13-06503-020 Kula Installation Manual Iss 5 Rev 2
13-06503-020 Kula Installation Manual Iss 5 Rev 2
13-06503-020 Kula Installation Manual Iss 5 Rev 2
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Installation Manual
13-06503-020
2020-10-29
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Related Products
This Installation Manual Covers:
• Kula IP Mainframe and Control Panels and Ancillary Panels
• Kula SDI Mainframe and Control Panels and Ancillary Panels
• Kula 12G-SDI Mainframe and Control Panels and Ancillary Panels
FCC Compliance
In order to comply with FCC/CFR47: Part 15 regulations, it is necessary to use high-quality,
triple-screened Media or Monitor cable assemblies with integrated ferrite suppression at
both ends.
Patent Information
This product may be protected by one or more patents.
For further information, please visit: www.grassvalley.com/patents/
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Indicates that the user, operator or service technician should refer to the product
manuals for important operating, maintenance, or service instructions.
This is a prompt to note the fuse rating when replacing fuses. The fuse
referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the ratings indicated.
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Indicates that static sensitive components are present, which may be damaged
by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces
during servicing.
Indicates that the equipment has more than one power supply cord, and that all
power supply cords must be disconnected before servicing to avoid electric
shock.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) regulations and recommendations for USA.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Canadian Standard
Association (CSA) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Intertek Testing Services
regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies
with all applicable European Union (CE) directives.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies
with safety of laser product applicable standards.
Warnings
A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or
death. Observe the following general warnings when using or working on this
equipment:
• Appropriately listed/certified mains supply power cords must be used for the
connection of the equipment to the rated mains voltage.
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Cautions
A caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment
damage. Observe the following cautions when operating or working on this
equipment:
• This equipment is meant to be installed in a restricted access location.
• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.
• Products that have no on/off switch, and use an external power supply must be
installed in proximity to a main power outlet that is easily accessible.
• Use the correct voltage setting. If this product lacks auto-ranging power supplies,
before applying power ensure that each power supply is set to match the power
source.
• Provide proper ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide equipment
ventilation in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Do not operate with suspected equipment failure. If you suspect product damage or
equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified service personnel.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
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• This unit may have more than one power supply cord. Disconnect all power supply
cords before servicing to avoid electric shock.
• Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment. Servicing should
be done in a static-free environment.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug each power supply cord into separate branch
circuits employing separate service grounds.
Battery Handling
This product may include a backup battery. There is a danger of explosion if the
battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. Before disposing of your Grass Valley equipment, please
review the Disposal and Recycling Information at:
http://www.grassvalley.com/assets/media/5692/Take-Back_Instructions.pdf
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Identifie une borne de mise à la terre de protection. Il faut relier cette borne à la
terre avant d’effectuer toute autre connexion à l’équipement.
Identifie une borne de mise à la terre externe qui peut être connectée en tant
que borne de mise à la terre supplémentaire.
La marque UL certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) et reconnu conforme aux exigences applicables en matière de sécurité
électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-Unis.
La marque C-CSA-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par l'Association
canadienne de normalisation (CSA) et reconnu conforme aux exigences
applicables en matière de sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-
Unis.
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La marque C-UL-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par Underwriters
Laboratory (UL) et reconnu conforme aux exigences applicables en matière de
sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-Unis.
Avertissements
Les avertissements signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’occasionner des blessures graves, voire fatales. Veuillez vous familiariser avec les
avertissements d’ordre général ci-dessous :
• Un cordon d’alimentation dûment homologué doit être utilisé pour connecter
l’appareil à une tension de secteur de 120 V CA ou 240 V CA.
• La protection de ce produit contre les courts-circuits (surintensités) dépend de
l’installation électrique du bâtiment. Assurez-vous qu'un fusible ou un disjoncteur pour
120 V CA ou 240 V CA est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase.
• Dans le présent manuel, toutes les instructions qui nécessitent d’ouvrir le couvercle de
l’équipement sont destinées exclusivement au personnel technique qualifié.
• N’utilisez pas cet appareil dans un environnement humide.
