Thinklogical HDX80 User manual

HDX80, HDX576
SDI Fiber Matrix Switch
Product Manual
Subject: HDX80, HDX576 SDI Router Product Manual
Revision: A, December 2011
Thinklogical Inc.
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Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.
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Table of Contents
About this Product Manual ......................................................................................................v
Conventions Used in this Manual............................................................................................v
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................1
The Logical Solution.................................................................................................................1
Theory of Operation..................................................................................................................3
System Features.......................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications..........................................................................................................5
PART 1: HARDWARE................................................................................................................8
CONTENTS................................................................................................................................8
HDX Modules.............................................................................................................................9
Power Supplies.........................................................................................................................9
Fan Tray.....................................................................................................................................9
Controller Card .......................................................................................................................10
Sync Card……………………………………………………………………………………………….12
Input/Output Cards.................................................................................................................13
Fiber Optic Cable....................................................................................................................17
Fiber Optic Cable Requirements............................................................................................17
Handling Fiber Optic Cable....................................................................................................17
Installing Fiber into Input/Output Cards................................................................................18
Removing Fiber from Input/Output Cards.............................................................................18
Connecting to Thinklogical™ SDI Xtreme 3G+ Extenders...................................................18
Connecting to the Receiver....................................................................................................18
Installation...............................................................................................................................21
Set-Up......................................................................................................................................21
Order of Installation Events...................................................................................................22
How to Replace Modules........................................................................................................23
How to Install or Replace Input/Output Cards ......................................................................23
How to Install or Replace a Controller Card..........................................................................23
How to Replace a Fan Tray ....................................................................................................24
How to Replace a Power Supply............................................................................................25

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PART 2: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................26
Regulatory Compliance..........................................................................................................26
North America.........................................................................................................................26
Australia & New Zealand........................................................................................................27
European Union......................................................................................................................27
Standards with Which Our Products Comply.......................................................................27
Supplementary Information ...................................................................................................28
Product Serial Number...........................................................................................................29
Connection to the Product.....................................................................................................29
PART 3: THINKLOGICAL™ SUPPORT ..................................................................................29
Customer Support ..................................................................................................................29
Website....................................................................................................................................29
Email........................................................................................................................................29
Telephone................................................................................................................................30
Fax...........................................................................................................................................30
Product Support .....................................................................................................................30
Warranty..................................................................................................................................31
Return Authorization..............................................................................................................31
Our Address............................................................................................................................32
Figure Table of Contents
Figure 1: HDX80 Router – Rear View ………………………………………………………………..6
Figure 2: HDX576 Router – Rear View……………………………………………………………….7
Figure 3: HDX Router Fan Tray with Alarm Annunciator…………………………………...……9
Figure 4: Alarm Descriptions and Drawing for the HDX80 and HDX576………………...…..10
Figure 5: HDX Router DIP Switch Locations and Setting…………………………………...….11
Figure 6: Concept of HDX80 I/O Flows…………………………………………………………….13
Figure 7: Concept of HDX320 and HDX576 I/O Flows…………………………………………..14
Figure 8: Input / Output Port Numbering on the HDX80………………………………….…….15
Figure 9: I/O Board Port Numbering on the HDX576 (Upper and Lower Card Cages)..…..15
Figure 10a: SFP+ Module…………………………………………………………………………….16
Figure 10b: It is good practice to install dust plugs in unused SFP+s……………...…..16
Figure 11a: SFP+ latch closed………………………………………………………………………16
Figure 11b: SFP+ latch open……………………………………………………………………..….16
Figure 12a: Coaxial SFP………………………………………………………………………..…….17
Figure 12b: HD-BNC on Coaxial SFP…………………………………………………………..…..17
Figure 13: Connecting the Thinklogical™ SDI Xtreme 3G+ Extender R to the HDX80……19
Figure 20: Connecting the Thinklogical™ SDI Xtreme 3G+ RX to the HDX576……...……..19
Figure 21: Connecting the Thinklogical™ SDI Xtreme 3G+ Extender TX to the HDX80…..20
Figure 22: Connecting the Thinklogical™ SDI Xtreme 3G+ Extender TX to the HDX575...20
Figure 23: Typical HDX576 Router Application using SDI Xtreme 3G+ Extenders………..21
Figure 24: X4 Configurator Log In Screen……………..………………………………………...40
Figure 25: PC 01 has been selected as a source……………………..……………………..….41

