NVISION 9000: the most advanced control system

NVISION 9000: the most advanced control system Fully redundant controllers The NVISION 9000 control system is designed from the ground up for the highest level of robustness for critical environments, with redundant power supplies, and speed controlled fans. For the highest level of redundancy, a second controller can be used as a mirror back-up. Dynamic updates: no need for restarts Another aspect of the system s resilience is its dynamic configuration capability. The system can be reconfigured for new workflows, without a requirement to re-start the system or take it offline. The process of reconfiguration is speeded by the design of the SQL database which avoids duplication of data entry. NO RESTARTS Unprecedented, facility wide integration NVISION routers provide exceptional integration across a facility, including with multi-viewers, signal processors, master control switchers and production switchers. This streamlines facility hardware and lowers costs, and can also deliver enhanced operator productivity from improved control systems (see page 324). CENTRALIZED DISTRIBUTED Flexible, versatile architecture NVISION routers offer outstanding control flexibility, and can be configured for centralized or distributed operations. In essence, the system can be readily adapted for different workflows and administration requirements. Advanced tie-line management The system can be configured for very large systems, with up to 400 control panels and up to 250 routers per system controller. Complex interactions with multiple routers can be configured using advanced multi-hop, tie-line management abilities (see page 328). 336

Instant recall of system snapshots To improve productivity in production control rooms, the controllers allow saving and recalling of system snapshots, which capture the current NVISION 9000 configuration, as well as the current state of the crosspoint image in all the routers in the system. This allows an operator to save configurations for specific productions, and then instantly re-load them when they are required for the next production. Advanced tally management The NVISION 9000 controller offers advanced tally management with production switchers and monitor wall systems in control rooms. The system also provides rich integration with third party tally controllers (see page 332). VTR 01 VTR 01 Easier transition to 3Gbps/HD from legacy routing With highly effective bridging with legacy third party routers, the NVISION controller allows a simpler transition to 3Gbps/HD. A phased move to 3Gbps/HD can be made, with minimal disruption and cost, by first controlling an NVISION router with an existing third party controller. Subsequently, the facility can move to a more advanced NVISION control system (see page 335). Advanced re-legendable NVISION control panels A wide array of control panels is available to address the workflow requirements of different operator positions, including soft panels, hard panels, and new re-legendable LCD panels. These panels can all be mixed and matched to suit individual station requirements (see page 338). Integration with Compact router system The highly space and cost efficient NVISION Compact routers can be controlled by the NVISION 9000 controller. This brings more advanced control options to the NVISION Compact routers range, and allows full integration of systems comprising NVISION Compact routers and other NVISION routers (see page 401). www.miranda.com/nvision 9000 337

NVISION 9000: LCD relegendable router control panels NV9642: XY/multi-destination panel 1RU LCD re-legendable button panel XY and multi-destination modes 34 buttons and status display Each LCD button can display 3 lines by 8 characters 8 input and 4 output utility GPI s built in, ideal for joystick override applications NV9640: XY/multi-destination panel 2RU panel less than 2.5 deep XY and multi-destination modes Configuration pages of panel layout linked to buttons for sources, destinations and functions All buttons are fully programmable for different functions 30 multi-color LCD display buttons, color can be user defined 42 character by 8 line display for status readout 8 input and 4 output utility GPIs built-in, ideal for joystick override applications Breakaway switching, quick source, level mapping, salvos and scrolling Allow full customized configuration for each page of operation NV9641: XY/multi-destination panel 1RU panel package less than 2.5 deep XY - multi-destination operation 16 multi-color LCD display buttons, color can be user defined Configuration pages of panel layout linked to buttons for sources, destinations and functions 8 input and 4 output utility GPIs built in, ideal for joystick override applications Breakaway switching, quick source, level mapping, salvos and scrolling Allow full customized configuration for each page of operation 338

Using LCD relegendable router control panels The NVISION re-legendable panels feature a root structure that speeds navigation through a specific category. In this example, the button labelled VTR is a category button, and this quickly allows an operator to see all the sources that have been placed in the category VTR. This process can then be repeated to quickly drill down to any page of sources, destinations or functions in the panels configuration. The NV9642 panel is truly multi-mode. It can be a traditional button per source, or a full XY panel that utilizes source and destination selection via categories. Both approaches can be configured on the panel at the same time, as show below: Source/destination categories (green for source, amber for destination) to allow for full XY routing Sources/destinations buttons: simply choose your destination, then your desired source, and take www.miranda.com/nvision 9000 339

NVISION 9000: multi-destination router control panels NV9608: Multi-destination panel 2RU panel XY operation Supports viewing 8 destinations at a time, total of 16 pages 24 configurable function buttons Breakaway switching, quick source and scrolling Each re-legendable button displays current source, preset source and destination NV9616: Multi-destination panel 2RU panel XY operation Supports viewing 16 destinations at a time, total of 8 pages 24 configurable function buttons Breakaway switching, quick source and scrolling Each re-legendable button displays current source, preset source and destination NV9601: XY/multi-destination panel 2RU panel XY and multi-destination modes 42 character by 8 line display for status readout Up to 221 programmable levels 36 configurable function buttons Breakaway switching, quick source and scrolling Displays up to eight levels at a time, perfect for breakaway switching, pages for more levels 340

Multi-mode button per source router control panels NV9602: Multi-function panel 1RU panel Single destination, multi-destination, or limited X-Y operation Source and destination status LED display 32 buttons: 64 virtual buttons with toggle Configurable function buttons, for example: LOCK, PROTECT, SALVOS, BREAKAWAYS NV9605: Paging multi-function panel 1RU panel package less than 2 deep Single destination, multi-destination, or limited X-Y operation 4 pages of configuration Configurable function keys: LOCK, PROTECT, SALVOS, BREAKAWAYS 8 input and 4 output utility GPIs built in, ideal for joystick override applications Ideally suited for mobile or depth limited applications NV9606: Multi-mode, max. button density panel 1RU Panel Supports Single destination or limited XY operation 64 buttons Can be slaved to an NV9607 panel All buttons are configurable 8 input and 4 output utility GPI s built in, ideal for joystick override applications NV9607: Multi-mode, max button density panel 2RU panel Supports single destination, multi-destination or limited XY operation 116 buttons Configurable display can status up to eight levels at a time Configurable function buttons, for example: LOCK, PROTECT, SALVOS, BREAKAWAYS 8 input and 4 output utility GPI s built in, ideal for joystick override applications www.miranda.com/nvision 9000 341

NVISION 9000: destination/source (XY) router panels NV9603A: X-Y panel 1RU panel Allows for full XY control in 1RU Breakaway switching, quick source preset and scrolling Configurable function buttons Double map source or destinations 3 line LED for current source, preset source and destination status NV9609: 1/2 rack XY control panel 2RU 1/2 rack panel Allows for full XY control Breakaway, switching, quick source, preset and scrolling Configurable function buttons 4 line LED for current source, preset source, destination status, and information display 342

Miscellaneous router panels NV9700: Remote diagnostic and change-over panel 1RU panel Monitor health and status of redundant NV9000 system controller Visual and audible notification of a system fault Interface with third party facility alarm and monitoring systems NV9604: BPS/slave panel 1RU panel Single destination, multi-destination or slaved to a NV9602 panel Double mapping of 32 buttons in slaved mode Configurable function buttons, for example: LOCK, PROTECT, SALVOS, BREAKAWAYS Ideally suited for QC stations, tape input, master control bypass NV9675-VF: Tally panel Full featured tally I/O interface Supports 32 opto-isolated inputs and 64 relay GPI outputs Generate router status tally outputs and inputs Easily define tally condition output using pull-down menus and buttons www.miranda.com/nvision 9000 343

NVISION 9000: GUI router control panels Largest selection of PC-based panels The NVISION range includes the widest slection of Java-based GUI panels. Each type of hard control panel has an associated GUI panel, with the same interface, functionality and configuration. GUI panel configuration All GUI buttons are fully programmable using the configuration tool Supports X-Y, multi-destination, and salvo operation modes Supports mouse and touch screen operation Router status monitoring Router tools provide real-time picture of router status Primary level display mode tracks the status of up to 2048 destinations Multi-level display mode tracks the status of up 2048 destinations across 32 levels 344

