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Page 2: ...nts 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commi...

Page 3: ...tage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic...

Page 4: ...replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained within the product s power supplies and power supply area are not intended to be customer serviced and should be returned...

Page 5: ...may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair Return packing shipping and special handling costs are the responsibility of the customer This warranty is void if products are subj...

Page 6: ...sources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and...

Page 7: ...oss Video Australia Unit 3 49 London Drive Bayswater VIC 3153 Australia General Business Office Fax 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 Technical Support 1 613 652 4886 After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006...

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Page 9: ...udio Level 3 12 Control Panels 3 13 RCP NK1 3 13 RCP NKM 3 14 RCP NKQ 3 14 NK VCP 3 15 NK VRC 3 16 Interface and Connectivity 3 16 The NK IPS 3 16 The NK Hub 3 17 The NK 3RD 3 18 The NK SCP 3 19 The N...

Page 10: ...view 5 10 Control Layer Operation via NK Control Panels 5 11 NK SCP Operation 5 13 NK SCP A Operation Overview 5 13 Using the ASCII Protocol 5 13 NK SCP K2 Operation 5 15 Video Referencing 5 15 Overvi...

Page 11: ...NK Series User Guide 1 0 Contents iii Appendix C Multi Definition Router Format Selection 8 Output Rise Time DIP Switches 8 1 USO RESTRITO...

Page 12: ...iv Contents NK Series User Guide 1 0 USO RESTRITO...

Page 13: ...guide is for system administrators installers and operators of the Ross Video NK Series Routing System It provides instructions on how to connect and configure the routing switcher system It assumes...

Page 14: ...1 2 Introduction NK Series User Guide 1 0 USO RESTRITO...

Page 15: ...ariety of sizes and signal types Figure 2 1 16x4 Utility Switchers and 16x16 Routers 1RU Figure 2 2 32x32 Routers 2RU Figure 2 3 64x64 and 72x72 Routers 3RU Matrix Sizes Signal Types Fixed size 16x4 a...

Page 16: ...n LCD Display Remote Control Panel RCP NKM 17 LCD Button Remote Control Panel RCP NKQ Phoenix Control Surface software for setup and control 10 100 Ethernet Interface Virtual routing Third Party RS422...

Page 17: ...92M and 344M 16x4 NK MD164 16x16 NK MD16 and 34x34 NK MD34 sizes All NK Multi Definition level routers have a selectable output rise and fall times via on board DIP switches please refer to Appendix C...

Page 18: ...Non reclocking Non reclocking Return Loss 22 dB 15 dB Level 800 mV p p 800 mV p p Table 3 3 Performance SDI Video Level Multi Definition Video Level Jitter 370 ps 09 UI 0 2 UI Data Rates 143 Mb s to...

Page 19: ...6 110 110 16x16 Rear IO Figure 3 8 NK D32 75 75 32x32 Rear IO Video Reference Loop T Bus Connections Inputs Outputs Power Video Reference Loop T Bus Connections Inputs Outputs Power Video Reference Lo...

Page 20: ...Level 1 V p p 75 2 7 V p p 110 Cable EQ Up to 300 m RG59 U Table 3 6 Outputs Connection 75 BNC D16 75 and D32 75 110 DB 25 connectors D16 110 and D32 110 Clocking Non reclocking Level 1 V p p 75 3 4 V...

Page 21: ...um Input Level 2 V p p Clamping Method AC coupled with sync tip Clamping Clamping DC Adjustment Between blanking 0 V and sync tip 0 V Return Loss 44 dB Table 3 10 Outputs Connection 75 BNC Level 1 V p...

Page 22: ...16 HQ 16x16 Rear IO Table 3 11 Performance Differential Gain 0 05 deg Differential Phase 0 05 deg Frequency Response 30 MHz 0 1 dB 60 Mhz 1 dB 230 Mhz 3 dB Noise 76 dB peak Crosstalk 60 dB 5 MHz Propa...

