Nevion Ventura VS103 User Manual

Nevion

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3241 Sandefjord
Norway
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VS103

Ventura 4U chassis, power supplies and element management

User Manual

Document No. 22260-3103

Rev. F

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Nevion Support

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Oxnard, CA 93033, USA

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Revision history

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

Rev.

Repl.

Date

Sign

Change description

F Oct 31,2016

LK

Updated to reflect features introduced. Including
new FCS193 and high-speed back panel.

Discontinued chassis products removed.

E Feb 25, 2015

SH

Revision History order corrected

D Nov 5, 2013

SH

Changed document format. Updated ordering
options. New module installation table. Add new
FTH chassis photos.

C May 8, 2013

MF

Updated to reflect new functionality introduced in
firmware releases V1.4 onwards.

B Feb 5, 2013

EM

New Fig1 & minor changes

A Nov 6, 2012

JC

Initial Release

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Contents

1 Product overview ................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ...................................................................................... 5

2 Description ............................................................................................................ 6

2.1 Ordering Options ........................................................................................................... 7

3 Applications ......................................................................................................... 10

4 Specifications ...................................................................................................... 11

4.1 VS103 ..........................................................................................................................11

4.1.1 Internal A.C. Power Supply VS134-AC ......................................................................11

4.1.2 Internal D.C. Power Supply VS134-DC .....................................................................11

4.1.3 General .....................................................................................................................12

4.1.4 Relay Alarm Outputs .................................................................................................12

5 VS103 Chassis ................................................................ ................................ .... 13

6 Installation ........................................................................................................... 15

6.1 Inspection .....................................................................................................................15

6.2 Handling .......................................................................................................................15

6.3 Location .......................................................................................................................15

6.4 Grounding ................................................................ ....................................................15

6.5 Chassis Installation/Ventilation .....................................................................................16

6.6 Installation Environment ................................................................ ...............................17

6.7 AC Power Operation ....................................................................................................18

6.8 DC Power Operation ....................................................................................................18

6.9 Ventura Card Module Installation ................................................................ .................19

6.10 Ventura Fan Module Removal and Installation ...........................................................22

7 Connections ........................................................................................................ 24

7.1 VS103-AC Rear Panel Connections .............................................................................24

7.2 VS103-DC Rear Panel Connections .............................................................................24

7.3 Rear Connector Panel ..................................................................................................24

7.4 Rear Panel Alarms .......................................................................................................25

7.5 Front Panel LED's ........................................................................................................26

8 Element Management ......................................................................................... 27

8.1 Element Management LED Indicators ..........................................................................28

8.2 Element Manager Module Installation ..........................................................................29

9 Maintenance and Storage ................................................................................... 30

9.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................30

9.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................30

9.3 Operational Safety .......................................................................................................30

Appendix A - Glossary ............................................................................................ 31

Table of Figures

Figure 1: VS103 Chassis..................................................................................................... 6

Figure 2: VS103 Chassis Block Diagram ............................................................................. 7

Figure 3: VS103-AC-FTH Chassis Front View ....................................................................13

Figure 4: VS103-AC-FTH Oblique View* ............................................................................13

Figure 5: VS103-AC-IFAH Chassis Front View ..................................................................13

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Figure 6: VS103 internal chassis with redundant PSU modules .........................................14

Figure 7: VS103 Rear Chassis Panel & AC & Connectors .................................................14

Figure 8: VS103 Chassis ventilation ...................................................................................16

Figure 9: Internal Power Supply .........................................................................................18

Figure 10: Rear Panel AC Power Connections ...................................................................24

Figure 11: Rear Panel DC Power Connections ..................................................................24

Figure 12: Power alarm contact board................................................................................25

Figure 13: LED Indicators...................................................................................................26

Figure 14: FCS183-AEMS Element Management Card .....................................................27

Figure 15: FCS193-AEMS Element Management Card .....................................................27

Table of Tables

Table 1: VS103 AC Chassis Hardware Options .................................................................. 8

Table 2: VS103 DC Chassis Hardware Options .................................................................. 9

Table 3: VS103 Chassis/PSU Replacement Hardware Options .......................................... 9

Table 4: VS103 Rear Panel Connections ...........................................................................24

Table 5: Alarm Contact Connector Pin Out ........................................................................25

Table 6: Description of VS103 Front Panel LED's ..............................................................26

Table 7: Description of Front Panel FCS183-AEMS LED's .................................................28

Table 8: Description of FCS193 Front Panel LEDs.............................................................29

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1 Product overview

This manual is written for users of the Nevion Ventura VS103 4RU chassis. It provides the
necessary information for installation, configuration and operation of the product.

The manual covers the following topics:

• Technical Specification

• Installation

• WEB interface description including configuration

• Alarm listings

• Maintenance

1.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes

The following warnings, cautions and notes are used and highlighted in this manual as
shown below:

Warning: This is a warning. Warnings give information, which if strictly

observed, will prevent personal injury and death, or damage to personal

property or the environment.

Caution: This is a caution. Cautions give information, which if strictly followed,

will prevent damage to equipment or other goods.

Note: Notes provide supplementary information. They are highlighted for

emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately after the relevant

text.

