Grass Valley 8943RDA - Manual (Page 38)

38 8943RDA/-D/-DFR — Instruction Manual
Configuration
Remote Configuration
The 8943RDA configuration and monitoring can also be performed using a
web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel when
the 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface module is present in the
GeckoFlex frame (8900FFN). Each of these interfaces is summarized below.
8900NET Module Information
Refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual available
online in PDF format for information on the 8900NET Network Interface
Module and setting up and operating the GeckoFlex 8900 frame network.
Note Upgrade software and instructions for the 8900NET can be downloaded from
the Grass Valley ftp and web sites.
Newton Control Panel Configuration
A Newton Control Panel (hard and/or soft version) can be interfaced to the
GeckoFlex frame over the local network. Refer to the documentation that
accompanies the Newton Modular Control System for installation, config-
uration, and operation information.
Control panel access offers the following considerations for module config-
uration and monitoring:
• Ability to separate system level tasks from operation ones, minimizing
the potential for on-air mistakes.
• Ability to group modular products—regardless of their physical loca-
tions—into logical groups (channels) that you can easily manipulate
with user-configured knobs.
• Update software for applicable modules and assign frame and panel IP
addresses with the NetConfig Networking application.
• Recommended for real-time control of module configuration parame-
ters, providing the fastest response time.
Note Not all module functions are available with the control panel, such as factory
default recalls.