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Nevion Multicon, Multicon VX-MOD, Multicon GYDA-ONE, Multicon GYDA, Multicon VX-SLC User Manual

Multicon
User Manual
Revision: S
2018-01-22
nevion.com
Contents
1 Nevion Support 6
2 History 7
3 Product Overview 8
3.1.1 Product Offering 9
3.1.2 Licensed Features 9
4 System Architecture 11
5 Specifications 16
5.2.1 Control Protocols 16
5.2.2 SNMP 17
5.2.3 Configuration Protocol 18
5.2.4 Spread Communication 18
5.3.1 Number of Flashlink Cards 18
5.3.2 Number of VikinX Devices 18
5.3.3 Number of Web Clients 18
5.3.4 Total Capacity per Multicon System 19
6 Operation 23
6.1.1 Change from Web Interface 23
6.1.2 Change using Nevion Configurator 24
6.2.1 Creating a System from the Web Interface 25
6.2.2 Creating a System using Nevion Configurator 26
7 Web Interface 30
7.1 Frames 31
7.2.1 Network configuration 31
7.2.2 System configuration 31
7.2.3 Flashlink 32
7.2.4 Maintenance 32
7.2.4.1 User management 33
7.2.5 Security 33
7.2.6 Date and Time 35
7.2.7 SNMP 36
7.2.8 Debug Terminal 38
7.3 Alarms 38
7.4 Log 39
8 Flashlink Web Interface 41
8.2.1 Information Page 43
8.2.2 Configuration Page 43
8.2.2.1 Card Label 44
8.2.2.2 Advanced Configuration 44
8.2.2.3 Matrix Configuration 45
8.2.2.4 Alarm Configuration 46
8.2.2.5 Passive Modules 46
8.4.1 Frame configuration 49
8.4.2 Frame Labels 49
8.4.3 Card Configurations 50
8.4.3.1 Transfer System Configurations 50
8.6.1 Transfer Firmware Files to Multicon 52
8.6.2 Micro Controller Upgrade Process 52
8.6.3 FPGA Upgrade Process 54
9 Web Control Interface 55
10 System Overview 60
11 Software Upgrade 61
11.1.1 GYDA-SC Upgrade 61
11.1.2 ETH-CON and SYSCON Upgrade 62
11.3.1 Using Nevion Configurator 62
11.3.2 Using Multicon Web Interface 64
12 Hardware Information 65
12.5 Storage 69
12.5.1 CF card (Mk2 only) 69
12.5.2 MicroSD card (Mk4 only) 69
12.12.1 Hardware revision 2 73
12.12.2 Hardware revision 4 without SFP 74
12.12.3 Hardware revision 4 with SFP 75
12.13 GPIO 76
12.13.1 Connections (mk2) 76
12.13.2 Connections (mk4) 77
12.15.1 DB9 connectors 79
12.15.2 RJ45 connectors 79
12.15.3 Molex KK 254 5pin connectors 79
12.15.4 Maximum Cable Length (RS-232) 80
12.16.1 Ethernet connections on Mk4 80
A Protocol Specifications 82
A.3 SNMP 82
A.6 Triton 85
B General Environmental Requirements for Nevion Equipment 88
C Product Warranty 89
D Materials Declaration and Recycling Information 90
Nevion Support 6

1 Nevion Support

Nevion AS
Lysaker torg 5 1366 Lysaker, Norway Support phone 1: +47 33 48 99 97 Support phone 2: +47 90 60 99 99
Nevion USA
1600 Emerson Avenue Oxnard, CA 93033, USA Toll free North America: (866) 515-0811 Outside North America: +1 (805) 247-8560
E-mail: support@nevion.com
See
http://www.nevion.com/support/ for service hours for customer support globally.
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2 History

Revision Date Author Comments
S 2018-01-19 JGS Added information about Multicon hardware revision 4.2
R 2016-10-13 JGS Added documentation of security options
P 2016-03-21 JGS Added pinout for RJ45 backplane connectors
N 2016-01-14 JGS Updated Flashlink webinterface descriptions
M 2015-10-27 AAA Info about Multicon with SFP added
L 2015-06-04 JGS Updated dip switch info and factory reset procedure
K 2015-01-09 JGS/JIH Updated with info about hardware version 4
J 2013-10-31 JIH Updated for release 4.0
H 2013-09-03 JGS/JIH Added new protocol info for release 3.8
G 2012-12-17 JGS Updated revision info
6 2012-10-01 JIH Info about external RJ45 connection
5 2012-09-07 JGS Updated text describing upgrade possibilities.
4 2011-04-27 JIH Added performance data in Chapter 3.6.
3 2011-01-03 JIH Added alert box in Chapter 2.2.
2 2010-09-15 JIH Updated GYDA user management (Chapter 5.5.1).
1 2009-12-30 JIH Consolidated all manuals
0 2009-07-02 JIH First official release
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Product Overview 8

3 Product Overview

3.1 Introduction

The Multicon product provides fully integrated state-of-the-art element management and system control capabilities for Flashlink and VikinX systems. Multicon supports a wide range of applica­tions ranging from optical network monitoring and configuration to router control.
The Multicon product provides element managementvand system control capabilities for Flash­link and VikinX systems. The software may be licensed to supportvdifferent applications and is available in different product packages to support the main applications.
Multicon includes interfaces for web-based monitoring andvcontrol, hardware and software con­trol panels, automation systems and SNMP-based network management systems. The software also supports control of third-party devices using industry standard protocols.
The Multicon software is running on a dedicated hardware card that may be installed in Flash­link, Flashcase, N-BOX or VikinX Modular frames. Multicon is typically installed in an N-BOX to support Flashlink Compact and Sublime devices.
Multicon is the second generation system controller from Nevion replacing the former GYDA-SC, ETH-CON and Syscon products. Multicon is based on an open and distributed architecture and provides one platform to monitor and control both Flashlink and VikinX products. These features and a powerful third party plug-in interface allow for full control of the entire video transport chain.
The latest range of Flashlink SP&D cards have a large number of parameters that may require mod­ification in a production environment. Multicon provides the solution for easy access to control SP&D parameters from control panels or automation systems. This new feature allows the user to modify SP&D parameters like scaling, pan and zoom from control panels during operation of the card.
The following key features are provided by Multicon:
• User-friendly web GUI for monitoring, configuration and control of Flashlink and VikinX
• Support for up to 80 Flashlink cards
− Status information and card configuration
− Hot-swap of cards
− Remote firmware upgrade
• Support for VikinX Sublime, Compact and Modular
− Level control, virtual routing and salvos
− System with multiple controllers
• Integration with hardware and software control panels
• Alarm management and forwarding
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• SNMP support for monitoring and configuration
• Security feature for user login and secure communication
• Third-party router integration (Leitch, GVG and Pro-bel)
3.1.1 Product Offering
Main product based on Multicon hardware revision 4:
Sales product Description Hardware
MCON-HW-MK4 Main board and backplane only
Requires software licenses
Main product based on Multicon hardware revision 2:
Sales product Description Hardware
Multicon VX-MOD Web, Control Panel and SNMP interface for
- Modular router (64/128/256)
- 32 Sublime/Compact routers
Used for Flashlink and Sublime systems
For use with VikinX Modular only

3.1.2 Licensed Features

The Multicon software is the same for all products but the features are controlled by licenses. The table below shows the licenses included with each product offering. It is possible to add additional features by adding licenses to a Multicon controller.
Licenses for Multicon hardware revision 4:
Sales product Description
MCON-SW-FL-10 Multicon license for 10 Flashlink cards (1 frame)
MCON-SW-FL-80 Multicon license for 80 Flashlink cards (8 frames)
MCON-SW-VX-SL Multicon license for Sublime routers
MCON-SW-WCTRL Multicon license for web-based router control
MCON-SW-3PP Multicon license for third-party protocols
MCON-SW-SECURITY Multicon license for security features
Licenses for Multicon hardware revision 2:
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Sales product/ Licensed features
Multicon OPT-GYDA-ONE: Flashlink support for one (1) frame
Multicon OPT-GYDA: Flashlink support for up to eight (8) frames
Multicon OPT-VX-SLC: VikinX Sublime/Compact support
Multicon OPT-VX-MOD: VikinX Modular support
Multicon OPT-TRITON: Triton protocol support
Multicon OPT-PROBEL: Pro-bel SW-P-02 protocol
Multicon OPT-LEITCH: Leitch pass-through protocol
Multicon OPT-GVG: Grass Valley/Thomson protocol support
Multicon OPT-WC: Web control interface
Multicon OPT-3PP: Third-party plug-in support
Multicon GYDA-ONE
Included Included Option Option
Option Included Option Option
Included Included Included Included
Option Option Option Included
Included Included Included Included
Option Option Option Included
Option Option Option Option
Option Option Option Option
Option Option Option Option
Option Option Option Option
Multicon GYDA
Multicon VX-SLC
Multicon VX-MOD
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4 System Architecture

Figure 4.1 below illustrates the Multicon architecture. The Multicon controllers may be fitted ei-
ther in Flashlink frames, N-BOX housing or in the VikinX Modular frame.
All Multicon controllers provide a Web interface on HTTP port 80 and a Control Panel interface on MRP port 4381. The controllers also exchange status information using the TCP/IP based MBUS protocol (for internal use between controllers only and not visible externally).
Using the third-party SDK it is also possible to integrate with other TCP/IP hosts and clients. Host devices are typically automation systems or third-party control systems that shall control Multicon while client devices shall be controlled by Multicon.
Each Multicon controller provides two RS-232/RS-422 serial ports for connection of VikinX Com­pact routers or third-party devices that communication over serial.
Figure 4.1 Multicon system architecture
Note that in the figure Multicon GYDA is the product for Flashlink monitoring and control, Mul­ticon VX-SLC is the product for VikinX Sublime and Multicon VX-MOD is the product for VikinX Modular. With hardware revision 4 of Multion, there are no longer separate products for Multicon GYDA and VX-SLC, but the same Multicon product may be licensed to support either Flashlink, VikinX Sulime or both.

4.1 Flashlink

For Flashlink it is necessary to have one Multicon in each Flashlink sub-system which may consist of up to eight (8) frames. Note that if there is a separate license that supports only one (1) frame.
Figure 4.2 shows how you can interface with one Flashlink sub-system using the Web interface
and Control Panels. The Web interface uses the W3C standard HTTP protocol and the Control Panels use the Nevion MRP protocol.
It is possible to combine several Flashlink sub-systems into one Multicon system as illustrated in Figure 4.3. In this simple example you can use the same Web interface and Control Panels to manage modules in both Flashlink sub-systems.
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Figure 4.2 Multicon for one Flashlink sub-system
Figure 4.3 Multicon for multiple Flash­link sub-systems
The Multicon controllers communicate internally over the Nevion MBUS protocol to exchange status information and perform settings across physical controllers (for internal use between con­trollers only and not visible externally).
Note: As a design rule it is recommended to keep the Multicon systems as small as possible, i.e. place only equipment that needs to be managed from the same Web interface and Control Panels into the same Multicon
system.

4.2 VikinX Sublime

Multicon is used to control VikinX Sublime, Compact and 3rd party routers. Multicon is also used as an interface between VikinX Sublime/Compact routers and Control Panels.
Figure 4.4 shows how to use Multicon to control a VikinX Sublime router over TCP/IP and a
VikinX Compact router over the Network Control Bus (NCB) via a RS-232 connection to the router.
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Figure 4.4 Multicon for VikinX Sub­lime and Compact
Figure 4.5 shows how to deploy redundant controllers for control of a VikinX Sublime and Com-
pact router. The two Multicon controllers communicate via an internal MBUS protocol. If one controller fails the other controller will take over as main controller for the routers. The control panels will also switch over to the other controller.
The Multicon controllers communicate internally over the Nevion MBUS protocol to exchange status information and perform settings across physical controllers.
Figure 4.5 Redundant Multicon for VikinX Sublime and Compact
Figure 4.6 shows how to control a Pro-bel router and a Triton router from a Multicon controller.
Multicon communicates with the routers using SW-P-02 serial line protocol and Triton Protocol.
Figure 4.6 Multicon control
of third-party routers
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4.3 VikinX Modular

Multicon VX-MOD is used to control VikinX Modular routers but also comes with support for VikinX Sublime, Sublime Compact and Compact routers. In addition, the product may be con­trolled by or control devices using the Pro-bel SW-P-02 protocol. Optionally it is also possible to extend the protocol support with other third-party protocols.
The following examples show possible ways to use Multicon VX-MOD in combination with VikinX, Flashlink and Pro-bel routers.
Figure 4.7 Multicon VX-MOD for VikinX Modu­lar, Sublime and third-party control
Figure 4.7 shows how to use Multicon VX-MOD together with VikinX Sublime, Compact and Pro-
bel routers. The Sublime router is connected via TCP/IP (Modular Router Protocol), while the Compact and Pro-bel routers are connected via serial line interface.
Figure 4.8 Multicon for VikinX Modular and Sublime control in a system with a Mul­ticon for Flashlink control
Figure 4.8 shows how to use Multicon VX-MOD together with VikinX Sublime and a Flashlink
system with Multicon GYDA. The Sublime router is connected via TCP/IP using the Modular Router Protocol, while Multicon for Flashlink (in the Flashlink frame) is connected via TCP/IP using the MBUS protocol between Multicon controllers.
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The two redundant Multicon controllers in the Modular frame have to communicate internally to exchange state information using the MBUS protocol over the external IP network (for internal use between controllers only and not visible externally).
Note: Redundant Multicon controllers always have to be reachable over an external IP network.
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5 Specifications

5.1 Web Interface

The Multicon web interface is supported for the following browser versions:
• Firefox version 25 or higher
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Chrome version 30 or higher
Note: Multicon 4.0 and newer uses web socket technology that requires an updated browser version.

5.2 Protocols

5.2.1 Control Protocols

Multicon supports various control protocols for northbound communication (referred to as host protocols) and southbound communication (referred to as client protocols). Host protocols are typically used for integrating with control panels and external systems like automation. Client protocols are used for integrating with devices such as routers and terminal gear.
Multicon uses the Modular Router Protocol (MRP) over TCP/IP as its default protocol for north­bound (host) and southbound (client) access. The protocol is open for third-party integration and the specification is available as a separate manual document.
Supported northbound (host) protocols:
• MRP (IP)
• NCB Compact (serial)
• NCB Sublime (serial)
• SNMP (IP)
• Thomson/Grass Valley Native (IP and serial)
• Leitch PassThru (IP and serial)
• Pro-Bel SW-P-02 (IP and serial)
• Triton (serial)
Supported southbound (client) protocols:
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• MRP (IP)
• NCB Compact (Serial)
• NCB Sublime (Serial)
• Thomson/Grass Valley Native (IP and serial)
• Leitch PassThru (IP and serial)
• Pro-Bel SW-P-02 (IP and serial)
• Triton (serial)
This list is valid for Multicon firmware 3.8.0 (or newer). To configure a Multicon system with these protocols also requires Nevion Configurator 4.4.0 (or newer).
Further information concerning the level of support for each protocol is provided in Appendix A.
Note: Note that the availability of these protocols depends on the licensing of the Multicon product.

5.2.2 SNMP

Multicon supports SNMP version 1, 2c or 3 over UDP, following SMI version 2.0 according to relevant RFCs.
RFC1157
Case, J., M. Fedor, M. Schoffstall and J. Davin, “The Simple Network Management Protocol”, STD 15, RFC 1157, May 1990.
RFC2578
McCloghrie, K., Perkins, D. and J. Schoenwaelder, “Structure of Management Information Version 2 (SMIv2)”, STD 58, RFC 2578, April 1999.
RFC1901
The SNMPv2 Working Group, Case, J., McCloghrie, K., Rose, M. and S. Waldbusser, “Intro­duction to Community-based SNMPv2”, RFC 1901, January 1996.
RFC2574
Blumenthal, U. and B. Wijnen, “The User-Based Security Model for Version 3 of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv3)”, RFC 2574, April 1999.
The following security features are supported:
• User defined community strings (v1 or v2c)
• User based Security Model (v3 only)
• Possible to turn off v1/v2c support.
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All alarms are sent as SNMP traps with user selectable filtering.
5.2.3 Configuration Protocol
Multicon uses Device Configuration Protocol (Nevion proprietary) over TCP/IP for setup of the system. The protocol is only used internally between the Nevion Configurator and Multicon.

5.2.4 Spread Communication

This product uses software developed by Spread Concepts LLC for use in the Spread toolkit. For more information about Spread see http://www.spread.org.
The Spread interface is used for internal communication between Multicon controllers and pro­vides a highly reliable communication mechanism.

