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VikinX Sublime 3G/HD/SD-SDI Routers Rev. AB
Nevion Europe
P.O. Box 1020
3204 Sandefjord, Norway
Support phone 1: +47 33 48 99 97
Support phone 2: +47 90 60 99 99
Nevion USA
1600 Emerson Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93033, USA
Toll free North America: (866) 515-0811
Outside North America: +1 (805) 247-8560
E-mail: support@nevion.com
See http://www.nevion.com/support/ for service hours for customer support globally.
Updated chapter 5.2 with supported ethernet
modes.
Added comment for the MRP protocol option in
Chapter 3.7. Fan error alarm described in chapter
4.2 and Appendix B.1 and B.2.
Added Appendix B.
Added Grass Valley Native Protocol in Chapter 3.7
and Appendix B.2.
Added Chapter 7.1.10.
Changed Chapter 7.1.1.
Undone moving Chapter 3 to Chapter 2.
Updated Declaration of Conformity.
Added 16x2 protocol info in Chapter 2.13;
Updated wiring information in Chapter 5.2;
Corrected housing and gender spec on D-sub 9-pin
contacts.
Removed old Revision history;
Moved chapter 3 to chapter 2.
Added chapters 2.1.1, 3.8 and 0.
Updated chapters 3.7, 4.2 and 7.1.8.
Added Non-Square / partly configured routers.
Updated Declaration of Conformity.
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 ........................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Mechanics ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Weight and power consumption ................................................................................. 9
2.2 Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Control .........................................................................................................................10
2.4 SD-SDI specifications...................................................................................................10
2.5 3G/HD-SDI specifications .............................................................................................11
2.6 Connection details ........................................................................................................12
2.6.1 Power Supply pin-out ................................................................................................13
3 Configuration ....................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Router level ..................................................................................................................14
3.2 Router mode ................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 Router mode on NxN square routers .........................................................................14
3.2.2 Router extension mode on 16x2 routers ....................................................................19
3.3 Power alarm .................................................................................................................19
3.4 Power-up mode / Extension enable ..............................................................................19
3.5 Configuring output on Single bus panels ......................................................................20
3.6 Configuring switching time ...........................................................................................20
3.7 Configuring protocol options .........................................................................................20
3.8 Configuring Input options .............................................................................................22
3.8.1 Input EQ ....................................................................................................................22
3.9 Configuring Output options ...........................................................................................23
3.9.1 Output reclocker ................................................................................................ ........23
3.9.2 Slew rate settings ......................................................................................................23
3.9.3 Laser settings ............................................................................................................23
4 LED status indication ................................................................ ........................... 25
4.1 Start-up ........................................................................................................................25
4.2 Alarm states .................................................................................................................25
4.3 Ethernet states .............................................................................................................25
5 Router communication ......................................................................................... 26
5.1 Serial connection ..........................................................................................................26
5.1.1 Maximum cable length (RS-232) ...............................................................................26
5.2 Ethernet connection .....................................................................................................27
5.2.1 HW limitations ...........................................................................................................27
5.3 NCB connection ...........................................................................................................28
5.3.1 Connecting control panels .........................................................................................28
5.3.2 Pin-out and cable type ...............................................................................................28
5.3.3 Termination plug .......................................................................................................29
5.3.4 Control bus structure .................................................................................................29
5.3.5 Maximum distance between NCB devices .................................................................29
6 Connecting signal cables to the router ................................................................ 30
6.1 Video signals ................................................................................................................30
6.2 Input extension .............................................................................................................30
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7 Control Panel operation ....................................................................................... 32
7.1 Button description ........................................................................................................32
7.1.1 A/V Toggle ................................................................................................................32
7.1.2 Panel Enable .............................................................................................................33
7.1.3 Take on/off ................................................................................................................33
7.1.4 Take ..........................................................................................................................33
7.1.5 Output .......................................................................................................................33
7.1.6 Input ..........................................................................................................................33
7.1.7 XY .............................................................................................................................33
7.1.8 Salvo .........................................................................................................................33
7.1.9 Lock ..........................................................................................................................34
7.1.10 Protect .....................................................................................................................34
General environmental requirements for Nevion equipment .................................. 35
Product Warranty.................................................................................................... 36
Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Sublime router family range ...... 37
Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling information .................................. 38
A.1 Materials declaration ....................................................................................................38
A.2 Recycling information ...................................................................................................38
Appendix B Additional Protocol information ............................................................ 39
B.1 Leitch Pass-Through protocol ......................................................................................39
B.2 Grass Valley Native protocol ........................................................................................39
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VikinX Sublime 3G/HD/SD-SDI Routers Rev. AB
SL-SD0808-R /
SL-SD0808-R-CP
8x8 SD Digital Video Router (540Mbps). Router partitioning.