• Cet équipement est mis à la terre par le conducteur de mise à la terre des cordons
d’alimentation. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, branchez les cordons d’alimentation
sur une prise correctement câblée avant de brancher les entrées et sorties de
l’équipement.
• Acheminez les cordons d’alimentation et autres câbles de façon à ce qu’ils ne risquent
pas d’être endommagés. Supportez correctement les enroulements de câbles afin de
ne pas endommager les connecteurs.
• Coupez l’alimentation avant de nettoyer l’équipement. Ne pas utiliser de nettoyants
liquides ou en aérosol. Utilisez uniquement un chiffon humide.
• Des tensions dangereuses peuvent exister en plusieurs points dans cet équipement.
Pour éviter toute blessure, ne touchez pas aux connexions ou aux composants exposés
lorsque l’appareil est sous tension.
• Avant de procéder à toute opération d’entretien ou de dépannage, enlevez tous vos
bijoux (notamment vos bagues, votre montre et autres objets métalliques).
• Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie, utilisez uniquement les fusibles du type et du calibre
indiqués sur l’équipement ou dans la documentation qui l’accompagne.
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Mises en garde
Les mises en garde signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’endommager l’équipement. Veuillez vous familiariser avec les mises en garde ci-
dessous :
• L’appareil est conçu pour être installé dans un endroit à accès restreint.
• Au moment d’installer l’équipement, ne fixez pas les cordons d’alimentation aux
surfaces intérieures de l’édifice.
• Les produits qui n'ont pas d’interrupteur marche-arrêt et qui disposent d’une source
d’alimentation externe doivent être installés à proximité d'une prise de courant facile
d’accès.
• Si l’équipement n’est pas pourvu d’un modules d’alimentation auto-adaptables, vérifiez
la configuration de chacun des modules d'alimentation avant de les mettre sous
tension.
• Assurez une ventilation adéquate. Pour éviter toute surchauffe du produit, assurez une
ventilation de l’équipement conformément aux instructions d’installation.
• N’utilisez pas l’équipement si vous suspectez un dysfonctionnement du produit. Faites-
le inspecter par un technicien qualifié.
• Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, n'effectuez pas de réparations autres que
celles qui sont décrites dans le présent manuel, sauf si vous êtes qualifié pour le faire.
Confiez les réparations à un technicien qualifié. La maintenance doit se réaliser dans un
milieu libre d’électricité statique.
• L’appareil peut comporter plus d’un cordon d'alimentation. Afin de prévenir les chocs
électriques, débrancher tous les cordons d'alimentation avant toute opération
d’entretien.
• Veillez à toujours prendre les mesures de protection antistatique appropriées quand
vous manipulez l’équipement.
• Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, branchez chaque cordon d'alimentation dans
des circuits de dérivation distincts utilisant des zones de service distinctes.
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• Portez un bracelet antistatique et assurez-vous qu'il est bien en contact avec la peau.
Connectez la pince de masse à une surface non peinte du châssis pour détourner à la
terre toute tension électrostatique indésirable. En l’absence de bracelet antistatique,
déchargez l’électricité statique de votre corps en touchant une surface métallique non
peinte du châssis.
• Pour plus de sécurité, vérifiez périodiquement la valeur de résistance du bracelet
antistatique. Elle doit se situer entre 1 et 10 mégohms.
• Si vous devez mettre une carte de côté, assurez-vous de la ranger dans un sac
protecteur antistatique.
• Les cartes qui sont reliées à un châssis ou boîtier métallique mis à la terre ne
nécessitent pas de protection antistatique spéciale.
Manipulation de la pile
Ce produit peut inclure une pile de sauvegarde. Il y a un risque d'explosion si la pile
est remplacée de manière incorrecte. Remplacez la pile uniquement par un modèle
identique ou équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Disposez des piles usagées
conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Avant de vous séparer de votre équipement
Grass Valley, veuillez consulter les informations de mise au rebut et de recyclage à:
http://www.grassvalley.com/assets/media/5692/Take-Back_Instructions.pdf
Environmental Information
This symbol on the product(s) means that at the end of life disposal it should not be mixed
with general waste.
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Lithium Batteries
Battery Warning
Your Grass Valley equipment usually comes with at least one button battery located on the main
printed circuit board. The batteries are used for backup and should not need to be replaced
during the lifetime of the equipment.
Battery Disposal
Before disposing of your Grass Valley equipment, please remove the battery as follows:
1 Make sure the AC adapter / power Cord is unplugged from the power outlet.
2 Remove the protective cover from your equipment.
3 Gently remove the battery from its holder using a blunt instrument for leverage such as
a screwdriver if necessary. In some cases the battery will need to be desoldered from
the PCB.
4 Dispose of the battery and equipment according to your local environmental laws and
guidelines.
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WARNING
• Be careful not to short-circuit the battery by adhering to the
appropriate safe handling practices.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode.
• Batteries may explode if damaged or overheated.
• Do not dismantle, open or shred batteries.
• In the event of a battery leak, do not allow battery liquid to come in
contact with skin or eyes.
• Seek medical help immediately in case of ingestion, inhalation, skin
or eye contact, or suspected exposure to the contents of an opened
battery.
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LASER SAFETY
The average optical output power does not exceed 0 dBm (1mW) under normal operating
conditions. Unused optical outputs should be covered to prevent direct exposure to the
laser beam.
Even though the power of these lasers is low, the beam should be treated with caution
and common sense because it is intense and concentrated. Laser radiation can cause
irreversible and permanent damage of eyesight. Please read the following guidelines
carefully:
• Make sure that a fiber is connected to the board's fiber outputs before power is
applied. If a fiber cable (e.g. patchcord) is already connected to an output, make sure
that the cable's other end is connected, too, before powering up the board.
• Do not look in the end of a fiber to see if light is coming out. The laser wavelengths
being used are totally invisible to the human eye and can cause permanent damage.
Always use optical instrumentation, such as an optical power meter, to verify light
output.
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Safety Standards
EN60950-1: 2006
Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment.
EMC Standards
This unit conforms to the following standards:
EN55032:2015 (Class A)
Electromagnetic Compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements
EN61000-3-2:2014 (Class A)
Electromagnetic Compatibility - Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN61000-3-3:2013
Electromagnetic Compatibility - Limits of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker
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Note: This equipment 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 instruction manual, 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 own expense.
SIGNAL/DATA PORTS
For unconnected signal/data ports on the unit, fit shielding covers. For example, fit EMI
blanking covers to SFP+ type ports; and fit 75 Ώ RF terminators to BNC type ports.
COAXIAL CABLES
Coaxial cables connections (particularly serial digital video connections) shall be made with
high-quality double-screened coaxial cables such as Belden 8281 or BBC type PSF1/2M and
Belden 1694A (for 3Gbps).
D-TYPE CONNECTORS
D-type connectors shall have metal shells making good RF contact with the cable screen.
Connectors having “dimples” which improve the contact between the plug and socket
shells, are recommended.
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Related Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
FCC Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Copyright and Trademark Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
Laser Safety - Fiber Output SFP and QSFP Modules Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Mains Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Safety and EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
EMC Performance of Cables and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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4 Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mainframe Internal Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Checking the Kula Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Control Surface External Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
5 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Control Surface Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Kula KPX Control Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Kula K1X Control Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Desk Cutout Information for KPX and K1X Control Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Kula K1P Control Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Kula KPP Control Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Desk Cutout Information for KPP and K1P Control Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Kula K5P 1M/E (19”) Control Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mainframe Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Kula Mainframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Ancillary Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Mav Remote Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
LCD and LED Aux Panel Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Kula Control Surface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Kula Mainframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Kula Mainframe Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Kula 12G-SDI Mainframe Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Kula IP Mainframe Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mav Remote Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Mainframe PSU Information (covering all Kula mainframes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Introduction
If you have any questions regarding the installation of your product, please refer to the
contact details listed at the rear of this manual.
Note: Please note that all diagrams are for illustration purposes only and
may differ slightly from the purchased product. Grass Valley operates a
policy of continuous improvement and development. Grass Valley
reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the
products described in this document without prior notice.
