Crystal Vision Indigo 1 Series User manual

Indigo 1
1U frames
(Includes Indigo 1AE, 1AE-DP, 1SE and 1SE-DP)
Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] [e-mail] www.crystalvision.tv

Crystal Vision Indigo 1 User Manual
Contents
1Introduction 4
2Installation 7
2.1 General Safety Summary 7
2.2 Rack mounting and ventilation 8
2.3 Frame connectors 9
Connecting mains cables 10
2.4 Connector pinout 11
Remote control / GPI connections 11
Power supply relay connections 12
RJ45 422 Statesman/Link Bus IO connector 13
RJ45 Ethernet connector 13
2.5 Board settings 14
Status LEDs 14
Piano Switch 15
Slide switches 15
3Installing modules 17
3.1 Installing modules 17
Module positions 17
Inserting modules 18
Removing modules 18
3.2 Rear connectors 18
Fitting rear connectors 19
3.3 Indigo power supplies 20
Indigo 1-DP power supply module 21
Left/Right conversion 21
Monitoring power supply status 21
3.4 Select the cooling mode 22
4Control 23
4.1 Setting up and connecting 24
Set up the PC’s Local Area Connection 25
Setting Default IP address 26
Recovery Mode 27
5VisionWeb 28
5.1 VisionWeb ‘Option’ pages 30
About 30
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Hardware ID 31
Configuration / Backup-Restore / Auto restore 32
Configuration / Backup-Restore / Manual restore 33
Configuration / Labels 34
Configuration / Network 35
Software Upgrade 35
Diagnostics 36
Configuration / SNMP 37
5.2 Password protecting frames and slots 41
6Virtual Cards 44
6.1 Introduction 44
6.2 What you will need 44
6.3 Summary of what you have to do 44
6.4 Step by step instructions with example 45
Choose the controls 45
Rename the template file 48
Edit the template file 48
Check the edited file against the xml schema 52
Transfer the file to the frame 53
7Frame memory 58
7.1 File Structure 58
7.2 Cards 59
7.3 Frame 60
8Operating the Active Panel 61
8.1 Using the front control panel 61
Selecting a module 61
Control Panel keys overview 62
Updating the display 63
Slot numbers 63
Node numbers 63
9Maintenance 64
9.1 Inserting and removing power supplies 64
9.2 Fitting the fan assembly 67
9.3 Replacing the mains input fuses 70
Indigo 1-DP 71
10 Troubleshooting 72
10.1 Reading LED status and active display messages 72
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10.2 PSU relays 73
10.3 Frequently asked questions 74
11 Specification 75
12 Appendix 1 76
12.1 Indigo Frame Software prior to v4.6 76
Setting up and connecting 76
Status 77
Changing the IP Address 78
Adding a frame serial number 79
Naming 80
Hostname 81
Reset 82
SNMP 82
12.2 SNMP agent 83
12.3 SNMP Quick Start Guide 87
Revision 3
Ethernet control information added.
02/01/07
Revision 4
Indigo 1-DP information added.
08/02/07
Revision 5
Note added to Bus IO table, page 9.
29/08/08
Revision 6
Front panel slide switch table amended, page 17.
03/07/09
Revision 7
Front panel slide switch table re-ordered.
21/07/09
Revision 8
Appendix 4.3 SNMP quick start guide added. Removed
Indigo 1A & Indigo 1S (obsolete). Removed PSU-150i,
PSU-75i & PS-55i (obsolete).
03/06/10
Revision 9
FCC Part 15 warning added to page 5.
11/02/11
Revision 10
Added dual fan information.
17/03/11
Revision 11
Added Indigo frame software v4.6 info. Old frame software
info moved to appendix.
16/10/13
Revision 12
Added software v5.2 and v5.3 details.
10/03/17
Revision 13
Added note about new security introduced with frame
software version V5.9 build 16216 to beginning of page
23.
05/07/18
Revision 14
Updated information on number of images typically
required for software upgrade on Page 35. Amended note
on password protecting frames and slots on Page 42.
27/02/20
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Crystal Vision Introduction
1Introduction
The Indigo range comprises of three frame types: 2U frames for up to 12 modules, 1U frames
for up to six modules and desk top boxes for up to two modules.
This manual covers Indigo 1U frame types:
Indigo 1AE - Ethernet capable with active smart CPU, integrated control panel and display
Indigo 1SE - Ethernet capable with active smart CPU. No integrated control panel nor display
Indigo 1AE-DP - Ethernet capable with active smart CPU, integrated control panel and
display. Has dual redundant power supplies
Indigo 1SE-DP - Ethernet capable with active smart CPU. No integrated control panel nor
display. Has dual redundant power supplies
Each 1U frame can be used with any single or double slot rear module in the Crystal Vision
Indigo range. There is a single slot for the one or two plug-in power supplies.
A hinged front panel allows easy access to removable fan assemblies, the installed modules
and the power supply – or supplies in the case of the Indigo 1-DP frame.
The Indigo 1AE Crystal Vision frame The Indigo 1SE Crystal Vision frame
The 1AE versions have an active control panel built into them that remains forward facing,
allowing panel operation even when the front panel is open.
The Indigo 1AE Crystal Vision frame with front control panel open
There is an easily accessible front fan fitted on a detachable plate in front of the PSU.
Additionally a pair of removable fans are fitted at the rear of the front panel on the left.
If the front panel is opened an optical sensor switches the PSU fan to fast operation and the
panel mounted fan is switched off. If one fan fails, or operates too slowly, the other fan is
automatically switched to full power and an alarm raised.
A frame temperature sensor mounted above the top central module position (slot 3) controls
fan speed.
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There are three cooling modes: normal, quiet and maximum.
With normal cooling both fans run continuously, increasing in speed as the temperature inside
the frame goes up.
Quiet mode is intended for a lightly loaded frame in an environment where ambient noise is a
concern. When the frame temperature is below approximately 45°C the panel fan is switched
off and the PSU fan runs at minimum speed. If the frame temperature goes above 45°C it
reverts to normal cooling and goes back to quiet mode when frame temperature falls below
42°C.
In Maximum cooling mode both fans never run below near maximum speed. Fan speed
increases to maximum at high frame temperature. This mode is ideal for equipment bays
where noise is not a concern.
Only one of the fans is essential in normal operation. If one of the fans should fail, the closed
frame can still operate indefinitely with an ambient temperature of 40°C.
Warning: Although it is possible to operate the frame with the front panel open the frame
may not meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in this
condition.
The Indigo PSU has a built-in processor, which communicates with the front panel display
processor (referred to as a PIC) and monitors power rail voltage levels (+5.75V and -6.0 V)
and the PSU fan speed. The PSU also stores its own serial number in non-volatile memory.
The panel processor regularly receives status updates from the PSU processor about power
rails and fan speed. This allows the front panel to update its status LEDs and control the
alarm relay. The relay contacts are available on the Remote 2 connector on the rear of the
frame.
There are four two-colour LEDs on a front panel, with green indicating a normal condition and
red an abnormal condition. If the LED is unlit, this indicates an inactive condition such as a PSU
fan not running with the front panel closed. The yellow comms LED is no longer supported.
Indigo 1 LEDs
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The following LED status indications may be seen:
LED Colour Notes
Front Fan Unlit
Green
Red
Door open
Normal operation
Change the panel fan
PSU Fan Unlit
Green
Red
Door closed and fan idle
Door open and fan operational
Change PSU fan
PSU Unlit
Green
Red
No power
Normal operation
Change PSU(s)
Temp Green
Red
Normal operation
Internal temperature too high (approx. 650C)
Comms Unlit
Flash amber
Press Device for serial comms status
Users are able to remotely monitor frame temperature and fan speed via Ethernet.
Note: Serial RS422 control from Statesman or third party applications is no longer
supported. All connections should be made via Ethernet. Crystal Vision AE and SE frames
running v4.6 software or later support Statesman, ASCII and HTTP/JSON control protocols.
An optional SNMP licence can be purchased to enable control and monitoring via SNMP.
Contact Crystal Vision Support for protocol documentation.
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2Installation
2.1 General Safety Summary
The following warnings are intended for user guidance and safety.
Ground This product must be grounded through the grounding conductor of the
power cord.
Power cable Use only a power cord that meets the required specification for this
product.
Fuses To avoid fire hazard use only fuses of the type and rating specified.
Service These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To
reduce risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in this manual unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Apart from procedures described in this manual there are no user
serviceable parts within the frame. If the frame requires any other servicing
it should be returned to the manufacturer or dealer.
On no account should the unit be powered whilst any covers are removed.
Ventilation The unit must have adequate ventilation. Installation should be in standard
19" racks with cool air circulation available at the front. The left and right
ventilation grilles must not be obstructed.
EMC To comply with EMC regulations the following guidelines should be
observed:
Do not operate this unit for extended periods with the front panel open.
Do not use the frame unless all the rear connector positions are filled,
either with Crystal Vision rear modules, or with Crystal Vision blanking
plates.
Do not operate the equipment with covers or panels removed.
General To avoid electric shock do not operate this product in wet or damp
conditions.
To avoid injury or fire hazard do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
Only use this rack in conjunction with Crystal Vision modules designed for
that purpose.
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The Indigo 1 range of frames is capable of housing the Crystal
Vision range of optical modules. Although these modules are not
capable of causing personal injury, care should be exercised
when exposing unshielded optical signals not to look directly into
the light beam.
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.
2.2 Rack mounting and ventilation
The unit must have adequate ventilation. Install in standard 19" racks with cool air circulation
at the front and with both side ventilation grilles unobstructed.
Indigo 1AE airflow
Install the Indigo frame in a standard 19-inch rack as follows:
•Mount in the rack and secure via the rack ears
•Allow adequate space for the fan intakes at the front and the exhaust through the left and
right sides
Note: Only one of the fans is essential in normal operation. If one of the fans should fail,
the closed frame can still operate indefinitely with an ambient temperature of 40°C.
It is also possible to operate the frame with the front panel open, however the
frame may not meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in this
condition.
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2.3 Frame connectors
The following connectors are available at the rear of the frame:
Connector Function Notes
IEC PSU AC input 85 to 264V, fuse under flap
Dual flying IEC PSU AC inputs Indigo 1-DP
only 85 to 264V, fuse on PSU modules
Remote 1 GPI and DC out Refer to pinout tables
Remote 2 GPI, serial, upper PSU
alarm relay and DC out Refer to pinout tables
RS422 in/bus RS422 control using CAT5
cabling Refer to pinout tables
Ethernet Ethernet control using
CAT5 cabling Refer to pinout tables
All frame connectors are grouped together behind the PSUs at the rear of the frame.
Indigo 1SE/1AE rear connectors
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Connecting mains cables
Indigo 1SE/1AE
The Indigo 1SE and Indigo 1AE frames are powered by connecting a power cord to the IEC
socket.
Ensure that they have a minimum current rating of 6A and are fitted with an IEC 320 female
connector, which includes a protective ground connection and meets relevant local safety
standards.
Note: The fuse holder is part of the mains inlet. The mains cable must be disconnected
before the fuse can be accessed. Replace the fuse only with one of the same type
and rating. Refer to the Maintenance section of the Troubleshooting guide for more
information.
Indigo 1SE-DP/1AE-DP
Indigo 1SE-DP/1AE-DP rear connectors
The Indigo 1SE-DP and Indigo 1AE-DP frames are powered by connecting two power cords
to the flying IEC sockets.
Ensure they have a minimum current rating of 6A and are fitted with an IEC 320 female
connector, which includes a protective ground connection and meets relevant local safety
standards.
Note: The mains inlets are not fused. Mains fuses for each inlet are situated on the power
supply modules. Access to these fuses requires the removal of the power supply
module. Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and rating. Refer to the
Maintenance section of the Troubleshooting guide for more information.
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2.4 Connector pinout
Remote control / GPI connections
Each frame slot has six connections that are brought out to one or more of the four high-
density D-Type connectors on the rear of the frame labelled RMT 1 and RMT 2. These
connections are referred to as lines 'a' to 'f'. The functions assigned to them are dependent on
the module inserted in each slot, but a typical use is as a GPI line. Refer to the documentation
supplied with each Crystal Vision module to determine the actual functions assigned.
