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Issue 2.3

PYXIS
System User Guide

4.3

Nucleus Control System

4.3.1 2450 User Interface

The 2450 Nucleus controller has no headers or switches to set; all configuration is controlled via the
software.

There are 12 LED’s and a reset switch accessible to the user via the Pyxis frame front door.

Figure 20: 2450 Controller: Diagnostic LEDs

Name

Function

Normal Status

D8 Reset

OFF
Red when reset initiated via SW1

D4 Power

Blue (Active Controller)
Purple (Idle Controller)

D5 Ethernet

Connection

Amber = 100M Link
OFF = 10M Link

Ethernet Activity

Flashing Green

D9-D16

Undefined

Software Programmable RGB LEDs

Table 9: 2450 Controller: LED Functionality

Refer to Workbench

documentation for details of 2450

Summary of Contents for PYXIS

Page 1: ...PYXIS System User Guide User Guide Issue 2 3 www snellgroup com ...

Page 2: ...l Layout 17 3 2 3 1U Power Supply 18 4 Control Options 19 4 1 Dual Redundant Controller Operation 19 4 2 2449 Nebula Controller 20 4 2 1 Functionality 20 4 2 2 The System Database 21 4 2 3 Version Numbers 21 4 2 4 Control Protocol Options 22 4 2 5 2449 Configuration Switches Headers 23 4 3 Nucleus Control System 29 4 3 1 2450 User Interface 29 5 Control Interface 30 5 1 3U Frame Control Connection...

Page 3: ... 2 3 Audio Modes 50 6 2 4 Internal Expansion 52 6 2 5 External Expansion 53 6 2 6 Audio Port Numbering 54 6 2 7 Audio Modification 56 6 2 8 Audio Specifications 57 6 3 AES 59 6 3 1 User Interface 59 6 3 2 AES Module with Non Audio Signals 64 6 4 Analogue Audio 65 6 4 1 User Interface 65 6 5 RS422 Timecode 69 6 5 1 RS422 Routing 9600 Range 69 6 5 2 Timecode 69 6 5 3 User Interface 70 7 Rear Panels ...

Page 4: ...ebula Controller Configuration Components 23 Figure 16 2449 Base Card Switch Locations 25 Figure 17 2449 Controller Master Slave Settings 26 Figure 18 2449 Controller Ethernet Port Configuration 27 Figure 19 2449 Controller Diagnostic LEDs 27 Figure 20 2450 Controller Diagnostic LEDs 29 Figure 21 Pyxis Control Interface System Connection Example 30 Figure 22 Pyxis Control Rear Panel Connectors 31 ...

Page 5: ...08 76 Figure 55 9105 36 x 36 72 Mono High Density Balanced Audio Rear Panel 76 Figure 56 56 Channel MADI Port Numbering 77 Figure 57 64 Channel MADI Port Numbering 77 Figure 58 62 Way D Type Pin Numbering 78 Figure 59 62 Way D Type Audio Pair Layout 78 Figure 60 9107 9108 80 Figure 61 RS422 Rear Panels 81 Figure 62 50 Way D Type Pin Numbering 82 Figure 63 50 Way D Type Signal Layout 82 Figure 64 3...

Page 6: ...es Port Numbering with Nebula Controller 55 Table 28 Audio Modules Port Numbering with Nucleus Controller 56 Table 29 Audio Modules I O Specification 57 Table 30 Audio Modules Digital Input to Analogue Output Specification 58 Table 31 Audio Modules Analogue Input to Digital Output Specification 58 Table 32 AES Module Status LED Functionality 60 Table 33 AES Module Configuration Switch Functionalit...

Page 7: ...dual redundant power supplies and signal cards are available for all common broadcast formats 3Gb s SDI HD SDI SDI ASI Analogue Audio AES Audio RS422 and Timecode Features Flexible multi format multi level router range High packing density with 17x17 HD SDI in 1U to 72x72 HD SDI in 3U Up to 144x144 Stereo AES and Analogue Audio in 3U or 36x36 in 1U AES cards with Sample Rate Conversion on inputs a...

Page 8: ...s Part Numbers 2 2 Rear Panels Number Description Digital Video 9100 72x72 SDI rear panel 4 slot 9101 34x34 SDI rear panel 2 slot 9102 17x17 SDI rear panel 1 slot suitable for 1U frame Audio 9105 36x36 out high density balanced audio rear panel 1 slot suitable for 1U frame 9107 36x36 unbalanced audio rear panel 2 slot 9108 18x18 unbalanced audio rear panel 1 slot suitable for 1U frame 9128 Audio b...

Page 9: ...on reclocking router module 9205 17 x 17 HD non reclocking router module 9206 72 x 72 SD non reclocking router module 9207 34 x 34 SD non reclocking router module 9208 17 x 17 SD non reclocking router module Digital Audio Routing 9305 36x36 AES expandable router module Analogue Audio Routing 9400 72x72 mono 36x36 stereo expandable Analogue audio routing module RS422 Routing 9600 128 port RS422 rou...

Page 10: ...d exhausted on the sides This should be taken into consideration when mounting the unit 3 1 3U Frame 3 1 1 Specification Frame Size 3U x 19 rack mounting x 440mm deep incl door Weight 8Kg max Temperature range Operating 0 C to 40 C Storage 10 C to 70 3 1 2 Ventilation Figure 2 3U Frame Air Flow The 3U Pyxis frame ventilation system uses a powerful fan which is mounted in the front door The fan dra...

Page 11: ...me Layout The 3U Pyxis frame has four horizontal slots for signal modules It also has two slots for power supplies the frame can run from one but the second provides redundancy in case of power supply failure Above the PSU s are two slots for controllers the unit only needs one MASTER or ACTIVE controller the other slot is for a SLAVE or IDLE controller there to provide redundancy if the active co...

Page 12: ...e router To remove the card retaining bracket unscrew the two captive thumb screws and lift clear of the frame Also remove the card retainer strip one for each module Retain the brackets and fittings for use if the router is shipped at a later date 3 1 6 Inserting and removing modules It is not necessary to power down the frame when inserting or removing system modules as they have been designed s...

Page 13: ... door status LEDs A ribbon cable from the motherboard provides power to the 1945 fan module which supplies power to the fans The 1945 fan module monitors the status of the fans and provides a combined error signal back to the controllers The 1945 fan module is fitted with the following LEDs LED Function Source PSU1 Green PSU 1 OK PSU Module Red PSU 1 Failure PSU2 Green PSU 2 OK PSU Module Red PSU ...

Page 14: ... a Fan Module The Fan Module fan PCB is designed for easy replacement To replace the fan 1 Unplug the power connector Do not remove the connector or desolder leads The replacement assembly comes with a pre fitted cable and plug 2 Disconnect the Ribbon Connector 3 Swing the front door open 30 degrees and remove from the frame 4 Remove the four corner retaining screws 5 Remove and replace the fan WA...

Page 15: ...hich should always be replaced with the same type Each socket also contains a spare fuse The power supplies are sealed units They do not contain any serviceable items HIGH VOLTAGE The units are hot swappable Please read the safety warnings here and on the labels The PSU LEDs are mounted on the router front door and will show green if okay or red if failed 3 1 7 1 Replacing a Power Supply The Pyxis...

Page 16: ... 3U Frame door to the ON position The relay operation is the sum of all the enabled switches Switch 1 1 is the enable for PSU1 position Switch 1 2 is the enable for PSU2 position Switch 1 3 enable for the fan alarm See section 5 1 5 for details of the 9 Way Pin out for connection to the Relay signals NOTE Settings should match your frame configuration for example if you only have one PSU fitted in...

Page 17: ...nt not to block the side air vents The ventilation flow relies on the front door being closed Do not operate the router for extended times with the door open 3 2 2 Internal Layout Figure 12 1U Frame Layout The 1U frame has a single slot allowing one routing module to be fitted Power is supplied from two external PSUs which are diode or d on the motherboard to provide dual redundancy Cooling is pro...

Page 18: ...ed error signal back to the controller An LED on the door also reflects the fan status The 1946 fan module is fitted with the following LEDs which are visible through the door LED Function Source Power 1 OK Green PSU 1 OK 9005 1U motherboard Power 2 OK Green PSU 2 OK 9005 1U motherboard Fans OK Green fans OK Red fan failure 1946 fan module Table 5 Front Door LEDs 1U 3 2 3 1U Power Supply The 1U fr...

Page 19: ...2450 2451 Figure 13 Pyxis Control Card Options 4 1 Dual Redundant Controller Operation Failure of a router controller will not lose signal connections through the router but can render a system inoperable The 3U Pyxis frame allows dual redundant control modules to be fitted meaning a fully redundant control system is available where changeover is both transparent and immediate When two control mod...

Page 20: ... is pressed during this time ALL DATABASE SETTINGS WILL BE LOST and the default database and tally table loaded 4 2 2449 Nebula Controller The Pyxis router is supplied with a basic database and default settings for all control ports This means external controllers control panels and Under Monitor Displays can be directly connected to the frame if required The database contains system configuration...

Page 21: ...m test before delivery If necessary the database can be edited using the Nebula Editor software supplied with the Pyxis it requires a PC running Microsoft Windows a serial COM port RS232 and 3 wire pin pin 9 way serial cable refer to section 5 1 3 for details of cable wiring Refer to Nebula User Guide for more detail of connection set up and operation 4 2 3 Version Numbers In order to accommodate ...

Page 22: ...this protocol The full specification for this protocol is available from Snell or on our website www Snell com 4 2 4 2 Snell General Remote Control Protocol SW P 08 This protocol has been developed to provide a common method of interfacing Snell router control systems to a variety of standard and custom applications An example of the use of this protocol would be the interfacing of the Pyxis syste...

Page 23: ...ion Switches Headers Figure 15 2449 Nebula Controller Configuration Components 4 2 5 1 2445 Nebula Control Card The push button reset switch forces a reboot of the card as if from power up The functionality is the same as the reset switch on the 2449 base card which is easier to reach when the controllers are in the frame Section 4 2 5 3 explains the Reset Function in more detail Two banks of 4 DI...

Page 24: ...AUD rate select This port is used by the Windows database editor which runs on a PC using its COM port The editor software will automatically detect the BAUD rate configured and therefore this rate only needs changing to 9600 BAUD if the PC being used has difficulty communicating at 38400 BAUD SW5 Default trigger select is used to select between 625 or 525 reference to be assigned to each source f...

Page 25: ...wing definitions LED Function 1 POWER ON 2 RESET 3 CONTROL CARD ACTIVE 4 Flashing at 2Hz ACTIVE CONTROLLER Flashing at 1Hz IDLE CONTROLLER 5 CROSSPOINT SET FLASHES WHEN SET 6 NO HANDSHAKE FROM A MODULE 7 525 REFERENCE INPUT DETECTED 8 625 REFERENCE INPUT DETECTED 4 8 4 on 8 flashing R W error with RAM 4 7 4 on 7 flashing Checksum error in EPROM Table 7 2445 Nebula Control Card LED Functionality 4 ...

