8900NET NETWORK INTERFACE MODULE Instruction Manual SOFTWARE VERSION 3.2.
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Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 8900NET Network Interface Module Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8900NET Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4 Updating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Update Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service . . . . . . . . .
Preface About This Manual This manual describes the features of a specific 8900 module in the Gecko Signal Processing System family. As part of this module family, it is subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the Gecko 8900 Series frame and power supply documentation (see the Gecko 8900 Frames Instruction Manual).
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8900NET Network Interface Module Introduction The 8900 Network Interface module (8900NET) is designed to operate in all Gecko 8900 Signal Processing frame versions. Note The 8900TX-V/-A frame must be upgraded to a TF-V/-A frame (with fans) before installing an 8900NET module. The 8900NET module provides control and monitor access to the frame and its audio/video modules through a web browser graphical user interface (GUI).
Introduction Remote Control Panel The 8900NET module with version 2.1 or later software allows the frame to be remotely controlled by external control panels. These panels are connected via the Ethernet port. Refer to the control panel documentation for details. Basic Network Design The 8900NET module can be employed in either a point-to-point or local area network (LAN) control/monitoring configuration. Figure 1 illustrates a point-to-point configuration. Figure 1.
Installation Installation This section describes placing the module in the Gecko 8900 frame and cabling the communications ports. Procedures for power-up, DIP switch settings, and network configuration of the module are described in following sections. Module Placement in the Gecko 8900 Frame There are ten cell locations in the frame to accommodate either analog or digital modules. These are the left ten locations. Refer to Figure 3. The two cells on the right are allocated for the power supplies.
Installation To install the 8900NET module in the frame: 1. Insert the module, connector end first (see Figure 4), with the component side of the module facing to the right side of the frame. Instead of an ejector tab, the 8900NET module has a connector tab with a circular finger-hole for pulling the module. 2. Verify that the module connector seats properly and securely against the backplane. Figure 4.
Installation Cabling This section describes physical connections, the connectors and cables, used for network communications. Setup procedures for each type of connection are described in Establishing Frame Network Identity on page 19. An example of control and monitoring connectors on the 8900TFN frame are illustrated in Figure 5. Note There are several versions of frames in the Gecko 8900 Series. Refer to the 8900 Series Frames manual that came with your frame for the latest information on cabling.
Installation Note The cable used for this connection is a DB-9F to DB-9M, straight-through cable available from Grass Valley as part of cable kit model 8900CAB (10 ft./ 3 m length).
Installation If the PC uses a 25-pin RS-232 connector, use a cable adapter as shown in Figure 7. Note The 25-pin adaptor is available from Grass Valley as part of cable kit model 8900CAB. Figure 7.
Installation Ethernet Cable The 8900NET module enables the frame’s RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Through this port the 8900 frame can connect to: • A single PC with a network card (point-to-point), or • A local area network (LAN) through a network hub. Point-to-Point Connection Figure 8 illustrates the crossover cable connection and pinout for a pointto-point connection to the controlling PC.
Installation Local Area Network (LAN) Connection Figure 9 illustrates the cable connection for a LAN connection to a network hub. Note Because of varying length requirements and ready availability from network equipment suppliers, this cable is not supplied by Grass Valley. Figure 9.
Power Up Power Up The various front LED indicators and configuration switches are illustrated in Figure 10. Upon power-up, all LEDs should light for the duration of the initialization process. After initialization the Power LED will be on and the red Network Module LED (labeled NM) should go off. All other LEDs report detected conditions within the frame and the installed modules. If the NM LED does not go off, the board needs servicing. Figure 10.
Power Up Monitor Module Indicator LEDs The possible LED status and conditions indicated are shown in Table 1. Table 1.
Enabling Alarms and Fan Speed Control Option Enabling Alarms and Fan Speed Control Option The 8900NET module has two eight-position DIP switches (S1 and S2) that enable or disable the fault reporting functions and the variable fan speed option (see Figure 11). Enabled fault alarms drive on-board LEDs and can also be sent to SNMP monitoring stations when the SNMP network and Agent software has been installed and configured (see Network Module Configuration for SNMP on page 30). Figure 11.
Establishing Frame Network Identity Establishing Frame Network Identity The initial configuration of the 8900NET module, using the RS-232 port (refer to Figure 6 on page 12), establishes the frame’s network identity to enable the operation of the Web-based GUI. A PC running a terminal emulation application is used to set the initial parameters for network communication. Once initial identity is established, the GUI can be used to make subsequent changes to the networking parameters.
