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VikinX Modular
Analog Audio Router
Rev. 8
VikinX User Manual
A3232M/A6464M/A128128M/A3232S/A6464S

Modular Analog Audio Router Rev. 8
Network Electronics AS
Nordre Kullerød 1
P.O. Box 1020
Sandefjord, Norway
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: mailto:[email protected]
http://www.network-electronics.com/
Service Phone: [phone]
Revision history
Current revision of this document is the uppermost in the table below.
Revision Replaces Date Change description
8 7 2008-06-13
Expanded description of how to configure
Mono/Stereo router(s), Chapter 3.2.1.
7 6 2007-11-06
Added description of how to configure
Mono/Stereo router(s), Chapter 3.2.1.
6 5 2007-10-26 New front page.
5 4 2007-03-29
Added Materials Declaration and EFUP; updated
EC Declaration of Conformity.
4 3 Updated product names and GYDA section
3 2 09/02/06 Removed protocol and configuration details.
2 1 28/09/05
Corrected RS-422 pinout description in Chapter
4.1.
1 0 22/04/05
Corrected router size options and combined 9RU
and 5RU frames.
0 - 11/03/05 Initial Revision, based on VD/HD128M manual.
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Contents
Revision history............................................................................... 2
General environmental requirements for Network Electronics
equipment ..................................................................................... 5
Product Warranty ........................................................................... 6
Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Modular router
family range ................................................................................... 7
1 Product overview......................................................................... 8
1.1 Product versions ..........................................................................................8
2 Specifications .............................................................................. 9
2.1 Mechanics ...................................................................................................9
2.2 Power Supply ..............................................................................................9
2.3 Control........................................................................................................9
2.4 Signal specifications...................................................................................10
2.5 Rear view...................................................................................................11
3 Modules inside the Modular Analog Audio Router ..................... 13
3.1 How to access the modules .......................................................................13
3.2 How to configure the router and modules.................................................13
3.2.1 How to configure Mono/Stereo routers 14
3.3 Power Supply module................................................................................14
3.3.1 Module insertion 15
3.3.2 Module removal 15
3.3.3 How to connect power to the Modular Analog Audio Router 15
3.3.4 Status LEDs and Relay contacts 16
3.4 System Controller – Syscon-SM .................................................................16
3.4.1 Card insertion 17
3.4.2 Card removal 17
3.4.3 Status LEDs and Reset button 18
3.4.4 CF-card and battery 19
3.5 GYDA-VX...................................................................................................20
3.5.1 Card insertion 20
3.5.2 Card removal 20
3.5.3 Status LEDs and Reset button 21
3.5.4 CF-card and battery 21
3.6 X-point module .........................................................................................21
3.6.1 Card insertion 21
3.6.2 Card removal 21
3.6.3 Status LEDs 22
3.6.4 Service switches and Reset button 23
3.6.5 Gain compensation switches 23
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4 Router communication .............................................................. 26
4.1 Serial connection.......................................................................................26
4.2 Maximum cable length (RS-232) ...............................................................27
4.3 Ethernet connection ..................................................................................27
5 Connecting signal cables to the router ...................................... 28
5.1 Unbalanced signals on the Modular Analog Audio Router .........................28
6 Before calling Network Support ................................................. 29
7 Serial number overview ............................................................. 30
Notes ........................................................................................... 31
Materials Declaration and EFUP .................................................... 32
Materials declaration .......................................................................................32
Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP).....................................................32
Recycling information......................................................................................33
EC Declaration of Conformity ....................................................... 34
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General environmental requirements for Network Electronics
equipment
1. The equipment will meet the guaranteed performance specification under the
following environmental conditions:
- Operating room temperature range: 0°C to 45°C
- Operating relative humidity range: < 95% (non-condensing)
2. The equipment will operate without damage under the following environmental
conditions:
- Temperature range: -10°C to 55°C
- Relative humidity range: < 95% (non-condensing)
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Product Warranty
The warranty terms and conditions for the Modular Analog Audio Router
follow the General Sales Conditions by Network Electronics AS. These
conditions are available on the company web site of Network Electronics AS:
www.network-electronics.com
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Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Modular router family
range
This product utilizes software components that are licensed with open source
licenses. The source code for these components, and our modifications are
available from: http://labs.network-electronics.com/open-source/
You may also send Network Electronics a recordable CD and a self-addressed
envelope, and we will burn the contents of http://labs.network-
electronics.com/open-source/ to your CD and send it back to you.
