EVS Neuron NFR2001 Manual

NeuronNFR2001
Version4.1|March2022
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

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Notice
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AVERTISSEMENT:POURRÉDUIRELERISQUED'INCENDIEOUD'ÉLECTROCUTION,
N'EXPOSEZPASCETAPPAREILÀLAPLUIEOUÀL'HUMIDITÉ.
ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the DCpower source before cleaning any component. The
product frame (NFR2001) must be terminated with a three-conductor DC power cable that includes an
earth (ground) connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must always be used.
TOUJOURSdéconnectertoutvotresystèmedel'alimentationCCavantdenettoyeruncomposant.Le
châssisduproduit(NFR2001)doitêtreterminéparuncâbled'alimentationdecourantcontinuàtrois
conducteurscomprenantuneconnexionàlaterre.Pourévitertoutrisqued'électrocution,lestrois
connexionsdoiventtoujoursêtreutilisées.
NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components.
NEJAMAISutiliserdeproduitschimiquesinflammablesoucombustiblespournettoyerlescomposants.
NEVER operate this product if any cover is removed.
NEJAMAISutiliserceproduitsilecouvercleestretiré.
NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
NemouillezJAMAISl'intérieurdeceproduitavecunliquide.
NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.
NEJAMAISverserourenverserdeliquidesdirectementsurcetappareil.
NEVER block airflow through ventilation slots.
NebloquezJAMAISlefluxd'airpassantparlesfentesdeventilation.
NEVER bypass any fuse.
NEJAMAIScourt-circuiter/contournerunfusible.
NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
NEJAMAISremplacerunfusibleparunevaleurouuntypeautrequeceuxspécifiés.
NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your local EVS distributor.
N'essayezJAMAISderéparerceproduit.Encasdeproblème,contactezvotredistributeurEVSlocal.
NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
NEJAMAISexposerceproduitàdestempératuresextrêmementélevéesoubasses.
NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
NEJAMAISutiliserceproduitdansuneatmosphèreexplosive.
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This product complies with the requirements of the product family standards for audio, video, audio-
visual entertainment and lighting control apparatus for professional use as mentioned below.
Ceproduitestconformeauxexigencesdesnormesrélativesàlafamilledeproduitsd'équipementsde
contrôled’éclairage,despectacleaudio,vidéoetaudiovisuelàusageprofessionnel,indiquéesci-
dessous.
IEC 62368 Safety / Sécurité
EN55032 (pending) Emission / Emission
EN55024 (pending) Immunity / Immunité
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UL
Troubleshooting must be performed by a trained technician. Do not attempt to
service this equipment unless you are qualified to do so.
Ledépannagedoitêtreeffectuéparuntechnicienqualifié.Netentezpasde
réparercetéquipementàmoinsd’êtrequalifiépourlefaire.
This equipment has more than one power supply. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect both power supply cables before servicing.
Cetéquipementdisposedeplusieurssourcesd'alimentationquinesontpas
remplaçablesàchaud.Pourréduirelesrisquesd'électrocution,débrancherles
deuxcâblesd'alimentationavanttoutentretien.
This apparatus must be earthed. Use only certified wiring or cables suitable for
the equipment ratings.
Cetappareildoitêtreconnectéàlaterre.Utilisezuniquementducâblage
certifiéoudescâblesadaptésàlapuissancenominaledeséquipements.
The power supplies and processing modules may only be removed by trained
service personnel.
Lesblocsd'alimentationetlesmodulesdetraitementnepeuventêtreretirés
queparlepersonneldemaintenancequalifié.
Installation and maintenance of the NFR2001 is considered service action.
L'installationetlarévisionduNFR2001sontconsidéréescommedesactions
d'entretien.
The equipment is intended for installation in restricted access areas.
L'équipementestdestinéàêtreinstallédansdeszonesd'accèsrestreint.
No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer all service to qualified personnel.
Necontientaucunepièceremplaçableparl'utilisateur.Confieztoutentretien
aupersonnelqualifié.
Warning, hazardous moving parts inside power supplies. Keep fingers and other
body parts away.
Avertissement,piècesmobilesdangereusesàl'intérieurdesblocs
d'alimentation.Gardezlesdoigtsetautrespartiesducorpséloignés.
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be
present.
Cetéquipmentn'estpasadaptépourl'usagedansdeszonessusceptibleà
accueillirdesenfants.
Chapters containing service actions are marked with an exclamation mark.
Leschapitrescontenantdesactionsd'entretiensontindiquésparunpoint
d'exclamation.
