Imagine communications Platinum PM-FR-5 User manual

Platinum™
Frame and Modules
March 2015
Edition AC
Installation and Operation Manual

Platinum™ Frame and Modules Installation and Operation Manual
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Contents
Publication Information ................................................................................................ ii
About This Manual .............................................................................................. xvii
Audience ................................................................................................................. xvii
Revision History ....................................................................................................... xvii
Writing Conventions .................................................................................................xx
Obtaining Documents ...............................................................................................xx
Applications .................................................................................................................xxi
Unpacking/Shipping Information .............................................................................. xxii
Unpacking a Platinum Product ................................................................................ xxii
Returning a Platinum Product .................................................................................. xxii
Standards ................................................................................................................... xxiii
Platinum Product Standards ................................................................................... xxiii
EMC Compliance Standards ................................................................................... xxiv
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....................................... xxiv
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance ....................... xxv
Safety Standards .................................................................................................... xxvi
Safety Information ..................................................................................................... xxvi
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual .............................................................. xxvii
Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................................................................1
Product Description .......................................................................................................1
Main Features ................................................................................................................2
Frame Architecture ........................................................................................................3
Frame Matrix Functional Arrangement .....................................................................10
Frame-Specific Components .....................................................................................10
Module-Specific Components ..................................................................................11
Front Panel LED Indicators...........................................................................................15
Control Features ..........................................................................................................17
Physical.....................................................................................................................17
Parametric ................................................................................................................17
Signal .......................................................................................................................17

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CCS Control System Integration Requirements .........................................................18
Real-time Requirements ...........................................................................................18
Applications Integration ...........................................................................................18
Frame Specifications.....................................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Frame Modules.......................................................................................................23
PM-MI-5/PM-MI-9/PT-MI-15/PT-MI-28 Module Interconnect ....................................23
Operation ................................................................................................................23
Installation ...............................................................................................................24
Configuration ..........................................................................................................24
PM5-CBP/PT-CBP: Communications Back Panel Module ...........................................24
Operation ................................................................................................................24
Installation ...............................................................................................................27
Configuration ..........................................................................................................27
PT-RES: Platinum Resource Module ............................................................................27
Operation ................................................................................................................27
Installation ...............................................................................................................28
Configuration ..........................................................................................................28
Using PX-RES in a Platinum Frame ............................................................................29
PM-ALARM-5: Alarm Module for 5RU Frames ...........................................................30
Operation ................................................................................................................30
Pinout Diagram ........................................................................................................33
Installation ...............................................................................................................33
Configuration ..........................................................................................................33
Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................34
PT-ALARM: Alarm Module for 9RU, 15RU, and 28RU Frames ..................................35
Operation ................................................................................................................35
Pinout Diagram ........................................................................................................37
Installation ...............................................................................................................37
Configuration ..........................................................................................................37
Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................38
PT-PS: AC Power Supply Module
PT-PS-DC: DC Power Supply Module
Operation ................................................................................................................39
Installation ...............................................................................................................40
Configuration ..........................................................................................................40
Specifications ...........................................................................................................40
PM5-PD/PT-PD: Power Distribution Module ..............................................................42
Operation ................................................................................................................42
Installation ...............................................................................................................43
Configuration ..........................................................................................................43
PT-EXPS: External Power Supply Frame .....................................................................44
Operation ................................................................................................................44
Installation ...............................................................................................................44

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Configuration ..........................................................................................................45
Connecting External Power Supplies ........................................................................45
PM-FAN-5: 5RU Frame Fan Modules ...........................................................................47
Operation ................................................................................................................47
Installation ...............................................................................................................48
Configuration ..........................................................................................................48
PM-FAN-8/PT-FAN-14/PT-FAN-16: 9RU, 15RU, and 28RU Frame Fan Modules ........49
Operation ................................................................................................................49
Installation ...............................................................................................................49
Configuration ..........................................................................................................49
PT-SYNC: Sync Module ................................................................................................50
Operation ................................................................................................................50
Installation ...............................................................................................................52
Configuration ..........................................................................................................52
Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................52
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................53
Specifications ...........................................................................................................53
PT-SYNC-MI: Sync Module Interconnect Module ......................................................54
Operation ................................................................................................................54
Installation ...............................................................................................................54
Configuration ..........................................................................................................54
Chapter 3 Input Modules........................................................................................................55
Input Module General Description .............................................................................57
Control Requirements ..............................................................................................58
Applications Integration ...........................................................................................58
Controllable Parameters List .....................................................................................59
Submodules .............................................................................................................59
PX-HSR8C-IBG Digital Multirate Input Module ..........................................................60
Operation ................................................................................................................60
LEDs ........................................................................................................................61
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................63
PX-HSR8C-IBG Controllable Parameters ...................................................................63
PM-HS-IB+/PT-HS-IB+: Digital Multirate Input Modules ...........................................66
Operation ................................................................................................................66
Installation ...............................................................................................................67
Configuration ..........................................................................................................67
Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................67
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................69
Specifications ...........................................................................................................70
PM-HS-IB/PT-HS-IB: Digital Multirate Input Modules ...............................................70
Operation ................................................................................................................70
Installation ...............................................................................................................71
Configuration ..........................................................................................................72

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Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................72
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................73
Specifications ...........................................................................................................73
PM-S-IB+/PT-S-IB+: Digital Multirate Input Modules ................................................74
Operation ................................................................................................................74
Installation ...............................................................................................................75
Configuration ..........................................................................................................75
Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................75
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................77
Specifications ...........................................................................................................78
PM-S-IB/PT-S-IB: Digital Multirate Input Modules .....................................................78
Operation ................................................................................................................78
Installation ...............................................................................................................79
Configuration ..........................................................................................................79
Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................79
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................80
Specifications ...........................................................................................................81
PM-AEB-IB/PT-AEB-IB: AES Balanced Input Modules
PM-AEC-IB/PT-AEC-IB: AES Coaxial Input Modules
Operation ................................................................................................................82
Installation ...............................................................................................................83
Configuration ..........................................................................................................84
Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................84
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................85
Pinout Diagram ........................................................................................................86
Specifications ...........................................................................................................87
PM-AEBT-IB/PT-AEBT-IB: AES Balanced Input Modules with TDM Capability
PM-AECT-IB/PT-AECT-IB: AES Coaxial Input Modules with TDM Capability
Operation ................................................................................................................89
Installation ...............................................................................................................90
Configuration ..........................................................................................................91
Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................91
Functional Block Diagram .........................................................................................93
Pinout Diagram ........................................................................................................93
Specifications ...........................................................................................................94
PM-DEC-IB/PT-DEC-IB: Analog Video to SDI Decoder Input Modules ......................97
Operation ................................................................................................................97
Installation ...............................................................................................................99
Configuration ..........................................................................................................99
Controllable Parameters ...........................................................................................99
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................101
Specifications .........................................................................................................102
PM-ADC-IB/PT-ADC-IB: Audio A/D Input Modules ..................................................103
Operation ..............................................................................................................103
Installation .............................................................................................................106
Configuration ........................................................................................................106

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Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................106
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................109
Pinout Diagram ......................................................................................................110
Specifications .........................................................................................................110
PM-ADCT-IB/PT-ADCT-IB: Audio A/D Input Modules with TDM Capability ..........113
Operation ..............................................................................................................113
Installation .............................................................................................................116
Configuration ........................................................................................................116
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................116
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................120
Pinout Diagram ......................................................................................................121
Specifications .........................................................................................................121
PT-HS1310S-IB: Fiber Optical HD/SD Serial Video Receiver Modules ....................123
Operation ..............................................................................................................123
Installation .............................................................................................................124
Configuration ........................................................................................................124
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................125
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................126
Specifications .........................................................................................................126
PT-HSO-IB+: Fiber Optical 3G HD-SDI, 1.5G HD-SDI, and
SD-SDI Serial Video Receiver Modules .....................................................................127
Operation ..............................................................................................................127
Installation .............................................................................................................128
Configuration ........................................................................................................129
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................129
SFP Specifications ...................................................................................................130
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................132
Specifications .........................................................................................................133
PT-DMX-3G: SDI Audio De-Embedder Submodule with 3 Gb/s Capability
PT-DMX: SDI Audio De-Embedder Submodule with
1.5 HD-SDI and SD-SDI Capability
Operation ..............................................................................................................134
Installation .............................................................................................................136
Configuration ........................................................................................................136
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................136
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................141
Specifications .........................................................................................................141
PT-HSR8C1D-IBG and PT-HSR1D-IBG Digital Multirate Matrix Expansion Input and
Receiver Modules ......................................................................................................142
Operation ..............................................................................................................142
PT-HSR8C1D-IBG Input Module .............................................................................142
PT-HSR1D-IBG Input Module ..................................................................................143
Input Expansion .....................................................................................................144
Installation .............................................................................................................144
Configuration ........................................................................................................145
PT-HSR8C1D-IBG Parameters .................................................................................145

