TRINIX BROADLINX SOFTWARE Release Notes Software Version 3.2.
Affiliate with the N.V. KEMA in The Netherlands CERTIFICATE Certificate Number: 510040.001 The Quality System of: Thomson Inc, and it’s wordwide Grass Valley division affiliates DBA GRASS VALLEY Headquarters 400 Providence Mine Rd Nevada City, CA 95959 United States 15655 SW Greystone Ct. Beaverton, OR 97006 United States 10 Presidential Way Suite 300 Woburn, MA 01801 United States Kapittelweg 10 4827 HG Breda The Nederlands 7140 Baymeadows Way Ste 101 Jacksonville, FL 32256 United States 2300 So.
TRINIX BROADLINX SOFTWARE Release Notes Software Version 3.2.
Contacting Grass Valley International France United States/Canada +800 8080 2020 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 24 x 7 Support Centers 24 x 7 Asia +1 800 547 8949 or +1 530 478 4148 Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Macau: +852 2531 3058 Indian Subcontinent: +91 22 24933476 Southeast Asia/Malaysia: +603 7805 3884 Southeast Asia/Singapore: +65 6379 1313 China: +861 0660 159 450 Japan: +81 3 5484 6868 Local Support Australia and New Zealand: +61 1300 721 495 Central/South America: +55 11 5509 3443 Centers (available Middle
Contents Broadlinx Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Interoperability Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
— Contents 6 TRINIX — Release Notes
Version 3.2.0 MARCH 2011 Broadlinx Release Notes Purpose This document provides information about the new features and the software installation instructions for the 3.2.0 software release of the Broadlinx software. Interoperability Requirements • Any Encore system that is newer than the 1.7.3 version. • Any Jupiter system. • The 2.0.13 version of NetConfig. Note Do not use Broadlinx with either the Dynex DX-ESW8, 10/100M Fast Ethernet Switch or the Zonet Model ZFS3124.
Version 3.2.0 New Features The 3.2.0 version of the Broadlinx software supports the following features: • Reduced Installation Time • Support for Updating Broadlinx Using NetConfig • Support for Protected Paths in Asymmetrical Frames • Support for the Trinix 128x256 Asymmetric Frame These features are described in detail below. Reduced Installation Time The time it takes to update each board in a Trinix frame during installation has been reduced.
New Features Updating Broadlinx Using NetConfig The steps in this section assume that the latest build has been copied to the C:\Program Files\Grass Valley Group\Encore\Matrices\Trinix\ folder, on the PC where the NetConfig application has been installed. Note Please read the Requirements on page 8 before proceeding. Follow these steps to update Broadlinx using NetConfig: 1. Start NetConfig and Verify that you are using the 2.0.13 version. a. Click the About button on the NetConfig tool bar.
Version 3.2.0 Figure 2. NetConfig’s Loading Dialog Box 7. The NetConfig Alert will appear when the process is finished, click the OK button. The boards will then reboot and the new software version will be ready to be activated. See Updating New Broadlinx Boards on page 15 for more information. Support for Protected Paths in Asymmetrical Frames The Trinix Asymmetrical frames can be monitored by the Protected Paths option.
New Features switcher will return to the same condition that it was in when the power loss occurred; this is due to the memory on the boards. However, this memory is deleted when a board is removed from the Trinix router. Grass Valley has determined that it will take approximately three minutes to start Broadlinx and locate 86 devices; because of this fact, Grass Valley recommends that one Broadlinx board remains active all the time when using the Protected Paths feature.
Version 3.2.0 Replacing Trinix Boards When replacing Trinix boards, you should keep in mind that there was a change in the VIT timing. This change was made to accommodate the additional processing delay of 10.3 micro-seconds in the new 3G matrix cards. The VIT signals generated from the NR and SR cards were advanced by 10.3 micro-seconds. All of the legacy matrix/output cards VIT timing will be delayed by the same amount of time.
Software Installation Software Installation CAUTION Installation of this upgrade will interrupt video signals passing through the system. The length of this interruption will vary depending on system size and specific procedures used. Users of this equipment should consult with Grass Valley Technical Support personnel before proceeding. Introduction The Broadlinx firmware is installed and updated using Compact Flash cards.
Version 3.2.0 Caveats Before starting the Installation process, please read the following: • Web tools such as NetConfig cannot be used to install versions prior to the 3.2.0 version of Broadlinx. • Protected paths are not monitored during firmware updates. If the primary path fails during a firmware update, no fail-over switch will occur. • Certain TRX-NXT-512x512 systems will require DIP switch changes to operate properly with the 2.4 release (or newer) software.
Software Installation Copying the Broadlinx Software to the CF Using a CF Reader This process assumes that a Compact Flash (CF) card reader has been connected to the workstation. If not, see the Installation instructions that came with the CF card reader. Note Grass Valley recommends that you format your CF card to the FAT16 format. For more information, see Formatting the Compact Flash Card with the FAT16 Format on page 30. Follow these steps to update a CF with the latest version of Broadlinx: 1.
Version 3.2.0 You MUST do one of the following options when you are adding a new HD board to a Trinix router that is running Broadlinx 2.4.2 or older: Note Selecting one of these options will insure that switches occur at the correct timing position. See Replacing Trinix Boards on page 12. • Update the Trinix router to Broadlinx 3.0.1 or newer (most preferred). • Rollback the version of Broadlinx on the new HD board to the version of Broadlinx that is currently running on your router (least preferred).
