SL-D32P+
Expandable Ported RS-422 Data Router
User manual
Rev. E
Nevion
Nordre Kullerød 1
3241 Sandefjord
Norway
Tel: +47 33 48 99 99
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See http://www.nevion.com/support/ for service hours for customer support globally.
Updated chapter 4.1.2 with supported network
modes.
Corrected data rate specification
Added comment for the MRP protocol option
Corrected LED status
Moved signal connection to new Chapter
Added Appendix B.
Added Grass Valley Native Protocol in Chapter 0
and Appendix B.2.
Updated Chapter 0 (Configuring protocol options).
Added Extension cable specs.
Corrected housing and gender spec on D-sub 9-pin
contacts.
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 ................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Product versions ........................................................................................................... 5
2 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Router specifications ..................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Mechanics ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Control .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Connection details ......................................................................................................... 6
2.5.1 Power Supply pin-out ................................................................................................. 7
3 Configuration ......................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Nevion Configurator ...................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Configuration switches .................................................................................................. 9
3.2.1 Router level ................................................................................................................ 9
3.2.2 Audio/Video Mode ...................................................................................................... 9
3.2.3 XY Mode ...................................................................................................................10
3.2.4 Power alarm ..............................................................................................................10
3.2.5 Power up mode .........................................................................................................10
3.2.6 Router orientation ......................................................................................................11
3.2.7 Future Use ................................................................................................................11
3.2.8 Ext Address ...............................................................................................................11
3.3 Configuring protocol options .........................................................................................12
4 Connections ........................................................................................................ 14
4.1 Router communication .................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Serial connection .......................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Ethernet connection ..................................................................................................15
4.1.3 NCB connection ........................................................................................................16
4.1.4 Router extension .......................................................................................................17
4.2 Connecting RS-422 signal cables to the router.............................................................19
5 LED status ........................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Start-up ........................................................................................................................20
5.2 Alarm states .................................................................................................................20
5.3 Ethernet states .............................................................................................................20
6 Applications ......................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Dynamic .......................................................................................................................21
6.2 Fixed ............................................................................................................................21
General environmental requirements for Nevion equipment .................................. 22
Product Warranty.................................................................................................... 23
Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Modular router family range ...... 24
Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling information .................................. 25
A.1 Materials declaration ....................................................................................................25
A.2 Recycling information ...................................................................................................25
Appendix B Additional Protocol information ............................................................ 26
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B.1 Leitch Pass-Through protocol ......................................................................................26
B.2 Grass Valley Native protocol ........................................................................................26
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32 Port RS-422 Data Router. Expandable up to 128 ports.
Ethernet/RS-232/NCB control, configurable data ports, SMPTE 207M
compliant , 19" 2RU depth 5cm.
64 Port RS-422 Data Router. Expandable up to 128 ports.
Bundle of 2x SL-D32P+ , 19" 4RU depth 5cm.
96 Port RS-422 Data Router. Expandable up to 128 ports.
Bundle of 3x SL-D32P+ , 19" 6RU depth 5cm.
128 Port RS-422 Data Router.
Bundle of 4x SL-D32P+ , 19" 8RU depth 5cm.
1 Product overview
Professional broadcast installations often include a number of tape recorders and other
devices that require RS-422 machine control for remote operation. To meet these
requirements, Nevion introduce the Sublime SL-D32P+ Expandable Ported Data Router.
Complex installations, cable cost and system design is kept at a minimum.
Where user friendliness and operational flexibility is appreciated, the SL-D32P+ will fit in
perfectly.
The Ported Data Routers are bi-directional “ports” rather than “XY”. A traditional 32x32
router will have a total of 64 connectors (32 in/32 out). A ported 32 Router will have a
maximum of 32 connectors, all configurable to be operated either as Controller or Device.
In the SL-D32P+ Ported Data Router the terms Controller and Device are used instead of
In/Out, Source/Destination. I.e. a Ported Data Router Controller can be both signal Source
or Destination.
SL-D32P+ can be bundled together to for 64/96/128 ports.
All ports are coupled according to SMPTE 207M machine control standard.
1.1 Product versions
The following versions of the VikinX Sublime SL-D32P+ router are available:
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DE9, D-sub 9-pin female, according to SMPTE 207M
External power supplies 100 - 260 VAC
+15V / 675mA; -15V / 0mA; Total: 10.2W
483 x 88 x 45 mm (19”, 2RU).
Safety/Emission standards:
Compliant with CE EN55103-1 and 2, FCC part 15.
40W Power Supply Unit for VikinX Sublime router series.
100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, Max 1.6A.
+15V, max. 2.2A / -15V, max 1.35A. Maximum 43W.
Via LED in front of the router/CP.
RS-232 for protocol conversion; to VikinX Compact
protocol, or to third party protocols.
10/100BaseT Ethernet bus for external router control.
External control panels available.
2 Specifications
2.1 Router specifications
2.2 Mechanics
2.3 Power Supply
2.4 Control
2.5 Connection details
RS-422 Connectors RS-232 port Power connectors
Extension ports
NCB Configuration switches Ethernet
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RS-232 for external control.
±15VDC Power Input, redundant supply.
Network Control Bus Input.
Network Control Bus Output.
Dip switches for configuration settings.
10/100 Base-T Ethernet bus for external router control.
Router extension loop Input.
Router extension loop Output.
The following connectors and switches can be found on the rear of the SL-D32P+:
2.5.1 Power Supply pin-out
The DE9 male sockets for the power connection on Sublime routers and Control Panels
have the following pin-out;
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3 Configuration
It is possible to use the router out-of-the-box. Changes to the factory settings can be set
with the dip-switches found in the back of the router.
As factory setting, the SL-D32P+ is shipped with Dynamic ports. This means every port can
be controller or device depending on the connected equipment.
Full access to the Sublime SL-D32P+ Ported Data Router configuration is achieved with the
Nevion Configurator in combination with the dip-switches.
3.1 Nevion Configurator
The Nevion Configurator is a unified configuration tool for routers interconnected over
Ethernet. The Nevion Configurator makes system set-up easy and includes a wizard to
guide you through the set-up procedures. When scanning the network, the Nevion
Configurator auto detects all connected hardware. It also provides interactive help, giving
Auto Feedback on non-logical settings.
For more information about the Nevion Configurator and its advanced configuration
possibilities, please use the interactive help menus included in the software.
Dynamic: The Controller/Device is according to the connected units itself.
Fixed: The Port can be set to either be Controller (Master) or Device (Slave).
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3.2 Configuration switches
You will find 2 x 10 Dip-switches on the backplane of the router. These are for configuration
purposes.
3.2.1 Router level
Switches 1 - 4 set the router level and the Physical Address for this unit. By setting routers
and Control Panels on same level, routers can be controlled as “one”, i.e. Audio-followVideo.
Bundled SL-D32P+ routers (up to 4 units) must have the same address/level
setting in order to be operated as one router.
For more information on Physical Addresses, see the section for re-Mapping in the Nevion
Configurator or the Modular Protocol documentation found on the www.nevion.com.
THOR and panels in a NCB loop must be configured to the same level as the router(s).
The levels/Physical Addresses can be set according to the following pattern:
Default level is 1.
3.2.2 Audio/Video Mode
The SL-D32P+ router can be assigned to either the video level or the audio level of a router
system, selectable with switch 5 on the configuration switch. If you’re using the Data Router
in an Audio-follow-video setting, the Data Router can be set as Video, giving an Audiofollow-Data function. Breakaway is also possible with this set-up.
Default mode is OFF.
Bundled SL-D32P+ routers (up to 4 units) must have the same mode setting in
order to be operated as one router.
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