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Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................148
Specifications .........................................................................................................149
LED Indicators ........................................................................................................149
Platinum Multichannel Audio Digital Interface (MADI) Input Module ..................150
PT-MADI4X-IBG MADI Input Module ......................................................................151
Controlling the MADI Input Module through Navigator ..........................................153
TDM Mapping .......................................................................................................155
Sample MADI to TDM Mapping Scenarios ..............................................................156
PT-MADI4C-IBG Specifications ...............................................................................160
PT-MADI4O-IBG Specifications ...............................................................................160
PT-MADI4X-IBG Parameters ...................................................................................160
PT-HSR2D-IBG Distributed Input Matrix Expansion Module ..................................163
Operation ..............................................................................................................163
PT-HSR2D-IBG Input Module ..................................................................................163
PT-HSR1D-IBG Input Module ..................................................................................164
Specifications .........................................................................................................164
Installation .............................................................................................................165
PT-HSR2D-IBG Parameters ......................................................................................165
PT-HSR8O1D-IBG Fiber Optical Matrix Expansion Input Module ...........................166
Operation ..............................................................................................................166
PT-HSR8O1D-IBG Input Module .............................................................................166
Installation .............................................................................................................167
PT-HSR8O1D-IBG Parameters .................................................................................168
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................170
Specifications .........................................................................................................170
SFP Specifications ...................................................................................................171
LED Indicators ........................................................................................................171
Frame Synchronizer and Demultiplexing Input Modules (PT-FSDMX-IBG, PT-FSD-
MXO-IBG, PT-FSDX8C1D-IBG, PT-FSDX8O1D-IBG) ...................................................172
Back Module Variants ............................................................................................173
Electrical/BNC Back Module (PT-FSDMX-IBG) ..........................................................173
Optical/SFP Back Module (PT-FSDMXO-IBG) ...........................................................174
Electrical Back Module (HD-BNC) with DensiShield (PT-FSDX8C1D-IBG) ..................174
Optical Back Module (SFP) with DensiShield (PT-FSDX8O1D-IBG) ............................175
Technical Specifications for PT-FSDMX/O-IBG and PT-FSDX8C/O1D-IBG .................177
Video Processing Features ......................................................................................178
Audio Processing Features ......................................................................................179
PT-FSDMX-IBG Licensing ........................................................................................181
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................183
Controllable Parameters (PT-FSDMX-IBG and its variants) .......................................184
LED Indicators .........................................................................................................199
Power-Up sequence ...............................................................................................199
Firmware Upgrade and Backup Image ....................................................................199

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Chapter 4 Output Modules...................................................................................................201
Output Module General Description ........................................................................203
Controllable Parameters Lists .................................................................................204
Submodules............................................................................................................205
Signal Flow Diagram ..............................................................................................206
PM-HSR-OBG+/PT-HSR-OBG+: HD-SDI/SD-SDI with Reclocking Output Modules 207
Operation ..............................................................................................................207
Installation .............................................................................................................209
Configuration ........................................................................................................209
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................209
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................211
Specifications .........................................................................................................211
PM-HSR-OB+/PT-HSR-OB+: HD-SDI/SD-SDI with Reclocking Output Modules .....212
Operation ..............................................................................................................212
Installation .............................................................................................................214
Configuration ........................................................................................................214
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................214
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................216
Specifications .........................................................................................................216
PT-HSRO-OB+: Fiber Optical 3G HD-SDI, 1.5G HD-SDI, and SD-SDI Serial Video
Transmitter Module
PT-HSRO-OBG+/PT-HSR8O-OBG+: Fiber Optical 3G/1.5G HD-SDI, and SD-SDI Serial
Video Transmitter Module With Power Saving ......................................................218
Operation ..............................................................................................................218
Installation ..............................................................................................................220
Configuration ........................................................................................................220
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................220
SFP Specifications ...................................................................................................222
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................224
Specifications .........................................................................................................225
PM-HSR-OB/PT-HSR-OB: HD-SDI/SD-SDI with Reclocking Output Modules
PM-HSR-DOB/PT-HS-DOB: HD-SDI/SD-SDI with Reclocking and
Dual Output Modules ................................................................................................226
Operation ..............................................................................................................226
Installation .............................................................................................................228
Configuration ........................................................................................................229
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................229
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................230
Specifications..........................................................................................................231
PM-SR-OBG+/PT-SR-OBG+: SD-SDI with Reclocking Output Modules ...................232
Operation ..............................................................................................................232
Installation .............................................................................................................233
Configuration ........................................................................................................233
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................233
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................235
Specifications .........................................................................................................235

