Grass Valley 8985FS v.1.3.2 - Manual (Page 11)

8985FSP/FS — Instruction Manual 11
Installation
Software Requirements
8985FSP software version 1.3.2 requires the presence of an 8900NET (Net
Card) Network Interface module for configuration. The local front edge
configuration controls for this module are not functional.
The latest version is recommended for optimum operation and must be at
4.3.0 for software updating. Check the software version of your 8900NET
module by navigating to the Frame Status web page (
Figure 10 on page 30 )
and noting the software version given below the frame graphic. Check the
Grass Valley ftp server at this link for the latest 8900NET release:
ftp://ftp.grassvalley.com/modular/8900/8900NET
Installation
The 8985FSP consists of a front and rear module set that can only be
installed into a GeckoFlex frame.
Installation of the 8985 module set is a process of:
1. Determining the placement of the 8985FSP or 8985FS module based on
genlock timing configuration (
page 11 ),
2. Placing the 8900GFR-R rear module in a rear frame slot ( page 15 ),
3. Installing the Genlock submodule option on the front module
(
page 16 ),
4. Placing the front module in the corresponding front slot ( page 18 ),
5. Installing the optional SFP Fiber Optic submodule ( page 19 ), and
6. Cabling the signal ports ( page 21 ).
All GeckoFlex front and rear modules can be inserted and removed from
an GeckoFlex frame with power on.
8985FSP/FS Module Placement For Genlock Timing
Before installing the 8985FSP or FS module, you will first need to determine
if and how you want to use a genlock reference or the available frame ref-
erence buses. The genlock timing from an 8900GEN-SM submodule can be
utilized in several ways. Refer to the 8900GEN-SM GeckoFlex Genlock
Instruction Manual available online for a complete overview of using the
genlock reference. This manual can be found in PDF format at the following
URL on the Grass Valley web site:
www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular