System requirements – Grass Valley 8972PX User Manual
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8972PX — Instruction Manual
System Requirements
The main features of this module are summarized below:
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Two module set including a hot-swappable front and dual rear module.
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Two relay-protected changeover input signals, the Primary and the Sec-
ondary, continuously feed a relay-protected Program output,
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An Alternate input is also available as a backup candidate.
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Passive Bypass Only mode to maintain signal path in the event of
power failure and for maintenance purposes.
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Eight outputs, including:
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One main relay-protected output with passive bypass feature.
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One electronic output that follows the main input.
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Three output pairs that can be user-configured to follow one of five
choices: Program, Backup Candidate, Primary Input, Secondary
Input, or Alternate Input inputs.
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Manual switching controls including a GPI interface, web pages,
Newton Control Panel, front edge pushbuttons, and SNMP commands,
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An Autonomous mode that can be set in module configuration to
switch the input to the Program Output based on signal health status
(
Good
or
Not Good
) of the HD, SD or DVB ASI signal inputs.
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Module configuration can be done with the web pages or using the
Newton Control Panel.
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Autonomous module control can be overridden by using any manual
switching control.
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SNMP health monitoring is supported through the 8900NET module
with applications such as NetCentral.
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Software updating using NetConfig or an microSD card.
System Requirements
8972PX module operation requires the presence of an 8900NET Network
Interface module in a GeckoFlex frame running software version 4.2.0 or
later for configuration. The latest version is recommended. Check the soft-
ware version of your 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface module by
navigating to the Frame Status web page (see
example) and noting the software version given below the frame graphic.
The latest 8900NET module software as of this printing is version 4.3.0 and
can be downloaded free of charge directly from the Grass Valley ftp site at
this location:
ftp://ftp.grassvalley.com/modular/8900/8900net/