Sencore SDI2X User manual

April 2021

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SDI2X

SDI to IP Gateway

User Manual

SDI2X – User Manual

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About Sencore

Sencore is an engineering leader in the development of high-quality signal transmission solutions for the

broadcast, cable, satellite, IPTV, telecommunications, and professional audio/video markets. The

company’s world-class portfolio includes video delivery products, system monitoring and analysis solutions,

and test and measurement equipment, all designed to support system interoperability and backed by best-

in-class customer support. Sencore meets the rapidly changing needs of modern media by ensuring the

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Revision History

Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Version

Description

Author

09/25/2018

1.0

Initial Release

TDH

03/14/2019

1.1

Corrected typo and added Default IP values

TDH

04/23/2021

1.2

Update for 1.2.2 Feature Release

JDN

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Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions

• Keep these instructions

• Heed all warnings

• Follow all instructions

• Do not use this apparatus near water

• Clean only with dry cloth

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type

plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or

has been dropped.

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

• To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the

power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

• The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

• Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

o When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

o If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

o If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

o If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions as an improper adjustment of the controls may

result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

o If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

o The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

• Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician uses replacement parts specified by Sencore, or parts having the

same operating characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized part

substitutions made may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

There is always a danger present when using electronic equipment.

Unexpected high voltages can be present at unusual locations in defective

equipment and signal distribution systems. Become familiar with the equipment

that you are working with and observe the following safety precautions.

• Every precaution has been taken in the design of your SDI2X to ensure that it is

as safe as possible. However, safe operation depends on you the operator.

• Always be sure your equipment is in good working order. Ensure that all points

of connection are secure to the chassis and that protective covers are in place

and secured with fasteners.

• Never work alone when working in hazardous conditions. Always have another

person close by in case of an accident.

• Always refer to the manual for safe operation. If you have a question about the

application or operation call Sencore for assistance.

• WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock never allow your

equipment to be exposed to water, rain or high moisture environments. If exposed

to a liquid, remove power safely (at the breaker) and send your equipment to be

serviced by a qualified technician.

• To reduce the risk of shock the SDI2X must be connected to a mains socket outlet

with a protective earthing connection.

• For the SDI2X the mains plug is the main disconnect and should remain readily

accessible and operable at all times.

The SDI2X is equipped with an internal system battery. The SDI2X must be sent

to Sencore service for replacement of this battery.

• When installing the SDI2X utilizing the DC power supply, the power supply MUST

be used in conjunction with an over-current protective device rated at 50 V, 5 A,

type: Slow-blo, as part of battery-supply circuit.

• To reduce the risk of shock and damage to equipment, it is recommended that the

chassis grounding screw located on the rear of the SDI2X – be connected to the

installation’s rack, the vehicle’s chassis, the battery’s negative terminal, and/or

earth ground.

CAUTION – Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type.

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FCC Class A Information

The SDI2X has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his or her own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC

limits.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

Dolby Digital Information

This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby Digital”, “AC-3”, and “Dolby Digital Plus” are licensed trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

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Package Contents

The following is a list of the items that are included along with the SDI2X:

1. AC Power Cable

2. Quick Start Guide

Note: If any option cables were ordered with the SDI2X, they will be included in the box

as well.

If any of these items were omitted from the packaging of the SDI2X please call 1-800-

SENCORE to obtain a replacement. Manuals for Sencore products can be downloaded at