Page 23: ...4 dBu CMRR 60 dB Table 3 14 Outputs Connection DB 25 Female on chassis 8 audio channels Connection Type Balanced active differential Output Z 50 differential Nominal Output Level 4 dBu or 10 dBu selec...

Page 24: ...ble 3 16 General Partitioning Up to 8 partitions with independent level assignment Configuration Phoenix or web browser via NK IPS Dimensions 1 RU x 64 mm deep NK A16 HQ and NK A164 HQ 2 RU x 64 mm de...

Page 25: ...ng The input EQ and reclocker are bypassable through the control system The output slew rates are automatically set Figure 3 18 NK S72 NK MD72 NK 3G72 72x72 Rear IO Specifications Table 3 19 General C...

Page 26: ...deo Level Multi Definition Video Level NK 3G72 Jitter 370 ps 09 UI 0 2 UI 0 2 UI Data Rates 143 Mb s to 540 Mb s 143 Mb s to 1 485 Gb s 143 Mb s to 3 Gb s Overshoot 10 10 10 Rise Time Selectable SD HD...

Page 27: ...2 7 V p p 110 Cable EQ Up to 300 m RG59 U Table 3 25 Outputs Connection 75 BNC D64 75 110 DB 25 connectors D64 110 Clocking Non reclocking Level 1 V p p 75 3 4 V p p 110 Table 3 26 Performance Jitter...

Page 28: ...guration Phoenix or web browser via NK IPS Dimensions 3 RU x 120 mm deep Power Supply 15 V DC Table 3 28 Inputs Connection DB 25 Female on chassis 8 audio channels Connection Type Balanced active diff...

Page 29: ...together and powered from the one router Panel layout has been designed with 2 rows of 16 keys on the left hand side and 2 rows of 4 keys on the right hand side for users who wish to keep function key...

Page 30: ...CP NKM Remote Control Panel User Guide for more information RCP NKQ The RCP NKQ control panel has a variety of assignable functions and it can also be used for virtual routing It has 17 programmable b...

Page 31: ...nstalled the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment JRE before using the VCP For further information on the VCP and the Java Runtime Environment please refer to the NK IPS Internet Protocol Se...

Page 32: ...x Therefore if an NK VRC is used in a number of different operating scenarios the configuration can be changed easily and quickly See the NK VRC Virtual Routing Core User Guide for all configuration a...

Page 33: ...owser is required for operation and configuration For further information please refer to the NK IPS Internet Protocol Server User Guide The NK Hub Figure 3 29 NK Hub The NK Hub accessible only throug...

Page 34: ...User Guide Please note that as NK Hub connection and usage requires the NK IPS all configuration and functionality details are outlined in the NK IPS Internet Protocol Server User Guide The NK 3RD Th...

Page 35: ...evels The bidirectional protocol incorporates both crosspoint status monitoring and crosspoint switching Crosspoint switching can be performed using individual levels or through user defined breakaway...

Page 36: ...e that no two devices are transmitting at the same time The Heartbeat Figure 3 35 Heartbeat Display NK Series routers indicate their status by a pulsating LED called a heartbeat The heartbeat flickers...

Page 37: ...ensing and temperatures should not exceed 30 C or 86 F If the above conditions are not attainable for operation it is advised that NK Series routers be installed with 1 RU space between them before us...

Page 38: ...or changing individual component addresses Figure 3 39 Linked Panel Connection Example Power may also be distributed evenly throughout an NK system by way of direct connections between phantom powered...

Page 39: ...nection if required Figure 3 41 T Bus Distributed Power Example Connecting the NK SCP Connecting the NK SCP A The NK SCP A is connected to a computer or RS 232 device with a straight through RS 232 ca...

Page 40: ...rear of the Geneos CPU frame Power to the converter is supplied via the DB 25 connector wired to the DB 37 The DB 25 connector plugs into the AUX connector located at the bottom left side at the rear...

Page 41: ...nnect one end of a straight through CAT5 cable to the RJ 45 connector on the SCP 2 Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to any available T Bus port on the NK IPS or any other T Bus compatible devic...

Page 42: ...for input pin numbers Figure 3 46 GPI Input Connection Connecting GPI Outputs Use Figure 3 47 to wire NK GPI output refer to Figure 3 45 for output pin numbers The example diagram uses a LED to indica...

Page 43: ...andard not crossover CAT5 cable is required to connect the panel to the router internally Ensure that the router and the panel you wish to localise are not connected to any other devices before procee...

Page 44: ...ce 7 Slowly clip the button panel into the router casing on both the left and the right sides 8 When the face is firmly in place on the router casing it can be installed as any normal router saving ra...

Page 45: ...NK Series User Guide 1 0 Installation 3 29 It is recommended that labels be printed on overhead transparency rather than paper so that LED illumination is not obscured USO RESTRITO...

Page 46: ...3 30 Installation NK Series User Guide 1 0 USO RESTRITO...

Page 47: ...depicting key panel layout will be provided with systems that do not adhere to the factory default The key functions listed below are assigned to buttons in the factory default configuration of the R...

Page 48: ...el pattern CROSSPOINT Switches the input output and level breakaway associated with this key BREAKAWAY STEP Steps through breakaways PROTECT Protects the currently selected output level pair The PROTE...

Page 49: ...default the RCP NKQ has these key assignments keys 1 to 6 destinations outputs 1 to 6 respectively keys 7 to 13 sources inputs 1 to 7 respectively key 14 Level 1 MD key 15 Macro 1 key 16 Menu 1 key 1...

Page 50: ...tect information for their output range A control panel can protect a specified output if another device attempts to switch that output it will be denied Routers may be configured to have internal par...

Page 51: ...ocation or a brief description of its use This field has a maximum of 16 characters and is used for description and identification only Group The Group number can be assigned by the user to organize d...

Page 52: ...s as remainders When partitioning routers some configurations will leave remaindered inputs and outputs Any division of the router that leaves a remainder will not use the remaining inputs and outputs...

Page 53: ...more information refer to NK A64 Control Layer on page 5 10 The Control Layer Partition table allows users to configure levels to each partition Selecting a level by selecting a check box in the Leve...

Page 54: ...Referencing on page 5 15 Alarms The Alarms status section of the Device Properties page is divided into three headings Reference Matrix Power and RCP Power The NK 64 routers also have an additional a...

Page 55: ...d to test the router frame again but if the alarm status remains higher than Green on the Device Properties page a Ross Video representative should be contacted I O Power NK 64 Routers only The I O Po...

Page 56: ...ils Fields Name The Name field can be assigned by the user to uniquely name a device Group The Group number can be assigned by the user to organize devices into groups For example users can assign sep...

Page 57: ...or as the Master The Machine Control Destination option is only available on the Machine Control router s Device Properties page It is not applicable to other NK router models Other Fields Ignore Out...

Page 58: ...n additional alarm warning for I O Power There are four degrees of alarm urgency Green Normal operation Yellow Warning Orange Error and Red Critical Error The possible Reference Matrix Power and RCP P...

Page 59: ...ct Ross Technical Support I O Power NK 64 Routers only The I O Power status alarm indicates the I O card status for the router As NK 64 routers are comprised of 8 separate I O cards each card has its...

Page 60: ...is controlling If the DESTINATION KEY is not active the default value is selected When the DESTINATION KEY has been selected first the relative destination is selected SOURCE Switches the input using...

Page 61: ...only Device The Device name is set in the factory before shipping and displays the name assigned to the device This parameter is read only Serial Number The Serial Number is set in the factory before...

Page 62: ...devices in different physical areas This field has a maximum of 10 characters and is used for description and identification only Configuration Fields Address The Address is used within the overall c...

Page 63: ...he Breakaways table is used to assign levels to breakaways Users can customize their breakaways to include any levels desired Levels can be utilized in as many breakaways as is needed Checking the box...

Page 64: ...than that of the Off Brightness although it is generally advised to avoid confusion Table 4 6 Configuration Values Key Default Value Shift Value Shift2 Value Value Range Dest Output DESTINATION SHIFT...

