chassis may be labeled with incorrect fuse values. The specifications

For more information about power supplies, see Power Supply on page 56.

the AC Power Input section for specifications.

given under the Power Supply section are correct.

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Reference Connections

7 Plus 2 Minus

110 W Reference

56391

Plus Minus 4

Output Monitor

Each Apex chassis must have a video reference or an AES reference in order for switches to occur on the proper audio frame boundary.

If a video reference is being used in the facility to synchronize AES audio, then this reference can be employed. (Dolby E operation requires use of a video reference.) The video reference can be NTSC or PAL video, or black burst. The video reference input uses looping 75 Ohm BNC connectors; if the signal does not continue to another device a 75 Ohm terminator must be installed. Factory default settings on the CX-34000 Control Crosspoint board assume that a video reference signal will be connected to the VID REF A connector.

Alternatively, an AES reference (AES3-19921 bit stream or SPDIF1 bit stream) that is used to synchronize AES audio in the facility can be connected to the Apex. Two connectors are provided for this reference: a BNC type for 75 Ohm cabling and a 9-pin D female type for 110 Ohm cabling. Pinouts for the D connector are shown in this connector are used for 110 Ohm Output Monitor cabling.

Reference Connections

Figure 36. Note that some pins on

Figure 36. Output Monitor / AES Reference Connector (110 Ohm)

The A references are brought to Matrix Board A and the B references are brought to Matrix Board B. If redundant Matrix boards are installed, the same reference must be presented to both REF A and REF B connectors, the system will automatically operate the Matrix boards as a redundant pair. For example, a video reference could be connected to Video Reference A and looped to Video Reference B. If Matrix board A failed, Matrix board B would become active. This same single video reference should be selected for use on all input and output boards.

If necessary, each chassis can use separate, independent references.

Please refer to the following system examples, which are presented in order

See Glossary.

of increasing complexity.

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Single Video Reference

House video reference (used for AES sync)

Since there is only one video reference in this example shown in Figure 37, it must be selected for use by all input and output boards. On systems with the CX-34000 Control Crosspoint boards (all present systems), this selection is made with DIP switches marked REF; all these switches would be set to binary 0. For the location of these switches, see

Figure 37. Single Video Reference

VID REF A

page 98.

AES REF A

To next Apex chassis (or terminate)

Input and output

board(s) on Video Ref A

Binary ID used for assigning reference to input and output board with XPT board DIP switches

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AES REF A

VID REF A

House AES reference A

Input and output

board(s) on

AES Ref A

Binary ID used for assigning reference to input and output board with XPT board DIP switches

Single AES Reference

Since there is only one AES reference in this example shown in Figure 38, it must be selected for use by all input and output boards. On systems with the CX-34000 Control Crosspoint boards (all present systems), this selection is made with DIP switches marked REF; all these switches would be set to binary 1. For the location of these switches, see

Figure 38. Single AES Reference

Reference Connections

Figure 41 on page 98.

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House Video Reference (used for AES sync)

AES REF A

VID REF A

AES REF B

VID REF B

All input and output

board(s) on

Video Ref

These connections require

Matrix board B to be present

Binary ID used for assigning reference to input and output board with XPT board DIP switch

To next Apex chassis (or terminate)

Single Video Reference – Redundant Operation

In the arrangement shown in Figure 39, the same video reference is brought to the Primary and Secondary Matrix boards. If the Primary board fails the system will switch automatically to the Secondary board.

The system will detect that the same reference signal is connected to both inputs and automatically combine Sync Bus 0 with Sync Bus 2. When con figuring the output boards, only Bus 0 is a valid selection.

Figure 39. Single Video Reference – Redundant Operation

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Dual References - Redundant Operation

House Video Reference (used for AES sync)

AES REF A

VID REF A

AES REF B

VID REF B

House AES Reference

Input and output

board(s) on

AES Ref

Input and output

board(s) on

Video Ref

These connections require

Matrix board B to be present

Binary ID used for assigning reference to input and output board with XPT board DIP switch

To next Apex chassis (or terminate)

To next Apex chassis

In this arrangement shown in Figure 40, the same video reference is brought to the Primary and Secondary Matrix boards, and the same AES reference is brought to both boards. If the Primary board fails the system will switch automatically to the Secondary board.

Bus 1 are valid selections.

Figure 40. Dual References – Redundant Operation

Reference Connections

Bus 0 and

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CX-34000 Control Crosspoint Board Configuration

Please refer to the CX-34000 assembly drawing in Figure 41 on page 98 for the following configuration switch instructions.

S34-1/2 – Stereo/Mono Mode Selection

The Apex is normally operated in two-level stereo mode (both switches

OFF). This mode, which is also referred to as split stereo, allows for stereo

mode switching such as mix, reverse, etc. In this mode the Apex boards are programmed so that the right channel is always 4 physical level numbers higher than the left channel.

With S34-1 ON and S34-2 OFF, the switcher will operate as one physical level, which is considered standard AES mode. This mode is also referred to as

Locked Stereo.

With S34-2 ON, the switcher will operate in Mono mode. In this case a

x 256 router is configured as a 512 x 512 mono router.

256

S34-8 – Enable Reference/V-fade Master Setting

If S34-8 is ON, settings for the Chassis 0 Card 0 (S28 5-8) will apply to all output boards, i.e., to the following switches:

Note S34-8 must be set to ON for APEX PLUS systems.

•S1 through S4

•S7 through S10

•S13 through S16

•S19 through S22

•S25 through S28

If S34-8 is OFF, REF and V-fade can be set on a board-by-board basis using the switches listed above.

If S34-8 is ON, settings for the Chassis 0 Card 0 (S28 5-8) will apply to all input boards, i.e., to the following switches:

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CX-34000 Control Crosspoint Board Configuration

Note S34-8 must be set to ON for APEX PLUS systems.

•S1 through S4

•S7 through S10

• S13 through S16

• S19 through S22

• S25 through S28

If S34-8 is OFF, REF and V-fade can be set on a board-by-board basis using the switches listed above.

S28 5-8 Reference/V-fade Settings

These settings will be assigned to all output boards when S34-8 is ON. Oth- erwise, they will apply only to output board zero in chassis zero.

S28 5-6 - AES/Video Reference Selection

These two switches are used to select Video Reference A, Video Reference B, AES Reference A, or AES Reference B. For switch setting details, please refer to the CX-34000 drawing in

For more information about reference settings, see AES / Video Reference

Selections on page 96.

Figure 41 on page 98.

S28 7-8 - V-fade

To enable V-fade in the Auto mode, set S28-7 and S28-8 both to OFF. In this case, one of the two Video References must be selected on S28 5-6 (as just described above).

To disable V-fade, set S28-7 to ON. In this case, the position of S28-8 doesn’t matter.

Note Use of V-fade in the Always On mode (S28-7 OFF and S28-8 ON) is not rec-

ommended.

For more information about V-fade, see V-fade (Silent Switching) on page 97.

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Output Card Switches

Input Card Switches

•S1 through S4

•S7 through S10

•S13 through S16

•S19 through S22

•S25 through S28 These switches are enabled by S34-8 as described above. Switch settings are

the same as those shown for S28 5-6 in the CX-34000 drawing in

on page 98.

•S5 and S6

•S11 and S12

• S17 and S18

Figure 41

• S23 and S24

• S29 and S30 These switches, when S34-8 is OFF, can be used to select the MADI refer-

ence on a board-by-board basis. The settings are the same as those shown for S30 7-8 in

Figure 41 on page 98.

S31 (LIN NUM / VREF)

These switches are not used.

S32 (SR AREF/VREF)

These switches are not used.

AES / Video Reference Selections

Each output board provides a block of 32 outputs and by factory default all blocks are assigned to reference 00, which corresponds to the VID REF A connector on the rear panel.

Each input board provides a block of 32 inputs and by factory default all blocks are assigned to reference 00, which corresponds to the VID REF A connector on the rear panel.

If redundant Matrix boards are installed, the same reference must be presented to both REF A and REF B connectors, the system will automatically operate the Matrix boards as a redundant pair. See

Redundant Operation on page 92 and Dual References - Redundant Operation on

page 93 for examples.

