Nevion SL-3GHD128128-RC User Manual

SL-3GHD128128-RC

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

User manual

Rev. A

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Change description

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JGS

Updated chapter 5.2 with supported network
modes

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First release.

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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 ................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Product variants ............................................................................................................ 6

2 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 8

2.1 Mechanics ..................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Power supply ................................................................................................................ 8

2.3 Control .......................................................................................................................... 8

2.4 Video specifications ...................................................................................................... 8

2.5 Rear view .....................................................................................................................10

2.5.1 Power Supply pinout .................................................................................................11

2.5.2 Serial port pinout .......................................................................................................11

3 Configuration ....................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Power Supply setup .....................................................................................................12

3.2 Router level ..................................................................................................................12

3.3 Router mode ................................................................................................................13

3.4 External power alarm ...................................................................................................14

3.5 Power-up mode ............................................................................................................14

3.6 Configuring switching time ...........................................................................................15

3.7 Configuring protocol options .........................................................................................15

3.8 Configuring Input options .............................................................................................16

3.8.1 Input EQ ....................................................................................................................16

3.9 Configuring Output options ...........................................................................................17

3.9.1 Output reclocker ........................................................................................................17

3.9.2 Slew rate settings ......................................................................................................17

3.9.3 Laser settings ............................................................................................................17

4 LED status indication ........................................................................................... 19

4.1 Start-up ........................................................................................................................19

4.2 Alarm states .................................................................................................................19

4.3 Ethernet states .............................................................................................................19

5 Router communication ......................................................................................... 20

5.1 Serial connection ..........................................................................................................20

5.1.1 Maximum cable length (RS-232) ...............................................................................20

5.2 Ethernet connection .....................................................................................................21

5.2.1 HW limitations ...........................................................................................................21

5.3 NCB connection ...........................................................................................................22

5.3.1 Connecting control panels .........................................................................................22

5.3.2 Pin-out and cable type ...............................................................................................22

5.3.3 Termination plug .......................................................................................................23

5.3.4 Control bus structure .................................................................................................24

5.3.5 Maximum distance between NCB devices .................................................................24

6 Connecting signal cables to the router ................................................................ 25

6.1 Optical interface ...........................................................................................................25

6.2 Electrical interface ........................................................................................................25

7 Fan monitoring and replacement ......................................................................... 26

General environmental requirements for Nevion equipment .................................. 27

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Product Warranty.................................................................................................... 28

Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Sublime router family range ...... 29

Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling information .................................. 30

A.1 Materials declaration ....................................................................................................30

A.2 Recycling information ...................................................................................................30

Appendix B Additional Protocol information ............................................................ 31

B.1 Leitch Pass-Through protocol ......................................................................................31

B.2 Grass Valley Native protocol ........................................................................................31

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1 Product overview

Nevion proudly presents Sublime SL-3GHD128128-RC. 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-RC router of the Sublime range.

The key features of SL-3GHD128128-RC are:

 Multi rate support; 3G/HD/SD-SDI
 Supports DVB-ASI
 Supported bitrates: 270Mbps - 3Gbps
 Reclocking on standard 3G/HD/SD-SDI signals. Reclockers may be turned off, for

support of E4/STM-1e

 TCP/IP, RS-232 and NCB control interfaces
 Hot pluggable optics (on variants with optical I/O)
 Software based Configurator for easy system set-up
 Ultra Slim frame depth
 Low Power consumption; high reliability design
 Redundant power supply system with front indicators
 Interoperability with existing VikinX routers
 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 router series provides most important 3rd party control interfaces, allowing
the control of our routers through 3rd party management software. This enables you to
utilize existing routers and management systems from other manufacturers and still draw
the advantages of implementing VikinX Sublime in your routing application.

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Item

Description

SL-3GHD128128-RC

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-

2.970Gbps). Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB­ASI. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control. 19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD128128-RC-16OPT

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-

2.970Gbps). Specs as for SL-3GHD128128-RC, but with
16 Optical I/O and 112 Electrical I/O.

SL-3GHD128128-RC-32OPT

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-

2.970Gbps). Specs as for SL-3GHD128128-RC, but with
32 Optical I/O and 96 Electrical I/O.

SL-3GHD128128-RC-48OPT

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-

2.970Gbps). Specs as for SL-3GHD128128-RC, but with
48 Optical I/O and 80 Electrical I/O.

SL-3GHD128128-RC-64OPT

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-

2.970Gbps). Specs as for SL-3GHD128128-RC, but with
64 Optical I/O and 64 Electrical I/O.

SL-3GHD128128-RC-80OPT

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-

2.970Gbps). Specs as for SL-3GHD128128-RC, but with
80 Optical I/O and 48 Electrical I/O.

SL-3GHD128128-RC-96OPT

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-

2.970Gbps). Specs as for SL-3GHD128128-RC, but with
96 Optical I/O and 32 Electrical I/O.

SL-3GHD128128-RC-112OPT

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-

2.970Gbps). Specs as for SL-3GHD128128-RC, but with
112 Optical I/O and 16 Electrical I/O.

SL-3GHD128128-RC-128OPT

128x128 HD-SDI Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-

2.970Gbps). Specs as for SL-3GHD128128-RC, but with
128 Optical I/O.

SL-3GHD96128-RC

96x128 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD12896-RC

128x96 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD64128-RC

64x128 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD12864-RC

128x64 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD32128-RC

32x128 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

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

SL-3GHD12832-RC

128x32 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD9696-RC

96x96 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD6496-RC

64x96 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD9664-RC

96x64 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD3296-RC

32x96 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD9632-RC

96x32 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD64+-RC

64x64 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD3264+-RC

32x64 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD6432+-RC

64x32 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-3GHD32+-RC

32x32 HD-SDI Router (Multi rate, 270Mbps-2.970Gbps).
Supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI.
Upgradeable to 128x128. Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control.
19" 8RU depth 5cm.

SL-UPG-32IN

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

SL-UPG-32OUT

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

SL-UPG-32IN+OUT

Upgrade to add 32x Inputs and Outputs to your partly
configured SL-3GHD128128-RC router.

Power Supply Unit

SL-PWR-300

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

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Dimensions:

HxWxD = 355x483x50/1001mm, (19”, 8RU).

Router weight:

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

Router weight, optical I/O:

- Each 16x16 Optical I/O module weighs 0.20kg,
without SFPs;

- Each SFP weighs typically 17.5g.

Max. Power consumption:

+48V, 2.8A; 135W; Without Optical I/O.

Power consumption, optical
I/O:

Each 16x16 Optical I/O module with SFPs inserted
consumes maximum 20W, typically 7W in addition to above
specification.

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.

Status monitoring:

Via LED in front of the router.

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:

DE9, D-sub 9-pin female.

NCB ports:

For integration with VikinX compact router configuration.

Connectors (2):

RJ45 (1 In / 1 Out)

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:

- 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.

Supported formats:

Telecom:

STM-1e and E4.

Broadcast:

- 270Mbps – 2.97Gbps.

- 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.

1

2 Specifications

2.1 Mechanics

2.2 Power supply

2.3 Control

2.4 Video specifications

Frame depth is 50mm without optical I/O; with Optical I/O. frame depth is 100mm.

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DVB-ASI:

EN50083-9.

Fiber transmission:

SMPTE 297-2006.

Optical signal inputs:

Sensitivity:

-18dBm.

Detector overload threshold:

0dBm.

Detector damage threshold:

>+1dBm.

Optical wavelength:

1260 – 1620nm.

Transmission circuit fiber:

9/125um single mode.

Connectors:

LC/UPC.

Optical signal outputs:

Light source:

FP laser.

Optical power:

0 to -5dBm, typ -2dBm.

Optical center wavelength:

1310nm.

Max. wavelength variation:

+/-20nm.

Transmission circuit fiber:

9/125um single mode.

Connectors:

LC/UPC.

Electrical signal inputs:

Connectors:

BNC, IEC 61169-8.

Impedance:

75 Ohm.

Return loss:

- > 15dB (5 MHz – 1.485 GHz);

- > 10dB (1.5 – 3 GHz).

Cable equalization:

- Automatic up to 70m @ 2.97Gbps, typical Belden
1694A;

- Automatic up to 100m @ 1.485Gbps, typical Belden
1694A;

- Automatic up to 300m @ 270Mbps, typical Belden

8281.

Electrical signal outputs:

Connector:

BNC, IEC 61169-8.

Impedance:

75 Ohm.

Return loss:

- > 15dB (5 MHz – 1.485 GHz);

- > 10dB (1.5 – 3 GHz).

Signal level:

800mVp-p ±10%.