Establishing Frame Network Identity Figure 12. Local IP and Subnet Addressing Subnet 2 IP Gateway Remote PC 182.1.2.2 Subnet 1 182.1.2.1 LOCK LOCK FAULT PS 1 PS 2 127.1.2.1 8900TFN frame 127.1.2.3 Router LOCK LOCK FAULT PS 1 PS 2 8900TFN frame 127.1.2.4 FTP Server 127.1.2.6 0612-17 Local PC 127.1.2.
Establishing Frame Network Identity If a change is made, it is necessary to reboot this machine. This will occur automatically when you have completed making changes. Do you wish to change any of the values? y/n (n): y For each parameter, you will be given the name of the parameter and its current value in parenthesis. To change it, just type in the new value. If you don't wish to change it, just hit the Enter key.
Web Browser Setup Network Configuration Storage 8900NET software version 3.0.0 and later enables storage of the IP addresses (network configuration) on the frame backplane on frames that are equipped with storage capability (see Figure 5 on page 11). In earlier versions of software and frame types with no storage capacity, the IP addresses are stored on the 8900NET module and stay with the module when it is moved to another frame. There are a number of ways to determine what type of frame you have.
Web Browser Setup Web Browser Notes • If applicable, configure the browser for direct HTTP requests to the frame rather than addressing a Proxy Web Server. The Modular Frame Web Server will typically be installed inside the firewall. • For older Netscape browsers, the Cache should be configured to always refresh.
Using the 8900NET GUI Using the 8900NET GUI Once the frame’s first page—Frame Status—has been accessed (see Figure 13 on page 25), navigation can be done using the hypertext Link List in the left column. The Link List is a two-tier list with the frame’s devices at the highest tier and sub-pages for each device in a secondary tier (sub-list) below the parent device. To navigate from device to device, click on a device link. This will open the device’s status page and open the sub-list of device pages.
Using the 8900NET GUI Figure 13. 8900NET GUI for Frame Control The Links section lists the frame and its current modules. The selected link's Status page is first displayed and the sub-list of links for the selection is opened. The sub-list allows you to select a particular information page for the selected device. Content display section displays the information page for the selected frame or module (frame slot icons are also active links).
Using the 8900NET GUI During initial polling, modules that do not respond immediately may transition to a WARNING, MODULE NOT RESPONDING status. In this case, this is a temporary status until a maximum number of sequential attempts fail and a Fault is reported. Note The first release of 8960DEC module code causes a Fault condition because it never responds on the Frame Bus.
Using the 8900NET GUI Legacy Module Support Installation of 8500 and 8800 modules shipped prior to November 15, 1999 will cause interruption of the 8900TFN frame communication bus. Modules shipped after this date have pins removed in the rear connector to provide compatibility. Compatible modules can be identified by the absence of connector pins 10 and 50 (see Figure 14). Incompatible legacy modules can be returned to Grass Valley for upgrade to the new connector.
Using the 8900NET GUI Frame Configuration Page Use the Frame Configuration page shown in Figure 15 to: • Activate the Locate Frame function, • Save or recall a frame configuration to a default file, • Assign the frame a name, index number, and location, • Designate a Documentation Server Address for accessing user manuals in pdf format, and • Enabling/disabling frame status reports for SNMP monitoring. Figure 15.
Using the 8900NET GUI 8900NET Module Interface This section describes GUI functions for the 8900NET module. Viewing Network Module Status The Status page illustrated in Figure 16 displays 8900NET: • Module identity, location and internal diagnostic Pass/Fail /Warning, status, • Hardware and software properties, and • Status of on-board hardware configuration switches (set as described in Enabling Alarms and Fan Speed Control Option on page 18).
Using the 8900NET GUI Network Module Configuration for SNMP The Grass Valley Modular Control and Monitoring System uses the Simple Network Monitoring Protocol (SNMP) internet standard for reporting status information to remote monitoring stations. The 8900NET Configuration page provides SNMP setup. When SNMP Agent software is installed on the 8900NET module, enabled status reports are sent to an SNMP Manager such as the Grass Valley’s NetCentral application.
Using the 8900NET GUI After reading the agreement, click on Agree to finish installing the SNMP Agent (Figure 18). Clicking the Decline button will abort the SNMP Agent installation and return you to the Configuration page. Figure 18.
