Technicolor Thomson Network Card 8900NET User Manual
8900NET  
NETWORK INTERFACE MODULE  
Instruction Manual  
SOFTWARE VERSION 3.2.0  
071061202  
JUNE 2003  
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Contents  
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
8900NET Network Interface Module  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
8900NET Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Remote Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Basic Network Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Module Placement in the Gecko 8900 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Frame Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
RS-232 Communication Port Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Monitor Module Indicator LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Enabling Alarms and Fan Speed Control Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Establishing Frame Network Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
NetConfig Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Good Networking Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setting Frame Network Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Network Configuration Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Web Browser Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Web Browser Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Addressing the Frame URL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Default MAC (machine) Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Using the 8900NET GUI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
8900 Frame Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Frame Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Older and Legacy Module Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Frame Configuration Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
8900NET Module Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Viewing Network Module Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Network Module Configuration for SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
SNMP Agent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
SNMP Report Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Media Module Slot Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Locate Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Slot Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Hardware Switch Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Slot SNMP Trap Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Module ID and Network Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Rebooting the NET Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
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Contents  
Updating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Software Update Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Troubleshooting GUI Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Temperature Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
ROM and RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
RS-232 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Module Health Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Frame Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Module Present Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Fan Speed Control and Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
On-board Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Compatibility Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Control and Monitoring Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Control and Monitoring Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
8900–FLOAD–CBL Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
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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 Instruc-  
tion 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). The 8900NET enables remote configuration and monitoring of the  
enhanced Gecko 8900 frame and its remote control capable modules.  
8900NET Features  
The 8900NET module features:  
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10 Base-T Ethernet interface,  
HTML protocol support,  
Fan front cover power and control,  
Frame health monitoring,  
Software update downloading support,  
Support for the Newton Modular Control system control panels,  
Support for Frame Alarm,  
Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) moni-  
toring, and  
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Support for NetConfig application.  
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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 con-  
nected 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. Point-to-point Configuration  
Ethernet cable, Category 5 Crossover  
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PS1  
PS2  
PC running:  
8900TFN frame with  
Network Interface Module  
Windows 95/98/NT,  
Unix, or Macintosh OS  
Ethernet  
Netscape Navigator 4.x  
or Internet Explorer 4.x  
Figure 2 illustrates a typical LAN configuration.  
Figure 2. Basic Network Configuration  
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PS1  
PS2  
8900TFN frame with  
Network Interface Module  
Ethernet cable: Category 5  
PC running:  
Windows 95/98/NT, Unix  
or Macintosh OS  
Ethernet  
Netscape Navigator 4.x  
or Internet Explorer 4.x  
LAN Ethernet Hub  
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PS1  
PS2  
8900TFN frame with  
Network Interface Module  
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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 fol-  
lowing 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. For addi-  
tional information concerning the Power Supply module, refer to the 8900  
Series Frames Instruction Manual.  
The third cell from the right is allocated for the 8900NET Network Interface  
or Frame Monitor module. For additional information concerning the  
Frame Monitor module, refer to the Gecko 8900 Series Frames Instruction  
Manual.  
Figure 3. 8900 Series Frame  
Power  
Supplies  
(only)  
Any 8900 Module  
Frame Monitor  
or 8900NET Network  
Interface Module (only)  
Note  
The 8900NET module can be plugged in and removed from a Gecko 8900  
Series frame with power on. When power is applied to the module, LED indi-  
cators reflect the initialization process (see Power Up on page 16).  
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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. Module/Frame Orientation  
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2
3
4
5
6
1
7
2
8
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4
5
6
7
Component side  
Configuration DIP switches  
8
10  
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Cabling  
This section describes physical connections, the connectors and cables,  
used for network communications. Setup procedures for each type of con-  
nection 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 informa-  
tion on cabling.  
Figure 5. 8900NET Input/Output Connectors on 8900TFN Frame  
Frame Alarm  
(Video – J102 pins 8 and 9)  
(Audio – J7 pins 8 and 9)  
RS232  
Network configuration storage  
J1  
J2  
Frame ID  
(Frame MAC address storage)  
ETHERNET  
Frame Alarm  
The Frame Alarm is accessed through pins 8 and 9 of the RS-232 connector.  
Details for connecting an external customer-supplied alarm are given in the  
Gecko 8900 Series Frames Instruction Manual.  
Note  
Earlier version 8900 frames used a BNC connector labelled SMPTE ALARM  
to access the alarm connection. For information concerning the SMPTE  
Alarm bus cable, refer to the Gecko 8900 Frames Instruction Manual.  
RS-232 Communication Port Cable  
The nine-pin RS-232 connector is used to connect the frame to a PC to ini-  
tially set the frame’s network communication parameters. After network  
communication is established, subsequent changes to these parameters can  
be made using the network GUI.  
CAUTION The RS-232 cable should be removed after completing the initial frame setup.  
Leaving a long serial cable connected to the frame without a connection at  
the other end may freeze the 8900NET module startup routine.  
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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).  
The communication parameters for the RS-232 connection are:  
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Baud rate: 9600  
Data bits: 8  
Parity: none  
Stop bits: 1  
Flow control: none  
The male end connects to J102–Video/BNC or J7–Audio RS-232 connector  
on the 8900 TFN frame (see Figure 6) and the female end connects to either  
Com1 or Com2 on the PC, depending upon the configuration of the com-  
puter’s I/O ports.  
Figure 6. RS-232 to Initialization PC Cable and Pinout  
PC running Hyperterm Terminal Emulation  
8900TFN Frame  
RS-232  
Com1 or  
Com2 port  
DB-9  
Male  
Pin  
Pin  
DB-9  
Female  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pin 1  
Pin 5  
Pin 9  
Comm. Parameters: 9600 baud, 8 bits, parity-none, 1 stop, flow-none  
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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. DB-9 Cable and DB-25 Cable Adaptor Pinout  
DB-25  
Female  
9-pin 9-pin 25-pin  
9-pin 9-pin 25-pin  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8
1
Tx 2  
Rx 3  
4
1
DB-9  
Male  
3
2 Tx  
3 Rx  
4
2
20  
7
5
5
6
DB-9  
Female  
6
6
4
7
7
5
8
8
22  
9
9
20  
22  
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Ethernet Cable  
The 8900NET module enables the frame’s RJ-45 Ethernet connector.  
Through this port the 8900 frame can connect to:  
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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 point-  
to-point connection to the controlling PC.  
Note  
This Category 5, UTP Crossover Cable is available from Grass Valley as part  
of cable kit model 8900CAB (10 ft./3 m length).  
