Nevion VS101-3 User Manual

Nevion

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VS101-3

Ventura 1U chassis, power supplies and element management

User Manual

Document No. 22260-2101

Rev. G

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Nevion Support

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Oxnard, CA 93033, USA

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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

G Nov 4, 2014

SH

Update product references and remove
references to obsolete products.

F Jan 30, 2013

EM

NEBS terminology and warnings added
New Diagram Fig.2, Ordering options & various

Minor changes

E Jul 12, 2012

JC

Added Ventura Module Installation section

D Mar 12, 2010

Updated company information

C Sep 4, 2008

Added DC external redundant power supply to
Table of Contents.

B Feb 16, 2008

Added new alarm board to the rear connector
panel.
Added DC power supply specifications.
Updated AC and DC rear connector panel photos
and specifications.
Added AC external redundant power supply
installation section.
Added DC external redundant power supply
installation section.
Added Appendix – VS101 DC cassis wiring
diagram for VS101-3-DC original version.

A Aug 17, 2005

Initial Release

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Contents

Contents ................................................................................................................... 3

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

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

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

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

3 Applications ........................................................................................................... 9

4 Specifications ...................................................................................................... 10

4.1 VS101-3 ....................................................................................................................... 10

4.1.1 Internal A.C. Power Supply .......................................................................................10

4.1.2 Internal D.C. Power Supply .......................................................................................10

4.1.3 External A.C. Power Supply (optional).......................................................................10

4.1.4 External D.C. Power Supply (optional) ......................................................................11

4.1.5 Rear Panel Power Alarm Contact ..............................................................................11

4.1.6 General .....................................................................................................................11

5 VS101-3 Chassis ................................................................................................. 12

6 Installation ........................................................................................................... 14

6.1 Inspection .....................................................................................................................14

6.2 Handling .......................................................................................................................14

6.3 Location .......................................................................................................................14

6.4 Grounding ....................................................................................................................14

6.5 Chassis Installation/Ventilation .....................................................................................14

6.6 Installation Environment ................................................................ ...............................15

6.7 AC Power Operation ................................................................................................ ....16

6.8 External AC Redundant Power Supply Installation .......................................................16

6.9 DC Power Operation ....................................................................................................19

6.10 External DC Redundant Power Supply Installation .....................................................19

6.11 Ventura Card Module Installation ...............................................................................24

6.12 Fan Module Installation/Replacement ........................................................................26

7 Connections ........................................................................................................ 27

7.1 VS101-AC Rear Panel Connections .............................................................................27

7.2 VS101-DC Rear Panel Connections .............................................................................27

7.3 Rear Connector Panel ..................................................................................................28

7.4 Rear Panel Power Alarm ..............................................................................................28

7.5 Front Panel LED's ........................................................................................................29

8 Element Management ......................................................................................... 30

8.1 Element Management LED Indicators ..........................................................................30

8.2 Element Manager Module Installation ..........................................................................31

9 Maintenance and Storage ................................................................................... 32

9.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................32

9.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................32

9.3 Operational Safety .......................................................................................................32

Appendix A - Glossary ............................................................................................ 33

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Table of Figures

Figure 1: VS101 Chassis..................................................................................................... 6

Figure 2: VS101 Chassis Block Diagram ............................................................................. 7

Figure 3: VS101 Chassis Front View ..................................................................................12

Figure 4: VS101-3HP Rear Chassis Panel, AC & Ethernet Connectors .............................12

Figure 5: VS101-3H Rear Chassis Panel, AC & Ethernet Connectors ................................13

Figure 6: Ethernet, Craft port, Molex Connector and Ground Nut Connections ..................13

Figure 7: VS101 Chassis ventilation ...................................................................................15

Figure 8: Internal Power Supply .........................................................................................16

Figure 9: Front and Rear Panel Connector Diagrams .........................................................27

Figure 10: Front and Rear Panel Connector Diagrams .......................................................27

Figure 11: Power alarm contact board................................................................................28

Figure 12: LED Indicators...................................................................................................29

Figure 13: FCS101-AEMS Element Management Card .....................................................30

Figure 14: Element Management Card LED's ....................................................................30

