Avitech Rainier 3G Plus User manual

User Manual
Rainier 3G Plus
Multiviewing experience taken to the next level
Revision 1.0.0, (May, 2014)

User Manual
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information on how to use Avitech Rainier 3G Plus.
The following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text throughout the manual.
provides additional hints or information that require special attention.
identifies warnings which must be strictly followed.
Any name of a menu, command, icon or button displayed on the screen is shown in a bold typeset. For example: On
the Start menu select Settings.
To assist us in making improvements to this user manual, we welcome any comments and constructive criticism.
Email us at: [email protected].
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble Rainier 3G Plus. Doing so may void the warranty. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
TRADEMARKS
All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
COPYRIGHT
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the
express written permission of Avitech International Corporation. Avitech International Corporation may have
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does not provide any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual propertyof Avitech International
Corporation or any of its affiliates.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For any questions regarding the information provided in this guide, call our technical support help line at
425-885-3863, or our toll free help line at 1-877-AVI-TECH, or email us at: [email protected]

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Contents
About This Manual....................................................................................................................ii
Technical Support.....................................................................................................................ii
Warranty....................................................................................................................................vi
Limitation of Liability...............................................................................................................vi
Extended Warranty Options.................................................................................................... vi
Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period............................................................. vi
Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................... vi
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement....................................................vi
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ....................................................... vi
Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice................................. vi
1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................1
1.1 Package Contents..............................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Features ...............................................................................................................4
1.3 Specifications ....................................................................................................................5
1.4 Connections to the Rainier 3G Plus ................................................................................7
2. Hardware Configuration............................................................................................10
2.1 Installing New Card on Blank Slot .................................................................................10
2.2 Removing a Previously Installed Card ..........................................................................11
3. Cascading..................................................................................................................13
3.1 Internal Cascading...........................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Example 1: Cascade 2 cards and duplicate display ........................................13
3.1.2 Example 2: Cascade 2 cards and independent quads ....................................15
3.1.3 Example 3: Cascade 3 cards and independent quad ......................................17
3.1.4 Example 4: Cascade all 4 cards.........................................................................18
3.2 External Cascading .........................................................................................................20
3.2.1 Example 1: Take SDI output of any card to the next chassis’ cascade input22
3.2.2 Example 2: Assign any or multiple cards (internal cascade)
to the cascade output.........................................................................................27
4. Phoenix-Q Configuration..........................................................................................32
4.1 Connection Method.........................................................................................................32
4.2 Pinging the Rainier 3G Plus ...........................................................................................32
4.3 Starting Up the Phoenix-Q Software..............................................................................33
4.4 Obtaining the UMD (Under Monitor Display) Data from Router..................................38
4.5 Window Layout ................................................................................................................42
4.5.1 Arranging Windows (by Group).........................................................................42
4.5.2 Resizing Window.................................................................................................43
4.5.3 Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents......................................................43

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4.5.4 Visual Studio........................................................................................................44
4.5.5 Available Windows..............................................................................................47
4.5.6 Copy Window Properties....................................................................................48
4.5.7 Undo/Redo Changes ...........................................................................................50
4.5.8 Align Windows.....................................................................................................50
4.5.9 Copy Window Size...............................................................................................51
4.5.10 Remove Horizontal/Vertical Spacing.................................................................52
4.6 Log Window .....................................................................................................................52
5. Basic Setup Using the Phoenix-Q Software............................................................54
5.1 File Menu ..........................................................................................................................54
5.2 Edit Menu..........................................................................................................................56
5.3 View Menu ........................................................................................................................57
5.4 System Menu....................................................................................................................60
5.5 Help Menu.........................................................................................................................78
5.6 Briefing .............................................................................................................................80
6. Setting the Group/Card Properties...........................................................................81
6.1 Rainier 3G Plus –1 / –Q Properties Setup ...................................................................82
6.2 Rainier 3G Plus –PI Properties Setup...........................................................................99
6.3 Setting Group Parameters............................................................................................101
Appendix A Using the LCD Panel..............................................................................104
A.1 Welcome Screen............................................................................................................104
A.2 Navigating the Main Menu ............................................................................................106
A.3 Navigating the System Parameters Menu...................................................................111
Appendix B Setting Up Audio....................................................................................113
Sample illustration 1.............................................................................................................121
Sample illustration 2.............................................................................................................122
Sample illustration 3.............................................................................................................123
Appendix C Setting Up the Alarm Sound..................................................................125
C.1 Alarm Sound Setup for No Video / Video Black / Video Freeze Occurrence...........125
C.2 Alarm Sound Setup for No Audio Occurrence ...........................................................128
C.3 Import and Export Alarm Sound ..................................................................................131
C.4 Special Layout ...............................................................................................................133
Appendix D Setting Up Static IP................................................................................134
Method 1: Change the IP Address of the Rainier 3G Plus Master Chassis ....................134
Method 2: Change the IP Address of the Controlling Computer .....................................136
For Windows XP ............................................................................................................136
For Windows 7 ...............................................................................................................136
Appendix E Resetting to the Factory-Default State..................................................137

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Appendix F Compatibility With Tally Interface Device.............................................138
F.1 Using the Pacific GPIO Box as GPI Interface..............................................................138
F.2 Sony Production Switcher............................................................................................140

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Warranty
Avitech International Corporation (herein after referred to as “Avitech”)
warrants to the original purchaser of the products manufactured in its
facility (the “Product”), that these products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 1 year or 15 months from the
date of shipment of the Product to the purchaser. There is a 3 month
grace period between shipping and installation.
If the Product proves to be defective during the 1 year warranty period,
the purchaser’s exclusive remedy and Avitech’s sole obligation under
this warranty is expressly limited, at Avitech’s sole option, to:
(a) repairing the defective Product without charge for parts and labor;
or (b) providing a replacement in exchange for the defective Product;
or (c) if after a reasonable time is unable to correct the defect or
provide a replacement Product in good working order, then the
purchaser shall be entitled to recover damages subject to the limitation
of liability set forth below.
Limitation of Liability
Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase
price paid for the defective product. In no event shall Avitech be liable
for any incidental, special, or consequential damages, including
without limitation, loss of profits for any breach of this warranty.
If Avitech replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product
as provided under the terms of this Warranty, in no event will the term
of the warranty on the replacement Product exceed the number of
months remaining on the warranty covering the defective Product.
Equipment manufactured by other suppliers and supplied by Avitech
carries the respective manufacturer’s warranty. Avitech assumes no
warranty responsibility either expressed or implied for equipment
manufactured by others and supplied by Avitech.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied,
including without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
This Hardware Warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or
damage: (a) caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate
maintenance and care of the Product; (b) resulting from attempts by
other than Avitech representatives to install, repair, or service the
Product; (c) caused by installation of the Product in a hostile operating
environment or connection of the Product to incompatible equipment;
or (d) caused by the modification of the Product or integration with
other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulties of servicing the Product.
Any Product which fails under conditions other than those specifically
covered by the Hardware Warranty, will be repaired at the price of
parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are
warranted for a period of 90 days from date of reshipment to customer.
Extended Warranty Options
Avitech offers OPTIONAL Extended Warranty plans that provide
continuous coverage for the Product after the expiration of the
Warranty Period. Contact an Avitech sales representative for details
on the options that are available for the Avitech equipment.
Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period
Avitech makes its best offer to repair a product that is outside the
warranty period, provided the product has not reached its end of life
(EOL). The minimum charge for such repair excluding shipping and
handling is $200 (US dollars).
AVITECH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
● 15377 NE 90th Street Redmond, WA 98052 USA
● TOLL FREE 1 877 AVITECH
● PHONE [phone]
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Regulatory Information
Marking labels located on the exterior of the device indicate the
regulations that the model complies with. Please check the marking
labels on the device and refer to the corresponding statements in this
chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly
shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended
cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Statements of Compliance
English
This product follows the provisions of the European Directive
1999/5/EC.
Dansk (Danish)
Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv
1999/5/EC.
Nederlands (Dutch)
Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
1999/5/EC.
Suomi (Finnish)
Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyksiä.
Français (French)
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1999/5/EC.
Deutsch (German)
Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen
Richtlinie 1999/5/EC.
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1999/5/EC.
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1999/5/EC.
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Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999/5/EC.
Norsk (Norwegian)
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direktivet 1999/5/EC.
Português (Portuguese)
Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 1999/5/EC.
Español (Spanish)
Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo
1999/5/EC.
Svenska (Swedish)
Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and
Compliance Notice
Statement of Compliance
This product complies with Australia and New Zealand's standards for
radio interference.

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1. Getting Started
The Rainier 3G Plus Series is a modular card based multiviewer. Each card can receive up to 4 input
signals and up to 4 cards can be installed in the 1RU chassis. Users can monitor 4 SDI (3G/HD/SD)/
CVBS sources through HD 1080p output.
The Rainier 3G Plus-Q (Quad series) features a quad view or full screen view while the Rainier 3G
Plus-1 allows for fully free-scaling windows. A high degree of flexibility can be achieved through internal
cascading. This flexibility allows all 4 cards (up to 16 signals) to easily be displayed on one monitor, and/
or be duplicated to other monitors. The Rainier 3G Plus is also extremely scalable; users can easily
expand the system by cascading up to 10 chassis which allows for the monitoring of up to 160 signal
sources on multiple screens.
This chapter introduces the features and specifications as well as the external components of Rainier
3G Plus.
1.1 Package Contents
After unpacking the shipping carton, the following items can be found:
Avitech Rainier 3G Plus series
Utility Disc (software and user manual)
24 V DC Power Adapter
Standard Power Cord (USA customer only)

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RS-485 Cascading Cable (optional –
when purchasing 2 or more Rainier 3G Plus-1)
D
Ear with screw
(already installed on Rainier 3G Plus upon
order for assembly on to rack mount)
DVI to HDMI®Adapter (optional)
D
Table 1-1 Package Contents
The following items are included if an optional rack mount kit is ordered, refer to the “Rack Mount
Assembly Reference Guide” for details.
Rack Tray Ear (left and right pc)
Ear-A (2 pcs)

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Ear-B (2 pcs)
Used on 700/750/800mm rack depth
(27.56/29.53/31.49 inch)
Tray
Screw 3*4mm (4 pcs)
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Screw 3*7mm (6 pcs)
Screw 3*5mm (12 pcs)
D
Screw 3*6mm (2 pcs)
Cable Tie 370*4.8mm (2 pcs)
Table 1-2 Optional Rack Mount Package Contents

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1.2 Product Features
Automatic sensing of up to 16 SDI (3G/HD/SD)/CVBS input signals
Independent operation, settings can be configured from the front LCD panel
1920×1200 maximum output resolution
Up to 14 presets/configurations can be saved and recalled per card
Supports HDMI®, features 4 HDMI outputs
Supports DVI, features 4 DVI outputs (through a HDMI to DVI adapter)
Supports SDI, features 4 SDI outputs
Supports cascading, features an SDI input for cascading (not available for Rainier 3G Plus-Q)
Supports Avitech’s Phoenix-Q configuration interface through an Ethernet connection
Supports TSL through Ethernet (IP) or serial interface (RS-232)
Supports General Purpose Input/Output through an Ethernet connection
Supports Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP)
Robust Design:
Passed Extensive Vibration Test: (MIL-STD-810G vibration test) method 514.6 for US
truck under random vibration while in operation
Dual power supply with DC input (one main and one redundant, interchangeable)
Field serviceable front fan module
Video Control:
1. Rainier 3G Plus-1: Free-scaling windows, quad view, full screen view, adjustable safe area,
and aspect ratio control.
2. Rainier 3G Plus-Q: Quad view or full screen, adjustable safe area, and aspect ratio control.
3. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) overlay display (not available for the Quad series)
4. Video loss / video black / video freeze detection
5. Image/Gain: automatic or manual adjustment
6. Image crop and pan
On Screen Display (OSD):
1. Border
Features fully customizable image borders (color and width)
Video borders
2. Labels
BMP label
UMD –(under monitor display)
3. Alarms
Video loss
Video freeze
Video black
Audio high

