Grass Valley 8972PX - Manual (Page 43)

8972PX — Instruction Manual 43
Configuration
Configuration
The 8972PX module configuration operating parameters are set using the
web pages and the Newton Control Panel which require the presence of the
8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface module.
Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions:
• Module Configuration and Monitoring (below)
• Configuration Summary Table ( page 83 )
Module Configuration and Monitoring
8972PX module configuration and monitoring is performed using a web
browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel when the
8900NET Network Interface module is present in the GeckoFlex frame.
Each of these interfaces is described below. In addition, monitoring of
signal status can be done with the GPI interface and an SNMP application.
8900NET Module Information
Refer to the 8900NET Network Interface Module Instruction Manual for infor-
mation on the 8900NET Network Interface module and setting up and
operating the GeckoFlex frame network.
Note The 8900NET module in the GeckoFlex frame must be running software
version 4.2.0 or higher for proper remote and control panel operation.
Upgrade software and instructions for the 8900NET can be downloaded from
the Grass Valley web site. See
System Requirements on page 10 .
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.