Table of Tables

Table 1: VS101 Chassis Hardware Options ........................................................................ 8

Table 2: VS101 Chassis/PSU Replacement Hardware Options .......................................... 8

Table 3: VS101 Rear Panel Connections ...........................................................................28

Table 4: Description of VS101 PSU Front Panel LED's ......................................................29

Table 5: Description of AEMS Front Panel LED's ...............................................................30

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1 Product overview

This manual is written for users of the Nevion Ventura VS101 1RU 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 Nevion Ventura VS101 is a carrier class, NEBS Level 3 certified chassis platform. It is
designed to meet the exacting requirements of broadcast and production facilities, the
VS101 is a future-proof solution for professional video processing and transport. The
VS101-3 1RU chassis is designed for both studio & network applications.

Single or dual redundant power supply options are available, by using the internal AC or DC
power unit with optional external power supply. Monitoring of all Ventura card modules &
power supplies within the chassis are sent to summary alarm LED’s that can be viewed
through the front panel. The internal PSU is a field serviceable unit and is hot-swappable.

A fan module, containing three fans, is fitted internally on the right side panel of the chassis.
The fan modules prevent the maximum operating temperature limit of the chassis from
being exceeded, under high ambient temperature conditions. Fan alarms are generated in
the event of a fan failure. The fan module is a field serviceable unit and is hot-swappable
(the card in Slot 3 has to be removed first to allow the fan module to be removed).

The Element Management Card (FCS101-AEMS) is available for use and is fitted above
the internal power supply slot of the chassis. This module provides major and minor alarm
information for each card populated in the chassis. The information can be accessed via a
web browser and the interface is SNMP compliant. For more information on this element
management card, please see the FCS101-AEMS Element Management user manual. All
Ventura card modules fitted in the chassis can be interrogated for comprehensive status,
control and alarm information. The Element Manager card is a field serviceable unit & is
hot-swappable

All Ventura card modules (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 VS101-3 chassis is shown
in Figure 1 below.

Originally the VS101-3 chassis contained three card slots, however with the development of
a new range of next generation Ventura cards such as the VS902/904/906/909 which use
more power and require higher air flow cooling, a two slot chassis has been introduced.
This new chassis (VS101-3HP) facilitates the installation of these new cards and includes a
new hi-speed fan tray & external AC PSU. The chassis options are detailed in the Ordering

Options section below.

Figure 1: VS101 Chassis

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To
slots
1 - 3

Slot 1 Slot 3

Internal

Power

Supply 1

Slot 2

Alarm

Module

Element

Management

Card

(Optional)

External

Power

Supply 2

Element

Management

Indication &

Control

AC or DC

AC or DC

Power Alarm

Fan

Assembly

ETH 10/100

RS232

+12V

-12V

+5V

+3.3V

+12V

-12V
+5V

Power
Share

Module

Power

Alarms

I2C

VS101-3H only

Figure 2: VS101 Chassis Block Diagram

2.1 Ordering Options

There are two chassis options:

 VS101-3H

3-slot 1RU chassis, includes 60W internal PSU and high
airflow cooling

 VS101-3HP

2-slot 1RU chassis, includes 150W internal PSU and high
airflow cooling

Each of these chassis options can be ordered with an additional external redundant power
supply module (-RPS suffix). Note the -NC option in product names defines that no power
cord will be supplied. These can be ordered separately (or supplied locally) to suit the
region of installation.

Discontinued products:

 VS101-3-AC
 VS101-3-DC

 VS101-3-PSDC
 VS101-3-RPSDC

Each field serviceable replacement part can also be ordered separately.
The chassis and replacement part options are listed in the tables below.