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About this Manual
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Cabling and Connections
Kula KPX, KPP, K1X, K1P and K5P Control Surface Connectors
The Kula KPX, KPP (Program/Preview) Control Surface and the K5P 1M/E Control Surface
have Power, Network, Comms, Monitor Output connector (used to connect to a touch
screen monitor, used as the GUI) and a Network connection to the switcher mainframe. The
“Comms” ports on the KPX and KPP control surface are used as power and comms to the
Kula K1X and K1P control surfaces.
Kula KPP
and
Kula KPX
1 2 3 4 5 6
Kula K5P (1M/E 19” Control Surface)
Kula K1P
and
Kula K1X
1 2 3 4 5
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1 2x External PSU 2 2x USB Connectors Monitor Out
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Connectors
4 Network Port to Mainframe 5 2x Comms Ports 6 4x Comms Ports
Note: Only two of the Comms ports on the KPX and KPP control surface are
required to connect to the K1P control surface, they also provide power to
the K1X and K1P control surface, as these are “Comms” ports not Ethernet
ports. DO NOT connect any “Comms Ports” to an Ethernet Switch.
CAT5 or above cables - crossover cables are Not suitable.
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Kula KPX, KPP, K1X, K1P and K5P Control Surface Connectors
Diagram below shows the connector information for KPX, KPP and K5P Control Surfaces (LH Side)
(Note: The label below is on the underside of the control surface)
1 2 3 4 5
Diagram below shows the connector information for KPX and KPP Control Surface (RH Side)
(Note: The label below is on the underside of the control surface)
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Cabling and Connections
Kula KPX, KPP, K1X, K1P and K5P Control Surface Connectors
KPP or KPX (Note: the K5P control surface is connected in exactly the same way).
DVI Lead
USB Lead
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Non- touch screen monitor - once the external monitor is connected to the Kula control
surface, a USB mouse (shown above) is used to control the Kula menus on the monitor
screen.
Diagram below shows the connector information for K1X and K1P Control Surface (RH Side)
(Note: The label below is on the underside of the control surface)
2x Comms Connection
Important Note: NOT Ethernet, connections must be direct to the control surface-
Do Not use network switches or hubs.
CAT5 or above cables - crossover cables are Not suitable.
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Kula KPX, KPP, K1X, K1P and K5P Control Surface Connectors
Kula K1X
Kula KPX
Connect the KPX control surface to the K1X control surface via the two “Comms” ports on
the right hand side of the control surface.
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Kula K1X
Kula K1X
Kula KPX
Connect the KPX control surface to the 2x K1X control surfaces via the two “Comms” ports
on the right hand side of the control surface.
Note: The two “Comms” cables on each K1X control surface must be
connected to the KPX control surface for correct operation!
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Kula KPX, KPP, K1X, K1P and K5P Control Surface Connectors
Mainframe Overview
The Kula mainframe has 1 card that has all the Mix Effects and Input/Output video
processing.
The type of mainframe, i.e. the number of M/Es and number of Inputs/Outputs is
determined by the number of sub-cards on the main card
Main Card
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A B C D E F G H
A Output BNCs 12x SDO BNC Outputs total (numbered BNC 1 to 12)
(6x SDO BNC Outputs on the 1M/E Mainframe)
Note: Inputs and Outputs will vary, depending on the Kula system
purchased.
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Mainframe Connections
Mainframe Connections
Inputs
There are 36x SDI Inputs on the rear of a 2M/E Kula mainframe, the diagram below shows
the 2 rows of SDI inputs as would be seen looking at the rear of the mainframe.
Outputs
There are 12x SDO Outputs on the rear of a 2M/E Kula mainframe, the diagram below shows
the 2 rows of SDO Outputs as would be seen looking at the rear of the mainframe.
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A B C D E F G H C
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Mainframe Connections
Inputs
There are 40x SDI inputs in total that can output SD/HD and 1080p
(270Mbps/1.485Gbps/2.97Gbps). Ten of those inputs with “silver colored BNCs” are inputs
for 12G-SDI (SMPTE 2082) single link.
