evertz VIP-X User guide

VIP-X SYSTEM MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated, dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (i.e.: servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Don’t use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Don’t block any ventilation openings.
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Don’t install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatuses (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Don’t defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the plug provided
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms, or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as damage to the power-supply cord or plug, contact with
liquid (or any object small enough to enter the apparatus), exposure to rain or moisture, drop
damage, or upon experiencing any abnormal operation.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING:
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING:
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
WARNING:
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

INFORMATION FOR USERS IN EUROPE
This equipment with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:
• EN60065 Product Safety
• EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference Class A (Emission)
• EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to the European Union EMC directive. 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/her own expense.
INFORMATION FOR USERS IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Class A Digital Device or Peripheral
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations 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/her own expense.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables
with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.
WARNING
Never look directly into an optical fiber. Irreversible eye damage can occur in
a matter of milliseconds.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................1
1.1. X-LINK ENABLED ROUTERS ...............................................................................................2
1.2. X-LINK INTERCONNECT.......................................................................................................3
2. HARDWARE DETAILS ...................................................................................................................5
2.1. ROUTER PLATFORMS..........................................................................................................5
2.1.1. Xenon 4RU ..................................................................................................................5
2.1.2. Xenon 8RU ..................................................................................................................5
2.1.3. EQX 16RU...................................................................................................................6
2.1.4. EQX 26RU...................................................................................................................7
2.2. VIP-X COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................8
2.2.1. XE-OP32SX-XLINK .....................................................................................................8
2.2.2. XE-OP32HX-XLINK.....................................................................................................8
2.2.3. EQX-OP288-XLINK .....................................................................................................9
2.2.4. EQX-OP576-XLINK .....................................................................................................9
2.2.5. EQX-OP36-XLINK .....................................................................................................10
2.2.6. X-LINK Cable.............................................................................................................11
2.2.7. XLINK-BHP2U-96C ...................................................................................................12
2.2.8. 3000MVP-RP4-XLINK ...............................................................................................13
2.2.9. 7767VIPX-RP2 ..........................................................................................................14
2.2.10. 7700FR-D FRAME ....................................................................................................15
2.2.11. 7700FR-DQ FRAME..................................................................................................16
3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................17
3.1. RACKING VIP-X FRAMES ...................................................................................................17
3.1.1. Xenon 4RU and 8RU.................................................................................................17
3.1.2. EQX 16RU and 26RU................................................................................................17
3.1.3. 7700FR-D / 7700FR-DQ............................................................................................17
3.2. INSTALLING VIP-X REAR PANELS....................................................................................17
3.2.1. Installing XE-OP32xX-XLINK Output Module in Xenon.............................................17
3.2.2. Installing EQX-OP288-XLINK and EQX-OP576-XLINK Rear Module in EQX 16RU 19
3.2.3. Installing EQX-OP36-XLINK Output Card in EQX 26RU...........................................19
3.2.4. Installing the 7767VIPX-RP2 Rear Plate in the 7700FR-D frame .............................20
3.2.5. Installing the XLINK cable .........................................................................................21
4. SYSTEM COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................................23
4.1. NETWORK CONNECTIVITY ................................................................................................23
4.1.1. Xenon Based VIP-X Solution.....................................................................................23
4.1.2. EQX Based VIP-X Solution .......................................................................................24
5. 7767VIPX8X2, 7767VIPX16X2 MODULES ...................................................................................25