Software Installation Figure 4. Battery location on the NR-33000. Battery terminal location 071828316-BATTERY CONNECTION 2. Insert the Compact Flash card into the slot on the Broadlinx board and then insert the Broadlinx board into the frame. Broadlinx will then inventory the boards that are in the frame. Figure 5. NR-33000 (Broadlinx board) Controls. NR board left ejector lever Flash module Reset button Flash module ejector button Activate button and "Active" LED 3.
Version 3.2.0 The cursor will “blink” when the update process is completed. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to have the Command prompt appear. This step will let you know that this portion of the update is completed. 5. Type: sendLoader 10,, For Example: sendLoader 10,0,0 Step 5 is used to update the NR-33000 (Broadlinx) board. The command in Step 4 updates other boards but the Broadlinx board. Using the Web Page Navigate to the Broadlinx Web page to complete updating the firmware.
Software Installation Some of the Status lights, in the Status column, will be red following an installation using a Compact Flash card (Figure 6). This indicates that the software that is currently running in the module is different (or older) than the software that was just installed. The new software should be activated by following the instructions provided below. Activating Software 1. Click the Activate button at the bottom of the page (Figure 6).
Version 3.2.0 Note If the window is accidentally closed, you can return to it by navigating to the home page of the Broadlinx card. The rest of the Broadlinx pages are not available while the update is in progress. When the progress bars reach 100%, a “finished firmware update” message will appear. 3. Click the Click here to close this window button (Figure 9 on page 20). Figure 9.
Software Installation Figure 10. The Restart Button on the Firmware Management Screen The cards must be restarted to use the new firmware. 5. Click the Restart button, which is shown above in Figure 10. The following Caution pop-up window will then appear: Figure 11. The Restart Caution Popup CAUTION Clicking the OK button will cause a momentary interruption to video passing through the Routing switcher.
Version 3.2.0 Updating Systems with Two Broadlinx Boards This section provides the steps that are needed to update both Broadlinx boards within a Trinix frame that has two Broadlinx boards. At a high level these steps are: 1. Update the software on the Compact Flash card. 2. Update the firmware by running the following commands: • sendLoader(-1) - Updates all boards but the NR 33000. • sendLoader(10,0,1) - Updates the Secondary NR 33000 • sendLoader(10,0,0)- Updates the Primary NR 33000 3.
Software Installation Figure 12. NR-33000 (Broadlinx board) Controls. NR board left ejector lever Flash module Reset button Flash module ejector button Note Activate button and "Active" LED For the Asymmetric frames, the NR-33000 (Broadlinx) board is turned sideways, so the Eject button is at the bottom. 2. Insert the Compact Flash card into the slot on both Broadlinx boards and replace both boards in the frame. Broadlinx will then inventory the boards that are in the frame. 3.
Version 3.2.0 The cursor will “blink” when the update process is completed. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to have the Command prompt appear. This step will let you know that this portion of the update is completed. Activating the Software for Both Broadlinx Boards Navigate to the Broadlinx Web page, using Internet Explorer, to complete updating the firmware.
Software Installation Follow these steps to activate the Software: 1. Click the Activate button at the bottom of the Firmware Management page (Figure 13). The Message from webpage dialog will then appear: Figure 14. The Estimated Time Dialog 2. Click the OK button. The Broadlinx: Updating firmware status window will then appear: Figure 15. The Broadlinx: Updating Firmware Status Window The new software will then be copied from the active NR-33000 (Broadlinx board) to each board that requires an update.
Version 3.2.0 Figure 16. The Broadlinx: Updating Firmware Status Window - Update Completed Click this button The Broadlinx web page will then indicate “Post Completed.” 4. Navigate to the Firmware Management page. The Restart button will now appear near the bottom of the page. (The display may vary from the example that is shown in Figure 17.) Figure 17. The Restart Button on the Firmware Management Screen The Restart button The cards must be restarted to use the new firmware. 5.
Software Installation Figure 18. The Restart Caution Popup CAUTION Clicking the OK button will cause a momentary interruption to video passing through the Routing switcher. Clicking the Cancel button, while not advised, will stop the restart process allowing you to restart the board during a scheduled service time. However, the new software will not be applied until the boards are restarted. 6. Click the OK button. The Post Complete window will then reappear. 7.
Version 3.2.0 Licensing SNMP on Both Broadlinx Boards SNMP is licensed for a frame type using the hardware Ethernet address (MAC Address) of the Broadlinx or NR33000 processor. To license SNMP use the Enter License Key option from the Configuration web page on both boards with the specific key for each board. An alternative to licensing both boards is to enable inter-board communications to save the license key from the active board that has been licensed to the standby board.
Software Installation Figure 19. Example The SNMP Keys status Ensure that the SNMP key and the master SNMP key values are the same. The value for the SNMP keys shown in this example are for the frame type rather than the encrypted key number that was entered on the Web page. If zero is shown, no SNMP key has been set.
Version 3.2.0 Formatting the Compact Flash Card with the FAT16 Format These steps describe the steps needed to reformat your Compact Flash (CF) card to the FAT16 format, which will decrease the time it takes to ”boot” or start up. The FAT16 format will check all the file entries in less time than the FAT32 format. When you format the CF, a warning will appear that indicates that the format may not be compatible with older versions of Windows because of the large allocation size.
Software Installation Figure 21. The Format Option The Format dialog will then appear (Figure 22). Figure 22. The Format Dialog 5. Enter a preferred name in the Volume label field. 6. Select FAT from the File system drop-down list. 7. Select Default from the Allocation unit size drop-down list. 8. Click the OK button. A popup will appear (Figure 23). Figure 23. Format Warning Click the OK button.
Version 3.2.0 Alternate methods for Updating a Compact Flash Cards Uploading the Broadlinx Software Using NetConfig These steps are explained in Support for Updating Broadlinx Using NetConfig on page 8.