Rise/fall time:

20% - 80%

- SD limit: 0.4ns – 1.5ns, < 0.5ns rise/fall variation;

- HD limit: < 270ps, < 100ps rise/fall variation;

- 3G limit: < 135ps, < 50ps rise/fall variation.

Amplitude overshoot:

< 10%.

Signal polarity:

Non-inverting electrical with respect to inputs.

Signal transition:

Timing jitter:

- SD: < 0.2 UI;

- 3G / HD: < 1 UI.

Alignment jitter:

- SD: < 0.2 UI;

- 3G / HD: < 0.2 UI.

Reference inputs:

Number of inputs:

1.

Connector:

75 ohm BNC female, loop-thru.

Return loss:

>40dB (100 kHz – 5 MHz);
>35dB (5-10 MHz).

Signal format:

NTSC or PAL Black&Burst or HD Tri-Level according to
SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 276M.

Signal level:

Nominal 1.0Vp-p.

Field selectivity:

Field 1.

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Timing range:

- HD Tri-Level: 1280x720: within clock-intervals
(148.5 MHz) 455 – 780 line 7;

- HD Tri-Level: 1920x1080: within clock-intervals
(148.5 MHz) 625 – 1070 line 7.

Power A (48 VDC):

+48 VDC power connector2.

Power B (48 VDC):

+48 VDC power connector (if redundant supply is installed)3.

RS 232:

RS-232 port for external control protocols.

Ethernet:

10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external router control.

NCB IN:

Network Control Bus Input. The protocol of this bus is described in a
separate manual.

NCB OUT:

Network Control Bus Output.

Sync/Loop:

Synchronization signal (in/out). Black&Burst/composite/tri-level sync
reference input with passive loop-through for vertical interval
switching.

Configuration:

Configurations switch. See Chapter 3 for further descriptions.

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2.5 Rear view

The following service connectors can be found on the rear of the SL-3GHD128128-RC
router:

Note that any VDC supplies with output voltage between +36VDC and +72 VDC, with sufficient power, may be applied to the

router.

The router is supplied with inverse diodes. This means that in a redundant power supply application the router will pull its

entire load from the PSU with the highest output voltage.

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Pin #

Description

Socket

+48VDC

Pin

GND

Pin #

RS-232 signal

1

Not in use

2

Tx 3 Rx

4

Not in use

5

GND

6

GND

7

RTS

8

CTS

9

Do Not Connect!

2.5.1 Power Supply pinout

The DSUB 2V2P power pinout for Sublime routers and Control Panels are as follows;

There is a switch on the right hand side of the power supply module that selects
mains voltage. The mains voltage can be either 110VAC or 230VAC. This
switch must be set in the correct position, depending on the mains voltage on
the router’s site.

Failing to select correct AC mains voltage properly may damage the Power
Supply Unit.

2.5.2 Serial port pinout

The DE9, D-sub 9-pin female connectors for the serial port(s) of the router have the
following pin-out:

Note that if the standard RS-232 cable specification (DCE) is followed:

- a cable with Male+Male or Female+Female connectors at the cable ends is
used for Rx/Tx crossed connection, and

- a cable with Male+Female connectors at the cable ends is used for a straight
through connection.

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SW 1

SW 2

SW 3

SW 4

Level

NCB Address

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF 1 0

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

2

1

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF 3 2

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

4

3

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF 5 4

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

6

5

OFF

ON

ON

OFF 7 6

OFF

ON

ON

ON

8

7

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF 9 8

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

10 9 ON

OFF

ON

OFF

11

10

ON

OFF

ON

ON

12

11

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

13

12

ON

ON

OFF

ON

14

13

ON

ON

ON

OFF

15

14

ON

ON

ON

ON

16

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3 Configuration

This chapter provides an overview of the configuration options that are available on the
SL-3GHD128128-RC router.

Some of the configuration options demand software configuration, using the Nevion
Configurator. This tool is supplied with each router, but can also be downloaded from our
web site: www.nevion.com/support

It is important that users apply Nevion Configurator v4.1.1 (or a higher version
number) when configuring the SL-3GHD128128-RC and its variants.

3.1 Power Supply setup

Before proceeding with router configuration, make sure the accompanying power supply
unit is configured for the right AC supply voltage.

There is a switch on the rear side of the power supply module that selects mains voltage.
The mains voltage can be either 110VAC or 230VAC.

