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Configuring the Command Server
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12. The remaining settings should be left as they are
13. Click Apply, and click Yes on the restart dialog message.
14. Configure the Device Channels and Channel Groups in the Command System Settings.
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Shutting down the K2 user interface ejects any cued or playing clips, but the items will not show
correct transport status in Command. Command will not report CHANNEL DOWN. The K2 has a
service called the AppService that will continue to facilitate communication between Command and
the K2, but items will need to be recued before then can be played. After the connection is down, such
as when the device is restarted, Command checks for the connection every minute.
Configuring VDS for Harris
Like Omneon, there is a third-party plug-in that can be used for Command integration with a Harris
Nexio device. The Harris plug-in is distributed by the Harris Corporation; users should contact the
Harris Corporation for more information.
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As with all third-party devices, users need to purchase a 3P device channel for each channel that is
going to be controlled by Command.
For the plug-in to work, some configuration is required, using the Avid Service Configuration
application of Avid Service Framework. The following graphic shows sample settings for the Avid
Video device service with the Harris plug-in chosen.
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For detailed information on how to configure the Avid Video device service for the Harris NEXIO
plug-in, see the third-party documentation provided by the Harris Corporation.
Wiring Serial Connections for Avid Video Device Services (for VDCP)
Before configuring Command for VDCP control, ensure the serial cables are correct, according to the
specifications provided in this section. The external connector and cable are customer supplied. A
shielded cable must be used on the connector to maintain RFI compliance. The shield of the cable
should be connected to the connector’s shield or shell.
This table is for cabling with a 25-pin, female-ended connector (shown) to the Digi Acceleport
RS422 card on the Command Server via the “octopus” cable: