Sirius 800 Series User Manual
Router Configuration and Control
Product Overview 3.2
Iss 5 Rev 7
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3.2 Router Configuration and Control
3.2.1 Overview
The Workbench control system is flexible and scalable, providing a range of interfaces from a
single router control panel running on a PC, through to large and powerful installations using
dual redundant control across many sites. System configuration details are stored in a
Workbench database which is written (pushed) to the router controllers to configure them.
Once the router controllers have been configured in this way they store the database locally
allowing the router to work independently after a power off even if the connection to the
Workbench database PC/server is not available.
Workbench operates in a client-server configuration using standard TCP/IP network
protocols, that makes it easy to integrate into existing network infrastructures. SAM and
third-party protocols are also used when interconnecting different equipment types.
If required, device drivers can use an embedded controller with dual redundant power, and
run a real-time operating system. This combination offers the ultimate in resilient design.
3.2.2 Router System Configuration
The router system is configured using Workbench software running on a computer with a
network connection to the router. Workbench is also used to create PC based Soft panels for
router control.
Router configuration details are stored in the Workbench SQL database. Once configuration
is complete the configuration is pushed to the router controllers allowing them to work without
a database connection. The Workbench database can be created from scratch, custom built
by SAM (chargeable) or it can be based on one of the sample/default databases supplied with
Workbench.
Workbench comes with two default databases for each Sirius 800 router type (830, 840 and
850), one for video only routing and one for AHP routing. Additionally the Sirius 850 has
default video only and AHP databases for single and both dual frame configurations (frame 1
of 2 and frame 2 of 2).
Microsoft SQL Management Studio is used for database administration functions including
database backup and restore. Database redundancy is available when setup using standard
MS-SQL configuration. See the Sirius Installation and Quick Start manual for details on how
to link Workbench to a database. For details on using the configuration software see the
Workbench user manual.
Figure 6 and Figure 7 show two typical installation scenarios:
Note:
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Both installation scenarios include an optional RollCall PC that can be used to
control the router. Changes made by RollCall are reflected in Workbench and vice
versa.
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The RollCall PC cannot be used to configure the router and this must be carried out
using Workbench.
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Both scenarios show a single Sirius 800 series router for clarity however systems
may well contain multiple routers, control panels and other devices. See the
Workbench User Manual for details on device support.