Outputs
There are 12x SDI Outputs in total that can output SD/HD and 1080p
(270Mbps/1.485Gbps/2.97Gbps). Three of those outputs with “silver colored BNCs” are
outputs for 12G-SDI (SMPTE 2082) single link.
Note: Inputs and Outputs will vary, depending on the Kula system
purchased.
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A B C D E F G H I C
A NET X4, NET X5 Network 10/100/1000 base T for each IP rear card control
(RollCall).
A' card is NET X4
'B' card is NET X5
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Mainframe Connections
I IIP Input/Output
QSFP
A1 and B1 - Inputs A1 and B1 - 1x 50GbE each Primary QSFP
Primary connection. A1 is on the upper 'A' card, and B1 is on the
Inputs and lower 'B' card.
Outputs
Inputs - 18x on each Primary 50GbE input = 36x Inputs
Total
SMPTE 2022-6 or VSF TR-03 (SMPTE 2110) SD/HD/1080p
inputs across two 50GbE links. Each 50GbE link transports
9x SMPTE 2022-6 or VSF TR-03 (SMPTE 2110) SD/HD/1080p
inputs.
A2 and B2 - Inputs A2 and B2 - 1x 50GbE each Secondary QSFP
Secondary connection. A2 is on the upper 'A' card, and B2 is on the
Inputs and lower 'B' card.
Outputs
Inputs - 18x on each Secondary 50GbE QSFP
SMPTE 2022-6 or VSF TR-03 (SMPTE 2110) SD/HD/1080p
inputs across two 50GbE links. Each 50GbE link transports
9 x SMPTE 2022-6 or VSF TR-03 (SMPTE 2110)
SD/HD/1080p inputs.
Note: Inputs and Outputs will vary, depending on the Kula system
purchased.
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QSFP Input/Outputs
2x 50GbE A1/B1 are the Primary QSFP connections of the Upper 'A' and Lower ‘B’ card.
Inputs A1/B1- 18x on each Primary 50GbE Input = 36x Primary Inputs Total - SMPTE 2022-6
or VSF TR-03 (SMPTE 2110) SD/HD/1080p inputs across two 50GbE links. Each 50GbE link
transports 9x SMPTE 2022-6 or VSF TR-03 (SMPTE 2110) SD/HD/1080p inputs.
Outputs A1/B1 - 6x on each Primary 50GbE Output = 12x Primary Outputs Total - SMPTE
2022-6 or VSF TR-03 (SMPTE 2110) SD/HD/1080p outputs across two 50GbE links. Each 50GbE
link transports 3x SMPTE 2022-6 or VSF TR-03 (SMPTE 2110) SD/HD/1080p outputs.
2x 50GbE A2/B2 are the Secondary QSFP Input and Output connections for the Upper 'A' and
Lower ‘B’ card, giving redundancy.
Input BNCs
4 x HD/SD/1080p (270Mbps / 1.485Gbps / 2.97Gbps) Inputs.
Serial digital interface As REC601/ SMPTE/292M / SMPTE424M via BNC connectors.
Including 1 x 12G-SDI ( SMPTE 2082) single link BNC connectors (silver BNC).
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Mainframe Connections
USB 3.0
Two USB 3.0 connectors for fast data transfer. USB outputs are 5 V DC, 0.9 A each.
Network
Kula has 5 RJ45 10/100/1000 base T network connectors (NET X1 to NET X5)
Note: NET X4 and NET X5 are Network 10/100/1000 base T for each IP rear
card control (RollCall).
‘A' card is NET X4
'B' card is NET X5
There are 2 LED’s attached to each connector, the LED’s have different functions depending
on the type communication they are receiving, the list below describes the functions.
Connectors with XLR shells can be used to connect with these network connectors.
In each case LED - Lit = link, Flashing = traffic.