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Single Video Reference –

V-fade (Silent Switching)

The Apex utilizes a silent-switching design to minimize unwanted clicks and pops. You can turn this feature on or off for each output board (i.e., in blocks of 32 outputs) in the Standard Apex systems.

Note Output boards must be using a Video (not AES) reference to perform V-fades.

The V-fade starts 20 msec before the start of the frame boundary at which the switch is going to occur. The volume fades down linearly to 0 at the frame boundary, at which instant the switch oc curs (earl y in l ine 9 ), th en th e audio volume is faded back up to full volume linearly over the next 20 msec. Since each output card has its own set of V-fade setting DIP switches, one can enable V-fade on each output card independently. However, all 32 streams on each output card get the same setting.

In Auto mode, V-fade does not occur if the audio stream is compressed (e.g., Dolby E). This is the reason why the use of V-fade in the mode (S28-7

OFF and S28-8 ON) is not recommended.

CX-34000 Control Crosspoint Board Configuration

Always On

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AES ("locked") mode =

Mono mode =

2-level stereo mode =

S34-8 must be set to ON for APEX PLUS systems.

= Apply settings of S28 5-8 to all “Output cards” and apply settings of S30 7-8 to all “Input cards” (MADI).

Apex Plus must use this setting.

= Standard Apex: Enable all “Output Card” switches and all “Input Card” (MADI) switches.

If S34-8 is set to ON, settings for Chassis 0 Output Card 0 (S28 5-8) will apply to all “Output Cards”, and settings for Chassis 0 Input Card 0 (S30 7-8) will apply to all “Input Cards” (MADI).

Standard Apex only: If S34-8 is set to OFF, REF and VFADE can be set on a card-by-card basis.

V-fade Off

V-fade Force On* (not recommended)

V-fade Auto*

AES REF B

VID REF B

AES REF A

VID REF A

*Requires a video reference to be selected for this card. V-fade not available for Apex Plus.

AES REF B

VID REF B

AES REF A

VID REF A

Mono mode =

OUTPUT CARDS

INPUT CARDS (MADI)

S28

S30

---- MADI ----

Figure 41. DIP Switch Settings on CX-34000 Control Crosspoint Board

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Output Monitoring

Note Output monitoring is a standard Apex system feature.

Figure 42. Example of Output Monitor Connection

E X

P A

LOWEST

OUTINOUT

Figure 42.

256

512

2048

EXPANSION

MC A

Output Monitoring

768 1024

1280 1536 1792

HIGHEST

AES REF A

OP MON A

VID REF A

P B

LOWEST

OUT OUT

EXPANSION

HIGHEST

AES REF B

MC B

OP MON B

VID REF B

Crosspoint bus

Monitoring Station

MPK bus

Jupiter Control System

Switcher Control Panel

Using a standard system control panel, the operator picks an output as usual—in this case, the Output Monitor. (The physical number of the Output Monitor connector is determined by the Max Size switch setting plus 1—see

Max Size Switch on page 102.) The operator then selects an input,

but this input is actually one of the switcher outputs.

Figure 36 on page 89.

Note that some pins on this connector are used for 110 Ohm AES Reference cabling. The signal selected by the control system for monitoring is always present on both the BNC and the D connectors.

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Multi-frame Systems

Note For redundant Matrix board systems, note that the same signal will be

present on the A and B connector sets.

Figure 43. Multi-frame Output Monitor Connections

256

512

768 1024

1280 1536 1792

2048

EXPANSION

LOWEST

MC A

HIGHEST

AES REF A

OP MON A

E X P

OUTINOUT

VID REF A

Figure 43 below.

E X P

LOWEST

MC B

OUT OUT

Frame 0 - outputs 1 - 256

EXPANSION

HIGHEST

AES REF B

OP MON B

VID REF B

E X

X P

P A

LOWEST

MC A

OUTINOUT

256

Suggested audio switch

256

512

EXPANSION

2048

768

768 1024

1024

1280

1280 1536

1536 1792

1792

257-

512

OP MON A

HIGHEST

AES REF A

Frame 1 - outputs 257 - 512

VID REF A

E X

X P

OUT OUT

EXPANSION

LOWEST

MC B

HIGHEST

AES REF B

OP MON B

VID REF B

Crosspoint bus

Monitoring Station

MPK bus

Jupiter Control System

Switcher Control Panel

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Frame Settings

SW1 Switch (Apex Plus Systems Only)

Frame Settings

Note On all the rotary switches, use the triangular arrowhead for pointing to the

desired setting (not the screwdriver slot).

