NK-NET User Guide.book
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1. NK NET User Guide Version 02 www rossvideo com Production Technology Experts Thank You for Choosing Ross You ve made a great choice We expect you will be very happy with your purchase of Ross Technology Our mission is to 1 Provide a Superior Customer Experience Offer the best product quality and support 2 Make Cool Practical Technology develop great products that customers love Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics It guides our interactions and empowers our employees hope you enjoy reading it below If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions rossvideo com ud Rass David Ross CEO Ross Video dross rossvideo com Ross Video Code of Ethics Any company is the sum total of the people 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 hangs on the wall of all Ross Video locations to guide our behavior 1 We will always act in our customers best interest We will do our best to understand our customers requirements We will not ship crap We will be great to work with a RON We will do something extra for our customers as an apology when something big goes wrong and it s our fault We will keep our promises We will treat the competition with resp2. Support for NK Client Replaces the need for an NK IPS for simple router installations The NK NET requires the router to host the connection and therefore does not support panels directly If setting up advanced mapping the NK VRC virtual routing core is required NK NET only supports one simultaneous DashBoard connection and does not support MC 1 or Carbonite eXtreme NK NET mimics an NK IPS when it communicates with other devices and software As such some actions and settings involving the NK NET are done under NK IPS in other devices and software for example the Configure IPS dialog box and NK IPS Connection window in DashBoard NK Switchboard in DashBoard The NK Switchboard accessible through DashBoard acts as a virtual panel for any router device NK Switchboard enables control of multiple NK Series routers through NK NET For More Information on the NK Switchboard please refer to NK Switchboard Configuration and Operation on page 2 7 or the NK Series plugin Help File in DashBoard T BUS Control System The NK NET connects and translates data from NK devices on the T BUS Control System a multi drop RJ 45 control system supporting collision detection and half duplex communication to DashBoard via TCP Ethernet The T BUS Control System minimizes cable connections between devices acting as both a reliable means to provide phantom power to devices and as the communications line between NK devices Devices on
3. connecting the NK NET to a PC please refer to Connecting the NK NET Direct to a PC on page 1 3 how to configure the NK IPS when it is connected directly to a network please refer to Locating Devices Using Walkabout on page 2 2 Default Configuration The NK NET can be connected and used straight out of the box provided the network settings match the default network settings of the NK NET There are no passwords set for configuration of devices The default configuration is as follows P address 192 168 20 120 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Port 5000 T BUS address 254 Ethernet LEDs The two status LEDS on the Ethernet connector will display the following behavior Green LINK ACT Solid green when link is good Flashing when sending or receiving data Yellow SPEED gt On for 100 Mb s Off for 10 Mb s Alternating flashing yellow SPEED and green LINK ACT when NK NET is in locate status NK NET User Guide v02 Configuration and Operation 2 1 Locating Devices Using Walkabout Overview Walkabout enables users to locate and configure the network settings of the NK NET Device ID Address Netmask Gateway Reboot Default Link Quality NK NET 000F9B8027055 paner peesiam 255 255 255 0 10 65 0 1 Figure 2 1 The Walkabout User Interface User Interface No read only the discovery order number of the NK NET in Walkabout Device read only the device type
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5. Connect the NK NET to the T BUS of the existing system In Walkabout configure the basic network settings for the RCP ME QE and NK NET Once the devices have been discovered by DashBoard double click the RCP ME QE icon in the Basic Tree View in DashBoard The device tab opens in the main window in DashBoard In the Servers to connect to section of the RCP ME QE device tab enter the IP address of the NK NET in the IP Address cell of the first row of the Servers table Leave the IP addresses of the other rows as 0 0 0 0 Click Send Configuration For More Information on the device tab and sending a configuration refer to the RCP ME or RCP QE User Guide e connecting the NK NET to the T BUS system refer to Connecting the NK NET on page 1 2 NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix B Configuring Basic System Network Connections B 5 B 6 Appendix B Configuring Basic System Network Connections NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix C Troubleshooting NK NET The following problems and questions are related to the NK NET with brief explanations and troubleshooting help For questions regarding other problems or to report problems contact Ross Technical Support Network Connection Problems Most NK NET network problems should be solved by your Network Administrator and are usually TCP IP address or port problems Contact your Network Administrator for networking and address problems GVG Settings If the GVG router isn t switchin
6. 2 Locate the NK NET you want to add to DashBoard and configure the following information if necessary Name double click inside the cell to enter a name for the NK NET Address double click inside the cell to enter an IP address for the NK NET Netmask double click inside the cell to enter an IP netmask for the NK NET e Gateway double click inside the cell to enter an IP gateway for the NK NET 2 2 Configuration and Operation NK NET User Guide v02 The individual NK NET connection settings in Walkabout are updated by pressing Enter Pressing Enter will reboot the device to apply the change Wait until the device has rebooted before changing the next setting 3 In DashBoard refresh the Basic Tree View The NK NET is added to the devices listed in the Basic Tree View Manually Adding an NK NET to DashBoard NK NET can be added manually to DashBoard by entering its IP address using the NK IPS Connection window once it has been detected and configured in Walkabout To manually add an NK NET to DashBoard 1 Open Walkabout If necessary click Refresh to query the network for NK NET devices 2 Locate the NK NET you want to add to DashBoard and configure the following information if necessary Name double click inside the cell to enter a name for the NK NET Address double click inside the cell to enter an IP address for the NK NET Netmask double click inside the cell to enter an IP netmask for the NK