Left LED Right LED
1G bit (1000 base T):GREEN GREEN
100Mbit (100baseT):OFFGREEN
10Mbit (10baseT):YELLOWGREEN
No link:OFF OFF
Reference
Analogue reference input and output:
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25 Way GPIO
3x 25 Way D-type GPIO connectors:
(1 - 22, 23 - 44, 45 - 66)
Pin 13 Pin 1
Pin 25 Pin 14
GPIO Pin-outs
GPI /GPO 1 - 22 GPI /GPO 23 - 44 GPI /GPO 45 - 66
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 1 GND 1 GND
2 GPO 2 2 GPO 24 2 GPO 46
3 GPO 4 3 GPO 26 3 GPO 48
4 GPO 6 4 GPO 28 4 GPO 50
5 GPO 8 5 GPO 30 5 GPO 52
6 GND 6 GND 6 GND
7 GPO 11 7 GPO 33 7 GPO 55
8 GPO13 8 GPO 35 8 GPO 57
9 GPO 15 9 GPO 37 9 GPO 59
10 GPO17 10 GPO 39 10 GPO 61
11 GND 11 GND 11 GND
12 GPO 20 12 GPO 42 12 GPO 64
13 GPO 22 13 GPO 44 13 GPO 66
14 GPO 1 14 GPO 23 14 GPO 45
15 GPO 3 15 GPO 25 15 GPO 47
16 GPO 5 16 GPO 27 16 GPO 49
17 GPO 7 17 GPO 29 17 GPO 51
18 GPO 9 18 GPO 31 18 GPO 53
19 GPO 10 19 GPO 32 19 GPO 54
20 GPO 12 20 GPO 34 20 GPO 56
21 GPO 14 21 GPO 36 21 GPO 58
22 GPO 16 22 GPO 38 22 GPO 60
23 GPO 18 23 GPO 40 23 GPO 62
24 GPO 19 24 GPO 41 24 GPO 63
25 GPO 21 25 GPO 43 25 GPO 65
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Mainframe Connections
For the two RS422 ports, each one can independently either be a Master or a Slave. Master
settings makes Kula able to control external equipment and a Slave setting lets Kula be
controlled by external equipment.
1 Orange/White Tx1B 3
2 Orange Tx1A 8
3 Green/White Tx3B 3
4 Blue Tx3A 8
5 Blue/White RX3A 2
6 Green RX3B 7
7 Brown/White Rx1A 2
8 Brown Rx1B 7
Cable GND 9 9
screen/GND
1 Orange/White Tx2B 3
2 Orange Tx2A 8
3 Green/White Tx4B 3
4 Blue Tx4A 8
5 Blue/White RX4A 2
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6 Green RX4B 7
7 Brown/White Rx2A 2
8 Brown Rx2B 7
Cable GND 9 9
screen/GND
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Environment and Location
Environmental Considerations
This chapter instructs the user how to install the control surfaces, mainframe and any
ancillary panels into desktop and 19 inch rack environments. Attention should be paid to
the cooling information for the mainframe.
The ambient temperature for all the supplied equipment should not exceed the limits of 5
and 40°C (41 to 104F) at a relative humidity of 10 to 90% (non-condensing).
Installing the equipment in a clean environment with moderate temperature and humidity
will promote a long and trouble-free equipment life.
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Control Surfaces
Control Surfaces
With the desk cut to the correct size, desk cut-out information can be found on:
• 24 crosspoint (KPX and K1X) cutout diagrams on pages 37 and 38.
• 16 crosspoint (K1P and KPP) cutout diagrams on page 41.
The Control Surface is secured into a desk using appropriate “Pan Head” M4 screws with a
Max. head diameter of 8.8mm [0.34 Inches]. At each end of each Control Surface, there are
two 4.5 mm [0.18 Inches] fixing point holes for the screws (as shown on the diagram below).
Fixing point
Screw Holes
Fixing point
Screw Holes
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Mounting the Kula K5P 1M/E Control Surface into a 19” Rack
The Kula K5P 1M/E Control Surface can be mounted into a standards 19” rack.
1 Check that there is enough clearance for the connectors on the left side of the control
surface.
2 The control surface is fastened to the rack system using 4x M6 (1/4 inch) screws (screws
are available from rack suppliers).
