Nevion SL-3GHD128128 User Manual

SL-3GHD128128

VikinX Sublime 128x128 3G/HD/SD-SDI Router

User manual

Rev. D

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Rev.

Repl.

Date

Sign

Change description

D 3 2013-07-18

JGS

Update to new template, no change in document

3 2 2011-10-13

NBS

Corrected housing and gender spec on D-sub 9-pin
contacts.
Updated Chapter 2.5.
Added SD-SDI Cable EQ spec in Chapter 2.4.
Added one LED status in Chapter 4.2.
Added Declaration of Conformity,

2 1 2010-05-21

NBS

Added information about Nevion Configurator,
including version information.
Updated PSU information.
Added Chapter 3.1 about PSU configuration.
Added Chapter 1.1 about product variants.

1 0 2010-02-26

NBS

Corrected hyperlink to Multicon and other minor
corrections.

0 - 2010-02-03

NBS

First release.

Nevion Support

Revision history

Current revision of this document is the uppermost in the table below.

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Contents

Revision history ........................................................................................................ 2

1 Product overview ................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Product variants ............................................................................................................ 5

2 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 7

2.1 Mechanics ..................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Power supply ................................................................................................................ 7

2.3 Control .......................................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Video specifications ...................................................................................................... 7

2.5 Rear view ...................................................................................................................... 9

2.5.1 Power Supply pinout .................................................................................................. 9

2.5.2 Serial port pinout .......................................................................................................10

3 Configuration ....................................................................................................... 11

3.1 Power Supply setup .....................................................................................................11

3.2 Router mode ................................................................................................................11

3.3 External power alarm ...................................................................................................13

3.4 Power-up mode ............................................................................................................14

3.5 Configuring switching time ...........................................................................................14

4 LED status indication ........................................................................................... 15

4.1 Start-up ........................................................................................................................15

4.2 Alarm states .................................................................................................................15

4.3 Ethernet states .............................................................................................................15

5 Router communication ......................................................................................... 16

6 Connecting signal cables to the router ................................................................ 17

General environmental requirements for Nevion equipment .................................. 18

Product Warranty.................................................................................................... 19

Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Sublime router family range ...... 20

Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling information .................................. 21

A.1 Materials declaration ....................................................................................................21

A.2 Recycling information ...................................................................................................21

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1 Product overview

Nevion proudly presents Sublime SL-3GHD128128. With this router, Nevion continues a
stable and proven product line including the most complete signal format and size offering
available.

With the ultra slim, multi format and flexible product range, Sublime fulfils the most
demanding requirements from the professional broadcast market.

This User Manual presents the features, installation and operation procedures of the
SL-3GHD128128 router of the Sublime range.

The key features of SL-3GHD128128 are:

 Multi rate support; 3G/HD/SD-SDI
 Supports DVB-ASI
 Supported bitrates: 143Mbps - 3Gbps
 Reclocking on standard 3G/HD/SD-SDI signals. Reclockers may be turned off, for

support of E4/STM-1e

 Ethernet and RS-232 control interfaces
 Software based Configurator for easy system set-up
 Ultra Slim frame depth
 Low Power consumption (<150W); high reliability design
 Redundant power supply system with front indicators
 Interoperability with existing VikinX routers
 Possible to split the router into independent partitions on separate levels
 Multicon is embedded in the router
 All control features that come with Multicon (VX-SLC) are available as default
 Future proof and flexible product range

VikinX Sublime provides many of the powerful control features that drove the VikinX
Modular range to success. VikinX Sublime is ideal for general purpose facilities, on-air
routing, mobile outside broadcast applications and sophisticated A/V applications.

VikinX Sublime SL-3GHD128128 provides most important 3rd party control interfaces
allowing the control of our routers through 3rd party management software. On top of that
the embedded Multicon system controller allows control of the most common 3rd party
routers. This enables you to utilize existing routers and management systems from other

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Item

Description

SL-3GHD128128

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI, Ethernet/RS-232 control, router
partitioning on separate levels, 19" 8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC
embedded controller.

SL-3GHD96128

96x128 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD96128

128x96 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD64128

64x128 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD12864

128x64 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD32128

32x128 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD12832

128x32 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD9696

96x96 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD6496

64x96 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD9664

96x64 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD3296

32x96 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD9632

96x32 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.

manufacturers and still draw the advantages of implementing VikinX Sublime in your routing
application.

1.1 Product variants

There are a number of variants for this product. They all share the same hardware, and are
distinguished by FW keys.

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Item

Description

Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD64+

64x64 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD3264+

32x64 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD6432+

64x32 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-3GHD32+

32x32 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps). Supports
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI. Upgradeable to 128x128.
Ethernet/RS-232 control, router partitioning on separate levels, 19"
8RU depth 5cm. Multicon VX-SLC embedded controller.

SL-UPG-32IN

Upgrade to add 32x Inputs to your partly configured SL­3GHD128128 router.

SL-UPG-32OUT

Upgrade to add 32x Outputs to your partly configured SL­3GHD128128 router.

SL-UPG-32IN+OUT

Upgrade to add 32x Inputs and Outputs to your partly configured SL­3GHD128128 router.

Power Supply Unit

SL-PWR-300

300W AC Power Supply Unit for Sublime 128 range. 48VDC output.

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Dimensions:

HxWxD = 355x483x50mm, (19”, 8RU).

Router weight:

7.75 kg, including 1x PSU module (1.15 kg).

Max. Power consumption:

+48V, 2.8A; 135W.

Safety/Emission standards:

Compliant with CE EN55103-1 and 2.

SL-PWR-300:

300 W Power supply Unit.

AC Supply voltage range:

90-130VAC / 180-254VAC, switchable, 50-60Hz, 300W.

AC Mains connector:

IEC 320.

DC output:

+48V, max. 6.25A. Maximum 300 W.

DC connector:

DSUB 2V2P.

Alarms:

Power failure alarm on LED in front and GPI output from
MULTICON.

Alarms connector:

RJ45.

Safety standards:

Compliant with CE EN60950, UL-1950/CSA22.2.

Standard Features:

Serial port:

RS-232 for protocol conversion, to VikinX compact control
protocol, or to third party protocols.

Connector(s):

DE9, D-sub 9-pin female.

Ethernet port:

10/100BaseT Ethernet bus for external router control.

Connector:

RJ45.

Reclocker option:

Bypass of reclocking (from system controller).

Input Equalizer option:

Bypass of input equalization (from system controller).

Synchronization handled by
Multicon:

- Analog Black&Burst, looped. Both PAL and NTSC
supported.

- Tri-Level, Looped. For HD signal formats only.

- Distribution of synchronization signals between
several routers.

Connector(s):

BNC.

Other features:

- SNMP agent, included with Multicon.

Supported formats:

Telecom:

STM-1e and E4.

Broadcast:

- 143Mbps – 2.97Gbps.

- DVB-ASI, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE
310M, SMPTE 424M.

- 2K, 2048x1556/23.98 and 24.

Supported standards:

SD-SDI, 270Mbps:

SMPTE 259M.

HD-SDI, 1.485Gbps:

SMPTE 292-2008.

3G-SDI, 2.97Gbps:

SMPTE 424M.

DVB-ASI:

EN50083-9.

Electrical signal inputs:

Connectors:

BNC, IEC 61169-8.

Impedance:

75 Ohm.

2 Specifications

2.1 Mechanics

2.2 Power supply

2.3 Control

2.4 Video specifications

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