www.sencore.com

1) AC Power Cable

2) Quick Start Guide

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Table of Contents 
 
Section 1 Overview ........................................................................................... 10 
1  Product Introduction ................................................................................................... 11 
2  Front Panel Overview ................................................................................................ 11 
3  Rear Panel Overview ................................................................................................. 12 
4  Cooling ....................................................................................................................... 12 
5  Rack Information ........................................................................................................ 13 
Section 2 Installation ........................................................................................ 14 
1  Installation .................................................................................................................. 15 
2  AC Power Connection ............................................................................................... 15 
3  Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 15 
4  Management Network Setup via Front Panel ............................................................ 15 
Section 3 Operating the Front Panel ............................................................... 18 
1  SDI2X Front Panel Overview ..................................................................................... 19 
Section 4 Operating the Web Interface ........................................................... 20 
1  SDI2X Web Interface Overview ................................................................................. 21 
1.1  Logging into the SDI2X Web Interface ................................................................. 21 
1.2  Control Panels ...................................................................................................... 21 
1.3  Title ribbons .......................................................................................................... 22 
1.4  Buttons and Status Indicators............................................................................... 22 
Section 5 Web Interface Control Panels ......................................................... 23 
1  SMPTE Control Panel ................................................................................................ 24 
1.1  HDMI Monitoring Output ....................................................................................... 24 
1.2  Channel Configuration .......................................................................................... 25 
1.3  Configuring the Video/IP ports (SDI → IP) ........................................................... 26 
1.4  Configuring the Video/IP ports (IP → SDI) ........................................................... 29 
2  Admin Control Panel .................................................................................................. 34 
2.1  Changing Unit Password ...................................................................................... 34 
2.2  Profiles .................................................................................................................. 34 
2.3  SNMP MIB files .................................................................................................... 36 
2.4  Diagnostics ........................................................................................................... 36 
2.5  Updating the SDI2X software ............................................................................... 37 
2.6  Reboot  the unit .................................................................................................... 39 
2.7  Reset  to Defaults ................................................................................................. 39 
2.8  UID Indicator ......................................................................................................... 40 
2.9  Unit Alias............................................................................................................... 40 
2.10  Configuring the Network Ports ............................................................................. 41 
2.11  Configuring SNMP ................................................................................................ 46 
2.12  Syslog ................................................................................................................... 47 
3  Reporting Panel ......................................................................................................... 47 
3.1  Alarms ................................................................................................................... 48 
3.2  Configuring the Alarms ......................................................................................... 49 
3.3  Event Logs ............................................................................................................ 51 
3.4  Configuring the Logs ............................................................................................ 52 
4  About Control Panel ................................................................................................... 52 
4.1  System Information ............................................................................................... 52 
4.2  Contact Information .............................................................................................. 53 
4.3  Hardware .............................................................................................................. 53 
4.4  Third Party Software Information .......................................................................... 53 
4.5  System Recovery ................................................................................................. 53 

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Section 6 Appendices ....................................................................................... 54

Appendix A – Error and Event List ........................................................... 55

Appendix B – Acronyms and Glossary .................................................... 56

Appendix C – Specifications ..................................................................... 57

Appendix D – Warranty ............................................................................. 58

Appendix E – Support and Contact Information ..................................... 58

Appendix F – Open Source Software ....................................................... 59

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Section 1 Overview

Introduction

This section includes the following topics:

1.1 Product Introduction ................................................................................................... 11

1.2 Front Panel Overview ................................................................................................ 11

1.3 Rear Panel Overview ................................................................................................. 12

1.4 Cooling ....................................................................................................................... 12

1.5 Rack Information ........................................................................................................ 13

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1.1 Product Introduction

The new SDI2X is a simple solution to bridge the gap between traditional SDI and IP

infrastructure. The SDI2X maintains the long standing Sencore tradition of coupling ease

of use, with a straight-forward web interface to give the user complete control of the unit

and signals being processed.

The SDI2X supports both SDI to IP and IP to SDI workflows, and with its powerful

processor, chosen with future standards in mind, the SDI2X will be a convenient tool for

years to come.

Designed flexibly to support SMPTE 2022-6 and TR-03/SMPTE 2110. The SDI2X is a

must have for those considering baseband A/V over IP deployments.

The SDI2X platform supports one or more channels which can be configured to convert

SDI video inputs into IP output streams, or IP input streams into SDI video outputs. The

user can configure the direction (SDI->IP or IP->SDI) for each channel independently.

The platform will encapsulate or de-encapsulate the SDI video according to SMPTE

2022-6 standard.

The platform also supports redundancy using SMPTE 2022-7 seamless switching

standard.

1.2 Front Panel Overview

The SDI2X front panel will provide the user with:

1. Error Indicator

2. LCD Screen

3. Up, Down, Left, Right Buttons

4. Back and Ok Buttons

5. Unit Identification LED

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3

4

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1.3 Rear Panel Overview

The SDI2X comes standard with all of the hardware listed below except where noted as

a factory installed option. back panel will provide the user with the following

connections:

1. RJ45 Management Port

2. Unit Identification LED

3. Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI Bi-directional ports

4. HDMI Output

5. Data Path 1: One of two SFP ports for SMPTE 2022-6/2110 uncompressed video

over IP

6. Data Path 2: One of two SFP ports for SMPTE 2-22-6/2110 uncompressed video

over IP

Sencore offers three (3) optional SFP adaptors that will allow the user the following

port configurations

10G Fiber (Sencore part SDI2X-10G-SFP-FIBER)

1G Fiber (Sencore part SDI2X-1G-SFP-FIBER)

1G RJ45 Copper (Sencore part SDI2X-RJ45-COPPER)

1.4 Cooling

The SSDI2X is cooled via forced induction through the front of the unit and exhausted

through the vents in the rear. The unit is equipped with a internal temperature sensor.

