User guide

Chapter 2: Installation 23
have access to Deko, Chyron CG and other machines used for delivery of live content. Editing
suites have access to Avid, SGI and storage machines with full media provided from these
machines through an AMX switch and nVision router combination. Broadcast engineers have full
access to all servers and equipment to provide maintenance and support. In addition, all valuable
equipment is secured and housed in a safe environment.
AMX User Stations
ENGINEERING
EDITING SUITES
STUDIOS
Desktops/Workstations
DEKO
Chyron
Harris
Storage
AMX Switch
AMX Switch
AMX Switch
STUDIO user stations
are connected to
Pinnacle FAK or
Chyron keyboards
Avid
Protools
Avid
Protools
3D
Rendering
LAN
Server with
AMWorks Software
nVision
Router
Figure 2.10: AMX Switching System in a Broadcast Environment
[AMX5000 Switches, AMX5120 User Stations Shown]
Using nVision routers
You can connect an nVision router to the AMX switching system and provide video and audio
routing functionality to users. A typical AMX switch and nVision router configuration is illustrated
in
Figure 2.10. In this configuration, when a user in the AMX switching system connects to a target
device, the nVision router will automatically connect the audio and video signals from the target
device to the user’s workstation. Both standalone and backup nVision routers can be attached to the
switching system.
Configure the nVision router in the AMWorks software by using one of the Configure Resource
Router options (Define TRG, Define CRG or Define DRG). Using the Configure Resource Router
feature, you can create connections tables and associate them with system servers and supported
user stations, like the AMX5120, AMX5121 and AMX5130 user stations. These connection paths
enable any input to be switched to any output having the same signal type. Before defining resource
groups, you have the option of naming the router levels and ports on the selected router.