5.3 Performance

5.3.1 Number of Flashlink Cards

The following number of Flashlink cards are supported per Multicon card:
• 10 Flashlink cards maximum with single-frame license
• 80 Flashlink cards maximum with multi-frame license

5.3.2 Number of VikinX Devices

The following number of VikinX devices (routers and control panels) are supported per Multicon card:
• Total of 32 devices (routers and control panels) when the Multicon card is NOT used for Flashlink
• Total of 8 devices (routers and control panels) when the Multicon card is also used for Flashlink

5.3.3 Number of Web Clients

The following number of web clients are supported per Multicon card:
• Total of 10 web clients when the Multicon card is NOT used for Flashlink
• Total of 5 web clients when the Multicon card is also used for Flashlink
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5.3.4 Total Capacity per Multicon System

The following specifies total capacity per Multicon system:
• Total number of levels (video and audio) in a system should be less than 200
• Total number of control panels in a system should be less than 64
• Total number of crosspoints (in all levels) in a system should be less than 5000
• Total number of virtual routers in a system should be less than 10 with a maximum of 256
crosspoints in each virtual router
• Total number of salvos in a system should be less than 100 with a maxium of 256 settings in each salvo
Please contact Nevion Support to discuss system configuration options if your planned system exceeds the total capacity above.

5.4 Front View

Figure 5.1 shows the front-view of Multicon Mk2.
Figure 5.1 Front-view Mk2
Figure 5.2 shows the front-view of Multicon Mk4.
Figure 5.2 Front-view Mk4
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5.5 Rear View

Figure 5.3 shows the rear-view connectors and their function for Multicon Mk2.
Figure 5.3 Rear-view Mk2
Figure 5.4 shows the rear-view connectors and their function for Multicon Mk4 without SFP.
Figure 5.4 Rear-view Mk4 without SFP
Figure 5.5 shows the rear-view connectors for Multicon Mk4 with SFP.
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Figure 5.5 Rear-view
Mk4 with SFP
The following specifications apply for controller hardware versions 2 and 4.
Component Version 2 (Mk2) Version 4 (Mk4)
without SFP
CPU 400MHz StrongARM
PXA255
Memory 64MB SDRAM
8MB on-board Flash Compact Flash card
RS-232/ RS-422
Ethernet 1 x 10BaseT / 100BaseTX
Ethernet switch bandwidth 400 Mbits/sec 400 Mbits/sec
Power +5V DC, 3W +5V DC, 7W +5V DC, 7W
3 x COM ports Connectors DB9M,DB9F, RJ-45 IBM PC TIA-574 (RS-232) SMPTE 207M (RS-422) 8P8C TIA-561 (RJ-45)
Full duplex
533MHz DualCore PowerPC e500v2 P1025
512MB 32bit DDR3 SDRAM 2MB on-board Flash MicroSD card
2 x COM ports Connectors DB9M, RJ-45 IBM PC TIA-574 (RS-232) SMPTE 207M (RS-422) 8P8C TIA-561 (RJ-45)
2 x 10BaseT / 100BaseTX / 1000BaseT Full duplex
Version 4 (Mk4) with SFP
533MHz DualCore PowerPC e500v2 P1025
512MB 32bit DDR3 SDRAM 2MB on-board Flash MicroSD card
2 x COM ports Connectors Mulex KK 254 5pin IBM PC TIA-574 (RS-232) SMPTE 207M (RS-422)
2 x 10BaseT / 100BaseTX / 1000BaseT 1 x 1000BaseX Full duplex
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Note: Multicon requires controller hardware version 2 (Mk2) or version 4 (Mk4). It cannot run on controller hardware version 1 (Mk1).
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6 Operation

This chapter describes operational preparations that are required before the Multicon controller may be used to monitor and control Flashlink, VikinX Sublime or Modular sub-systems. The preparations described here are common for all Multicon controllers and involves use of the Nevion Configurator.
This is not a complete guide to setting up Multicon systems using the Nevion Configurator, but limited to the preparations required to start using your Multicon controller. Please refer to the Nevion Configurator online help for more detailed information about configuring Multicon sys­tems.
6.1 IP Configuration

