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NVISION 9000
Router control systems
description
The Miranda NVISION 9000 router control system includes a wide range of highly
adapted panels for superior control plus advanced, highly resilient router controllers.
The panel range includes informative and easy to use LCD re-legendable panels,
multi-destination panels, multi-mode button per source panels, destination/source
(XY) panels, and the powerful RCP-200 smart panel. The advanced NV960 family
and the all new NV920 family of enterprise-class controllers offer outstanding
robustness, and extremely flexible control to address different facility workflows,
even in the most complex facilities. The controllers also offer highly effective
bridging with legacy third-party routers and their control systems for an easier
transition to 3Gbps/HD. A high level of integration with multiviewers and signal
processing, as well as production switchers, master control switchers and tally
systems, contributes to productive facility operations.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Control flexibility
Legacy router integration
Simplified configuration
›› Dynamic changes without system restart
for many parameters
›› Source destination device aliasing
›› Fully redundant controller configurations
using as little as 1RU
›› Unlimited salvos
›› Virtual crosspoints
›› Control system allows simpler,
incremental path to 3Gbps/HD
routing from third-party legacy router
infrastructure, with phased transition to
NVISION control
Wide range of highly adapted panels
Flexible router system architectures
Facility-wide router integration
›› Scalable from small to very large systems
›› Rich integration across a facility,
with multiviewers, signal processing,
production switchers, master control
switchers, audio consoles and tally
systems
›› NV920 and NV960 NVISION controllers are ›› Multiple configurations can be instantly
designed for critical applications
recalled
›› Re-legendable LCD panels
›› Multi-destination panels
›› Multi-mode button per source panels
›› Destination/source (XY) panels
›› Production truck control panels
›› Supports up to 400 control panels and up
to 250 routers per system controller
›› Centralized or distributed router
architectures
›› PC-based GUI panels
›› Powerful RCP-200 panel to control
multiple Miranda products
NV960 advanced router controller
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›› Off-line configuration option
›› Powerful relational database management
so configuration data only needs to be
entered once
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Ultra resilient controller design
›› SNMP support
›› New Dynamic Hybrid Pathfinding (DHP)
support for hybrid audio routing for less
cost
NV920D advanced controller - redundancy in 1RU
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The most advanced control system
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FEWER RESTARTS
Powerful control
hardware
Instant recall of “system
snapshots”
Unprecedented, facility
wide integration
Advanced re-legendable
NVISION control panels
Miranda offers two choices for
enterprise-class NVISION 9000
controllers.
To improve productivity in production
control rooms, the controllers allow
saving and recalling of “system
snapshots”, which capture the current
NVISION 9000 configuration, as well as
the current state of the crosspoint image
in all the routers in the system. This
allows an operator to save configurations
for specific productions, and then
instantly re-load them when they are
required for the next production.
NVISION routers provide exceptional
integration across a facility, including
with multiviewers, signal processors,
master control switchers and production
switchers. This streamlines facility
hardware and lowers costs, and can also
deliver enhanced operator productivity
from improved control systems (see
Kaleido multiviewers).
A wide array of control panels is available
to address the workflow requirements of
different operator positions, including
soft panels, hard panels, and new
re-legendable LCD panels. These panels
can all be “mixed-and-matched” to suit
individual station requirements.
The NVISION 920 can be either a single
or dual redundant controller in 1RU,
perfect for all applications in which rackspace, low noise and low power/heat
considerations are paramount.
The NV960 controllers are 2RU servers
designed for maximum network and
router/panel capacity for complex,
multi-router / multi-control system
applications.
Dual redundancy options for both
controllers provide hot-standby, mirrored
redundancy for continuous, fail-safe
operation in the most demanding
environments.
Dynamic updates: no need
for restarts
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The NVISION 9000 control system
Flexible, versatile
offers advanced tally management with
architecture
production switchers and monitor wall
Miranda NVISION routers offer systems in control rooms. The system
outstanding control flexibility, and also provides rich integration with thirdcan be configured for centralized or party tally controllers.
distributed operations. In essence,
the system can be readily adapted for
different workflows and administration
requirements.