Page 65: ...an be assigned to one panel Protect The PROTECT key is a function key that once assigned does not require any user defined values to operate Take The TAKE key is a function key that once assigned does...

Page 66: ...nabled option has been set or not Panel Link Address The Panel Link Address is required when users wish to use multiple control panels as one linked panel When linking panels the Address field must be...

Page 67: ...iginal settings displayed Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade Firmware button is used to upload to the device the latest firmware contained in a binary file Upgrading firmware allows new features enhancement...

Page 68: ...only Device The Device name is set in the factory before shipping and displays the name assigned to the device This parameter is read only Serial Number The Serial Number is set in the factory before...

Page 69: ...avoid hardware and communication conflicts The valid value range for assigning an individual device Address is 2 255 ASCII Port Baud Rate The ASCII Port Baud Rate configures the baud speed of the NK S...

Page 70: ...etails on how to configure NK SCP K2 via Phoenix please refer to the Phoenix Online Help Guide Configuring the Router via the NK IPS Each router that is to be accessed by the Geneos CPU needs to be co...

Page 71: ...give a device specific details For example a physical location or a brief description of its use This field has a maximum of 16 characters and is used for description and identification only Group Th...

Page 72: ...these values Level Position The level position option allows the user to place the eight Geneos levels within four defined ranges in the 32 level NK Series system Users can select between 1 8 9 16 17...

Page 73: ...Router in Geneos When each router has been configured from the NK IPS the levels first input and first output must be entered into the Physical Map and Virtual Labels pages in Geneos exactly as they w...

Page 74: ...only Device The Device name is set in the factory before shipping and displays the name assigned to the device This parameter is read only Serial Number The Serial Number is set in the factory before...

Page 75: ...used for description and identification only Configuration Fields Address The Address is used within the overall control system to identify devices Each device must be given a unique Address to avoid...

Page 76: ...K GPI to a control panel the Address field must be the same for both devices whereas the Panel Link Address must be different for each device By default the Panel Link Address is set to 0 The valid va...

Page 77: ...31 Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade Firmware button is used to upload to the device the latest firmware contained in a binary file Upgrading firmware allows new features enhancements and improvements of...

Page 78: ...4 32 Configuration NK Series User Guide 1 0 USO RESTRITO...

Page 79: ...K devices to synchronize on start up Panels remember the last selected output and breakaway level These will be restored on power up unless overridden by a linked panel with different values Single Pa...

Page 80: ...nfiguration for the RCP NK1 is shown at the start of Configuration on page 4 1 The top left hand row of keys is set to source keys 1 16 pressing the SOURCE SHIFT key will change the top row to source...

Page 81: ...ce status matches that destination s source status in the router on all levels on the current breakaway or set breakaway the key will be illuminated If a TAKE function key is assigned the TAKE key is...

Page 82: ...to the next breakaway with any levels The BREAKAWAY STEP key will be illuminated if the current breakaway is not the first breakaway Holding down the BREAKAWAY STEP key displays the levels enabled in...

Page 83: ...side solely for the purpose of macros and assign as many MACRO keys as is required Pressing a SHIFT key when recording a macro does not count as an event as the macro recorder simply recognizes that t...

Page 84: ...wn the MACRO key again this will play back the macro internally so that it may be appended The MACRO key will flash quickly 4 Release the MACRO key The MACRO key will again flash slowly to indicate th...

Page 85: ...and 2 in the previous heading Recording Macros follow this sequence of key presses In the example above the Macros are as follows Macro1 Input 1 to Outputs 1 2 and 3 and also sends input 2 to outputs...

Page 86: ...estination is entered then the required source the SOURCE key on the panel flashes and the TAKE key illuminates The switch is activated once the TAKE key is pressed The entered crosspoint change will...

Page 87: ...ine control operation is dependent on three settings 1 Machine Control mode and level options are configured on the control panel s Device Properties page 2 Machine Control is enabled using the MC KEY...