Figure 8. Point-to-Point RJ-45 Connection and Cable Pinout  
PC with network card and net browser software  
8900TFN Frame  
Ethernet  
To PC network card  
RJ-45 connector  
Pin  
Pin  
Pin Pin  
RJ-45  
connector  
RJ-45  
connector  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
6
1
5
4
2
8
7
Pin 1  
Category 5, UTP Crossover Cable  
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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. LAN RJ-45 Connection and Cable  
8900TFN Frame  
Network Ethernet Hub (typical)  
hp  
10 BaseT  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2 1  
Ethernet  
To network hub  
RJ-45 connector  
Pin  
Pin  
Pin Pin  
RJ-45  
connector  
RJ-45  
connector  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Pin 1  
Category 5, UTP Cable  
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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. LEDs and Configuration Switches  
LED Color Key  
Red = Fault  
Green = OK  
Yellow = Active  
TEMP - Temperature (red)  
PS2- Power Supply 2 (red)  
PS1 - Power Supply 1 (red)  
FAN (red)  
PWR - Power (green)  
MOD - Module Health Bus (red)  
FB - Frame Bus (red)  
INHIB - Module Health Inhibited  
(yellow)  
NM - Network Interface Module (red)  
COMM - Communication (yellow)  
ETHER - Ethernet communiction  
(yellow)  
FAULT - Frame Fault (red)  
Configuration DIP switch S1  
1
2
3
Configuration DIP switch S2  
(functions currently not supported)  
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
REM OVR - Remote Override  
(yellow)  
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Table 1 on page 17 describes all the module’s LEDs and the conditions indi-  
cated.  
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Power Up  
Monitor Module Indicator LEDs  
The possible LED status and conditions indicated are shown in Table 1.  
Table 1. Indicator LEDs and Conditions Indicated  
LED  
LED State  
Condition  
Power is off or on-board regulator has failed  
Module is powered  
Off  
POWER  
(green)  
On continuously  
Off  
Frame temperature is within specified parameters  
Over-temperature condition detected in frame  
Normal operation or alarm disabled  
TEMP  
(red)  
On continuously  
Off  
PS2  
(red)  
On continuously  
Power supply 2 is present and reporting an alarm condition  
Normal operation or alarm disabled  
Off  
On continuously  
Off  
PS1  
(red)  
Power supply 1 is present and reporting an alarm condition  
Normal operation or alarm disabled  
FAN  
(red)  
On continuously  
Off  
One or more fans in the front cover assembly is not rotating  
Normal operation or alarm disabled  
MOD  
(red)  
Module health bus is not disabled and one or more modules is reporting an internal  
fault  
On continuously  
Long continuous flashing One or more modules is reporting a configuration error  
FB  
(red)  
Off  
On  
Network module is communicating with modules on the frame bus  
Internal frame bus communication failure  
Off  
Normal operation or alarm disabled  
INHIB  
(yellow)  
On continuously  
Off  
A non-compliant module in the frame has disabled the module health bus  
Normal operation  
FAULT  
(red)  
On continuously  
Flashing  
One of the on-board fault LEDs is illuminated or flashing  
Indicates the MOD (module health LED) is flashing  
COMM  
On  
On  
Indicates module is polling the devices on the internal frame communication bus  
Indicates active communication detected on the Ethernet bus  
(yellow)  
ETHER  
(yellow)  
Off  
On  
All fault reporting is controlled by onboard configuration switches  
Software overrides onboard configuration switches  
REM OVR  
(yellow)  
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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 Con-  
figuration for SNMP on page 30).  
Figure 11. Alarm Reporting DIP switches  
S1  
S2  
Status  
IP Address  
Frame Control  
Power Supply #1  
Power Supply #2  
Temperature  
Fan  
Module  
Frame Bus  
Fan Speed  
NM Control  
Remote  
Override  
LED  
8900NET  
Disabling (or filtering) specific fault alarms can be useful in isolating prob-  
lems in the frame. Refer to Table 2 for the possible settings. A settings table  
is also silk-screened on the module.  
Table 2. Configuration DIP Switch Settings  
S1 Segment  
Left Position (open)  
PS1 Fault Reporting Enabled  
PS2 Fault Reporting Enabled  
Right Position (closed)  
PS1 Fault Reporting Disabled  
PS2 Fault Reporting Disabled  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(Not used) Over Temp reporting is always enabled locally and through SNMP  
Fan Fault Reporting Enabled  
Fan Fault Reporting Disabled  
Module Fault Reporting Enabled  
Frame Bus Error Reporting Enabled  
Fan Speed Controlled by Temperature  
Module Fault Reporting Disabled  
Frame Bus Error Reporting Disabled  
Fan Speed Fixed at Maximum  
Network Module Control Enabled (remote  
control via GUI is enabled)  
Network Module GUI is placed in read only  
mode  
8
S2 Segment  
Left Position (open)  
Right Position (closed)  
Status Enabled (enabled alarms are  
reported over SNMP)  
SNMP Reporting is disabled except for  
Over Temp alarm  
1
2
IP Address (not currently supported)  
Frame Control Enabled (remote control via GUI for the frame and all modules within is  
3
GUI is enabled)  
placed in read only mode  
4 – 8  
(Currently Not Used)  
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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 emu-  
lation application is used to set the initial parameters for network commu-  
nication. Once initial identity is established, the GUI can be used to make  
subsequent changes to the networking parameters. Parameters established  
include:  
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•
•
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Local IP Address,  
Gateway IP Address,  
Subnet Mask, and  
Default Route.  
Note  
If the Gecko 8900 frame is to be connected point-to-point to a single PC  
workstation, both the frame and the PC must be on the same Subnet.  
NetConfig Application  
With this software release, Gecko 8900 Series frames can interface with Net-  
Config (Network Configuration Application). NetConfig is a PC software  
tool for configuring and setting up NetConfig-enabled Grass Valley  
devices. Refer to the NetConfig Manual or the 8900NET Release Notes for  
current information on using this tool.  
Good Networking Practices  
The Local IP Address form of a URL can be used within an intranet to  
address the Gecko 8900 frame’s web page. An intranet is set up and main-  
tained within your facility and is isolated from the Internet.  
Access from outside, through the Internet, may require the use of a Domain  
Name and a firewall, depending upon your network architecture. Domain  
Name Addressing requires a Domain Name Server located within the  
intranet that maps the Domain Name to the frame’s IP Address. The  
8900TFN frame has no knowledge of its assigned Domain Name. Network  
traffic through a Domain Name Server can delay 8900NET response time.  
Remote workstations are also subject to network traffic delays. Local PC  
workstations should be used for real-time operation of the 8900NET.  
The most direct and timely access to the frame is achieved by using a PC  
workstation that is assigned to the same Subnet (see Figure 12). A worksta-  
tion in a different Subnet, even when located on the same router, will be  
subject to processing of the IP Gateway.  
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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  
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127.1.2.1  
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PS1  
PS2  
8900TFN frame 127.1.2.3  
Router  
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PS1  
PS2  
8900TFN frame 127.1.2.4  
Local PC  
127.1.2.5  
FTP Server  
127.1.2.6  
Setting Frame Network Identity  
After you have connected the PC to the RS-232 port (refer to RS-232 Com-  
munication Port Cable on page 11) and established communication using the  
terminal emulation application, press the enter/return key several times to  
see the active prompt.  