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Product Name

Description

VS101-3H-AC

VS101-3H-AC-NC

VS101-3H-AC, High airflow 1RU 19" rack mount chassis for up to
three Ventura modules, includes a single internal AC power supply
(VS101-3-PSAC), North American power cord.
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS101-3H-AC-RPS

VS101-3H-AC-NC-RPS

VS101-3H-AC, High airflow 1RU 19" rack mount chassis for up to
three Ventura modules, includes redundant AC power supplies
(internal VS101-3-PSAC and external VS101-3-RPSAC-150), North
American power cord.
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS101-3HP-AC

VS101-3HP-AC-NC

VS101-3HP-AC, High airflow + high power 1RU 19" rack mount
chassis for up to two Ventura modules, includes a single AC power
supply(VS101-3-PSAC-150), North American power cord.
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS101-3HP-AC-RPS

VS101-3HP-AC-NC-RPS

VS101-3HP-AC, High airflow + high power 1RU 19" rack mount
chassis for up to two Ventura modules, includes redundant AC
power supplies (internal VS101-3-PSAC-150 and external VS101-3­RPSAC-150),North American power cord.
(-NC denotes no power cord)

VS101-3H-DC*

VS101-3H-DC, High airflow 1RU chassis ~ 1RU x 19" rack mount
chassis for up to three modules. Includes a single -48vDC power
supply (80W).

Table 1: VS101 Chassis Hardware Options

Product Name

Description

VS101-3H-FAN

High airflow replacement fan tray for VS101-3H or VS101-3HP

VS101-3-PSAC

AC power supply (60W) for the VS101-3-AC, VS101-3H-AC and
VS101-1-AC chassis (internal PSU).

VS101-3-PSAC-150

AC power supply (150W) for the VS101-3HP-AC chassis (internal
PSU).

VS101-3-RPSAC-150

Redundant external AC power supply (150W) for the VS101-3-AC,
VS101-3H and VS101-3HP chassis, power sharing board included,
North American power cord.

VS101-3-RPSAC-150-NC

Redundant external AC power supply (150W) for the VS101-3-AC,
VS101-3H and VS101-3HP chassis, power sharing board included,
No power cord.

Table 2: VS101 Chassis/PSU Replacement Hardware Options

*

Availability of the VS101-3H-DC chassis should be confirmed with Nevion Sales.

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3 Applications

The VS101 chassis is designed for a range of application including both broadcast and
telco applications. The 1RU chassis is ideal for installations where minimal rack space and
high channel density are important.

The VS101-3 provides accommodation for up to a total of 2 or 3 modules (chassis model
dependent) in the Nevion Ventura 220mm Eurocard range, in any combination of cards.
The space above the power supply is reserved for the FCS101-AEMS element
management card, when this option is required. The chassis can be mounted in standard
19” racks.

The VS101 internal and external power units are designed to provide the maximum load
possible, when all three chassis slots are occupied with only one power unit installed.
When the external power supply is used, full power redundancy is achieved.

Two A.C or two DC. or one D.C. and one A.C power sources may be installed, depending
upon ordering option.

Key Features

 Both AC and DC versions available
 Up to 3 available slots for any combination of cards from the Ventura series
 Single, field-replaceable power supply included
 A second, external, field-installable power supply option is available for AC or DC

which includes a dual redundant power-sharing board

 Hot swappable cards in any slot
 Field serviceable fans
 Transparent front panel to view card LEDs
 Sliding front panel for card access
 19” rack mountable with removable flange for centre or wall mounting
 Optional Advanced Element Management System that provides remote status,

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

 NEBS Level 3-compliant DC version for central office applications

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4 Specifications

4.1 VS101-3

4.1.1 Internal A.C. Power Supply

Power input connectors:

IEC 320

Power Unit:

VS101-3H: VS101-3-PSAC
VS101-3HP: VS101-PSAC-150

Voltage:

Auto ranging, 90-132 or 180-264VAC

Power:

VS101-3H: 60W
VS101-3HP: 150W

Current:

1.1A max

Efficiency:

82% typical

Fusing:

no customer serviceable fusing available

Output:

+5V, +3.3V, 12V

Standards:

Custom internal AC Power Supply

4.1.2 Internal D.C. Power Supply

Power input connectors:

3-pin terminal

Power Unit:

VS101-3-PSDC

Voltage:

36-75VDC

Power:

80W

Efficiency:

81% typical

Fusing:

no customer serviceable fusing available

Output:

+5V, +3.3V, 12V

Standards:

Custom internal DC Power Supply

4.1.3 External A.C. Power Supply (optional)

Power input connectors:

4-pin DC connector

Power Unit:

VS101-3-RPSAC-150

Voltage:

Auto ranging, 90-264VAC

Power:

150W

Current:

1.35A max

Efficiency:

75% typical

Fusing:

no customer serviceable fusing available

Output:

+5V, 12V

Standards:

External AC Switching Power supply

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4.1.4 External D.C. Power Supply (optional)

Power input connectors:

4-pin DC connector

Power Unit:

VS101-3-RPSDC

Voltage:

Auto ranging, 90-264VAC

Power:

80W

Efficiency:

81% typical

Fusing:

no customer serviceable fusing available

Output:

+5V,12V

Standards:

Custom external DC Power supply

4.1.5 Rear Panel Power Alarm Contact

Voltage:

50 V Max

Current:

150 mA Max

Contact Resistance:

16 ohm Max

4.1.6 General

Compliance:

EC specification RC5000N

Operating temperature:

0 to 50°C ambient.

Storage temperature:

-40 to 85°C ambient.

Relative humidity:

5% to 85%

Mechanical:

1RU x 19" rack

Size:

1.75” x 19”x 14”

Weight:

4.5Kg (10.0 lbs)

Blanking panels:

For rear unused slots.

Safety ground & ESD:

Rear panel knurled nut connection. Use 18AWG
or thicker

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5 VS101-3 Chassis

The VS101-3 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 PSU and
AEMS modules. Card slot 1 is not available for Ventura card modules in the VS101-3HP
version of the chassis.

Figure 3: VS101 Chassis Front View

When opening the front door of the chassis, unscrew the retaining screws simultaneously.
Pull the front panel forward then allow it to drop down for access to the interior of the
chassis. To remove cards from the chassis, unscrew the locking screws. Then use the
card module handles or the unseat tool by hooking it on the desired card and then firmly
pulling out.

Ventura card connector panels fit horizontally on the rear of the chassis. They are secured
with two retaining screws. For ease of installation, the tie-bar drops down to allow access
to the rear connector panels installed on the chassis.

Figure 4: VS101-3HP Rear Chassis Panel, AC & Ethernet Connectors

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Figure 5: VS101-3H Rear Chassis Panel, AC & Ethernet Connectors

Figure 4 above shows that only card slots 2 and 3 are available for use in the VS101-3HP
chassis.

Figure 6: Ethernet, Craft port, Molex Connector and Ground Nut Connections

The external power supply is connected to the chassis via the 4-pin DC connector on the
rear. This option is available for dual power supply redundancy.

The VS101-3 has a rear Ethernet connector and craft port connection for element
management of the chassis. This option is available for control and integration for the
VS101-3 chassis within your transport network.

A chassis grounding nut is also located on the rear of the chassis.

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6 Installation

6.1 Inspection

Inspect the VS101 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 VS101-3 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 VS101 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 VS101-3 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 and the two ground lug below the AC or DC
supply inlet. These are safety grounds and must be connected.

Ground can also be made to rack housing the VS101-3 chassis via the ground nut on the
rear of the chassis (see Fig). The VS101-3 is suitable for installation as part of the Common
Bonding Network (CBN) or an Isolated Bonding Network (IBN).

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.

6.5 Chassis Installation/Ventilation

The VS101-3 chassis may be installed in a 19” rack. It can also be wall mounted with
rotating mounting clips.

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Chassis cooling is provided by an internal fan module. This module forces air from the
intake on the right hand side of the chassis (view from the from) and exhausts the air to the
left hand side of the chassis. See Figure 7 below.

Airflow inAirflow out

Figure 7: VS101 Chassis ventilation

Caution: The VS101 chassis requires ventilation space on both sides of the

chassis. Failure to provide this ventilation may cause damage to card modules

installed in the chassis

As a minimum standard, ventilation space is required on the right and left sides of the
chassis. The chassis maintains its operating temperature with a fan module. Equipment
can be fitted in the rack space directly above and below the VS101 chassis.

6.6 Installation Environment

As with any electronic device, the VS101 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 the internal AC power unit is to be fitted, it is always installed in the PSA slot on
the lower left side of the chassis. With two power supply sources, the second power supply
option is installed on the exterior of the unit, through a 4-pin DC connector on the rear of the
chassis. The installation procedure for the redundant PSU is detailed in External AC

Redundant Power Supply Installation.

