Thomson 8900NET - Manuals

8900NET Instruction Manual 5 Preface About This Manual This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module in the Gecko Signal Processing System family. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the Gecko 8900 Series frame and power supply...

8900NET Instruction Manual 7 8900NET Network Interface Module Introduction The 8900 Network Interface module (8900NET) is designed to operate in all Gecko 8900 Signal Processing frame versions. Note The 8900TX-V/-A frame must be upgraded to a TF-V/-A frame (with fans) before installing an 8900NET mo...

8 8900NET Instruction Manual Introduction Remote Control Panel The 8900NET module with version 2.1 or later software allows the frame to be remotely controlled by external control panels. These panels are con-nected via the Ethernet port. Refer to the control panel documentation for details. Basic N...

8900NET Instruction Manual 9 Installation Installation This section describes placing the module in the Gecko 8900 frame and cabling the communications ports. Procedures for power-up, DIP switch settings, and network configuration of the module are described in fol-lowing sections. Module Placement ...

8900NET Instruction Manual 11 Installation Cabling This section describes physical connections, the connectors and cables, used for network communications. Setup procedures for each type of con-nection are described in Establishing Frame Network Identity on page 19 . An example of control and monito...

12 8900NET Instruction Manual Installation Note The cable used for this connection is a DB-9F to DB-9M, straight-through cable available from Grass Valley as part of cable kit model 8900CAB (10 ft./3 m length). The communication parameters for the RS-232 connection are: • Baud rate: 9600 • Data bits...

14 8900NET Instruction Manual Installation Ethernet Cable The 8900NET module enables the frame’s RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Through this port the 8900 frame can connect to: • A single PC with a network card (point-to-point), or • A local area network (LAN) through a network hub. Point-to-Point Connec...

16 8900NET Instruction Manual Power Up Power Up The various front LED indicators and configuration switches are illustrated in Figure 10 . Upon power-up, all LEDs should light for the duration of the initialization process. After initialization the Power LED will be on and the red Network Module LED...

8900NET Instruction Manual 17 Power Up Monitor Module Indicator LEDs The possible LED status and conditions indicated are shown in Table 1 . Table 1. Indicator LEDs and Conditions Indicated LED LED State Condition POWER (green) Off Power is off or on-board regulator has failed On continuously Module...

18 8900NET Instruction Manual Enabling Alarms and Fan Speed Control Option Enabling Alarms and Fan Speed Control Option The 8900NET module has two eight-position DIP switches (S1 and S2) that enable or disable the fault reporting functions and the variable fan speed option (see Figure 11 ). Enabled ...

8900NET Instruction Manual 19 Establishing Frame Network Identity Establishing Frame Network Identity The initial configuration of the 8900NET module, using the RS-232 port (refer to Figure 6 on page 12 ), establishes the frame’s network identity to enable the operation of the Web-based GUI. A PC ru...

20 8900NET Instruction Manual Establishing Frame Network Identity Figure 12. Local IP and Subnet Addressing Setting Frame Network Identity After you have connected the PC to the RS-232 port (refer to RS-232 Com- munication Port Cable on page 11 ) and established communication using the terminal emul...

22 8900NET Instruction Manual Web Browser Setup Network Configuration Storage 8900NET software version 3.0.0 and later enables storage of the IP addresses (network configuration) on the frame backplane on frames that are equipped with storage capability (see Figure 5 on page 11 ). In earlier version...

8900NET Instruction Manual 23 Web Browser Setup Web Browser Notes • If applicable, configure the browser for direct HTTP requests to the frame rather than addressing a Proxy Web Server. The Modular Frame Web Server will typically be installed inside the firewall. • For older Netscape browsers, the C...

24 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI Using the 8900NET GUI Once the frame’s first page—Frame Status—has been accessed (see Figure 13 on page 25 ), navigation can be done using the hypertext Link List in the left column. The Link List is a two-tier list with the frame’s devices at the ...