At the prompt enter:  
setup  
You will see:  
-> setup  
Here are the current parameters and their values:  
Local IP Address:  
Gateway IP Address:  
Subnet Mask:  
192.158.211.83  
192.158.211.1  
255.255.255.0  
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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.  
If you make a mistake on a previous value, continue  
with the remaining parameters; you will be given an  
opportunity to modify the value again.  
Please ensure that you change from Factory defaults  
to your network parameters.  
The local Ip Address is the Internet address of this  
machine. It consists of four numbers separated by pe-  
riods ('.'). Each number can be in the range of 0 to  
255. For example: 192.167.221.45  
There must an IP address.  
IP Address (192.158.211.83):  
The Default Route is the Internet address of the ma-  
chine which routes network packets outside of the lo-  
cal network. It consists of four numbers separated by  
periods ('.').  
Each number can be in the range of 0 to 255.  
For example: 192.167.221.1  
If you respond with a single period (.),a default  
route will not be assigned.  
Default Route (192.158.211.1):  
The Subnet Mask is used in the routing algorithm.  
The Net Card will use the mask to determine if a ad-  
dress is in local net or to send the message to the  
default. It consists of four numbers separated by pe-  
riods ('.').  
Each number can be in the range of 0 to 255.  
For example: 192.167.221.1  
If you respond with a single period (.),  
a Subnet Mask will not be assigned.  
Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0):  
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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.  
Table 3 lists all available frame types and how they can be identified. The  
assembly number of the frame is identified on a label located inside the  
frame inside the chassis.  
Table 3. 8900 Frames Types IP Storage Capability  
Network Config  
Model Number  
Backplane  
Assembly Number  
Storage  
8900TFN-A  
8900TFN  
Audio backplane with 1 IC  
Video backplane with 1 IC  
Audio backplane with 2 ICs  
Video backplane with 2 ICs  
610-0960-00  
630-0063-00  
610-0960-01  
610-0984-00  
8900NET module  
8900NET module  
Frame backplane  
Frame backplane  
8900TFN-A  
8900TFN-V  
To determine what frame model you have and where IP addresses are  
stored, you may also access the Frame Status page with the web browser  
(see Figure 16 on page 29). All frames with 8900NET cards with software  
version 3.0.0 and later will report a Network Config status message as one of  
the following:  
•
•
Network configuration stored on 8900NET module, or  
Network configuration stored on frame.  
Web Browser Setup  
The recommended Web browser for use with the 8900NET Control and  
Monitoring System is either:  
•
•
Netscape Navigator 4.x or later, or  
Internet Explorer 4.x or later.  
Versions 3.x or earlier of these browsers may cause undesirable results in  
the presentation of HTML frames.  
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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.  
Addressing the Frame URL  
To address an 8900TFN frame from an internet browser, enter the frame’s  
default URL into the URL line of the browser (“Location” in Netscape Nav-  
igator, “Address” in Internet Explorer). The URL will be the IP Address  
given to the frame during initial setup (see Setting Frame Network Identity  
on page 20), or a Domain name that has been mapped to the IP Address in  
your Domain Name Server tables. The URL should look like this:  
http://{Frame’s IP Address}/  
Example:  
http://127.123.234.2/  
Or:  
http://{Frame’s Domain Name}/  
Example:  
http://frame1.xyz.com/  
The correctly entered URL will call up the 8900 frame’s default first page—  
Frame Status.  
Default MAC (machine) Address  
Each 8900TFN frame has a unique ethernet physical level MAC address  
that is stored in the frame ID memory chip (see Figure 5 on page 11). If this  
memory is missing, the 8900NET module will substitute a default MAC  
address: 08-00-11-09-CD-AB. If more than one 8900 frame in your network  
is assigned the default MAC address, network conflicts will occur. To verify  
the frame has a unique MAC address refer to Module ID and Network Param-  
eters on page 35.  
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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. You can also  
click on the slot icon in the content display to access a particular module’s  
status page.  
To navigate to one of the device’s pages click on any of the device’s sub-list  
of links. This will update the content display to the right.  
Note  
To update status, html pages must be manually refreshed by clicking on the  
Refresh button (to the right of the page title). Changes made at the frame or  
from other browsers on the network will not be displayed until the page is  
refreshed.  
8900 Frame Interface  
This section describes GUI functions for the 8900 frame.  
Frame Status Page  
The Frame Status Page (Figure 13 on page 25) displays an overall status for  
the frame.  
The top section reports the following for the frame:  
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•
•
•
•
•
Model Number,  
Description,  
Frame Location (set in Frame Configuration),  
Temperature Status,  
Warning messages, and  
Front Cover status (Cover installed, No Cover)  
The graphical content display shows:  
•
•
•
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Module slot status,  
Power supplies installed (and empty slots),  
Presence of the 8900NET module (Net Card), and  
A clickable link to each device’s status page.  
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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).  
Refresh button for manual  
refresh of page  
Online Manual Link  
Module Slot Status  
Module Slot Status icons report one of the following (Table 4):  
Table 4. Module Status Indicators  
Icon  
Color  
Module  
Status  
Icon  
Text  
Indication  
White  
None  
Empty  
No module detected in slot.  
Gray  
No Comm No Comm Slot contains a legacy module which was not designed to support Frame  
Bus communications with an 8900NET module.  
Green  
Pass  
Module  
Module  
Slot contains a fully Frame Bus capable module.  
Yellow  
Warning  
8900NET has detected a warning condition in module due to lack of input  
signal or incomplete support for remote monitoring and control. Ability of  
module to perform intended operation is limited.  
Red  
Fault  
Module  
8900NET has detected a fault condition in module. Fault may have been  
communicated over the Frame Bus, or may indicate a failure of the module  
to respond over the Frame Bus.  
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During initial polling, modules that do not respond immediately may tran-  
sition to a WARNING, MODULE NOT RESPONDING status. In this case, this is a tem-  
porary 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. There is no way for the 8900NET module  
to tell the difference between a fully functional early release of 8900DEC and  
a module whose Frame Bus Interface has failed.  
Note  
Early releases of the 8960ENC, 8950DAC, 8950ADC, 8920DAC, 8920ADC,  
and the 8916 signal a warning condition due to limited capability over the  
Frame Bus. All of these, except the 8916, can be upgraded by the user with  
fully capable Frame Bus software.  
Frame Properties  
The Properties section on the Frame Status page reports:  
•
•
•
•
Vendor name,  
Number of media module slots,  
Software version (installed on the 8900NET module),  
Network Config (whether the network configuration is stored on the  
8900NET module or on the frame backplane, depending on frame  
model). Refer to Network Configuration Storage on page 22.  