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version)
SL-SD0808-N /
SL-SD0808-N-CP
8x8 SD Digital Video Router (540Mbps). Router partitioning.
Non-reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP
version)
SL-SD1616-R /
SL-SD1616-R-CP
16x16 SD Digital Video Router (540Mbps). Router partitioning.
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-SD1616-N /
SL-SD1616-N-CP
16x16 SD Digital Video Router (540Mbps). Router partitioning.
Non-reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP
version).
SL-SD1602-R /
SL-SD1602-R-CP
16x2 SD Digital Video Router (540Mbps). Reclocking.
Programmable Dual bus control panel (on CP version),
Expandable to 64x2.
SL-SD3232-R /
SL-SD3232-R-CP
32x32 SD Digital Video Router (540Mbps). Router partitioning.
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-SD3232-N /
SL-SD3232-N-CP
32x32 SD Digital Video Router (540Mbps). Router partitioning.
Non-reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP
version).
64x64 SD Digital Video Router (540Mbps). Router partitioning.
1 Product overview
Nevion are proud to present the 2nd generation of the compact small and medium routing
switcher family, Sublime. With Sublime, Nevion now provide a stable and proven product
line including the most complete signal format and size offering available.
With the new ultra slim, multi format and flexible product range, Sublime fulfills the most
demanding requirements from the professional broadcast market.
This User Manual presents the features, installation and operation procedures of the SD
and 3G HD / HD routers of the Sublime range.
Router range from 8x8 to 128x128
Software based Configurator for easy system set-up
TCP/IP, RS-232 and NCB Control (RJ-45)
Programmable multi- single- and dual bus control panels
Ultra Slim frame depth
Low Power, 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.
1.1 Product versions
The following versions of the VikinX Sublime 3G/HD/SD-SDI Routers are available:
SD Digital Video – 19” - 1RU, depth 5cm:
SD Digital Video – 19” - 2RU, depth 5cm:
SD Digital Video – 19” - 4RU, depth 5cm:
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Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-SD6464-N /
SL-SD6464-N-CP
64x64 SD Digital Video Router (540Mbps). Router partitioning.
Non-reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP
version).
SL-3GHD0808 /
SL-3GHD0808-CP
8x8 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Router partitioning. Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel
(on CP version).
SL-3GHD1616 /
SL-3GHD1616-CP
16x16 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Router partitioning. Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel
(on CP version).
SL-3GHD1602 /
SL-3GHD1602-CP
16x2 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable Dual bus control panel (on CP
version).
SL-HD0808-N /
SL-HD0808-N-CP
8x8 HD Digital Video Router (1.5Gbps). Router partitioning. Nonreclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-HD1616-N /
SL-HD1616-N-CP
16x16 HD Digital Video Router (1.5Gbps). Router partitioning.
Non-reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP
version).
SL-3GHD3232 /
SL-3GHD3232-CP
32x32 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Router partitioning. Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel
(on CP version).
SL-HD3232-N /
SL-HD3232-N-CP
32x32 HD Digital Video Router (1.5Gbps). Router partitioning.
Non-reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP
version).
SL-3GHD6464 /
SL-3GHD6464-CP
64x64 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Router partitioning. Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel
(on CP version).
SL-HD6464-N /
SL-HD6464-N-CP
64x64 HD Digital Video Router (1.5Gbps). Router partitioning.
Non-reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP
version).