7. Connections Max DashBoard Connections enter or select a maximum number of clients that can connect to the NK NET The maximum number of connections available is five Number of connections read only displays the number of clients connected to the NK NET and the IP addresses of the connected clients Other Functions Refresh click this button to revert to the configuration previously sent to the NK NET The NK NET tab will display the last settings that were sent to the NK NET via the Send Configuration function Send Firmware click this button to open a file browser to select a software firmware file to send to the NK NET Send Configuration click this button to upload the settings to the NK NET All configuration items become active only after uploading Reboot click this button to reboot the NK NET This function does not clear the NK NET settings Close click this button to close the NK NET tab in DashBoard 2 6 Configuration and Operation NK NET User Guide v02 NK Switchboard Configuration and Operation The NK Switchboard enables the routing matrix to be monitored and optionally controlled on any router on any NK NET detected on the network The NK Switchboard is configured using the NK Switchboard tab in DashBoard X It is recommended to configure the NK Switchboard globally before performing any switches Once DashBoard has been installed the NK Switchboard can be accessed by clicking on the NK Sw
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9. ID read only the MAC address of the NK NET Name the name assigned to the NK NET Double click inside the cell to enter or edit the name Address the IP address assigned to the NK NET Double click inside the cell to enter or edit the address Netmask the IP netmask assigned to the NK NET Double click inside the cell to enter or edit the netmask Gateway the IP gateway assigned to the NK NET Double click inside the cell to enter or edit the gateway Reboot click this button to reboot the NK NET Default click this button to return the NK NET to its default address netmask and gateway Locate click this button to query the network for NK NET devices Link Quality read only displays the status of the connection 100 green indicates that the connection is good 0 white indicates that no response was received from the device Redindicates a slow connection Any percentage from 1 to 99 is a relative measure of response time Adding an NK NET to DashBoard The NK NET can be added to DashBoard via automatic discovery or manually using The NK IPS Connection window Adding an NK NET to DashBoard via Automatic Discovery The NK NET can be detected in DashBoard using auto discovery via SLP once the IP address for the LAN has been configured for use within a network using Walkabout To add an NK NET to DashBoard 1 Open Walkabout If necessary click Refresh to query the network for NK NET devices
10. NET e Gateway double click inside the cell to enter an IP gateway for the NK NET 3 In DashBoard click File New NK IPS Connection The NK IPS Connection window opens NK IPS Connection This wizard allows you to create a connection to an NK IPS through TCP IP The wizard should be used when your IPS is not automatically detected by DashBoard IP Address Port 5000 v Name IP Netmask Gateway Port Serial Software HWQA NK IPS 10 651 3 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 5000 0000028055 2 13 IPS 65 Auriga 10 65 1 200 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 5000 0000028664 213 James IPS 10 65 248 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 5000 0000029314 213 LHum016 1 107 10 65 1 107 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 5000 0000024401 2 17 LHum072 1 106 10 65 1 106 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 5000 0000024403 2 17 LHumi44 2172 10 65 2172 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 5000 0000028427 2 17 Master Control1 10 65 2 171 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 5000 0000029300 2 21 PV NK IPS 10 65 1 24 255 255 252 0 10 65 01 5000 0000029347 2 13 Cancel 4 Inthe IP Address box enter the IP address of the NK NET you want to add to DashBoard 5 Use the Port dropdown menu to select a port number The default is 5000 If the port number is changed in Walkabout the port number in the NK IPS Connection window must be configured to reflect this change 6 Click Finish The NK IPS Connection window closes and the NK NET is added to the devices listed in the Basic Tree View NK NET User Guide v02 Config
11. du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Warranty and Repair Policy The product is backed by a comprehensive one year warranty on all components Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment If an item becomes defective within the warranty period Ross will repair or replace the defective item as determined solely by Ross Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross with all shipping FOB Ross dock If repairs are conducted at the customer site reasonable out of pocket charges will apply At the discretion of Ross and on a temporary loan basis plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair Return packing shipping and special handling costs are the responsibility of the customer This warranty is void if products are subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or application or unauthorized modification In no e
12. for each NK NET added the to NK VCP Unique or descriptive names can be assigned to distinguish NK NET devices from one another IP Address The IP address is required for the NK VCP to connect to an NK NET and is the link for network communications The IP address will first need to be detected via the NK IPS Connection window in DashBoard and entered into this field Num Outs specifies how many outputs are to be viewed and controlled by the NK VCP for a particular NK NET X If the output range of routers connected to the NK NET exceeds the number of outputs Num Outs specified in the Preferences dialog box the remaining outputs will not be shown on the NK VCP Num Ins specifies how many inputs are to be viewed and controlled by the NK VCP for a particular NK NET X If the input range of routers connected to the NK NET exceeds the number of inputs Num Ins specified in the Preferences dialog box the remaining inputs will not be shown on the NK VCP Num Levels specifies how many levels are to be viewed and controlled by the NK VCP for a particular NK NET The maximum number of levels for the NK Series routers is eight and the default value for any NK NET added to the NK VCP is also eight Address defines the T BUS address that the NK VCP will use when sending switch requests to the NK NET By default the NK VCP s address is 253 If multiple NK VCPs are to be used within the one NK system it is strongly recommended that th