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PM-SR-OB+/PT-SR-OB+: SD-SDI with Reclocking Output Modules ........................236
Operation ..............................................................................................................236
Installation .............................................................................................................237
Configuration ........................................................................................................237
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................238
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................239
Specifications .........................................................................................................239
PM-SR-OB/PT-SR-OB: SD-SDI with Reclocking Output Modules
PM-SR-DOB/PT-SR-DOB: SD-SDI with Reclocking and Dual Output Modules .......241
Operation ..............................................................................................................241
Installation .............................................................................................................242
Configuration ........................................................................................................242
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................243
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................244
Specifications .........................................................................................................244
PM-AEB-OB/PT-AEB-OB: AES Balanced Output Modules
PM-AEC-OB/PT-AEC-OB: AES Coaxial Output Modules ..........................................246
Operation ..............................................................................................................246
Installation .............................................................................................................247
Configuration ........................................................................................................248
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................248
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................249
Pinout Diagram ......................................................................................................249
Specifications .........................................................................................................250
PM-AEBT-OB/PT-AEBT-OB: AES Balanced Output Modules with TDM Capability
PM-AECT-OB/PT-AECT-OB: AES Coaxial Output Modules with TDM Capability ..252
Operation ...............................................................................................................252
Installation .............................................................................................................253
Configuration ........................................................................................................254
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................254
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................256
Pinout Diagram ......................................................................................................257
Specifications .........................................................................................................258
PM-ENC-OB/PT-ENC-OB: SD to Analog Video Encoder Modules
PM-ENC-DOB/PT-ENC-DOB: SD to Analog Video Encoder Modules
with Dual Output ......................................................................................................259
Operation ..............................................................................................................259
Installation .............................................................................................................261
Configuration ........................................................................................................261
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................261
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................263
Specifications .........................................................................................................264
PM-DAC-OB/PT-DAC-OB: AES to Analog Audio Converter Output Modules ........265
Operation ..............................................................................................................265
Installation .............................................................................................................266
Configuration ........................................................................................................267

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Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................268
Pinout Diagram ......................................................................................................269
Specifications .........................................................................................................270
PM-DACT-OB/PT-DACT-OB: AES to Analog Audio Converter
Output Modules with TDM Capability .....................................................................272
Operation ..............................................................................................................272
Installation ..............................................................................................................273
Configuration ........................................................................................................273
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................273
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................276
Pinout Diagram ......................................................................................................277
Specifications .........................................................................................................278
PT-HSR1310S-OB: Fiber Optical HD/SD Serial Video Transmitter Module ............280
Operation ..............................................................................................................280
Installation .............................................................................................................281
Configuration ........................................................................................................281
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................281
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................283
Specifications .........................................................................................................283
PT-MUX-3G: SDI Audio Embedder Submodule with 3 Gb/s Capability
PT-MUX: SDI Audio Embedder Submodule with 1.5 HD-SDI
and SD-SDI Capability ...............................................................................................285
Operation ..............................................................................................................285
Installation .............................................................................................................287
Configuration ........................................................................................................287
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................288
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................291
Specifications .........................................................................................................292
PT-MADI4X-OBG - Platinum Multichannel Audio Digital Interface (MADI) Output
Module .......................................................................................................................293
PT-MADI4X-OBG Output Module ...........................................................................294
Controlling the MADI Output Module through Navigator .......................................295
Reference Locking ..................................................................................................298
TDM Input .............................................................................................................298
TDM Output Mapping ...........................................................................................298
Specifications .........................................................................................................299
Power Consumption ..............................................................................................300
PT-MADI4X-OBG Parameters .................................................................................300
PT-HSRMX8C/PT-HSRMX8O-OBG Frame Synchronizer and Mux Output Module 304
PT-HSRMX8C-OBG Electrical Output Module .........................................................304
PT-HSRMX8O-OBG Optical Output Module ............................................................305
Power-Up sequence ...............................................................................................305
Firmware Upgrade and Backup Image ....................................................................306
Operation Modes ...................................................................................................306
MUX only mode (Without Framesync License) ........................................................306
Framesync Mode and Delay Mode (with Framesync License) ...................................308

