Summary of Contents for LAWO A UHD Core
- Page 1 A__UHD Core Installation & Service Guide Version: 1.0/3 Edition: 06 February 2021 To obtain the latest documentation and software downloads, please visit: www.lawo.com/lawo-downloads...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................4 2. Important Safety Instructions ........................ 5 3. The Hardware ............................. 6 Overview ............................ 6 Controls, Connectors & Indicators ....................7 4. Installation ............................9 Unpacking ..........................9 Packing List ..........................9 Mounting the Frame ........................ -
Page 4: Introduction
(after Login).. We also recommend that you carefully observe the release notes delivered with your system. Lawo User Registration For access to the Downloads area and to receive regular product updates, please register at: www.lawo.com/registration. 4/33 Version: 1.0/3... -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
2. Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Please observe all of the instructions provided in the "General Safety Information for Lawo Equipment" booklet delivered with your devices. Double-click here to open the same information (as a pdf). Please also observe the "Safety Information" included in the product data sheets. These are available from the Downloads area at www.lawo.com... -
Page 6: The Hardware
3. The Hardware The Hardware This chapter describes the A__UHD Core hardware. Overview The A__UHD Core is an IP-based processing core. Each A__UHD Core supports up to 1024 processing channels. These can be dedicated to a single console or shared between up to four systems. The amount of resource available, and whether sharing is possible, is determined by the A__UHD Core license. -
Page 7: Controls, Connectors & Indicators
3. The Hardware Controls, Connectors & Indicators 3.2.1 Front View SYSTEM Display The display shows the Management A IP address. In the current release, the rotary control has no function. STATUS LED This LED indicates the health of the device. If the LED is blinking at regular intervals, then the device is working properly. - Page 8 3. The Hardware 3.2.2 Rear View 10101 - Serial Port The serial port can be used for debugging. WCLK IN, THRU & OUT The wordclock ports can be used for external synchronization. MAINS 1 & 2 The MAINS 1 & MAINS 2 connectors supply AC mains power to the frame. The sticker below the connector states the AC mains requirements.
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Page 9: Installation
A__UHD Core is delivered in its own box with all included accessories. If you have ordered SFP modules then these will be delivered separately. Please check the contents of the shipping boxes, and in the event of any transport damage, contact your local Lawo representative or email support@lawo.com. Packing List Included The following items are included with each A__UHD Core: ·... -
Page 10: Mounting The Frame
4. Installation Mounting the Frame Recessed Rack Adapters A__UHD Core is designed to be mounted in a 19-inch rack. Please install supporting slide bars to hold the weight of the unit, and use the locking devices provided. For recessed rack-mounting, use standard, third-party, 1RU recessed rack adapters such as the ones shown above. -
Page 11: Wiring From The A
4. Installation Wiring from the A__UHD Core Front View Rear View The front panel provides the following connections: · MGMT A & B - Management Network ports. · - service port. This is usually left unconnected. · USB-A, Display Port and USB-B (behind the service panel) - for a local KVM connection. ·... -
Page 12: Power
4. Installation Power Rear View The A__UHD Core is powered by dual-redundant power supplies fitted to the two "PSU slots" at the rear of the frame. To operate the device, only one of the supplies is required. When both supplies are operational, the load is shared. -
Page 13: Control
A single computer or device can connect directly. However, it is more common to install a network switch to create a dedicated Management Network. Lawo may deliver a suitable network switch with the system. This could be replaced by any other suitable switch fabric that provides comparable performance. -
Page 14: Media Network Io
Please DO NOT attempt to connect the streaming ports using an unqualifying IP network, as correct operation cannot be guaranteed. You can find more details about the data network requirements and suitable components in the Lawo IP Networking Guide. 14/33 Version: 1.0/3... -
Page 15: External Synchronization (Wclk)
4.11.2 SFP Modules To use an IO port, you must fit a Lawo-certified SFP module. The SFP determines the cable type, connector and maximum distance. All SFPs must be Lawo-certified (as listed below). SFPs are not included and must be ordered separately. You will need one SFP for each port. -
Page 16: Installing A Redundant Unit
4. Installation 4.13 Installing a Redundant Unit A second A__UHD Core can be installed to provide redundancy. In this instance, the first device runs as master while the second device works as a slave. The system monitors the quality of the control connection to the two devices, and triggers an automatic takeover if certain factors, such as connection loss, occur. -
Page 17: Licensing
DONGLE port. Licensing Options There are four types of license available: fixed, temporary, redundancy and pooling. For purchasing and pricing, please contact your local Lawo representative. Ø Fixed Licenses There are four "MIX" licenses which form the basis for the system. These resources are permanent (providing the active license is detected). -
Page 18: Conditions
5. Licensing Conditions Before purchasing a license, please read the following conditions: · For DSP upgrades, only 1 additional full "MIX" license is permitted. · For the temporary licenses, the number of channels are accumulative. For example, if a user activates a +256 TMIX license for x hours and then later activates a +256 TMIX license for y hours, the number of DSP channels available will be 512 for the overlapping period. -
Page 19: License Activation
The dongles supplied for hardware and software products ship with different file systems, so it is important not to mix up the dongle types. If you have purchased a dongle for a Lawo software product, then this will have a metal "LAWO logo" tag attached as shown below. Multiple software products can be licensed from a single dongle. - Page 20 To use this method, your PC must have an internet connection. If installing onto a dongle, then this should be connected to the PC's USB port. Open the Lawo licensing web page by copying the following URL into your web browser: https://licenseportal.lawo.com If necessary you can choose a different language using the drop-down menu at the top right of the page.