If the internal temperature exceeds 60°C the “Error” LED will illuminate on the front

panel and an error message will appear in the “Error List.”

2

1

3

5

4

Z

6

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1.5 Rack Information

The SDI2X is versatile and was designed to be deployed as a ‘throw down’ device for

easy installation into locations with limited space. With the optional rack mount kit, the

user can deploy three (3) SDI2X in a standard 19” rack and occupy slightly more than

1RU of rack space.

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Section 2 Installation

Introduction

This section includes the following topics:

2.1 Installation .................................................................................................................. 15

2.2 AC Power Connection ............................................................................................... 15

2.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 15

2.4 Management Network Setup via Front Panel ............................................................ 15

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2.1 Installation

The SDI2X is small enough to be deployed as a standalone device, or placed into a rack

system using the optional rack mount (Sencore part number 7C1489) hardware which

will allow up to three (3) SDI2X to occupy a space slightly more than 1 rack unit.

2.2 AC Power Connection

The SDI2X is powered by a single connection to a 120V 60Hz source.To hook up the

power use the following steps:

1. Locate the AC power cord that was included.

2. Plug the female end (end with no prongs) of power cord into the back of the unit.

3. Locate a protected outlet to plug the male end of the power cable into.

2.3 Maintenance

The SDI2X is virtually a maintenance-free piece of equipment. There are no user

serviceable parts on the inside of the unit

2.4 Management Network Setup via Front Panel

By default the management IP address will be static, and use the following settings

Address = 10.0.0.61; Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0; Default Gateway = 0.0.0.0

The SDI2X can be setup on a network connection to allow remote management and

SNMP configuration. For these features to work, the network settings for the SDI2X must

first be configured properly for the network it is connected to.

Static IP Address

To setup the SDI2X with a static IP address, use the following steps:

1. Press the button.

2. Use the and buttons to

move the cursor to “Admin”, then

press the button.

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3. Use the and buttons to

move the cursor to “Unit Network”,

then press the button.

4. Use the and buttons to

move the cursor to “Mode”, then

press the button.

Use the and buttons to

change the selection to “Static” then

press the button.

IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway

1. Use the and buttons to

move the cursor to “IP Address”,

then press the button.

2. Use the and buttons to

select the column to edit and use the

and buttons to change

the location value. Press the

button to save the selection and the

button to return to setting

selection.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for “Subnet

Mask” and “Gateway” configuration

settings.

DHCP

The SDI2X can be configured to use DHCP to obtain an IP address/Subnet

Mask/Gateway.

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1. Use the and buttons to

move the cursor to “Mode:” then

press the button.

2. Use the and buttons to

change the selection to “DHCP”

then press the button to save

the selection.

Note: It may take up to a minute for the SDI2X to obtain an IP address. During this

time the unit will display a “busy” message next to DHCP.

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Section 3 Operating the Front

Panel

Introduction

This section includes the following topics:

3.1 SDI2X Front Panel Overview ..................................................................................... 19

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3.1 SDI2X Front Panel Overview

The SDI2X front panel allows the user to configure all settings that are present in the

web interface using the buttons located on the front of the unit. The screen below is the

idle screen of the SDI2X and provides the user with the following details at a glance

1. IP address of management port

2. Current path configuration of each available channel.

3. Stream processing condition of each path.

When viewing the menu screens, it is important to observe some of the important

features that have been noted below. They are common to all screens and provide

helpful information. The button allows the user to return to the home screen,

cancel settings and go back a menu. The button is used to select and save

selections.

1. Screen title.

2. Icons indicate which control buttons are currently valid for entry.

3. Cursor shows which line is active.

4. When editing, active character or item is highlighted.

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4

2

3

1

3

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Section 4 Operating the Web

Interface

Introduction

This section includes the following topics:

4.1 SDI2X Web Interface Overview ................................................................................. 21

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