Page 26: ...figuration information This means it is important to perform a reset whenever the system size has been increased or decreased After a reset with the correct module configuration it is advisable to set CONFIG SWITCH 6 to MANUAL avoiding over writing the configuration should any modules be removed or added temporarily 4 2 5 4 Rotary Hex Switches The bank of 8 Rotary Hex switches on the front of the ...

Page 27: ...t Control detailed in section 5 2 3 A standard CAT5 patch cord may be used to connect the Pyxis active Ethernet port to a 10 Base T hub or switch By default the SC13 chip is configured for DHCP meaning that a DHCP Server must be present on the same network segment in order for an IP address to be assigned Without a DHCP server the Snell configuration tool must be used to manually assign a static I...

Page 28: ... Occasional flash HD REF PRT Green Red HD Reference present Green if present Red if Missing NEB ACT Green Controller Active Green or Idle Off Green on controller 1 Off on controller 2 625 REF Green Red 625 Reference present Green if present Red if Missing 525 REF Green Red 525 Reference present Green if present Red if Missing ETH Green Ethernet active Green flashes if Ethernet in use Table 8 2449 ...

Page 29: ...e to the user via the Pyxis frame front door Figure 20 2450 Controller Diagnostic LEDs Name Function Normal Status D8 Reset OFF Red when reset initiated via SW1 D4 Power OK Blue Active Controller Purple Idle Controller D5 Ethernet Connection Amber 100M Link OFF 10M Link D6 Ethernet Activity Flashing Green D9 D16 Undefined Software Programmable RGB LEDs Table 9 2450 Controller LED Functionality Ref...

Page 30: ...lest a single frame with one signal type can be controlled by a single XY or BPX panel However it is possible to configure multiple frames and multiple panels in many combinations to build a large multi level system with up to 16 hardware control panels connected In addition an unlimited number of soft panels can be connected using Snell s Workbench control system The following section describes t...

Page 31: ...nfiguration Details of settings and modes are below 5 1 1 Interconnections and Safety Due to the nature of some of the data ports especially high speed video ports it is impossible to include fuse protection therefore any equipment attached to the data ports must comply with Clause 4 7 of IEC EN60950 1 5 1 2 Port 1 RS422 or EXP_IN If the Pyxis is a Master Frame using 2449 or 2450 Controllers Port1...

Page 32: ...50 controller port configuration and control is via Workbench software no headers or switch settings are required Refer to Workbench documentation for details NUCLEUS CONTROLLER The Nucleus controller does not have any jumper of switch settings configuration should be via the Workbench database 5 1 2 2 PORT 1 CONNECTION OPTIONS An RJ45 Connector is not standard for RS422 communications if a 9 Way ...

Page 33: ...iring required to convert the RJ45 to a standard RS422 compatible 9 Way D Type Socket Figure 24 Port 1 Wiring RJ45 Cable to 9 Way D Type 5 1 2 3 SETTING PORT 1 as EXP_IN When configuring a Pyxis slave frame the 2451 Expansion Controller must be used When the 2451 is configured correctly detailed in section 5 1 9 1 Port 1 will be configured as EXP_IN and operate with a straight through Network cabl...

Page 34: ...ow upload and download of the Nebula or Nucleus database 5 1 3 1 SET UP ON 2449 CONTROLLER The diagram below shows the configuration on the 2449 required to give RS232 communications on Port 2 of the rear panel Figure 25 2449 Controller Port 2 Configuration For the port to function as CONFIG it needs to be basic RS232 wiring only Pins 2 3 5 Connected only The Pyxis will not function with a standar...

Page 35: ...CTS Clear To Send 9 N C 9 RI Ring Indicator Table 12 RS232 Port Pin Out and Cable Requirements It is also possible to configure Port 2 as an RS422 port making Port 3 unusable simply set the following switches and headers SW14 15 16 17 set to CNTL PL13 14 15 16 set to COM4 PL17 18 set to RS422 5 1 3 2 SET UP ON 2450 CONTROLLER The 2450 Controller requires no switches or headers it is configured usi...

Page 36: ...P must be loaded onto the Beck Chip SC12 SC13 this is done by default when the Pyxis is shipped from Snell This allows Port3 to be used for General Switcher protocol ONLY It also allows General Switcher over IP operating in parallel with the serial connection As with all Snell control any changes to crosspoint settings made by any control port or panel will be broadcast to all other control ports ...

Page 37: ... Linear Time Code LTC Input used only by the Nucleus controller Digital Audio AES Reference Input Relay Alarms from the PSU Fans Output controlled by relay on fan board AES LTC RELAYS 1 Ground 2 AES balanced 3 Ground 4 LTC 5 Relay NC 6 Relay NO 7 AES balanced 8 Relay CO 9 LTC Table 14 AES LTC Relay Port Pin Out The relay signals are controlled via the fan module and should be set up to match your ...

Page 38: ... Pyxis provides connections for three loop through video reference inputs The Pyxis uses the reference when allocated correctly to a source to switch between sources in accordance with SMPTE RP168 If no references are present the Pyxis will crash switch sources In addition to the references being present their use depends on the system database being configured so each source is allocated the corr...

Page 39: ...he controllers Connection is only required if using the TCP IP interface but they connect directly to the controller slots if a configuration uses two controllers and TCP IP comms it requires both Ethernet connections 5 1 8 1 PIN OUT Standard 10 100 BASE T Ethernet Pin Function 1 TX 2 TX 3 RX 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 6 RX 7 Reserved 8 Reserved Table 15 Ethernet Ports Pin Out ...