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Audio low
Audio lost
Out of Phase
Metadata display (AFD) Active Format Description
Closed caption detection
4. Tally
5. Audio meter
6. Digital clock / user logo (not available for Rainier 3G Plus- Quad Series)
7. External Linear Time Code (LTC) / SDI Embedded Time Code display
8. Safe area, aspect ratio detection
9. Screen background color is configurable
Audio Output Control:
1. Supports 8 channel embedded audio
2. HDMI: 8 channels selectable between the 4 groups
3. Analog: 1/8 inch stereo headphone jack for audio monitoring
4. Audio loss / audio high / audio low / phase detection
1.3 Specifications
Rainier 3G Plus –(Q card) / Rainier 3G Plus –(1 card)
Input
SDI/CVBS
(BNC connector)
Automatic sensing, the following input signals are supported:
3G-SDI: 1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50 (YUV 4:2:2 10-bit)
HD-SDI: 1080p30, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF29.97 (segmented
frame), 1080p25, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF23.98, 1080i60,
1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1035i60, 1035i59.94, 720p60, 720p59.94,
720p50, 720p30, 720p29.97, 720p25
SD-SDI: 480i60, 576i50
CVBS: NTSC/PAL
Output
HDMI and DVI
(through HDMI to
DVI adapter)
Normal/VESA output timing; 8-bit/10-bit HDMI color depth;
user configurable:
1920×1200 (WUXGA) 50Hz/60Hz
1920×1080 (HD 1080) 50Hz/60Hz
1680×1050 (WSXGA+) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
1600×1200 (UXGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
1600×900 (HD+) 60Hz
1440×900 (WSXGA, WXGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
1400×1050 (SXGA+) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
1360×768 (WXGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
1280×1024 (SXGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
1280×768 (WSGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
1280×720 (HD 720) 50Hz/59.94Hz/60Hz/75Hz
1024×768 (XGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz
800×600 (SVGA) 50Hz/60Hz/75Hz

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Rainier 3G Plus –(Q card) / Rainier 3G Plus –(1 card)
640×480 (VGA) 60Hz
Note: If the Rainier 3G Plus-1 is in cascade mode, the output resolution
can only support 720p/1080p at 50Hz/60Hz.
SDI
(BNC connector)
User configurable:
1920×1080 50Hz/60Hz Progressive (4:2:2 YUV / 10-bit)
1280×720 50Hz/60Hz Progressive (4:2:2 YUV / 10-bit)
Note:
1. If the Rainier 3G Plus-1 is in cascade mode, the output resolution can
only support 720p/1080p at 50Hz/60Hz.
2. Complying with the HDCP license, HDCP video cannot be converted
to SDI.
Table 1-3 Rainier 3G Plus –(Q Card) / Rainier 3G Plus –(1 Card) Specifications
Rainier 3G Plus –(PI card)
Output
SDI
(BNC connector)
This card’s sole purpose is to convert a 1080p source signal to a 1080i
50/59.94/60 Hz output signal. Cascade input from control board can
also be routed to the PI card for conversion.
Table 1-4 Rainier 3G Plus –(PI Card) Specifications
Rainier 3G Plus –(Control card)
Control interface
(serial connector)
For connecting to TSL port of the TSL controller for TSL interface
Cascade
(BNC connector)
For multimedia input coming from SDI Out port (cascadable to any other
Rainier 3G Plus –(1 card); but not cascadable to Rainier 3G Plus –(Q
card))
LTC
(BNC connector)
Linear (or Longitudinal) Time Code input
(encoding of SMPTE Time Code data in an audio signal)
Electrical: Single End
Impedance: >30k ohms
Sensitivity: 500 mV pk-pk (5V maximum)
Audio
(Headphone jack)
Analog Audio (audio out port)
Stereo
Power
Power consumption is 110 Watt (maximum)
Power Supply:
24 V DC 120 Watt adapter
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions: 439×310×44.4 mm (17.3×12.2×1.8 inch)
Weight: 4.2 kg (9.3 lb)
Environment/Safety
Temperature:
Operating: 0  C (32  F) to 40  C (104  F)
Storage: –10  C (14  F) to 50  C (122  F)
Humidity: 0% to 80% relative, non-condensing
Safety: FCC/CE/C-Tick/Class A
Pass MIL-STD-810G test method 514.6 for US truck under random
vibration while in operation
Table 1-5 Rainier 3G Plus –(Control Card) Specifications