Using the 8900NET GUI When the SNMP Agent is successfully installed, the Configuration page will contain the setup items shown in Figure 19. Figure 19.
Using the 8900NET GUI SNMP Report Activation Each report destination has an activation control that can select one of the following modes of operation: • CREATE – GO creates a new report destination that becomes active after the next module reboot. • CREATE – WAIT creates a new report destination that remains out of service until the user selects active and then reboots the module. • ACTIVE changes a NOT IN SERVICE report destination to active after the next module reboot.
Using the 8900NET GUI Media Module Slot Configuration Media module slots may be named to reflect specific functions for that slot or module within the facility. The assigned name is stored on the 8900NET module and travels with that module if it is moved to another frame. To assign a slot name you must access the specific slot’s page and open the Slot Config menu for that slot. An example for the 8960DMX is shown in Figure 20. Figure 20.
Using the 8900NET GUI Assign a name to the input signal to the module in the Input Signal Name field. The slot configuration for each media module is automatically saved periodically (once an hour) to the 8900NET module in that frame. You may also select the Learn Module Config button at any time to save the current configuration for this slot. The configuration is saved on the 8900NET module. If the 8900NET module is removed or powered down, the stored configurations are not saved.
Using the 8900NET GUI Figure 21. 8900NET Module Network Identification Page Select Network Frame machine address After initial frame network addressing is done using the RS-232 port, subsequent address changes may be made using the menu shown above. Note SubNet Mask and Gateway IP Address are required. Rebooting the NET Module You can reboot the 8900NET module from the Network page by clicking the Reboot button. A Reboot button can also be found on the Configuration page.
Using the 8900NET GUI Updating Software The following procedure describes the software download process for the 8900NET module running version 3.2.0 and later. Software download procedures for media modules residing in the networked Gecko 8900 frame will vary according to release date and hardware version. Modules can use the following procedure or may require a special cable assembly as detailed in the Compatibility Matrix in the Appendix on page 65. Note Updating the 8900NET from version 2.
Using the 8900NET GUI Software Update Procedure 1. Acquire the software update files from Grass Valley (refer to Figure 22). Software upgrade packages may be available on the Grass Valley web site. The free FTP server software is also available. a. Connect to the Grass Valley modular software upgrade site using the following URL: http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/downloads/ Select Modular Products from the table. Files are located under 8900 Series Modules.
Using the 8900NET GUI 2. Move or extract the module update files into an FTPD modular directory. The module software update files must reside in a directory that the FTPD can access. The Grass Valley supplied FTPD is configured to access a directory designated: \modular\8900 The new software for the 8900 module will be either a binary file (.bin extension) or a field update file (.fld extension). Binary files (.bin) are for the 8900NET module updates and field update files(.
Using the 8900NET GUI b. Double click on the .exe file and extract the files to the temporary directory. These files will be extracted: • xic3223c.exe – the Xitami installation file, • defaults.cfg – an FTPD configuration file that has been modified specifically for Grass Valley software downloads, and • ftpusers.sms – the FTPD’s admin file specifying user names and passwords network access to files in the ftp server directories. 4. Run the Xitami installation program. a. Double Click on xic3223c.
Using the 8900NET GUI e. You will see Select Destination Directory (Figure 24). Do not change the default settings. f. Click on Next > Figure 24.
Using the 8900NET GUI g. You will see the Select Program Group screen (Figure 25). Do not change the default settings. h. Click on Next >. Figure 25.
Using the 8900NET GUI i. You will see the Automatic Startup Query screen (Figure 26). Select No. j. Click on Next >. Figure 26.
Using the 8900NET GUI k. You will see the Administration Password screen (Figure 27). Do not enter anything in these fields. l. Click on Next >. Figure 27.
Using the 8900NET GUI m. You will see the Choose Server Profile screen (Figure 28). Select Tiny - never block another task. n. Click on Next >. Figure 28. Choose Server Profile o. You will see the Ready To Install screen. Click on Next >. An installation meter box will appear, and upon completion, you will see the Installation Complete! screen. p. Click on Finish.
Using the 8900NET GUI An Icon (see Figure 29) will have been created in the Program Group window that was selected in Step g (see Figure 24 on page 41). Figure 29. FTPD Icon in Program Group Window 5. Move the FTP Daemon Start-up Configuration Files. The FTP Daemon has now been installed and requires configuration files be placed in the Xitami directory. a. Open Windows Explorer. b. From the Explorer window, return to the FTPD directory and move the extracted defaults.cfg and ftpusers.
