Grass Valley CR Series v.3.2 - Manual (Page 82)

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Installation
Testing
GPIO Functions
Each of the 16 GP inputs switch a corresponding video input to CQ output 1. The 4 GP outputs
signal alarms and status. See
GPIO Connections for CQX Digital Video Routers on page 129 for
details.
Using CRSC for Testing
You can use CRSC to view the CQX crosspoint. CRSC presents a 16×8 crosspoint matrix that you
can use to perform takes directly and to view takes and locks performed at a CQX panel.
You can also use CRSC to perform (destination) lock maintenance.
NV9000 Network
An NV9000 network includes one or more compact routers (up to 8 router partitions, or levels),
one or more remote panels acting as NV9000 panels, and an Ethernet switch for each panel/
router network and possibly an Ethernet switch for the house net or config net to which you
configuration PC is connected. The NV9000 network might include large routers and NV96xx
control panels and other equipment, but that equipment is not the concern of this guide.
The NV9000 network centers around a system controller (i.e., an NV960, NV920, or NV915). The
NV9000 network might also include automation.
The network allows captive panels but does not include them (although they do show the
status of the routers on which they are mounted).
Use these guidelines to test your network:
1 First ensure that all your routers and remote panels have power and are functioning.
2 Verify that the Ethernet 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.
3 Follow the steps for initial setup as described in the CRSC User’s Guide. This ensures that all
routers and remote panel modules on your network are properly connected.
To confirm that you have done this, choose the ‘CR Series Ethernet Settings’ page in CRSC
and examine the list of devices. All devices in your network should be present in the list with
the IP addresses that you have chosen.
You can perform similar tests in the ‘System’ pane (and pages) of NV9000-SE Utilities.
4 If necessary, choose the ‘Firmware Update’ page in CRSC and upload current firmware to all
routers and remote panel modules. It takes about 2–3 minutes per device.
Report and correct any failures before proceeding.
Simple Testing with CRSC
NV9000 networks that use compact routers require some setup in CRSC. (Other NVISION series
routers require some setup in UniConfig or MRC. It is the same idea.) The principal use of CRSC is
(a) to assign IP addresses to all the routers and remote panel modules and (b) to specify the
router partitions (a.k.a. levels). This use of CRSC in an NV9000 network is no different from the
setup required by a CRSC network. A third function is to change all remote panel modules to
NV9000 mode.