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PG16-TP and PG8-TP User Guide
input acts as word clock master of the network, when present.
•
Clock Setup:
All devices in the network must work with the same sample rate.
CLOCK SOURCE
allows
the selection of Auto (BNC priority),
INT
(internal)
or
BNC
(external)
word clock signal.
•
Video / Ethernet setup:
In order to use ProGrid for Ethernet transport, the option System Ethernet
should be enabled globally. In PG16-TP and PG8-TP Local Setting it is possible to enable or disable
Local Ethernet as well. While System Ethernet is enabled it is possible to use only the first video
channel. Video setup can be done by allocating video input in a proper channel. This channel can be
outputted on every device which is equipped with video output.
Click on
WRITE
first, confirm with
OK
, and then click
CLOSE
to exit the dialog.
You may now connect the optical LINK cables between all ProGrid devices.
Check your setup by connecting to any device using either RS232 or USB connection, running the OPTOCORE
CONTROL software and starting
ONLINE MODE
in the
SET
menu. The entire network at its current state is now
displayed in the control software. Check the
LOG WINDOW
for any error messages. All ProGrid devices memorize
the current setup, even if they are switched off or disconnected from the power supply.
Never switch on power amplifiers before the complete system is stable and the OPTOCORE CONTROL level
meters indicate a normal level.