Figure 8: Internal Power Supply

6.8 External AC Redundant Power Supply Installation

Step #1

When a redundant power supply is required a power share board should also be fitted. A
power share board is supplied with the redundant power supply module.

Ensure the power sharing board is installed in the lower portion of slot 1 of the chassis. If a
power share board is already installed move to Step #5.

Power sharing board for VS101-3-AC Chassis

Step #2

Open the front door of the VS101 and locate the position to install the power share board.
The power share board should go under the first slot (the slot next to the power supply) of
the chassis.

Power Share Board

goes under the card

in the first slot

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Step #3
Ensure power sharing board mates with pins in rear backplane of chassis.

Step #4

Seat power share board firmly then secure with screw and washer.

Step #5
Locate the 4-pin connector for the external power supply on the rear chassis.

Connector for the

external power supply

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Step #6
Plug-in the external power supply into the 4-pin connector on the rear chassis.
Connect the power supply cord.

External redundant power supply installation is completed and the chassis is now ready for
operation.

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6.9 DC Power Operation

When only the internal DC power unit is to be fitted, it is always installed in the PSA slot on
the lower left side of the chassis. With two power supply sources, the second power supply
option is installed on the exterior of the unit, through a 4-pin DC connector on the rear of the
chassis. The installation procedure for the redundant PSU is detailed in External DC

Redundant Power Supply Installation.

A fused 5 amp DC supply should be provided via the PS A Screw Terminal Block (see
Figure 10 below). With redundant power unit installations, the second external power
supply is powered via the terminal block on the external supply.

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. In either case the Battery Return (BR) is an Isolated DC return
(DC-I).

6.10 External DC Redundant Power Supply Installation

Step #1

When a redundant power supply is required a power share board should also be fitted. A
power share board is supplied with the redundant power supply module.

Ensure the power sharing board is installed in the lower portion of slot 1 of the chassis. If a
power share board is already installed move to Step #5.

Power sharing board for VS101DC Chassis

Step #2
Slide power sharing board into the lower portion of slot 1 of VS101-3-DC chassis.

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Step #3
Ensure power sharing board mates with pins in rear backplane of chassis.

Step #4

Seat power share board firmly then secure with screw and washer.

Step #5
Retrieve redundant external DC power supply.

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Step #6
Remove screws securing blue cover to DC terminals.

Step #7
Locate the positive and the negative terminals in the DC Power splice box.

Step #8
Plug-in the -48 VDC power cable to the negative (-) input of the power supply. Plug-in the
DC power return cable to the positive (+) input of the power supply.

Positive (+)

Negative (-)

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Step #9
Using a voltmeter, check the polarity at -48 VDC input screw terminal connector. The
voltmeter should be set with the red positive lead on the + input and ground lead at the –
input.

Step #10
The voltage on the meter should read +48VDC. If this is not the case, reverse the power
cables on each power supply.
Then, close the top cover of the splice box. External DC Power supply is ready for
installation.

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Step #11

Ensure proper grounding of the chassis by connecting a ground lead to the ground nut on
rear of chassis. Plug the 4-pin terminal from the external DC power supply cable into the
rear of the VS101-3-DC Chassis.

Power installation is completed. The chassis is now ready for operation.
The redundant external DC power supply is designed for rack mounting, wall mounting or

tabletop usage.

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6.11 Ventura Card Module Installation

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

Step #1

Locate the rear of the VS101 chassis. The VS101 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. Please note that the
top of the card rear panel is always on the right hand side. 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 VS101 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 left & right of
the chassis. Push the Ventura module main board all the way in, and then tighten the
card’s left & right securing screws.

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6.12 Fan Module Installation/Replacement

The VS101-3 chassis fan module is located to the right hand side of the chassis (when
viewed from the front).

Step #1

If a Ventura card module is fitted to slot 3 of the chassis this will need to be removed before
the fan module can be removed and a new one fitted. To remove the fan module, first
remove the single securing screw.

Step #2

With the securing screw removed, gentle pull the fan module forward until it is free of the
chassis. Reverse the process to install the new fan module ensuring that the rear
connector is correctly engaged.

Step #3

Finally refit the securing screw to locate the fan module in position.

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7 Connections

7.1 VS101-AC Rear Panel Connections

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

Figure 9: Front and Rear Panel Connector Diagrams

7.2 VS101-DC Rear Panel Connections

Figure 10: Front and Rear Panel Connector Diagrams

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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

PS A

Power unit A AC IN
AC Power Cord and IEC 320 Connector
DC Power with 3-pin Phoenix connector

PS B

Power unit B DC IN
4-pin DC Connector

10 Base T Ethernet

RJ45
(for use with Element Management option)

Craft Port

RJ11
(RS232 for use with Element Management option)

Alarm Board

Power supply failure alarm

ESD

Ground nut

Table 3: VS101 Rear Panel Connections

7.4 Rear Panel Power Alarm

Figure 11: Power alarm contact board

The rear power alarm contact board is located to the right of the ESD ground nut.
The power alarm contact is closed (less than 16 ohms) when the chassis is powered down.

The power alarm contact is open (> 1M ohms) when the chassis is powered up.

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If there is an external redundancy power supply installed, the power alarm contact is open
(> 1M ohms) when both internal and external power supply are powered up. The power
alarm contact is closed (less than 16 ohms) when either or both internal and external power
supply are powered down.

The power alarm board can be removed for easy connection, via a single screw.

7.5 Front Panel LED's

A number of LED indicators are provided on the front panel of the PSU module. These
LEDs provide indication of the status and current alarm conditions. 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 12: LED Indicators

Label

Description

Power Supply A (PWR):

LED (green) Power supply A power

Chassis Power (PWR):

LED (green) Chassis power

Major summary alarm (CH):

LED (red) Major alarm of module slots 1-3

Major summary alarm (PSB):

LED (red) Power Supply B failure

Major summary alarm (PSA):

LED (red) Power Supply A failure

Major summary alarm (FAN):

LED (red) Two or more fans have failed

Minor summary alarm (CH):

LED (amber) Minor alarm on slots 1-3

Minor summary alarm (PSB):

LED (amber) Minor alarm of power supply B

Minor summary alarm (PSA):

LED (amber) Minor alarm of power supply A

Minor summary alarm (FAN):

LED (amber) Single fan failure

Table 4: Description of VS101 PSU Front Panel LED's

The indicator LED’s are visible through the chassis front panel. The indicators showing
alarms and status (left to right) are the power supplies, card summary alarms, power supply
B, power supply A, and fans.

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8 Element Management

When the element management option is chosen, Ethernet and RJ11(craft port)
connections are available at the rear of the element management card. A separate
Installation manual for the Element Management Card (FCS101-AEMS) is available,
showing the relevant connections and configuration.

Figure 13: FCS101-AEMS Element Management Card

Figure 14: Element Management Card LED's

8.1 Element Management LED Indicators

The AEMS unit has 4 LED Indicators present on the front panel that represent system
status indicators. These LEDs indicate the following information.

Label

Description

PWR (green):

LED (green) is on, when the internal power
supplied to the card is present.

ECG (blue):

LED (blue) for the ECG Heart Beat / Status
LED pulses regularly while the unit is
operating correctly. The LED will stop
pulsing for a short period, while the unit
boots or closes down after power is
connected or removed.

LNK (green):

LED (green) Physical Link is good between
element manager and connected equipment.

SPD (green):

LED (green) Port is operating at 100 Mbps.
LED (off) Port is operating at 10 Mbps.

Table 5: Description of AEMS Front Panel LED's

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8.2 Element Manager Module Installation

Align the printed circuit board of the card such that the metal spine slides into the card
guides on both sides, which are situated above the internal PSU. Secure the card, using
the single screw supplied, which screws into the front panel of the lower PSU.

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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 1000 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)

VS101 (all versions)

O O O O O

O

VS101-3-PSAC 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 labeled to show their material content.
 Depending on the date of manufacture, this product may contain lead in solder.
 Some circuit boards may contain battery-backed memory devices.