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5.1. VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS.......................................................................................... 25
5.2. GENLOCK REFERENCE ..................................................................................................... 26
5.3. DVI VIDEO CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................ 26
5.4. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS................................................................. 27
5.5. LTC AND SERIAL DATA INPUTS (AUXILIARY INTERFACE)........................................... 29
5.6. ETHERNET NETWORK CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 31
5.7. 7767VIPX8X2/16X2 BLOCK DIAGRAM .............................................................................. 34
6. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................... 35
6.1. 7767VIPX8X2 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 35
6.1.1. Serial Video Inputs .................................................................................................... 35
6.1.2. Background (Computer) Video Input......................................................................... 35
6.1.3. Display Video Output................................................................................................. 35
6.1.4. Serial Video Output ................................................................................................... 36
6.1.5. Genlock Input ............................................................................................................ 36
6.1.6. General Purpose Interface I/O (GPI/GPO)................................................................ 36
6.1.7. Input/Output Serial Port............................................................................................. 36
6.1.8. Ethernet .................................................................................................................... 36
6.1.9. Electrical....................................................................................................................36
6.1.10. Physical .................................................................................................................... 36
6.2. 7767VIPX16X2 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 37
6.2.1. Serial Video Inputs .................................................................................................... 37
6.2.2. Background (Computer) Video Input......................................................................... 37
6.2.3. Display Video Output................................................................................................. 37
6.2.4. Serial Video Output ................................................................................................... 37
6.2.5. Genlock Input ............................................................................................................ 38
6.2.6. General Purpose Interface I/O (GPI/GPO)................................................................ 38
6.2.7. Input/Output Serial Port............................................................................................. 38
6.2.8. Ethernet .................................................................................................................... 38
6.2.9. Electrical....................................................................................................................38
6.2.10. Physical .................................................................................................................... 38
7. STATUS LEDS .............................................................................................................................. 39
7.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS..................................................................................................... 39
7.2. VIDEO STATUS LED AND CARD EDGE 4-CHARACTER DISPLAY ................................ 39
8. USER JUMPERS........................................................................................................................... 41
8.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS ON THE BOARD WILL BE MONITORED BY
THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS.......................................................................................... 41
8.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES VIA SERIAL PORT......... 42

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9. MODULE CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................43
9.1. CONFIGURING THE MODULE VIA THE CARD EDGE MENU...........................................43
9.1.1. Configuring the Display .............................................................................................44
9.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE USING THE MODULE SERIAL PORT..............................45
9.2.1. Network Configuration ...............................................................................................46
9.2.2. On Board Server Setup .............................................................................................47
9.2.3. SNMP Configuration..................................................................................................48
9.2.4. UMD Setup ................................................................................................................48
9.2.5. Auxiliary Serial Port Setup.........................................................................................49
9.2.6. SNTP Setup – Network Time Protocol ......................................................................49
9.2.7. Network Audio Setup – Future Enhancement Feature..............................................50
9.2.8. Nielsen Configuration ................................................................................................50
9.3. WEB SERVER INTERFACE.................................................................................................51
9.3.1. Card Setup: Display Setup .......................................................................................51
9.3.2. Card Setup: Network Setup......................................................................................52
9.3.3. Card Setup: SNMP Setup.........................................................................................53
9.3.4. Card Setup: UMD Setup...........................................................................................54
9.3.5. Card Setup: Server Setup ........................................................................................55
9.4. MVP/VIP MAESTRO SOFTWARE .......................................................................................56
10. UPGRADING FIRMWARE ............................................................................................................57
10.1. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE USING FTP .......................................................................57
10.1.1. Step 1 – Determine the IP Addresses .......................................................................57
10.1.2. Step 2 – Establishing a Valid Network Connection ...................................................57
10.1.3. Step 3 – Upgrading the Application Code .................................................................58
10.1.4. Step 4 – Completing the Upgrade .............................................................................60
10.2. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE USING RS-232 SERIAL CABLE ......................................61
10.2.1. Step 1 – Setup...........................................................................................................61
10.2.2. Step 2 – Invoke Upload Mode from the Terminal Program .......................................61
10.2.3. Step 3 – Uploading the New Firmware......................................................................62
10.2.4. Step 4 – Completing the Upgrade .............................................................................62
11. SETTING UP PROTOCOLS..........................................................................................................63
11.1. SETTING UP VIPX TO WORK WITH IMAGE VIDEO PROTOCOL.....................................63
11.2. SETTING UP VIPX TO WORK WITH TSL PROTOCOL ......................................................64
11.3. SETTING UP VIPX TO WORK WITH X-Y PROTOCOL.......................................................66
11.3.1. Creating the Text Files ..............................................................................................66
11.3.2. Setting Up the Display Card(s) ..................................................................................67
11.4. SETTING UP VIPX TO WORK WITH ASCII PROTOCOL ...................................................69
11.4.1. Creating the Text File ................................................................................................69
11.4.2. Setting Up the Display Card(s) ..................................................................................70

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12. SYSTEM MANAGER SOFTWARE ............................................................................................... 73
12.1. INSTALLING SOFTWARE ................................................................................................... 73
12.2. CONFIGURING A SYSTEM ................................................................................................. 73
13. CONFIGURING THE 3000 DCP DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL ................................................. 75
13.1. FOR PC – DCP SETUP ........................................................................................................ 75
14. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL....................................................................... 77
14.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®? ....................................................................................................... 77
15. APPENDIX A: DIN SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................79

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Figures
Figure 1-1: VIPX64, VIPX128, VIPX288 & MVP/Maestro Control Software .................................................... 1
Figure 1-2: Flow of Output ................................................................................................................................ 2
Figure 1-3: X-LINK Interconnect ....................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2-1: Xenon 4RU – 64x64 Router ........................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2-2: Xenon 8RU – 128x128 Video Router............................................................................................. 5
Figure 2-3: EQX 16RU – 288x288 Router........................................................................................................ 6
Figure 2-4: EQX 26RU – 576x576 Router........................................................................................................ 7
Figure 2-5: XE-OP32SX-XLINK........................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 2-6: XE-OP32HX-XLINK........................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 2-7: EQX-OP288-XLINK........................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 2-8: EQX-OP576-XLINK........................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 2-9: EQX-OP36-XLINK........................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 2-10: XLINK-BHP-5 ............................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 2-11: Front Panel View of the XLINK-BHP2U-96C ............................................................................. 12
Figure 2-12: Rear Panel View of the XLINK-BHP2U-96C .............................................................................. 12
Figure 2-13: 3000MVP-RP4-XLINK Rear Plate.............................................................................................. 13
Figure 2-14: VIPX-RP2 Rear Plate ................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 2-15: Distribution of X-LINK connections to the 7767VIPX16x2 ......................................................... 15
Figure 2-16: Distribution of X-LINK connections to the 7767VIPX8x2 ........................................................... 15
Figure 2-17: 7700FR-D Frame ....................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 3-1: Xenon 4RU with One XE-OP32HX-XLINK Output Card Installed ............................................... 18
Figure 3-2: Xenon 8RU with Two XE-OP32HX-XLINK Output Cards Installed.............................................. 18
Figure 3-3: EQX 16RU with EQX-OP288-XLINK Installed (Two X-LINK Cables Installed) ........................... 19
Figure 3-4: 7700FR-D with Two 7767VIPX-RP2 Installed.............................................................................. 20
Figure 4-1: Network Connectivity Diagram – Xenon Router........................................................................... 23
Figure 4-2: Network Connectivity Diagram – EQX 16RU Router ................................................................... 24
Figure 5-1: 7767VIPX-RP2 Rear Plate........................................................................................................... 25
Figure 5-2: GPI Input Circuitry ........................................................................................................................ 27
Figure 5-3: GPO Output Circuitry ................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 5-4: Interfacing GPIs to a High Voltage GPI System........................................................................... 28
Figure 5-5: Rear Plate – Ports for Attaching the HD-15 ................................................................................. 29
Figure 5-6: 7767VIPX16x2/8x2 HD-15 General Purpose Pin-Out ................................................................. 30
Figure 5-7: Rear Plate – Ethernet Ports ......................................................................................................... 31
Figure 1-2: 7767VIPX8x2/16x2 Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 34
Figure 8-1: Display Setup ............................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 8-2: Network Setup.............................................................................................................................. 53
Figure 8-3: SNMP Setup................................................................................................................................. 53
Figure 8-4: UMD Setup................................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 8-5: Server Setup................................................................................................................................. 55
Figure 9-1: Location of Jumpers (7700G4X) .................................................................................................. 41
Figure 10-1: Run Window ............................................................................................................................... 58
Figure 10-2: Pinging the IP Address............................................................................................................... 58
Figure 10-3: Upgrade Window........................................................................................................................ 60
Figure 11-1: Auxiliary Port Setup Menu.......................................................................................................... 63
Figure 11-2: Under Monitor Display Setup ..................................................................................................... 64
Figure 11-3: Auxiliary Serial Port Settings...................................................................................................... 65
Figure 11-4: Under Monitor Display Setup Settings ....................................................................................... 65
Figure 11-5: Source ID and String .................................................................................................................. 66
Figure 11-6: Sample Text Files....................................................................................................................... 67
Figure 11-7: Auxiliary Serial Port Setup.......................................................................................................... 68
Figure 11-8: Setting up XY Integrator Protocol Operation.............................................................................. 68
Figure 11-9: Command Displayed on the Output Display .............................................................................. 69
Figure 11-10: Input ID and String ................................................................................................................... 69
Figure 11-11: Auxiliary Serial Port Setup Menu ............................................................................................. 70
Figure 11-12: Under Monitor Display Setup Menu ......................................................................................... 70

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Figure 12-1: Unlocking the Server ................................................................................................................. 74
Figure 12-2: System Connection Status Window ........................................................................................... 74
Tables
Table 1-1: X-LINK Enable Router Outputs ....................................................................................................... 3
Table 5-1: Supported Resolutions at 50Hz and 60Hz .................................................................................... 26
Table 5-2: HD-15 Pin-Out ............................................................................................................................... 30
Table 5-3: Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes ............................................................................................ 32
Table 8-1: Top Menu Structure....................................................................................................................... 44

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
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Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof,
nor for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning
performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The
only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order
confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no
warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or
order confirmation. Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If
you encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make
changes in equipment design or specifications.