Using the 8900NET GUI 6. Edit the ftpusers.sms file adding the user name information illustrated at the bottom of Figure 30. Figure 30. User Name and Password File ftpuser.sms Modular product user information Note The FTPD configuration files themselves should be installed in a password protected directory. 7. Start the FTPD. If the Xitami Web Server (FTPD) is not already running, start it. a. Click on the Start popup window on the PC. b.
Using the 8900NET GUI The Xitami Console will open as a DOS window. There will be a log of events, at least one of which will indicate it is accepting connections (see Figure 31). Figure 31. Typical FTPD Console Screen Example. Actual IP Address will be the one assigned to your FTP Server PC. Ready message verifies the FTPD is running. The IP Address line should actually indicate the IP Address of the PC you are using for the FTP server.
Using the 8900NET GUI Figure 32. Serial Port Console and PC Network Connections PC running Hyperterm Terminal Emulation 8900TFN Frame Comm 1 or Comm 2 port RS-232 Serial Connection for console interface Comm.
Using the 8900NET GUI a. Open a web browser on a PC that is connected over the network to the Gecko 8900 frame. b. Enter the URL of the frame where the module to be updated resides. The frame’s main status page will appear. c. Click on the module’s link and then click on Software Update (the 8900NET module link is shown in Figure 33). The module’s Software Update page will appear. This form is the same for all 8900 modules that support network software update.
Using the 8900NET GUI h. Submit the form and start the update process by entering the user name and password and clicking on Apply. After you click on Apply, the web page will display a Progress Monitor. Wait a few seconds for the Progress Monitor to begin. i. If the file entered in the file path is invalid or the file cannot be found, a File Not Found message will appear in the Progress Monitor Results line (Figure 34).
Using the 8900NET GUI k. Once the download has started and there are no error messages, wait for the Success screen to appear, then click on Software Update or the refresh button again to refresh the page. Note Do not click anywhere on the web page while the download is in progress unless you receive a File Not Found or Login Incorrect Results message. Once the download is successful, the Progress Monitor will report a Success message similar to Figure 36. Figure 36.
Specifications Specifications Table 5. 8900NET Specifications Parameter Value Recommended Software Web browser Netscape 4.x or Internet Explorer 4.
Service Service The 8900NET modules make extensive use of surface-mount technology and programmed parts to achieve compact size and adherence to demanding technical specifications. Circuit modules should not be serviced in the field. If your module is not operating correctly, proceed as follows: • Check frame and module power and signal present LEDs. • Check network connections at the frame and network routing devices. • Verify that all ethernet devices have a unique MAC and IP Address/ Domain Name.
Service 3. Is the correct IP Address/URL being used to address the frame? If a Domain Name is being used to address the frame, try to connect using the frame IP Address instead. The Domain Name may not be properly assigned in the local Domain Name Server or in the workstation’s host file. The Domain Name Server may not be available to the workstation. Check that the 8900NET module has been properly configured. a. Is the correct IP Address or URL being addressed in the web browser? b.
Service 7. Check that network traffic can be routed between the workstation and the frame. a. If the workstation supports a network ping, ping the frame. For example, using Windows NT: Open a command prompt (DOS window) In the DOS window, enter: C:\> PING FRAME’S IP ADDRESS The results will indicate if the ping reached the frame. b.
Service c. Check for possible Ethernet MAC Address collisions. If the Frame ID Memory chip installed on the rear of the frame is missing or has failed, the frame adopts the default Ethernet MAC Address. If more than one frame in the Network adopts the default Ethernet MAC Address, there could be address resolution problems.
Service Cannot Connect to the Frame From a VTECS1 VideoFrame Control Panel 1. Check that the frame is powered and configured with a 8900NET module on the network. 2. Check that the 8900NET module in the frame is loaded with software version 2 or later. Version 1 software does not support the control panel connection. 3. Check that the control panel has been properly configured with IP Address, Gateway IP Address, and Subnet Mask. (Refer to the control panel’s help feature or instruction manual.) 4.