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Figure 26: Source PC01 has been connected to Destination DESK 01…………………..….42
Figure 27: View of Stations on the Administration Page……………………………………….44
Figure 28: Connection Type Setting…………………………………………………………….….45
Figure 29: Required Station Headers………………………………………………………………46
Figure 30: Deleting Unused Column…………………………………………………………...…..47
Figure 31: Adding Optional Columns………………………………………………………………48
Figure 32: Columns on Groups Page………………………………………………………………49
Figure 33: Add New User Group…………………………………………………………….………50
Figure 34: View of Router from Administration Page………………………………………..….52
Figure 35: Sync Format choices in drop down list……………………………………….……..53
Figure 36: Create a New Macro………………………………………………………………….…..54
Figure 37: Select Steps for Macro……………………………………………………………..……54
Figure 38: Selecting a Macro to Edit……………………………………………………………….55
Figure 39: Editing a Macro……………………………………………………………………..…….55
Figure 40: Create a New Macro…………………………………………………………………...…56
Figure 41: Test Function……………………………………………………………………………..57
Figure 42: Snapshots…………………………………………………………………………...…….58
Figure 43: Studio View……………………………………………………………………….……….59
Figure 44: View of Log File…………………………………………………………………………..60
Figure 45: Global Values……………………………………………………………………………..61
Figure 46: List Values……………………………………………………………………………..….61
Figure 47: Object Values……………………………………………………………………….…….61
Figure 48: Right clicking a row………………………………………………………………..…….62
Figure 49: Right clicking a column…………………………………………………………………62
Figure 50: After selecting “Append” from the “Column” drop down………………….…….62
Figure 51: Left click a column header to see header name choices…………………………62
Figure 52: View of Touch Screen………………………………………………………………...…66
Figure 53: Touch Screen Take control of keyboard mouse……………………………………66
Appendix Table of Contents
Appendix A: Ordering Information…………………………………………………………..……..33
Appendix B: Quick Start Guides……………………………….……………………………..…….35
Appendix C: SD Flash Card Replacement………………….………………………………….….37
Appendix D: X4 Configurator Software……………………………………………………………39
Appendix E: Touch Panel Configuration………………………………………………………….64
Appendix F: MIB FILE…………………………………………………………………………….…..67

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PREFACE
About this Product Manual
This product manual is divided into three sections, for Hardware, Safety Requirements and
Product Support. These are sub-divided to help you easily find the topics and procedures you
are looking for. This manual also contains Appendices.
Part 1 – Hardware: This section of the manual contains all the information and instructions on
how to assemble your equipment.
Part 2 – Safety Requirements: Thinklogical™ strongly recommends that you read this section
of the manual prior to starting the hardware assembly.
Part 3 – Product Support: Thinklogical™ provides the best customer support available. If you
have any questions or need to contact the company, please refer to this section of the manual.
Conventions Used in this Manual
As you read this manual you will notice certain conventions that bring your attention to important
information. These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.
Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation
point symbol, like this.
A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.
Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and pre-
ceded by a red stop sign, like this.
A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.

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Introduction
The Logical Solution
The HDX80 and HDX576 routers are high performance SDI routers and are non-blocking matrix
switches for complete, end-to-end routing of SDI signals over multi-mode or single-mode fiber
optic cable. These highly reliable and resilient routers are expandable from (HDX80) 5x5 up to
80x80 and (HDX576160) 16x16 up to 576x576 which allows for flexible deployment
configurations.
The HDX Routers from Thinklogical™ includes:
•Redundant, Current Sharing Power Supply Modules
•Redundant Controller Cards
•Single Fan Tray (includes three fans)
Optional Modules (Spares):
HDX 576 Matrix Router Data Input/Output Card, 16 Ports, SFP+
HDX 576 Matrix Router Controller
HDX 576 Matrix Router Fan Tray
HDX576 Matrix Router Sync Card
HDX576 Power Module
HDX576 Switch Card
HDX 80 Matrix Router Data Input/Output Card, 5 Ports, SFP+
HDX 80 Matrix Router Controller
HDX 80 Matrix Router Sync Card
HDX 80 Matrix Router Fan Tray
HDX 80 Power Module
The HDX80 and HDX576 Video Routers are available with LC-type fiber connectors.

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See Appendix A for the complete line of the Thinklogical HDX Routers.
Warning! The HDX Routers are a Class 1 LASER product that emits near
infrared light. Do not look directly into the fibers or the fiber optic ports.

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Theory of Operation
Thinklogical HDX Routers can be used together as a system with our Thinklogical SDI Xtreme
3G+ extenders using standard SFP optics. The modular approach of the HDX routers allows all
critical components to be hot swappable including power supplies, cooling fans, and pluggable
optics (SFP+). The hot-swappable I/O boards also provide expansion capabilities in steps of 5
(HDX80) or 16 (HDX576), allowing the HDX routers to be reconfigured without interrupting
signal processing by powering down the router.
The HDX routers are configurable with any combination of multi mode, single mode and coaxial
I/O ports, which supports both short and long haul applications. Our modular design allows
reclocking at any input using coaxial pluggable modules. Our SDI Xtreme 3G+ products also
include a reclocking feature.
The HDX 576 also offers the option of operating two independent 288 x 288 matrixes that can
be utilized as a redundant system to eliminate down time. Two HDX 576 routers can also be
used to create a fully redundant 576 x 576 system that is controllable via one interface for
mission critical applications.

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System Features
System Features
HDX80
HDX576
Matrix Size 80x80 576x576
Scalability 5 Ports 16 Ports
Compatible with
SDI Xtreme
3G+ Extenders  
Each Video Connection
Supports 4Gbps  
Single Mode and Multi Mode 

Coaxial I/O Modules 
Redundant, Hot
-
Swappable
and Current Sharing Power
Supply Modules
 
Hot Swappable SFP+ Optical
Modules  
Hot Swappable Fan Tray with
Annunciator Port (for alarms)
 
Hot Swappable Redundant
Controller Card (optional)  
Controllable via LAN or
Serial Connection  
SNMP (2C) Control Protocol  
X4 Configurator Software
Included  
Multicasting and Macros
Supported  
Table 1: HDX Router System Features

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Technical Specifications
Humidity 5-95% RH, non-condensing
Operating Temperature 0-50°C (32-122°F)
Alarm Relay contacts Maximum DC: 1A at 30VDC
Maximum AC: 0.3A at 125VAC
Contact resistance maximum: 100 mΩ
Power Requirements AC Input: 100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz
Universal AC Power Supply
Technical
Specifications HDX80 HDX576
Physical Dimensions
-
Rack Size EIA 19” (48.26 cm) EIA 19” (48.26 cm)
Physical Dimensions
-
Height 6 RU 10.50” (26.70 cm) 26 RU 45.5” (115.6 cm)
Physical Dimensions
-
Width 17.16” (43.59 cm) 17.19” (43.7 cm)
Physical Dimensions-
Depth 15.32” (16.57” including
card pulls; 42.09 cm) Depth: 23” (including fiber management tray)
Power Consumption Approximately 400 Watts
Fully Loaded Approximately 1700 Watts Fully Loaded
Actual Weight 37.1 lbs. (16.83 kg) 132.0 lbs. (59.87 kg)
Shipping Weight 100 lbs. (45.36 kg) 170 lbs. (77.1 kg)
Table 2: HDX Router Technical Specifications

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NOTE: All modules may be replaced without interruption to other module functions.
Load-sharing Redundant Power Supplies
Enunciator Ports (for alarms) Fan Tray odule
Primary Controller Card
(Back-Up Controller Card is optional)
I/O Cards
(Ports 1-80)
Figure 1: HDX80 Router – Rear View

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Figure 2: HDX576 Router – Rear View

