Grass Valley CR Series v.3.2 - Manual (Page 79)

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CR Series
User’s Guide
General Stand-Alone Networks
A stand-alone network comprises 1–4 routers, one or more control panels, and an Ethernet
switch. If you have an automation system, the panels are not strictly required, but are helpful for
testing.
(A stand-alone can include CR6400 routers and panels as well as routers and panels of other
types.)
The network can include captive and remote panels. It should include a PC on which you can
run CRSC. (CRSC, although not used with a stand-alone network, can provide a better view of
stand-alone routers and panels and can be used for firmware updates.)
 If you are using devices that were previously used in a CRSC network, you must restore them
to their factory-default states. To do that, turn the rotary switches to position 0 and cycle
power. Then turn the rotary switches to different non-zero positions and proceed to make
network connections.
1 First ensure that all your routers and remote panels have power and are functioning.
2 Ensure that each router has a unique rotary switch setting in the range 1–4. The switch posi-
tion determines the router’s level.
3 Ensure that each remote panel module has a unique rotary switch setting in the range 1–15.
(The letters A–F on the rotary switch represent the values 10–15.)
4 Connect and power-up your Ethernet switch. Use CAT5 Ethernet cable or better. Verify that
the switch is operating and that all ports are communicating. You should see both green and
amber communication lights at the Ethernet connectors of the routers and remote panel
modules.
5 If your panels are mounted, they should power up with their panel lock button high-tally red
and all source and destination buttons illuminated (low-tally). Turn panel lock off if you wish
to operate a panel.
6 Level buttons should be high-tally for each level in the network. Each source and each desti-
nation button should be illuminated — and high tally when selected.
Report and correct any failures before proceeding.
Further Testing
Perform a few multi-level takes and locks. See Chapter 5, Operating a Stand-Alone Router , for
instructions.
Report failures to Grass Valley customer service.
CRSC Network
A CRSC network comprises one or more routers (up to 8 levels), one or more remote panels, and
an Ethernet switch. If you have an automation or control system, the panels are not strictly
required, but are helpful for testing.
The network should not include captive panels. It must include a PC on which you can run CRSC.
(CRSC is a requirement for creating a CRSC network.)
1 First ensure that all your routers and remote panels have power and are functioning.
2 Connect and power-up your Ethernet switch. Use CAT5 Ethernet cable or better. Verify that
the switch is operating and that all ports are communicating. You should see both green and