Page 40: ...able pin to pin RJ45 to RJ45 should be used for the interconnections Figure 28 Pyxis Expansion System Diagram The 2451 controller s in the Slave Frames means Port 1 is automatically configured as EXP_IN rather than RS422 The patch cables between the frames should be as short as possible the maximum recommended length is 5m 5 1 9 1 2451 Configuration In a slave frame the 2451 requires some configur...

Page 41: ...ettings and configurations are common with the 3U panel refer to Section 5 1 for detail This section will concentrate on the differences between the two frames 5 2 1 Interconnections and Safety Due to the nature of some of the data ports especially high speed video ports it is impossible to include fuse protection therefore any equipment attached to the data ports must comply with Clause 4 7 of IE...

Page 42: ...rt 3 AES 1 AES_REF 2 A 3 B 4 GND 5 N C 6 GND 7 A 8 B 9 AES_REF Table 16 1U Frame Port 3 Pin Out 5 2 5 Power The 1U frame two 48V DC jacks only one is required for operation of the frame the second provides dual redundancy 5 2 6 Video Reference There is a single video reference input on the 1U frame allocation of the reference to the inputs is still necessary using either the Nebula or Workbench ed...

Page 43: ...eclocking 3G HD SD Versions 9200 72 x 72 3G HD SD Reclocking Module 9201 34 x 34 3G HD SD Reclocking Module 9202 17 x 17 3G HD SD Reclocking Module Non Reclocking 3G HD SD Versions 9203 72 x 72 3G HD SD Non reclocking Module 9204 34 x 34 3G HD SD Non reclocking Module 9205 17 x 17 3G HD SD Non reclocking Module Non Reclocking SD Versions 9206 72 x 72 SD Non reclocking Module 9207 34 x 34 SD Non re...

Page 44: ... 2450 Controller will appear as permanently flashing TAKE Flashing Amber may appear to be red and green LEDs if viewed at close range Indicates a route has been updated or refreshed Will flash with every route set command will flash constantly if a number of routes are set in rapid succession Table 17 9200 Range Modules LED Functions 6 1 2 2 Switch Description LABEL TYPE FUNCTIONALITY LEVEL Rotary...

Page 45: ...tches fitted those not relevant to the configuration are ignored If used in a mixed SD HD switches should be set to HD for non reclocking HD SD modules 9203 9204 9205 The switches have no effect on the SD modules 9206 9207 9208 LEFT 1 2 3 4 Enable Ports 1 8 Ports 9 16 Ports 17 24 OFF High Slew Rate set by controller or automatically from reclockers HD HD HD ON Low Slew Rate set by DIP Switches SD ...

Page 46: ...b s 625i 50 525i 59 94 Number 72 34 17 Connector 75Ω BNC Return Loss 15dB to 1 5GHz 10dB 3GHz Cable Equalisation 3G to 60m typical Belden 1694A HD to 150m typical SD to 200m typical Video Outputs Standards As inputs Format As inputs Number 72 34 17 Connectors 75Ω BNC Jitter 0 2UI peak to peak Return Loss 15dB to 1 5GHz 10dB 3GHz Cable Driver Slew Rates Automatic for supported data rates Switch sel...

Page 47: ...b s 625i 50 525i 59 94 Number 72 34 17 Connector 75Ω BNC Return Loss 15dB to 1 5GHz 10dB 3GHz Cable Equalisation 3G to 60m typical Belden 1694A HD to 150m typical SD to 200m typical Video Outputs Standards As inputs Format As inputs Number 72 34 17 Connectors 75Ω BNC Jitter 0 2UI peak to peak Return Loss 15dB to 1 5GHz 10dB 3GHz Cable Driver Slew Rates Switch selectable per 8 outputs Controlled vi...

Page 48: ... 625i 50 525i 59 94 Number 72 34 17 Connector 75Ω BNC Return Loss 15dB to 270M Cable Equalisation SD to 200m Belden 1694A Video Outputs Standards As inputs Format As inputs Number 72 34 17 Connectors 75Ω BNC Jitter 0 2UI peak to peak Return Loss 15dB to 270M Table 23 SD Non Reclocking Modules Specification ...

Page 49: ...nchronize to an internally generated frequency approximately 48kHz 6 2 1 Terminology AES Audio Engineering Society AES EBU AES3 Digital Audio Standard MADI Multichannel Audio Digital Interface Channel Mono Signal single route through crosspoint Stereo Pair Consecutive Pair of Channels left right odd even Port Stereo Pair Input or Output Physical Connection 56 Channel MADI 56 Channels or 28 Stereo ...

Page 50: ...nections two input and two output INPUTS Input A is always the default If Input A fails and B is available the router will automatically switch to Input B There is no facility to force Input B if both are present Input A is always default OUTPUTS Output B is an exact copy of Output A 6 2 3 Audio Modes Each audio module AES or Analogue supports 4 modes selected using the 4 way DIP switch on each mo...

Page 51: ...annel MADI Transcoder Mode and locks the sample rate to the active MADI Input The module can dynamically switch between router and transcoder modes without a reset AES or Analogue Stereo Pair Equivalent Mono Source 56 Channel MADI 64 Channel MADI AES or Analogue Stereo Pair Equivalent Mono Source 56 Channel MADI 64 Channel MADI 1 Left 0 0 0 19 Left 18 36 36 Right 0 1 1 Right 18 37 37 2 Left 1 2 2 ...

Page 52: ...Transcoder Mode it has the option of locking to the 1st MADI input using Vari Speed 6 2 4 Internal Expansion The audio modules 9305 9400 have been designed with internal expansion ports that connect to the motherboard The routing modules are interconnected within the frame to allow mix and match analogue and digital systems by fitting any combination of 9400 and 9305 modules Figure 32 shows how th...