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Part 1: Hardware
Contents
When you receive your Thinklogical™ HDX80 Router, you should find the following
items:
•HDX80 Chassis (includes 2 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
•Power Cords – (2) PWR-000006-R (International connections may differ)
•CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet – CBL000001-015FR
•Product Manual CD
•Product Quick Start Guide
•Chassis Options:
•HDX80 Redundant Controller Card – HDM-000006
•HDX80 Spare Fan Tray – HDM-000007
•HDX80 Spare Power Module(s) – HDM-000009
•HDX80 Data I/O Card, 5 Ports – HDM-D00005
•HDX80 Sync Card - HDM-000008
The HDX80 ships configured to customer specifications. All physical connections to the product
use industry-standard connectors.
When you receive your Thinklogical™ HDX576 Router, you should find the following
items:
•HDX576 Chassis (includes 4 Power Modules, 1 Fan Tray Unit, and 1 Controller Card)
•Power Cords – (4) PWR-000006-R (International connections may differ)
•CAT5 Cable Assembly, 15 Feet – CBL000001-015FR
•Product Manual CD
•Product Quick Start Guide
•Chassis Options:
•HDX576 Redundant Controller Card – HDM-000001
•HDX576 Spare Fan Tray – HDM-000002
•HDX576 Spare Power Module(s) – HDM-000004
•HDX576 Data I/O Cards, 16 Ports- HDM-D00016
•HDX576 Switch Card - HDM-000005
•HDX576 Sync Card- HDM-000003

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The HDX576 Video Router ships configured to customer specifications. All physical
connections to the product use industry-standard connectors.
HDX Modules
The inspired modular approach of the HDX80 and HDX576 allows for all critical system
components including power supplies, cooling fans and pluggable optics (SFP+) to be hot-
swappable, thus minimizing business impact in the unlikely event that a component should fail.
Power Supplies
The dual redundant power supplies ensure continuous, uninterrupted power. The supplies are
current sharing which means the supplies equally share the load. If a power supply were to fail,
a single power supply can withstand the entire current load of the HDX Router system.
Although the HDX Routers functions properly with one Power Module, it is recommended that
both Modules be used, preferably connected to two independent power sources (for
redundancy). Additionally, the hot-swappable feature allows for easy replacement of a module
(in case of failure) without interrupting the HDX Routers system functionality.
Fan Tray
The HDX Routers use 3 DC fans all located conveniently in one modular fan tray. The tray is
designed to move air horizontally through the enclosure. This hot-swappable fan tray allows for
easy replacement of the module (in case of failure) without interrupting the system functionality.
Any 2 DC fans will adequately cool either system.
The Fan Tray is also equipped with an Annunciator Port for the use of alarms. The system
alarms can be configured to trigger an external control system or generate SNMP Traps.
Figure 3: HDX Router Fan Tray with Alarm Annunciator