13. on the device tab and sending a configuration refer to the RCP ME or RCP QE User Guide Quick Start Scenario 2 Join a Router to the System Over the Network Using Two NK NETs The following scenario builds on the example above to add a second router to the system The system uses an NK NET as a client to connect the new router to the existing system over the network rather than using T BUS to connect the second router to the first The following diagram depicts the resulting system configuration 10 7 0 100 DashBoard LN wor wo 020 ES 10 7 0 189 c 10 7 0 162 10 7 0 194 The client server relationships established in this system are as follows client server a client client D To add the new router connected to the NK NET as a client to the existing NK NET 1 In Walkabout configure the IP settings for the second NK NET 2 Once the second NK NET has been discovered by DashBoard double click the NK NET icon in the Basic Tree View in DashBoard The device tab opens in the main window in DashBoard 3 In the NK NET to connect to section of the NK NET device tab enter the IP address of the first NK NET in the IP Address cell of the first row of the Servers table Leave the IP address of the second row as 0 0 0 0 4 Click Send Configuration For More Information on the device tab and sending a configuration refer to the RCP ME or RCP QE User Guide B 2 Appendix B Configuring B
14. right clicking on the desired button and editing the fields The button edit NK NET User Guide v02 Configuration and Operation 2 7 menu enables users to define text labels for the buttons display Edit Text the relative input output or level value Edit Value as well as Add or Delete buttons The number of inputs outputs and levels can be configured using the Configure IPS dialog box Click the Configure Switchboard button e to open the Configure IPS dialog box For More Information on the Configure IPS dialog box please refer to Configure IPS on page 2 8 The Level Buttons The Level buttons when selected enable switching on the corresponding levels The total number of Level buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Configure IPS dialog box The Input Source Buttons The Input buttons select the source or sources to be switched on the levels previously selected The total number of Input buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Configure IPS dialog box The Output Destination Buttons The Output buttons select the destination for the source to be switched on the levels previously selected The total number of Output buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Configure IPS dialog box Virtual Routing Button Press the Virtual Routing button to have NK Switchboard perform all switches in virtual routing mode If de selected any routing devices controlled through NK Switchbo
15. save custom settings when saving a nks file Any changes to the settings of an NK NET in the Configure IPS dialog box will automatically select the check box Serial read only the serial number of the device Name the name of the device Outs double click inside the box to enter the number of outputs destinations Ins double click inside the box to enter the number of inputs sources Levels double click inside the box to enter the number of levels Addr By default the NK Switchboard T BUS address is the same as the NK NET T BUS address but it can be changed The most common reason for changing the address would be when using resource management Prot select this check box to enable the protect function M C select this check box to enable the machine control function Virt select this check box to enable virtual routing and resource management The Virt check box will be selected in the Configure IPS dialog box by default if an NK VRC is intsalled as part of the system connected via T BUS to the NK NET Labels click this button to import global labels In order for the loaded nks file to be applied to NK Switchboard the selected NK NET needs to be re selected in NK Switchboard before any changes will be effected Load click this button to load a saved configuration from a nks file Save click this button to save the configuration to a nks file OK click this button to load the changes and c
16. steps to create the connections necessary to establish a basic system configuration using the RCP ME QE and NK devices X In these systems a client refers to a device on the network that originates and establishes a connection to another device a server at a specified IP address The server is the device that listens for and accepts incoming connections from one or more clients Quick Start Scenario 1 Control an NK Router Over the Network Using an NK NET and RCP ME QE The system configured in this scenario is illustrated in the following diagram Dash X 10 7 0 189 10 7 0 162 newer swr FS Operationally the client server relationships established in this system are as follows DashBoard client client server To control an NK router over the network using an NK NET and RCP ME QE 1 In Walkabout configure the basic network settings for the RCP ME QE and NK NET 2 Once the devices have been discovered by DashBoard double click the RCP ME QE icon in the Basic Tree View in DashBoard The device tab opens in the main window in DashBoard 3 Inthe Servers to connect to section of the RCP ME QE device tab enter the IP address of the NK NET in the IP Address cell of the first row of the Servers table Leave the IP addresses of the other rows as 0 0 0 0 4 Click Send Configuration NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix B Configuring Basic System Network Connections B 1 For More Information
17. the PC IP Address Once either a single PC or a standalone PC has been physically connected to the NK NET the IP address for both the PC and the NK NET needs to be configured It is recommended that users familiar with networking configure the IP addresses for both a single and a standalone PC as well as the NK NET This topic only applies to single or standalone computers connecting to the NK NET it does not apply when the NK NET is connected directly to the network NK NET does not support DHCP Use Walkabout for configuring the network settings of the NK NET For More Information on how to configure the NK IPS when it is connected directly to a network please refer to Locating Devices Using Walkabout on page 2 2 NK NET User Guide v02 Installation 1 3 Connecting the NK NET to NK Series Devices To connect the NK NET to NK Series devices routers panels and control devices connect a CATS cable to the T BUS RJ 45 port on the rear of the NK NET and connect the other end to either of the RJ 45 ports of the device Most NK Series devices are equipped with two RJ 45 ports for looping or daisy chaining devices Installing DashBoard Overview DashBoard can be downloaded at http www rossvideo com dashboard DashBoard is used to configure and operate the NK NET NK systems and individual NK Series devices The IPS Connection window in DashBoard is used to locate and to configure NK NET devices once they have been