This equipment is only for use at altitudes not more than 2000m above sea level
or equivalent.
Cetéquipementdoitêtreutiliséuniquementàdesaltitudesinférieuresà2000m
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au-dessusduniveaudelamerouéquivalentes.
This equipment is only for use in non-tropical conditions or equivalent.
Cetéquipementnedoitpasêtreutilisédansdesconditionstropicalesou
équivalentes.
Caution, electric shock hazard.
Attention,risquedechocélectrique.
Disconnect all power plugs before servicing this product.
Débrancheztouteslesprisesélectriques.
Exposed portions of the power supply assembly are electrically “hot”. In order to reduce the risk of
electrical shock, the power cable must be disconnected before the power supply assembly is removed.
The ground terminal of the power plug is connected directly to the chassis of the unit. For continued
protection against electric shock, a correctly wired and grounded (earthed) three-pin power outlet must
be used. Do not use a ground-lifting adapter and never cut the ground pin on the three-pin plug.
Lespartiesexposéesdel’alimentationsontélectriquement«chaudes».Afinderéduirelesrisques
d'électrocution,lecâbled'alimentationdoitobligatoirementêtredébranchéavantderetirerl'ensemble
dublocalimentation.Labornedeterredelafiched'alimentationestconnectéedirectementauchâssis
del'unité.Pourassureruneprotectioncontinuecontreleschocsélectriques,vousdevezutiliserune
prisedecourantcontinuàtroisbrochescorrectementcâbléeetmiseàlaterre.N'utilisezpas
d'adaptateurdelevageàlaterreetnecoupezjamaislabrochedeterredelaficheàtroisbroches.
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Contents
Disclaimer i
Notice iii
UL v
Contents vii
What'sNew? ix
1. Preface 1
1.1. Manual Information 1
1.2. Unpacking and Shipping 1
2. IntroductiontoNeuron 3
2.1. Product Description 4
2.2. LED Indicators 6
3. Installation 7
3.1. Preparing the Product for Installation 7
3.2. Unpacking 7
3.3. Module layout 7
3.4. Processing Module Installation and Replacement 8
3.5. Power Supply Installation and Replacement 8
3.6. Installation in Racks 9
4. Specifications 12
5. NominalDimensions 15
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What'sNew?
In the Installation and Service Manual the icon has been added next to the text to highlight
information on new and updated features.
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1. Preface
1.1. ManualInformation
Purpose
This manual details the features, installation, service, operation and specifications of the NFR2001
frame.
Audience
This manual is written for the engineers, technicians, operators and other broadcasting employees who
are responsible for the proper installation and/or operation of the NFR2001 frame.
1.2. UnpackingandShipping
Observeprecautionsforhandlingelectrostaticdevices.
Observerlesprécautionsdemanipulationdedispositifssensiblesàl'électricitéstatique.
Unpacking
EVS has carefully inspected this product before shipment to ensure years of trouble free service.
Upon reception, please make sure you:
1. Check products for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
2. Confirm that you have received all products listed on the packing list.
3. Contact your EVS dealer if any product on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packing material from the products before you install them, in an anti-static environment.
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Shipping
Keep at least one set of original EVS packaging in case you need to return a product for servicing or
replacement. If there is no original packaging available, please use your own packaging as long as it
meets the following criteria:
•Is able to withstand the weight of the product
•Holds the product snugly within the packaging
•Leaves at least 5 cm of space between the product and the container
•Protects the corners of the product
•Protects the connectors of the product.
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2.IntroductiontoNeuron
Neuron is a Network Attached Processor designed for the broadcast industry. Neuron is an extremely
powerful and flexible platform designed with IT connectivity in mind. Unlike most available “hybrid”
solutions, which are mainly just Ethernet ports bolted onto an SDI centric processing unit, Neuron is a
processing device with high-speed Ethernet I/O (dual 100Gbps) and optional SDI I/O.
Neuron is a multi-channel Ethernet bridge, whose firmware can be updated over its lifespan to adapt the
functionality and I/O configuration or to keep pace with the latest standards.
The main video (and embedded audio) processing unit is based on a massive FPGA with 9 times the
horsepower of our most powerful Synapse card. This equates to 6 times more horsepower per rack unit
(RU) at a maximum of 50% of the electrical power usage of Synapse.
Please visit the EVS Broadcast Equipment SA website at www.evs.com to obtain the latest information
on our new products and updates.
RemoteControlCapabilities
The remote control options and the method of connecting to a computer using Ethernet are explained in
the Neuron control manual.
EVS Cerebrum software will increase the system flexibility of one or more NFR2001 frames.
We strongly advise you to use a remote personal computer or laptop PC installed with the EVS Cortex
software, as this increases the ease of use and understanding of Neuron. This program can be
downloaded from our website (https://mi-sftp.evs.com/) free of charge.
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2.1. ProductDescription
GeneralDescription
The NFR2001 is a frame which can contain 2 processing cards. It is 1RU high. Together with the power
supplies, the frame forms the base of the Neuron system.
MainFeatures
The NFR2001 includes the following features:
•1 RU high
•Redundant power supplies of 500W each. (To reduce the risk of electric shock, please disconnect
both power supply cables before servicing.)
•Exchangeable processing modules from the back for broadcast versions and from the front for
datacenter versions
•Redundant power supplies from the front for broadcast versions and from the back for datacenter
versions (To reduce the risk of electric shock, please disconnect both power supply cables before
servicing.)
•Front-to-back cooling
•Fans inside the power supplies, which also cool the frame from front to back
•Internal bus connecting the power supplies and the boards.
DatacenterVersion
In the Datacenter version, the I/O connectors are on the front and the power supplies are on the back.
FrontView
RearView
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BroadcastVersion
In the Broadcast version, the power supplies and the I/O connectors are on the back.
FrontView
RearView
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2.2.LEDIndicators
LEDPositions
The NFR2001 frame has 4 LEDs: 1 for each power supply and 2 on the front plate. In the image below,
the PSU LEDs are indicated in red and the Front LEDs are in green:
The above image illustrates the broadcast version of the NFR2001 frame. On the datacenter
version, front-plate LEDs (in green) are also present on the unit, but the PSU LEDs are on the
back.
LEDFunctions
The following tables explain the meanings of the various indicators.
PSULEDs Description
Green constant Power present, controlled, no errors
Green blinking Power present, not controlled, no errors
Red constant No power present or DC/DC converter defect, controlled internal
communication error.
Red blinking No power present or DC/DC converter defect, or uncontrolled / fan error
Orange constant Fan override, controlled
Orange blinking Fan override, not controlled
Front Plate LEDs Description
Green constant Application running
Green blinking No application present, updating
Orange constant Booting
Orange blinking Warning, see menu for cause
Red blinking Error, see menu for cause
Green fast-blinking "Where am I?" function, manually triggered in the settings
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3.Installation
3.1. PreparingtheProductforInstallation
Before installing the frame, please take the following steps:
•Check the product for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
•Confirm receipt of all products on the packing list.
•Retain the original packaging for possible re-use.
Please refer to section 1.2 "Unpacking and Shipping" on page 1 for more information about returning a
product for servicing or replacement.
Please contact your EVS dealer if parts are missing or damaged or when products on the
packing list are missing.
3.2.Unpacking
The Neuron frame must be unpacked and installed in an anti-static environment. Make sure all
packaging material on the outside and the inside of the frame is removed before bringing it into
operation.
3.3.Modulelayout
In general, a Neuron processing module layout appears as shown in the diagram below. The module
consists of a metal baseplate, an I/O backplate and a PCB with connectors. Indicated in the diagram are
the most important parts of a Neuron processing module.
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3.4.ProcessingModuleInstallationand
Replacement
To insert the processing module into an NFR2001 frame, you should first determine whether the frame is
built as a datacenter version (connections on the front) or a broadcast version (connections on the
back). Once this is determined, slide in the processing module from the connector side until it cannot be
pressed any further. Make sure both sides of the card are following the glides so the card is guided
exactly into the frame’s internal bus connector. Push the card firmly into the internal bus. Then screw the
two lock screws, indicated in the picture below in red, firmly into the frame.
If a module slot remains empty, the empty slot should be fitted with a blind panel.
3.5.PowerSupplyInstallationand
Replacement
InstallingorReplacingthePowerSupplyinanNFR2001
The NFR2001 has redundant power supplies. Servicing one of the power
supplies requires disconnecting the corresponding power supply cable. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both power supply cables
before servicing! This will cause the Neuron frame to shut down.
LechâssisNFR2001estéquipéd'alimentationsredondées.L'entretien
d'unedesalimentationsnécessitededéconnecterlecâbled'alimentation
correspondant.Pourréduirelesrisquesd'électrocution,débrancherles
deuxcâblesd'alimentationavanttoutentretien!Cecientraîneral'arret
completduchâssisNeuron.
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