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The HDX Routers Critical Hardware Alarms are as follows:
The HDX576 Router Critical Hardware Alarms:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
POWER UPPLY 1 (LEFT):
POWER UPPLY 2 (RIGHT):
FAN :
TEMPERATURE WARNING:
TEMPERATURE HUTDOWN:
CPU:
INPUT/OUTPUT CARD :
ANY OF THE ABOVE
COMMON
GROUND
The HDX80 Router Critical Hardware Alarms:
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage and/or current out of range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage and/or current out of range, AC power input interruption and module removed
Individual fan monitoring
Chassis over temperature, multiple sensors
Chassis over temperature causing shutdown
Card failure Only with a redundant card)
SFP+ failure, laser output fault
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
POWER UPPLY 1 (LEFT):
POWER UPPLY 2:
POWER UPPLY 3:
POWER UPPLY 4 (RIGHT):
FAN :
TEMPERATURE WARNING:
TEMPERATURE HUTDOWN:
CPU:
INPUT/OUTPUT CARD :
ANY OF THE ABOVE
COMMON
GROUND
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage and/or current out of range, AC power input interruption or module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage and/or current out of range, AC power input interruption or module removed
Individual fan monitoring
Chassis over temperature, multiple sensors
Chassis over temperature causing shutdown
Card failure Only with a redundant card)
SFP+ failure, laser output fault
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage and/or current out of range, AC power input interruption or module removed
Fan failure, temperature spikes, DC voltage and/or current out of range, AC power input interruption or module removed
Figure 4: Alarm Descriptions and Drawing for the HDX80 and HDX576
Controller Card
The hot-swappable Controller Card connects the Router to an external Linux or Windows CPU.
The serial port can also be used for 3rd party controller integration (such as Crestron, AMX or
home-spun interfaces). Also, the X4 Configurator Software (Appendix C) can be used to control the
Router via the LAN port.
If the HDX Router is to be controlled via ethernet, it will require a static IP address. This value
can be set via the DIP switch to the values listed below. The factory default setting will be
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8 Position DIP witch (Located on the backplane on all HDX Router models)
HDXRouter DIP witch Location & ettings
Back-up
Controller IP
Address
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
192.168.13.15 &192.168.13.115
192.168.13.17 &192.168.13.117
192.168.13.19 &192.168.13.119
192.168.13.21 &192.168.13.121
192.168.13.23 &192.168.13.123
192.168.13.25 &192.168.13.125
192.168.13.27 &192.168.13.127
192.168.13.29 &192.168.13.129
192.168.13.31 &192.168.13.131
192.168.13.33 &192.168.13.133
192.168.13.35 &192.168.13.135
192.168.13.37 &192.168.13.137
192.168.13.39 &192.168.13.139
192.168.13.41 &192.168.13.141
192.168.13.43 &192.168.13.143
192.168.13.45 &192.168.13.145
192.168.13.16
192.168.13.18
192.168.13.20
192.168.13.22
192.168.13.24
192.168.13.26
192.168.13.28
192.168.13.30
192.168.13.32
192.168.13.34
192.168.13.36
192.168.13.38
192.168.13.40
192.168.13.42
192.168.13.44
192.168.13.46
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Primary Controller IP
Addresses
HDX80 Router with front
cover removed
HDX576 Router with
front cover removed
1
80
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
Pin 1 is on the bottom.
The left ← position = 1.
DIP witch
Figure 5: HDX Router DIP Switch Locations and Setting
The simplest network connection is an isolated network with only the HDX Router, the control
server, and any control clients using static IP addresses. The HDX Router can be set to any of
the above settings. The control server must be at 192.168.13.9, and the control clients could
then be set to any other addresses in the 192.168.13.X family.
If static IP addresses for the control server and its clients are not possible, then the control
server will require two (2) network interfaces with one interface set to the static address
192.168.13.9 and dedicated to the HDX Router(s) while the other network interface can be
configured as required by the facility's network administrator.
A Back-Up Controller Card is optional to ensure uninterrupted functionality if the Primary
Controller Card should fail or need to be replaced. The Primary Controller Card should always
be in the left or upper controller slot. This card must have a LAN connection that allows it to
communicate with both the Primary Controller and a server having an IP address of
192.168.13.9. Without this interface the back-up controller will never take control of the router.
The server should have the firewall turned off or be configured so that it is able to respond to
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Note: Removing the Primary Controller Card when it is Active will power down the
HDX Router and interrupt service. Refer to page 39 “How to Replace a Controller
Card”.
Note: When using a Back-up Controller configuration in a Secure Application with
Restrictive Switching, both controllers must have the same Restrictive Switching Table
files (see Appendix D: Secure Applications).
Sync Card
The hot-swappable Sync Card provides a Reference Input and loop output so that switch
connections can be made synchronously with an external reference or “House Sync”. All switch
connection timing complies with SMPTE RP 168 and with SMPTE 274M depending on signal
format. The Reference Input accepts any of the following signal formats:
NTSC 525iPAL 625i
1280x720p60
1280x720p59.94
1280x720p50
1280x720p30
1280x720p29.97
1280x720p25
1280x720p24
1280x720p23.98
1920x1080p60
1920x1080p59.94
1920x1080p50
1920x1080i60
1920x1080i59.94
1920x1080i50
1920x1080p30
1920x1080psf30
1920x1080p29.97
1920x1080psf29.97
1920x1080p25
1920x1080psf25
1920x1080p24
1920x1080psf24
1920x1080p23.98
1920x1080psf23.98