- Page 21 After selecting OK, a summary appears: You can now close the browser and return to your Lawo software application or install the USB dongle. For information on re-hosting a license, offline activation, backup/restore and using a license server, please...
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Page 22: Installing The License Dongle
5. Licensing Installing the License Dongle Once your license has been activated, connect the USB memory stick to the DONGLE port (3) on the A__UHD Core front panel: The port is protected by a cover plate to prevent accidental removal of the dongle. To remove the cover, you will need a T10 star tool. -
Page 23: Configuration
6. Configuration Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the A__UHD Core. Configuring the Network Settings on A__UHD Core The network settings stored locally on the device can be edited by opening the A__UHD Core Web UI. For the initial setup, you should connect your computer directly to the device's MGMT A port. At this stage do NOT connect the device via the network, as first you must assign the relevant ports a unique IP address. - Page 24 6. Configuration Once all required fields have been edited, select Apply to confirm the changes (or Cancel to exit). If you have changed the settings of the mgmt0 interface, you will lose your browser connection, so enter the new IP address to re-establish and check the connection. 24/33 Version: 1.0/3 A__UHD Core Installation &...
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Page 25: Appendices
7.1.1 Data Sheets Further technical information can be found in the product data sheets available from the Downloads area at www.lawo.com (after Login). To help locate the correct data sheet, please use the part numbers listed above. A__UHD Core Installation & Service Guide Version: 1.0/3... -
Page 26: Advanced Licensing Features
Follow the first two steps from the online activation method: · Open the 'Lawo License' web browser page at https://licenseportal.lawo.com. · Copy your license ticket number - this is the 25 number code - into the Ticket field and select Next. - Page 27 Create a license request file - for the Cm storage container. Then copy the file onto a computer with internet access. · Activate the license - using the 'Lawo License' web portal, copy the license update file back to the original computer. ·...
- Page 28 7. Appendices At this stage, there are two additional steps (to add the correct firmcode) if you have selected a CmStick container. Enter the following Lawo FirmCode to create the license request file: Select Add license of a new producer Enter the Lawo FirmCode = 102037 Select Next, and using Windows Explorer, enter a file path for the license request file.
- Page 29 On a computer with internet access, follow the first four steps from the online activation method: · Open the 'Lawo License' web browser page at https://licenseportal.lawo.com. · Copy your license ticket number - this is the 25 number code - into the Ticket field and select Next.
- Page 30 7. Appendices On the next page, select the license(s) you wish to activate, select Browse... and, using Windows Explorer, choose the request file (created earlier): Then select Upload Request And Continue Now - the license request is processed and, if successful, you will have the option to Download the update: Select Download License Update File Now and, when prompted, choose the Save file option - the file is downloaded.
- Page 31 Select Commit to action the update - the license is activated and you can close the 'CodeMeter Control Center'. You can now return to your Lawo application or install your USB license dongle - all licensed features should be available.
- Page 32 A new local computer container is created each time you run the CodeMeter Runtime install wizard. Therefore, if you have installed multiple Lawo products or software versions, you will see several LAWO AG containers. If a USB dongle is connected, you will see a container labelled CmStick.
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Page 33: Smpte St2022-7 (Sps)
Within Lawo systems, the two paths are usually known as the primary (red) and secondary (blue) networks. For partnering connections between the Core and a remote IO device, the streams are created automatically by the AdminHD configuration.
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