3 Once fastened to the rack insert all of the connectors making sure that the external
PSUs do not hang from the side of the control surface, the PSUs have to be supported.
Screw Screw
Holes Holes
Note: The Kula K5P 1M/E control surface can also be mounted into a desk.
Desk Cutout Dimensions are on page 43.
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Mainframe Location and Environment
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Warning!
Note: Do not obstruct air intakes to fans and air vents on any piece of
equipment listed in this manual. Please pay particular attention to the air
intakes at sides and the vents at the rear of the Mainframe.
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Mainframe Location and Environment
Note: The Kula Mainframe is heavy (14kg – 30.3lb) and will require two
people to lift into position, using correct lifting procedures. If you are unsure
of the lifting procedures, ask a Health and Safety adviser for information.
The Mainframe will require an 2RU space within a rack system. Please read the above
warning before attempting to fit the mainframe into a rack.
1 Check that the rack is rigid enough for the mainframe.
2 A suitable rack tray will be needed in the rack to take the weight of the
mainframe. The mainframe rear will become heavier when the BNC cables are
connected.
3
Note: If the rack tray has sides, make sure that they do not block the
ventilation holes on the sides of the mainframe.
4 When in position in the rack, there are 2 pre-cut slots (mounting holes) running down
each side of the front of the mainframe, to access the mounting holes, the mainframe
front door will have to be opened. To do this; unscrew the door locking screws on either
side of the door, then pull outwards and lower (as shown in the diagram below).
5 The mainframe is fastened to the rack system using 4x M6 (1/4 inch) screws (screws are
available from rack suppliers).
Door locking
screws
Undo screws
pull outwards
and lower
M6 Screws
2x screws on each side attach
the mainframe to the rack Rack Tray
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Ancillary Panels
Desk Mount
The rack mount ear mounting brackets can be set to two different positions, horizontal with
the mounting holes facing upwards, and vertically (for Rack Mount as described in the
19""Rack Mount description), this will allow the unit to be secured to the underside of a
desk.
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Ancillary Panels
19” Rack Mount using two Mav Remote units with a Joining Plate
Two Mav Remote units can be joined together using a joining plate, which allows the units
to span across the full width of the rack and fasten to the rack without the support of a rack
tray.
Note: The Mav Remote must have ventilation to allow cooling, and must
not be installed into an enclosed space.
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Power Supplies
Note: To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug each power supply cord into
separate branch circuits employing separate service grounds.
The Kula Mainframe is supplied as standard with two power supplies, one power supply is
able to run a fully populated mainframe. The other power supply is for redundancy.
Note: To ensure full dual redundancy, the two power supplies must be
powered from independent power sources.
This symbol indicates that hazardous voltages are present inside. No User Serviceable
Parts inside the power supplies. This unit should only be serviced by trained personnel.
The power supplies for the Kula mainframe are retained within the mainframe body, there
are no On/Off switches for the power supplies. The mainframe will power up as soon as the
AC Power Cables are plugged into the IEC connectors and turned On at the AC mains
supply.
Power
Right PSU removal LED
Left PSU removal Power
screws
screws LED
With the power supplies un-plugged from the mains supply, they can be individually
removed by unscrewing the removal screws and carefully withdrawing the PSU from the
body of the mainframe.
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Power Supplies
Control Surface External Power Supplies
Caution!
The Power Supplies have NO user serviceable parts inside and if one should become faulty,
it should be replaced immediately.
Note: Make sure that the mains power is turned Off before connecting the
PSU to the control surface.
The power supply connector plug that connects to the control surface is a 4 pin “Snap and
Lock” type, care should be taken when connecting and un-connecting.
Note: Do not allow the power supplies to hang freely from the control
surface. Make sure that the cables are not under any stress.
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Dimensions
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Control Surface Dimensions
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The desk cutout diagram below is for a 2M/E control surface, this is the KPX and K1X control
surfaces combined.
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Control Surface Dimensions
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The desk cutout diagram below is for a 1M/E control surface, this is for the KPP as a single
control surface on its own.