Based on SL-3GHD1616 / SL-3GHD1616-CP:
SL-3GHD0808+ /
SL-3GHD0808+-CP
8x8 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-3GHD1608 /
SL-3GHD1608-CP
16x8 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-3GHD0816 /
SL-3GHD0816-CP
8x16 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
Based on SL-3GHD1602 / SL-3GHD1602-CP:
SL-3GHD1601 /
SL-3GHD1601-CP
16x1 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable Single bus control panel (on CP
version).
Based on SL-3GHD3232 / SL-3GHD3232-CP:
3G-HD / HD Digital Video – 19” - 1RU, depth 5cm:
3G-HD / HD Digital Video – 19” - 2RU, depth 5cm:
3G-HD / HD Digital Video – 19” - 4RU, depth 5cm:
Non-square / partly configured 3G-HD routers – 19” - 1RU, depth 5cm:
Non-square / partly configured 3G-HD routers – 19” - 2RU, depth 5cm:
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VikinX Sublime 3G/HD/SD-SDI Routers Rev. AB
SL-3GHD1616+ /
SL-3GHD1616+-CP
16x16 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Router partitioning. Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel
(on CP version).
SL-3GHD3216 /
SL-3GHD3216-CP
32x16 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-3GHD1632 /
SL-3GHD1632-CP
16x32 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-3GHD3208 /
SL-3GHD3208-CP
32x8 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-3GHD0832 /
SL-3GHD0832-CP
8x32 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
Based on SL-3GHD6464 / SL-3GHD6464-CP:
SL-3GHD3232+ /
SL-3GHD3232+-CP
32x32 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Router partitioning. Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel
(on CP version).
SL-3GHD6432 /
SL-3GHD6432-CP
64x32 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-3GHD3264 /
SL-3GHD3264-CP
32x64 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-3GHD6416 /
SL-3GHD6416-CP
64x16 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
SL-3GHD1664 /
SL-3GHD1664-CP
16x64 HD Digital Video Router (Multirate, 270Mbps-2.97Gbps).
Reclocking. Programmable X-Y control panel (on CP version).
Upgrade from SL-3GHD1601 to SL-3GHD1602.
Upgrade to add 8x Inputs to your partly configured
SL-3GHD1616 or SL-3GHD3232 router.
Upgrade to add 8x Outputs to your partly configured
SL-3GHD1616 or SL-3GHD3232 router.
Upgrade to add 8x Inputs and Outputs to your partly configured
SL-3GHD1616 or SL-3GHD3232 router.
Upgrade to add 16x Inputs to your partly configured
SL-3GHD3232 or SL-3GHD6464 router.
Upgrade to add 16x Outputs to your partly configured
SL-3GHD3232 or SL-3GHD6464 router.
Upgrade to add 16x Inputs and Outputs to your partly configured
SL-3GHD3232 or SL-3GHD6464 router.
Multi bus X-Y 16x16 panel.
Single bus 32x1 panel with GPI / Joystick / Tally interface.
Non-square / partly configured 3G-HD routers – 19” - 4RU, depth 5cm:
Upgrades of non-square /partly configured routers:
I/O on partly configured routers starts from I/O #1 and up.
Upgrades expands the number of available I/O above those I/O’s that were
already available before the upgrade.
Available Control Panels – 19” – 1RU:
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Single bus 16x1 panel with GPI / Joystick / Tally interface.
Single bus 8x1 panel with GPI / Joystick / Tally interface.
Multi bus X-Y 16x16 panel.
Multi bus X-Y 32x32 panel.
Single bus 64x1 panel with GPI / Joystick / Tally interface.
Multi bus X-Y 64x64 panel.
Available Control Panels – 19” – 2RU:
Available Control Panels – 19” – 4RU:
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- HxWxD = 44x483x50mm, (19”, 1RU);
- HxWxD = 88x483x50mm, (19”, 2RU);
- HxWxD = 176x483x50mm, (19”, 4RU).
Safety/Emission standards:
Compliant with CE EN55103-1 and 2.
40W Power Supply Unit for 8x8 – 32x32 versions.
90W Power Supply Unit for 64x64 versions.
100-240VAC, 50-60Hz,
Max 1.6A (SL-PWR-40) / Max 3A (SL-PWR-90).