RMT 1 and RMT 2 connections (26-way high density D-Type socket and plug):
Pin number RMT (Remote) 1 - function RMT (Remote 2) - function
1 +5.3V +/- 10% dc out Slot 3 GPI ‘e’
2 Frame GND Slot 3 GPI ‘f’
3 Slot 5 GPI ‘a’ Slot 4 GPI ‘e’
4 Slot 4 GPI ‘a’ Slot 4 GPI ‘f’
5 Slot 3 GPI ‘a’ Relay close on fault on
PSU
6 Slot 3 GPI ‘b’ Frame GND
7 Slot 2 GPI ‘a’ RX+ RS422 - link bus i/p
8 Slot 1 GPI ‘a’ TX-RS422 Statesman o/p
9 Slot 1 GPI ‘b’ TX+ RS422 Statesman o/p
10 Slot 6 GPI ‘a’ Slot 2 GPI ‘e’
11 Slot 6 GPI ‘b’ Slot 2 GPI ‘f’
12 Slot 5 GPI ‘b’ Slot 5 GPI ‘e’
13 Slot 4 GPI ‘c’ Slot 5 GPI ‘f’
14 Slot 4 GPI ‘b’ Relay common on PSU
15 Slot 3 GPI ‘c’ +5.3V +/- 10% dc out
16 Slot 2 GPI ‘b’ RX-RS422 - link bus i/p
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17 Slot 2 GPI ‘c’ TX+ RS422 - link bus o/p
18 Slot 1 GPI ‘c’ RX+ RS422 Statesman i/p
19 Slot 6 GPI ‘c’ Slot 1 GPI ‘e’
20 Slot 6 GPI ‘d’ Slot 1 GPI ‘f’
21 Slot 5 GPI ‘d’ Slot 6 GPI ‘e’
22 Slot 5 GPI ‘c’ Slot 6 GPI ‘f’
23 Slot 4 GPI ‘d’ Relay open on fault on PSU
24 Slot 3 GPI ‘d’ N/C
25 Slot 2 GPI ‘d’ TX- RS422
26 Slot 1 GPI ‘d’ RX- RS422 Statesman i/p
Note: The total current available from the 5.3V dc outputs is limited to approximately 1.5
Amps.
To maintain EMC compliance only good quality screened cable assemblies should
be used.
Power supply relay connections
The power supply module has a relay to indicate if the frame is in an alarm state caused by a
power supply problem, a fan stopping or an overheating frame.
Pinout is as follows:
Description pin number
relay common
Remote 2 pin 14
open on fault
Remote 2 pin 23
close on fault
Remote 2 pin 5
Note: The current through the relay contacts should be limited to a maximum of 200mA.
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RJ45 422 Statesman/Link Bus IO connector
Pin number Function
1 RX+ RS422 Statesman i/p
2 RX- RS422 Statesman i/p
3 TX+ RS422 Statesman o/p
4 TX+ RS422 - Link Bus o/p
5 TX- RS422 - Link Bus o/p
6 TX- RS422 Statesman o/p
7 RX+ RS422 - Link Bus i/p
8 RX- RS422 - Link Bus i/p
Note: These signals are also available on the RMT 2 connector.
RJ45 Ethernet connector
Pin number Function
1 TD+
2 TD-
3 RD+
4 and 5 Not used – 75 ohm resistor to GND in
frame
6 RD-
7 and 8 Not used – 75 ohm resistor to GND in
frame
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2.5 Board settings
On the upper edge of the 1U front panel PCB the configuration switches and status LEDs can
be found.
1U board top-edge switches and LEDs
Status LEDs
These LEDs are useful for troubleshooting the network link. The link LED will be illuminated
whenever the frame is connected to a network. Should this LED not be lit check the cable
connection between the frame and network outlet. The data LED flashing will indicate that
communications between the frame and the network exists.
Description
Data Flashing This LED will flash to indicate activity.
Link Normally lit This LED will be lit whenever the frame is connected to an
Ethernet network.
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Piano Switch
Switches 1 and 2 configure the cooling fan modes.
Levers 1 & 2 Function Notes
Both up Normal
cooling Both fans run continuously, increasing in speed as the temperature inside the frame goes up.
1 down, 2 up Quiet mode For use with a lightly loaded frame for low ambient
temperature. When the frame temperature is below
approximately 45°C the panel fan is switched off and the
PSU fan runs at minimum speed. If the frame temperature
goes above 45°C it reverts to normal cooling and goes back
to quiet mode when frame temperature falls below 42°C.
1 up, 2 down Max cooling
mode In Maximum cooling mode both fans never run below near maximum speed. Fan speed increases to maximum at high
frame temperature. This mode is ideal for equipment bays
where noise is not a concern.
Both down Reserved for
future use Operates as normal mode with current software.
Slide switches
Switch Function Notes
1 Debug Normally right, no user function.
2 Default IP
address Normally right. Left sets IP address to default 10.0.0.201. This default address is necessary to be able
to change the IP address during installation. See section
Setting Default IP address.
3 Normally right, no user function.
Note: Quiet mode is dependent on PSUs and PSU fans not being in an alarm state.
If one of the fans should fail, the closed frame can still operate indefinitely with
an ambient temperature of up to 40°C.
Although only one of the fans is essential in normal operation, a faulty fan should
be replaced as soon as practical to prevent the long-term stressing of the
modules.
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Warning: Although it is possible to operate the frame with the front panel open, the frame
may not meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in this
condition.
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3Installing modules
The 1U Indigo frames have six slots for Crystal Vision video or audio cards. Signal
connections are made through rear modules.
The inside of the frame can be accessed to change the modules by pulling forward the two
black knobs, one on each side of the front panel.
The Indigo 1AE Crystal Vision frame with front control panel open
Warning: Although the frame can be operated with the front panel open, the frame may
not meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in this condition.
3.1 Installing modules
Module positions
Module positions are numbered one to six as shown below:
The Indigo 1 frame showing slot numbers
Before fitting or removing signal modules, one or more retaining brackets may need to be
removed. Retaining brackets prevent the modules from being inadvertently disconnected or
from coming out during transit. They may also prove useful in OB vehicles when travelling
over rough ground.
Note: The PSU module fits into the PSU slot on the right, which has the reserved location
or slot number of 14 to avoid conflict with module slot numbers in both 1U and 2U
frames.
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Inserting modules
To insert a module proceed as follows:
•Remove the two screws holding the bracket adjacent to the slot intended for the module
and keep both the screws and bracket in a safe place
•Insert the module into the appropriate guides and push it fully home
•Refit the retaining brackets if required
The Indigo 1 frame with two modules fitted in slots 1 and 2
Removing modules
To remove signal modules simply pull on the handle and withdraw them from the frame, with
the retaining brackets removed.
All Crystal Vision cards can be inserted and removed whilst the frame is powered without
damage.
3.2 Rear connectors
The frame will be supplied with an appropriate selection of rear connectors for any cards
installed in it at the time of order. Unused slots will be fitted with blanking plates.
Details of signal types and pinouts are given in the documentation supplied with each Crystal
Vision video or audio card.
The Indigo 1SE frame rear view with EMC covers removed for slots 1 and 2
The rear modules are held in place by a screw at each side to ensure EMC compliance.
To access the rear connector motherboard the appropriate EMC covers and fixing screws
must be removed.
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Fitting rear connectors
To fit a rear connector, proceed as follows:
•Disconnect the mains power lead from the frame
•Remove the rear relevant EMC cover(s) at the rear of the frame by unscrewing the fixing
screws
•Push fit the selected rear connector onto the appropriate frame slots
•Refit EMC covers and replace the fixing screws
The Indigo 1SE frame rear view with EMC covers fitted and RM01 connectors fitted to
slots 1 and 2
The Indigo 1SE frame showing the use of EMC covers and the use of single and double rear
connectors
Warning: To maintain product safety and EMC compliance, the rear of the frame
should be filled with Crystal Vision rear connectors and/or EMC covers
and held in place with fixing screws before power is reapplied.
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