Page 88: ...is pressed Locking one physical panel from the control panel s Device Properties page will also lock all linked panels The NK IPS can be used to unlock panels if required Entering macro record mode c...

Page 89: ...essed from NK Series control panels Factory configured systems will allow the NK A64 Control Layer to operate out of the box Further configuration of the NK A64 Control Layer and control panel options...

Page 90: ...ting In1 will enable the output audio channels to be normal Selecting the Control Layer key and then selecting In2 will enable the output audio channels to be swapped Selecting the Control Layer key a...

Page 91: ...an external RS 232 device are monitored by all devices on the T Bus line The protocol used is a simple ASCII protocol designed to give users a means for simple control of the router via custom PC soft...

Page 92: ...CR LF OK SP CR LF Switch multiple inputs one per level to a output Start the sequence 37 bytes with an upper case Z followed by the destination then a source or to not switch a level for each of 8 lev...

Page 93: ...al control panels Video Referencing Overview All NK Video and Audio routers are fitted with a video switching reference input to ensure that switching occurs in the vertical interval across all levels...

Page 94: ...r the last reference connector needs to be terminated as in Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Referencing Multiple Routers To Video Reference Terminated End BNC 75ohm Terminator SDI Video NK S16 X To Video Refere...

Page 95: ...ctions left and right channels for the NK A16 model Figure 6 2 Input Pinouts The following pinouts are applicable only for current NK A16 NK A32 NK D16 110 and NK D32 110 routers These routers can be...

Page 96: ...puts and outputs 1 16 are as depicted previously The pinouts detailed in Figure 6 4 are applicable for both left and right channels NK A32 only Figure 6 4 Pinouts for Inputs and Outputs 17 32 on the N...

Page 97: ...uters NK A64 Figure 6 7 shows the pinouts for both inputs and outputs on the NK A64 Each connector allows balanced audio of four audio channels please refer to Table 7 1 for relative I O numbers Figur...

Page 98: ...igure 6 9 shows pinouts and wiring details for unbalanced output connections for the NK A64 Figure 6 9 Pinouts for Unbalanced Output Connections for the NK A64 NK D64 110 Figure 6 10 shows the pinouts...

Page 99: ...inouts NK M16 and NK M32 Figure 6 12 shows the pinouts for DB 9 connections on the NK M16 and NK M32 Machine Control routers The Machine Control DB 9 pinouts are dependent on which mode Master or Slav...

Page 100: ...ect GPI alarms Figure 6 13 3 way Phoenix Connector for GPI Alarms T Bus RJ 45 Connector Figure 6 14 shows the RJ 45 connector port for the T Bus control system Figure 6 14 RJ 45 Connector port for the...

Page 101: ...on the NK SCP A Figure 6 15 DB 9 Connector Port Pinouts on the NK SCP A SCP K2 DB 9 Pinouts Figure 6 16 shows the DB 9 connector port for the NK SCP K2 Figure 6 16 DB 9 Connector Port Pinouts on the N...

Page 102: ...6 8 Appendix A Connectors and Pinouts NK Series User Guide 1 0 USO RESTRITO...

Page 103: ...put or outboard board allows access to 8 channels and level for each audio channel must be set individually This allows users to have a selection of both 4 dB and 10 dB audio streams connected to each...

Page 104: ...7 2 Appendix B Analog Audio Router I O Levels NK Series User Guide 1 0 NK A16 and NK A32 Routers Output NK A64 Router Input Solder Links 4 dB 10 dB USO RESTRITO...

Page 105: ...r solder connections have been bridged correctly In cases where only one pair of connections has been soldered correctly and the other pair has been soldered incorrectly the output audio stream will b...

Page 106: ...7 4 Appendix B Analog Audio Router I O Levels NK Series User Guide 1 0 USO RESTRITO...

Page 107: ...DIP switches are located on each output board s edge closest to the front of the router frame Once the router front has been removed each output may be set individually for either SD or HD operation...

Page 108: ...8 2 Appendix C Multi Definition Router Format Selection NK Series User Guide 1 0 USO RESTRITO...

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