Broadlinx – Grass Valley Trinix NXT v.3.3.1 User Manual
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Trinix NXT — Installation and Service Manual
Section 1 — Introduction
signal presence, reclocking settings, etc.) as well as enables the firmware
updates via network connection.
For Protected Path operations, the Broadlinx software can be configured to
monitor router outputs that are feeding critical downstream equipment
(such as a transmitter). If the “primary” output signal is interrupted, the
system will automatically select the “secondary” output that is carrying the
same signal and trigger a system alarm. Protected path operation is avail-
able for single-frame and redundant frame system configurations. Pro-
tected path operation requires the HO-33120 HD/SD Output Boards or the
HO-3G Output Boards in the paths to be protected. For more information
on, see the Protected Paths section.
Broadlinx
The Broadlinx option, which consists of Broadlinx software running on the
NR-33000 Sync/NIC/OPM board, allows SMS 7000 or Encore control
using Grass Valley CPL (Control Point Language) through an Ethernet con-
nection.
Broadlinx will also support SNMP/NetCentral monitoring with the correct
license.
The monitoring network consists of a Windows PC, network interface con-
nection (NIC) circuitry on the NR-33000 board, and microprocessors on
each circuit board in the system. All of the processors are interconnected via
a communications bus (Com Bus).
Broadlinx Web Page Monitoring
Broadlinx uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) Web pages to deliver
detailed system information through the network to a PC with Microsoft
Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer (Internet Explorer 6 or newer is recom-
mended for best performance).
Broadlinx also provides Web pages for the following operations:
•
Network configuration of the NR-33000 boards
•
Downloading of software upgrades to the various boards in the system
•
System monitoring using Internet Explorer
Typical aspects that can be monitored are “warnings” or alarms for all the
voltages on each circuit board, input signal presence, and output reclocking
status. Information about the current version of firmware that is being used
is also available.
For more information, see Broadlinx / Internet Explorer Monitoring
.