Service Event Messages From the Frame Are Not Being Displayed by NetCentral or Another SNMP Manager Application 1. Check that the frame is powered on and configured with an 8900NET module on the Network. 2. Check that the 8900NET module in the frame is loaded with software version 2.1 or later. Earlier versions of software do not support SNMP. 3. Check that the SNMP Agent has been installed and configured on the 8900NET module.
Service 5. Check that the particular event has been enabled in the frame. • For all events, check that the STATUS switch (Switch 1) on the S2 DIP switch block of the 8900NET module is Enabled. • For Module Failure-Fixed events: Check that the MODULE switch (Switch 5) on the S1 DIP switch block of the 8900NET module is Enabled, and Check that the SLOT STATUS REPORTING parameter on the slot’s SLOT CONFIG page is Enabled.
Service block of the 8900NET module is Enabled, and Check that the MODULE HEALTH REPORTING parameter on the frame’s CONFIGURATION page is Enabled. • Check that the SNMP Manager is properly configured to receive the Event Messages. Check that the SNMP Manager has been assigned the same community name as in the frame’s configuration. 6. Check the network connectivity between the SNMP Manager and the frame as described in the steps on page 54.
Functional Description Functional Description Refer to the block diagram in Figure 37 while reading the following functional description. Figure 37. 8900NET Block Diagram +5 V +3.3 V On-board Regulator +12 V Temperature Sensing Boot ROM SDRAM NVRAM RS-232 Driver RS-232 (9-pin D) 10BaseT Ethernet Ethernet (RJ-45) Module Health Bus LEDs Frame Bus Microprocessor Module Present Detection User Setup Sw. SMPTE Alarm Alarm Signal Bus Processing User Setup Sw.
Functional Description ROM and RAM Software updates can be made to the 8900NET ROM through the Webbased interface. Non-volatile RAM is provided to store key setup values when power is cycled. Ethernet Port The 10Base-T Ethernet port provides configuration and monitoring access to the frame, frame modules and the 8900NET module using a Web browser. RS-232 Serial Port The RS-232 port is used to initialize the module with critical network parameters including a static assigned IP Address.
Functional Description Fan Speed Control and Monitor The fan speed circuit controls the speed of the fans based upon the ambient temperature in the area in which the frame is located. If the temperature is 30° C or lower, the fans are set to minimum speed. For temperatures above 30° C, the fan speed is set higher as the temperature increases. The fan speed is set to maximum for ambient temperatures above 40° C.
Appendix Compatibility Matrix The compatibility matrix in Table 6 lists the modules that can reside in the 8900TFN frame, features that are supported, the module assembly numbers and how software updates are handled. For the latest information on any module, software available and the Release Notes and latest Instruction Manual, visit the Support link on the Grass Valley web site (refer to Contacting Grass Valley at the beginning of this manual). Table 6.
Appendix Table 6.
Compatibility Matrix Control and Monitoring Support The following abbreviations are used to indicate the features supported or not supported by the modules listed in Table 6: • No comm — The module does not support any remote control or monitoring functions. • Basic status — The module responds to only low-level probe from the Network module and only returns model number and description. Fault and signal presence are not reported. No control is supported.
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Index Numerics 25-pin adaptor 13 A agent software (SNMP) 30 alarm reporting 18 enables 18 environmental 53 Ethernet 14 F cable crossover 14 Ethernet 14 LAN 15 RS-232 11 cable kit 11 Comm 1 port 12 compatibility matrix 65 control panel 8 controller module 9 fan speed 18 FAQ database 2 fault alarms 18 fault condition 26 fault reports filtering 18 faulty module 54 firewall 19 flow control 12 frame 9, 53 cell 9 upgrade 7 Frame Alarm 11 frame ID 23 frame name and location 28 frame status page 23, 24 frame s
Index J J102–RS-232 on Video frame 12 J7–RS-232 on Audio frame 12 L LED indicators 16 link list 24 local area network (LAN) 8 locate module 34 M MAC (machine) address 23 module installation 9 module compatibility 65 module slot names 34 N navigation 24 NET module reboot 36 NetConfig 19 feature 7 software updating 37 Netscape Navigator 22 network addresses 35 network configuration storage 22 network conflicts 23 network identity 19 network parameters 19 establishing 19 network traffic delays 19 NIM LED 1
Index V variable fan speed 18 VideoFrame control panel 8 voltage 53 W Web browser 22 web site documentation 2 web site FAQ database 2 web site Grass Valley Group 2 web site software download 2 8900NET Instruction Manual 71
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