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Features .................................................................................................................309
Features based on Licensing ...................................................................................309
Audio Processing ...................................................................................................310
Video Processing ....................................................................................................311
Support for Quiet Audio Switching ........................................................................312
LED Indicators ........................................................................................................312
Jumpers and DIP Switches ......................................................................................313
Failsafe Module Upgrade .......................................................................................313
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................313
Block Diagram .......................................................................................................329
Specifications .........................................................................................................330
Power Consumption ..............................................................................................330
Chapter 5 Crosspoint Modules ...........................................................................................331
Crosspoint Module General Description ..................................................................332
Controllable Parameters Lists .................................................................................333
Signal Flow Diagram ..............................................................................................334
PM-40×32-3G5: 40x32 3G HD-SDI Crosspoint Modules ..........................................336
Operation ...............................................................................................................336
Installation ..............................................................................................................336
Configuration .........................................................................................................336
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................337
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................337
Specifications..........................................................................................................337
PM-64x64-X9/PM-64×64-3G9: 64x64 Crosspoint Modules .....................................338
Operation ...............................................................................................................338
Installation ..............................................................................................................338
Configuration .........................................................................................................339
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................339
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................339
Specifications..........................................................................................................339
PM-72×64-3G5: 72x64 3G HD-SDI Crosspoint Modules ..........................................340
Operation ...............................................................................................................340
Installation ..............................................................................................................340
Configuration .........................................................................................................340
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................341
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................341
Specifications..........................................................................................................341
PM-128x128-X9/PM-128×128-3G9: 128x128 Crosspoint Module ...........................342
Operation ...............................................................................................................342
Installation ..............................................................................................................342
Configuration .........................................................................................................343
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................343
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................343

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Specifications..........................................................................................................343
PT-128x256-X15/PT-128×256-3G15/PT-128x256-X28/PT-128×256-3G28: 128x256
Crosspoint Module ....................................................................................................344
Operation ...............................................................................................................344
Installation ..............................................................................................................345
Configuration .........................................................................................................345
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................345
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................345
Specifications..........................................................................................................345
PM-ATDM9-X5/PM-ATDM16-X9/PT-ATDM16-X15/PT-ATDM32-X15/
PT-ATDM32-X28/PT-ATDM64-X28: Advanced TDM Crosspoint Modules ..............346
Operation ...............................................................................................................346
Installation ..............................................................................................................349
Configuration .........................................................................................................349
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................349
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................350
Specifications..........................................................................................................350
Chapter 6 Controlling Modules..........................................................................................351
Controlling Modules through Navigator .................................................................351
Navigator Build Mode v/s Control Mode .................................................................351
Create a new Routing System Via Poll ....................................................................352
Control your Module in Navigator Build Mode .......................................................353
Control your Module in Navigator Control Mode ...................................................354
Chapter 7 Installation ..........................................................................................................355
Before You Begin ......................................................................................................356
Special Pre-Installation Information for Upgrading 3 Gb Input, Output, and Cros-
spoint Module Firmware ...........................................................................................357
Installing Input and Output Modules ......................................................................361
Installing Crosspoint Modules ..................................................................................363
Module Placement .................................................................................................363
Installing Modules ..................................................................................................364
Specialized Installation and Removal Procedures for PT-HS1310S-IB,
PT-HSRO-OBG+, and PT-HSR1310S-OB Fiber Optical Modules ...............................365
Installing Modules ..................................................................................................365
Removing Modules ................................................................................................366
Inspecting and Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections ...................................................367
Installing Output Monitoring Modules ....................................................................370
Installing Sync Modules .............................................................................................370
Installing Alarm Modules...........................................................................................371
Installing Back Panel Modules ..................................................................................372
Installing Resource Modules .....................................................................................373

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Replacing Resource Module Firmware......................................................................373
Use Cases ...............................................................................................................373
Installing Power Supplies ..........................................................................................377
Replacing Fans ...........................................................................................................379
Configuration .........................................................................................................382
Installing a Platinum Frame .......................................................................................382
Common Issues and Things to Check .....................................................................382
Commonly Performed Procedures ..........................................................................383
Field Upgrading and/or Replacing Platinum Components .....................................384
Chapter 8 Configuration........................................................................................................385
Card-Edge Controls ....................................................................................................386
Using the Card-Edge Controls ................................................................................386
Read-Only and Adjustable Parameters ....................................................................386
Card-Edge Screen Saver .........................................................................................387
Controllable Parameters List Appearance ...............................................................387
Navigating the Parameters List ...............................................................................387
Frame Controllable Parameters ................................................................................388
Default Settings .....................................................................................................388
Application Parameters ..........................................................................................389
Fail-Safe Parameters ...............................................................................................389
Configuring via Navigator or RouterMapper ..........................................................392
Adding Platinum Frames by Polling ........................................................................393
Adding Platinum Frames by Discovering .................................................................393
Adding Platinum Frames using the Create or Add Command .................................393
Frame Application Parameters Available Through Navigator or RouterMapper ........393
Configuring Sync Reference Switch Points ..............................................................398
Sync Reference Switch Modes ................................................................................398
Configuring TDM Audio Matrices .............................................................................405
Routing Configuration (Analog Stereo/AES/Multiplex)..........................................405
Adding a TDM Matrix to the Database ...................................................................405
Configuring Outputs for Audio Partitions ...............................................................410
Editing the Logical Database ..................................................................................416
Chapter 9 Output Monitoring Modules..........................................................................425
Output Monitoring Module General Description ...................................................426
Controllable Parameters List ...................................................................................430
Signal Flow Diagram ..............................................................................................430
PT-HSR-OM: HD/SD Output Monitoring Module ....................................................431
Operation ...............................................................................................................431
Installation ..............................................................................................................432
Configuration .........................................................................................................432
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................432

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Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................433
Specifications..........................................................................................................433
PT-HSRAEC-OM: 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI Serial Video
Output Monitoring Module ......................................................................................435
Operation ...............................................................................................................435
Monitoring ............................................................................................................436
Installation ..............................................................................................................437
Configuration .........................................................................................................437
Controllable Parameters .........................................................................................439
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................441
Specifications..........................................................................................................442
Chapter 10 Terminal Operation............................................................................................443
Establishing Terminal Operations Session................................................................443
Establishing Terminal Operation Sessions for Serial Control Interface Products .444
Establishing Telnet Sessions for Ethernet Control Interface Products ...................444
Protocol Support for Platinum Routers.....................................................................445
Appendix A Safety Precautions, Certifications, Compliances...............................447
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual ..............................................................448
Safety Terms and Symbols on the Product...............................................................448
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge ...........................................................................449
Injury Precautions ......................................................................................................450
Product Damage Precautions ....................................................................................452
EMC and Safety Standards .......................................................................................454
Additional EMC Information ..................................................................................454
Appendix B Laser Safety Guidelines ..................................................................................457
General Laser Information.........................................................................................457
Lasers and Eye Damage ............................................................................................458
Classification of Lasers...............................................................................................458
Laser Safety Precautions for Optical Fiber Communication Systems .....................458
Laser Safety ...........................................................................................................459
Precautions for Enclosed Systems ...........................................................................459
Precautions for Unenclosed Systems .......................................................................460
Labels .........................................................................................................................461
Specifications..............................................................................................................461
Index.........................................................................................................................463

Contents
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About This Manual
This manual provides information on the features and applications for the Platinum
wideband digital multirate routing switcher.
Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation,
setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the product, and is useful to operations personnel
for purposes of daily operation and reference.
Revision History
Table P-1 Revision History of Manual
Edition Date Comments
A March 2006 Initial production release
B October 2006 Added PT-A2-DTB connector information
Added PT-AEC-BOC connector information
Added pinout diagrams for PT-ADC-IB and
PT-DAC-OB modules
C December 2006 Added 9RU support
Added new crosspoint sizes
Added pinout information for RS-232 and RS-422
serial ports
D October 2007 Updated PM-ADC-IB/PT-ADC-IB and PM-DAC-OB/
PT-DAC-OB specifications
Added TDM support
Added PT-SYNC information
E December 2007 Added PM-DACT-OB/PT-DACT-OB information
Updated PT-EXPS information
Added 3 Gb/s input/output module information
F January 2008 Updated specification information for PM-HSIB+
and PT-HSIB+ modules
Updated specification information for
PM-HSR-OB+ and PT-HSR-OB+ modules
G February 2008 Updated RouterMapper-configurable parameters
list
Added fiber-optical module information

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H March 2008 Updated PM-ADCT-IB and PT-ADCT-IB linearity
deviation
Updated crosspoint installation procedures
I June 2008 Added 5RU support
Added DC power supply information
Updated fiber optical modules information
Added firmware upgrade procedures for 3 Gb
input, output, and crosspoint modules
J October 2008 Added 3 Gb fiber optical modules
Added configuration of TDM audio matrices
information
Updated DC power supply information
K December 2008 Added information concerning upgrading
Platinum resource module firmware
Updated information concerning fan replacement
Added information concerning Platinum power
saving modules
L February 2009 Updated information concerning the PT-SYNC
module
Updated information concerning return loss
M August 2009 Added information concerning PT-DX-SB and
PT-MX-SB modules
Added information concerning switch reference
point configuration
N October 2009 Added information concerning PT-HSRO-OBG+
modules
Updated 9RU frame output monitoring
architecture
Added information concerning Navigator
O April 2010 Updated PT-DEC-IB parameter list
Added information concerning PT-HSRAEC-OM
modules
Removed information concerning audio delay
parameter
P August 2010 Added new parameter to PT-DACT-OB parameter
list
Updated parameters in PT-ADCT-IB parameter list
Q November 2010 Added PT-FSDMX-IBG and PT-FSDMXO-IBG
module support
R February 2011 Added directions for connecting cables on
external power supplies.
S July 2011 Added Platinum MADI Input and Output Modules
(PT-MADI4C-IBG and PT-MADI-OBG).
Added PT-HSR8C1D-IBG and PT-HSR1D-IBG Digital
Multirate Matrix Expansion Input and Receiver
Modules.
Table P-1 Revision History of Manual (Continued)
Edition Date Comments

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T November 2011 Added information on SFPs for PT-HSO-IB+ and
PT-HSRO-OBG+ - Fiber Optical Serial Video
Receiver and Transmitter Modules (3G HD-SDI/
1.5G HD-SDI/SD-SDI).
U March 2012 Added information for PT-FSDX8C1D-IBG Frame
Sync Input Module with Matrix Expansion
V June 2012 Added information on PT-HSR2D-IBG Distributed
Input Matrix Expansion Module
Added information on PT-HSR8O1D-IBG Fiber
Optical Matrix Expansion Module
W July 2012 Added information on Platinum MADI Optical
Input and Output Modules (PT-MADI4O-IBG and
PT-MADI4O-OBG)
X December 2012 Added information on PT-HSRMX8C/PT-HSRMX8O
Platinum Frame Synchronizer and Mux Output
Module
Y May 2013 Added information on PX-HSR8C-IBG Digital
Multirate Input Module
Z September 2013 The PX-HSR8C-IBG Digital Multirate Input module
is now available in a PM variant (PM-HSR8C-IBG)
for 5 RU and 9 RU Platinum frames.
AA February 2014 Combined content for PT-FSDMX-IBG,
PT-FSDMXO-IBG, and PT-FSDX8C1D-IBG input
modules
Edits to PT-FSDMX-IBG, PT-FSDMXO-IBG, and
PT-FSDX8C1D-IBG input modules for v 3.3
software updates
New PT-FSDX8O1D-IBG input module
AB November 2014 Updated Power Specs
AC February 2015 Support for PX-RES as the control module in a
Platinum 9 RU or 15 RU Frame.
See Using PX-RES in a Platinum Frame
Updates and configuration information for the
PT-HSRAEC-OM output monitoring module, when
the Platinum frame is controller by a PX-RES
module.
See PT-HSRAEC-OM: 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI Serial
Video Output Monitoring Module
Table P-1 Revision History of Manual (Continued)
Edition Date Comments

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Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following
text conventions:
Obtaining Documents
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Table P-2 Writing Conventions
Term or
Convention Description
Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes,
list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and
selection names
Italics Indicates email addresses, the names of books or publications, and
the first instances of new terms and specialized words that need
emphasis
CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL,
ALT, or DELETE
Code Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a DOS entry or
something you type into a field
> or Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus
and windows
hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document
or elsewhere
Internet address Indicates a jump to a website or URL
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot
problems
To perform a
procedure
Indicates the introduction to a procedure or series of procedural
steps