Visual Status Display ENCORE/PRELUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS Instruction Manual Software Version 2.
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Visual Status Display ENCORE/PRELUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS Instruction Manual Software Version 2.
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Contents Section 1 — VSD Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VSD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Views. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6 Level Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Column Widths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Names and Aliases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arranging and Sorting View Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reloading System Views . . . . . . .
Section 1 VSD Introduction Overview The Visual Status Display (VSD) application shows the current status of the Source-to-Destination connections of an Encore or Prelude routing system. VSD information is updated automatically. For example, when a Destination’s routing changes, if that Destination is currently displayed its status will be updated within five seconds.
Section 1 — VSD Introduction VSD Features The VSD application has the following capabilities: 8 • Eight different system views (see Views below). • Event Stacker, which allows programming and executing time-scheduled tasks (Takes, Protects, Unprotects, Salvos, Assignments, Deassignments, and Monitor Takes). Encore systems only, and requires a full license. • Display of names, or alias names, or both. • Sorting by names.
Views Views Large routing systems can have many Destinations and complex paths, making it impossible to see the status of the entire system on a single screen. VSD permits grouping subsets of the system into Views. Different Views can be created to quickly display the current status of various portions of the system.
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Section 2 VSD Installation Distribution The VSD application is included on the Encore and Compact Router Control System software CDs, and is available for download from the Grass Valley Support web site. Requirements VSD runs on a customer supplied PC running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows 7. The PC you use must be a node on the router network, so it will need to be configured with appropriate IP addresses. Installing Using the VSD Installer 1.
Section 2 — VSD Installation 6. The VSD install program will launch and a Use with Encore window appears (Figure 1). Figure 1. Use With Encore Window • Select Yes if you plan to use VSD with an Encore system. Later you will be asked for the IP address of the Sharer network. • Select No if you will be using VSD only with a Prelude system. 7. A Welcome to VSD window then appears. Click Next, accept the license agreement, and follow the on-screen instructions (Figure 2). Default settings are recommended.
Installing with Encore/Prelude Software Installer Installing with Encore/Prelude Software Installer A check box for VSD is available during an Encore or Prelude control system software installation process. You can choose to install VSD on the PC along with the control system software if you wish, or you can select only that checkbox to install just VSD (Figure 3 and Figure 4). Figure 3. Encore Installer Checkboxes Note The VSD can be installed along with the Encore software.
Section 2 — VSD Installation Uninstall The UnWise.exe file, installed by default into the Program Files/Grass Valley Group/VSD, folder can be used to uninstall the VSD application from the PC. User data, including licensing, is not deleted by this uninstall process and becomes available if the VSD program is re-installed.
Section 3 Encore VSD Configuration Overview The Encore system will not recognize the VSD until the IP address of the PC running the VSD application is registered. Note If the PC has already been registered with the Encore system you will not need to do this registration procedure. The following procedure assumes an Encore OUI has already been installed onto the PC and the necessary applications have been configured.
Section 3 — Encore VSD Configuration Register VSD PC With Encore You will need Encore System Administrator privileges to do this registration procedure. 1. Launch the Encore OUI and login as System Administrator. Default is user SYS with no password. When logged in a screen similar to Figure 5 will be displayed. Figure 5.
Register VSD PC With Encore 2. Click on a blank button on the lower application bar and select a Control Panel Server from the pop up menu. The Control Panel Server application screen will be displayed (Figure 6). Figure 6.
Section 3 — Encore VSD Configuration 3. Click on the RCL Servers button on the lower right to display the next screen (Figure 7). Figure 7. 4. In the right Ethernet pane, click on a number to select an item to configure. An arrow will be displayed next to the number. 5. Click on the first field and enter a name for the PC you wish to register.
Register VSD PC With Encore 6. Click on the second IP field and enter the IP address of the PC you will run VSD on (Figure 8). Figure 8. 7. The new setting will be saved automatically, with no need to Modify or Save the change.
Section 3 — Encore VSD Configuration 8. If you need to connect multiple clients at the same time from the same PC, (for example, both VSD and Salvo Editor) click Flags and Parameters and click the Multiple Conn flag so it is green (Figure 9). If this flag is not enabled, when the other client connects the existing client will be dropped. Figure 9. Note VSD requires a Protocol Type of either the default Auto Select (recommended) or RCL Protocol. 9. Click Main and disconnect the Panel Server application.
Set VSD Related Parameters and Flags Set VSD Related Parameters and Flags To obtain statuses for all Encore system entities, ensure none are excluded. • Make sure the Src Category Set is AllSrcs. VSD reports statuses of excluded Sources as . • Make sure the Salvo Exclusion Set is AllSvos. VSD will not be able to select excluded Salvos for status reporting.
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Section 4 Prelude VSD Configuration Overview On a Prelude system the VSD application operates as a client to an NP server configured on a Prelude control panel. Once configured, VSD connects over the network to the control panel to receive Prelude system status information. The VSD client/server configuration process for Prelude involves several steps. • A VSD client configuration, which includes the IP address of the PC running VSD, is created and saved on the Prelude system.
Section 4 — Prelude VSD Configuration Figure 10. NP Server Configuration Window 2. In the NP Client Configuration window that opens, enter a name for the VSD client, the IP address of the PC that will be running VSD, and then Save the client configuration file (Figure 11). Figure 11. NP Client Configuration Window 3. The NP Server Configuration window will now show that client configuration assigned to that panel server. Save the server configuration for that panel. 4.
Section 5 VSD Operation Connecting VSD to the Routing System When the routing system has been configured to support VSD, you will be able to connect VSD to the system. If the VSD program launches into a disconnected state, clicking on the Connect button opens a window allowing entry of the IP address of the Encore SCB or Prelude control panel you wish to connect to (Figure 12). Figure 12.
Section 5 — VSD Operation Each license key is valid for an individual PC, and is generated based on the Device ID of that specific PC. You will need to determine the Device ID of your PC and provide that exact number to Grass Valley Sales. They will then generate the key and send it to you. Entering this key into the VSD will activate full functionality on that PC. The complete procedure to register your VSD involves the following steps: 1. Click on the VSD desktop icon.
Toolbar Controls 5. Click OK. Your copy of VSD is now fully operational (allows unlimited elements your Views). If no license key is entered or the license key is invalid, the VSD application will operate in trial mode. Toolbar Controls Dropdown Menus The dropdown menu items follow Windows OS conventions, with some additional application specific functions. View New - Presents a sub-menu listing types of Views that can be created. Selecting a View type creates a new Noname View of that type.
Section 5 — VSD Operation Delete - Opens a window allowing the selection of existing Views to be deleted. Note On Encore systems, use this control to delete Views. The Encore OUI Filer should not be used for this purpose, unless you also use the Encore System Manager OUI to delete the Views from the dustbin. Views in the dustbin prevent new Views with the same name from being saved to the Sharer. See the separate Encore Configuration Manual for more information.
Toolbar Controls Tools Zoom in, Zoom Out - Enlarges or reduces the size of the spreadsheet display. Event Stacker - Enables and/or displays the Event Stacker window. Event Stacker When Event Stacker window is active, the following controls are available: Event - Permits modifying or deleting events. View - Displays on the screen only events meeting various criteria. See Event Stacker on page 43 for more information. Help Instruction Manual - Provides access to the VSD Instruction Manual, in .
Section 5 — VSD Operation • Connect to Server • Disconnect from Server • Open Preferences Window • Font Settings • Zoom Spreadsheet Display Size • Open Event Stacker Preferences Bar When View Preferences is selected, controls are available for Show Alias, Show Names, and Destination Columns (Figure 16). Events Log When Events Log is selected, a resizeable window is available to view router activity (Figure ). Figure 17.
VSD Views Note Error messages are displayed as they are received, and may not be cleared by subsequent successfully performed events. • Server connection status, including IP address of the connected server. • Sharer availability status (Encore systems only). VSD Views Views are status displays of subsets of Encore system crosspoints. Different Views can be created and saved for reuse.
Section 5 — VSD Operation Figure 18. Adding Destinations Level Selection You can select which levels will be displayed on the screen, with the Edit / Levels dropdown menu. A list of the available Levels is displayed (Figure 19). Figure 19. Level Selection Window When the Applicable box is checked (the default setting), each View will open with only the defined Levels.
VSD Views Column Widths The width of the columns on the screen can be adjusted by dragging the cursor on the margin at the top of each column. Column widths can also the automatically adjusted to the size of the text with the Show / AutoFit Columns setting. Names and Aliases Items can be listed by name, by alias, or both, using the checkboxes in the View Preferences toolbar that can appear above the spreadsheet (Figure 20). If neither box is checked, names will be used (the default).
Section 5 — VSD Operation Figure 21. Non-Contiguous Item Listing Clicking a left column heading (Destination, Source, etc.) sorts the list into alphanumeric order. Clicking the heading again reverses the sort order. (Figure 22) Figure 22. Items Listed in Descending and Ascending Order Reloading System Views On Encore systems, System Views on the Sharer can be reloaded from the Sharer to the VSD with the Actions / Reload System Views from Sharer control.
Destination View Destination View Destination View shows the status of a group of Destinations, reporting the Source(s) currently routed to each level, and also shows the protect status of each Destination in the third column of the View (Figure 23). Figure 23. VSD Destination View If the state of a destination that is displayed changes, it is highlighted for five seconds, by default.
Section 5 — VSD Operation Source View Source View reports all of the Destinations to which a specified Source is currently routed on a level-by-level basis (Figure 24) Figure 24. VSD Source View Sources taken to multiple Destinations will report these destinations on the rows below that source.
Active Salvo View (Encore Only) Active Salvo View (Encore Only) Salvo related Views (Active Salvo and Tally Salvo) are unavailable unless Load Salvos on Connect to Encore is checked in the Preferences window (see page 45). Active Salvo View reports the status of one or more salvos. A green background indicates all the cross points in a salvo’s definition match the current state of the matrix. A red background indicates at least one source is not connected to its defined destination (Figure 25). Figure 25.