All NVISION panels can connect to all NVISION routers The wide range of NVISION control panels can be connected to all the NVISION routers in the range, via the NVISION 9000 controller. NVISION routers NVISION routing control system NVISION control panel & GUIs NVISION 5128 NVISION 5256 NV9601 X-Y Multi-destination panel NV9602 Multi-function panel Virtual panels NVISION 7512 NV9603A X-Y Panel NV9604 BPS/slave control panel NVISION 8256-Plus NVISION 9000 System controller (with redundant controller) NV9605 BPS paging panel NV9608 X-Y/multi-destination panel NVISION 8288/ NVISION 8288-Plus NV9616 X-Y/multi-destination panel NV9640 X-Y/multi-destination panel NVISION 8500 SERIES NV9641 X-Y/multi-destination panel NV9642 X-Y/multi-destination panel Compact routers NV9606 Multi-mode, max button density panel NV9607 Multi-mode, max button density panel Third party routers (see page 330) NV9609 1/2 rack XY control panel NV9575-VF Tally I/O interface EC9700 Control GUI Third party interfaces www.miranda.com/nvision 9000 345

NVISION 9000: system controllers comparison The NVISION range offers a choice of system controllers for different applications and levels of control complexity. The NVISION 9000 system controller is the most advanced and resilient in the range, and the NVISION 915 system controller represents a simpler, entry level system for smaller control environments. NVISION 9000 router controller The NVISION 9000 router controller uses a standard hardware platform and an embedded operating system to leverage ongoing advancements in CPU, memory, and peripheral technology. It can support up to 400 control panels and up to 250 routers per system controller (16384 destinations maximum), and the system can be expanded by adding further router controllers. The NVISION 9000 router controller is equipped with redundant power supplies, speed controlled fans, a solid state hard drive, as well as six NIC connections to support system requirements. It ships with all software preloaded, including drivers, to control any NVISION router. Optional software is available to control Philips/BTS, Utah Scientific, GVG, Horizon, Snell (Pro-Bel), Pesa, Sony, ISIS, Datatek or Encore routers, and third party interfaces are available for SNMP, Snell (Pro-Bel), Jupiter, and SMS-MCPU Bridge. Other core system options include tie-line management software and remote diagnostics software. The NVISION 9000 system controller is available is two versions: ES9060 single system controller: the lowest-cost system, which uses a 2RU rack mount system controller. ES9065 dual system controller: this system uses a pair of 2RU system controllers for full hardware redundancy. With both controllers running, one acts as a primary, and the second as a backup. Both are kept updated with current router status at all times. NVISION 915 router controller The entry-level NVISION 915 router controller offers a flexible and easy-touse configuration editor, a scalable architecture, and competitive pricing. It s ideal for controlling the NVISION 5128 Mid-sized, multi-format router and the Compact routers. It can support up to 24 control panels and up to four NVISION routers, with control of up to 16 physical and 32 virtual levels. A facility with an NVISION 915 system controller can easily expand its control system by upgrading to a NVISION 9000 controller. This transition does not require new router control panels, and the existing system configuration can be preserved. 346

Quick comparison chart: router system controller System controller feature comparison matrix NVISION 9000 NVISION 915 Ethernet control of NVISION routers Virtual levels, level sets Category/index/suffix device selection User IDs, Panel naming Free source Sophisticated machine control router support Source master Broadcast Manual/Semi-automatic/Automatic Lock/Protect/Release/Force Release Chop System salvos Local salvos Multiple source devices on a port Logging Source device aliasing Serial control on NVISION routers Third party router control ES-BUS and Pro-Bel interfaces TCP/IP and NVISION serial protocol interfaces Support for NV9660 & the QMOC Control and status GUIs GPI interfaces PIN number access control Multi-destination control surfaces Previous source Tie-lines Multiple destinations on a port Virtual crosspoints Remote monitoring & SNMP Persistent logs Dynamic device renaming Maximum number of routers 250 4 Maximum number of physical levels 250 16 Maximum number of virtual levels 512 32 Maximum number of devices 16384 1024 Maximum router size 4096 2048 Maximum number of system salvos N/A 32 Number of commands per system salvo 2048 32 Maximum number of categories 1024 64 Maximum number of panels 1024 24 Kaleido multi-viewer integration www.miranda.com/nvision 9000 347

The NVISION 9000 system controller provides advanced, highly scalable control, with expansion to up to 250 routers and 400 control panels per controller, including NVISION and third party routers. Panels & applications Third party router Panels System controller Third party panels Kaleido NVISION 9000 system controller Third party controllers (with redundant controller) NVISION routers 348 Third party control applications icontrol GUIs Devices NVISION 9000: overview of control system elements Kaleido multi-viewer VTR 01 VTR 02 VTR 03 VTR 04 VTR 08 VTR 05 VTR 06 VTR 07 VTR 09 VTR 10 VTR 11 VTR 12 VTR 13 VTR 14 VTR 15 VTR 16 Master control Third party routers Legacy routers