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2 Description

The Ventura VS103 4RU chassis is designed for both studio & network applications.
Single or dual redundant power supply options are available, using VS134-AC or VS134-

DC power units. These power supplies are field serviceable and are hot swappable.
Monitoring of all modules & power supplies within the chassis are sent to LED’s on the
chassis front panel. The VS103 chassis is NEBS Level 3 compliant.

A fan tray is integrated into the chassis to provide internal cooling. The fan modules
prevent the maximum operating temperature limit of the power units from being exceeded,
under high ambient temperature conditions. Fan alarms are generated in the event of a fan
failure and the fan tray can be easily replaced without affecting the operation of the chassis.

The VS103 chassis is compatible with the FCS183-AEMS and FCS193-AEMS (Advanced
Network Management System) that provides remote status, alarms and configurations via a
web GUI and SNMP. The FCS1x3-AEMS card is available for use in slot 1 of the chassis.
For more information on this Card, please see the respective FCS1x3-AEMS user manual.

All Ventura card modules housed in the VS103 chassis can be interrogated for
comprehensive status, control and alarm information using the chassis Element Manager
(AEMS). The latest version of the chassis (VS103-AC-IFAH-90X) adds a high-speed
Ethernet connection between the FCS193-AEMS and all cards slots. This feature has to be
supported by the firmware installed on the functional cards.

The Element Manager card is a field serviceable unit & is hot-swappable.
All Ventura cards (video, audio etc.) can be mixed in the same chassis, with all cards, hot-

swappable. Fiber, video, audio & alarm connections are made to the rear of the chassis,
via individual, card specific, rear connector panels. The VS103 chassis is shown in Figure
1 below.

The chassis options are detailed in the Ordering Options section below.
The Nevion Ventura VS103 is a carrier class, NEBS Level 3 certified chassis platform. It is

designed to meet the exacting requirements of broadcast and production facilities, the
VS103 is a future-proof solution for professional video processing and transport.

Figure 1: VS103 Chassis

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To

slots

2 -10

Power

Supply 1

Slots 2-10

Element

Management

Card

(Optional)

Power

Supply 2

Element

Management

Indication &

Control

AC or DC

AC or DC

ETH

RS232

+12V

-12V

+5V

+3.3V

Alarms

I2C

Fan

Assembly

Slot 1

LED

Alarm

Module

Alarms

ETH

Figure 2: VS103 Chassis Block Diagram

2.1 Ordering Options

There are two chassis options:

 VS103-xx-IFAH

10-slot 4RU chassis with front venting cooling

 VS103-xx-FTH

10-slot 4RU chassis with rear venting cooling

Both versions are available with AC or DC internal power supply modules.
Each of these chassis options can be ordered with no power supply modules, a single

power supply modules (-PS option) or an additional second redundant power supply
module (-RPS suffix). Note the -NC option defines that no power cord will be supplied.
These can be ordered separately (or supplied locally) to suit the region of installation.

The field serviceable replacement parts can also be ordered.
The chassis and replacement part options are listed in the tables below.
Ventura chassis products with “-90X” in the product name are fitted with high-speed back

panel (Ethernet). This type of chassis requires the new generation element manager,
FCS193-AEMS, and is compatible with Ventura cards VS902, VS906 and VS909. Other
types of cards should not be fitted in this chassis (including VS901).

The integrated Ethernet comms in the -90x option chassis allows for fast upgrading of cards
(~10x quicker than via the I2C bus) without the need for any external cabling.

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Product Name

Description

VS103-AC-IFAH-NC

VS103-AC-IFAH, High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis for up
to 10 Ventura modules, integrated high airflow fan assembly. Can be
fitted with 1 or 2 internal AC power supplies (VS134-AC, sold
separately).
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS103-AC-IFAH-NC-PS

VS103-AC-IFAH, High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis for up
to 10 Ventura modules, integrated high airflow fan assembly. Fitted
with 1 internal AC power supply (VS134-AC).
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS103-AC-IFAH-NC-RPS

VS103-AC-IFAH, High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis for up
to 10 Ventura modules, integrated high airflow fan assembly. Fitted
with redundant internal AC power supplies (2x VS134-AC).
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS103-AC-FTH-NC

VS103-AC-FTH, High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis for up to
10 Ventura modules, integrated high airflow flat top fan assembly.
Can be fitted with 1 or 2 internal AC power supplies (VS134-AC, sold
separately).
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS103-AC-FTH-NC-PS

VS103-AC-FTH, High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis for up to
10 Ventura modules, integrated high airflow flat top fan assembly.
Fitted with 1 internal AC power supplies (VS134-AC).
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS103-AC-FTH-NC-RPS

VS103-AC-FTH, High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis for up to
10 Ventura modules, integrated high airflow flat top fan assembly.
Fitted with redundant internal AC power supplies (2x VS134-AC),
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS103-AC-IFAH-90X-NC

High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis. Can hold element
manager (FCS193) and up to 9 additional VS90X modules.
Integrated high airflow fan assembly (bottom to front airflow). Can
be fitted with 1 or 2 internal AC power supplies (VS134-AC, sold
separately). No power cord.

VS103-AC-IFAH-90X-NC-RPS

High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis. Can hold element
manager (FCS193) and can hold up to 9 additional VS90X
modules. Integrated high airflow fan assembly (bottom to front
airflow). Fitted with redundant internal AC power supplies (2x
VS134-AC). No power cord.

VS103-AC-IFAH-90X-NC-RPS-EM

High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis. Includes element
manager (FCS193) and can hold up to 9 additional VS90X
modules. Integrated high airflow fan assembly (bottom to front
airflow). Fitted with redundant internal AC power supplies (2x
VS134-AC). No power cord.

Table 1: VS103 AC Chassis Hardware Options

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Product Name

Description

VS103-DC-FTH

VS103-DC-FTH-PS

VS103-DC-FTH-RPS

VS103-DC-FTH, High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis for up to
10 Ventura modules, integrated high airflow flat top fan assembly.
Can be fitted with 1 or 2 internal DC power supplies (VS134-DC,
sold separately).
(-PS denotes supplied with 1x VS134-DC)
(-RPS denotes supplied with 2x VS134-DC)

VS103-DC-IFAH

VS103-DC-IFAH-PS

VS103-DC-IFAH-RPS

VS103-DC-IFAH, High airflow 4RU x 19" rack mount chassis for up
to 10 Ventura modules, integrated high airflow fan assembly. Can be
fitted with 1 or 2 internal DC power supplies (VS134-DC, sold
separately).
(-PS denotes supplied with 1x VS134-DC)
(-RPS denotes supplied with 2x VS134-DC)

Table 2: VS103 DC Chassis Hardware Options

Product Name

Description

VS111

1RU Heat Deflector for the Ventura VS103 chassis.

VS112-H

VS112-HFTB

1RU Heat Baffle with Fans for Ventura VS103 chassis.

-H denotes for Ventura VS103 High airflow chassis

-HFTB denotes front to back airflow

VS134-AC

AC power supply for VS103 High Airflow chassis, 110-240VAC,
300W

VS134-DC

DC power supply for VS103 High Airflow chassis, -48VDC, 300W

VS113

AC power supply for VS103 chassis, 110-240VAC, 200W

VS123

DC power supply for VS103 chassis, -48VDC, 200W

Table 3: VS103 Chassis/PSU Replacement Hardware Options

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3 Applications

The VS103 chassis is designed for a range of application including both broadcast and
telco applications. The 4RU chassis is ideal for installations where high channel density in
minimal rack space is required.

The VS103 provides accommodation for up to a total of 9 modules in the Nevion Ventura
220mm Eurocard range, in any combination of cards. Slot 1 is reserved for the FCS183­AEMS or FCS193-AEMS element management card, when this option is required.

The chassis can be mounted in standard 19” racks & depending upon the ordering options

you can have the airflow, back to front or front to back.
The VS134-AC & VS134-DC power units are designed to provide the maximum load

possible with all ten chassis slots occupied & with only one power unit installed. When two
power units are installed, full power redundancy is achieved.

Two AC or two DC power units may be installed, depending upon ordering option.

Key Features

• Robust carrier-class design

• 10 slots for any combination of cards from the Ventura series (max. chassis power

limit applies).

• Dual redundant power supplies (AC or DC) ensure maximum system up time

• Hot swappable cards and power supplies

• Field serviceable fans ensure system longevity

• Front panel summary LEDs of power supply status, board monitors and fan monitors

• Drop-down front door for card access

• Passive chassis backplane

• 19” rack mountable

• Optional Advanced Element Management System that provides remote status,

alarms and configurations via SNMP and Ethernet, without occupying a card slot

• NEBS Level 3 certified for reliable performance in harsh environments

• High speed back plane with integrated Ethernet comms (only with -90x option

chassis and FCS193-AEMS)

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4 Specifications

4.1 VS103

4.1.1 Internal A.C. Power Supply VS134-AC

Power input connectors:

IEC 320

Power Unit:

VS134-AC

Voltage:

Auto ranging, 90-264V, 42-70Hz

Power:

300W

Current:

4.3A max

Efficiency:

78-83% typical at AC 115V, full load

Fusing:

6.3A, internal line fuse provided, non-user
serviceable

Output:

+5V, +3.3V, 12V

Redundant/Hot Swap:

Full power 1+1 redundant, hot swap capable

LED Indicator:

Green = input power ON and outputs within
regulation

Amber = output power fault.

Weight:

Approx: 2.32 lbs / 1.052 kgs

Operating Temperature:

0º – 50ºC

Storage Temperature:

-40º to 85ºC

Relative Humidity:

Up to 90% RH, non-condensing

4.1.2 Internal D.C. Power Supply VS134-DC

Power input connectors:

IEC 320

Power Unit:

VS134-DC

Voltage:

Auto ranging, 36-72V, 42-70Hz

Power:

300W

Current:

7.58A max @ 48V nom, full load: 0.16A, no load

Efficiency:

83% typical

Fusing:

6.3A, internal line fuse provided, non-user
serviceable

Output:

+5V, +3.3V, 12V

Redundant/Hot Swap:

Full power 1+1 redundant, hot swap capable

LED Indicator:

Green = input power ON and outputs within
regulation

Amber = input and/or output power fault.

Weight:

Approx: 1.47 lbs / 0.66 kgs

Operating Temperature:

0º – 50ºC

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Storage Temperature:

-40º to 85ºC

Relative Humidity:

Up to 90% RH, non-condensing

4.1.3 General

Compliance:

NEBS Level 3, UL, CSA, CE, FCC

(Part15,Class A), C-Tick

Operating temperature:

0 to 50°C ambient.

Storage temperature:

-40 to 85°C ambient.

Relative humidity:

5% to 85%

Mechanical:

4RU x 19" rack

Size:

5.25” x 19”x 14”

Weight:

5.1Kg (11.22 lbs)

Blanking panels:

For rear unused slots.

Safety ground & ESD:

Rear panel knurled nut connection. Use 18AWG
or thicker

4.1.4 Relay Alarm Outputs

Power unit 1 Major & Minor alarm

TTL alarms via 37w D type connector.
(0V=alarm)

Power unit 2 Major & Minor alarm:

TTL alarms via 37w D type connector.
(0V=alarm)

Fan Major & Minor alarm:

TTL alarms via 37w D type connector.
(0V=alarm)

Individual Card Major alarms:

TTL alarms via 37w D type connector.
(0V=alarm)
Individual isolated relay contacts on card rear
panels NO

Individual Card Minor alarms:

TTL alarms via 37w D type connector.
(0V=alarm)

Individual isolated relay contacts on card rear
panels NO

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5 VS103 Chassis

The VS103 chassis allows Ventura card modules to be fitted from the front of the chassis.
All connections are made to the rear of chassis.

The card slots number (from the front) left to right with card slot 1 next to the PSUs. Card
slot 1 is reserved for the AEMS module.

The VS103-AC-FTH chassis is a rear venting chassis with intake from the underside, see
section Chassis Installation/Ventilation.

Figure 3: VS103-AC-FTH Chassis Front View

Figure 4: VS103-AC-FTH Oblique View*

*Chassis shown in both original and new branding colour scheme.

The VS103-AC-IFAH has the fan tray module facing forwards and is a front venting chassis
again with intake from the underside.

Figure 5: VS103-AC-IFAH Chassis Front View

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When opening the front door of the chassis, unscrew the two retaining screws
simultaneously. Allow the front panel to drop down for access to the interior of the chassis.

Figure 6: VS103 internal chassis with redundant PSU modules

To remove cards from the chassis, unscrew the locking screws. Then, use the unseat tool
by hooking it on the desired card and then firmly pulling out.

Figure 7: VS103 Rear Chassis Panel & AC & Connectors

Ventura card connector panels fit vertically on the rear of the chassis. They are secured
with two retaining screws.

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6 Installation

6.1 Inspection

Inspect the VS103 for signs of damage. The shipping container should prevent damage to
the product. Keep the shipping container, as it will be required should the product need to
be returned or shipped further.

6.2 Handling

The VS103 power supply contains static sensitive devices and proper static free handling
precautions should be observed.

When individual modules are stored, they should be placed in antistatic bags. Proper
antistatic procedures should be followed when inserting and removing cards from these
bags.

Caution: The VS103 should be handled carefully to prevent safety hazards

and equipment damage. Follow the instructions for installation and use only

installation accessories recommended by the manufacturers.

6.3 Location

The VS103 is suitable for installation in Network Telecommunication Facilities and locations
where the National Electrical Code (NEC) applies. However AC powered installations an
external Surge Protective Device (SPD) must be installed at the AC power service entrance
(see definition in the NEC).

6.4 Grounding

Chassis ground connection of the equipment-mounting frame is via the earth connection on
the three-pin (IEC) AC mains supply inlet. This is a safety ground and must be connected.
Ground can also be made to rack housing the VS103 chassis via the two grounding nuts on
the alarm panel at the rear of the chassis.

Warning: The chassis must be correctly earthed through the moulded plug

supplied. If the local mains supply does not provide an earth connection do not

connect the unit.

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6.5 Chassis Installation/Ventilation

The VS103 chassis may be installed in a 19” rack.
The VS103 chassis with integral fan tray, (4RU), is designed to be stacked directly above

each other. No space is required between 4RU chassis, as the fan tray from the lower
chassis is angled to allow airflow up into the chassis above.

If the VS103 chassis is not rack mounted clearance must be allowed under the chassis for
cooling airflow to enter the chassis.

Chassis cooling is provided by an internal fan module. This module draws air from under
the chassis and exhausts the air to either the front (IFAH) or rear (FTH) of the chassis. See
Figure 8 below.

VS103-IFAH

VS103-FTH

Rack

front

Rack

front

Figure 8: VS103 Chassis ventilation

Caution: The lowest chassis should have an angled vent panel (VS111) fitted

directly below.

This prevents any hot air rising up into the chassis from any equipment fitted

below. It also prevents anyone blocking the air inlet to this chassis, by fitting

equipment directly underneath.

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6.6 Installation Environment

As with any electronic device, the VS103 should be installed where it will not be subjected
to extreme temperatures, humidity, or electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the
selected site should meet the following requirements:

 The ambient temperature should be between 0 and 50 °C (32 and 122 °F).
 The relative humidity should be less than 85 %, non-condensing. Do not install the

unit in areas of high humidity or where there is danger of water ingress.

 Surrounding electric devices should comply with the electromagnetic field (EMC)

standard IEC 801-3, Level 2 (less than 3 V/m field strength).

 Make sure the equipment is adequately ventilated. Do not block the ventilation

holes above, below or on either side of the chassis (depending on which frame the
card has been installed in).

