Network Electronics ASA VikinX D3232 User manual

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RS-422 Data Router
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Rev. 4
VikinX User Manual
D3232

Network Electronics ASA
Thorøya
P.O. Box 1020
Sandefjord, Norway
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
www.network-electronics.com
Service Phone: [phone]

Contents
Revision history v
1. General 6
1.1. Specifications 6
1.2. Connection drawing 6
2. Power connection 7
3. Connecting the D3232 to your PC 8
3.1. Selection of router level 8
3.2. Pin-out of RS-232 connector 8
3.3. Maximum cable length 8
4. NCB connection 9
4.1. Several routers in one system 9
4.2. Connecting control panels 9
4.3. Pin-out and cable type 10
4.3.1. RJ45 connectors 10
4.3.2. 5-pin DIN connectors 10
4.3.3. RJ45 to 5-pin DIN converter 11
4.4. Control bus structure 11
4.5. Maximum distance between NCB devices 11
4.6. Control Bus configuration notes 11
5. Router configuration 13
5.1 Router level 13
5.2 Router orientation 14
5.3 Control mode 14
6. Connecting RS-422 signals to the D3232 15
7. Control and connection of VikinX systems, interface protocol 17
7.1. Important notes regarding the VikinX Control Protocol 17
7.1.1. Binary Code 17
7.1.2. Echo 17
7.1.3. RS-422 Matrixes 17
7.1.4. Timeout 17
7.2. Basic principles 17
7.2.1. Example: A single unit with no NCB connected 18
7.2.2. Example: Several units connected by NCB 18
7.3. RS232 18
7.4. NCB 18
7.5. Commands 19
7.5.1. Audio crosspoint set 19
7.5.2. Video crosspoint set 19
7.5.3. Crosspoint status request 19
General Environmental Requirements for VikinX Equipment 20

Product Warranty 21
Materials Declaration and EFUP 22
Materials declaration 22
Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP) 22
Recycling information 22

Revision history
Current revision of this document is the uppermost in the table below.
Revision Replaces Date Change Description
4 3 2007-10-24 New front page and removed old logo.
3 2 2007-03-29 Added Materials Declaration and EFUP.
2 1 26/03/04 Updated warranty description.
1 0 01/04/03 Updated Chapter 6 with diagrams.
0 - 02/09/02 Initial Revision

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1. General
The D3232 is a 32x32 RS-422 data router that simplifies the installation of any of your systems that
requires machine control. All ports (sources and destinations) are coupled according to SMPTE-207M
machine control standard. The D3232 is well suited for all demanding routing tasks in studio, broadcast
and CCTV applications. The built-in RS-232 interface allows the user to control the router via the
VikinX.THOR - Router Management System, with its many operational features. The control bus
technology allows linking the unit with all the other Network router families and signal formats. One or
several VikinX remote control panels can control the D3232 as well.
1.1. Specifications
Signal type: RS-422 data
Data rate: 5 Mbps
Connector: D9pin female, according to SMPTE-207M
AC power: External power supply 100 - 260 VAC
DC power: +5V, connector DB9 male
Dimensions: 483 x 220 x 35 mm (19”, 5RU)
1.2. Connection drawing
NCB1RS-232 port Configuration switches
Inputs
Outputs
Power connector
1Network Control Bus. The protocol of this bus is equal, and compatible to the MIDI bus protocol.
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2. Power connection
Do not connect mains to the desktop power supply before connecting the power supply to the
router.
Connect the DB9 female connector from the desktop power supply to the main unit. Tighten the screws to
assure a proper contact. To connect mains to the desktop power supply you need a mains cord with IEC
320 connector.
The D3232 is normally delivered with the desktop power model AC ±5V / 30W. Upon customer request,
D3232 can also be delivered with DC ±5V / 30W, which may be fed by a 36 – 72 VDC mains power
source. A Frame mounted power supply solution is also available.
Please refer to the latest VikinX Product Catalogue for power supply types, or call Network Electronics
ASA for this information.
If any third party power supply is used the D3232 router requires +5V DC with a minimum current of
800mA. The following pin-out is used on the DB9 male power connector:
Pin 1 0V
Pin 2 +5V

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3. Connecting the D3232 to your PC
For connection to a PC with THOR Router Management System, the RS-232 interface is used. The
RS-232 port on all VikinX devices uses the standard DCE pin-out, see pin-out table in Chapter 4.3.
A standard modem cable can be used for connecting the router to the PCs serial port.
3.1. Selection of router level
The router level depends on the system configuration the router is going to work with. See chapter 5 for
more information. All routers are delivered with default level 1. THOR Router Management System
offers the control of up to 16 different routers or combinations of routers.
3.2. Pin-out of RS-232 connector
The DB9 female connector for the RS-232 port has the following pin-out:
Pin 2 Tx
Pin 3 Rx
Pin 5 GND
3.3. Maximum cable length
The maximum cable length for an RS-232 connection is per definition 15m. Longer distances can be
installed depending on the environmental conditions of the installation site. It is the responsibility of the
installer / user to secure a proper installation of the RS-232 connection.

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4. NCB connection
Via the Network Control Bus system several routers and control panels can be interconnected.
The standard MIDI interface is used on all NCB control ports. The D3232 router utilises 5-PIN DIN
connectors for connecting to the NCB. This means that when you connect your D3232 router to other
VikinX devices, with RJ45 connectors, an RJ45 to 5-pin DIN interface is necessary.
This converter can be ordered from Network Electronics ASA.
The NCB system allows connection of up to 16 routers with different levels on the same bus. Control
panels dedicated to work with a specific router must be configured to the same level as the router. Several
panels can work together with one specific router. Up to 16 single routers or combinations of routers can
be controlled from the THOR Router Management System. The NCB system and all RS-232 ports
interchange the system status.
4.1. Several routers in one system
The NCB system allows the interconnection of up to 16 routers with different levels in one system. A
combination of routers working married counts as one level. This might for example be 1 audio router + 1
video router working as an audio follows video system or 3 video routers working as an RGB (YUV)
system. The routers in such a constellation must be configured to the same level.
4.2. Connecting control panels
To get a control panel working with a specific router, configure the control panel to the same level as the
router. Several panels can be configured to control the same router. The VikinX panels can control 2
levels with breakaway function. If it is necessary to control more levels with breakaway an additional
panel must be used. Panels can also be connected to a router via the RS-232 interface. Please refer to
your control panel manual for installation.

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4.3. Pin-out and cable type
4.3.1. RJ45 connectors
On some VikinX devices, the NCB cable can be connected to RJ-45 connectors. The following pin-out is
used:
Pin 1 = Not Connected
Pin 2 = Not Connected
Pin 3 = Not Connected
Pin 4 = data
Pin 5 = data
Pin 6 = Not Connected
Pin 7 = Not Connected
Pin 8 = Not Connected
4.3.2. 5-pin DIN connectors
However, the pin-out of most Network Control Bus ports, including that of the D3232 follows the
standard MIDI specification. A 1:1 cable with 5pin DIN connector is used. The following pin-out is used:
Pin 1 = Not Connected
Pin 2 = shield
Pin 3 = Not Connected
Pin 4 = data
Pin 5 = data
The standard MIDI specification recommends the use of shielded twisted pair cable types for
interconnection between the units.
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