Sierra-video Ponderosa 3G Series Routing Switcher User Manual

SIERRA VIDEO Ponderosa™ 3G Series Routing Switcher

SIERRA VIDEO 4 CE Notice INFORMATION FOR THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A or Class 1 digital d

SIERRA VIDEO 94 “F”: Field Delay The command "F" is used to specify the delay between the time a crosspoint change request is received by

PONDEROSA 95 making delayfields larger, the user can give the router more time to process the crosspoint commands. If too many crosspoint commands ar

SIERRA VIDEO 96 Commonly Used Switching Commands This section contains the most commonly used switching commands. These commands are explained in det

SIERRA VIDEO 97Warranty A. General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video (hereinafter "SVS")

98 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRAN

PONDEROSA 5 Pulver Laboratories Inc. and Sierra Video Inc. hereby certify that the Ponderosa Series router is in compliance with VFG 523/1969, DIN 57

SIERRA VIDEO 6 Power Supply Cords Use only power cord(s) supplied with the unit. If power cord(s) were not supplied with the unit, select as follows:

PONDEROSA 7 Ponderosa™ Series Routing Switcher Introduction The Ponderosa HD/SDI video routing switcher from Sierra Video is top-of-the-line modular

SIERRA VIDEO 8 Ponderosa 6464 Frame Frame Front Panel Frame Rear Panel Note The Sierra Video models shown here and in the subsequent sections are

PONDEROSA 9 Ponderosa 128128 Frame Frame Front Panel Frame Rear Panel Note The Sierra Video models shown here and in the subsequent sections are f

SIERRA VIDEO 10 Factors Affecting Quality of Results There are many factors affecting the quality of results when signals are transmitted from a sour

SIERRA VIDEO 11Installation Introduction Installation procedures are similar for all frames covered within this manual. Exceptions, if any, have

SIERRA VIDEO 12 Multi-Frame Connection The Ponderosa routing switcher can be connected to other SVS routers to work as one system (i.e. audio or othe

PONDEROSA 13 Connecting To Video Devices Video sources and output devices (such as monitors, or recorders) may be connected to the routing switchers

SIERRA VIDEO 14 Connecting Peripherals Control panels, sync inputs, and power are all connected to the rear of the “Master” frame. The peripherals a

PONDEROSA 15 Reference Sync There are three “looped” sets of BNC connectors labeled "VIDEO REF 1", “VIDEO REF 2”, and “AES REF”. These are

SIERRA VIDEO 16 AC Power Connections Ponderosa series routing switchers offer redundant power supplies but must be specified prior to order. The pow

PONDEROSA 17 Redundant Power Supplies If redundant power supplies are ordered, the frame will contain two complete power supplies with health monito

SIERRA VIDEO 18 Control Processor DIP Switches Your switcher has been configured at the factory for the settings you are most likely to need. However

PONDEROSA 19 DIP Switch Settings Cont. Note: To manually set Port 1 to RS-422, turn S2-3 ON and S2-4 ON. (Baud Rate is now set by S2-5 and S2-6) DIP

SIERRA VIDEO 20 Redundant Processors Introduction The Ponderosa Family supports the use of redundant processors. A system with this option has two di

PONDEROSA 21 Ethernet Setup V18.0 or newer *For units shipped after 2/15/09 There are two Ethernet connectors on the “Master” frame labeled “LAN 1” a

SIERRA VIDEO 22 To set IP parameters using the serial port; To set the IP address: Connect to the Ctl 2 port using a terminal emulator such as HyperT

PONDEROSA 23 V18 and newer software Software version 18 and newer contains web pages for switching the router. Once your PC and the routing switcher

PONDEROSA™ SERIES ROUTING SWITCHER User’s Manual  Sierra Video P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: (530) 478-1000 Fax: (530

SIERRA VIDEO 24 “Standard Control Panel”- easy to use alphanumeric entry for AFV routing. The Standard Control Panel is intended for switching “all

PONDEROSA 25 “Breakaway Control Panel” - adds A/V breakaway and level by level router status. The Breakaway Control Panel gives you the option of sw

SIERRA VIDEO 26 Breakaway Switching The lit level buttons indicate the levels to be switched (preset). To turn off a level(s) click on the level butt

PONDEROSA 27 “Programmable Control Panel” adds 8x8 programmable XY buttons for single-button takes. The Programmable Control Panel allows the user t

SIERRA VIDEO 28 Panel options Display and operational options can be selected by placing a check in the appropriate box.  Source name entry- Pla

PONDEROSA 29 With the “Pgm Ctrls” screen open, select a source or destination from the dropdown list and click on the button to be programmed. The bu

SIERRA VIDEO 30 Ethernet Setup V16.0 or older *For units shipped before 2/15/09 There are two Ethernet connectors on the “Master” frame labeled “LAN

PONDEROSA 31 To set IP parameters using the serial port; 1. Connect the COMM port from a computer to “CTRL 2” on the back of the “Master” frame. 2.