This offer is valid for 3 years after purchase of this product.
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1Product overview
The Modular Analog Audio Router is part of the VikinX Modular product
range, offering up to 128x128 X-points for Analog Stereo Audio signals.
This top of the line router provides a very compact frame, fully hot-swappable
architecture, built-in dual redundant power supply and fully redundant
controller functions.
Starting with the size of 64x64 mono audio, or 32x32 stereo audio cross-
points, the router can be expanded under operation with 64x64 increments.
Advanced control features like TCP/IP interface and SNMP agent, as well as
comprehensive surveillance of the router’s vital parameters are possible via the
well known GYDA-VX controller.
As for our well known VikinX compact router series low power consumption
has been important.
VikinX Modular provides a fully hot-swappable architecture, meaning that all
components are front loaded without any active components on the rear
panel.
VikinX Modular provides all important 3rd party control interfaces allowing the
control of our routers through 3rd party management software. On top of that
the Network Electronics’ THOR management package allows control of the
most common 3rd party routers. This enables you to utilize existing routers and
management systems from other manufacturers and still draw the advantages
of implementing VikinX Modular in your routing application.
1.1 Product versions
The following versions of the VikinX Modular Stereo Analog Audio Router are
available:
Analog Stereo Audio router - 9RU:
A3232M VikinX Modular router for Analog Stereo Audio, 9RU,
equipped 32x32, expandable up to 128x128.
A6464M As above, but equipped 64x64.
A128128M As above, but fully equipped 128x128.
Analog Stereo Audio router - 5RU:
A3232S VikinX Modular router for Analog Stereo Audio, 5RU,
equipped 32x32, expandable up to 64x64.
A6464S As above, but fully equipped 64x64.
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2Specifications
2.1 Mechanics
Dimensions: HxWxD = 396x483x340mm, (19”, 9RU), or
HxWxD = 220x483x340mm, (19”, 5RU).
Backplane card: 128x128 Analog Stereo Audio (9RU), or
64x64 Analog Stereo Audio (5RU).
X-point Modules: 64x64 mono, 32x32 stereo audio module cards.
System Controller: 1 Syscon card required, must be specified, 1 redundant card
is optional.
GYDA-VX: 2 GYDA-VX cards, both optional.
Safety/Emission standards: Compliant with CE EN55103-1 and 2, FCC part 15.
2.2 Power Supply
Built-in, redundant power supply. 1 module included, 1 (redundant) optional.
Backplane card: 2x AC-inlets.
Main internal voltage: 36 - 72VDC.
AC Supply voltage range: 90-130VAC / 180-254VAC, switchable, 50-60Hz, 300W.
AC Mains connector: IEC 320, separate input for each PSU module.
Alarms: Power failure alarm on relay contact closure, LED in front,
and Open Collector to GYDA-VX.
Alarms connector: RJ45.
Safety standards: Compliant with CE EN60950, UL-1950/CSA22.2.
2.3 Control
Standard Features:
Audio control: - Stereo audio
-Left-/Right channel controlled independently.
Serial ports:
Connector:
-RS-232/RS-422 for protocol conversion, to VikinX
compact control protocol, or to third party protocols.
(1x per Syscon card).
-RS-232/RS-422 for new router control protocol.
(1x per Syscon card).
DB9, female.
Ethernet ports:
Connector:
-10/100BaseT Ethernet bus for external router control
with new protocol. (1x per Syscon card).
-10/100BaseT Ethernet bus for GYDA-VX (1x per GYDA-
VX card).
