EVS XHub3 User manual

User’s Manual
Version 3.03 - July 2011
XNet High Bandwith Media Sharing Network Hub System

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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................III
WHAT’S NEW?..............................................................................................................IV
1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................1
2. HARDWARE...........................................................................................................2
2.1 DIMENSION AND POWER..........................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Front View...............................................................................................................................2
2.1.2 Top View.................................................................................................................................2
2.1.3 Left View.................................................................................................................................3
2.2 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................3
2.2.2 Status LED..............................................................................................................................3
2.2.3 Speed LED..............................................................................................................................4
2.2.4 Network Branch Status LED...................................................................................................4
2.2.5 Master / Slave Switch..............................................................................................................5
2.2.6 Version Switch........................................................................................................................5
2.3 REAR PANEL..............................................................................................................................6
2.3.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................6
2.3.2 CONFIG DIP Switch matrix.....................................................................................................6
2.3.3 Link Connector........................................................................................................................6
2.3.4 Status, Speed and Branch Status LEDs.................................................................................7
2.3.5 Input and Output BNC Connectors..........................................................................................7
2.4 INTERCONNECTING XHUBS.....................................................................................................7
2.4.1 Purpose...................................................................................................................................7
2.4.2 Rules.......................................................................................................................................7
2.5 MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTHS.....................................................................................................8
3. SOFTWARE............................................................................................................9
3.1 IDENTIFYING THE XHUB SOFTWARE VERSION.....................................................................9
3.2 COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN XHUB AND MULTICAM VERSIONS.............................................9
3.3 UPGRADING THE XHUB SOFTWARE.....................................................................................10

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What’s New?
The following table describes the sections updated to reflect the new and modified
features on XHub3 version 3.03 (compared to XHub[2] version 3.03).
In the user manual, the icon has been added on left margin to highlight
information on new and updated features.
Click the section number (or the description) in the table to jump directly to the
corresponding section.
Section Description
2.1 XHub3 dimensions have been added
2.2 and 2.3 New model of the hardware
2.2.4, 2.4 8 branches can now be connected to a XHub3.
2.2.6, 3.1 A version switch allows the identification of the software
version so the check is no longer intrusive to operations.
2.5 XHub3 no longer operates at 270 Mbps modes.
3.2 Updated table for the compatibility of the XHub3 software
version and the Multicam version.
3.3 Updated procedure to upgrade the XHub3 software: done
via USB cable connected to a PC.

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1. Introduction
XHub3 is an 8-port SDTI hub for the XNet. It provides information about general
network status and status of individual branches of the network, automatically
isolating faulty branches in case of unexpected problems, and protects the other
sections of the network to guarantee continued operation.
It is possible to connect another XHub to an XHub port to create a new branch and
increase the number of available ports. Maximum 29 devices can be connected to
the same SDTI network.
Note
It is not allowed to connect more than one device (EVS server, XHub,
XF2, etc.) per XHub port.

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2. Hardware
2.1 DIMENSION AND POWER
•1RU 19” rackmount
•110/220V auto-switch redundant power supply
2.1.1 FRONT VIEW
2.1.2 TOP VIEW

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2.1.3 LEFT VIEW
2.2 FRONT PANEL
2.2.1 OVERVIEW
Number Element
1 Status LED
2 Speed LED
3 Branch Status LEDs
4 Master / Slave switch
5 Version switch
6 USB port (B type)
7 Power switch 1
8 Power switch 2
2.2.2 STATUS LED
The Status LED will blink green when the XHub3 is in operation.

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2.2.3 SPEED LED
When all the dip switches are up (normal operation mode), the speed LED is:
•off: not operating
•green: XNet operating at 540 Mbps
•flashing green: XNet operating at 1485 Mbps
•red: no network
Note
From Multicam 10.05 and higher, the XNet will no longer operate in 540
Mbps. XHub3 v3.03 will however still be able to work in this bitrate.
2.2.4 NETWORK BRANCH STATUS LED
Eight LEDs give indication on the status of each of the 8 XHub3 branches.
•flashing green: branch status OK, some systems are present on that branch
and communicating on the XNet.
•fast flashing green: branch status OK, the SDTI server is present on that
branch and connected to XNet.
•solid green: branch status OK, no system connected to the network on that
branch.
•flashing red: branch status FAULTY, with an illegal signal on the connector of
that branch, or the branch is open.
•solid red: branch status FAULTY, no signal is detected on the SDTI IN
connector of that branch.
This is the case when the SDTI IN connector from a server is connected
(instead of the SDTI OUT connector) to the SDTI IN connector of a XHub.

