Nevion Sublime SL-3GHD128128-RC User Manual

Nevion Europe AS

P.O. Box 1020, 3204 Sandefjord, Norway – Tel: [phone] – Fax: [phone]

www.nevion.com

SL-3GHD128128-RC

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

User manual

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Nevion Support

Nevion Europe

P.O. Box 1020

3204 Sandefjord, Norway

Support phone 1: [phone]
Support phone 2: [phone]

Nevion USA

1600 Emerson Avenue

Oxnard, CA 93033, USA

Toll free North America: [phone]

Outside North America: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

See http://www.nevion.com/support/ for service hours for customer support globally.

Revision history

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

Rev.

Repl.

Date

Sign

Change description

0 - 2012-02-20

NBS/AAA

First release.

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Contents

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 .............................................................................................16

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

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

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

4 LED status indication ............................................................................................. 18

4.1 Start-up ..........................................................................................................................18

4.2 Alarm states ...................................................................................................................18

4.3 Ethernet states ...............................................................................................................18

5 Router communication ................................ ........................................................... 19

5.1 Serial connection ............................................................................................................19

5.1.1 Maximum cable length (RS-232) .................................................................................19

5.2 Ethernet connection ........................................................................................................20

5.2.1 HW limitations..............................................................................................................20

5.3 NCB connection .............................................................................................................21

5.3.1 Connecting control panels ...........................................................................................21

5.3.2 Pin-out and cable type .................................................................................................21

5.3.3 Termination plug ..........................................................................................................21

5.3.4 Control bus structure ...................................................................................................22

5.3.5 Maximum distance between NCB devices ...................................................................22

6 Connecting signal cables to the router................................................................... 23

6.1 Optical interface .............................................................................................................23

6.2 Electrical interface ..........................................................................................................23

7 Fan monitoring and replacement ........................................................................... 24

General environmental requirements for Nevion equipment..................................... 25

Product Warranty ...................................................................................................... 26

Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Sublime router family range ........ 27

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EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................... 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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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.

Item

Description

SL-3GHD128128-RC

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

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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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2 Specifications

2.1 Mechanics

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.

2.2 Power supply

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.

2.3 Control

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.

2.4 Video specifications

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

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.

2.5 Rear view

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

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.

2

Note that any VDC supplies with output voltage between +36VDC and +72 VDC, with sufficient

power, may be applied to the router.

3

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.