Switch SW1 (Figure 44) applies only to Apex Plus systems. Positions for setting switch settings for system size and number of chassis with SW1 are given in

Figure 44. SW1 Switch

Tab le 3

SW1

14 15 1

Table 3. SW1 Switch Settings (Apex Plus Only)

System Size Number of Chassis

512 X 512 2 (1 In + 1 Out) 0

512 X 1024 (1) Rx to (2) Tx 1

512 X 1536 (1) Rx to (3) Tx 2

512 X 2048 (1) Rx to (4) Tx 3

1024 X 0512 (2) Rx to (1) Tx 4

1024 X 1024 (2) Rx to (2) Tx 5

1024 X 1536 (2) Rx to (3) Tx 6

1024 X 2048 (2) Rx to (4) Tx 7

1536 X 0512 (3) Rx to (1) Tx 8

1536 X 1024 (3) Rx to (2) Tx 9

1536 X 1536 (3) Rx to (3) Tx 10

1536 X 2048 (3) Rx to (4) Tx 11

2048 X 0512 (4) Rx to (1) Tx 12

2048 X 1024 (4) Rx to (2) Tx 13

2048 X 1536 (4) Rx to (3) Tx 14

2048 X 2048 (4) Rx to (4) Tx 15

SW_1 Position

(setting applies to all

chassis in system)

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Max Size Switch

The Max Size switch (Figure 45) applies only to Standard Apex systems. Settings are shown in Ta bl e 4.

Figure 45. Max Size Switch

MAX SIZE

256

768512

1024

1280

1536 1792

2048

Table 4. Max Size Switch Settings (Standard Apex only)

Total number of chassis in

system

1 256

2 512

3 768

4 1024

Switch setting

(setting applies to all

chassis in system)

The following information will help determine the Output Monitor address.

• For Stereo modes: The Output Monitor address will be this number plus one.

• For MONO mode: The Output Monitor address will be twice this number plus one.

Note The number on this switch represents the maximum number of stereo pairs

in the system. Therefore the rule stated above (one chassis = 256) remains true even when a router is operated in mono mode. For example, a mono mode 512 x 512 router would still be set to 256.

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Grass Valley Apex v.2.0 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

About This Manual

Additional Documentation

Safety Summary

Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms in This Manual

Terms on the Product

Symbols on the Product

Warnings

Cautions

Regulatory Notices

Certifications and Compliances

FCC Emission Control

Canadian EMC Notice of Compliance

EN 55103 Class A Warning

Canadian Certified Power Cords

Canadian Certified AC Adapter

Laser Compliance

Laser Safety Requirements

Laser Safety

FCC Emission Limits

Certifications:

Introduction

Apex Features

Planning Guide

Principal Components

Space and Ventilation Requirements

Expanded (Multi-Chassis) Systems

Standard Apex Models

Apex Plus Models

Notes

Fiber Extenders (Standard Apex Only)

Facility Interface

Audio Signals

Reference Connections

MADI Support

V-Fade (Silent Switching)

Stereo/Mono Modes

Output Monitoring

Multi-frame Systems

Redundancy

Control Board

Matrix Board

Power Supply

Control Systems

Jupiter Facility Control System

CC-2010 Matrix (Crosspoint Bus) Cable

Jupiter Control System Planning

Encore Control

Encore Control via NR-33000 Broadlinx Board

SMS7000 Control

Alarm System

Specifications

75 Ohm Version

110 Ohm Version

MADI

Environmental

Physical

Alarm

AC Power Input

Fiber Extenders

APX-FBR-EXT

APX-SFP-M300

APX-SFP-S5000

Fiber Optic Cable Pair

Ordering Information

Control Board

APX-CX-34000

Frames, Fans and Power Supplies

APX-FRM-34075

APX-FRM-34110

APX-35075-IN

APX-35075-OUT

APX-35110-IN

APX-35110-OUT