SIERRA VIDEO 32 GPI The 25 pin D connector on the rear of the Master CPU frame provides relay contacts under software control that can be used to ind

PONDEROSA 33 Suggested GPI Circuitry GPI-3 inGPI-4 inCONNECTOR DB25m13251224112310229218207196185174163152141LED (Alarm 1)LED (Alarm 2)LED (Alarm 3)L

SIERRA VIDEO 34 Software Upgrades From time to time software upgrades may be required for the processor, modules, or control panels. The factory wi

SIERRA VIDEO 35Operation Introduction The purpose of a routing switcher is to switch any of the inputs (source) to any of the outputs (destinatio

SIERRA VIDEO 36 Serial Control Ports The internal control CPU processor has three serial ports for Terminal and/or Host protocol control. These three

PONDEROSA 37 Control Panels (RS-485) Ponderosa Family video routing switcher frames have four male 3-pin connectors labeled “Control Panels” on the r

SIERRA VIDEO 39Module Overview Introduction The Ponderosa routing switcher is based upon a modular architecture of an integrated frame, motherboa

SIERRA VIDEO 40 Module Layout For the routing system to function properly, every module must have its address switches set to the values shown. Your

PONDEROSA 41 Input Module Input modules are designed in groups of eight. This allows for expansion in groups of eight inputs. Each input module comes

SIERRA VIDEO 42 Input Module LEDs Each input module has 5 Green LEDs located on the front edge of the board. The LEDs indicate the status of the modu

PONDEROSA 43 Crosspoint Module The crosspoint module contains 1 crosspoint IC arranged to make a complete crosspoint array. These ICs are located un

Contents - 1 Table of Contents Introduction 1Before You Begin 1Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information 2 FCC Notice 3 Warning 3

SIERRA VIDEO 44 Output Module Output modules are designed in groups of eight. This allows for expansion in groups of eight outputs. Each output modul

PONDEROSA 45 D to A Output Module (Optional) The optional D to A Output module is an 8 output board that replaces a “standard” 8 output HD/SD board.

SIERRA VIDEO 46 A to D Input Module (Optional) The optional A to D Input module is an 8 input board that replaces a “standard” 8 input HD/SD board.

PONDEROSA 47 Fiber Output Module (Optional) The optional Fiber Output module is an 8 output board that replaces a “standard” 8 output HD/SD board.

SIERRA VIDEO 48 Fiber Rear Connector Panel

PONDEROSA 49 Processor Module Master Slave CPU The “Slave” (bypass) processor module contains no components. The purpose of the PCB is to transfer

SIERRA VIDEO 50 Power Supply Module Power supply modules “auto senses” input voltages 90 to 250VAC. The fuse is

SIERRA VIDEO 51Optional Audio Introduction The Ponderosa Series Audio routing switchers from Sierra Video are modular for those applications requi

SIERRA VIDEO 52 Model Suffix Designations This User's Guide provides installation and operational information for Ponderosa Audio Routing Switch

PONDEROSA 53 Ponderosa Analog Audio 6464 Frame Model 6464A Frame Front Panel Frame Rear Panel Note The Sierra Video models shown here and in the

SIERRA VIDEO 54 Ponderosa Analog Audio 128128 Frame Model 128128A Frame Front Panel Frame Rear Panel

PONDEROSA 55 Ponderosa Digital Audio 6464 Frame Model 6464E Frame Front Panel Frame Rear Panel Note The Sierra Video models shown here and in the

SIERRA VIDEO 56 Ponderosa Digital Audio 128128 Frame Model 128128E Frame Front Panel Frame Rear Panel

PONDEROSA 57 Digital Audio Output Accessories 75 ohm Unbalanced Digital Audio By using BNC adapter panels, each of the 110 ohm balanced inputs is con

SIERRA VIDEO 58 Installation Installation procedures are similar for all frames covered within this manual. Exceptions, if any, have been noted in ea

PONDEROSA 59 Multi-Frame Connection The Ponderosa Audio routing switcher is connected to the Ponderosa video router to work as one system. Depending

SIERRA VIDEO 60 Rear Panel Connections The Ponderosa Audio frame(s) are used in other Sierra Video audio applications and models. Therefore there are

PONDEROSA 61 Connecting to Audio Devices Mono Analog Audio Audio sources and destination devices (such as amplifiers or recorders) may be connected t

SIERRA VIDEO 62 Stereo Analog Audio Ponderosa Audio frames can be ordered in a “mono” or “stereo” mode and are pre-configured at the factory. Input a

PONDEROSA 63 Balanced Digital Audio Ponderosa digital audio routers use 25-pin “D” connectors for input and output connection.. All inputs are intern

SIERRA VIDEO 1Introduction Before You Begin There are several terms and acronyms that you should become familiar with before reading this manual.