Older and Legacy Module Support  
8900 and legacy Grass Valley modules that can reside in the 8900TFN frame  
are supported to different degrees by the 8900NET module. A compati-  
bility matrix describing the hardware versions, software update methods  
requiredm, and remote control features of the various modules supported  
by the 8900 frames and 8900NET module is located in the Compatibility  
Matrix on page 65.  
Note  
When the 8900NET is first installed or when many modules are installed  
simultaneously, it may take some time for the 8900NET to poll, update status  
and build the HTML pages, especially if there are modules that do not  
respond as expected, such as legacy modules. During these periods the  
Frame Status Page may fall behind temporarily until the 8900NET board can  
catch up and present a true current status.  
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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.  
Note  
If an unmodified legacy module is installed in the frame, the frame commu-  
nication bus will be interrupted and all module icons in the frame status  
display will be red. This problem occurs with legacy modules only and does  
not occur with Gecko 8900 Series modules.  
Figure 14. Modified Legacy Module Connector  
Top of Module  
Pin 2  
Pin 10  
Pin 50  
Typical  
Pin 50  
Removed  
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Frame Configuration Page  
Use the Frame Configuration page shown in Figure 15 to:  
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•
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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. 8900 Frame Configuration Information  
Select Configuration  
To physically locate a frame,  
select and apply Flash to flash  
the frame's front cover LEDs  
Save the current frame  
and slot configuration  
to a file  
Enter a path and filename to recall  
a saved frame configuration file  
Load the selected  
configuration file  
Name the frame and its location.  
Enter an index number to be used  
in SNMP networking tables  
(not required)  
Enter IP Address for  
online manual server  
Enable or disable the various  
status reports used in SNMP  
network monitoring system  
Note: To enable a report,  
on-board switches  
must also be enabled  
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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).  
A Status LED icon on each module page changes color to report status of  
network interface, frame bus, and internal diagnostics:  
•
•
•
Green indicates a Pass condition,  
Red indicates a Fail condition, and  
Yellow indicates a Warning condition.  
Figure 16. 8900NET Module Network Status Page  
Select Status  
Status icons  
Hardware and  
software information  
On-board configuration  
switch settings  
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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 Configura-  
tion 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.  
Note  
There are both hardware and software report enable switches for each report.  
Both must be enabled for the report to be sent. Software report switches are  
set on the 8900NET Configuration page for the Frame, the 8900NET module,  
and each module slot.  
SNMP Agent Installation  
To use SNMP, the SNMP Agent software must be installed on the module.  
The Configuration page shown in Figure 17 is displayed if the agent soft-  
ware has not already been installed. Click on the install button to view the  
license agreement.  
Figure 17. Configuring the 8900 Network Module for SNMP  
Select Configuration  
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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. Installing the SNMP Agent  
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When the SNMP Agent is successfully installed, the Configuration page  
will contain the setup items shown in Figure 19.  
Figure 19. Configuring the 8900 Network Module with SNMP Agent Installed  
Select Configuration  
Enable/disable SNMP  
status reporting  
Enable/disable SNMP  
level of report severity  
Enter a destination  
IP address and  
Community Name for  
up to five monitoring  
SNMP stations  
Activation control  
Activation status  
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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.  
NOT IN SERVICE changes an active report destination to inactive after the  
next module reboot.  
DELETE removes the report destination entry. If the entry was active it  
remains active until the next module reboot.  
Note  
Report destination status does not change until the 8900NET module is  
rebooted.  
The status column to the left of the activation operation pull-down window  
provides one of the following status reports:  
•
•
•
<BLANK> – No entry has been applied.  
ACTIVE – All new status reports will be sent to this destination.  
NOT IN SERVICE – The destination has a valid definition but the user has  
not activated it.  
•
•
•
ACTIVE PENDING REBOOT – This entry indicates the report destination will  
become active upon the next module reboot.  
NOT IN SERVICE PENDING REBOOT – This entry indicates the report destina-  
tion will become inactive upon the next module reboot.  
NOT READY – The destination entry is invalid. The IPAddress may not be  
properly defined or there is no IP Address or Community entry.  
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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. Media Module Slot Configuration Page  
Select Slot Config  
Enable/disable module  
locator function  
Name the module slot  
Identify the input signal  
Check box to restore  
saved config when  
new module installed  
Learn module configuration  
to this slot  
Read-only status of 2000NET  
module hardware settings  
necessary for enabling  
SNMP Trap Reports  
Enable/disable specific  
SNMP reports for the slot  
Read-only severity level  
assigned to each event  
Locate Module  
When enabled, the Locate Module function flashes the yellow COMM and  
CONF LEDs on the front of the module to locate in the frame.  
Slot Identification  
You may identify the module by typing a specific name in the Name field.  
The assigned name is stored on the 8900NET module and travels with the  
8900NET module if it is moved to another frame. Select Default to enter the  
factory default module name.  
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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 peri-  
odically (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 configu-  
ration for this slot. The configuration is saved on the 8900NET module. If  
the 8900NET module is removed or powered down, the stored configura-  
tions are not saved.  
When the Restore upon Install box has been checked, the current configuration  
saved to this slot is saved as slot memory. When the current module is  
removed and another module of the same type is installed, the configura-  
tion saved to the 8900NET module will be downloaded to the new module.  
The box must be checked before the current module with the saved config-  
uration is removed.  
Hardware Switch Controls  
This section is a read-only status report of 8900NET module switch settings  
for Module Status Reporting and Asynchronous Status Reporting. These  
functions must be enabled for the following Slot SNMP Trap Reports to  
function.  
Slot SNMP Trap Reports  
This section is displayed only when the SNMP Agent software has been  
installed on the 8900NET module. Slot SNMP traps can be enabled only  
when the hardware switches for Module Fault reporting and Asynchro-  
nous Status reporting are in enabled on the 8900NET module (dipswitch S1  
segment 7 and dipswitch S2 segment 1).  
The enabled SNMP traps will be reported to any SNMP manager that is  
identified as an SNMP Report Destination in 8900NET configuration. Trap  
severity is read-only hard-coded information that is interpreted and  
responded to by the SNMP Manager software configuration.  
Module ID and Network Parameters  
To view or change the module identity and currently assigned network  
addresses for the 8900NET module access the Network page illustrated in  
Figure 21.  
Note  
Depending on the type of frame this module is installed in, this network con-  
figuration is saved on either the 8900NET module or on the frame backplane.  
Refer to Network Configuration Storage on page 22 for details.  
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Figure 21. 8900NET Module Network Identification Page  
Select Network  
Frame machine address  
After initial frame network addressing is done using the RS-232 port, sub-  
sequent 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.  