This switch must be set in the correct position, depending on the mains voltage on the
router’s site.

Failing to select correct AC mains voltage properly may damage the Power
Supply Unit.

3.2 Router level

Switches 1 - 4 on the configuration switch set the router’s level for communication with the
Router Management System and other units in the NCB system. The panels on the NCB
dedicated to operate with the router must be configured to the same level as that router.

If several routers are combined to form an Audio Follow Video, RGB or similar system,
these routers must be configured to the same level.

The levels can be switched according to the following pattern:

Default level is 1.

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Router layers

Layer sizes

1 layer

128x128

2 layers

64x64

3 layers

42x42

4 layers

32x32

SW 5

SW 6

Router mode

OFF

OFF

1 router layer

OFF

ON

2 router layers

ON

OFF

3 router layers

ON

ON

4 router layers

Layer 1

Input

Layer 1

Output

1 1 1

1

2 2 2

2

3 3 3 3 … … …

…

64

64

64

64

Layer 2

Input

Layer 2

Output

1

65 1 65

2

66 2 66

3

67 3 67

… … … … 64

128

64

128

Layer 1

Input

Layer 1

Output

1 1 1

1

2 2 2 2 3 3 3

3

… … …

…

42

42

42

42

Layer 2

Input

Layer 2

Output

1

43 1 43

2

44 2 44

3

45 3 45 … … … …

42

84

42

84

Layer 3

Input

Layer 3

Output

1

85 1 85

2

86 2 86

3.3 Router mode

SL-3GHD128128-RC allows switching in different modes:

Switches 5 - 6 on the configuration switch set the router’s mode. The Router Management
System software must be configured according to the chosen setup.

The modes can be switched according to the following pattern:

Default mode is 1 router layer.
Based on the configuration above, the I/O is connected to the router according to the

following scheme:
 1 layer:

I/O is connected according to information on the rear of the router.

 2 layers:

 3 layers:

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3

87 3 87

… … …

…

42

126

42

126

Layer 1

Input

Layer 1

Output

1 1 1

1

2 2 2 2 … … …

…

32

32

32

32

Layer 2

Input

Layer 2

Output

1

33 1 33

2

34 2 34

… … …

…

32

64

32

64

Layer 3

Input

Layer 3

Output

1

65 1 65

2

66 2 66

… … …

…

32

96

32

96

Layer 4

Input

Layer 4

Output

1

97 1 97

2

98 2 98

… … …

…

32

128

32

128

SW 7

Power alarm

OFF

Disables External Power Alarm

ON

Enables External Power Alarm

SW 8

Power Up mode

OFF

Switches all outputs according to the buffered
information in the routers processor system.

ON

Switches all outputs to input 1.

In-/Outputs 127 and 128 are not in use in this router setup (3 layers).

 4 layers:

3.4 External power alarm

The external power alarm can be switched according to the following pattern:

Default setting is External Power Alarm disabled.

3.5 Power-up mode

Switch 8 on the configuration switch defines the power up mode. The sublime router
provides two modes for powering up the system.

The power up options can be switched according to the following pattern:

Default setting switches all outputs according to the buffered information in the routers
processor system.

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3.6 Configuring switching time

This configuration is done in the Nevion Configurator.

It is possible to configure switching time in the router. The settings are made through the
Nevion Configurator, but a description of the options is given here. The user can select
between three options;

1. Switch according to detected sync reference signal (Default).
Switching time is determined by the synchronization signal that feeds the router. This is
useful when the video signal has the same format as the synchronization signal.
Supported formats are: PAL, NTSC, 750/50p, 750/60p, 1125/50i and 1125/60i.

2. Switch according to signal format: Select format.
Here it is possible to use one synchronization signal to switch a different video format. A
prerequisite is that the synchronization signal and the video signal have the same frame
rate. E.g. Use PAL as synchronization signal with a 750/50p video signal. Supported
formats are: PAL, NTSC, 750/50p, 750/60p, 1125/50i, 1125/60i, 1125/50p and
1125/60p.

We do not support 1125/50p or 1125/60p as synchronization signal. This means
that our 3G-HD routers cannot use default setting.

3. Switch to handle mixed signal formats.
The router switches 12us after vertical sync on the synchronization signal. This will
occur in line 1 on all video formats. This is useful when you have different video formats
on the same router, also with different frame rate.