Page 53: ...4 discrete AES or stereo Analogue inputs and outputs i e the maximum size within one 3U frame 6 2 5 External Expansion The Pyxis router is designed to expand a larger MADI router system An audio module configured to transcoder mode can act as a satellite device to a larger MADI routing system translating AES or Analogue into MADI or MADI to AES or Analogue Figure 33 illustrates a MADI router using...

Page 54: ...e through the BNC connectors If a single module is being used then the audio signal pairs are 1 36 and the MADI pairs are either 37 64 for 56ch MADI 28 pairs or 37 68 for 64ch MADI 32 pairs A 3U frame can have up to four modules fitted If they are configured as separate levels then the numbering will be per module If they are configured to the same control LEVEL and DEST OFFSET set as per the tabl...

Page 55: ...FORMAT 1 0 1 to 36 Analogue or AES 1 0 1 to 36 Analogue or AES 37 to 64 MADI 37 to 68 MADI 2 1 65 to 100 Analogue or AES 2 1 69 to 104 Analogue or AES 101 to 128 MADI 105 to 136 MADI 3 2 129 to 164 Analogue or AES 3 2 137 to 172 Analogue or AES 165 to 192 MADI 173 to 204 MADI 4 3 193 to 228 Analogue or AES 4 3 205 to 240 Analogue or AES 229 to 256 MADI 241 to 272 MADI Table 27 Audio Modules Port N...

Page 56: ... Port Numbering with Nucleus Controller 6 2 7 Audio Modification The Pyxis Audio modules Analogue AES support audio modification allowing manipulation of the audio streams when routed through the crosspoint The modification features are Left to both Right to both A source oriented feature whereby one channel of a stereo source pair is routed to both channels at the output hence left to both sees t...

Page 57: ...44 1kHz 48kHz Channel Status Source ID s PYXI Normal Routing Mode SRC Input SRC is enabled MONO Mono Combine Feature Enabled Table 29 Audio Modules I O Specification Mixed AES Analogue Systems Digital input Analogue Output Note All measurements are into High Impedance only Outputs Adjustable between 15 and 24dBU line up level Electronically balanced nominal 40 Ohms output impedance Gain Resolution...

Page 58: ... Balanced differential nominal 10k input impedance Gain Resolution 0 025 to 0 25dB 15 24 dBU Frequency response 0 1 dB from nominal 40Hz 15kHz 0 3dB 20hz 20kHz THD 18dBU 0 02 22Hz 22kHz band limited Noise 18dBU 77dB CCIR 468 2 q pk at 18dBU 0DBFS 88dB DIN RMS 22 22k Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR 60dB 0dBU 48dB 18dBU Left Right Crosstalk 96dB 16kHz 102dB 1kHz Line Up Level Resolution 0 025 to 0 ...

Page 59: ...e or AES 6 3 1 User Interface The AES module has a user interface made up of switches and LEDs allowing the user to perform the following functions Configure the module Reset Mode Dest Offset Level Monitor Input Port Status Select Input Port for Headphone Monitor Interface Configurable Sample Rate Converter Mode Figure 34 AES Module LEDs and Switches 6 3 1 1 MODULE STATUS CONFIGURATION Figure 35 A...

Page 60: ...up Router mode ON down Transcoder mode 3 OFF up lock to reference ON down lock to MADI 4 OFF up Fs is not 44 1kHz ON down Fs 44 1kHz DEST OFFEST Rotary HEX Destination Offset Range 0 3 LEVEL Rotary HEX Module Level Range 0 7 Table 33 AES Module Configuration Switch Functionality 6 3 1 2 MENU INTERFACE Name Type Function OK Push Button Change Menu Mode Normal Input Monitor Push Button Select Channe...

Page 61: ...e converter has been switched in manually either from the front switches or from the 2450 Blue Input is present carries non pcm data and is near rate to reference input is passed in directly The non pcm status is determined from the non linear pcm bits in the channel status Input is deemed to be non pcm if either sub frame carries non PCM data typically Dolby E Red Input is present carries pcm dat...

Page 62: ...ENU MODES o Figure 36 AES Module Menu Flow Diagram EXAMPLES Figure 37 AES Module Input Monitoring Input Status LED 13 Solid Amber indicates the 9305 module is in Input Monitor Mode and Input Port 13 is in auto mode and monitored on headphone socket ...

Page 63: ...ity or status CRC or bi phase encoding 6 3 1 3 HEADPHONE MONITORING A headphone socket on the right hand side of the module allows the user to monitor any of the inputs selected using Input Monitor Mode described in Section 6 3 1 2 The headphone volume is limited for safety reasons approximately 10dB This limited level can be defeated by holding down the push button labeled HP Limit The LED normal...

Page 64: ...e settings In Input Status Mode valid non audio data is indicated by a Blue LED Dolby E Routing To route Dolby E through an AES module the system should be set up as illustrated in Figure 40 The Pyxis frame requires an AES reference and a video black and burst reference to set the switching point The two references should be locked together All input ports used to route Dolby E should be set to re...

Page 65: ...Headphone Monitor Interface Adjust Line Up Level On Input Port Mono Channels Adjust Line Up Level On Output Port Mono Channels LED Testing Figure 41 Analogue Audio Module LED s and Switches 6 4 1 1 MODULE STATUS CONFIGURATION Figure 42 Analogue Module Configuration and Status LEDs Name Function PWR_OK Green all power rails ok H S Flashes green at about 2Hz when commands are received from controlle...