18. to alert against unsafe practices A Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state A Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to Hazardous alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s Voltages enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons A ESD This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is Susceptibility susceptible to damage from an ESD event Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Follow all instructions and heed all warnings 3 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 4 The equipment s external power supply AC appliance inlets are the means to disconnect the product from the AC Mains and must remain readily operable for this purpose 5 To avoid the risk of electrical shock and to completely disconnect the apparatus from the supply AC appliance inlets prior to servicing A Warning The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided A grounding conductor in the equipment s external power supply line cord provides this protective earth To reduce the risk of electrical shock to t
19. NK Virtual Control Panel Note e Although the NK VCP will operate with Java Runtime Environment 1 4 2 and later it is recommended that users have the latest JRE installed on their computer before using the NK VCP For More Information on installing the NK VCP please refer to Installing NK VCP on page A 4 Starting the NK VCP After installation the NK VCP can be started from the link placed on the desktop or from the Start menu All communication requests and activity are shown in the bottom left corner of the NK VCP interface Adding an NK NET Multiple NK NET devices can be added to the one NK VCP When the NK VCP is first loaded the default NK NET will need to be configured To add or change the settings for the default NK NET or add another NK NET to the NK VCP first select Preferences from the Edit menu NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix A NK VCP and NK Hub A 1 The Preferences Dialog Box The Preferences dialog box is used to add or change configuration of the NK VCP the NK NET device s to be interfaced and the network details required for the NK VCP and the NK NET to communicate with each other IPSN IP Ad Num NumiIns Num Address Prot M C Add 1 Default 192 16 16 16 le 253 rj Remove TCP Port 5000 Virtual E Log to File no File ES Figure A 2 Preferences dialog box Number indicates the NK NET devices available to the NK VCP NK IPS Name shows a unique name
20. QJ Qj command supports only queries that have the destination index parameter supplied It does not support the changed status version of the command i e QJ with no index parameter supplied For specifics of the GVG Native protocol and use of these commands please consult the documentation provided by the equipment manufacturer Connected to read only displays the IP address of the GVG device NK NET to connect to This section enables client functionality which directs one NK NET to another to effectively join the T BUS segments for example connecting two NK IPS devices via ENET without requiring NK Hub software and to expand the number of connected devices for example more control panels The NK NET will connect to one server at a time In the event that the current connection fails if IP addresses are specified in both rows of the client address table the NK NET will attempt to connect to the other address to provide basic network connection redundancy To force the NK NET to always connect to the first address only enter 0 0 0 0 for the second read only the list number of the NK NET IP Address in this column enter the IP address of the respective NK NET to which you want to connect Any changes will cause the NK NET to close all connections and try connecting again from the address listed as 1 Connected read only a checked box indicates an active connection to the respective client NK NET
21. ard will use physical switching The NK VRC virtual routing core is required for virtual routing and resource management The Function Keys The NK Switchboard function keys provide Machine Control switching the MC button and protecting of selected inputs outputs the Protect button For the Protect and MC buttons to be active they must be enabled from the Configure IPS dialog box Protects The NK Switchboard displays protected outputs by either a yellow highlight or a pink highlight use the Key at the bottom of the NK Switchboard tab as a reference Outputs that are highlighted yellow are protected by that computer and outputs that are highlighted pink are protected by another user or another panel in the system For the protect system to be accurate each panel and computer operating DashBoard must have its own unique address configured in the Configure IPS dialog box Configure IPS Use the Configure IPS dialog box to configure the number of inputs outputs and levels and to turn on protects and machine control functions 2 8 Configuration and Operation NK NET User Guide v02 In NK Switchboard click the Configure Switchboard button e to open the Configure IPS dialog box D JOOODOC OC DOOR HWPV NK Hub HWPV IPS1 HWPV_IPS2 HWPV_IPS4 HWPV IPS5 NK NET Cancel Figure 2 4 Configure IPS dialog box Custom select this check box to
22. asic System Network Connections NK NET User Guide v02 Quick Start Scenario 3 Connect an RCP ME QE to an Existing NK System That Includes an NK IPS In this scenario an RCP ME QE is added as a client to an existing system that has an NK IPS The following diagram shows the system that will be created 10 7 0 100 Existing NK System DashBoard 10 7 0 147 10 7 0 189 oe VRC 3RD RCP NKQ RCP NK1 The following diagram depicts the client server relationships that will be established in this system client server client VRC 3RD RCP NKQ RCP NK1 To configure this system follow the same basic discovery and configuration steps as the RCP ME QE client configuration as are shown in steps 3 and 4 in Quick Start Scenario 1 Control an NK Router Over the Network Using an NK NET and RCP ME QE substituting the IP address of the NK IPS for the address of the NK NET For More Information on e the device tab and sending a configuration refer to the RCP ME or RCP QE User Guide NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix B Configuring Basic System Network Connections B 3 Quick Start Scenario 4 Use an NK NET to Connect Another NK Router Over Ethernet to an Existing NK System that Includes an NK IPS This scenario connects a new router to an existing system using the Ethernet network rather than T BUS 10 7 0 194 swe en M VRC 3RD RCP NKQ RCP NK1 a E The configuration depicted in this sce
23. ched on the levels previously selected The total number of Output buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Preferences dialog box f we 1 Figure A 5 Output buttons Switching The NK VCP is designed to emulate basic behavior of the RCP NK1 To perform switches 1 Select the Level s required to be switched 2 Select the Output 3 Select the Input When an Output has been selected all Input buttons pressed thereafter will switch to that output This is indicated by the blue line highlighting the current output selection Protecting Outputs The Protect button is used to lock the current output destination from switching by other control panels or virtual control panels Clicking Protect will protect the current destination Clicking Protect a second time will clear the protect If a switch is attempted for an output that has been protected a message will be displayed describing the cause of the error NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix A NK VCP and NK Hub A 3 Machine Control Button The Machine Control button MC is used to reciprocally switch the source master and destination slave selected Click MC to enable machine control operation and then press the required destination and source For More Information on the Machine Control operation and reciprocal switching refer to the NK Series User Guide Installing NK VCP Overview To use the NK VCP the Java Runtime Environment mus
24. detected and configured for the network using Walkabout System Requirements For More Information on DashBoard system requirements please refer to the DashBoard User Manual available at http www rossvideo com dashboard Upgrading the Firmware Version Firmware upgrade files can be obtained by contacting Ross Video Technical Support To upgrade the NK NET firmware 1 Open DashBoard 2 In the Basic Tree View double click the Connection icon NK NET within the device tree The Connection editor opens 3 Click Send Firmware The Open file browser opens Navigate to where you have stored the firmware file and select it Click Open The Confirm Upload dialog box opens 6 Click Continue A progress bar is displayed When the upload has completed a confirmation box opens Click OK Click Reboot to restart the device and activate the new firmware 1 4 Installation NK NET User Guide v02 Configuration and Operation Overview Configuring and Using the NK NET The NK NET is used for connecting to a T BUS system and can be interfaced using DashBoard The NK NET needs to be detected and the IP address for the LAN configured for use within a network using Walkabout Once the NK NET settings have been configured in Walkabout the NK NET can be detected in DashBoard using auto discovery via SLP Optionally NK NET can also be added manually using Device Finder if it is on the same subnet For More Information on
25. ect We will cooperate with and help other friendly companies po oN We will go above and beyond in times of crisis f there s no one to authorize the required action in times of company or customer crisis do what you know in your heart is right You may rent helicopters if necessary NK NET User Guide Ross Part Number 2201DR 002 02 Release Date September 18 2014 The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2014 Ross Video Limited Ross and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ross Video While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Patents Patent numbers US 7 034 886 US 7 508 455 US 7 602 446 US 7 802 802 B2 US 7 834 886 US 7 914 332 US 8 307 284 US 8 407 374 B2 US 8 499 019 B2 US 8 519 949 B2 US 8 743 292 B2 GB 2 419 119 B GB 2 447 380 B and other patents pending Notice The mate
26. ey be given different addresses within that system because it is necessary for proper function of protects TCP Port defines which port is used for network communication By default the TCP Port is 5000 but must match the port defined on the NK NET network settings For More Information on the NK IPS Connection window please refer to Locating Devices Using Walkabout on page 2 2 Source Destination and Level Buttons The In Source Out Destination and Level buttons displayed on the NK VCP can be edited as required by right clicking on them The button edit menu enables users to define the text the buttons display Edit text the respective input output or level value Edit value and Add or Delete buttons A 2 Appendix A NK VCP and NK Hub NK NET User Guide v02 The Level Buttons The Level buttons when selected enable switching on the required levels The total number of Level buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Preferences dialog box Levels La 2j es ICI SCA SER CR Figure A 3 Level buttons The Input Source Buttons The Input buttons select the source or sources to be switched on the levels previously selected The total number of Input buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Preferences dialog box Sources mmm TN Figure A 4 Source buttons The Output Destination Buttons The Output buttons select the destination for the source to be swit
27. g past a certain destination the max destination settings should be checked NK VCP The following problems and questions are related to the NK VCP with brief explanations and troubleshooting help For questions regarding other problems or to report problems please contact support staff Error Messages NK NET NK IPS Name has maximum licensed number of virtual panels connected Upgrade License The NK NET has the maximum number of NK VCPs connected to it Ensure that all NK VCPs connected are being used if they are not close them to clear communication to the NK NET Cannot Switch Output Protected The output for the attempted switch has been protected by another NK VCP or control panel e To clear the protect locate the NK VCP or control panel that initially activated the protect and press the Protect button key Cannot Protect No response from Level x The level that requires protection has briefly gone offline or is busy Query the devices from in DashBoard and ensure that it is online Check all physical connections to the router T Bus and power Check for and amend alarms on the router s Device Properties page Cannot Protect Output already Protected by another The output for the attempted protect has been protected by another NK VCP or control panel e To clear the protect locate the NK VCP or control panel that initially activated the protect and press the Protect button key Error using System Look a