2 Specifications
2.1 Mechanics
2.1.1 Weight and power consumption
2.2 Power Supply
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- +15V, max. 2.2A / -15V, max 1.35A. Maximum 43W
for 8x8 – 32x32 versions;
- +15V, max. 4A / -15V, max 2.5A. Maximum 90W for
64x64 versions.
Via LED in front of the router/CP.
Compliant with CE EN60950, UL-1950/CSA22.2.
RS-232 for protocol conversion, to VikinX compact control
protocol, or to third party protocols.
For integration with VikinX compact router configuration.
10/100BaseT Ethernet bus for external router control.
- Analog Black&Burst, looped. Both PAL and NTSC
supported.
- Tri-Level, Looped. For HD signal formats only.
- Distribution of synchronization signals between
several routers.
- Optional, built-in control panel available.
- External control panels available.
Electrical signal inputs:
> 15dB (5 MHz – 540 MHz).
Cable equalization,
Reclocking routers:
Automatic up to 300m (@ 270Mbps, typical Belden 8281.
Cable equalization,
Non-reclocking routers:
Automatic up to 200m (@ 270Mbps, typical Belden 8281.
Electrical signal outputs:
> 15dB (5 MHz – 540 MHz).
20% - 80%
SD limit: 0.4ns – 1.5ns, < 0.5ns rise/fall variation.
Non-inverting electrical with respect to inputs.
2.3 Control
2.4 SD-SDI specifications
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75 ohm BNC female, loop-thru.
>40dB (100 kHz – 5 MHz);
>35dB (5-10 MHz).
- PAL: within clock-intervals (27MHz) 565 – 835
in line 6
- NTSC: within clock-intervals (27MHz) 565 – 835
in line 10.
- 270Mbps – 2.97Gbps;
- 2K, 2048x1556/23.98 and 24.
Electrical signal inputs:
- > 15dB (5MHz-1.485Ghz);
- > 10dB (1.5GHz – 3GHz).
Cable equalization,
Reclocking routers:
- Automatic up to 70m (@ 2.97Gbps,
typical Belden 1694A;
- Automatic up to 100m @ 1.485Gbps,
typical Belden 1694A.
Cable equalization,
Non-reclocking routers:
Automatic up to 25m (@1.485Gbps, typical Belden 1694A.
Electrical signal outputs:
- > 15dB (5MHz-1.485Ghz);
- > 10dB (1.5GHz – 3GHz).
20% - 80%
- SD limit: 0.4ns – 1.5ns, < 0.5ns rise/fall variation;
- HD limit: < 270ps, < 100ps rise/fall variation;
- 3G-HD limit: < 135ps, < 50ps rise/fall variation;
Non-inverting electrical with respect to inputs.
- SD: < 0.2 UI
- 3G-HD / HD: < 1 UI.
- SD: < 0.2 UI
- 3G-HD / HD: < 0.2 UI.
2.5 3G/HD-SDI specifications
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75 ohm BNC female, loop-thru.
>40dB (100 kHz – 5 MHz);
>35dB (5-10 MHz).
NTSC or PAL Black&Burst or HD Tri-Level according to
SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 276M.
- SD, PAL: within clock-intervals (27MHz) 565 – 835
line 6
- SD, NTSC: within clock-intervals (27MHz) 565 –
835 line 10.
- HD Tri-Level: 1280x720: within clock-intervals
(148.5MHz) 455 – 780 line 7
- HD Tri-Level: 1920x1080: within clock-intervals
(148.5MHz) 625 – 1070 line 7.
Synchronization signal (in). Black burst/composite/tri-level sync
reference input with passive loop-through for vertical interval
switching.
Synchronization signal (out). Loop-through of SYNC input.
Network Control Bus Input. The protocol of this bus is described in a
separate manual.
Network Control Bus Output.
10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external router control.
RS-232 for external control protocols.
±15VDC power socket, redundant supply.
Configurations switch. See Chapter 3 for further descriptions.
2.6 Connection details
The Sublime routers have the following service connections on the rear of each product:
Figure 1: Sublime service connectors.
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