Page 66: ...tch Functionality 6 4 1 2 MENU INTERFACE Name Type Function OK Push Button Change Menu Mode Normal Input Headphone Setup Output Setup Push Button Select Channel to be modified monitored UP DOWN Push Button Change Line Up Value on Selected Port Table 38 Analogue Audio Module menu Switch Functionality Each Mono Analogue Input and Output has individual Line Up level adjustment The adjustment is done ...

Page 67: ... Selected Red Green or Blue LED scrolling from 1 36 Table 39 Analogue Module Menu Modes Name Function O P L O P R I P L I P R Colour Indicates Mode OFF Normal Mode AMBER Input headphone Channel BLUE Output Channel Left Right Indicates Selected Channel I P or O P LEFT Left Audio Channel Selected I P or O P RIGHT Right Audio Channel Selected INPUT STATUS Off No input signal level is below 36dBFS Gre...

Page 68: ...HU PYXIS 68 PYXIS System User Guide CHANGING MENU MODES Figure 43 Analogue Module Menu Flow Diagram ...

Page 69: ... use high density connectors 50 way D Types and a breakout panel has been designed to fit in the rear of the bay When a device is connected the same cable connections are used whether it is a controller or a machine therefore the routing module configures the ports depending on how the devices are being used In addition the routing module supports both distributive broadcast and non distributive 1...

Page 70: ...ront door In the left hand corner are 3 RGB LED s 2 Hex Switches and 1 Bank of 4 DIP Switches Figure 44 RS422 Timecode Modules LEDs and Switches 6 5 3 1 LED Description Name Color Function PWR OK Green Power OK Red Failure H S Handshake Flashing Amber may appear to be red and green LEDs if viewed at close range Indicates communication between frame controller and module TAKE Flashing Amber may app...

Page 71: ... 3 2 Switch Description Label Type Functionality LEVEL Rotary Hex Switch Sets modules logical level adjusting port offset numbering TEST Rotary Hex Switch Not Used MODE DIP Switch Not Used Table 43 RS422 Timecode Modules Switch Functionality ...

Page 72: ...fitted with a combination of panels in a Mix and Match approach according to the signal modules in the frame The example shown below has been fitted with a two slot high SDI panel and two audio panels Figure 45 A Typical Rear Panel Combination 7 1 Video Rear Panels 7 1 1 1 9100 72x72 SDI Rear Panel Figure 46 Pyxis 9100 72 x 72 SDI Rear Panel Rear panel designed for use with the 72 x72 digital vide...

Page 73: ...gital video routers 9202 9205 and 9208 A single module bought out to 17 input and 17 output BNC connectors in a 1 slot format Any 1 slot rear panel can be used in a 1U Pyxis Frame 7 1 2 Rear Panel Port Mapping for Digital Video Pyxis is designed to be versatile allowing different module combinations to exist in the same 3U frame In normal practice rear panels are matched with their corresponding m...

Page 74: ...nel is used with a smaller capacity module then there is no longer a one to one mapping and route numbers will no longer match the BNC connector numbers on the rear panel The larger rear panel will have more connectors than is necessary and these will be not connected The mapping for these combinations is shown below Figure 49 Digital Video Rear Panel Module Rear Panel Combinations 9100 Port Mappi...

Page 75: ...sue 2 3 75 PYXIS System User Guide Figure 50 Digital Vid2eo Rear Panel Module Rear Panel Combinations 9101 Port Mapping Figure 51 Digital Video Rear Panel Module Rear Panel Combinations 9102 Port Mapping ...

Page 76: ... panels 9105 72x72 mono or 36x36 stereo high density balanced audio rear panel 1 slot suitable for 1U frame 9107 36x36 unbalanced audio rear panel 2 slot 9108 18x18 unbalanced audio rear panel 1 slot suitable for 1U frame Figure 52 9105 Figure 53 9107 Figure 54 9108 7 2 1 9105 Balanced Audio Rear Panel Figure 55 9105 36 x 36 72 Mono High Density Balanced Audio Rear Panel The Pyxis 9105 Rear Panel ...

Page 77: ...t to Both illustrations show the modules in logical order but if the destination offset is set correctly on the module it will map itself correctly and recognize the right address range This means systems can be expanded by adding cards to any empty slots Tables detailing the port numbering and configuration can be found in Sections 6 2 6 and 9 1 Figure 56 56 Channel MADI Port Numbering Figure 57 ...

Page 78: ... Way D Type Pin Numbering Pin Outs are identical on all input and output connectors The diagram and tables below detail the location of the AES and stereo pairs Left Channel of a stereo pair AES versions only use these circuits Right Channel of a stereo pair Not used for AES ALL other pins GND Chassis Figure 59 62 Way D Type Audio Pair Layout BALANCED AES Pair Function Pin Pair Function Pin Pair F...

Page 79: ...3L 3L 3 3R 3R 4 3L 45 3R 46 4L 4L 5 4R 4R 6 4L 47 4R 48 5L 5L 7 5R 5R 8 5L 49 5R 50 6L 6L 9 6R 6R 10 6L 51 6R 52 7L 7L 11 7R 7R 12 7L 53 7R 54 8L 8L 13 8R 8R 14 8L 55 8R 56 9L 9L 15 9R 9R 16 9L 57 9R 58 10L 10L 17 10R 10R 18 10L 59 10R 60 11L 11L 19 11R 11R 20 11L 61 11R 62 12L 12L 41 12R 12R 39 12L 42 12R 40 Table 45 62 Way D Type Analogue Audio Pin Out ...

Page 80: ... rear panels A single frame can provide a 72 x 72 unbalanced AES router The Pyxis 9108 Rear Panel may be used for AES audio signals only with AES module 9305 The panel is 1 slot high and fitted with thirty six BNC connectors eighteen input and eighteen output MADI interface is provided by four SMB connectors two input and two output A single panel has an 18 x 18 capacity and can be used in a 1U Py...