 When a single VS103 chassis has been installed, ensure that a VS111 heat

deflector is fitted directly below, to prevent hot air rising into the chassis.

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6.7 AC Power Operation

When only one AC power unit is to be fitted, it should be installed in the left hand, PSU1
slot. Two 6.3 amp fuses should be provided via the AC IN 1, IEC connector.

With twin power unit installations, the right hand slot, PSU2 is powered via the AC IN 2 IEC
connector.

Figure 9: Internal Power Supply

6.8 DC Power Operation

When only one DC power unit is to be fitted, it should be installed in the left hand, PSU1
slot.

A fused 8amp DC supply should be provided via the DC IN 1 Screw Terminal Block.
With twin power unit installations, the right hand slot, PSU2 is powered via the DC IN 2

Screw terminal Block.

The DC input power is isolated from ground. Typically, the DC feed is negative (on the “-“

terminal) and the positive (“+” terminal) is used as an isolated DC return. Alternately, a

positive feed can be used (connect to the “+” terminal) and the negative (“-“) can be used
as an isolated DC return.

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6.9 Ventura Card Module Installation

Caution: Only VS902/VS906 and VS909 cards should be installed in the

VS103-AC-IFAH-90X chassis. Installation of any other Ventura card modules

may result in damage to the card, AEMS or chassis.

The power supplies and the increased airflow cooling provided in the VS103-AC-IFAH
chassis allows all 9 cards slots (plus AEMS in slot 1) to be fully populated with any
combination of Ventura card modules.

There is only one exception to this rule. When VS902-10G-Linear cards are installed, a
maximum of 7 cards is permitted.

Caution: The maximum number of installed VS902-10G-LIN cards is 7

A Ventura module includes a main board and a rear panel.

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Step #1

Locate the rear of the VS103 chassis. The VS103 chassis below does not have any
Ventura modules installed.

If there is a blank panel installed, it must be removed before installation of any Ventura
module.

Step #2

Install the Ventura Module’s rear panel on the backplane connector. Then, secure the
connector panel to the rear of the chassis by securing the screws onto the chassis.

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Step #3

Open VS103 front door and locate the same slot where the rear panel is installed in step
#2. Align the main board’s PCB such that it slides into the card guides on the top& bottom
of the chassis. Push the Ventura Module main board all the way in, and then tighten the
card’s top & bottom securing screws.

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6.10 Ventura Fan Module Removal and Installation

Step #1

Open front door of Ventura VS103 Chassis

Step #2

Locate LED board on left side of VS103

Chassis

Step #3

Locate LED board cables

Step #4

Unseat latch & remove cables

from LED board

Step #5

Then pull cable through

notch on chassis as shown

above

Step #6

Locate tab inside fan

assembly.

Step #7

With flathead screwdriver

unseat tab securing fan

assembly.

Step #8

Tab is seated above. Unseat

tabs on both left and right

side of chassis.

LED Board

Tab

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Step #9

Tab is unseated above.

Step #10

With tabs unseated slowly remove fan tray from chassis. If
tabs are not unseated repeat steps 7-9. Remove fan
assembly from chassis.

Step #11

Ensure that the top portion of
the chassis is clear. Removal is
complete.

Step #12
Install new fan assembly.

Obtain new chassis fan
assembly.

Step #13

Ensure that the top portion of
the chassis is clear.

Step #14

Slide the new fan assembly on
top of chassis. Slide until you
hear the tabs click in place and
it is flush with the front of the
chassis. Allow for clearance of
power/alarm LED board cables.
Connect cables into LED board
once assembly is settled into
place.

Step #15

Connect and seat LED

board power/alarm cables.

Step #16

The fan assembly is now
complete.

Tab

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7 Connections

7.1 VS103-AC Rear Panel Connections

The following rear assembly drawings are intended to show connection order and
approximate layout only.

Figure 10: Rear Panel AC Power Connections

7.2 VS103-DC Rear Panel Connections

Figure 11: Rear Panel DC Power Connections

The -48 VDC power cable goes to the negative (-) input of the power supply and the DC
power return cable goes to the positive (+) input of the power supply. Using a voltage
meter, check the polarity at -48 VDC input screw terminal connector. The voltage meter
should be set with the Red lead on + input and Black lead at the – input. The voltage on
the meter should read +48VDC. If this is not the case, reverse the power cables on each
power supply.

7.3 Rear Connector Panel

Label or Location

Description

AC IN 1

AC Power In 1, IEC 320 Connector

AC IN 2

AC Power In 2, IEC 320 Connector

DC IN 1

DC Power In 1, Terminal screw connector

DC IN 2

DC Power In 2, Terminal screw connector

Table 4: VS103 Rear Panel Connections

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7.4 Rear Panel Alarms

Contact alarms for each chassis slot, power supply and fans are provided on the rear panel
of the chassis via a 37-way d-type connector.

Figure 12: Power alarm contact board

The rear alarm contact connector is located above the power input connectors and ESD
ground nuts.

In the table below, Alarm 1 denotes Major alarm and Alarm 2 denotes minor alarm.