Section 5 — VSD Operation Tally Salvo View (Encore Only) Tally Salvo View shows the status of all the destinations of a given salvo. Destinations connected to Sources that do not match their salvo definition are highlighted in red (Figure 26). Moving the cursor to a red cell displays the currently connected Source for that Destination. A Tally Salvo View is opened by double clicking on a Salvo in Active Salvo View, or using the View / Open / Tally Salvo View dropdown menu selection and selecting a Salvo.
Tie Line View (Encore Only) Tie Line View (Encore Only) Tie Line View reports status information for tie lines. Status includes the usage of the Tie line, the type of tie line (reserved, floating, etc.), the name of the room to which it is assigned (if any), its ultimate source, and its ultimate destination (Figure 27). Figure 27.
Section 5 — VSD Operation Rooms View (Encore Only) Rooms are a special feature not commonly used. It allows dividing an Area into separate components to restrict access to sources and destinations to only a room. Rooms View shows the different rooms defined in the system, the destinations associated with each room, the room type, and any linkages with other rooms (Figure 26). Figure 28.
Assignment View (Encore Only) Assignment View (Encore Only) Assignments are another specialized capability not commonly used. An assignment is the same as reserving an item, but assignments can be used by an automation client. Two types of resources can be assigned: Tie Lines and Machine Control. Assignment View shows the source assignments made in the system on a destination by destination basis. Figure 29. VSD Assignment View Assignment View also supports assignment and de-assignment operations.
Section 5 — VSD Operation Monitor View Monitor View reports status information for Destination Monitors. The name of the Destination currently being monitored is displayed for each Level (Figure 30). Figure 30.
Event Stacker Event Stacker The Event Stacker (available with Encore v1.8.0 software) can be used to schedule actions to be performed at future times. Actions include Takes, Protects, Unprotects, Salvos, Assignments, Deassignments, and Monitor Takes. A full license is required, and this feature is only available for Encore control systems. To open the Event Stacker window, click on Tools and select the Event Stacker dropdown item (Figure 31). Figure 31.
Section 5 — VSD Operation Item colors indicate the following: • Orange when the event is active (queued for action), • Green when the event has completed, and • Blue if the event has been cancelled. Note Item colors represent the status of the sending the event, and does not indicate whether the action of that event was actually successful. For example, a Take sent to a Protected Destination will be reported as Completed, even though the Source for that Protected Destination did not change.
Customizing VSD Views Customizing VSD Views Selecting Settings / Preferences opens a window that allows you to customize VSD preferences. Application Preferences Selecting Application Preferences opens a window allowing adjustments to VSD application behaviors (Figure 34). Figure 34. VSD Application Preferences Window Enter Highlight Duration - Sets how long items are highlighted when their status changes.
Section 5 — VSD Operation View Preferences Selecting View Preferences opens a window allowing adjustments to the display colors and other settings used by VSD (Figure 35). Figure 35. VSD View Preferences Window Options you can select include: Show Chop Status - Colors the cells of Chopping destinations. Include Comments Column - Adds a column for typed in comments. Autofit Columns - widens and narrows columns to fit the text. This can also be set using the Show dropdown menu.
Visual Status Display Instruction Manual Color Settings Clicking on a colored box opens a color definition window, permitting the selection of a different color for that VSD display element (Figure 36). Figure 36. VSD Color Definition Window Font Settings Selecting Font Settings opens a window allowing you to change the font type and size used by VSD (Figure 37). Figure 37. VSD Font Window Visual Status Display Instruction Manual This instruction manual in .pdf format is accessible in the Help menu.
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Index A D About VSD button 29 Actions dropdown control 43 Actions menu controls 27 activating RCL Server changes 21 Active Salvo View 37 activity status 30 Aliases 33 AllSrcs Src Category Set 21 AllSvoss Salvo Exclusion Set 21 Applicable checkbox 32 Application Preferences 45 arranging view elements view elements arranging 33 assignment operation 41 Assignment View 41 Auto Select protocol 20 AutoFit Columns 33 Autofit Columns 46 Auto-Fit Columns button 28 Automatic Reload of Router Config 45 de-assignmen
Index F N FAQ database 4 features of VSD 7 Font Settings button 28 Font Settings window 47 frequently asked questions 4 Full Screen button 28 Names 33 new View 31 NoName1 default name 31 NP Client Configuration window 24 NP Client/Server configuration 23 NP Server Configuration Window 24 G O Grass Valley web site 4 online documentation 4 Open recently used views on Startup 45 overview VSD 7 H Help menu controls 29 I Include Comments Column 46 installation with Encore/Prelude installer 13 with VSD
Index S V Salvo Exclusion Set AllSvos 21 selecting Levels 32 server connection status 31 Settings menu controls 28 Sharer availability status 31 Show Alias 46 Show Alias button 28 Show Area Aliases button 28 Show Chop Status 46 Show menu controls 28 Show Names 46 Show Names button 28 software download from web 4 sorting view elements view elements sorting 33 Source Category Set AllSrces 21 Source View 36 Stack button 43 Standard toolbar 28 Status Bar 30 Status Bar button 28 system requirements of VSD 11
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