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5. Operation
Chapter 5 provides operating instructions for the NV5128. It presents the following topics:
• Overview
• NV9000 Router Control System
• Third-Party Router Control Systems
Overview
To use the NV5128 router, you need a router control system. The router control system provides an
interface for the operations and maintenance personnel. Through the router control system, signal
switching can be actively configured, reference inputs selected, partitions for organizing signal
switching created, and certain system functions monitored.
The NV5128 was designed to partner with the NV9000 or NV915 control system. However, the
routers are designed with a certain degree of flexibility and can be used with certain third-party
router control systems. For detailed information on using the NV9000 or NV915 control system,
see the associated User’s Guide. For information on using third-party router control systems, see
the third-party vendor literature and User Guide. You can also contact Miranda for more informa-
tion on compatible control systems. (See
Technical Support Contact Information on page iii.)
NV9000 Router Control System
Most facilities require multi-level switching capability (audio follow video, for example) and intui-
tive device naming capabilities. The choice of control system dramatically affects how operators
use the NV5128 and the ease with which devices are accessed.
Miranda’s NV9000 and NV915 control systems provide a powerful and flexible approach to con-
trolling Miranda equipment and third party equipment. The Miranda control systems are comprised
of software and hardware. The control system application runs on a server and can be loaded on a
primary server alone, or also on a secondary (redundant) server as a fail-over backup. Miranda con-
trol panels or third-party systems connected to the server can be used to manage the router and
other network equipment.
Miranda’s NV9000 control system offers the choice of several control surfaces, supports redun-
dancy and facilitates easy expansion as routing needs change. The NV9000 control system is also
capable of interfacing with third-party signal routing equipment. Because of the variety of features,
capabilities and limitations of other manufacturers’ equipment, users are urged to work closely with
Miranda’s technical staff and with the supplier of the third-party equipment when integrating it into
an NV9000 control system.