8900NET Instruction Manual 25 Using the 8900NET GUI Figure 13. 8900NET GUI for Frame Control Module Slot Status Module Slot Status icons report one of the following ( Table 4 ): Table 4. Module Status Indicators Icon Color Module Status Icon Text Indication White None Empty No module detected in slo...

26 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI During initial polling, modules that do not respond immediately may tran-sition to a WARNING, MODULE NOT RESPONDING status. In this case, this is a tem- porary status until a maximum number of sequential attempts fail and a Fault is reported. Note ...

8900NET Instruction Manual 27 Using the 8900NET GUI Legacy Module Support Installation of 8500 and 8800 modules shipped prior to November 15, 1999 will cause interruption of the 8900TFN frame communication bus. Modules shipped after this date have pins removed in the rear connector to provide compat...

28 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI Frame Configuration Page Use the Frame Configuration page shown in Figure 15 to: • Activate the Locate Frame function, • Save or recall a frame configuration to a default file, • Assign the frame a name, index number, and location, • Designate a Do...

8900NET Instruction Manual 29 Using the 8900NET GUI 8900NET Module Interface This section describes GUI functions for the 8900NET module. Viewing Network Module Status The Status page illustrated in Figure 16 displays 8900NET: • Module identity, location and internal diagnostic Pass/Fail /Warning, s...

30 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI Network Module Configuration for SNMP The Grass Valley Modular Control and Monitoring System uses the Simple Network Monitoring Protocol (SNMP) internet standard for reporting status information to remote monitoring stations. The 8900NET Configura-...

8900NET Instruction Manual 31 Using the 8900NET GUI After reading the agreement, click on Agree to finish installing the SNMP Agent ( Figure 18 ). Clicking the Decline button will abort the SNMP Agent installation and return you to the Configuration page. Figure 18. Installing the SNMP Agent

8900NET Instruction Manual 33 Using the 8900NET GUI SNMP Report Activation Each report destination has an activation control that can select one of the following modes of operation: • CREATE – GO creates a new report destination that becomes active after the next module reboot. • CREATE – WAIT creat...

34 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI Media Module Slot Configuration Media module slots may be named to reflect specific functions for that slot or module within the facility. The assigned name is stored on the 8900NET module and travels with that module if it is moved to another fram...

8900NET Instruction Manual 35 Using the 8900NET GUI Assign a name to the input signal to the module in the Input Signal Name field. The slot configuration for each media module is automatically saved peri-odically (once an hour) to the 8900NET module in that frame. You may also select the Learn Modu...

36 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI Figure 21. 8900NET Module Network Identification Page After initial frame network addressing is done using the RS-232 port, sub-sequent address changes may be made using the menu shown above. Note SubNet Mask and Gateway IP Address are required. Re...

8900NET Instruction Manual 37 Using the 8900NET GUI Updating Software The following procedure describes the software download process for the 8900NET module running version 3.2.0 and later. Software download pro-cedures for media modules residing in the networked Gecko 8900 frame will vary according...

38 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI Software Update Procedure 1. Acquire the software update files from Grass Valley (refer to Figure 22 ). Software upgrade packages may be available on the Grass Valley web site. The free FTP server software is also available. a. Connect to the Grass...

8900NET Instruction Manual 39 Using the 8900NET GUI 2. Move or extract the module update files into an FTPD modular directory. The module software update files must reside in a directory that the FTPD can access. The Grass Valley supplied FTPD is configured to access a directory designated: \modular...

8900NET Instruction Manual 45 Using the 8900NET GUI m. You will see the Choose Server Profile screen ( Figure 28 ). Select Tiny - never block another task . n. Click on Next > . Figure 28. Choose Server Profile o. You will see the Ready To Install screen. Click on Next > . An installation mete...

46 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI An Icon (see Figure 29 ) will have been created in the Program Group window that was selected in Step g (see Figure 24 on page 41 ). Figure 29. FTPD Icon in Program Group Window 5. Move the FTP Daemon Start-up Configuration Files. The FTP Daemon ha...

8900NET Instruction Manual 47 Using the 8900NET GUI 6. Edit the ftpusers.sms file adding the user name information illustrated at the bottom of Figure 30 . Figure 30. User Name and Password File ftpuser.sms Note The FTPD configuration files themselves should be installed in a password protected dire...

