Grass Valley NV9000-SE v.3.0 - Manual (Page 25)

NV9000-SE Utilities • User’s Guide 5
1. Getting Started
An Overview
An Overview
NV9000-SE is designed to follow, as closely as possible, common tasks and facility structure to
create a more intuitive configuration process.
NV9000-SE fits into the routing control scheme as follows:
If using a previous version of NV9000-SE or older configuration software, contact Customer Sup-
port for information on using legacy applications.
The NV9000 system controller is comprised of a mixture of hardware and software components
that must be configured by the user before the system is placed into service.
Please note:
• Configuration — The configuration process requires that certain conventions are followed. As
an important prerequisite, read this guide thoroughly before powering up the system for the first
time.
• Planning — As with any configuration system, the more planning, the smoother the installation.
Prior to installation, spend time deciding on device naming conventions, where (and how) the
various system routers will be connected, and how panels will be laid out. These factors will
save time during the configuration “editing” process.
Understanding the NV9000-SE Concept
This section provides a high-level overview that simplifies the understanding of how NV9000-SE
fits into routing in general.
Configuration
Configuration (using NV9000-SE) is the process of creating a comprehensive database of your
inputs, outputs and devices. Initial configuration steps involve defining device interfaces, what
Master
Control
NV9000
System
Controller
9000-SE
SysMgr
Router
PGSE
UniConfig
Router Router • • •
GUI/
Status
CP CP • • •
Ethernet
Control
Status
Prim./Sec.
SNMP
Auto-
mation
Tally UMD
Facility
Network
Ethernet
(operators)
(DHCP)
(operators)
CP
Status
Command
Ethernet
DB Config