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Updating Software  
The following procedure describes the software download process for the  
8900NET module running version 3.2.0 and later. Software download pro-  
cedures 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 2.1 and earlier to version 3.2.0 or later  
must be done with an application available from Grass Valley. Software  
updating after version 3.2.0 can also be done using the NetConfig application  
if installed. Refer to the NetConfig manual for instructions.  
Overview  
The Modular Remote Monitoring and Control System is an extension of the  
Grass Valley Signal Management System (SMS) routing system and uses  
the same File Transfer Protocol (FTP) technique to download software.  
Note  
This procedure assumes your Local FTP Server computer is a 32-bit  
Windows host running Win95, 98, NT or later.  
If you do not have an FTP server, Grass Valley provides a free FTP server  
package that is easy to install and operate. This procedure assumes you will  
use the Xitami FTPD provided. If you already have an FTPD available, you  
can skip steps 3 through 5.  
The software update process consists of the following steps:  
1. Acquire the software update files and, if needed, the FTP Server  
package.  
2. Place the module software update files into an FTPD modular  
directory.  
3. Extract the FTP Daemon (Xitami FTPD).  
4. Run the Xitami installation program.  
5. Modify the FTPD configuration files to the Xitami directory.  
6. Start the FTPD.  
7. Use the 8900 GUI to initiate software updates.  
Note  
When updating numerous Gecko 8900 modules, it is a good idea to dedicate  
one frame for the update process to avoid interrupting communication with  
active modules.  
8. Verify the software update results.  
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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. Here you will also find the free FTP server software.  
b. Create a temporary download directory on your PC:  
c:\temp\  
Figure 22. Acquiring 8900 Software from Grass Valley FTP Site  
Thomson Grass Valley Web Site  
http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com  
Typical Update Download  
1. Module file (example): 8900net_sw2.exe  
2. FTP Server file:  
ftpd.exe  
Internet  
Resulting files  
In a temporary directory: C:\temp\  
Ethernet  
Extract to  
1. Module file (example): 8900net.exe  
C:\modular\8900  
2. FTP Server files:  
xic3223c.exe  
defaults.cfg  
ftpusers.sms  
readftpd.text  
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Resulting files  
Local  
FTP Server  
FTP Daemon Installed  
Create a password protected  
Modular directory  
In Program directory:  
1. FTP Server file:  
C:\Program Files\Xitami  
xic3223c.exe  
defaults.cfg  
ftpusers.sms  
c:\modular\8900xxx  
c. Using the web browser, select the desired files. Click to download  
the file. You are queried to either OPEN the file or SAVE AS. Select the  
SAVE AS option and set the path to the temporary directory on your  
computer.  
This process will trigger the download of the file to your computer.  
Note  
If you have access to an existing FTP Server’s directory, the module update  
files can be downloaded directly into that directory.  
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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(.fld) are for the  
8900 Series modules.  
a. Open Windows Explorer on the local server computer.  
b. If one does not already exist, create a directory on the C drive:  
c:\modular\8900  
c. Double-click the module software.exe file (in the temporary  
directory) and save it to the appropriate directory. The resulting file  
will be a .bin or .fld:  
c:\modular\8900\8900net_sw300a_fw1.fld  
Note  
The file name shown indicates: 8900NET, software version 3.00, firmware  
version 1.0.  
3. Extract the FTPD (Xitami FTP Server) files.  
Note  
This section is for facilities that do not already have an FTP Daemon (FTPD),  
also known as a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Server, installed on the Gecko  
8900 frame’s network. For those facilities that already have an FTPD or other  
FTP Service available in their network, go to step 6.  
Grass Valley provides a free FTP server for those facilities that do not  
have a local FTP service. The FTP server package is the same Xitami  
Web Server-FTP package that is provided with the Grass Valley SMS  
router upgrade package. The version of the Xitami Web-FTP server dis-  
tributed with module software upgrades is for a 32-bit Windows host.  
The FTP Daemon in the temporary directory is a self-extracting file  
(ftpd.exe). To extract the files:  
a. Open Windows Explorer and find the ftpd.exe file.  
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b. Double click on the .exe file and extract the files to the temporary  
directory.  
These files will be extracted:  
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xic3223c.exe – the Xitami installation file,  
defaults.cfg – an FTPD configuration file that has been modified  
specifically for Grass Valley software downloads, and  
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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.exe. You will see the Xitami Welcome  
(Figure 23).  
b. Click on Next >.  
Figure 23. Xitami Web Server Welcome  
c. You will see Xitami Installation Notes.  
d. Click on Next >.  
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e. You will see Select Destination Directory (Figure 24). Do not change  
the default settings.  
f. Click on Next >  
Figure 24. Select Destination Directory  
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g. You will see the Select Program Group screen (Figure 25). Do not  
change the default settings.  
h. Click on Next >.  
Figure 25. Select Program Group  
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i. You will see the Automatic Startup Query screen (Figure 26). Select  
No.  
j. Click on Next >.  
Figure 26. Automatic Startup Query  
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k. You will see the Administration Password screen (Figure 27). Do  
not enter anything in these fields.  
l. Click on Next >.  
Figure 27. FTPD Server Administration Password  
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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.  
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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.sms files to the directory at:  
c:\Program Files\Xitami  
The defaults.cfg and the ftpusers.sms files contain default configu-  
ration instructions that the FTPD application reads at start-up.  
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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. Select Programs, then Internet Tools, and click on Xitami Web  
Server – 32 bit console (Figure 29 on page 46).  
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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 connec-  
tions (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. This is the IP Address that will  
be used to initiate the software update.  
The line that verifies that the FTPD is running reads:  
ready for FTP connections on port 21  
8. With the FTPD running, use the 8900 GUI to initiate software updates.  
Use the web-browser to:  
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Access the appropriate Software Update page for a given module,  
Enter the required data into the HTML Form on that page, and  
Submit the form.  
The 8900 frame uses the data in the form to contact the FTPD on the  
server, download the update file, and reprogram the targeted module.  
Note  
Prior to attempting update of software, refer to the target module’s manual  
and confirm that the Remote/Local Only jumper is in the Remote position.  
Note  
To monitor the progress of the download, use the serial port connection (see  
Figure 32) with a computer running a terminal emulation application  
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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. Parameters: 9600 baud, 8 bits,  
parity-none, 1 stop, flow-none  
PC running web browser GUI  
8900TFN Frame  
Ethernet  
RJ-45  
connector  
To PC network card  
RJ-45 connector  
Ethernet Hub  
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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.  
Note  
Earlier 8900NET versions differ in the layout and number of entry fields. Non-  
essential fields have been removed in the later release.  
If the module does not support network software update, the page  
will be blank except for the header and status information.  
Figure 33. 8900NET Module Software Update Page  
Select Software Update  
d. In the FTP Server Address field, enter the IP Address of the PC that  
has the FTPD installed and running.  
e. You can enter the Host Name of the PC that has the FTPD running  
into the FTP Server Name field. This is an optional step and can be  
omitted.  
f. Click on Apply to set the FTP Address.  
The web page will refresh and the new FTP address should be dis-  
played as the Current Settings.  
g. In the File Path field, enter the file name of the software update file.  
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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 Mon-  
itor. 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). Select the Software Download link or the  
Refresh button to refresh the page to return to the download page  
and re-enter the file name.  
Figure 34. 8900NET Software Download Progress Monitor  
j. If the login password is incorrect, the Progress Monitor will report  
with a Login Incorrect message as shown in Figure 35. Select the  
Software Download link or refresh the page to return to the  
download page and re-enter the correct login.  
Figure 35. Login Incorrect  
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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. 8900NET Software Update Failure Notice  
9. Verify the software update results by checking the Installed Software  
Version in Properties portion of the 8900NET Status web page.  
The software and firmware (if applicable) numbers should match that  
indicated in the .bin or .fld file name (see Step 2 of this procedure for file  
names and version numbers).  
Update Processing Details  
Upon receipt of a software update form from a module, the 8900NET  
module will contact the FTP Server, requesting the specified path. The  
8900NET will send the user name and password to FTP server to gain  
access to the file.  
Once the file has been successfully FTP’d from the FTP Server, the 8900NET  
will begin the module software compatibility check and upgrade process.  
The module software compatibility check uses compatibility information  
included in the Field Update File to ensure that the new software was  
intended for this module. In the event that there is a mismatch, the  
8900NET will abort the upgrade.  
If compatibility is okay, the download is performed and the subject module  
is rebooted.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Table 5. 8900NET Specifications  
Parameter  
Recommended Software  
Web browser  
Value  
Netscape 4.x or Internet Explorer 4.x or later  
Windows 95/98 or later  
PC operating system  
Terminal emulation  
Environmental  
Hyperterminal  
Frame temperature range  
Operating humidity range  
Non-operating temperature  
Mechanical  
0 to 45° C  
0 to 90% non-condensing  
0 to 45° C  
Frame type  
8900 Series  
RS-232 connector  
DB-9 Female  
Ethernet connector  
Frame alarm connector  
Power Requirements  
Supply voltage  
RJ-45  
DB-9 Female or BNC (depending on frame model)  
+12 V, -12 V  
< 6 W  
Power consumption  
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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 ser-  
viced in the field.  
If your module is not operating correctly, proceed as follows:  
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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.  
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Reboot the 8900NET module (see Rebooting the NET Module on page 36).  
Refer to Figure 10 on page 16 for the location of PWR LED and Table 1 on  
page 17 for proper LED indications.  
If the module is still not operating correctly, replace it with a known good  
spare and return the faulty module to a designated Grass Valley repair  
depot. Call your Grass Valley representative for depot location.  
Refer to Contacting Grass Valley at the front of this document for the Grass  
Valley Customer Service Information number.  
Troubleshooting GUI Operation  
The following is a list of possible 8900NET GUI and network problems and  
logical steps for troubleshooting them.  
Cannot Open Any of the Frame’s Web Pages  
1. Check power to the frame.  
a. Is at least one of the power supplies operating?  
b. Is the 8900NET module’s PWR LED on?  
2. Check that the frame is physically connected to the network.  
a. Is a cable plugged into the RJ45 connector of the frame?  
b. Is that cable also connected to a 10Base-T Ethernet hub?  
c. Does the 8900NET module’s ETHER LED indicate network  
activity?  
d. Does the Ethernet hub have any indication that a link is established  
to the frame?  
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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. Was the 8900NET module configured over the serial connection  
with the SETUP command?  
c. Has the 8900NET module been assigned the correct IP Address in  
SETUP (re-run setup over the serial connection)?  
d. Is the workstation in the same subnet as the frame? If not:  
Has the 8900NET module been assigned the correct Default  
Routing Address?  
Has the 8900NET module been assigned the correct Subnet Mask?  
e. Has the 8900NET module been rebooted since new IP Address,  
Default Routing, or Subnet Mask were assigned or changed?  
4. Check if the frame web pages can be opened from a different  
workstation on the network.  
5. Is the subject workstation physically connected to the network?  
6. Check that the workstation and browser have been properly  
configured.  
a. Can the frame be opened from a different workstation?  
b. Has the workstation been assigned a proper IP Address?  
c. Has the workstation been assigned a Gateway Address?  
d. Is the browser configured to connect to the correct port?  
Is it attempting to connect through a modem when it should be con-  
necting through a network interface module?  
Some laptop have two separate network ports, one for stand-alone  
operation, and the other for operation with a docking station. Is the  
correct port being used?  
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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. If the workstation does not support a network ping, ping the  
workstation for the frame serial interface:  
In the frame serial command window, enter:  
->PING “WORKSTATION’S IP ADDRESS”  
The workstation’s IP address must be inside the double quotes. The  
results will indicate if the ping reached the workstation.  
c. If the network ping failed, there may be a network problem  
between the frame and the workstation. To ensure it is not the  
frame, check the frame with a point-to-point connection:  
Using a crossover Ethernet cable, connect the frame directly to a  
workstation. The workstation should be assigned an IP Address on  
the same Subnet as the frame. Attempt to load the frame’s web page  
from a Browser on this workstation.  
8. If the point-to-point connection attempt fails call Customer Service. If  
the point-to-point connection attempt succeeds, the problem is  
somewhere in the network between the original workstation and the  
frame.  
a. Check the connectivity to the frame from different locations in the  
network to attempt to isolate physical disconnect problems.  
b. Check the connectivity to the frame from inside and outside the  
frame’s subnet to isolate IP Gateway routing problems.  
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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. Upon  
power up the frame will indicate in the serial port console window,  
either:  
“MAC ADDRESS IS UNIQUE!” – THE FRAME HAS SUCCESSFULLY  
RETRIEVED A UNIQUE ETHERNET MAC ADDRESS FROM THE FRAME ID  
MEMORY CHIP  
or  
“MAC ADDRESS IS DEFAULT!” - THE FRAME IS USING THE DEFAULT  
ETHERNET MAC ADDRESS. THE FRAME ID MEMORY CHIP IS MISSING OR  
HAS FAILED. CALL GRASS VALLEY GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE  
Cannot modify parameters on Web Page  
1. Check if parameters can be set for other modules.  
If so, the module may be in a remote lockout state.  
a. Check if the LOC/REM – LOCAL jumper on the module is set for  
local control only. (Refer to that specific module’s manual for help.)  
b. In version 2.0 and later of the 8900NET module software, the web  
pages for a module in the remote lockout state will indicate that  
module remote control is disabled and the module’s controls on the  
web pages will be in read-only mode.  
If other modules are not controllable, the entire frame may be in a  
remote lockout state. In this state, software updates to the modules and  
the 8900NET module are also locked out.  
c. Check The 8900NET module’s status page if the frame remote  
control is disabled.  
