Envision Peripherals NV3128 User Manual

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control DataRouting SwitchManual Part Number: MN3128-00B Instruction ManualNVISION

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-1CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-3CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 GENERALThe NV3128 is a serial digital switch for routing RS-422A ma

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-4For very high reliability applications, a redundant controller can also be addedto the frame, with circu

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-6Because commands are broadcast on one balanced pair and responsesreceived on another, the systems crossp

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-7To further complicate matters, the sense of transmit and receive connectionsin many modern machines is s

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-8Video equipment offers a sufficient diversity of control options to add anotherlayer of complexity to ro

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-9DYNAMIC PORTSThe power of the NV3128 as a data router begins with its singular ability todynamically con

Printing HistoryModel NV3128 Manual, Edition 2Printed in the U.S.A.CopyrightNVision, IncorporatedJanuary, 2000July, 1993All Rights ReservedNo part of

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-10CROSSPOINT ARCHITECTUREFigure 1.5 is a simplified representation of the interface between the I/Oconn

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-12MULTIDROP COMMAND CHAINSGating off the response transmitter in a controlled port is an effective andtr

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-131.5 ANCILLARY EQUIPMENTThe NV3128 operates in a sophisticated audio/video environment, typicallysuppor

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch 1-14TABLE 1-1 NV3128 SPECIFICATIONSINPUTS/OUTPUTS NumberNV3128-128 128NV3128-64 64 Protocol RS-422A, Bal

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-1CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-3CHAPTER TWO - INSTALLATIONCAUTION: THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AREINTENDED FOR QUALIFIED SE

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-48. Connect the AC line cord at the rear of the frame and to the inputAC, which powers up the NV3128.

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-5FIGURE 2.1 FRAME INSTALLATION

Warranty StatementNVISION, Inc. warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in materials andworkmanship for

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-62.2 CONFIGURATION2.2.1 THE UNIVERSAL CONTROL OR COMMAND INTERPRETERThe Universal Control Card

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-7PARTITION DIP SWITCHES (OBSOLETE)1. Two banks of dip switches on the Control Interface Moduleconfi

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-8SETTINGS:ENABLE (s8):ON: Partition defined in switchbank is enabled.OFF: Partition is disabled.RE-INI

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-9INPUT LENGTH (s8-s5):Bit 8 (MSB) through bit 5 (LSB) of the B switch section create a four-bit binary

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-102.2.4 CONFIGURING THE SERIAL INTERFACE (OBSOLETE)2.2.4.1 JUMPER SETTINGS (OBSOLETE)The seria

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-112.2.5 PARALLEL INTERFACE (OBSOLETE)Newer NV3128 frames do not include a parallel interface. The o

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-12Additionally, two jumpers float or ground pins 5 and 9 of interfaceconnector J40 for further configu

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-132.2.7 CONFIGURING THE REFERENCE INPUTThe NV3128 can derive its timing from a Video Reference inp

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-142.3 CABLING THE NV3128Figures 2-2 and 2-3 at the end of this section show the rear panelconnectio

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-15RS-422 Cable Pin-OutPIN Controlling Device Controlled Device1 Frame Ground Frame Ground2 Receive A T

Technical SupportIf you need support of any kind related to your equipment, contact the local representative who sold youthe product, or you may cont

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-16RS232 (OBSOLETE):The NV3128 Control/Command Interpreter interface is always a DCEdevice when operati

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-17OPTION II: If the controlling RS232 device communicates over a 25-pin serial port:1. Configure the

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-182.4 ADDING A REDUNDANT CONTROLLERA second Universal Control/Command Interpreter can be speciall

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-192.6 PC DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE (UNIDIAG/NVUTILS)NVision furnishes a configuration and diagnostic co

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-20FIG 2-2. REAR CONNECTIONS (NEW FRAME)VIDEOREF 1REF 2ALARMSETHER NETNODE BUSRS-232 DIAGCTL1CTL2 RS-

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-21FIG 2-2. REAR CONNECTIONS (OLD FRAME)FIG 2-3. REAR CONNECTIONS (OLD FRAME)

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-222.4 PC-BASED SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (OBSOLETE)IMPORTANT NOTE: The remainder of this section app

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-23SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONFIXED DISKA. Create an NVUtil subdirectory for the program and its map data.

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Routing Switch 2-24OPERATION FROM A FLOPPY DISKA. Copy the program files supplied to a blank floppy.B. Invoke either p

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-1CHAPTER 3: OPERATION

Important Safeguards and NoticesThe information on the following pages provides important safety guidelines for both operator and servicepersonnel. Sp

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-2

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-3CHAPTER 3 - OPERATIONSThe NV3128 requires no operator intervention. The router may becontrolled

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-4On older systems, DIP switches on the Command Interpreter establishthe logical ID for each of th

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-53.2 COMPUTER UTILITIES (OBSOLETE)The following information applies only to older system

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-63.2.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - NVTAKE (OBSOLETE)INVOCATION:NVTAKE [H | U | V | E | R] [1|

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-7F1 SENDING A SINGLE TAKEThe F1 function key enters the single-take mode of operation. Thecurs

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-8F9 - BUILD A SALVO TABLEThe F9 function key initiates building or editing a take salvo. Thecu

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-9F10 - LOAD A SALVO FROM DISKThe F10 function key loads a file from the current directory from

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-10QUERYING SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (VISTEK PROTOCOL ONLY)F4 - QUERY A SINGLE CROSSPOINTThe F4 fu

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-113.2.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - NVMAP (OBSOLETE)INVOCATION:NVMAP [H | U | V | E | R] [1|2

WarningsA warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel which may cause injury or death. Observe the followinggeneral warnings when using or workin

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-13Screen IQuery crosspoint connections:1. Enter the number of the lowest output port you want to

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 3-14Screen IIEditing the scramble map:1. Function Key F7 allows setting the router level on which

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch 4-1CHAPTER 4: THEORY OF OPERATION

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch 4-3CHAPTER FOUR - THEORY OF OPERATION4.1 SYSTEMFig 1.5 is repeated here to demonstrate the bidirect

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch 4-54.2 CIRCUIT OPERATIONThe following discussion provides an overview of circuit operation foreach

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch 4-64.2.3 CROSSPOINT MODULE: ASSY EM0041-XXINPUT DATAInput signal data flows into the crosspoint

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch 4-74.2.4 I/O ASSEMBLY: EM0040-XXThe I/O module is a bidirectional interface between the router&ap

CautionsA caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment damage. Observethe following general cautio

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch 4-84.2.5 UNIVERSAL CONTROL/COMMAND INTERPRETER MODULE ASSY:EM0127-XX, EM0134-XX, EM0035-XXThe fol

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch 4-9ASYNCHRONOUS TIMINGAsynchronous system timing consists of two signals. The first, derived from

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch 4-104.2.5 POWER SUPPLY ASSY: PS2001-XXThe NV3128 Frame and its Power Supply are UL listed. The P

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch 4-11Metal oxide varistors DV1 and DV2 clamp voltage spikes on the ACinput lines to safe levels.Furt

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 5-1CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE ANDTROUBLESHOOTING

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 5-3CHAPTER 5 - MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING5.1 CUSTOMER SUPPORTNvision customer support is a

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 5-45.4 TROUBLESHOOTINGCertain features of the NV3128 facilitate troubleshooting the router.· Pow

NV3128 RS-422A Machine Control Data Routing Switch 5-5SIGNAL PATHThe quickest way to isolate problems in a single connection is by modulesubstitution

North American Power Supply CordsThe power cords supplied with this equipment have a molded grounding plug (NEMA 5-15P) at oneend and

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch G-1GLOSSARY

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch G-3GLOSSARYAES/EBU ... Audio engineering Society/European Bro

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch G-4MOV ... Abbreviation for Metal Oxide VaristorsMUX

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch G-5VCXO ... Voltage Controlled Crystal OscillatorVDE ..

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Routing Switch G-6

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch Index-1INDEX

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NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch Index-3IndexAAncillary Equipment 1-13Architecture, System 1-4ATR G-3Audio G-3BBackplane (theory) 4-5Bi-phas

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. GENERAL INFORMATION ... 1-11.1 General ...

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch Index-4HHDTV G-3HDVS G-3Hybrid G-3II/O G-3I/O Assembly (theory) 4-7I/O Interface Modules 4-5IC G-3Installat

NV3128 RS-422A Machine-Control Data Switch Index-5SS/N G-4Safeguards and Notices Front-5Serial Interface, Configuring 2-10Simplex G-4SMPTE G-4Software

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