The NVISION 9000 control system
leverages the power of Miranda’s
Hybrid Routing architecture that
offers the convenience of integrated
audio processing and simplified cable
management with no compromises on
reliability. NVISION 9000’s optional
The process of reconfiguration is DHP (Dynamic Hybrid Pathfinding)
speeded by the efficient design of the automatically routes signals via the
database which avoids duplication of audio processing modules whenever
required, under manual or automated
data entry.
control, and can extend hybrid audio
functionality even when the NVISION
router is not a “full hybrid” router.
Another aspect of the system’s resilience
is its dynamic configuration capability.
The system can be reconfigured for many
new workflow parameters, without a
requirement to restart the system or
take it offline.
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Advanced tally management
Integration with Compact
router system
The highly space and cost efficient
NVISION Compact routers can be
controlled by the NVISION 9000
controller. This brings more advanced
control options to the NVISION Compact
routers range, and allows full integration
of systems comprising NVISION Compact
routers and other NVISION routers.
E asier transition to 3Gbps/
Advanced tie-line
HD from legacy routing
management
With highly effective bridging with
legacy third-party routers, the NVISION
controller allows a simpler transition to
3Gbps/HD. A phased move to 3Gbps/HD
can be made, with minimal disruption
and cost, by first controlling an NVISION
router with an existing supported thirdparty controller. Subsequently, the
facility can move to a more advanced
NVISION control system.
The system can be configured for very
large systems, with up to 400 control
panels and up to 250 routers per system
controller. Complex interactions with
multiple routers can be configured
using advanced multi-hop, tie-line
management abilities.
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LCD relegendable and multi-destination router control panels
NV9642: XY/multi-destination panel
›› 1RU LCD re-legendable button panel
›› XY and multi-destination modes
›› 34 buttons and status display
›› Each LCD button can display 3 lines by 8 characters
›› 8 input and 4 output utility GPI’s built-in, ideal for joystick override applications
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
NV9649 / NV9648: Client / Server Multi-Function Color LCD
Half-Rack Panel
›› Server / client architecture, one server panel can program quick routes for up to 10 client
panels
›› Client-server, XY multi-destination and multi-mode operation, panels can emulate other
popular Miranda router control panels in standalone applications
NV9649 server panel
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›› 2RU height / half-rack multi-mode panels
NV9648 client panel
›› Multi-color LCD display buttons, high intensity LED readouts
›› Server panel features rotary encoder / push selector for fast scrolling of categories
›› Ideal for replacing Grass Valley Encore UCP and CLNT panels in modern architectures
NV9601: XY/multi-destination panel
›› 2RU panel
›› XY and multi-destination modes
›› 42 character by 8 line display for status readout
›› Up to 221 programmable levels
›› 36 configurable function buttons
›› Breakaway switching, quick source and scrolling
›› Displays up to eight levels at a time, perfect for breakaway switching; multiple pages can
show more levels
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
NV9640A: XY/multi-destination panel
›› 2RU panel less than 2.5 in (6.35 cm) deep
›› XY and multi-destination modes
›› Configuration pages of panel layout linked to buttons for sources, destinations and
functions
›› All buttons are fully programmable for different functions
›› 30 multi-color LCD display buttons, color can be user defined
›› 42 character by 8 lines display for status readout
›› 8 input and 4 output utility GPIs built-in, ideal for joystick override applications
›› Breakaway switching, quick source, level mapping, salvos and scrolling
›› Allow full customized configuration for each page of operation
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Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
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LCD relegendable and multi-destination router control panels
NV9654: High Density Multi-Function Color LCD Panel
›› XY multi-destination and multi-mode operation
›› High density, 54 multi-color LCD display buttons
›› 2RU, shallow-depth package
›› Button colors can be user-defined
›› Configuration pages of panel layout linked to buttons for sources, destinations and
functions
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
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›› 8 input and 4 output utility GPIs built-in
NV9641A: XY/multi-destination panel
›› 1RU panel package less than 2.5 in deep
›› XY multi-destination operation
›› 16 multi-color LCD display buttons, color can be user defined
›› Configuration pages of panel layout linked to buttons for sources, destinations and
functions
›› 8 input and 4 output utility GPIs built-in, ideal for joystick override applications
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
›› Breakaway switching, quick source, level mapping, salvos and scrolling
›› Allow full customized configuration for each page of operation
NV9608 / NV9616: Multi-destination panel
›› 2RU panel
›› XY operation
›› Supports viewing 16 destinations at a time, total of 8 pages
›› 24 configurable function buttons
›› Breakaway switching, quick source and scrolling
›› Each re-legendable button displays current source, preset source and destination
›› NV9608 is also available
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
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Multi-mode button per source router control panels
NV9602: Multi-function panel
›› 1RU panel
›› Single destination, multi-destination, or limited XY operation
›› Source and destination status LED display
›› 32 buttons: 64 virtual buttons with toggle
›› Configurable function buttons, for example: LOCK, PROTECT, SALVOS, BREAKAWAYS
NV9605: Paging multi-function panel
›› 1RU panel package less than 2 in deep
›› Single destination, multi-destination, or limited XY operation
›› 4 pages of configuration
›› Ideally suited for mobile or depth limited applications
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›› Configurable function keys: LOCK, PROTECT, SALVOS, BREAKAWAYS
›› 8 input and 4 output utility GPIs built-in, ideal for joystick override applications
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
NV9606: Multi-mode, max. button density panel
›› 1RU panel
›› Supports single destination or limited XY operation
›› 64 buttons
›› Can be slaved to an NV9607 panel
›› All buttons are configurable
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
›› 8 input and 4 output utility GPI’s built-in, ideal for joystick override applications
NV9607: Multi-mode, max button density panel
›› 2RU panel
›› Supports single destination, multi-destination or limited XY operation
›› 116 buttons
›› Configurable display can status up to eight levels at a time
›› Configurable function buttons, for example: LOCK, PROTECT, SALVOS, BREAKAWAYS
›› 8 input and 4 output utility GPI’s built-in, ideal for joystick override applications
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
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Destination/source (XY) and miscellaneous router panels
NV9603A: XY panel
›› 1RU panel
›› Allows for full XY control in 1RU
›› Breakaway switching, quick source preset and scrolling
›› Configurable function buttons
›› Double map source or destinations
›› 3 line LED for current source, preset source and destination status
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
RCP-200: Advanced control panel
›› The RCP-200 advanced remote control panel features dual touchscreens, and is a “multipurpose” intelligent control panel for NVISION (or third-party) routers, Densité cards, and
Kaleido multiviewers.
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›› 3RU panel, less than 3 in (7.62 cm) deep
›› Dual, large color touchscreen displays provide rapid and easy control of complex signal
processing infrastructures
›› Features USB, Ethernet, and serial connectivity
›› Quiet operation
›› Can be used as a “failsafe” direct-connect backup panel for NVISION routers
NV9609: 1/2 rack XY control panel
›› 2RU 1/2 rack panel
›› Allows for full XY control
›› Breakaway, switching, quick source, preset and scrolling
›› Configurable function buttons
›› 4 line LED for current source, preset source, destination status, and information display
Multi-platform software panel version of this hardware panel is optionally available.
NV9700: Remote diagnostic and change-over panel
›› 1RU panel
›› Monitor health and status of redundant NV9000 system controller
›› Visual and audible notification of a system fault
›› Interface with third-party facility alarm and monitoring systems
›› For use with NV960 redundant controller pairs
NV9604: BPS/slave panel
›› 1RU panel
›› Single destination, multi-destination or slaved to a NV9602 panel
›› Double mapping of 32 buttons in slaved mode
›› Configurable function buttons, for example: LOCK, PROTECT, SALVOS, BREAKAWAYS
›› Ideally suited for QC stations, tape input, master control bypass
NV9675-VF: Tally panel
›› Full featured tally I/O interface
›› Supports 32 opto-isolated inputs and 64 relay GPI outputs
›› Generate router status tally outputs and inputs
›› Easily define tally condition output using pull-down menus and buttons
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GUI router control panels
Largest selection of PC-based panels
GUI panel configuration
›› The NVISION range includes the widest slection of Java-based GUI panels. Most hard
control panel has an associated GUI panel, with the same interface, functionality and
configuration.
›› All GUI buttons are fully programmable using the configuration tool
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›› NVISION 9000 GUI panels can be used on Windows® XP / 7, Apple MacOS Lion and
Mountain Lion, and many Linux computers.
›› Supports XY, multi-destination, and salvo operation modes
›› Supports mouse and touchscreen operation
Router status monitoring
›› Optional router tools provide real-time picture of router status
›› Multi-level display mode tracks the status of up 2048 destinations across 32 levels
›› Primary level display mode tracks the status of up to 2048 destinations
›› New HTML-5-based web suite provides status and control from a network connected PC
running the HTML-5 compliant browser
Web Suite crosspoint management
Web Suite DHP management
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System controllers comparison
The NVISION range offers a choice of system controllers for different applications
and levels of control complexity. The all new NV920 controller is a 1RU (rack unit)
purpose-designed controller that can be configured as a single or dual redundant
controller. The NV960 system controller is designed for larger, more complex router
control applications. Both controllers ship with all software preloaded, including
drivers, to control any NVISION router. Optional software is available to control
Philips/BTS, Utah Scientific, GVG, Horizon, Snell (Pro-Bel), Pesa, Sony, ISIS,
Datatek or Encore routers, and third-party interfaces are available for SNMP, Snell
(Pro-Bel), Jupiter, and SMS-MCPU Bridge. Other core system options include tieline management software and remote diagnostics software.
NVISION NV920 router controller
NVISION NV960 router controller
The NVISION NV960 router controller is configured to meet the requirements of the largest
and most demanding multi-router, multi-network gridded broadcast facilities, and for
applications in which Dynamic Hybrid Pathfinding is used. Featuring 6 TCP/IP Ethernet
ports per controller, the NV960 controller can support up to 400 control panels and up to
250 routers, and the system can be expanded by adding additional router controllers, either
as redundant units or router expansion controllers. The NVISION NV960 is equipped with
redundant power supplies, and speed controlled fans. The NVISION NV960 system controller
is available as a single 2RU controller, or as a dual, 4RU redundant control package (order
model NV965). With both controllers running, one acts as a primary, and the second as a
backup. Both are kept updated with current router status at all times.
overview of control system elements
Third-party
control
applications
Panels
System
controller
Panels and
applications
Third-party router
GUIs
iControl
NVISION 9000
system controller
Third-party
controllers
Third-party
routers
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Third-party
panels
Kaleido
Devices
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The NV920 is a 1RU enterprise-class box that can be configured to be either a single or a
dual NV9000 controller, all in a single 1RU package. The NV920’s compact design is a great
choice for most router control applications, but is ideal for applications in which space and
power efficiency is a major concern, like in mobile broadcast and production environments.
The NV920 hardware is purpose-built for demanding broadcast applications that require
redundant power supplies, service from the front capability, and flexible configuration. The
NV920 includes 3 TCP/IP Ethernet ports per controller, and can support up to 300 control
panels, and up to 150 routers.
Kaleido multiviewer
Legacy
routers
Master control
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ORDERING INFORMATION
NV920 is the latest enterprise-class controller hardware, which offers single or redundant configurations
in a 1RU rack size. The NV920 runs the same NV9000 software as the NV960 platform, and includes
many of the same options, but fewer TCP/IP ports and less serial control functionality. The NV920 is
ideal for most applications, especially when rack space, heat emission, and power consumption are
concerns. The NV960 hardware should be used for DHP applications.
All system controllers are rack mounted and come with redundant power supplies. Customers must
supply all monitors, keyboards or mice to be connected to the system controller platforms.
Core systems controllers with NV9000 software platform
NV920S
1RU single module controller, frame, dual power supplies
NV920D
1RU dual module controllers, frame, dual power supplies
NV960
2RU single CPU controller, dual power supplies
NV962Redundancy upgrade for a single NV960 controller
NV965
4RU dual CPU controllers, each with dual power supplies
NV9675RU dual CPU controllers / power supplies and NV9700 remote diagnostic
and change-over panel
C ore system options - Hardware
NV920-PRI
NV920 primary module
NV920-SEC
NV920 secondary module
NV920-FME
NV920 frame and dual power supplies
NV920-PS
NV920 replacement power supply
EC9412
Additional 10/100 base T card for NV960 controller
EC9414Additional 10/1000 base T dual NIC card for NV960 controller
EC9425
Spare power supply for NV960 controller
EC9420EIA-485 8 port card for NV960 controller
EC9421EIA-485 16 port card for NV920 or NV960 controllers
EC9415
24 port Ethernet switch
EC9422Y cable to support EIA-485 functionality for EC9420
EC9423EIA-485 32 port device for NV920 or NV960 controllers
EC9424Y cable to support EIA-485 functionality for EC9421 and EC9423
A utomation/external interface protocols of the NV9000
EC9526
Serial control interface, ESBUS protocol
EC9528Serial control interface, Pro-Bel protocol via SW-P-02
Miscellaneous
EC9407Multi-hop tie-line management software
EC9610NV5128-MC SNMP license (requires NV9000 system with EC9600 option)
EC9513Remote diagnostics software (includes modem)
EC9540
Dynamic Hybrid Pathfinding (DHP) license
EC9600
NV9000 SNMP license
Control panels and interfaces
RCP-200Advanced remote control panel
See http://www.miranda.com/RCP-200/ordering for models and
accessories
NV9500Enhanced node controller I/F
NV9601
2RU XY/multi-destination control panel
NV9602
1RU multi-mode control panel
NV9603A
1RU XY control panel
NV9604
1RU multi-mode / slave control panel
NV9605
1RU multi-mode paging shallow pnl w/3 disp.
NV9606
1RU multi-mode, maximum button density panel
NV9607
2RU multi-mode, maximum button density panel
NV9609
2RU 1/2 rack XY control panel
NV9609-RMK
NV9609 rack mount kit
NV9608
2RU 8 position multi-destination panel
NV9616
2RU 16 position multi-destination panel
NV9640A
2RU LCD XY control panel
NV9641A
1RU LCD control panel
NV9642
1RU XY/multi-destination panel
NV9575-VFTally I/O panel with 64 I/Os
EC9790Router control GUI software panels (5 client license)
NV9654
2RU Hi-density LCD panel
NV9649
2RU half-rack server/multi function panel
NV9648
2RU half-rack client/multi function panel
NV9649-48-RMK
NV9649/NV9648 rack mount kit
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The NVISION 9000 control system is an advanced platform for routing control. Different configurations of
the system controllers are available to address a broad range of requirements with regards to features,
function and redundancy. NV960 uses a single 2RU system controller, NV965 uses a pair of 2RU system
controllers to offer full redundancy. NV967 includes a pair of system controllers, RS-485 port cards,
NV9700 remote diagnostic and change-over panel, as well as all cables required to connect the included
components together.
MirandaCare-Software is available for many of the above products
Core system options - Software
EC9520
Philips router interface
EC9521Utah router interface
EC9522
Horizon router interface
EC9523Encore control system interface
EC9524
Pro-Bel router interface
EC9525
Sony router interface
EC9527
Pesa serial router interface
EC9529
ISIS router interface
EC9530
Datatek router interface
EC9531
Jupiter bridge interface
EC9532
Sierra video router interface
EC9533Euphonix router interface
EC9534
Nexus/Stagetek router interface
EC9536
SMS 7000 MCPU bridge interface
EC9537
SMS7000 router serial interface
EC9538
Sony ROT-16 interface
EC9549
NP Service for SMS 7000
EC9720
Web Suite status option
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