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1.4 Connections to the Rainier 3G Plus
Figure 1-1 Rainier 3G Plus Front Components
Front Panel
Rack Mount Ear
For fixing the chassis onto a server rack (ears are installed upon leaving
the factory)
Release Knob
Turn the knob counter-clockwise to loosen and clockwise to secure the
front panel to the chassis
LCD Panel
For displaying the configuration and control parameters
Control Buttons
Go to previous selection
Go to next selection
A quick press moves the cursor one character to the left, while a
long press deletes the character to the left of the current cursor
position (e.g., set password).
Moves the cursor one character to the right. Upon reaching the last
character, a space will be added (e.g., set password).
Enter next menu level or select item
Note: Refer to Appendix A for functions that can be changed by the
control buttons.
Release Screw
Turn the screw counter-clockwise to loosen and clockwise to secure the
front panel to the chassis
Table 1-6 Rainier 3G Plus Front Component Description
Figure 1-2 Rainier 3G Plus –(Q Card) / Plus –(1 Card) Components
Rear Panel
(–1 card)
SDI/CVBS IN
BNC connector for SDI (3G/HD/SD) CVBS (NTSC/PAL) video sources
HDMI OUT
Connect to the monitor’s HDMI signal cable*
SDI OUT
BNC connector supports SDI (1080p/720p) signal output
Table 1-7 Rainier 3G Plus –(Q Card) / Plus –(1 Card) Component Description
* Complying with the HDCP license, HDCP video cannot be converted to SDI.

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Figure 1-3 Rainier 3G Plus –(PI Card) Components
Rear Panel
(PI card)
SDI OUT
BNC connector supports 1080i 50/59.94/60 Hz signal output
Table 1-8 Rainier 3G Plus –(PI Card) Component Description
Figure 1-5 Rainier 3G Plus –(Control Card) Components
Rear Panel
(control card)
RS-485 IN/OUT
For serial cascading input/output control signals
LTC Audio In
For linear (or longitudinal) Time Code input
(encoding of SMPTE Time Code data in an audio signal)
Cascade In
(BNC)
BNC connector for multimedia input
(cascade from other Rainier 3G Plus (BNC) or from other video sources)
Note: Select the type of Cascade In signal through Phoenix-Q software as
only one is allowed at a time.
Serial
Connects to TSL port of the TSL controller for TSL interface through
the proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable
Note: This port is not available for connecting to a computer for
configuration and control (Phoenix-Q utility). Likewise, it cannot be used
for entering the Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP) X command interface.
Ethernet (IP)
For setup through Avitech Phoenix-Q utility through network
connection
For entering the Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP) X command interface
For connecting to TSL port of the TSL controller for TSL interface
Headset
1/8 inch audio port for connecting headphones (stereo)
Dip Switches
Updates the firmware and resets the Rainier 3G Plus to the factory-default
setting.
Note: Dip Switch 2 is for factory reset, see Appendix E.
ID
Rotary dial to assign unique addresses in systems with 2 or more chassis.
Table 1-9 Rainier 3G Plus –(Control Card) Component Description

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Figure 1-6 Rainier 3G Plus Chassis Component
Rear Panel
(chassis)
Card Cover
Plate
Remove the cover plate to install any of the following:
Rainier 3G Plus –(Q card)
Rainier 3G Plus –(1 card)
Rainier 3G Plus –(PI card)
Control Card
Cover Plate
Remove the cover plate to install the Rainier 3G Plus –(control card)
Power
(DC 24V)
Connects to the 24 V DC power adapter
Note: When connecting 2 power adapters for redundant power supply,
make sure the power adaptors are at least 10 cm away from each other.
Table 1-10 Rainier 3G Plus Chassis Component Description