SIERRA VIDEO 64 Use of the screw terminal adaptable is optional. If it is preferred to wire directly to the 26-pin “D” connectors using a male 25-pin

PONDEROSA 65 Inputs & Outputs 33 - 64 Audio Pin Connections – I/Os 33 -64 Pin # 33-40 41-48 49-56 57-64 Pin #1 40 (+) 48 (+) 56 (+) 64 (+) P

SIERRA VIDEO 66 Inputs & Outputs 65 - 96 Audio Pin Connections – I/Os 65-96 Pin # 65-72 73-80 81-88 89-96 Pin #1 72 (+) 80 (+) 88 (+) 96 (+)

PONDEROSA 67 Inputs & Outputs 97 - 128 Audio Pin Connections – I/Os 97-128 Pin # 97-104 105-112 113-120 121-128 Pin #1 104 (+) 112 (+) 120 (+

SIERRA VIDEO 68 Unbalanced Digital Audio Since all audio sources and destinations in the routing switcher are balanced, Sierra Video supplies BNC ad

SIERRA VIDEO 69Audio Module Overview Introduction The Ponderosa Audio routing switcher is based upon a modular architecture of an integrated fram

SIERRA VIDEO 70 Analog Audio Input Buffers Each input buffer module has 32 identical circuits. Ponderosa Audio routers are designed to work in broadc

PONDEROSA 71 Crosspoint/ Output Driver Modules The analog audio crosspoint module used in Ponderosa Audio is a 128x32 module. The switching integrate

SIERRA VIDEO 72 Digital Audio As with analog audio systems described above, the digital audio routing switchers use digital modules with the same for

PONDEROSA 73 6464 Frame Analog Stereo Modules are arraigned the same in the stereo mode as the mono mode with the exception of which inputs and outpu

SIERRA VIDEO 2 Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information The information in the following section provides important warnings and safety guideline

SIERRA VIDEO 74 Front Door Fans Three 12VDC cooling fans are mounted on the front door and plugged into the frame’s power supply. The unit should not

SIERRA VIDEO 75Specifications HD Video Specifications Video Data Rates 19Mbps – 2.97Gbps Data Types SMPTE 424, 372M, 310M, 259, 344M, 292M, DVB-

SIERRA VIDEO 76 Fiber Option Input/Output Modules accept 8 fiber optical connectors Connector Type LC Fiber Type Single Mode Wavelength 1310 (nm)

PONDEROSA 77 Analog Audio Specifications Gain +/- 0.5 dB Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 KHz +/- 0.5 dB Max I/O Level- Balanced +21 dB Max I/O Lev

SIERRA VIDEO 79Communication Protocol Introduction The protocol uses the 7-bit ASCII character set, usually sent over an RS232-C or RS422 serial

SIERRA VIDEO 80 Generic Protocol Commands are sent to a routing switcher in a group called a command string. A command string can contain zero or mor

PONDEROSA 81 trailer characters and a CR character, to the host. An error can be caused by an unknown command name or bad arguments to a command. The

SIERRA VIDEO 82 Leader and Trailer The simplest possible command string would be “**!!” which consists of the leader and trailer characters but no c

PONDEROSA 83 “R”: Router Reset Use this command to force the routing switcher to reset, by sending it the command "RESET". If an administr

PONDEROSA 3 Cautions (continued)  Leave the side, top, and bottom of the frame clear for air convection cooling and to allow room for cabling. Slo

SIERRA VIDEO 84 “L”: Matrix Size and Level Names Inquiry The command "L" requests that matrix size (Nout, Nlvl, Nin) and level name inform

PONDEROSA 85 “N”: Input Status Inquiry The command "N" requests that matrix status information for a single input be returned to the host

SIERRA VIDEO 86 “C”: Clear Matrix Use command C to request that the switcher matrix be cleared so that all outputs are disconnected from inputs (in

PONDEROSA 87 “M”: Set Remote Address The command "M" is followed by a remote address value, and it sets the remote address to be used by a

SIERRA VIDEO 88 “U”: Update Request on/off The command "U" turns on or off the automatic sending of output change reports. The command le

PONDEROSA 89 On the other hand, if U2 is in effect, the response to the original crosspoint change command sequence will be: ** Y1,18 Y8,34 OK !!<

SIERRA VIDEO 90 mapped to a physical connector (on virtual-mapped routers) on one or more levels, those levels are simply not changed. If “U2” is in

PONDEROSA 91 “O” commands were issued for the outputs immediately following the “Z” command. No response is generated if this command is being used t

SIERRA VIDEO 92 says that two connect commands (output 2 to input 5 AFV, and output 1 to input 7 AFV) are to be stored into salvo register B (i.e. re

PONDEROSA 93 When locking an unlocked output, the specified password is recorded by the router as the lock password for that output. When unlocking a