Pin No

Function

Pin No

Function

1

Gnd

20

Gnd

2

Gnd

21

Slot 1 - Alarm 2

3

Gnd

22

Slot 2 - Alarm 2

4

Slot 2 - Alarm 1

23

Slot 3 - Alarm 2

5

Fan Major Alarm

24

Slot 3 - Alarm 1

6

Slot 10 - Alarm 2

25

Slot 10 - Alarm 1

7

Slot 9 - Alarm 2

26

PS1 Fail - Major Alarm

8

Slot 9 - Alarm 1

27

PS1 Degrade - Minor Alarm

9

Slot 8 - Alarm 2

28

Slot 8 - Alarm 1

10

Slot 7 - Alarm 2

29

Slot 7 - Alarm 1

11

Slot 6 - Alarm 2

30

Slot 6 - Alarm 1

12

Slot 5 - Alarm 2

31

Slot 5 - Alarm 1

13

Slot 4 - Alarm 2

32

Gnd

14

Slot 4 - Alarm 1

33

Gnd

15

Gnd

34

PS2 Degrade - Minor Alarm

16

Gnd

35

PS2 Fail - Major Alarm

17

Fan Minor Alarm

36

Gnd

18

Gnd

37

Gnd

19

Slot 1 - Alarm 1

Table 5: Alarm Contact Connector Pin Out

Pin 1 is located top right, pin 19 top left, pin 20 bottom right and pin 37 bottom left.

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7.5 Front Panel LED's

A number of LED indicators are provided on the front panel of the chassis to provide a
visual status of the chassis hardware. Board monitor summary alarms are also provided to
indicate whether any of the Ventura cards installed in the chassis have current alarms
activated.

The front panels LEDs are replicated on the AEMS web interface.
For each LED the table below provides a description of the indicator and the meaning of the

indicator based on the colour of the LED.

Figure 13: LED Indicators

Label

Description

DC Power:

LED (green) Power supply normal

Power Major Alarm:

LED (red) Failure of power supplies

Power Minor Alarm:

LED (amber) Failure of power supplies

Board Monitor Major Alarm:

LED (red) Major alarm active on card
module in slots 1 to 10

Board Monitor Minor Alarm:

LED (amber) Minor alarm active on card
module in slots 1 to 10

Fan Monitor Major Alarm:

LED (red) Failure of two or more fans

Fan Monitor Minor Alarm:

LED (amber) Failure of one fan module

Table 6: Description of VS103 Front Panel LED's

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8 Element Management

When the element management option is chosen, Ethernet and serial port connections are
available at the rear of the element management card. A separate Installation manual for
the Element Management Card (FCS183-AEMS and FCS193-AEMS) is available, showing
the relevant connections and configuration.

Figure 14: FCS183-AEMS Element Management Card

Figure 15: FCS193-AEMS Element Management Card

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8.1 Element Management LED Indicators

The AEMS unit has a number of LED Indicators present on the front panel that represent
system status indicators. These LEDs indicate the following information.

Label

Description

FCS183

DC

Card Power

Green = internal power supplied to the card is
present

Off = Card has failed to turn on

ECG

Card ECG Heart Beat /
Status

Flashing Blue = the unit is running correctly.
The LED will stop pulsing for a short period while

the unit closes down after power is removed.
The LED will be permanently on during boot up.

LINK

Network Port Link

Green = Link up
Off = Link down

ACT

Network Activity

Flashing Amber = Packets received
Off = No activity

CARD

Card Alarm

Red = major alarm is detected with either the
FCS183-AEMS unit or the chassis power supplies.

Amber = minor alarm is detected with either the
FCS183-AEMS unit or the chassis power supplies.

SHELF

Shelf Alarm

Red = major card alarm is detected with a Ventura
card in slots 2 to 10 of the chassis.

Amber = minor alarm is detected with a Ventura
card in slots 2 to 10 of the chassis.

PROG

Network Port A Link

Amber = programming is active

Table 7: Description of Front Panel FCS183-AEMS LED's

The FCS193-AEMS unit has 8 LED status indicators present on the front panel. These
convey the following information:

Label

Description

FCS193

PWR

Card Power

Green = internal power supplied to the card is
present

Off = Card has failed to turn on

ECG

Card ECG Heart Beat /
Status

Flashing Blue = the unit is running correctly.
ECG Heart Beat - Fades in and out during the card

boot process and blinks when booted. LED
remains off if the card is shutdown.

FAIL

Card Fail Indicator

Red = internal card error detected or card not
booted

LINK

Network Port Link

Green = Link up
Off = Link down

Rear Ethernet Port Link LED

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ACT

Network Activity

Flashing Amber = Packets received
Off = No activity

Rear Ethernet Activity LED

CARD

Card Alarm

Red = major card alarm is detected with a Ventura
card in slots 2 to 10 of the chassis.

Amber = minor alarm is detected with a Ventura
card in slots 2 to 10 of the chassis.

PSU

Power Supply Alarm

Red = Major PSU Major
Amber = Minor alarm PSU alarm

FANS

Fan Alarm

Red = Major alarm. Failure of two or more fan
modules

Amber = Minor alarm, single fan module failure

Table 8: Description of FCS193 Front Panel LEDs

8.2 Element Manager Module Installation

The Element Manager module should be installed in Slot 1 of the VS103 chassis.
Element manager installation should follow the procedure detailed in the Ventura Card

Module Installation section of this document.

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9 Maintenance and Storage

9.1 Maintenance

No regular maintenance is required.
Care however should be taken to ensure that all connectors are kept clean and free from

contamination of any kind. This is especially important in fibre optic equipment where
cleanliness of optical connections is critical to performance.