This setting is not according to recommendations in SMPTE RP 168-2002.
Embedded data may become damaged or lost.

3.7 Configuring protocol options

For various reasons, Nevion has decided to make it possible to turn the extra commands
that were added to the NCB protocol when we introduced the Sublime router range either
off or on.

At the same time, the user must select whether he/she shall use the RS-232 port for
controlling the router or the Ethernet port. This is done in order to prevent both ports from
simultaneously being applied for controlling the router.

There is a new Protocol field in the Nevion Configurator where you may choose from the
following options;

 NCB without Sublime ext. (RS232)

This is the “old” Compact NCB protocol, without Sublime extensions. If used on a
Sublime, it also disables the Ethernet port of that device.

 NCB (RS232)

This is the regular Sublime protocol, with the extra commands that were added to the
NCB protocol. If used on a Sublime, it also disables the Ethernet port of that device.
This is the default option for the Sublime (SL) range of products.

This protocol is similar to the Triton protocol, allowing users to connect the
Sublime device to a Jupiter VM 3000 System Controller.

 MRP (TCP/IP)

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MRP is always enabled when any TCP/IP based protocol is selected. This makes
it possible to use Sublime panels when a third party protocol is selected.

the control option, and disables the RS-232 port of that device.

 Leitch Pass-Through (RS-232)

This option allows support for Leitch Pass-Through protocol via RS-232 interface. The
details of this protocol are described in Leitch Routing Switchers Serial Protocol
Reference, Edition E. See also Appendix B.1 for details.

This option is not supported over NCB.

 Leitch Pass-Through (TCP/IP)

This option allows support for Leitch Pass-Through protocol via TCP/IP interface. The
details of this protocol are described in Leitch Routing Switchers Serial Protocol
Reference, Edition E.
The interface is using port 23 for this protocol option; same port as for Telnet
applications. See also Appendix B.1 for details.

The Leitch Pass-Through selections are only available on Sublime routers with
FW version 2.4.x and higher.

 Grass Valley Native protocol (TCP/IP)

This option allows support for Grass Valley Native protocol via TCP/IP interface, using
port 12345. The subset of this protocol that is supported by Sublime routers is
described in Appendix B.2.

The Grass Valley Native protocol is only available on Sublime routers with FW
version 2.5.4 and higher.

Use your Nevion Configurator to verify the HW revision of your Sublime unit:

Right-click the column headers and select the appropriate column to be shown,
if you don’t see the appropriate column in your default display.

For further information about FW releases, please go to the Nevion web site to download,
or check available FW releases: www.nevion.com.

3.8 Configuring Input options

This configuration is done in the Nevion Configurator.

3.8.1 Input EQ

It is possible to enable, or bypass, Input EQ for each router input separately. Default is
Input EQ enabled.

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3.9 Configuring Output options

This configuration is done in the Nevion Configurator.

3.9.1 Output reclocker

It is possible to enable, or bypass, Output Reclocker for each router output separately.
Default is Output Reclocker enabled.

3.9.2 Slew rate settings

3.9.2.1 Slew rate mode

Set slew rate mode on output (Auto / Fixed).

Automatic slew rate detection is only available on reclocking routers.
Non-reclocking routers can only set the options based on Fixed slew rate mode.

3.9.2.2 Slew rate

Set slew rate to SD or HD. Only used when Slew rate mode is fixed.

3.9.3 Laser settings

This is only applicable on Sublimes with optical I/O.

3.9.3.1 Laser enabled

Enable or disable laser; (ON / OFF). It is useful to disable a laser, for safety purposes, if
maintenance is required on the receiving end of the fiber.

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3.9.3.2 Laser alarm

Indicates alarm on laser; (OK / FAIL).

3.9.3.3 Laser temp alarm

Indicates high temperature alarm on laser; (OK / FAIL).

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Description

LED state

Alarm

Comment

Continuous
green light

GGGGG GGGGG GGGGG
GGGGG

No alarm.
Status is OK.

Continuous
yellow light

YYYYY YYYYY YYYYY YYYYY

Unable to
connect to
controller over
Ethernet.

This alarm will be
overwritten by other
alarms

Long red
blinks

RRRRR NNNNN RRRRR NNNNN

Power is too
low.

One short
red blink

RXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

Power A
failed

Only active if power
alarm dip is set.

Two short
red blinks

XXXXX XXXXX RXRXX XXXXX

Power B
failed

Only active if power
alarm dip is set.