48 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI The Xitami Console will open as a DOS window. There will be a log of events, at least one of which will indicate it is accepting connec-tions (see Figure 31 ). Figure 31. Typical FTPD Console Screen The IP Address line should actually indicate the ...

50 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI a. Open a web browser on a PC that is connected over the network to the Gecko 8900 frame. b. Enter the URL of the frame where the module to be updated resides. The frame’s main status page will appear. c. Click on the module’s link and then click o...

8900NET Instruction Manual 51 Using the 8900NET GUI h. Submit the form and start the update process by entering the user name and password and clicking on Apply . After you click on Apply , the web page will display a Progress Mon- itor. Wait a few seconds for the Progress Monitor to begin. i. If th...

52 8900NET Instruction Manual Using the 8900NET GUI k. Once the download has started and there are no error messages, wait for the Success screen to appear, then click on Software Update or the refresh button again to refresh the page. Note Do not click anywhere on the web page while the download is...

8900NET Instruction Manual 53 Specifications Specifications Table 5. 8900NET Specifications Parameter Value Recommended Software Web browser Netscape 4.x or Internet Explorer 4.x or later PC operating system Windows 95/98 or later Terminal emulation Hyperterminal Environmental Frame temperature rang...

54 8900NET Instruction Manual Service Service The 8900NET modules make extensive use of surface-mount technology and programmed parts to achieve compact size and adherence to demanding technical specifications. Circuit modules should not be ser-viced in the field. If your module is not operating cor...

8900NET Instruction Manual 55 Service 3. Is the correct IP Address/URL being used to address the frame? If a Domain Name is being used to address the frame, try to connect using the frame IP Address instead. The Domain Name may not be properly assigned in the local Domain Name Server or in the works...

8900NET Instruction Manual 57 Service c. Check for possible Ethernet MAC Address collisions. If the Frame ID Memory chip installed on the rear of the frame is missing or has failed, the frame adopts the default Ethernet MAC Address. If more than one frame in the Network adopts the default Ethernet M...

8900NET Instruction Manual 61 Service block of the 8900NET module is Enabled, and Check that the MODULE HEALTH REPORTING parameter on the frame’s CONFIGURATION page is Enabled. • Check that the SNMP Manager is properly configured to receive the Event Messages. Check that the SNMP Manager has been as...

62 8900NET Instruction Manual Functional Description Functional Description Refer to the block diagram in Figure 37 while reading the following func- tional description. Figure 37. 8900NET Block Diagram Temperature Sensing Two temperature sensors on the module report to the microprocessor when they ...

8900NET Instruction Manual 63 Functional Description ROM and RAM Software updates can be made to the 8900NET ROM through the Web-based interface. Non-volatile RAM is provided to store key setup values when power is cycled. Ethernet Port The 10Base-T Ethernet port provides configuration and monitorin...

64 8900NET Instruction Manual Functional Description Fan Speed Control and Monitor The fan speed circuit controls the speed of the fans based upon the ambient temperature in the area in which the frame is located. If the temperature is 30° C or lower, the fans are set to minimum speed. For temperatu...

8900NET Instruction Manual 65 Appendix Compatibility Matrix The compatibility matrix in Table 6 lists the modules that can reside in the 8900TFN frame, features that are supported, the module assembly numbers and how software updates are handled. For the latest information on any module, software av...

8900NET Instruction Manual 67 Compatibility Matrix Control and Monitoring Support The following abbreviations are used to indicate the features supported or not supported by the modules listed in Table 6 : • No comm — The module does not support any remote control or mon-itoring functions. • Basic s...

8900NET Instruction Manual 69 Index Numerics 25-pin adaptor 13 A agent software (SNMP) 30 alarm reporting 18 B backplane 10 baud rate 12 block diagram 62 C cable crossover 14 Ethernet 14 LAN 15 RS-232 11 cable kit 11 Comm 1 port 12 compatibility matrix 65 control panel 8 controller module 9 D daemon...