Page 81: ... also be used in the 1U Pyxis frame REAR PANELS 9121 128 port RS422 Rear Panel 9122 64 Port RS422 Rear Panel 9123 32 Port RS422 Rear Panel Figure 61 RS422 Rear Panels The breakout panel 9124 detailed in section 8 1 takes the 50 way d types to 9 way d types however the ports can be wired directly The section below details the pin out to allow user made cables ...

Page 82: ...ram and tables below detail the location of the port pairs 1 port 2 pairs Tx Rx defined by port configuration so labeling is A B Figure 63 50 Way D Type Signal Layout PORT NAME PIN PORT NAME PIN 1 1A 18 5 5A 26 1A 2 5A 10 1B 35 5B 43 1B 19 5B 27 2 2A 20 6 6A 28 2A 4 6A 12 2B 37 6B 45 2B 21 6B 29 3 3A 22 7 7A 30 3A 6 7A 14 3B 39 7B 47 3B 23 7B 31 4 4A 24 8 8A 32 4A 8 8A 16 4B 41 8B 49 4B 25 8B 33 T...

Page 83: ... 50 way D type connector pinout The pin allocations for the 50 way D type plug and socket used for Timecode connections are as follows Figure 65 50 Way D Type Pin Numbering Pin Outs are identical on all connectors The diagram and tables below show the location of the port pairs 1 port 2 pairs Tx Rx defined by port configuration so labeling is A B Output connector 50 way D type socket Input connect...

Page 84: ... 19 12 27 5 4 Gnd 13 12 Gnd 5 20 Gnd 13 28 Gnd 37 4 45 12 37 20 45 28 21 4 29 12 21 20 29 28 38 5 Gnd 46 13 Gnd 38 21 Gnd 46 29 Gnd 22 5 30 13 22 21 30 29 6 5 14 13 6 21 14 29 7 6 Gnd 15 14 Gnd 7 22 Gnd 15 30 Gnd 39 6 47 14 39 22 47 30 23 6 31 14 23 22 31 30 40 7 Gnd 48 15 Gnd 40 23 Gnd 48 31 Gnd 24 7 32 15 24 23 32 31 8 7 16 15 8 23 16 31 9 8 Gnd 17 16 Gnd 9 24 Gnd 17 32 Gnd 41 8 49 16 41 24 49 3...

Page 85: ...y of the signal modules however the format restricts the rear panels that can be fitted All rear panels are listed in section 7 1U rear panels are 9102 SDI 17 x 17 Rear Panel 9105 36 x 36 72 Mono High Density Balanced Audio Rear Panel 9108 18 x 18 Unbalanced AES 9123 32 Port RS422 ...

Page 86: ... as listed below six digit part numbers are only included for spares or repairs contact Snell for prices o 912426 8 x Transition Boards 50 way D Type to 34 way IDC header o 912825 8 x 34 way twisted pair ribbon cable 455 mm 18 Inches o 912427 1 x Breakout Panel 8 x IDC header to 64 x 9 Way D Type Sockets Figure 67 9124 RS422 Breakout System Diagram The transition board connects directly onto the 5...

Page 87: ...ay to Cable Converter 4 8 16 912825 Twisted Pair Ribbon Cable 4 8 16 912427 64 9 way D Type Board 1 1 2 Table 47 9124 Part Quantities 8 1 1 Connections Port Mapping Port numbering on the panel is based on the connections indicated on the metalwork on the rear of the panel Figure 68 9124 Breakout Panel IDC Connector Labelling Figure 69 9124 RS422 Breakout Panel Port Numbering ...

Page 88: ...5 32 Panel 1 Ports 25 32 Ports 33 40 Panel 1 Ports 33 40 Ports 41 48 Panel 1 Ports 41 48 Ports 49 56 Panel 1 Ports 49 56 Ports 57 64 Panel 1 Ports 57 64 Ports 65 72 Panel 2 Ports 1 8 Ports 73 80 Panel 2 Ports 9 16 Ports 81 88 Panel 2 Ports 17 24 Ports 89 96 Panel 2 Ports 25 32 Ports 97 104 Panel 2 Ports 33 40 Ports 105 112 Panel 2 Ports 41 48 Ports 113 120 Panel 2 Ports 49 56 Ports 121 128 Panel 2...

Page 89: ...utputs The 9128 Breakout board assembly is supplied as a complete kit of parts as listed below six digit part numbers are only included for spares or repairs contact Snell for prices o 912826 12 x Transition Boards 64 way D Type to 2 x 34 way IDC header o 912825 24 x 34 way twisted pair ribbon cable 455 mm 18 Inches o 912827 1 x Breakout Rear Panel 24 x IDC header to 24 x 10 Way Screw Fix Headers ...

Page 90: ...n the breakout panel is based on a transcoder set up not MADI Diagrams and tables below explain the connections required and port numbering 8 2 1 Connecting Analogue Audio A single breakout panel gives you access to 72 Analogue Audio Channels Left Right Connections and port mapping are detailed below PART Qty 9105 Audio Rear Panel 2 912866 64 Way DSUB Transition Board 12 912825 Ribbon Cable Assemb...

Page 91: ...2 Connecting AES A single breakout panel gives you access to 144 AES Channels Connections and port mapping are detailed below PART Qty 9105 Audio Rear Panel 4 912826 64 Way DSUB Transition Board 24 912825 Ribbon Cable Assembly 24 912827 Audio Breakout Panel 1 Table 50 9128 AES Audio Breakout Part Quantities ...