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1. OVERVIEW
The VIP-X simultaneously addresses two common issues by combining a functional and highly reliable
control room routing platform with a modular multi-image display system in one integrated package.
Building the next control room will be simple using the VIP-X, as it enables two complex items in the
control room to function as a single system. The VIP-X eliminates system complexity, saves space and
is more economical compared to the traditional autonomous solutions. The VIP-X can be tailored for all
control room signals and budget requirements. It is available in several package sizes from a 32 input
system with up to 32 router outputs and as many as 24 multi-image displays, or it can be ordered for
larger systems that accommodate up to 288 inputs and 288 router outputs and as many as 72 multi-
image displays.
The VIP-X is constructed around Evertz highly successful model that everything in the system can
either be hot-swappable or redundant where applicable. This philosophy has served Evertz well, as the
MVP was first to introduce the concept and it has become the industry standard in multi-image display
processors.
Figure 1-1: VIPX64, VIPX128, VIPX288 & MVP/Maestro Control Software
The new VIP-X control room solution from Evertz represents the best of Evertz technology:
• Advanced routing technology: Xenon & EQX
• Advanced multi-viewer technology: MVP & VIP
• Advanced user control system: MVP server and Maestro software

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Features:
• Accepts up to 576 HD, SD inputs, and can provide up to 72 multi-image display outputs
• Auto-sensing HD/SD and 3Gbps (SMPTE 424M) inputs
• Uses Evertz next generation image processing technology, which is the same technology used
in conversion products
• Supports display resolutions of up to 1920x1080p
• Allows for full screen viewing of any input on both outputs
• Supports all display types via DVI and HD-SDI outputs (all active simultaneously)
• Provides support for dynamic under monitor displays and tallies
• Supports advanced on screen graphics, including analog clocks, transparency control of
objects, raised bezels and borders, drop shadows, and bitmap backgrounds
• Supports true type font including non-Latin alphabets
• Built-in graticule generator
• Enables the decoding and display of VITC/HD time code
• Minimal processing delay (~1 frame)
• Real time control of display outputs via Maestro
1.1. X-LINK ENABLED ROUTERS
X-LINK outputs are an additional set of outputs from Evertz standard router platforms. They are for the
purpose of providing connectivity to monitoring devices. X-LINK outputs do not limit the number of
outputs on the router, X-LINK outputs are in addition to the standard video router outputs. Please refer
to the Table 1-1 below for more details. X-LINK outputs are completely independent of the standard
video router; sources can be mapped to each output on the router including X-LINK without blocking or
compromise.
Figure 1-2: Flow of Output
EVERTZ
ROUTER
X-LINK
ENABLED
X -LIIN K
X -LIIN K
X -LIIN K
Video Router outputs
(re-clocked, SMPTE timed, etc)
X-LINK outputs represent an
additional set of fully independent
outputs from the router that are
specially purposed for monitoring any
source on the router
Video Inputs
(3G bps, H D-S D I, S D -SD I
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EVERTZ
ROUTER
X-LINK
ENABLED
16
XLINK-BHP-3 (32 signals)
7767VIPX16x2
7767VIPX16x2
16
7767
VIPX-
RP2
7767
VIPX-
RP2
7767
VIPX-
RP2
87767VIPX8x2
7767VIPX8x2
8
87767VIPX8x2
7767VIPX8x2
8
XLINK-BHPS-3
(32 SIG)
16SIGNALS
16SIGNALS
PRODUCT INPUTS
STANDARD VIDEO
OUTPUTS X-LINK OUTPUTS TOTAL ROUTER OUTPUTS
Xenon 4RU 64 3G/HD/SD 64 96
(3*X-LINK) 160
Xenon 8RU 128 3G/HD/SD 128 192
(6*X-LINK) 320
EQX 16RU 288 288 288
(9*X-LINK) 576
EQX 26RU 576 576+
32 Mon outs
256
(8*X-LINK) 864
Table 1-1: X-LINK Enable Router Outputs
1.2. X-LINK INTERCONNECT
X-LINK is used to directly connect the 7767VIPX display modules to the router to enable multi-image
display outputs from the router. Figure 1-3 details how a single X-LINK output from the router is used
to connect to multiple 7767VIPX modules dependent on the type of display module used. A single
XLINK-BHP-3 (3m X-LINK cable) is used to connect up to two 7767VIPX16x2 display modules,
providing up to 16 connections to each module via a single 7767VIPX-RP2 rear plate. A single XLINK-
BHPS-3 (3m split X-LINK cable) is used to connect up to four 7767VIPX8x2 display modules, providing
up to 8 connections from the router to each module via two 7767VIPX-RP2 rear plates. The X-LINK
connections are destinations from the router; therefore, any source to the router can be routed to any
X-LINK destination independently. This enables the 7767VIPX display modules to display any source
from the router on any display, at any size and aspect ratio, and no limits to the number of instances of
a source on the display or the sizes of each instance.
Figure 1-3: X-LINK Interconnect