9.2 Storage

If the equipment is not to be used for an extended period, it is recommended the whole unit
be placed in a sealed plastic bag to prevent dust contamination. In areas of high humidity, a
suitably sized bag of silica gel should be included to deter corrosion.

Where individual circuit cards are stored, they should be placed in antistatic bags. Proper
antistatic procedures should be followed when inserting or removing cards from these bags.

9.3 Operational Safety

WARNING

Operation of electronic equipment involves the use of voltages
and currents that may be dangerous to human life. Note that
under certain conditions dangerous potentials may exist in some
circuits when power controls are in the OFF position.
Maintenance personnel should observe all safety regulations.

Do not make any adjustments inside equipment with power ON,
unless proper precautions are observed. All internal adjustments
should only be made by suitably qualified personnel. All
operational adjustments are available externally without the need
for removing covers or use of extender cards.

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Appendix A - Glossary

1000Base-T

The term for the electrical Gigabit Ethernet interface. This is the most common
interface for Gigabit Ethernet. Most Gigabit-enabled PCs and equipment support this
interface.

3G-SDI

3Gbit High Definition - Serial Digital Interface. 3G-SDI, consisting of a single

2.970Gbit/s serial link, is standardized in SMPTE 424M that can replace the dual
link HD-SDI.

AES

AES3 is the standard used for the transport of digital audio signals between
professional audio devices. It is also known as AES/EBU and is published by the
Audio Engineering Society (AES). It is able to carry two channels of PCM audio over
several different transmission mediums including balanced and unbalanced lines
and optical fibre.

ARP

Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol used to “resolve” IP addresses into
underlying Ethernet MAC addresses.

CRC

Cycle Redundancy Checking. Used to check if data is error free in SDI signals.

DiffServ

Differentiated Services. A mechanism used on layer 3 - e.g. the IP layer - to
differentiate between traffic of various types. DiffServ is based on the ToS/DSCP
field and provides a mechanism for the network to give e.g. video traffic higher
priority than other traffic (for example Internet traffic).

DSCP

Differentiated Services Code Point. A value assigned in the IP header and used for
Class-of-Service prioritisation in a DiffServ domain.

DVB

Digital Video Broadcasting. The European consortium defining standards for
transmission of digital TV broadcasts, primarily in Europe.

DVB ASI

Digital Video Broadcasting Asynchronous Serial Interface. A common physical
interface for transmission of MPEG2 Transport Streams (i.e. MPEG2-compressed
video) over a serial interface, typically coaxial cables.

EDH

Error Detection and Handling. Used to check if data is error free.

Ethernet

Originally a 10 Mbit/s shared medium network type developed by Xerox. Later
transformed into an official standard. Nowadays, most Ethernet networks are based
on full duplex connections over twisted pair cables. Ethernet switches in the network
take care of routing Ethernet frames between nodes. The speeds now supported
are 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s and 100 0 Mbit/s. 10Gigabit/s Ethernet networks
are now emerging.

FEC

Forward Error Correction. A mechanism to protect data transmission by adding
redundant information. Increasing the amount of redundant data will enable the
receiver to correct more errors (i.e. regenerate lost packets) in case of network data
loss.

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HD-SDI

High Definition - Serial Digital Interface. Also known as ANSI/SMPTE SMPTE
292M-1998. A specification describing how to digitize and transmit uncompressed
high definition video signals. The typical bit rate of an HD-SDI signal is 1485 Mbit/s.

HDTV

High Definition Television. Television standard(s) that provide(s) improved picture
resolution, horizontally and vertically, giving clearer and more detailed TV pictures.

HTTP

HyperText Transfer Protocol. The fundamental protocol used on the Internet for
transmission of WEB pages and other data between servers and PCs.

ICMP

Internet Control Message Protocol. ICMP messages, delivered in IP packets, are
used for out-of-band messages related to network operation.

IGMP

Internet Group Management Protocol. IGMP is a protocol used to manage multicast
on the Internet. For a host (receiver unit) to receive a multicast, it needs to transmit

IGMP “join” messages in the right format. Three versions exist. IGMPv2 is

commonly used today, but IGMPv3 is becoming more common, and allows for
source specific multicasting (SSM).

JPEG2000

A wavelet-based image compression standard. It was created by the Joint
Photographic Experts Group committee with the intention to supersede their original
discrete cosine transform-based JPEG standard. JPEG2000 can operate at higher
compression ratios without generating the characteristic ’blocky and blurry’ artefacts
of the original DCT-based JPEG standard.

MADI

Multichannel Audio Digital Interface (or AES10). Created by the Audio Engineering
Society (AES) it is a communications protocol which defines the data format and
electrical characteristics of an interface that carries multiple channels of digital
audio.

MPEG-2

Moving Picture Experts Group 2. The compression standard used today on most
satellite and cable TV digital broadcasts. MPEG-2 also includes standardisation of
data transport of video using other compression techniques, and other types of
information.

MPLS

Multi-protocol Label Switching. A Quality of Service mechanism for IP networks that
allows IP packets to flow along a predefined path in a network, improving the
reliability and robustness of the transmission.

MPTS

Multi Program Transport Stream. MPEG2 transport stream that carry multiple
TV/Radio services.

Multicast

An IP mechanism that allows transmission of data to multiple receivers. A multicast
can also have several transmit sources simultaneously. In video applications,
multicast is typically used to distribute a video signal from a central source to
multiple destinations.

NMS

Network Management System. A system used to supervise elements in an IP
network.
When a device reports an alarm, the alarm will be collected by the NMS and
reported to the operator. NMS systems typically collect valuable statistics
information about the network performance and can provide early warning to the
operator of network issues.

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PAT

Program Association Table. Holds the location of the corresponding PMTs.

PID

Packet Identifier. A unique integer value used to associate elementary streams of a
program.

PMT

Program Map Table. Identifies and contains the locations of the streams that make
up each service.

PCR

Program Clock Reference. A sampled 27 MHz video clock used in MPEG2
Transport Streams. The primary purpose of the PCR is clock synchronisation of
transmitter and receivers.

PDV

Packet Delay Variation is the difference in end-to-end one-way delay between
selected packets in a flow with any lost packets being ignored (RFC3393).

PID

Packet Identifier. An 11 bit field in an MPEG2 transport packet defining a logical
channel. 8192 unique logical channels may coexist in one network.

PSI/SI

Program Specific Information / Service Information. These are information tables
(metadata) carried in MPEG2 transport streams in addition to video and audio. The
information carried is typically service/program IDs, program names and conditional
access information.

QoS

Quality of Service. A common term for a set of parameters describing the quality of
an IP network: Throughput, availability, delay, jitter and packet loss.

RIP2

Routing Information Protocol v2. A protocol used between network routers to
exchange routing tables and information.

RSVP

ReSerVation Protocol. A Quality-of-service oriented protocol used by network
elements to reserve capacity in an IP network before a transmission session takes
place.

RTP

Real-time Transfer Protocol. A protocol designed for transmission of real-time data
like video and audio over IP networks.

SD-SDI

Standard Definition Serial Digital Interface. Also known as ANSI/SMPTE 259M-1997
or
ITU-R BT.656. A specification describing how to digitize and transmit uncompressed
standard definition video signals. The typical bit rate of an SD-SDI signal is
270Mbit/s.

SDI

Serial Digital Interface. Used to describe both HD-SDI and SD-SDI input and output
ports.

SDTI

Serial Data Transport Interface. A mechanism that allows transmission of various
types of data over an SDI signal. This may be one or more compressed video
signals or other proprietary data types. The advantage of SDTI is that existing SDI
transmission infrastructure can be used to transport other types of data.

SDTV

Standard Definition Television. The normal television standard/resolution in use
today.

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SFP

Small Form-factor Pluggable module. A standardized mechanism to allow usage of
various electrical or optical interfaces to provide Gigabit Ethernet. Several types of
SFP modules exist: Single mode fibre modules for long-distance transmission and
multi-mode fibre modules for shorter distances. SFP is also known as “mini-GBIC”.

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol. A fundamental and simple protocol for
management of network elements. Commonly used by Network Management
Systems and other applications.

SNTP

Simple Network Time Protocol is an Internet protocol used to synchronize the
system clocks of computers to a time reference. It is a simplified version of the NTP
protocol which is overcomplicated for many applications.

SPTS

Single Program Transport Stream. MPEG2 Transport Stream that contains a single
program/service.

TCP

Transmission Control Protocol. A “reliable” protocol above the IP layer that provides
automatic retransmission of datagrams in case of packet loss, making it very robust
and tolerant against network errors. TCP is the fundamental protocol used in the
Internet for WEB traffic (HTTP protocol). TCP is indented for point-to-point
communication; TCP cannot be used for communication from one node to many
others.

TCP/IP

A common term used for the Internet protocol suite, i.e. the set of protocols needed
for fundamental IP network access: TCP, IP, UDP, ARP etc.

ToS

Type of Service. This is a field in the header of IP datagrams to provide various
service types. It has now been “taken over” and reused by DiffServ.

Transport Stream (TS)

The common name for an MPEG2 Transport Stream. A bit stream used to carry a
multiplex of packets, each identified by a unique Packet Identifier (PID) defining a
logical channel.
A PID stream typically represents a video or an audio service.

UDP

User Datagram Protocol. An “unreliable” protocol above the IP layer that also
provides port multiplexing. UDP allows transmission of IP data packets to several
receiving processes in the same unit/device. UDP is used in multicast applications.

Unicast

Point-to-point connection. In this mode, a transmit node sends e.g. video data direct
to a unique destination address.

VLAN

Virtual Local Area Network, a network of units that behave as if they are connected
to the same wire even though they may be physically located on different segments
of a LAN.

XML

eXtensible Markup Language. A common self-describing text-based data format.
Used for many purposes: Meta-data, configuration files, documents, etc. The
readability of the format has made it very popular and is now the basis of many
types of WEB services.

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General environmental requirements for Nevion equipment

1.

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

-

Operating room temperature range:

0°C to 50°C

-

Operating relative humidity range:

<85% (non-condensing)

2.

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

-

Temperature range:

0°C to 50°C

-

Relative humidity range:

<85% (non-condensing)

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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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Appendix B Materials declaration and recycling
information

B.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.

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)

VS103 (all versions)

O O O O O

O

VS134 PSU

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.

This is indicated by the product marking:

B.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 labelled 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.