6.1.1 Change from Web Interface

Multicon 4.0 and newer supports changing the IP address from the web interface. This will also automatically create a system as described in Section 6.2 and provides an easier way to get started using the Multicon controller.
To change the IP address from the web interface perform the following steps:
1. Connect a laptop directly to the Ethernet port of the Multicon controller.
2. Configure the laptop to use the IP address 192.168.0.11 and netmask 255.255.255.0.
3. Open a supported web browser and go to http://192.168.0.10.
4. Select the Config tab and click on Network which presents the page shown in Figure 6.1.
5. Set the hostname as required.
6. Set the IP address, netmask and default gateway to match the network configuration.
7. Click on Update.
The default IP address 192.168.0.10 above is set for all new cards delivered by Nevion. If the IP address has been changed previously for the card, then this address will have to be used. If the IP address is not known then the Nevion Configurator may still be used to set a new IP address.
Note: Changing the network settings will trigger a reboot of the Multicon controller.
Note: Changing IP address from the web interface is only possible if the controller is not yet added to a system or is in a system with only one controller. If multiple controllers are present in the system, the Nevion
Configurator must be used to set a new IP address.
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Figure 6.1 Web interface network settings
6.1.2 Change using Nevion Configurator
This section describes how to change the IP address of the Multicon controller using the Nevion Configurator. The same procedure is applicable for changing IP configuration for control panels and routers. The IP configuration procedure is described in detail below:
1. Open the Nevion Configurator.
2. Select a system to open or click cancel. Note that it is not necessary to open a system to perform IP configuration.
3. Go to Tools -> IP settings from the menu bar.
4. Select the appropriate filter from the drop down.
5. Current system only will only show devices in the currently open system.
6. All systems will show all devices detected by the Nevion Configurator grouped per sys­tem.
7. Device types will show all devices grouped by device type.
Figure 6.2 Nevion Configurator device list
1. Select the device you want to modify the IP configuration for and enter correct IP config­uration settings.
2. Click OK at the bottom of the window.
Note: The IP configuration for the Multicon controllers MUST be done using the Nevion Configurator. It is NOT possible to modify IP address settings by modifying files on the CF-card directly.
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6.2 System Concept

It is necessary to include all Multicon controllers in a system using the Nevion Configurator. A system is a collection of devices and user configuration. It is the user that defines the system and how it’s configured.
Multicon is the system controller handling the system and all communication between devices in the system.
In a system there can be control panels (Modular or Sublime), router sub-systems (Modular, Sub­lime or 3rd party) and Flashlink sub-systems.
The following guidelines apply for configuring systems:
• All devices that needs to be controlled together must be included in the same system
• Devices that do not need to be controlled together should be included in separate systems
• Typically it makes sense to define one system per production studio or outside broadcast
van
• For Flashlink fiber transport it may be preferable to define one system per site to reduce inter-site traffic
Note: All Multicon controllers are shipped without a default system. Be­fore using the Multicon the IP address have to be set correctly and it has to be added to a system.

6.2.1 Creating a System from the Web Interface

Multicon 4.0 and newer supports a simplified process for creating systems that consists of only Flashlink and Sublime devices.
When configuring network settings from the web interface, a system is automatically created by the Multicon controller. This system only includes the controller itself. For Flashlink systems no additional steps is required.
It is possible to add Sublime devices to the automatically created system using the following steps:
1. Make sure that IP address settings have been performed correctly for the controller.
2. Using a supported web browser hover over the Config tab and select System.
3. Click on rescan to search for Sublime devices on the local area network (to add remote devices please refer to the Nevion Configurator).
4. A list of available Sublime devices is presented (that is not previously allocated to another system).
5. It is possible to change the Name, IP Address and Level for each device by hovering over the field and clicking the Edit button.
6. Select Yes in the Active column to add a device to the system.
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Figure 6.3 illustrates the user interface for configuring a system using the Multicon web interface.
Figure 6.3 Web interface system settings
Note: Only Sublime devices may be added to a system from the Web interface. In addition, cascaded devices are not supported.
6.2.2 Creating a System using Nevion Configurator
To view the default system configuration you need to do the following:
1. Make sure that the Nevion Configurator is installed on your PC and that the PC is at­tached to the same subnet where the equipment resides. This is required since the Nevion Configurator uses UDP broadcast to detect systems and devices.
2. If Nevion Configurator is not installed, download and install the application from http:
//www.nevion.com/support.
3. Open Nevion Configurator. A dialog showing detected systems will be shown.
4. Select the system you would like to open, the default system is called System1. Click OK.
Figure 6.4 Nevion Configurator open system
1. The figure below shows the default system for a Multicon that is controlling a Flashlink sub-system.
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Figure 6.5 Nevion Configurator system overview
If your Multicon controller is not assigned to a system:
1. Open Nevion Configurator. When the Open / create system dialog appears, click the Create system tab.
Figure 6.6 Nevion Configurator create system
1. Enter a System name and optionally a System description. Click OK.
2. A new empty system is created. Your Multicon controller should be listed under Uncon­figured devices on the left hand side.
3. Select the Multicon controller you want to include in the system and drag it into the sys­tem overview.
1. Click upload from the menu bar. The Multicon controller is added now added as the
only device in the system.
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