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3–4 • Installation

RCP-NKM User Guide (v3.0)

4.

Enter the IP Address of the NK-IPS you want to connect to.

5.

Ensure the 

TCP Port

 field is set to 

5000

.

6.

Click 

Finish

.

The NK-IPS now displays as a node in the Basic Tree View of DashBoard.

Checking the Firmware Version of a Device

The RCP-NKM must operate with other devices that have v2.00 firmware or later. Firmware may be updated easily 
using the DashBoard. To check for the latest firmware versions, contact Ross Video Technical Support.

Using DashBoard to Check the Firmware Version

To check the firmware version of any device using DashBoard

1.

Launch DashBoard and connect to the NK-IPS.

2.

In the Device Tree of DashBoard, expand the NK-IPS (or NK-NET) node to display a list of sub-nodes.

Each sub-node is a list of devices communicating with the NK-IPS (or NK-NET).

3.

Double-click the RCP-NKM node to open its interface in DashBoard.

The firmware version is reported in the top panel of the window.

Upgrading the Firmware Version of a Device

For information on upgrading the firmware version of a device, see the readme file that comes with the firmware.

Summary of Contents for NK RCP-NKM

Page 1: ...RCP NKM User Guide...

Page 2: ...eople that make things happen At Ross our employees are a special group Our employees truly care about doing a great job and delivering a high quality customer experience every day This code of ethics...

Page 3: ...ment of Compliance This product has been determined to be compliant with the applicable standards regulations and directives for the countries where the product is marketed Compliance documentation su...

Page 4: ...bility and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This warranty is TRANSFERABLE to subsequent owners subject to Ross notification of change of ownershi...

Page 5: ...O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 General Business Office 1 613 652 4886 Fax 1 613 652 4425 Technical Support 1 613 652 4886 After Hours Emergency 1 613 349 0006 E mail Technical Support t...

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Page 7: ...nections for Control by an RCP NKM 4 5 Setting Up Breakaways 4 6 Setting Up Menus 4 7 Assigning Functions to Keys on the RCP NKM 4 8 Unassigning a Key 4 18 Locking an RCP NKM 4 18 Setting Up Cutbus Op...

Page 8: ...a Machine Control Port 5 7 De Assigning Resources 5 8 Operating Linked Remote Control Panels 5 8 Resetting Devices 5 9 Viewing Status and Alarms 5 9 Adjusting the Contrast for the LCD 5 10 Troublesho...

Page 9: ...casting Please read this thoroughly and retain it for future reference The RCP NKM provides flexible connectivity of additional remote control panels and multi page menu programming Overview of this U...

Page 10: ...1 2 Introduction RCP NKM User Guide v3 0...

Page 11: ...e control panel At each menu the function of particular keys may change depending on the assignment These parameters can be saved in a configuration document and sent to an RCP NKM at any time using D...

Page 12: ...oard Audio out Audio out Server 1 Server 2 VTR 1 VTR 2 Audio in Server 3 Audio in Video in Audio in Monitor Appropriate NK Series power supply Input 1 Input 2 Input 7 Output 15 Output 20 Output 8 Audi...

Page 13: ...es the request sets the crosspoint then sends a response to the RCP NKM Data Storage The RCP NKM stores information on the menu destination level breakaway and machine control status The routing switc...

Page 14: ...2 4 RCP NKM Overview RCP NKM User Guide v3 0...

Page 15: ...cal inputs and outputs and have appropriate NK Series power supplies All NK Series equipment connected in the routing switcher system have firmware v2 00 or later For information on updating the firmw...

Page 16: ...V 2 A power supply provided to the POWER connector on the rear panels of the RCP NKM 4 Connect the cable from the power supply to a suitable AC mains supply The RCP NKM is designed for installation in...

Page 17: ...ration document to the RCP NKM you must connect an NK IPS to the RCP NKM Once DashBoard locates the NK IPS the attached RCP NKM is visible and can have configuration documents sent to it Most systems...

Page 18: ...ntact Ross Video Technical Support Using DashBoard to Check the Firmware Version To check the firmware version of any device using DashBoard 1 Launch DashBoard and connect to the NK IPS 2 In the Devic...

Page 19: ...e routing switcher system have firmware v2 00 or later To open the RCP NKM editor 1 Launch DashBoard and connect to the NK IPS 2 In the Device Tree of DashBoard expand the NK IPS or NK NET node to dis...

Page 20: ...escription Serial Num read only This parameter is read only The serial number of the device This is set in the factory It is unique to the device If you are working on a file that is stored under File...

Page 21: ...editor in the DashBoard Name user definable The name for the device The default name for the RCP NKM is RCP NKM This parameter may be changed to any name that uniquely identifies the device for examp...

Page 22: ...can link the remote control panels together so that they operate as one larger remote control panel For more information see Operating Linked Remote Control Panels on page 5 8 You may link RCP NKM and...

Page 23: ...To change the number of possible inputs and outputs 1 Open the RCP NKM editor see Opening the RCP NKM Editor on page 4 1 2 Do one of the following To change the number of inputs select the Input Assig...

Page 24: ...ssign this to a key on the RCP NKM see Assigning Functions to Keys on the RCP NKM on page 4 8 If you select a breakaway that includes a level for which there is no routing switcher assigned a breakawa...

Page 25: ...m breakaway or the default breakaway is selected If you want the RCP NKM to reset to the default breakaway immediately after a custom breakaway is used during a switch then you should set the RCP NKM...

Page 26: ...y Assigning Functions to Keys on the RCP NKM The RCP NKM is programmed in the factory with default key assignments see Default Configuration on page 4 3 If this default key assignment is not suitable...

Page 27: ...he function of any crosspoint key on a menu is changed when a TAKE key is assigned to the menu see Take Level A specific router level assigned to a key Pressing a level key selects that router level M...

Page 28: ...provides a convenient method for disconnecting machine control ports For more information see Setting Up Machine Control on page 4 19 A single key that allows you to free up resources when they are no...

Page 29: ...t1 and Shift2 When shift keys are assigned to the RCP NKM the physical output assigned to that key on that shift page is used for the switch For more information see Assigning a Shift to a Key on page...

Page 30: ...4 6 To assign a breakaway to a key 1 Open the RCP NKM editor see Opening the RCP NKM Editor on page 4 1 2 On the simulated RCP NKM select the key that you want to use for the breakaway 3 In the pop up...

Page 31: ...ey must be assigned on the RCP NKM before you can use it to record the macro To record a macro using the panel 1 On the RCP NKM hold the Macro n key until the LCD shows MACRO RECORD and the key illumi...

Page 32: ...ollowing a Double click the Input box b Enter a source for the event c Press Enter 8 In the Level Mask column select the level mask or masks for the device affected by the macro Each function can occu...

Page 33: ...KE key 1 Open the RCP NKM editor see Opening the RCP NKM Editor on page 4 1 2 On the simulated RCP NKM select the key that you want to use for the TAKE key 3 In the pop up dialog a Select Function as...

Page 34: ...y for destinations To assign a shift to a key 1 Open the RCP NKM editor see Opening the RCP NKM Editor on page 4 1 2 On the simulated RCP NKM select the key that you want to use for the shift 3 In the...

Page 35: ...ocated below the simulated RCP NKM 5 Assign functions to the keys in this menu see Assigning Functions to Keys on the RCP NKM on page 4 8 For example if this menu is for the purpose of selecting a des...

Page 36: ...only be unlocked via DashBoard To lock the RCP NKM 1 Open the RCP NKM editor see Opening the RCP NKM Editor on page 4 1 2 Select the Configuration tab 3 Scroll to the Configuration frame 4 Select the...

Page 37: ...use the up and down arrows in the Cutbus Dest 2 field to assign the new destination 8 Send the current document to the device by clicking Send Configuration located on the lower Device Configuration...

Page 38: ...With virtual routing physical inputs and outputs are mapped to virtual sources and destinations For example a virtual source may switch input 15 on level 1 and input 27 on level 2 The RCP NKM must ha...

Page 39: ...hting for the keys on the RCP NKM so that you can distinguish between whether or not they are active You can set the minimum level of backlighting so that it can be read in a darkened room when it is...

Page 40: ...e Load Factory Defaults check box 5 Send the current document to the device by clicking Send Configuration located on the lower Device Configuration window see Sending a Document to a Device on page 4...

Page 41: ...information that has been changed are automatically selected for sending to the device 2 Select the pages that you want to send to the device Use the information Table 4 9 as a guide 3 Select the dev...

Page 42: ...power from the RCP NKM 6 Remove the facing panel from the RCP NKM by gently levering it away from the frame 7 Insert the corresponding labels into the keys so that they display correctly 8 Position th...

Page 43: ...tion the name of this destination is shown in the bottom line of the screen and the name of the last selected source for that destination is shown in the top line of the screen and the corresponding k...

Page 44: ...ave selected a custom breakaway and separate level keys are assigned to the RCP NKM the level keys corresponding to the levels in the breakaway also illuminate When a breakaway is selected the status...

Page 45: ...a look up table for reading the levels from the hexadecimal characters To view the levels defined in a breakaway 1 Select the breakaway 2 Hold the breakaway step key An 8 character expression appears...

Page 46: ...sspoint key flashes with the TAKE key 2 If a TAKE key is assigned to the menu press TAKE 3 If you want to protect the switch press the protect key if it has been assigned see Protecting a Destination...

Page 47: ...thers The protect function ensures that the selected destination can only receive the selected source across the selected levels Once protected the selected levels on a destination cannot be switched...

Page 48: ...on frame 4 If you want to clear all protects held by the RCP NKM select the Clear Protect s check box 5 Send the current document see Sending a Document to a Device on page 4 23 Protects may be held b...

Page 49: ...s the menu assigned to it A brief message is shown on the screen with the name of the menu For example 2 Press the key that you want to use in that menu If the menu has been set up to fall back to ano...

Page 50: ...s combine to form one big remote control panel Up to 255 remote control panels may be linked together If you want to define all the crosspoints that you need without using menus and pages you need as...

Page 51: ...urn to a known operating state and configuration you can send the default document to the RCP NKM see Sending a Document to a Device on page 4 23 reset the device reload the factory defaults If the RC...

Page 52: ...Adjusting the Contrast for the LCD To Adjust the contrast 1 Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the Display Contrast trimpot on the rear panel of the RCP NKM 2 Adjust the trimpot until the contra...

Page 53: ...Setting Up Virtual Routing and Resource Management on page 4 20 I get a PROT BRKWY ERR when the PROTECT button is pressed At least one crosspoint across the router levels defined in the current break...

Page 54: ...6 2 Troubleshooting RCP NKM User Guide v3 0...

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Page 56: ...7 2 Hexadecimal to Router Level Conversion RCP NKM User Guide v3 0...

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