Ross NK-IPS User manual

NK-IPS User Guide

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NK-IPS · User Guide
• Ross Part Number: 9807DR-1004-05
• Release Date: December 13, 2017.
The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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equipment is operated in a Commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
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NK-IPS User Guide (v5.0) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 9
Related Publications .................................................................................................................................................9
Documentation Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 9
Interface Elements ................................................................................................................................................. 9
User Entered Text .................................................................................................................................................9
Referenced Guides ................................................................................................................................................9
Menu Sequences ....................................................................................................................................................9
Important Instructions .........................................................................................................................................10
Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................................................................. 10
Getting Started 11
General Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Hardware Overview 13
Front Panel Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Rear Panel Overview .............................................................................................................................................14
Physical Installation 15
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Mounting Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting the NK-IPS to a Network ...................................................................................................................16
Connecting the NK-IPS to a PC ............................................................................................................................. 16
Connecting the NK-IPS to Ross NK Series Devices ............................................................................................. 16
Powering on the NK-IPS ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Configuration 19
Configuring the IP Addresses ................................................................................................................................19
Using DashBoard ...................................................................................................................................................19
Launching DashBoard .........................................................................................................................................19
Navigating to the NK Series IPS Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 19
Navigating to the NK Switchboard Interface ...................................................................................................... 20
Navigating to the Configure IPS Dialog .............................................................................................................20
Adding Connections to the Tree View in DashBoard ...........................................................................................20
Using the NK-IPS Connection Interface ............................................................................................................. 20
Manually Adding an NK-IPS to the Tree View in DashBoard ...........................................................................21
Configuring the Communication Settings for the NK-IPS .................................................................................... 21
Updating the Network Settings for the NK-IPS ..................................................................................................21
Assigning a T-Bus Address to the NK-IPS .........................................................................................................22
Assigning the NK-IPS to a Device Group ..........................................................................................................22
Enabling Automatic Device Discovery for the NK-IPS .....................................................................................23
Setting the Client Password for the NK-IPS .......................................................................................................23
Configuring the Communication Settings for an openGear MC1-MK ...............................................................23
Specifying the Client Connections ...................................................................................................................... 24
Specifying the Number of Inputs, Outputs, and Levels ......................................................................................... 24
Specifying the Number of Inputs, Outputs, and Levels ...................................................................................... 25
Operation 27
Source, Destination, and Level Buttons .............................................................................................................. 27

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Virtual Routing Button ........................................................................................................................................27
Function Buttons .................................................................................................................................................27
Protects ................................................................................................................................................................27
NK Switchboard Interface Overview .....................................................................................................................27
Launching the NK Switchboard Interface ...........................................................................................................28
Protected Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................28
Switching ................................................................................................................................................................29
Enabling Machine Control .....................................................................................................................................29
Enabling Virtual Control ........................................................................................................................................29
Using an NK-VCP 31
Installing the NK-VCP ...........................................................................................................................................31
System Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................31
Installing the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) .................................................................................................31
Installing the NK-VCP Application ....................................................................................................................32
Starting the NK-VCP .............................................................................................................................................32
Using the Preferences Dialog ..............................................................................................................................32
Adding an NK-IPS ..............................................................................................................................................33
Client Control Password .........................................................................................................................................34
Selecting the Source, Destination, and Levels .......................................................................................................34
Overview .............................................................................................................................................................34
Switching .............................................................................................................................................................34
Protecting Outputs ...............................................................................................................................................35
Machine Control ..................................................................................................................................................35
DashBoard Interface Overview 37
NK-IPS in DashBoard ............................................................................................................................................37
NK Series IPS Interface .........................................................................................................................................37
Update IPS Network Settings Dialog ..................................................................................................................39
NK Switchboard Interface ......................................................................................................................................40
Top Toolbar .........................................................................................................................................................40
Right Toolbar ......................................................................................................................................................40
Configure IPS Interface ..........................................................................................................................................41

NK-IPS Installation Guide (v5.0) Introduction • 9
Introduction
This guide is for system administrators and installers of the Ross Video NK-IPS Network Bridge. It provides
instructions on how to physically install and configure your NK-IPS.
This guide includes the following chapters:
•“Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
•“Getting Started” provides an overview for using the NK-IPS in a routing system.
•“Hardware Overview” provides a basic introduction to the NK-IPS front and rear panels.
•“Physical Installation” provides instructions for the basic physical installation of the NK-IPS.
•“Configuration” provides instructions on how to connect the NK-IPS to a network, connecting a video reference
signal, cabling for a Multiviewer Head, and connecting to source and destination devices.
•“Operation” provides additional information on the input and output designations for each NK-IPS.
•“Using an NK-VCP” provides information on using the NK Virtual Control Panel (NK-VCP) with the NK-IPS.
•“DashBoard Interface Overview” provides an overview of the DashBoard menus and parameters available for
the NK-IPS.
If you have questions pertaining to installation of this Ross Video product, please contact us at the numbers listed in
the section “Contacting Technical Support” on page 10. Our technical staff is always available for consultation,
training, or service.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing your NK-IPS:
•DashBoard User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For example:
In the Save Layout dialog, click OK.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:
In the Language box, enter English.
Referenced Guides
Italic text is used to identify the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:
For more information, refer to the DashBoard User Guide.
Menu Sequences
Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow. For example, if a
step reads “File > Save,” you would click the File menu and then click Save.

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Important Instructions
Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:
When the NK-IPS cannot connect to the network, a Message dialog box opens to report the connection problem.
Contacting Technical Support
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest
telephone.
Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service
and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During business hours (Eastern Time),
technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours and on weekends, a direct emergency technical
support phone line is available. If the technical support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately,
a voice message can be left and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to
react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
•Technical Support: ([phone]
•After Hours Emergency: ([phone]
•E-mail: [email protected]
•Website: http://www.rossvideo.com