Red with one
short yellow
blink

YRRRR RRRRR RRRRR RRRRR

No valid
product key.

Red with two
short yellow
blinks

YRYRR RRRRR RRRRR RRRRR

SFP error.

Only used on routers
with optical modules.

Red with
three short
yellow blinks

YRYRY RRRRR RRRRR RRRRR

Fan error

On

Off / Blinking

Green

Valid link

No link

Yellow

No data

Data is transmitted or received

4 LED status indication

4.1 Start-up

The LED located at the front of the router indicates the status of the router. At start-up, the
LED will alternate between red (R) and green (G) every 500ms for about two seconds. After
the start-up sequence the LED will indicate the Alarm state of the router.

There are two LEDs located at the Ethernet bus. At start-up the boot loader is searching for
update commands on the serial port for about two seconds. During this sequence both
Ethernet LEDs will be blinking. After the start-up sequence the LEDs will indicate the
Ethernet state.

4.2 Alarm states

The LED can either be red (R), green (G), yellow (Y) or have no light (N).
The LED state is here described with twenty letters, each representing 100ms, which totals

to an alarm sequence of two seconds. The X indicates that the LED keeps the color it has
the moment the alarm sequence begins (green, yellow or no light).

4.3 Ethernet states

The LEDs that are located at the Ethernet bus will after the Start-up sequence indicate the
Ethernet states:

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Pin #

RS-232 mode

1

Not in use

2

Tx

3

Rx

4

Not in use

5

GND

6

GND

7

RTS

8

CTS

9

Do Not Connect!

5 Router communication

You gain access to router for communication purposes by connecting either the router’s

serial port to your computer or by using an Ethernet connection.

Do not use both the router’s Ethernet port and RS-232 serial port, or NCB ports,
at the same time. Doing so may cause loss of important communication and
control data.

5.1 Serial connection

Connection can be made through the serial port of the router; see also Chapter 2.5.2 for
connection details.

The communication parameters are configurable. Please refer to the protocol
documentation of the appropriate communication/control protocol.

Example: The protocol parameters of the VikinX Compact routers are as follows:

 Bit rate 19200 bit/s
 Data bits 8 bits
 Stop bits 1
 Parity: No parity

For further details concerning this protocol, please refer to the following manual:

NCB Protocol.pdf.

The DE9 female socket for the serial port of the router has the following pin-out:

Note that if the standard RS-232 cable specification (DCE) is followed:
A cable with Male+Male or Female+Female connectors at the cable ends is

used for Rx/Tx crossed connection, and
A cable with Male+Female connectors at the cable ends is used for a straight

through connection.

5.1.1 Maximum cable length (RS-232)

IEEE has specified the maximum cable length for an RS-232 connection to 15m. Longer
distances can be installed depending on the environmental conditions of the installation
site.

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5.2 Ethernet connection

The connections follow the standard set by the IEEE 802.3 100BaseTX specification. The
cables that are to be applied should be CAT-5 / CAT-5E standard, or better. It is the
responsibility of the installer / user to secure a proper installation of the Ethernet
connection.

A VikinX Sublime device supports the following setups:

 100 Mb/s, half duplex (default)
 10 Mb/s, half duplex

This setup is valid from VikinX Sublime firmware 2.6.3 and newer. Changing the ethernet
setup on a VikinX Sublime must be done with the Nevion Configurator, version 4.4.0 or
newer.

All VikinX Sublime routers and IP-based Control Panels are connected together through an
Ethernet Switch.

A VikinX Sublime device has only one physical Ethernet connection. If redundant control is
required, this limitation has to be solved by the control system.

For Ethernet protocol details concerning this router, please refer to the following manual:
Modular Router Control Protocol. This manual can be found on our web site:

http://www.nevion.com.

5.2.1 HW limitations

The user has the option of connecting more than two devices together, without having a
Multicon to control the network. However, unless you apply a Multicon as a system
controller, the limitations that apply are:

1. One Sublime control panel may connect to a maximum of 4 Sublime routers.

2. One Sublime router may be controlled by a maximum of 4 Sublime control panels.

Exceptions to the above limitations:
A router with a local CP (e.g. SL-V6464-CP) may only connect to 1 other router.

Both routers must be configured with the same address and be of different type
(A+V).

Example: 1x SL-V6464-CP may only control itself + 1x Audio router (AA or
AES). Both routers must be configured with the same address.