RJ45.
Monitored parameters: - Module temperature.
-Internal module voltages.
Status surveillance: On each card with LED, and via system controller.
Configuration storage: Removable compact flash card.
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Synchronization handled
by Syscon-SM1:
Connector:
-Analog Black Burst, Looped. Both PAL and NTSC
supported.
-Tri-Level, Looped. For HD signal formats only.
BNC.
Optional Features:
Redundant control: Redundant Matrix Control using 2x Syscon.
TCP/IP: Web interface, with GYDA-VX.
SNMP agent: With GYDA-VX.
Event log: With GYDA-VX.
2.4 Signal specifications
Electrical signal inputs:
Type: Balanced.
Connector: DB25 female.
Impedance: > 10 kohm.
CMRR: > 60 dB.
Max. level: +23 dBu.
Electrical signal outputs:
Type: Balanced.
Connector: DB25 female.
Impedance: < 66 ohm.
CMRR: > 60 dB.
Max. level: +23 dBu.
Gain adj.: 1.0 dB (compensation for 600 ohm load).
Performance:
Frequency response: 20Hz-125kHz (-3dB)
20Hz-20kHz (± 0.3dB).
Adjacent crosstalk: > 100 dB, 20Hz-20kHz.
Click noise: < 50dBu.
THD+N: < 0.01%.
SNR: > 90dB ref. to 0dB 20Hz-20kHz.
1Synchronisation of an Analog audio router is not necessary, but an available feature for users who intend
to switch this router synchronised to video, using video synchronisation signals.
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2.5 Rear view2
The following service connectors can be found on the rear of the Modular
Analog Audio Router:
-AC Mains A: AC mains power supply.
-AC Mains B: AC mains power supply (if redundant PSU is installed).
-Serial A1 and A2: RS-232 or RS-422 for external control protocols.
-Serial B1 and B2: RS-232 or RS-422 for external control protocols (if
redundant Syscon is installed).
-Ethernet A: 10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external router control.
-Ethernet B: 10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external router control (if
redundant Syscon is installed).
-Serial GYDA A: RS-232 or RS-422 for external connection to GYDA-VX (if
GYDA-VX is installed).
2The picture shows a 9RU frame. The 5RU misses the upper two connector boards.
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-Serial GYDA B: RS-232 or RS-422 for external connection to GYDA-VX (if
redundant GYDA-VX is installed).
-Ethernet GYDA A: 10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external connection to
GYDA-VX (if GYDA-VX is installed).
-Ethernet GYDA B: 10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external connection to
GYDA-VX (if redundant GYDA-VX is installed).
-VIT 1: Synchronization signal 1 (in/out). Black burst/composite/tri-level
sync reference input with passive loop-through for vertical interval
switching.
-VIT 2: Synchronization signal 2 (in/out). Black burst/composite/tri-level
sync reference input with passive loop-through for vertical interval
switching.
-Power Alarm: Power fail alarm relay contacts. Separate contact pair for
each PSU module that is installed. Contact closes on power failure. See
Chapter 2 for further description.
-SW 1: Configuration switch 1 (not in use).
-SW 2: Configuration switch 2 (not in use).
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3Modules inside the Modular Analog Audio Router
In order to get an overview of the parts that form the Modular Analog Audio
Router this chapter will highlight some of the main components.
GYDA-VX (not shown in picture) Syscon Power Supplies Audio Modules3
3.1 How to access the modules
All active modules are accessible through the front of the router frame. If
service or inspection is required, open the unit from the front. The door may
be removed for easy access to the modules.
An important feature of all the modules in the Modular Analog Audio Router
frame is that they are all hot-swappable. The user does not have to turn off
the power in order to remove/reinstall/replace a module with active
components inside the Modular Analog Audio Router.
3.2 How to configure the router and modules
Setting up and configuring the router and its modules are done with the
System Configurator software. The System Configurator is shipped with the
router, or could be downloaded from www.network-electronics.com.