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2.2.5 MASTER /SLAVE SWITCH
A XHub3 can be set as the master by moving the switch up to MASTER. To set a
XHub3 as slave, move the switch down to SLAVE. Refer to section 2.4
‘Interconnecting XHubs’ on page 7 for more information.
2.2.6 VERSION SWITCH
The Version switch allows the identification of the Xhub3 software version. When
the switch is moved up, it is in Version Detection mode. When it is moved down, it
is in normal operation mode. Refer to section 3.1 ‘Identifying the XHub Software
Version’ on page 9 for more information.

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2.3 REAR PANEL
2.3.1 OVERVIEW
Number Element
1 Power supply 2 (IEC connector)
2 Power supply 1 (IEC connector)
3 Configuration DIP switch matrix
4 Status LED
5 Speed LED
6 Link connector
7 Branch status LEDs
8 Input connectors
9 Output connectors
2.3.2 CONFIG DIP SWITCH MATRIX
All 8 switches must be up for normal operations.
2.3.3 LINK CONNECTOR
For EVS use only.

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2.3.4 STATUS,SPEED AND BRANCH STATUS LEDS
Those LEDs match the corresponding front LEDs.
2.3.5 INPUT AND OUTPUT BNC CONNECTORS
8 input BNC connectors and 8 output BNC connectors are used to connect devices
in the SDTI network.
Note
The IN and OUT connectors are opposite of the XHub[2] series. On a
XHub3, the Input connectors are located on the top row.
2.4 INTERCONNECTING XHUBS
2.4.1 PURPOSE
When more than 8 XNet branches are required, it is possible to connect several
XHubs to a master XHub to obtain the required number of branches. In this case
please make sure that the rules specified below are followed.
2.4.2 RULES
•One and only one XHub must be configured as MASTER XHub. All other hubs
must be configured as SLAVE XHubs.
•The 1st branch of a SLAVE XHub must be used as the uplink branch to the
MASTER XHub.
•All SLAVE XHubs must connect directly back to the MASTER XHub; a SLAVE
XHub cannot be connected to another SLAVE XHub. Maximum configuration is
therefore 1 MASTER XHub connected to up to 8 SLAVE XHubs.
•A MASTER XHub does not need to have any servers connected to it, and can
consist completely of 8 Slave Hubs.

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2.5 MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTHS
Cable type @ 1485 Mbps @ 540 Mbps
RG59 45m / 148ft 100m / 328ft
RG6 90m / 484ft 180m / 590ft
RG11 120m / 393ft 250m / 820ft
Super HiQ 150m / 492ft 350m / 1148ft
Fiber 80km(*) 200km(*)
(*) 80km/200km is the total length of the return path, i.e. the actual distances
between the 2 servers connected via the fiber link is half of this value, i.e. 100 km
@ 540Mbps or 40 km @ 1485 Mbps..
Note
When using reclockers, the total delay induced by these reclockers
between 2 active servers on the network must not exceed 15μs.

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3. Software
3.1 IDENTIFYING THE XHUB SOFTWARE
VERSION
The version run by XHub3 can be determined thanks to the Version switch on the
front panel. This does not require switching off the XHub and it maintains normal
operations during the version check state.
To identify the version, proceed as follows:
1. Move up the version switch.
The branch status LEDs show the software version in a binary pattern.
2. To return to normal LED behavior, move down the version switch.
The following table shows the LED status for version 3.03. The red LED
corresponds to the dot position for a decimal value, while the green LEDs are
managed as a binary count in each section. This means that LEDs 1, 2, 3 are one
binary section that can total a value of 7 when all green, and LEDs 5, 6, 7, 8 are
another binary section that can total a value of 15 when all are green.
Branch LED
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
v. 3.03 green green red green green
3.2 COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN XHUB AND
MULTICAM VERSIONS
You will find below a table showing the compatibility between XHub and Multicam
versions:
Multicam Version XHub Version
Multicam 10.04 XHub[2] – version 3.03 /
XHub3 – version 3.03
XHub[2] version 3.03 is compatible with XHub3 version 3.03.

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3.3 UPGRADING THE XHUB SOFTWARE
The upgrade of the XHub3 software is performed via USB cable. The USB driver
and the software upgrade can be done at the same time.
1. Connect
•the USB cable between the XHub3 (Standard-B type connector)
•to the computer (Standard-A type connector).
Windows detects the new peripheral.
2. Execute the XHub3_Drv_1.3.0_Bin_x.xx.exe (currently x.xx = 3.03)
3. Click Next.

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4. Select the location to save the drivers.
5. Click Next.
6. Click Install.

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7. Click Install.
A DOS window opens for update.
The Branch Status LED on the XHub3 front panel show the software version
already installed on the XHub3 device.
8. Press the Ukey to upgrade the software version (or press the Qkey to quit
without installing).
Once the upgrade is done, the following window opens:
9. Press any key.

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The following window appears:
10. Press Q to quit.
11. Click OK to close the Setup wizard.
12. Shut down and restart the XHub3.

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