16x2 routers that are expanded to NNx2 are using the NCB bus for this
purpose. The total NNx2 router is therefore counted as 1 router in the limitations
1 and 2 above.

From limitations 1 and 2 above, the resulting Ethernet configuration may consist of
maximum 8 devices; 4 routers and 4 control panels, with the exceptions mentioned above.
An example is illustrated in the figure below.

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Pin #1

Not Connected

Pin #2

Not Connected

Pin #3

Data (retour)

Pin #4

Data

Pin #5

Data

Pin #6

Data (retour)

Pin #7

Not Connected

Pin #8

Not Connected

Figure 1: Ethernet connections and configuration.

Refer to the Nevion Configurator User Manual for further information about the
above described configuration/connection options.

5.3 NCB connection

Via the Network Control Bus system several routers and control panels can be
interconnected.

Up to 16 levels of routers, or combinations of routers, can be controlled. The NCB system
and all RS 232 ports interchange the system status. This means that any control system,
either from Nevion, or from a third party manufacturer, connected to any RS 232 port in the
NCB loop, will have access to all communication data on the bus.

5.3.1 Connecting control panels

To get a control panel working with a specific router, configure the control panel to the
same level as the router. Several panels can be configured to control the same router.
Panels can also be connected to a router via the RS-232 interface. Please refer to your
control panel manual for installation.

5.3.2 Pin-out and cable type

VikinX Sublime routers and Control Panels use RJ45 connectors for the Network Control
Bus ports. The following pin-out is used:

The following connection example shows connection of 4 VikinX devices with RJ45
connectors and bus termination:

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Figure 2: NCB loop configuration.

Note that each device at the end of the chain has a termination plug, indicated
with the letter “T”. This termination plug must be inserted in the correct
connection port. If not, no NCB communication is possible.

5.3.3 Termination plug

The termination plug that is mentioned in the previous chapter is necessary when you want
to avoid closing the loop be a (long) cable.

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The termination plug is a standard RJ45 plug with the following internal wiring:

Figure 3: NCB loop termination plug.

As seen in the figure above, Pin 3 is connected to Pin 4, and Pin 5 is connected to Pin 6.

5.3.4 Control bus structure

The Network Control Bus structure follows the standard MIDI bus definition. The NCB is
defined as a closed chain of units. This means that the NCB OUT of the last unit must be
connected to the NCB IN of the first unit in the NCB chain. To avoid problems with the
control of VikinX units the installer/user has to assure that the bus structure is installed
according to this definition.

The total number of VikinX devices in an NCB chain is limited to 50.

5.3.5 Maximum distance between NCB devices

The standard MIDI definition allows a maximum cable length of 200-250 meters between
two devices. Longer distances can be made with MIDI repeater units. To avoid grounding
problems all NCB ports have opto-coupled inputs.

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6 Connecting signal cables to the router

6.1 Optical interface

Sublime Optical offers dual SFPs with LC/UPC connectors for optical video I/O.

Optical I/O starts from I/O #1 and up, in blocks of 16 I/O.

This means that routers with both electrical and optical I/O always start with all the optical
I/O first, followed by the electrical I/O.

6.2 Electrical interface

This chapter is only applicable for routers that have electrical I/O for parts of the
available video I/O.

The SL-3GHD128128-RC router offers standard 75Ohm BNC connectors for electrical
video I/O. All video inputs are terminated with 75Ohm. See also Chapters 2.4 and 2.5 for
more details. The figure below shows the I/O numbering.

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7 Fan monitoring and replacement

This chapter only applies on routers with optical interface.
Each optical backplane module has a fan which is monitored. If the fan fails, the LED in

front of the Sublime will indicate an error, see chapter 4.2 – Alarm states.

It is also possible to use Nevion Configurator to list all alarms. In “System Overview”, right-

click on the Sublime unit and select “Properties”, then choose the “Alarms” tab. If a fan error

alarm is active, the alarm description will include the number of all optical backplane
modules with a faulty fan. The number is counting from the bottom giving the lowest module
number 1, the next number 2 and so on.

The fan module is mounted to the optical backplane module with a single screw. When
replacing a faulty fan module, loosen the screw by hand or by using a flat screwdriver. New
fan modules can be ordered separately.

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1.

The equipment will meet the guaranteed performance specification under the following
environmental conditions:

-

Operating room temperature range:

0°C to 45°C

-

Operating relative humidity range:

<95% (non-condensing)

2.

The equipment will operate without damage under the following environmental
conditions:

-

Temperature range:

-10°C to 55°C

-

Relative humidity range:

<95% (non-condensing)

General environmental requirements for Nevion equipment

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Product Warranty

The warranty terms and conditions for the product(s) covered by this manual follow the
General Sales Conditions by Nevion, which are available on the company web site:

www.nevion.com

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Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Sublime router

family range

This product utilizes software components that are licensed with open source licenses. The
source code for these components and our modifications are available from:

http://labs.nevion.com/open-source/

OpenTCP includes software developed by Viola systems (http://www.violasystems.com/).

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組成名稱

Part Name

Toxic or hazardous substances and elements

鉛

Lead

(Pb)

汞

Mercury

(Hg)

镉

Cadmium

(Cd)

六价铬

Hexavalent

Chromium

(Cr(VI))

多溴联苯

Polybrominated

biphenyls

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

Polybrominated

diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

SL-3GHD128128-RC

O O O O O

O

SL-PWR-300

O O O O O

O

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is
below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.

X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used
for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.

Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling
information

A.1 Materials declaration

For product sold into China after 1st March 2007, we comply with the “Administrative

Measure on the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products”. In the first stage of

this legislation, content of six hazardous materials has to be declared. The table below
shows the required information.

This is indicated by the product marking:

A.2 Recycling information

Nevion provides assistance to customers and recyclers through our web site

http://www.nevion.com/. Please contact Nevion’s Customer Support for assistance with

recycling if this site does not show the information you require.
Where it is not possible to return the product to Nevion or its agents for recycling, the

following general information may be of assistance:

 Before attempting disassembly, ensure the product is completely disconnected from

power and signal connections.

 All major parts are marked or labeled to show their material content.
 Depending on the date of manufacture, this product may contain lead in solder.
 Some circuit boards may contain battery-backed memory devices.

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Bit

Description

Reported from firmware version

0

Power A failed

2.4.0

1

Power B failed

2.4.0

2

Positive power too low

2.4.0

3

Negative power too high

2.4.0

4

Client TCP/IP connection failed

2.4.0

5

No valid product key

2.4.0

6

SFP error

2.4.0

7

EXT IN not locked

2.5.4

8

EXT IN CRC error counting

2.5.4

9

Fan error

2.6.2

Command

Parameter

Comments

BK - Background
Activities
E - Echo

BK,E and BK,E,ON and BK,E,OFF are
all accepted and will be responded with
ER,00,BK.

R - Protocol Processor
Software Revision #

Will be responded with KB,R,<firmware
version>,

TJ - Request
Take Index With
Level Bitmap

Each command supports only one X­point.

TI - Request
Take Index With
Level Index

The optional level Index is not supported.
The command can only be used to
switch all levels.

QH - Query
alarm status

AC - Query active
alarm status

Sublime has defined the alarms defined
in the table below. All active alarms will
be responded on this request.

Alarm
ID

Alarm Name

Alarm
Parameter

0x0101

Frame Fan

Fan number

0x0105

Power-supply

01 - Power A
failed
02 - Power B
failed

0x010A

Positive power
too low

Always 00

Appendix B Additional Protocol information

B.1 Leitch Pass-Through protocol

This protocol is available in Sublime firmware 2.4.0 and later.
The Sublime implementation of Leitch Pass-Through supports all commands described in

"Leitch Routing Switchers Serial Protocol Reference, Edition E".
In the command "Alarms Status Request", a bit-field is used for reporting active alarms. In

Sublime, the bit-field is used as in the table below.

B.2 Grass Valley Native protocol

This protocol is available in Sublime firmware 2.5.4 and later.
Sublime does not support all commands available in this protocol. The supported

commands are described in the table below.

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0x010B

Negative
power to high

Always 00

0x010C

Client TCP/IP
connection
failed

Always 00
0x010D

No valid
product key

Always 00
0x010E

SFP error

Always 00

0x010F

EXT IN not
locked

Always 00

0x0110

EXT IN CRC
error counting

Always 00

QN - Query
Names

L - Level

IS - Sources with
source indexes

On SL-D32P+ the next available source
will be labeled "DISCONNECT" and used
to disconnect destinations.

ID - Destinations with
destination indexes

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