For further instructions on router configuration, please see the online
documentation in the System Configurator.
3The picture shows a 9RU frame. The 5RU misses the upper two X-point Modules.
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3.2.1 How to configure Mono/Stereo routers
You may configure a Modular router as either 32x32/64x64/128x128 Stereo,
or 64x64/128x128 Mono, respectively. It is not possible to configure a
256x256 Mono from a 128x128 Stereo router.
In order to configure an A6464M (or A6464S) Mono router to an A3232M (or
A3232S) Stereo router, please follow this procedure:
1. Open the System Configurator;
2. Select the Syscon that belongs to the router you want to reconfigure;
3. Select Modular level setup;
4. Select Show details;
5. Select Add new;
6. Change the name under “Description” to “Left channel” on the first one
and to “Right channel” on the second one;
7. On “Left channel”, change the physical input to: “from 1 to 32” and
physical output to: “from 1 to 32”;
8. On “Right channel”, change the physical input to: “from 33 to 64” and
physical output to: “from 33 to 64”;
9. Select Apply;
10. Restart the router, and you have a 32x32 Stereo Analog Audio router,
where the left channel in connected to I/O#1-32 on the lower backplane
and the right channel is connected to I/O#33-64 on the same backplane.
In order to configure an A3232S Stereo router to an A6464S Mono router,
please follow this procedure:
1. Open the System Configurator;
2. Select the Syscon that belongs to the router you want to reconfigure;
3. Select Modular level setup;
4. Select Show details;
5. Select Add new;
6. Change the name under “Description” to e.g. “Mono channel” on the
new one;
7. On “Mono channel”, change the physical input to: “from 1 to 64” and
physical output to: “from 1 to 64”;
8. Select Apply;
9. Restart the router, and you have a 64x64 Mono Analog Audio router.
3.3 Power Supply module
Each Modular Analog Audio Router frame comes with either one or two
power supply modules. One power supply is standard, dual redundant power
supply is an option.
The first power supply module is inserted in the left slot (A), and the second is
inserted in the right slot (B). (The power module Ais pulled out in the figure
below).
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3.3.1 Module insertion
In order to insert a power supply module one must insert the module via the
special plastic guide rails into its position. Once the module is inserted, fix the
module by lifting up the handle on the front and pushing it to the upright
position.
3.3.2 Module removal
In order to remove a power supply module, one must pull down the handle
on the front downwards to a horizontal position, and pull the module out
with the bar on top of the power module.
3.3.3 How to connect power to the Modular Analog Audio Router
There are two power connectors on the back of the frame. Both of these
connectors are for AC mains connection.
Use an IEC 320 connector to connect AC mains to the Modular Analog Audio
Router frame.
If the frame is equipped with a single power supply module, only one AC
mains connection is used. However, if the frame is equipped with dual,
Note:
There is a switch on the right hand side of the power supply module that
selects mains voltage. The mains voltage can be either 110VAC or 230VAC.
This switch must be set in the correct position, depending on the mains
voltage on the router’s site.
Failing to select correct AC mains voltage properly may damage the
Power Supply Unit.
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redundant power supply modules, both AC mains connectors must be used,
preferably from two different mains circuits.
3.3.4 Status LEDs and Relay contacts
There are 2 LEDs on the front of each power supply module, and they indicate
the following:
-The upper, RED LED should be normally OFF. If it is ON, there is a power
supply failure, indicating that the power supply module must be replaced.
-The lower, GREEN LED must be ON when mains power is connected. If this
LED is OFF, it means that there is no mains power supplying the frame.
There are also two Power fail alarm relay contacts on the rear side of the
frame; see Chapter 1 for details. Each installed PSU module has a separate pair
of contacts. The relay contact is normally open, and the contact closes on
power failure.
-The PSU module A alarm is formed by contact between Pin 3 and Pin 6
(Green pair)
-The PSU module B alarm is formed by contact between Pin 1 and Pin 2
(Orange pair)
3.4 System Controller – Syscon-SM
Each VikinX Modular frame comes with either one or two system controller
cards, Syscon. One Syscon is necessary to control the router; dual redundant
Syscon is an option.