If so, flip Switch 3 on the S2 DIP switch block (FRAME CNTRL) to  
the enabled setting.  
2. If it is only a specific parameter that is read-only, the module may be in  
a mode assigning read-only operation to that parameter. Refer to the  
module’s instruction manual.  
3. If only the 8900NET module is read-only, the 8900NET module may be  
in remote lockout mode.  
a. Check the 8900NET module’s status page to see if the NET CARD  
REMOTE CONTROL status is disabled.  
b. If so, flip Switch 8 on the S1 DIP switch block (NM CNTRL) to the  
enabled setting.  
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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. Check that the frame’s correct IP Address has been configured in the  
control panel’s frame address.  
5. Check that the control panel is physically connected to the network.  
a. Check that the control panel is connected to a port on an Ethernet  
hub.  
b. Check if the L LED (L for link) on the back of the control panel is on.  
If the LED indicates no link (off), try a different hub port connec-  
tion.  
If the LED still indicates no link, change the cable.  
If the LED still indicates no link, contact VideoFrame.  
6. Check that the frame is addressable by the control panel.  
a. Check if the T LED (T for transmit) on the back of the control panel  
flashes upon the attempt to connect to the frame.  
If T does not flash, contact VideoFrame.  
b. Check if the R LED (R for receive) on the back of the control panel  
flashes upon the attempt to connect to the frame.  
If R does not flash, there may be a problem in the network path  
between the frame and the control panel.  
7. Check that the frame is addressable on the network from a Web  
browser, refer to the steps on page 54.  
a. Attempt to connect to a different frame.  
If successful the problem may be with the original frame or the path  
between the control panel and the original frame.  
b. Check from a workstation connected to the same Ethernet hub as  
the control panel. If unsuccessful, there may be a problem with the  
network path between the frame and this hub.  
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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.  
View the 8900NET module CONFIGURATION page and note the event con-  
figuration parameters, the NET CARD EVENT REPORTS form and REPORT  
DESTINATIONS table.  
If these are not visible, install the SNMP Agent per the instructions in  
the manual.  
4. Check that the IP Address and Community Name for the SNMP  
Manager has been assigned in the REPORT DESTINATIONS table and is  
Active.  
•
If there is no entry for the SNMP Manager in the Table, the SNMP  
manager’s IP Address and Community name must be entered (see  
Network Module Configuration for SNMP on page 30).  
•
•
If the entry for the SNMP Manager is incorrect, it must be corrected,  
activated, and the 8900NET module must be rebooted.  
If the entry has been entered and the Status of the entry is reported  
NOT IN SERVICE, the Active operation for that entry must be selected,  
applied and the 8900NET module must be rebooted.  
•
•
If the entry has been entered and the Status of the entry is NOT READY,  
the entry must be corrected, activated and the 8900NET module  
must be rebooted.  
If the entry has been entered and the Status of the entry is ACTIVE –  
PENDING REBOOT, the 8900NET module must be rebooted.  
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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.  
•
For Power Supply Failure-Fixed events:  
Check that the PS1 or PS2 switch (Switch 1 or 2) on the S1 DIP  
switch block of the 8900NET module is Enabled, and  
Check that the POWER SUPPLY STATUS REPORTING parameter on the  
power supply’s CONFIGURATION page is Enabled.  
•
•
•
For 8900NET module Failure-Fixed events, check that the NET CARD  
STATUS REPORTING parameter on the 8900NET module’s CONFIGURA-  
TION page is Enabled.  
For Hardware Switch change events, check that the HARDWARE  
SWITCH REPORTING parameter on the 8900NET module’s CONFIGURA-  
TION page is Enabled.  
For Frame Bus Failure-Fixed events:  
Check that the FRAME BUS switch (Switch 6) on the S1 DIP switch  
block of the 8900NET module is Enabled, and  
Check that the FRAME BUS STATUS REPORTING parameter on the  
frame’s CONFIGURATION page is Enabled.  
•
•
For Front Cover Removed -Installed events, check that the COVER  
STATUS REPORTING parameter on the frame’s CONFIGURATION page is  
Enabled.  
For Frame Bus Failure-Fixed events:  
Check that the FRAME BUS switch (Switch 6) on the S1 DIP switch  
block of the 8900NET module is Enabled, and  
Check that the FRAME BUS STATUS REPORTING parameter on the  
frame’s CONFIGURATION page is Enabled.  
•
•
For Cooling Fan Failure-Fixed events:  
Check that the FAN switch (Switch 4) on the S1 DIP switch block of  
the 8900NET module is Enabled, and  
Check that the FAN STATUS REPORTING parameter on the frame’s CON-  
FIGURATION page is Enabled.  
For Module Health Failure-Fixed events,  
Check that the MODULE switch (Switch 5) on the S1 DIP switch  
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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 com-  
munity 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.  
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Functional Description  
Refer to the block diagram in Figure 37 while reading the following func-  
tional description.  
Figure 37. 8900NET Block Diagram  
+5 V  
+3.3 V  
+12 V  
On-board  
Regulator  
Temperature  
Sensing  
Boot ROM  
SDRAM  
NVRAM  
RS-232  
Driver  
RS-232 (9-pin D)  
Ethernet (RJ-45)  
10BaseT Ethernet  
LEDs  
Module Health Bus  
Frame Bus  
M
o
t
h
e
r
b
o
a
r
Microprocessor  
Power Supply  
Cells  
Module  
Present  
Detection  
User  
Setup  
Sw.  
Module Cells  
SMPTE  
Alarm  
Signal  
Alarm  
Bus  
User  
Setup  
Sw.  
d
Processing  
Ethernet/MAC Address  
SMPTE  
Relay  
SMPTE Alarm  
(BNC)  
Fan Speed  
Control and  
Rotation  
To Fan Assembly  
Sensing  
Temperature Sensing  
Two temperature sensors on the module report to the microprocessor when  
they detect:  
•
•
External ambient temperature above 50° C, or  
Internal frame temperature above 70° C.  
The microprocessor will then report a temperature fault.  
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ROM and RAM  
Software updates can be made to the 8900NET ROM through the Web-  
based 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. Ethernet MAC address  
is stored on a serial EPROM on the frame. (The frame needs both MAC and  
IP Addresses.)  
Module Health Bus  
The Module Health bus connects all the audio/video module cells to the  
microprocessor. It is used to report module faults or data errors.  
Frame Bus  
The Frame Bus provides serial communication to each of the audio/video  
modules for remote configuration and monitoring over a network.  
Module Present Detection  
Module Present lines from cells 1 through 10 and Present/Health lines  
from cells 12 and 13 are monitored by the microprocessor using the Module  
Present Detection circuitry. For cells 1 through 10, this circuit reports to the  
processor whether a module is present and if it supports frame bus com-  
munications (control and monitoring). For cells 12 and 13, this circuit  
reports if the power supply is present and if it is working properly.  
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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. The  
control circuit can be overridden so the fans are set to maximum speed,  
using a jumper on the board.  
On-board Regulator  
+12 V supply voltage is regulated on-board to provide +5 V and +3.3 V to  
the module.  
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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. 8900 Compatibility Matrix  
Control &  
Control & Monitoring  
Software  
Update  
Model #  
8931  
Assembly #  
Monitoring  
2
Notes  
1
Support  
160169-00  
160170-00  
no comm  
no comm  
no comm  
basic status  
–
n/a  
n/a  
8936  
8941  
–
3
3
160171-00  
–
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
Not upgradeable  
671-4853-00  
671-4853-01  
671-4853-02  
671-4795-00  
671-4795-01  
671-4795-02  
671-4795-03  
671-4796-00  
671-4796-01  
671-4796-02  
671-4796-03  
671-6326-00  
671-6326-01  
671-6291-00  
671-6291-01  
671-6291-02  
671-6291-03  
671-6290-00  
671-6290-01  
Id defect, faults not reported  
8916  
full c&m  
–
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
Id defect, faults not reported  
Faults not reported  
3
8920DAC  
full c&m  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
–
Id defect, faults not reported  
basic status  
3
3
3
3
8920ADC  
8920ADT  
Faults not reported  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
full c&m  
full c&m  
–
–
8920DMX  
8920MUX  
full c&m  
full c&m  
–
–
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Table 6. 8900 Software Compatibility Matrix - (continued)  
Control &  
Control & Monitoring  
Software  
Update  
Model #  
Assembly #  
Monitoring  
2
Notes  
1
Support  
671-4798-00  
671-4798-01  
671-4798-02  
671-4798-03  
671-4799-00  
671-4799-01  
671-4799-02  
671-4664-00  
671-4664-01  
671-4664-03  
671-4664-04  
671-4698-00  
671-4698-01  
671-6471-00  
671-6477-00  
671-5246-00  
671-5023-00  
671-5023-01  
671-5023-10  
basic status  
full c&m  
faults not reported  
–
3
3
8950DAC  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
basic status  
faults not reported  
8950ADC  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
full c&m  
no comm  
–
misleading status reported  
3
3
8960DEC  
8960ENC  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
full c&m  
–
full c&m  
–
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
8964DEC  
8964ENC  
8990ARC  
full c&m  
full c&m  
full c&m  
Requires 8900NET v3.2.0  
Requires 8900NET v3.2.0  
–
ftp download  
ftp download  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
3
8981FS  
full c&m  
full c&m  
–
–
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
3
8981NR  
8900_FLOAD-CBL  
8500 Series  
8800 Series  
For 8500 and 8800 Series module compatibility see Legacy Module Support on page 27.  
1
See Control and Monitoring Support on page 67 for definitions  
See Control and Monitoring Notes on page 67 for definitions  
See 8900–FLOAD–CBL Assembly on page 67 for information  
2
3
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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 mon-  
itoring 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.  
•
Full C&M — The module fully supports the control and monitoring  
system. The module reports status of all settings. The module can be  
configured remotely.  
Control and Monitoring Notes  
The following abbreviations are used in Table A-6 to indicate performance  
limitations for the listed legacy modules:  
•
Comm problem — The module shorts out the frame communication  
bus. When the problem module is installed, the NET module cannot  
communicate with any of the modules in slots 1 through 10.  
•
ID defects — The module is susceptible to ESD (electro-static dis-  
charge) damage of the module ID lines. If this damage occurs, the  
module will be reported as faulted on the frame status page and soft-  
ware download will not work.  
•
•
Faults not reported — The module may not report an error to the NET  
module even though its fault LED is on. The LED gives the correct fault  
status.  
Misleading status reported — The module does not support control  
and monitoring but indicates through a motherboard connection that it  
does. This module will show up as red on the frame status page even if  
it is working correctly.  
8900–FLOAD–CBL Assembly  
Some modules require a cable assembly and software loading application  
for the software update process. This cable assembly and CD–ROM con-  
taining update software files can be ordered from Grass Valley. Contact  
your Grass Valley sales or service representative about ordering the  
8900-FLOAD–CBL assembly.  
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enables 18  
environmental 53  
Ethernet 14  
Numerics  
25-pin adaptor 13  
A
F
agent software (SNMP) 30  
alarm reporting 18  
fan speed 18  
FAQ database 2  
fault alarms 18  
fault condition 26  
fault reports  
filtering 18  
B
backplane 10  
baud rate 12  
faulty module 54  
firewall 19  
block diagram 62  
flow control 12  
frame 9, 53  
cell 9  
upgrade 7  
Frame Alarm 11  
C
cable  
crossover 14  
Ethernet 14  
LAN 15  
frame ID 23  
RS-232 11  
frame name and location 28  
frame status page 23, 24  
frame status reporting 28  
frame types 22  
frequently asked questions 2  
FTP server 37  
cable kit 11  
Comm 1 port 12  
compatibility matrix 65  
control panel 8  
controller module 9  
D
G
daemon 37  
gateway IP address 36  
default MAC address 23  
DIP switch 18  
Grass Valley Group website 2  
disables 18  
I
disabling fault reports 18  
documentation online 2  
domain name server 19  
initial configuration 19  
Internet Explorer 22  
IP Address  
setting 19  
storage 22  
E
enable SNMP 30  
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point-to-point communication 19  
power 53  
power supply 9  
J
J102–RS-232 on Video frame 12  
J7–RS-232 on Audio frame 12  
R
L
reboot 36  
LED indicators 16  
link list 24  
remote control 8  
repair depot 54  
report enable 18  
report enable switches 30  
RJ-45 14  
local area network (LAN) 8  
locate module 34  
M
RS-232 11, 19  
MAC (machine) address 23  
module  
installation 9  
S
service information 54  
slot configuration  
saving 35  
module compatibility 65  
module slot names 34  
slot memory 35  
N
slot status icons 25  
SMPTE Alarm BNC connector 11  
SNMP 18, 28  
navigation 24  
NET module reboot 36  
software compatibility 65  
software download 37  
software download from web 2  
software updating  
NetConfig 37  
NetConfig 19  
feature 7  
software updating 37  
Netscape Navigator 22  
network addresses 35  
network configuration storage 22  
network conflicts 23  
stop bits 12  
subnet 19  
network identity 19  
network parameters 19  
establishing 19  
subnet mask 36  
supported features 65  
switch status 29  
network traffic delays 19  
NIM LED 16  
T
testpoints 54  
troubleshooting 54  
O
on-board configuration switches 29  
online documentation 2  
U
update status 26  
updating 37  
upgrade 7  
P
parity 12  
point-to-point 8, 14  
URL 23  
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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  
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