Router control system configuration SE-Utilities is a Java-based configuration utility for the NVISION router control system which offers efficient building and management of router configuration data. The software uses a SQL relational database, so key data only needs to be entered once. The hardware control panels and tally I/O interface are user customized, with configuration performed off-line. Panel configuration Router configuration Source/destination configuration www.miranda.com/nvision 9000 349

NVISION ROUTER CONTROL ORDERING INFORMATION The NVISION 9000 control system is an advanced, standard platform based system for routing switcher control. Different configurations of the System Controller are available to address a broad range of requirements with regards to features, function and redundancy. ES9060 uses a single 2RU System Controller, ES9065 uses a pair of 2RU system controllers to offer full redundancy. ES9067 includes a pair of System Controllers, RS-485 port cards, NV9700 Remote Diagnostic and Changeover panel, as well as all cables required to connect the included components together. All system controllers are rack mounted and come with redundant power supplies and a minimum of 6 NICs. Customers must supply all monitors, keyboards or mice to be connected to the System Controller platforms. Core systems ES9060 NV9000 control system ES9065 Dual NV9000 control system ES9067 Dual NV9000 control system with NV9700 Core system options - Hardware EC9412 Additional 10/100 base T card for NV9000 systems EC9414 Additional 10/1000 base T dual NIC card for NV9000 systems EC9415 24 Port Ethernet switch EC9420 EIA-485 8 Port card EC9421 EIA-485 16 Port card EC9422 Y Cable to support EIA-485 functionality for EC9420 EC9423 EIA-485 32 Port Device for NV9000 EC9424 Y Cable to support EIA-485 functionality for EC9421 & EC9423 EC9425 Spare power supply for NV9000 System Controller Core system options - Software EC9520 Philips router interface EC9521 Utah router interface EC9522 Horizon router interface EC9523 Encore control system interface EC9524 Pro-Bel router interface EC9525 Sony router interface EC9527 Pesa serial router interface EC9529 ISIS router interface EC9530 Datatek router interface EC9531 Jupiter bridge interface EC9532 Sierra video router interface EC9533 Euphonix router interface EC9534 Nexus/Stagetek router interface EC9535 SMS7000 Router GSC node bus interface EC9536 SMS 7000 MCPU bridge interface EC9537 SMS7000 Router serial interface EC9538 Sony ROT-16 interface Automation/external interface protocols of the NV9000 EC9526 Serial control interface, ESBUS protocol EC9528 Serial control interface, Pro-Bel protocol via SW-P-02 Miscellaneous EC9407 EC9610 EC9513 EC9600 NV9000-SMA-S NV9000-SMA-D NV9000-HSMA-S NV9000-HSMA-D Multi-hop tie line management software NV5128-MC SNMP license (requires NV9000 system with EC9600 option) Remote diagnostics software (includes modem) NV9000 SNMP license Software maintenance agreement for single NV9000 systems Software maintenance agreement for dual NV9000 systems Hardware and software maintenance agreement for single NV9000 systems Hardware and software maintenance agreement for dual NV9000 systems (An SMA or HSMA is required as part of any control system and must be purchased at time of initial order) Control panels and interfaces NV9601 2RU X-Y/multi-destination control panel NV9602 1RU multi-mode control panel NV9603A 1RU X-Y control panel NV9604 1RU multi-mode / slave control panel NV9605 1RU multi-mode paging shallow pnl w/3 disp. NV9606 1RU multi-mode, maximum button density panel NV9607 2RU multi-mode, maximum button density panel NV9609 2RU 1/2 rack X-Y control panel NV9608 2RU 8 position multi-destination panel NV9616 2RU 16 position multi-destination panel NV9640 2RU LCD X-Y control panel NV9641 1RU LCD control panel NV9642 1RU XY/multi-destination panel NV9660 2RU mixer/router control panel for use with 7512-MIX-OUT NV9575-VF Tally I/O panel with 64 I/Os EC9790 Router control GUI software panels (5 client license) 350 www.miranda.com/nvision 9000