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2. HARDWARE DETAILS
2.1. ROUTER PLATFORMS
2.1.1. Xenon 4RU
The Xenon 4RU router can be used as a VIP-X foundation platform, with up to 64 3G/HD/SD inputs and
up to 64 outputs for signal routing. One of the two output boards in the Xenon 4RU can be “X-LINK”
enabled to provide additional monitoring outputs to enabled monitoring products (i.e. 7767VIPX
modules or 3000RP4-XLINK rear panel for the VIP-X). With a single X-LINK enabled output card
installed, a total of six (6) X-LINK outputs are available from the router system.
Figure 2-1: Xenon 4RU – 64x64 Router
2.1.2. Xenon 8RU
The Xenon 8RU router can be used as a VIP-X foundation platform, with up to 128 3G/HD/SD inputs
and up to 128 outputs for signal routing. Two of the four output boards in the Xenon 8RU can be “X-
LINK” enabled to provide additional monitoring outputs enabled monitoring products, for example
7767VIPX modules or 3000RP4-XLINK rear panel for the VIP-X. With both X-LINK enabled output
cards installed, a total of six (6) X-LINK outputs are available from the router system.
Figure 2-2: Xenon 8RU – 128x128 Video Router

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2.1.3. EQX 16RU
The EQX 16RU router can be used as a VIP-X foundation platform, no other router is more advanced in
terms of technology and redundancy. EQX 16RU offers up to 288 3G/HD/SD inputs and 288 outputs
for signal routing. The EQX16 is “X-LINK” enabled via the addition of the EQX-OP288-XLINK output
module and the EQX16-288x288 cross point module installed in the lower or third cross point slot in the
router. With the addition of the EQX-OP288-XLINK output module a total of nine (9) main X-LINK
outputs are available.
"
The EQX 16RU frame must be ordered with the +XLINK option, a standard EQX 16RU
chassis may not be upgraded with X-LINK outputs, unless it was constructed as a
+XLINK version.
Figure 2-3: EQX 16RU – 288x288 Router

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2.1.4. EQX 26RU
The EQX 26RU router can be used as a VIP-X foundation platform, offering the largest possible
footprint for both router and multi-image displays. EQX 26RU offers up to 576 3G/HD/SD inputs and
576 outputs for signal routing. The EQX26 is “X-LINK” enabled via the addition of the EQX-OP36-
XLINK output module and two EQX16-288x288 cross point modules installed in the primary and
redundant cross point locations for the frame. A maximum of sixteen EQX-OP36-XLINK output
modules can be installed in the EQX 26RU frame.
Figure 2-4: EQX 26RU – 576x576 Router

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2.2. VIP-X COMPONENTS
2.2.1. XE-OP32SX-XLINK
Xenon output module with 32 SD-SDI outputs via mini-BNC (DIN) outputs plus three (3) X-LINK outputs
(see Appendix A for information on DIN connectors). A single XE-OP32SX-XLINK output card can be
installed in the Xenon 4RU router, and two XE-OP32SX-XLINK output cards can be installed in the
Xenon 8RU router.
Figure 2-5: XE-OP32SX-XLINK
2.2.2. XE-OP32HX-XLINK
Xenon output module with 32 HD-SDI/SD-SDI outputs via mini-BNC (DIN) outputs plus three (3) X-
LINK outputs (see Appendix A for information on DIN connectors). A single XE-OP32HX-XLINK output
card can be installed in the Xenon 4RU router, and two XE-OP32SX-XLINK output cards can be
installed in the Xenon 8RU router.
Figure 2-6: XE-OP32HX-XLINK