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2. Introduction
Overview
The NV5256 has these control connections:
• Ethernet, from an NV9000 router/panel network (through a switch), to primary and redundant
control cards.
• Serial control from primary server and secondary server to primary and secondary control cards
(4 connections).
• Video reference (4 connections). Loop-through for main and redundant reference signal.
• AES reference. Two BNC and two STP connectors for each control card.
• “Node Bus” interface for SMS7000.
• System alarm outputs and power supply alarm outputs
Router Expansion
Two NV5256 frames can be connected to create an expanded router. Six expansion ports are at the
top right at the rear of the router. There are 6 BNC connections
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3 coming in and 3 going out.
Router Options
Breakout Panel
A 64-port breakout panel is available that has RJ-45 connectors on one side and DE9 (female) con-
nectors on the other. This panel can make it easier to use DE9 connectors if you prefer them.
The breakout panel is RS-422 only
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Older versions of the breakout panel might not function correctly.
MACHINE CONTROL
BREAKOUT PANEL
BP-PORT-64
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Rear