Syscon can be enabled for 3rd party control interfaces. Please contact your
Network representative for details.
Your Syscon card(s) may be inserted in any of the two slots (A) and (B).
All the configuration parameters, control parameters, etc. are stored in the
Compact Flash (CF) memory of the Syscon card. This provides a high grade of
security for the user, as he just needs to remove the CF card if the Syscon card
fails, and install this CF card on a new Syscon card. The router will not notice
the difference.
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3.4.1 Card insertion
The frame is equipped with plastic guide rails to align the Syscon cards into
their respective positions. Slide the card into the plastic guide rails inside the
frame until the red handle is close to the frame front. A detailed description of
the last part of the insertion process is shown in the figure below.
On the top of the card tray, there is a hole above each module slot. When the
tip of the handle is just below this hole, start to push the handle downwards
as in the figure. The tip of the handle enters the hole and the card is locked
and proper contact ensured when the handle is in downright position.
Do not use excessive force; the card should enter easily –
proper insertion is almost effortless.
3.4.2 Card removal
To remove a module card from the sub-rack frame, release the card by
moving the red handle until it is in horizontal position, as shown in the figure
below. Then pull the card out of the sub-rack with the red handle.
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3.4.3 Status LEDs and Reset button
There are 4 LEDs on the front side of the Syscon card, and a reset button on
the rear side.
Status LEDs
The LEDs indicate the following:
Diode Red LED Yellow LED Green LED No light
Status Card error. Not applicable. Overall status of the
card is OK
Card has no power, or
is not inserted
correctly.
Eth Not applicable. Full duplex
connection.
Half duplex
connection.
No Ethernet link
established; check
cable.
Warn Abnormal situation:
no functional error,
but a situation that
requires attention.
See also Chapter 6.
Not applicable. Normal situation. Not applicable.
Load High load on the
μController.
May occur during
system start up and
software
reconfigurations / -
upgrades.
Medium load on the
μController.
Low or normal load
on the μController.
Not applicable.
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Reset button
The reset button on the rear side is used to perform a hard reset of the card.
Do not perform a hard reset, unless the situation demands this. By performing
a hard reset, the user looses control of the router, and will not get control of
the router until approximately 20 seconds after releasing the reset button.
3.4.4 CF-card and battery
All the information regarding the router configuration, as well as information
regarding control panels that are connected to the router, is stored in the
Compact Flash card on the Syscon card.
If it is necessary to remove and/or insert a CF card, the following must be
done:
Compact Flash card
1. Remove the Syscon card from its slot, according to the description
earlier in this manual.
2. Slide the CF card out of its socket, and insert the new CF card into the
socket.
3. Insert the Syscon card into its slot, according to the description earlier
in this manual.
If it is necessary to remove and/or insert a battery, the following must be
done:
Battery
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1. Remove the Syscon card from its slot, according to the description
earlier in this manual.
2. Slide the battery out of its socket, and insert the new battery into the
socket.
3. Insert the Syscon card into its slot, according to the description earlier
in this manual.
3.5 GYDA-VX
The VikinX Modular frames can optionally be delivered with one or two
(redundant) GYDA-VX card(s). The GYDA-VX provides many useful and
requested features for STATUS MONITORING of the Modular Router.
The GYDA-VX provides the user with SNMP agent and TCP/IP Web interface,
allowing monitoring and control of the router from any site that has access to
an Internet browser. The GYDA-VX also provides a Log useful for engineering
purposes.
Your GYDA-VX card(s) may be inserted in any of the two dedicated GYDA
slots (A) and (B). See picture under 3.
3.5.1 Card insertion
The GYDA-VX card is inserted in the exact same way as the Syscon card. See
Chapter 3.4.1.
3.5.2 Card removal
The GYDA-VX card is removed in the exact same way as the Syscon card. See
Chapter 3.4.2.
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