28. he operator and service personnel this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground 7 Indoor Use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture A 8 Warning This product includes an Ethernet Port for connection to a local area network LAN This Ethernet port interface is designed for intra building networks only Do not connect this port to networks that go outside of the building EMC Notices US FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a Commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003
29. hen you will need to download and install the latest version To install the NK VCP 1 Double click install exe 2 Follow the onscreen instructions The installation wizard will guide you through the rest of the installation process A 4 Appendix A NK VCP and NK Hub NK NET User Guide v02 NK Hub NK Hub is a software application that allows multiple T BUS segments to be bridged together via NK NET gateways It can be used to extend the range beyond the limit of T BUS cabling To use the NK Hub the Java Runtime Environment is required For More Information on installing and operating the NK Hub please refer to the NK Hub User Guide NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix A NK VCP and NK Hub A 5 A 6 Appendix A NK VCP and NK Hub NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix B Configuring Basic oystem Network Connections Overview To create a useful system configuration involving RCP ME QE panels and the NK NET the devices must be configured to establish connections over the network to which they are attached Unlike T BUS where several devices are simply connected to the same physical bus link to form a system of routers and panels network enabled devices must be not only be configured via Walkabout to communicate on the network to which they are attached but also explicitly configured via DashBoard to establish client server connections over the network with one another to build a system configuration This section describes the
30. ironmental performances of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE 1K0 General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 9 652 4886 1 613 652 e 4425 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 e 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Contents Installation 1 NK NET Component 55 ottenere ee Ote te eei e Reto UM aaa aes 1 1 uu 1 1 NK Switchboard in DashBoatd 5 eese eer ete ter ep RE E bee dete R Ie Here e e deed eei 1 1 T BUS Control Systemi e 1 1 Power Supply enitn EPOD aes eh Saale Ben enna 1 2 Connecting the e ju 1 2 OVERVIEW isi isos ieee INNER EEUU E eR i ERU Hn US 1 2 Connecting the NK NET toa Network eei trt eterne treten aes soessneveessasedeesssbieese sen ienei 1 2 Connecting the NK NET Direct to a PC sess entente nennen trennen nenne terere ener enne 1 3 Connecting the NK NET to NK Series Devices essere nnnm 1 4 Installing DashBoard 5 ate Geist eel nia AeA oes UTE ERREUR aaa 1 4 adl nt 1 4 System Requirements
31. itchboard button amp Switchboard from the toolbar If the Switchboard has already been opened in the work area activating it from either the menu or the toolbar will open it as a device tab in the device view of DashBoard LE ty NK HWPV NK Hub HWPV IPS1 HWPV IPS2 HWPV IPSA HWPV IPS5 NK NET NK NET 2 o Switchboard d Status Virtual Routing Output SDI Vid AES Aud 1 AES Aud 2 An Vid An Aud 1 An Aud 2 Mach Ctrl Out 1 Functions Out2 Levels Out 3 MD Vid SDI Vid Out 4 AES Aud 1 AES Aud 2 Out 5 An Vid An Aud 1 Out 6 An Aud 2 Mach Ctrl ean Input Out 8 Out 9 Out 10 Out 11 Out 12 Out 13 Out 14 Out 15 Out 16 Out 17 Out 18 Out 19 Out 20 Out 21 Out 22 Out 23 Out 24 Key Figure 2 3 NK Switchboard tab Switching The NK Switchboard is designed to emulate basic behaviour of the RCP NK1 Switches are performed by first selecting the Level s required to be switched then by selecting the Output and finally selecting the Input When an Output has been selected all Input buttons pressed thereafter will switch to that output This is indicated by the blue line highlighting the current output selection Source Destination and Level Buttons The Input Source Output Destination and Level buttons displayed on the NK Switchboard can be edited individually on the fly as required by
32. lose the Configure IPS dialog box Cancel click this button to close the Configure IPS without applying changes For More Information on e on using resource management please refer to the NK VRC User Guide NK NET User Guide v02 Configuration and Operation 2 9 2 10 Configuration and Operation NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix A NK VCP and NK Hub NK Virtual Control Panel Overview The NK Virtual Control Panel NK VCP is a software application that communicates via the NK NET and enables monitoring and control of the router matrix If required it is also possible to control multiple systems alternating between each as needed As the NK VCP works in conjunction with the NK NET NK VCP control can be password protected to only allow authorized users to perform router functions The NK VCP runs in the Java platform using version 1 4 2 or later of the Java Runtime Environment JRE This allows the application to run on any system that supports the Java Virtual Machine VM The program runs on Windows For the NK VCP to load the JRE must first be installed File Edit View Help IPS Selector Functions Mc Protect Levels EJ p u E E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 t 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 m 21 22 23 24 PRENEZ Figure A 1 The
33. mputer on that network the configuration information in Configuration and Operation on page 2 1 assumes that the NK NET has been connected directly to a network After a physical connection has been established Walkabout can be used to configure the network settings for the NK NET X If difficulties or problems are experienced when connecting the NK NET to a network hub or with assigning IP addresses please contact your network administrator 1 2 Installation NK NET User Guide v02 Establishing a Physical Connection When connecting the NK NET directly to the network a standard Cat 5 5e 6 cable must be used to connect the NK NET to the network To connect the NK NET 1 Connect one free end of the cable to a free port of the network hub 2 Connect the other free end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of the NK NET 3 Connect the cable from the T BUS system to the T BUS port Connecting the NK NET Direct to a PC The NK NET can be connected to a single PC a computer that is on a network or standalone PC a computer that is not on a network for configuration purposes If a PC that is on a network is used to interface the NK NET a spare network card is required to connect the two the other network card is used to communicate with the network If a PC that is not on a network is used to interface the NK NET only one network card is required to connect the two After a physical connection has been establi
34. nario establishes the following client server relationships NK Router RCP NKM To use an NK NET to connect another NK router over Ethernet to an existing NK system that includes an NK IPS 1 In Walkabout configure the IP settings for the second NK NET 2 Once the second NK NET has been discovered by DashBoard double click the NK NET icon in the Basic Tree View in DashBoard The device tab opens in the main window in DashBoard 3 Inthe NK NET to connect to section of the NK NET device tab enter the IP address of the NK IPS in the IP Address cell of the first row of the Servers table Leave the IP address of the second row as 0 0 0 0 4 Click Send Configuration For More Information on the device tab and sending a configuration refer to the RCP ME or RCP QE User Guide B 4 Appendix B Configuring Basic System Network Connections NK NET User Guide v02 Quick Start Scenario 5 Use an NK NET to Connect an Additional RCP ME QE Over Ethernet to an Existing NK System that Does Not Include an NK IPS In this scenario an NK NET is used to add an RCP ME QE to an existing system that has no NK IPS Existing NK Sy amp em Da Board 10 7 0 162 10 7 0 189 EE versas HC RN This setup will result in the following client server relationships client Existing NK System DasnBosrd server VRC EL R NKQ RCP NKM client To configure this system 1 2 3 5
35. nd Feel Defaulting to Cross Platform Look and Feel The JRE encountered an error when applying the operating system look and feel the default Java look and feel is used instead Try installing the latest Java version NK NET User Guide v02 Appendix C Troubleshooting C 1 Network Connection Problems The NK VCP does not successfully connect to a NK NET The NK NET and NK VCP must have matching TCP ports to enable communication within a network Due to some Windows security problems some network configurations will block port 4444 for all TCP IP communications General Problems Not all Inputs or Outputs are shown The Input and Output buttons do not show all available sources and destinations By default when a NK NET is added in the Preferences dialog box the Number of Inputs and Number of Outputs are set to 16 For a 32x32 size router the inputs and outputs 17 to 32 will not be displayed The Number of Inputs and Number of Outputs need to be configured to match or exceed the router size in the Preferences dialog box nthe case of the NK S32 which actually has 34 inputs and 34 outputs the Number of Inputs and Number of Outputs need to be configured to match or exceed the router size in the Preferences dialog box C 2 Appendix C Troubleshooting NK NET User Guide v02
36. read only the Media Access Control address MAC address is the unique hardware address for the NK NET on a network This parameter is not user configurable Name this field can be assigned by the user to uniquely name an NK NET This field has a maximum of 16 characters and is used for description and identification only Group a group number can be assigned by the user to organize devices into groups For example users can assign separate group numbers for devices in different physical areas This field h s a maximum of 10 characters and by default is blank Network Settings Newly assigned IP addresses and netmasks are checked for valid values before being applied to an NK NET If the new values are invalid they will be discarded silently Only a refresh of the NK NET tab will show that the values were not set IP Address enter or edit the IP address of the device Netmask enter or edit the IP netmask of the device Gateway enter or edit the IP gateway of the device TCP Port enter or select the Transmission Control Protocol port number used for network communication By default the TCP Port is 5000 and any client devices apps should be setup with the same port number GVG Interface NK Address enter the T BUS address the NK NET will use when translating messages arriving from a device using GVG Native protocol to NK messages The default address is 200 Each device should be assigned its own T BUS addre
37. rial in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and any associated equipment read all the Important Safety Instructions listed below so as to avoid personal injury and to prevent product damage Products may require specific equipment and or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these Specific requirements Symbol Meanings A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Failure to heed this information may present a risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment A Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used
38. shed the IP address of the PC can be configured and can be used to configure the IP address for the NK NET X If difficulties or problems are experienced when connecting the NK NET to a network hub or with assigning IP addresses please contact your network administrator Establishing a Physical Connection When directly connecting the NK NET to either a single or a standalone PC the following points must be taken into consideration Usea standard Cat 5 5e 6 cable to connect the NK NET and the PC this is in contrast to connecting directly to a network where a straight through CATS cable is used for the connection e Ifa small standalone Ethernet hub is accessible two standard Cat 5 5e 6 cables can be used The first cable is used to connect the PC to the Ethernet hub while the second connects the Ethernet hub to the NK NET The Walkabout program must be used to discover an NK NET on the network The NK NET network settings can then be configured in Walkabout Once the NK NET settings have been configured using Walkabout the NK NET can be manually added to Device Finder if the network settings of the NK NET are on the same subnet To connect the NK NET to a single PC that is on a network or a standalone PC that is not on a network 1 Connect one free end of the CAT5 crossover cable to the free network card of the PC 2 Connect the other free end of the CATS crossover cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of the NK NET Configuring