Page 92: ...HU PYXIS 92 PYXIS System User Guide Since MADI not on Board Port Numbering based on AES only System no MADI Figure 73 9128 AES Breakout Wiring and Port Numbering ...

Page 93: ...elling The rear panel labeling also follows the Transcoder mode port numbering the diagram below illustrates the 9128 break out board viewed from the IDC header side Figure 75 9128 Audio Break Out Panel Metalwork Labelling When using an audio router in MADI mode the routing port numbers will not necessarily match those on the silkscreen The table below details port numbers in all Modes and how the...

Page 94: ...scoder R5 BREAKOUT BOARD SILKSCREEN LABELLING PHYSICAL REAR PANEL CONNECTION SYSTEM ROUTING NUMBERING 56 CHANNEL MADI 64 CHANNEL MADI Analogue AES Module Dest Offset Source Destination Router Transcoder Router Transcoder L40 CH40 1 4 Left 68 Left 4 Left 72 Left 4 Left R40 CH112 Right Right Right Right Right L41 CH41 5 Left 69 Left 5 Left 73 Left 5 Left R41 CH113 Right Right Right Right Right L42 C...

Page 95: ... PHYSICAL REAR PANEL CONNECTION SYSTEM ROUTING NUMBERING Module Dest Offset Source Destination 56 CHANNEL MADI 64 CHANNEL MADI Analogue AES Router Transcoder Router Transcoder L1 CH1 0 1 Left 1 Left 1 Left 1 Left 1 Left R1 CH73 Right Right Right Right Right L2 CH2 2 Left 2 Left 2 Left 2 Left 2 Left R2 CH74 Right Right Right Right Right L3 CH3 3 Left 3 Left 3 Left 3 Left 3 Left R3 CH75 Right Right ...

Page 96: ...5 25 Left 25 Left 25 Left 25 Left 25 Left R25 CH97 Right Right Right Right Right L26 CH26 26 Left 26 Left 26 Left 26 Left 26 Left R26 CH98 Right Right Right Right Right L27 CH27 27 Left 27 Left 27 Left 27 Left 27 Left R27 CH99 Right Right Right Right Right L28 CH28 28 Left 28 Left 28 Left 28 Left 28 Left R28 CH100 Right Right Right Right Right L29 CH29 29 Left 29 Left Port Not Available In Transco...

Page 97: ...ht L57 CH57 21 Left 85 Left 21 Left 89 Left 21 Left R57 CH129 Right Right Right Right Right L58 CH58 22 Left 86 Left 22 Left 90 Left 22 Left R58 CH130 Right Right Right Right Right L59 CH59 23 Left 87 Left 23 Left 91 Left 23 Left R59 CH131 Right Right Right Right Right L60 CH60 24 Left 88 Left 24 Left 92 Left 24 Left R60 CH132 Right Right Right Right Right L61 CH61 25 Left 89 Left 25 Left 93 Left ...

Page 98: ...et Source Destination 56 CHANNEL MADI 64 CHANNEL MADI Analogue AES ROUTER TRANSCODER ROUTER TRANSCODER L1 CH1 0 1 1 1 1 1 L2 CH2 2 2 2 2 2 L3 CH3 3 3 3 3 3 L4 CH4 4 4 4 4 4 L5 CH5 5 5 5 5 5 L6 CH6 6 6 6 6 6 L7 CH7 7 7 7 7 7 L8 CH8 8 8 8 8 8 L9 CH9 9 9 9 9 9 L10 CH10 10 10 10 10 10 L11 CH11 11 11 11 11 11 L12 CH12 12 12 12 12 12 L13 CH13 13 13 13 13 13 L14 CH14 14 14 14 14 14 L15 CH15 15 15 15 15 1...

Page 99: ...Mode 34 Port Not Available In Transcoder Mode L35 CH35 35 35 Port Not Available In Transcoder Mode 35 Port Not Available In Transcoder Mode L36 CH36 36 36 Port Not Available In Transcoder Mode 36 Port Not Available In Transcoder Mode L37 CH37 1 1 65 1 69 1 L38 CH38 2 66 2 70 2 L39 CH39 3 67 3 71 3 L40 CH40 4 68 4 72 4 L41 CH41 5 69 5 73 5 L42 CH42 6 70 6 74 6 L43 CH43 7 71 7 75 7 L44 CH44 8 72 8 7...

Page 100: ...37 9 145 9 R10 CH82 10 138 10 146 10 R11 CH83 11 139 11 147 11 R12 CH84 12 140 12 148 12 R13 CH85 13 141 13 149 13 R14 CH86 14 142 14 150 14 R15 CH87 15 143 15 151 15 R16 CH88 16 144 16 152 16 R17 CH89 17 145 17 153 17 R18 CH90 18 146 18 154 18 R19 CH91 19 147 19 155 19 R20 CH92 20 148 20 156 20 R21 CH93 21 149 21 157 21 R22 CH94 22 150 22 158 22 R23 CH95 23 151 23 159 23 R24 CH96 24 152 24 160 24...

Page 101: ...19 223 19 R56 CH128 20 212 20 224 20 R57 CH129 21 213 21 225 21 R58 CH130 22 214 22 226 22 R59 CH131 23 215 23 227 23 R60 CH132 24 216 24 228 24 R61 CH133 25 217 25 229 25 R62 CH134 26 218 26 230 26 R63 CH135 27 219 27 231 27 R64 CH136 28 220 28 232 28 R65 CH137 29 221 Port Not Available In Transcoder Mode 233 29 R66 CH138 30 222 Port Not Available In Transcoder Mode 234 30 R67 CH139 31 223 Port N...

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