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2. Hardware Configuration
This chapter discusses the process of installing a card into Rainier 3G Plus chassis.
To prevent any damage to hardware components as well as to avoid any injuries, make sure to turn off
power coming from the power strip to Rainier 3G Plus before making any changes to the hardware
configuration.
2.1 Installing New Card on Blank Slot
The Rainier 3G Plus chassis accept any of the following cards:
Rainier 3G Plus –(Q card)
Rainier 3G Plus –(1 card)
Rainier 3G Plus –(PI card)
Step 1. Remove the two screws securing the back plate.
Figure 2-1 Remove the 2 Back Plate Screws
Step 2. Remove the back plate.
Figure 2-2 Remove the Back Plate

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Step 3. Align both sides of the card to the rails, and slide all the way into the chassis.
Figure 2-3 Align the New Card to the Rail on Both Sides
Step 4. Secure the screws on both sides to fix the new card to the chassis.
Figure 2-4 Secure the Screws on Both Sides
2.2 Removing a Previously Installed Card
Step 1. Use a flat screwdriver to unscrew the left and right puller screws on the control board module.
Figure 2-5 Remove the Left and Right Puller Screws on Control Board
Step 2. Use the just removed puller screws and screw them to both sides of the card to be removed.
Figure 2-6 Screw the Left and Right Puller Screws to Old Card

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Step 3. Remove the left and right screws securing the card from the chassis.
Figure 2-7 Remove the Left and Right Screws
Step 4. Grasp both left and right puller screws and pull the card away from the chassis.
Figure 2-8 Pull the Left and Right Puller Screws
Step 5. Remove the puller screws on the just removed card and return them to the control board
module.

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3. Cascading
Cascading is the technique of “daisy-chaining” multiple Rainier 3G Plus through an HDMI/SDI display
and a digital control backbone. This connection allows the combined Rainier 3G Plus chassis to operate
as a single integrated system. Up to 10 different Rainier 3G Plus can be combined in this fashion to
create large and complex systems with the ability to simultaneously monitor multiple audio, video, and
computer signals on the same display.
Cascading in Rainier 3G Plus can be classified into 2 types:
Internal cascading –achieved by grouping 2 or 3 or 4 cards within a single Rainier 3G Plus through
the Phoenix-Q configuration software (4 displays of any 4 multiple windows combination).
External cascading –achieved by physically “daisy-chaining”2 or more (up to 10) Rainier 3G Plus
chassis to increase windows on one screen (up to 160 –achieved by cascading 10 Rainier 3G Plus
with 4 windows from each of the 4 cards). Multiple cards allow multiple SDI signals on one display.
The following examples require a working knowledge of Phoenix-Q software.
For an in-depth understanding of Phoenix-Q, skip to chapters 4 and 5 for more information.
3.1 Internal Cascading
3.1.1 Example 1: Cascade 2 cards and duplicate display
Step 1. Make sure that the 4 card IDs belong to the same group. Verify this as shown on the Group
View tree found on the left panel of the Phoenix-Q software. To change the group setup, go to
System  Configuration.
Figure 3-1 Phoenix-Q Software: Group View Panel
Step 2. Right-click the group heading in the Group View panel (e.g., Display 001 1280×720@60Hz)
and then click Set Subgroup item in the menu.
Figure 3-2 Phoenix-Q Software: Group View Panel –Set Subgroup

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Step 3. Click to remove the checkboxes on the left. Then drag the Card IDs to the desired configuration
(both illustrations depicted below will work) and then click OK.
Figure 3-3 Phoenix-Q Software: Set Subgroup Configuration
There is no need to make any adjustments to the HDMI OUT item in Properties panel as the
software will automatically make the necessary adjustments.
Figure 3-4 Phoenix-Q Software: Properties –HDMI OUT (Display Source)