Grass Valley 8977AP-4B - Manual (Page 21)

8977AP-4B/4U — Instruction Manual 21
Remote Configuration
Remote Configuration
The 8977AP-4B and 8977AP-4U configuration and monitoring is per-
formed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control
Panel in the GeckoFlex frame (8900FFN). Each of these interfaces is
described below.
8900NET Module Information
Refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual from
4.0.2 version 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 web site. Refer to Contacting Grass Valley
on page 4 .
Newton Control Panel Configuration
A Newton Control Panel (hard 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.
• Recommended for real-time control of module configuration parame-
ters, providing the fastest response time.
Note Some module functions are not available with the Newton Control Panel,
such as factory default recalls.