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Control Surface Dimensions
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Mainframe Dimensions
Mainframe Dimensions
Kula Mainframe
Kula Mainframe
Width 482.6 mm ~ 19 Inches
Depth 604.8mm ~ 23.81 Inches
Height 87mm ~ 3.42 Inches
Weight Approx - 14Kg ~ 30.3lb
Environmental 41 to 104°F ~ 5 to 40°C non-condensing
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Ancillary Panels
Note: The diagram above displays the LCD Aux Panel dimensions. The LED
Aux Panel has exactly the same dimensions
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Television Standards
11.88Gbps Video Standards (2160p) (Kula 12G-SDI ONLY)
2160p 60Hz SMPTE-2082M
2160p 59.94Hz SMPTE-2082M
2160p 50Hz SMPTE-2082M
2.97Gbps Video Standards (1080p)
1080p 59.94Hz SMPTE-424M/Level A
1080p 59.94Hz SMPTE-424M/Level B
1080p 60Hz SMPTE-424M/Level A
1080p 60Hz SMPTE-424M/Level B
1080p 50Hz SMPTE-424M/Level A
1080p 50Hz SMPTE-424M/Level B
1.485 Gbps HD Video Standards
Television 1080i 60Hz (ANSI/SMPTE-274M (4)-292M(D))
Standards 1080i 59.94Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(5)-292M(E))
1080i 50Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(6),-292M(F))
1035i 60Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-260M-292M(A))
1035i 59.94Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-260M,-292M(B))
1080p 30Hz sF(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(12) as per RP211)
1080p 29.97Hz sF(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(13) as per RP211)
1080p 25Hz sF(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(14) as per RP211)
1080p 24Hz sF(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(15) as per RP211)
1080p 23.976Hz sF(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(16) as per RP211)
1080p 30Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(7)-292M(G))
1080p 29.97Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(8)-292M(H))
1080p 25Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(9)-292M(I))
1080p 24Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(10)-292M(J))
1080p 23.976Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-274M(11)-292M(K))
720p 60Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-296M(1)-292M(L))
720p 59.94Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-296M(2)-292M(M))
720p 50Hz(ANSI/SMPTE-296M(2)-292M(M))
SD Video Standards
525 60Hz/59.94Hz4:3/16:9 (ITU-R BT.601-5
ANSI/SMPTE-259M(2)
625 50Hz4:3/16:9 (ITU-R BT.601-5
ANSI/SMPTE-259M(2)
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Mainframe Outputs
Outputs 12x SDO BNC Outputs total (numbered BNC 1 to 12)
(6x SDO BNC Outputs on the 1M/E Mainframe)
1080p SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI (270Mbps / 1.485Gbps / 2.97Gbps)
Mainframe Inputs
Inputs 36 x Tri standard, SD-SDI/HD-SDI/3Gbps-SDI each on 1x BNC
(18x SDI BNC Inputs on the 1M/E Mainframe)
Mainframe Network/Serial/USB
Network 3 ports 10/100/1000 base T, Auto – MDX/MDXI on RJ45 connector.
Serial Control 2 x RS-422 on RJ45.
USB 2x USB 3.0 - for external memory device or hard drive
USB outputs are 5 V DC, 0.9 A each
Mainframe Reference/GPIO
Reference/ 1x Tri-Level depending on output standard
Sync Input 1x On-line Switchable between analogue 3Gbps, HD Tri-level Sync and
/Output analogue SD sync
GPIO 3 x 25 Way D-type programmable GPIO Tally with TTL-level/contact-closure
inputs for GPI
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Note: All other connectors on the mainframe are the same as the standard
Kula SDI mainframe
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Note: All other connectors on the mainframe are the same as the standard
Kula SDI mainframe
Mav Remote
Connector Description
Video Output 1x Monitor Output
USB 2x USB 2 Connectors
Network 1x 10/100/1000 base T, Auto - MDX/MDXI on RJ45 connectors
Connections to 8x RJ45 connectors for Comms and 2x +12V 0.42A power supply
MAV modules Connection to other MAV modules
NOT Ethernet, connections must be direct to MAV modules. Do Not use
network switches or hubs.
CAT5 or above cables - crossover cables are Not suitable.
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