39. ss The range is from 2 to 252 Virtual Mode select this check box to make the switch requests arriving from GVG Native protocol devices as virtual switch requests NK VRC is required for this Max Destination enter or select the maximum NK router destinations that the GVG Native protocol should handle Using lower values improves performance Level use the four boxes to enter or select NK level numbers to use for GVG Native protocol Levels that do not match these values will be ignored Set to zero if not used Timeout s enter or select the amount of time in seconds to go without receiving any messages before NK NET closes the connection Entering a value of 0 will disable the timeout However this is not recommended Disabling the timeout will cause the NK NET to leave the attached GVG connection of the client open indefinitely regardless of whether any traffic is received until the NK NET is rebooted or power cycled NK NET User Guide v02 Configuration and Operation 2 5 The approach recommended for equipment using the GVG protocol is to send one of the supported status query commands to the NK NET for example QI or QJ before the timeout period expires for example once every 10 to 14s if the default timeout of 15s is used to keep the connection open The NK NET GVG Interface supports the following Native protocol commands QI e Qi QJ e Qj e TI e TJ BK The current implementation of the
40. t Includes un M B 4 Quick Start Scenario 5 Use an NK NET to Connect an Additional RCP ME QE Over Ethernet to an Existing NK System that Does Not Include an NK IPS sese nennen netten rennen eren enne B 5 Appendix C Troubleshooting C NK NET etse CEDE mI EN S C 1 Network Connection Problems c ccccccesssscececessssececeessseceececssaeseceeesensseceeesenssececesesseesececessuaeeescesssaesesessseaaaeees C 1 GV G Settings A C 1 NK VCP e E E I C 1 From MESSAGES T sanes ae EE EE R EEEE EEEE EE EE EEE EE RE OEE EEE E EEEE EE ETE REETA C 1 Network Connection Problems ccccccccccesssseseecesscececeseseececesesuaeccecessaaeeescecssaeseccecesesaeseessessaesecesessaeseeeeeeeanes C 2 General esr T TOTO RU TED C 2 ii e Contents NK NET User Guide v02 Installation NK NET Components Overview NK NET with the DashBoard control system software provides Ethernet connectivity to T BUS supported NK routing system devices enhancing the capability of any installed Ross products by providing access to the entire range of functions T Z z z Figure 1 1 NK NET Front View The NK NET offers the following features Enables Ethernet configuration of any NK router product from DashBoard Allows you to configure both the router and up to four T BUS connected panels Agnostic device count support for up to five devices
41. t first be present on your system If this software is not present on your system or if you are unsure follow the guidelines below to ascertain whether it needs to be installed or updated NK VCP is only supported Windows based operating systems and will launch in 32 bit environments only System Requirements Intel Pentium 200Mhz or equivalent Microsoft Windows XP or later 32MB of RAM 150MB of available hard disk space Installing the Java Runtime Environment JRE The Java Runtime Environment is required for NK VCP operation Determining Previous JRE Installations If you are unsure what version if any of the JRE is installed on your computer you will need to open a command line prompt To determine previous JRE installations in Windows 7 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Accessories Command Prompt or select Run and type cmd 2 Once you have opened the Command Prompt type java version and press Enter To determine previous JRE installations in Windows XP 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Accessories Command Prompt 2 Once you have opened the Command Prompt type java version and press Enter If you have JRE installed a message will inform you of which version and build you are running if you have an earlier version than 1 6 then you will need to download and install the latest version If you receive a message that says java is not recognized as an internal or external command t
42. the T BUS Control System with collision detection support ensure that if two devices transmit messages at the same time they will not send incorrect data to other devices on the line T Bus devices that support collision NK NET User Guide v02 Installation 1 1 detection are able to monitor communication on the line to ensure that no two devices are transmitting at the same time Power Supply The NK NET receives phantom power from the router to which it is connected Power consumption is limited to the power available over the T BUS Control System from the router to which it is connected However the NK NET cannot receive power from control panels or any other T BUS devices that have PSUs but do not send power over T BUS Connecting the NK NET Overview The NK NET has RJ 45 connectors for both Ethernet and T BUS to allow connecting T BUS devices to an Ethernet network The typical use case is illustrated in Figure 1 2 The NK NET does not require Internet access for operation but it does require TCP network access DashBoard or Walkabout software is required for configuration DashBoard NK Router Network Switch RCP RCP RCP Ethernet J T BUS RCP Figure 1 2 NK NET Connectivity Connecting the NK NET to a Network The NK NET can be connected directly to a network for configuration purposes It is recommended that the NK NET be connected directly to the network so that it can be interfaced from almost any co
43. uration and Operation 2 3 NK NET Configuration Overview The NK NET uses the NK NET device tab in DashBoard for user configuration NK NET Tab The NK NET tab allows users to configure the interface options for the NK NET as well as having the ability to assign a name and brief details to the device itself k Any changes to the parameters on the NK NET tab will need to be sent to the NK NET using the Send Configuration button before they take effect a 0 070 AC Add 00 0F 9B 02 80 dware Re ame NK NET D HW PV NK NET oup 0000000000 o g Add 10 62 130 133 255 255 255 0 10 62 130 1 P Po 5 000 dd 0 a D 0 0 B 0 0 0 Qo Figure 2 2 NK NET tab 2 4 Configuration and Operation NK NET User Guide v02 Device Details Serial Num read only the serial number is set in the factory before shipping and is unique to each device This parameter is not user configurable Version read only the software version Network Settings N A Serial Num read only the serial number is set in the factory before shipping and is unique to each device This parameter is not user configurable Hardware Rev read only the hardware version of the NK NET Details assigned by the user to give an NK NET specific details For example a physical location or a brief description of its use This field has a maximum of 16 characters and is used for description and identification only MAC Address
44. vent shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profit Implied warranties including that of merchantability 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 ownership Extended Warranty For customers that require a longer warranty period Ross offers an extended warranty plan to extend the standard warranty period by one year increments For more information contact your regional sales manager Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the env
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