Grass Valley CR Series v.3.2 User Manual
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CR Series
User’s Guide
Routers and remote panel modules come from the factory ready for stand-alone operation. If
they are to be used either in a CRSC network or in an NV9000 network, they must be configured
for such use. Once configured, they must be reset if they are to work in stand-alone mode.
A remote panel module must be configured either for a CRSC network, an NV9000 network, or
stand-alone mode. These configuration modes are not compatible.
Stand-Alone Routers
Figure 2-1 compares a stand-alone router with a captive panel to a stand-alone router network
with remote panel modules:
Fig. 2-1: Standalone Router vs. a Network of Routers
CRSC Network
A CRSC network has the same topology as a stand-alone network (shown in Figure 2-1), except
(1) the routers and remote panel modules have been configured under CRSC which provides a
more elegant solution to system design.
CRSC networks do support the use of CR6400 routers and panels.
NV9000 Network
An NV9000 network supports a larger number of routers. Commands issue from the remote
panels to the NV9000 which then dispatches the instructions to the routers. The routers return
status to the NV9000 which in turn relays the status to the remote panels.
An NV9000 system can also receive commands from many other control panel types.
CR Series routers can be used with an NV9000 router control system. The NV9000 system
extends the capabilities of the compact routers.
An NV9000 network is constructed and operated according to the requirements of the NV9000
router control system. Configuration and control of the routers is entirely within the scope of
NV9000-SE Utilities, although you can use CRSC to designate the IP addresses of the compact
routers. See
Standalone Router and
“Captive” Control Panel
Networked Routers
with Remote Panels
Remote Panel 1
Router 1
Router 2
Router 3
Router 4
Remote Panel 2
Ethernet Switch
PC